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The Kingdom of Black Marsh also known as the Kingdom of Argonia[1] is a kingdom located in the province of Black Marsh. Almost nothing is known about the Argonian kingdom. Almost all mentions of the king (dating as far back as the mid-Second Era) involve the Shadowscales, who were said to be ancient protectors of the royal family, the Argonain Royal Court and the king's personal assassins.[2][3][4][5] Conversely, some believe this is simple misinterpreted information, and that no such king has ruled since the pre-Duskfall days when Argonian civilization was at its height. The so-called "Scalded Throne" has supposedly been empty for centuries (if it existed at all), and the monarch's role as commander of the Shadowscales is said to be overstated.[6] In the pre-Duskfall era, the priests of Sithis (also known as Nisswo or Nothing-Talkers) ruled as kings and would often make sacrifices to Sithis.[7]
During the Imperial Simulacrum in the late Third Era, several major cities in Black Marsh were governed by various monarchs: Queen Demia in Gideon,[8] King Claudios in Blackrose,[9] King Herula in Archon,[10] King Germanus in the capital, Helstrom,[11] Queen Artomeda in Lilmoth,[12] Queen Heciana in Soulrest,[13] Queen Aphiana in Stormhold,[14] and King Tibus in Thorn.[15]
Whatever the existence of an Argonian monarchy may be, by the time of the Oblivion Crisis a political group known as the An-Xileel formed and were instrumental in defending Black Marsh from Mehrunes Dagon's invasion. The kingdom later seceded from the Empire after the Thalmor incited the Argonians to mount a massive uprising against southern Morrowind.[16] The exact structure of the An-Xileel is unknown, but they were known to have had an Archwarden by the name of Qajalil in 4E 48,[17]:30 and were led by The Organism, the ruling council based in Lilmoth.[17]:37
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Lilmoth (ESO)
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A Nisswo (ESO)
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An An-Xileel Invader (Legends)
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A Shadowscale (Legends)
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Teinaava's dialogue in Oblivion
- ^ Veezara's dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Skyrim's Rule — Abdul-Mujib Ababneh
- ^ Onyx Shadowscale Scroll Case codex entries in ESO
- ^ Scar-Tail's dialogue in Oblivion
- ^ Interview with Three Argonians in Shadowfen — Heita-Meen, Hides-the-Ashes, and Heem-Jas
- ^ Xukas' dialogue in ESO
- ^ Gideon location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Blackrose location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Archon location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Helstrom location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Lilmoth location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Soulrest location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Stormhold location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Thorn location and rumors in Arena
- ^ Rising Threat, Vol. IV — Lathenil of Sunhold
- ^ a b Keyes, Greg. The Infernal City. Del Rey Books, 2009.