DEVELOPMENT DIARY 4
Ah Resdayn! Land of the Dunmer, a reclusive and enigmatic people who are unique in their worship. At the present time the Kingdom of Resdayn is unified as one single state which is rather unique in this time period when compared with most nations in Tamriel. This region includes the mainland of Resdayn along with the island of Vvardenfell, and the northern island of Solstheim.
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Presently the Kingdom has the five Great Houses' Overseers and their vassal counts as possible characters to play as. Vvardenfell is owned directly by the Temple so it will not be playable at start but I'm sure we'll have ways in the future that will allow for the Houses to expand onto Vvardenfell like it occurs in the game Morrowind.
Resdayn's culture and religion pictures:
http://i.imgur.com/zS3y5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hogGE.jpg
Solstheim is heavily divided up at the present time and in many ways represents the tribal differences that would be present on this island at this time. Solstheim is unique in that it is probably one of the smallest areas on the map yet it does have a duchy and de jure kingdom as well, representing the independence of the island's inhabitants, the Skaal, a tribe of nords similar, yet different to their Skyrim cousins.
Solstheim's culture and religion:
http://i.imgur.com/ynULN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LaHzX.jpg
Some interesting characters:
The Five Houses: Easily the most interesting of characters in this area. In the case of all but House Indoril, you are able to scheme for the throne from within. House Dres is in a particularly good position to gain slaves from Argonia, House Telvanni is very isolated from the other houses and has it's own little island, House Hlaalu is in an advantageous position in the border with war-weary Cyrodiil, House Redoran is an extremely good defensive position sharing small borders with the other Houses and having mountains between itself and Skyrim. Finally, there is House Indoril who is in charge of not only the Kingdom of Resdayn, but a relative of the King also holds the position of Patriarch of the Tribunal Temple.
Count of Moesring: At the present time on Solstheim, the Count of Moesring is the most powerful count with 2, yes... TWO provinces! Haha! I joke but the count is in a particularly fortunate position when compared to his Solstheim neighbors, although his position is also precarious, as a claimant to the County of Moesring resides within his neighbour's court.
Next will be Argonia, Here's the preview:
http://i.imgur.com/SUc89.jpg