High Rock (Burned-Mane Canon)

"Thy folk are crafty, intelligent, quick witted and strong in the mystical arts. A learned people who use their gifts to guide others to enlightenment."

- Scholars describing the Breton people

The United Kingdom of , officially known as the Imperial Province of High Rock, is the northwestern-most region of Tamriel. It borders Hammerfell to the southeast and Skyrim to the east. It is mainly populated by the Bretons and a province of the Tamrielic Empire. It was first founded as the Direnni Hegemony

Geography
High Rock is made up of three main geographical regions: Greater Bretony, the Western Reach and the Dellese Islands. Greater Bretony is split into three regions: Glenumbra, Stormhaven and Riverspire. The Western Reach is split between two regions: Ephesus and Mournoth.

Glenumbra is one of the three regions that make up Greater Bretony and is the westernmost region of High Rock. It encompasses most of the large peninsula separating the Iliac Bay from the Eltheric Ocean. It borders Stormhaven to the east and Rivenspire to the northeast. It is a forest-dense region and includes: the Ilessan Hills; the rivers Deleyn, Thagore and Greywind; the lakes Loreth and Thorvale; Ykalon Forest; the Kambrian Highlands; and the island of Caecilly. It is the largest region in High Rock. Glenumbra contains the kingdoms of Daggerfall, Camlorn and Kambria. A famous location in the area is the great Cath Bedraud cemetery.

Stormhaven is one of the three regions that make up Greater Bretony and is the central region of High Rock, situated at the mouth of the Bjoulsae River. It borders Glenumbra to the west, Rivenspire to the north, and Ephesus to the east. The southern part of the region consists of sparsely forested green hills, the grassy and windy lowlands. The northern part of the region is dominated by the Wrothgarian Mountains, it also includes Cumberland Falls. Stormhaven contains the kingdom of Wayrest. A famous location in the area is the prestigious School of Julianos.

Rivenspire is one of the three regions that make up Greater Bretony and is the center-north area of High Rock. It is a peninsula that separates the Bay of Normar from the Eltheric Ocean. It borders Glenumbra to the southwest, Stormhaven to the south and Stormhaven to the south. It is a gloomy region, with jagged rock formations rising out of the bleak, desolate lowlands. The region includes: the Kurallian Mountains, Galen River, Lake Thorkan and Normar Heights. Rivenspire contains the kingdoms of Northpoint and Shornhelm. An infamous location in the area is the Crypt of Hearts.

Ephesus is one of the two regions that make up the Western Reach and is the south-easternmost region of High Rock. This region is the beginning of the greater High Rock peninsula that makes up most of the province. The region borders Mournoth to the north and Bangkorai in Hammerfell to the south. The region is made up of forested green hills to the west, including the Norvulk Hills and the Viridian Woods, the open hills to the east, where the headwaters of the Bjoulsae River are found in Lake Halcyon, and the desolate lowlands of the Black Wastes to the north. Ephesus contains the kingdom of Evermore and part of Shornhelm. A famous location in the area is the Bangkorai Pass.

Mournoth is one of the two regions that make up the Western Reach and is the north-easternmost region of High Rock. This region is the only region of High Rock that's technically not a peninsula. The region borders Ephesus to the south and the Reach in Skyrim to the east and Haafingar in Skyrim to the northeast. The eastern part of the region is comprised primarily of the Druadach Mountains, from where the Druad River flows. The western part of the region is comprised primarily of tundra grasslands, and includes the Boreale River. Mournoth contains the kingdoms of Farrun and Jehanna. A famous location in the area is Honor's Rest.

The Dellese Islands are the collection of islands that are situated in the Iliac Bay, these include: the Isle of Betony, the Isle of Dourstone, the Isle of Balfiera and the surrounding Starfall Isles; and the Jeweled Isles close to the city of Wayrest. The islands are split between the kingdoms of Daggerfall and Wayrest. A famous location in the area is the Adamantine Tower.

Shornhelm
The Kingdom of Shornhelm is the current capital of High Rock. It became the capital after the Stormcrown Rebellion when King Daric Lariat became the High King. The kingdom includes the Duchy of Dwynnen, the Barony of Hoarfrost and the Lordship of Moria. The kingdom was previously ruled by the House of Tamrith and before them the now extinct Royal House of Branquette. Shornhelm was founded during the Direnni Hegemony.

