The crisis of the Stormcloak disrupted the Lord's adventure to the "Northern Kingdom" Labrinthian.
In fact, from the perspective of the lord, the ultimate goal of this multi-party collaboration involving the Silver Blood Family of Markarth City, the Forsworn, the Stormcloaks and the Orc Tribe is not the Reach Land, but the sky of Falkreath Land. Portal Helgen. The orc tribe in High Rock has been coveting the Falkreath Territory for more than a day or two. Otherwise Falkreath wouldn't be famous for death, with the largest necropolis in Skyrim, containing countless fallen warriors from the Age of Mythology to the Fourth Age. Historically, the orcs in the Wrothgar Mountains have tried to capture Falkreath more than once. The most famous one was during the Tianchen War in 2E 583, when the Reach Deathhorn tribe and the tauren attacked Skyrim. The first point of attack was Falkreath.
In other words, as long as Ulfric Stormcloak is willing to trade the vast forests and lands of Falkreath for an alliance with the orc tribe in the Wrothgar Mountains, this turmoil that can shake Western Skyrim will greatly weaken the empire. Power in Skyrim. You must know that among the nine realms of Tianji, most of the lords who love the empire are from Western Skyrim. At present, Lord Falkreath, Sid Gale, is aloof by nature and rarely participates in the government affairs of the territory. Everything is managed by the steward Nanya. The Imperial Legion led by General Tullius is permanently stationed in the Lord's Longhouse, and Envoy Skunnar commands most of Falkreath's garrison. So in the eyes of Ulfric Stormcloak, this young lord was not worth mentioning at all. However, Baron Ximu, who rebuilt Helgen, had a serious problem. So the best way is to use the hands of the orcs to destroy the Skyrim portal. In this way, Wu Chen was weakened by half of his power while maintaining harmony on the surface. At least until there is no conclusive evidence, Baron Brookwood has no direct evidence to accuse Ulfric Stormcloak of blatantly violating the "Lords' Covenant".
Imagine if Reach and Falkreath were captured by a combined force of Forsworn and Orcs. All of Western Skyrim will no longer have the energy to participate in the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks. Even Baron Ximu, the last dragonborn, did not dare to act rashly because he had to guard against the spread of the war. It was only natural that Ulfric Stormcloak would march north, capture Solitude, and proclaim himself the High King of Skyrim.
I have to say that uniting the Forsworn and the Orc tribe is indeed a good move.
It's a pity that the arrival of Fa Lin, the head of the Reach Territory, made the lord break the situation in advance. So he did not hesitate to use the profits from the two silver mines to support Igmund, the Lord of Reach. This is also a wise move: I would like to ask Baron Ximu to "cut chickens with a bull's knife" and "kill mosquitoes with cannons". If he just wants to deal with a group of rabble, is it necessary to use such labor and force? Obviously Baron Ximu must have discovered a deeper crisis behind it.
Therefore, it is not the Forsworn or the Orc tribe that the Lord uses two silver mines to fight against, but the mastermind behind it. Regarding this clear move, Ulfric Stormcloak naturally understood it.
"Master, if nothing else happens, you will be granted the title of Baron of Rich." The housekeeper had already thought of it in advance: "If you do not plan to obtain a property of equal value in Markarth City, Lord Igmund will generously grant you the title of Baron." I’ll give you a piece of territory near Ximu.”
"Sunshine Manor Fortress." The Lord smiled.
Fort Sungard is also transliterated as "Fort Sungard". It is a fortress on the eastern side of the Ruichi Hanluo Mountains on the west bank of the Great Lake. Guarding the choke point from the West Skyline to the East Skyline along the north and south valleys of the Hanluo Mountains. It is located in the transition zone from the Tundra Plateau to the snow-covered tundra on the edge of the Karls River Gorge in the Reach region. Located at the intersection of Reach, Snowman and Falkreath, it is an important strategic point in Skyrim Province.
As long as we acquire this ancient castle with a long history that can even be traced back to the First Era, with the current strength of the lord, we can guard the safety of the entire sky. It has single-handedly become a strategic buffer zone between the east-west skyline and the north-south skyline. Not only can it separate the civil wars among the nine lords of Skyrim, it can also resist the Forsworn's eastward advance and guard against the orc tribe's northward advance.
