"Master, the envoy from Valen Forest has entered our territory." The housekeeper told the lord the latest news.
"Where did the mission come from?" The Lord gently closed the ancient book and asked the key.
The reason is simple. Since the pro-imperial government of Valen Forest was overthrown by an organization supported by the Thalmor in 4E 29, the new puppet regime of Valen Forest has announced an alliance with Summerset Island. Since the establishment of the separatist regime of the Third Ancestor China, the Skyrim Province has gradually severed all bilateral relations with the puppet government of the Valen Forest. Therefore, where this Valen Forest mission came from, we can also know which government it belongs to, the pro-Empire or the pro-Thalmor.
"The mission is taking the Silver Road and will pass through Helgen." The housekeeper said concisely.
As we all know, Valen Forest is a dense forest located in a subtropical coastal zone in southwest Tamriel. It borders Elsweyr to the east and Cyrodiil, the center province of the empire, to the north by the Strid River. Bordering the island, and facing Summerset Island across the sea to the west. In particular, Ouriton, the second largest island in the Summerset Islands where the first castle is located, is closer.
The best description of Valen Forest comes from the "Imperial Pocket Guide". From the plateau at the northern limit of Valen Forest, look south to the lowlands extending to Falinesti, the ancient capital of the wood elves. As the poem says: "The endless green sea, the city blooming like flowers in the maze of leaves, the gardens of Tamriel are the home of the wood elves."
The most unusual feature of the Valen Forest are the giant, moving trees that can contain an entire city. Falesti, the largest city in Valen Forest, is built on the branches of a giant tree several miles high. The wood elves are protected by the forest god among the constantly migrating trees, and therefore their fate is closely linked to this forest. In the past, Falesti would migrate south when winter came, but recently it has stopped moving for unknown reasons. There are rumors in the mainland that it was affected by the Tabeng Day.
It is said that although the puppet regime supported by the Thalmor people has controlled most of Valen Forest, the north near Cyrodiil is still controlled by the pro-imperial government resistance forces. Because of its proximity to the imperial capital, strong trade ties have been established in the northern Valen Forest since ancient times. "The Tree-Sap People" swore not to harm or eat any plants in the forest, so bartering with Cyrodiil with their hunting proceeds became a common way of life for the wood elves in the northern Valen forest. . During the frequent trade exchanges, many wood elves came out of the forest and moved north to Cyrodiil. There were even many wood elves in Skyrim Province. It is said that the rebels still occupy the famous northwest city Falesti City near Cyrodiil and a narrow area near the Hammerfell Dragon Tooth Mountains. Because of the strict blockade by the Third Ancestor China, there is extremely little information about the south bank of the Strayed River. Whether it is as rumored, the lord has no idea at all. But it is foreseeable that they can pass through the center of the empire and go north along the Silver Road. This Valen Forest mission apparently obtained the empire's permission in advance.
So they must have been sent by rebel forces pro-Imperial government.
"Who is the envoy?" The Lord not only wanted to see him, but also wanted to receive him grandly.
"Avery Sharp Arrow, Heart of Wildfire." The housekeeper first said a thunderous name, and then handed the lord two ancient letters.
"An Aldmeri Dominion report on a Bosmer adventurer":
“Razum-Dar,
I have acted on your request. I have joined the party of the wood elf Eveli Sharp-Arrow, and now we are traveling together to the orcish city of Orsinium. In the eyes of the wood elves, I am just another adventurer seeking fame and wealth in the Wrothgar Wilds. She has no reason to suspect that I am a member of the Queen's Eye, nor does she know that I am the 'infamous' Larson Dar. loyal friend. But I'll never understand why you want me to get to the bottom of this untested newbie.
be honest. This wood elf is actually a child. As far as I know, this is the first time she has left Valen Forest. She responded to King Kurog like a newborn lion trying to proudly claim leadership. The orcs in the northeastern mountains, the Bretons led by High King Aymeric of High Rock, who presided over the overall situation in the palace of Wayrest, were summoned. I doubt she would have lasted more than an hour once across the border into Wrothgar. At the first sign of trouble, she would turn around and run back to Valen Forest—or die. I see no other possibility.
Avril Arrow exudes an aura of innocence and inexperience. She talks about going on a big adventure and becoming a hero. Her innocence would be kind of endearing if she wasn't contracted to help tame the wildest and most dangerous parts of Tamriel. I really want to tell her to go home now, otherwise it will be too late. But I didn't say it, I had my orders to carry out. I can only observe and report. But, damn Larsen-Dahl! This young woman does not deserve to be tested in your flames. I know you're expecting her to be a weapon, but what I've seen suggests that her metal will break (metaphorically not withstand a beating) when exposed to too much heat!
I haven't considered changing my mind about that wood elf yet, but what I saw today made me think about it. I think that's what you want to hear. We were still a day away from the borders of Wrothgar, guarding a caravan of supplies, craftsmen and farmers en route to Orsinium. The trip has been uneventful until today. We were attacked by the Red Rook Bandits (a band of thieves who were originally active in Glenaba and later moved into Wrothgar from Glenaba), who saw the convoy as an easy commodity. Before I could react, Avili jumped on top of a carriage and started shooting arrow after arrow at the surprised robber. Every arrow hits the target. The attack was over almost as soon as it began, with the bandits scurrying away with wounded pride (the wood elves did not kill their enemies easily, as doing so would involve eating the corpses).
The wood elf acted very bravely, but as soon as the danger passed, she turned pale and sat down heavily. I think she was actually disgusted by shooting arrows into live targets! However, she still performed better than I expected. Maybe you're right, Avril Arrow is a lot better than I thought. For now, I will continue to pay attention - just as the great Larson Dahl commanded.
Aroz'lai, the Queen's Eye in Wrothgar. "