The Royal House of Lariat have been ruling the kingdom since Andorak Lariat was given the kingdom by Emperor Cephorus Septim II in 3E 277. Andorak was the son of Uriel Septim IV and grandson of Gallivere Lariat and forced to take his grandfather's name after being disinherited by the Elder Council's decree. Because of this Andorak took the heraldry of red flames and the house words: True Flame of the Empire. The oldest records of the house come from the reign of High King Emeric of Cumberland I (circa 2E 578) when a Sir Louis Lariat was serving in the Lion Guard of High Rock. Before Andorak, the Lariats were only minor nobles in the region.

The knightly order in service to the King of Shornhelm are the Knights of the Flame and their subordinates are called the Flame Guard. The order used to protect Anticlere up until the Oblivion Crisis when the village was almost wiped off the map and killing the Baron and his family, leaving only a his daughter: Lady Flyte. Lady Flyte married the Lariat King of Shornhelm and brought with her the remainder of the order. They have been protecting the Shornhelm royal family since.

The Duchy of Dwynnen is a vassal of Shornhelm. It used to be called the Duchy of Thorkan before the Oblivion Crisis. The name was changed after the famous Barony of Dwynnarth in Glenumbra, that was also ruled by the Tamriths, was destroyed during the crisis. The Lordship of Moria is a vassal of Dwynnen. The duchy is protected by the Knights of the Wings and the Wing Guards.

The House of Tamrith has ruled the duchy of Dwynnen since the 2nd Era and after a marriage with the Princess Rayelle Branquette they inherited Shornhelm circa 2E 580. They ruled the kingdom until Andorak Lariat was given it by the Septims. Despite being dethroned by them, the Tamriths have become fiercely loyal to their Lariats lieges. They were the rivals to the Montclair Family.

The Barony of Hoarfrost is a vassal of Shornhelm. It is ruled by the Dathieu Family. Before them it was under the control of the Montclair Family, who were executed for treason by High King Emeric I during the Three Banners War. The settlement of Hoarfrost was created by the Nords when they ruled the area in the early 1st Era.

The Dathieu Family have existed since the reign of the Branquettes and were fiercely loyal to them, until General Sylon Dathieu killed King Ranser Branquette after the monarch went mad. High King Emeric granted them the barony after the Montclairs were wiped out.

The Lordship of Moria is a vassal of Dwynnen. It is ruled by the Guillon Family. They were given the lordship circa 2E 580 by Duchess Eselde Tamrith after the previous noble family were wiped out following a Montclair attack.

Recent Rulers

 * King Danders Lariat (4E 174 - 4E 211)
 * King Daric Lariat (4E 211 - 4E 215)
 * King Gaban Lariat (4E 215 - 4E 227)
 * King Edgar Stentor (4E 227 - 4E 227), as regent
 * King Perien La Rouche (4E 227 - 4E 227), as regent
 * King Emeric Auld (4E 227 - 4E 229)
 * King Jovron Lariat (4E 229 - )

Camlorn
The Kingdom of Camlorn is a vassal of the United Kingdom of High Rock. It is one of the largest kingdoms in the province. The kingdom includes the Duchy of Ykalon, the Barony of Phyrgias, the Barony of Caecilly and the Lordship of Westtry. Many times Camlorn has been a duchy under the kingdom of Daggerfall. For almost 100 years up until 4E 112, the kingdom used to be a part of the Kingdom of Glenumbra after it was absorbed by Daggerfall through a marriage alliance. Camlorn is protected by the Knights of the Griffin and the Griffin Guard.

The Royal House of Rielle have ruled Camlorn since it was founded in 2E 302 by Alain the Griffin King, first ruler of Camlorn. They have one of the oldest unbroken lines of succession in all of High Rock and because of this are well respected across the province. They became vassals of Daggerfall through a marriage between Prince Camoran Deleyn and Princess Kelmena Rielle in 3E 432, uniting the two kingdoms and creating the Kingdom of Glenumbra. However, Duke Marsden Rielle I started a war for independence and won, making Camlorn an independent kingdom once again in 4E 112.