Precisely because it is a strategic location, it is undoubtedly a hot potato for Lord Rich Igmund who is not strong enough to defend the fortress of Sunshine Manor. Taking the opportunity to entrust a man with more than 10,000 households under his jurisdiction to the "Baron of Snowman, Falkreath, and Rift Valley, and the Lord of Ximu, Helgen, and Crow Rock", it was like providing help in times of need, icing on the cake, and a good thing. Wow!
In this way, the lord will become "the baron of the four lands of Snowman, Falkreath, Rift Valley, and Reach, and the lord of the four lands of Ximu, Helgen, Crow Rock, and Sunshine Manor."
As for the choice of housekeeper for the Sunshine Manor Fortress, it is no surprise that it should be the Red Guard housekeeper Faline who was appointed by Lord Igmund as the Reach envoy this time. It was precisely because of the interaction with the lord in his old adventures that the housekeeper Faline was entrusted with an important task by Lord Igmund. Of course, it is also the best choice regarding the accumulated conflicts between the always outspoken Red Guard housekeeper and the young and energetic Lord Igmund. You must know that as a Red Guard, you must have extraordinary abilities to obtain the high position of a leader. What's more, the Red Guard mercenary group that will be exchanged for two silver mines cannot be handed over to a Red Guard female housekeeper. This is risk management that every lord knows. So why not "throw yourself into the arms" of the Red Guard female housekeeper and be a "favor"?
Just by looking at the strong physique of the ancient-blooded Nord female warrior who is not inferior to the "descendant of the old king", we know that the housekeeper Faline is a powerful five-star warrior. And he also possesses extremely rare management talents. Those who are both civil and military, both internally and externally, have always been a rare talent in the territory. The lord will definitely accept it happily.
The situation was completely beyond the expectations of the lord and the housekeeper.
After receiving Lord Ximu's promise, Lord Rich Igmund immediately made Wu Chen Baron Rich. After asking the vassals for their opinions, Lord Igmund entrusted the entire Hanluo Mountains east of the old Holodan Hotel to the newly minted Baron Rich. This is almost the entire "Cape of Karth" from the Reach into the eastern sky. Of course, although the area is large, the diagonal length is almost 300 miles. However, the valley land that can be cultivated is even smaller than that of the White River Valley. Moreover, in this valley known as the Lost Valley, there is also the ghost song witch queen Alana and her unyielding guardian sisters Avila, Fevilla, Felena, Hernsten, Sheila, Lai The Lost Valley Fortress guarded by Wen, Mayfleet, and Verela. There are also the female chief sisters Mafulin and Felasha who are also from the Ghost Song clan and occupy the Cradle Stone Tower.
This also means that Lord Igmund has rightfully granted the land around the Lost Valley that was already occupied by the Lord to Lord Rich. Of course, there is still some useful information. For example, the Bilegulch Mine produces extremely high-quality Orichalcum. Apart from being overrun by a band of orc bandits, it wasn't too bad.
Orichalcumite is green in color, extremely hard, stronger than steel, and has elusive properties. Because orichalcum is often found in friable shale, it is easier to mine. The sediment does not contain slag, so no beneficiation is required. But orichalcum is notoriously difficult to smelt. Continuous low heat must be used to prevent the metal from becoming brittle and cracking. Iron was often used as a binder, and according to the famous blacksmith Gurzbog gra-Gulog, pure orichalcum is lighter and stronger than its iron alloys. Although both are heavy, there is a noticeable difference in weight. The Orcs' reliance on heavy plate armor makes the smelting of pure orichalcum very important.
Orichalcum weapons stay sharp longer than most weapons forged from conventional metals, and are significantly resistant to rust and chipping. Its unique color is equally noteworthy—not as gaudy as high elf glass, nor as boring as iron or steel.
All in all, as long as you take this Bile Canyon Mine for your own use, the Lord will obtain the pure orichalcum mines that are scarce among the Skyrim Orcs.
"What is the origin of this group of orcs occupying the Bile Canyon Mine?" the Lord asked with a smile.
