Zone Story Quests are the main story arc for the zone. Once it defended the border between Cyrodiil and the eastern provinces of Morrowind and Black Marsh, but it currently sits abandoned due to cutbacks and the ongoing war farther to the north.

Fort Sundercliff Fort Sundercliff rises over the village of Sundercliff, located on the scenic Nibenay Basin.

Others insist it is just one of many fortifications the Prince of Destruction utilizes as he tours the width and breathe of his domain.

Destruction's Solace Some say the citadel-city of Destruction's Solace serves as Mehrunes Dagon's seat of power in the Deadlands.

I find it hard to believe that Lord Dagon gave them a piece of the Deadlands for such a purpose. As I understand it, unlike we Daedra who simply appreciate the challenge, they actually consume whatever prey they catch.

Isle of Joys Mortals apparently enjoy hunting as much as Dremora do.

They say Mehrunes Dagon demolished the realm and then gave it to his supplicants. Take the story of Deadlight, for example. Oblivion must be overflowing with such places, if the myths and rumors are to be believed.

Deadlight Legends abound of destroyed realms and forgotten planes.

While it once was a thriving command center for the Imperial Legion, it fell into disuse and disrepair near the end of the First Era and has rarely been occupied since.

Fort Grief Fort Grief sits on an island at the mouth of the Silverfish River in Niben Bay.

Other than the Shambles, the best place to accomplish such transactions is the infamous Outlaws Refuge, supposedly established by the Gleaners to accommodate their needs.

Celestial Palanquin Even in the Celestial Palanquin, the need to move contraband forms the basis of a thriving underworld economy.

The reputation of the keep's warriors is such that other Princes often hire them out to accomplish impossible missions. At least not to those of us who wander the many realms of Oblivion.

Burning Gyre Keep The place isn't exactly a secret.

What better place to use as a staging ground? From here, the Order of the Waking Flame has access to Nirn, the Deadlands, and any other realm we desire.

Fargrave Fargrave sits on a planar nexus.

I just appreciate that it exists for the Bladebearers to utilize. That this chunk became the pitiful settlement known as Wretched Spire, A good story, if you like that sort of thing.

Wretched Spire Some say Mehrunes Dagon ripped a chunk out of Nirn and tossed it into his own realm.

Ardent Hope Look upon my citadel and bear witness to the vastness of my legions.

There are 3 Points of Interest in The Deadlands, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion. These can award you with experience, gold, and gear. Points of Interest are self-contained stories, Quest Hubs that explore the lore, characters, and locations within a zone.

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