Lore:Haynote Cave

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Haynote Cave
Type Cave
Continent Tamriel
Province Cyrodiil
Region Great Forest
Appears in Oblivion, ESO
Haynote Cave circa 3E 433

Haynote Cave is a natural cave network found in the Great Forest of Cyrodiil, north of Ceyatatar.[1][2] The lower levels of the complex are known as the Basin Galleries. The lowest tunnels are referred to as the Winding Sump and are partially flooded.[1]

History[edit]

Like all natural caves, these tunnels once served as the capillaries of Nirn, pulsing with the divine essence of the Aedra.[3]

The winding tunnels of Haynote Cave were once home to a thriving fungus-farming operation in the Second Era. Farming activities ended with the outbreak of the Three Banners War.[4]

During the Planemeld of 2E 582, Haynote Cave was occupied by a Circle of the Shadowed Path, a cult of necromancers dedicated to Molag Bal. This Circle, formerly led by Theurgist Thelas, was given to Diabolist Volcatia by Dreadlord Naucratius and tasked with excavating the cave in search of an ancient relic buried beneath the ground. The cult planned to use this relic to conquer the Imperial City and all of Cyrodiil in the name of Molag Bal.[5][6][7] The cultists filled the cave with their undead minions, although ultimately both Volcatia and Thelas were killed by passing soldiers.[2]

Circa 3E 433, the cave was unoccupied and served as a den for hostile local wildlife.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • Haynote Cave circa 2E 582

  • The interior of Haynote Cave during the Shadowed Path's occupation

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Haynote Cave in Oblivion
  2. ^ a b Haynote Cave in ESO
  3. ^ Weeping Wind Cave loading screen in ESO
  4. ^ Haynote Cave loading screen in ESO
  5. ^ Letter to Diabolist Volcatia — Dreadlord Naucratius
  6. ^ Letter to Volgo — Dreadlord Naucratius
  7. ^ Letter to Vethisa — Dreadlord Naucratius
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