Morrowind:Gnisis
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| Alignment: Redoran |
| Region: West Gash |
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Arvs-Drelen, the wizard tower of Baladas
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Gnisis (also spelled G'nisis) is the largest town in the northwestern area of Vvardenfell. It offers many of the comforts of home for city-dwellers on their first trip into the wilds. The town is built on a small plain on a hillside, below a large egg mine. There is a Tribunal Temple, home of the Ash Mask of Vivec and one of the stops on the Pilgrimages of the Seven Graces. The Imperial Legion has built a tiny Imperial fort as well, the northernmost in all of Vvardenfell. Little more than a wall built into a steep hillside, Fort Darius houses an Imperial Cult altar, Legion smith, and troop barracks, but most of the actual Legion functions take place either in the town tavern or a neighboring Redoran building rented by the Imperial Legion. The Deathshead Legion garrison stationed here is composed mainly of Orcs and Imperials, and is commanded by General Darius. The town's civilian population consists mainly of Dark Elves.
For more information, see the main lore article.
Main Square[edit]
Situated above the Ouada Samsi, the square is surrounded by the cave dwellings and Redoran-style houses of miners and commoners. Hetman Abelmawia, the village elder, is in his hut. He sells a Gnisis Eggmine Pass as well as Scrolls of Daerir's Blessing, which cures Blight on target (Kwama Queens come to mind). On the riverbank is the Silt Strider with routes that go as far south as Seyda Neen.
The Imperial Legion has rented the Barracks from House Redoran. Optio Bologra is a drillmaster there. A trapdoor in the cellar leads to Gnisis' secret Talos Cult base. The Madach Tradehouse offers sundries; General Darius can also be found here.
Gnisis Temple[edit]
This temple offers a small selection of services. Along the temple wall are a few merchants―a smith and a clothier. Shrines of St. Llothis and St. Rilm are found here.
The real attraction is the Shrine of the Mask (a.k.a. Shrine of Justice), wherein is stored Vivec's Ashmask, accessed via a hidden panel (which opens if you bring the right offering: a Potion of Cure Common Disease) in the shrine. Touching the real mask causes it to cast a combined Cure Blight and Cure Common Disease spell on you. It also grants you the spell Vivec's Touch, which will cure the same two diseases on touch for only 10 Magicka (the cost of such a spell would normally be 115 Magicka). This spell is primarily of use in the Gnisis Eggmine quest, though having it permits you to create a Cure Blight Disease on Self immediately with the help of Spellmaker Mehra Drora in the same facility. A replica of the Mask is seen on the altar behind the pillar, but it doesn't do anything. Neither mask can be picked up, so do not fear the Guards.
On a shelf in the room with the pillar are copies of the 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 21, Sermon 22, and Sermon 23, skill books for Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Long Blade, respectively. This temple is one of the locations where an Almsivi Intervention spell may take you.
Baladas in Arvs-Drelen[edit]
The Velothi Tower Arvs-Drelen at the outskirts of Gnisis is the home to a Telvanni noble. Baladas Demnevanni has opted out of the rat-race for power within that house and values his privacy, although a Telvanni in service to Master Aryon may be able to persuade him to join the Council. Several crates hold interesting, leveled loot. There are guest quarters close to the entrance, if you don't mind the rats (one storage room holds two skeletons). The Berandas Propylon Index is on the top shelf next to Baladas.
The Egg Mine[edit]
The city's economy depends largely on the trade from the Gnisis Eggmine, and its Kwama Queen has caught The Blight. Relations between the polyglot Imperial, Orc, and Dark Elf staff are strained following the recent murder of a Dark Elf miner. Recently, the excavations of the Kwama miners have uncovered an entrance into the lost Dwemer ruin of Bethamez.
Fort Darius[edit]
Little more than a wall built into a steep hillside, the fort itself is tiny. A barracks room offers bunk beds. Downstairs, an Imperial Cult shrine and, oddly enough, a Shrine of the Tribunal provide healing and solace. Chaplain Ogrul is the local Imperial Cult priest. A Legion smith, two healers, and a few trainers round out the services.
People[edit]
Baladas Demnevanni is at the top of his tower. General Darius, the only person who can let you join the Imperial Legion, can be found in the Madach Tradehouse. Hetman Abelmawia is the village steward for Hlaren Ramoran, Redoran councilor and lord of Gnisis.
For a complete list, see People in Gnisis.
Getting There and Around[edit]
- The only fast-travel is by Silt Strider to and from Ald'ruhn, Khuul, Maar Gan, or Seyda Neen, or by using the Propylon network in nearby Berandas. The river isn't deep enough to allow boat transport.
- Difficult roads lead north over gorges to Ald Velothi then to Khuul. The coastal road to Gnaar Mok isn't much better. Ald'ruhn is a long hike through the West Gash and the Ashlands.
Places of Interest Around Gnisis[edit]
- There are a few interesting places across the river.
- South of the Silt Strider port, Koal Cave can be found under a natural arch.
- Southeast of Fort Darius, Falas Ancestral Tomb holds an artifact: Denstagmer's Ring.
- Farther south of the fort is the stronghold of Berandas and its Propylon Chamber.
- On the road to Ald Velothi, helping a lady in distress might reward you with the Amulet of Shadows.
Related Quests[edit]
See Quests in Gnisis.
Notes[edit]
- The text on the town's banner reads "The Thrice Sealed House Withstands the Storm."
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