The Duchy of Ykalon is a vassal of the Kingdom of Camlorn. It has been ruled by the House of Gautier since circa 2E 590 after the lands around the Ykalon Forest were given to the famous Sir Darien the Golden Knight by the Rielles. During the Warp in the West much of Ykalon Forest was burned down, but since then it has been regrown. The duchy is protected by the Knights of the Wolf and the Wolf Guard.

The House of Gautier have been knights in the service of the Rielles for many years until they were given lands. For their service in saving Camlorn from a werewolf assault circa 2E 578, they were given the lands of the Ykalon Forest where they built their town. Through the marriage of Sir Darien and Gloria Fausta, the house is descendant from the infamous werewolf General Faolchu of the Alessian Order that attacked Camlorn. Because of this the house took a wolf as their heraldry.

The Barony of Phyrgias is a vassal of the Kingdom of Camlorn. It is the northernmost territory in Glenumbra, bordering Rivenspire. It is has been ruled by the Sellan Family since the mid 2nd Era. They are known to have produced some powerful mages.

The Barony of Caecilly is a vassal of the Kingdom of Camlorn, it comprises the entirety of the island of the same name. It is ruled by the Caelyn Family, a cadet family of the Deleyns. Baron Elyas Deleyn of Caecilly, of the junior branch of the Deleyns, was married to the daughter of Marsden I and so sided with him during his independent war in 4E 110. Following the war, Elyas became a vassal of Camlorn and created the Caelyn Family, taking the heraldry of the Rielles for his own but keeping the colors of the Deleyns. Having lost his right hand in the war, the Baron became known as Elyas the Steelfist. The family is known to be extremely loyal to their lieges.

The Lordship of Westty is a vassal of the Duchy of Ykalon. It used to be ruled by the Milielle Family, before they and the rest of the village were slaughtered by Nord Raiders and Molag Bal's minions during the Planemeld Crisis circa 2E 570. A few years later the village was rebuilt and given to the Richaut Family.

Recent Rulers

 * King Marsden Rielle I (4E 112 - 4E 144)
 * King Vulstaed Rielle V (4E 144 - 4E 170)
 * King Eldred Rielle III (4E 170 - 4E 195)
 * King Marsden Rielle II (4E 195 - 4E 227)
 * King Elyas Rielle (4E 227 - )

Daggerfall
The Kingdom of Daggerfall is a vassal of the United Kingdom of High Rock. It used to be the capital of High Rock before the Stormcrown Rebellion. The kingdom includes the Duchy of Glenpoint, the Barony of Tulune, the Barony of Betony, the Lordship of Aldcroft and the Township of Aldingwall. The kingdom used to be ruled by the Royal House of La Rouche and before them the Royal House of Deleyn. For almost 100 years up until 4E 112, the kingdom used to be a part of the Kingdom of Glenumbra after it absorbed Camlorn through a marriage alliance. Before being split in half with the creation of the Kingdom of Kambria, Daggerfall used to be the largest kingdom in High Rock. Daggerfall is protected by the Knights of the Dragon, the oldest knightly orders in the province, and the Dragon Guard.

The Royal House of Auld came into the possession of the kingdom of Daggerfall after the War of the 7 Kingdoms in 4E 229 when Cassander Auld was given the title for his loyal service by High King Jovron Lariat. Though the northern half of the kingdom was made into the Kingdom of Kambria by Jovron. Prior to this, the Aulds briefly ruled over Shornhelm for 2 years. Before Emeric Auld became King of Shornhelm the family were only minor nobles in the area. They have a rivalry with the Caelyn Family, who lays claim to the kingdom.

The Duchy of Glenpoint is a vassal of the Kingdom of Daggerfall. It was ruled by the House of Noellaume in the late 2nd Era when it was founded, but was later inherited by a junior branch of the Royal House of Dorell who ruled it in the 3rd Era as barons. After the House of Dorell became extinct during the Oblivion Crisis, when the town was devastated, the House of Noellaume rebuilt the town and ruled it once more. The duchy is home to the Wyresses, the witches that protect the Wyrd trees. The Duchy is protected by the Knights of the Wyrd and the Wyrd Guard.

