Lore:Kingdom of Black Marsh

Black Marsh

The Kingdom of Black Marsh also known as the Kingdom of Argonia 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. 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. 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.

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. 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, and were led by The Organism, the ruling council based in Lilmoth.

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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)

References

Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.