The Barony of Tulune is a vassal of the Kingdom of Daggerfall. It has been ruled by the Diel Family, who previously ruled Aldcroft, ever since it was founded in the late 2nd Era. Before then, the area was ruled by the Redain Family.

The Barony of Betony is a vassal of the Kingdom of Daggerfall. It was originally the seat of the Kings of southern Glenumbra in the late 1st Era, ruled by the now extinct Royal House of Bouchard, but was conquered by the Seamont Orcs during the reign of King Renwic Bouchard in the early 2nd Era. It then became independent, ruled by the Seamont Orcs and later by the Stonetooth Orcs in late 2nd Era. However it was later reconquered by the Kingdom of Daggerfall in the early 3rd Era, but was taken by the Principality of Sentinel in the mid 3rd Era, only to return to the Kingdom of Daggerfall after the War of Betony in 3E 404 and became ruled by the Baelborne Family.

The Lordship of Aldcroft is a vassal of the Duchy of Glenpoint. It was ruled by the Diel Family since the mid 2nd Era up until it was inherited by the Virane Family in the 3rd Era.

The Township of Aldingwall is the seat of the Imperial Legion in High Rock. The town was given to them after the Stormcrown Rebellion when the forts in the province came under the jurisdiction of the Adamantine Order as per the 2nd White-Gold Concordat. While technically in the Kingdom of Daggerfall, the township is ruled by the 5th Legion's General and doesn't need to pay tribute to the King of Daggerfall or even the High King of High Rock. It answers directly to the Emperor.

Recent Rulers

 * King Gothryd Deleyn III (4E 167 - 4E 195)
 * King Arnand Deleyn (4E 195 - 4E 213)
 * Queen Donella Deleyn II (4E 213 - 4E 216)
 * King Perien La Rouche (4E 216 - 4E 229)
 * King Cassander Auld (4E 229 - )

Evermore
The Kingdom of Evermore is a vassal of the United Kingdom of High Rock. It is one of the oldest kingdoms in High Rock, being founded in 1E 983 after the fall of the first Orsinium by the now extinct Royal House of Moile. The kingdom has been the history protector of the province against Redguard raiders from the south. The kingdom includes the Duchy of Viridian, the Barony of Kerbol and the Lordship of Murcien.

Evermore is protected by the Knights of the Lion and the Lion Guard, who were once the military of Wayrest during the reign of the Cumberlands. Back then Evermore was protected by the Knights of Saint Pelin, but the royal family changed their knightly order after extinction of the Royal House of Cumberland.

The Royal House of Guimard has ruled Evermore since Blaise Guimard inherited the kingdom in 2E 542. Because of this they are one of the oldest unbroken lines in High Rock. They claim to be the only house to have the blood of the Cumberlands still running through their veins and as such adopted the heraldry of the Cumberlands after the house became extinct in the late 2nd Era. Because of this lineage some Guimards have tried to claim the title of High King, but were never able to defeat the Deleyns.

The Duchy of Vermeir is a vassal of the Kingdom of Evermore. It has been ruled by the House of Ondre since it was founded in the early 3rd Era. Despite this, the Ondres are an old house that dates back to the mid 2nd Era. They are known to be very loyal to the Guimards. The house is very protective of the Viridian Woods they inhabit and claim to be descendants of ancient druids. Vermeir is protected by the Knights of the Spriggan and the Spriggan Guard.

The Barony of Kerbol is a vassal of the Kingdom of Evermore. It used to be ruled by the Ashfield Family and before them the Hu Family. After the death of the last Baron Ashfield during the War of the 7 Kingdoms and the disappearance of his only son and heir, the barony was inherited by the late Baron's daughter who married into the Silane Family.

The Lordship of Murcien is a vassal of the Duchy of Viridian. It is ruled by the Talemelier Family, an old family that dates back to the mid 2nd Era.

Recent Rulers

 * King Tristynak Guimard II (4E 108 - 4E 140)
 * King Antoine Guimard III (4E 140 - 4E 165)
 * King Antoine Guimard IV (4E 165 - 4E 199)
 * King Barnand Guimard (4E 199- 4E 213)
 * King Julien Guimard (4E 213 -)

Farrun
The Kingdom of Farrun is a vassal of the United Kingdom of High Rock. It was founded after the Second Sacking of Orsinium circa 2E 760, before then the region was under the control of the Fharun Orcs who became the Kings of Orsinium in 2E 583. The kingdom includes the Duchy of Graystone, the Barony of Morkul and the Lordship of Dunkarn. Farrun is protected by the Knights of the Sea and the Sea Guard.

The Royal House of Toreau was founded after Second Sacking of Orsinium, when the Orc city of Fharun was taken by Captain Toreau, the Son of the Sea. He was initially a vassal of the King of Wayrest who began the war with Orsinium, but eventually broke free and carved a kingdom of his own circa 2E 780, becoming the first King of Farrun. The Toreau continued the tradition set by their ancestor and maintained a strong presence at sea. Recently, the family has been known for their tall stature.

The Duchy of Graystone is a vassal of the Kingdom of Farrun. It was founded in the early 3rd Era close to the site of the 2nd Orsinium. It is ruled by the mysterious House of Draluc, who rarely leave their castle. Graystone is protected by the Knights of the Star and the Star Guards.

The Barony of Morkul is a vassal of the Kingdom of Farrun. It was founded after the Orc town of Morkul was captured by the Bretons circa 2E 760.

Recent Rulers

 * King Toreau (4E - 4E)
 * King Toreau (4E - 4E)
 * King Toreau (4E - 4E)
 * King Toreau (4E - 4E)
 * King Tormund Toreau (4E -)

1st Era

 * High King Ryain Direnni (1E 355 - 1E 500)

2nd Era

 * High King Emeric of Cumberland I (2E 566 - 2E 590)
 * High King Pierric of Cumberland (2E 590 - 2E 633)
 * High King Emeric of Cumberland II (2E 633 - 2E 655)
 * High King Lywel of Cumberland (2E 655 - 2E 687)
 * High King Gilbard of Cumberland (2E 687 - 2E 702)
 * High King Emeric of Cumberland III (2E 702 - 2E 734)
 * High King Wynster of Cumberland (2E 734 - 2E 751)

3rd Era

 * High King Mortyn Deleyn II (3E 120 - 3E 151)
 * High King Arslan Deleyn I (3E 266 - 3E 290)
 * High King Lysandus Deleyn (3E 397 - 3E 403)
 * High King Gothryd Deleyn I (3E 403 - 3E 433)

4th Era

 * High King Gothryd Deleyn I (4E 1 - 4E 8)
 * High King Gothryd Deleyn III (4E 170 - 4E 196)
 * High King Arnand Deleyn (4E 207 - 4E 213)
 * High King Daric Lariat (4E 213 - 4E 215)
 * High King Gaban Lariat (4E 215 - 4E 227)
 * Regent Edgar Stentor (4E 227 - 4E 227)
 * High King Perien La Rouche (4E 227 - 4E 229)
 * High King Jovron Lariat (4E 229 - )

Trivia

 * High Rock and the Summerset Isles are the only provinces in Tamriel that do not share a land border with Cyrodiil.
 * The Direnni Hegemony, due to the long lifespan of the Altmer, only had one ruler during its history.
 * The Royal House of Cumberland ruled High Rock, as whole, for 185 years during the 2nd Era.
 * While in the 3rd Era and early 4th Era, Daggerfall was the capital of High Rock, it was not always united kingdom under one High King. Nonetheless, the Royal House of Deleyn was always treated by the Empire as being the rulers of High Rock.
 * Only a few Deleyns that were able to claim the title of High King, with either the backing of the Empire or certain other Breton kingdoms.
 * This usually happened when the Breton kingdoms were threatened by foreign invaders or with carefully crafted marriage alliances.
 * However this was always temporary as they weren't able to secure the united crown for long due to in-fighting between the Breton kingdoms.
 * The Royal House of Deleyn ruled a united High Rock for 153 years throughout the 3rd and 4th Eras.