Lore:Tor Draioch

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Tor Draioch
Type Settlement
Continent Tamriel
Region The Systres
(High Isle)
Appears in ESO
Tor Draioch circa 2E 582

Tor Draioch is a wizard's tower located in the Oakenvald region of High Isle, south of the Dufort Shipyards.[1] It was considered a striking location by some, being included in tourism guides of High Isle[2] and featured in paintings.[3] Circa 2E 582, the tower was owned by Magister Irin.[4]

The source of Tor Draioch's power is shrouded in legend, though one story remains prevalent above all. The tower supposedly stands in a historical location where an ancient battle against a powerful sorceress turned spirit named Windsorrow took hold. According to legends, this ancient woman fell in love and bore children with a passing chieftain. Eventually betrayed by the same, catching him in an affair. Her partner's lover murdered this ancient's children, which consumed her with rage and grief. Due to this her powers took hold, unleashing the winds on High Isle and destroying all in her path. Only when stopped by a group of heroes did peace return to the land. Her presence remained however, as the magical motes which manifest around the tower are believed to be not just remnants of her spirit, but of her murdered childrens' as well.[5]

Tor Draioch is surrounded with protective wards to prevent wayward magic from spreading beyond its perimeters.[4][6] Within the tower there is an arcane library, similarly protected and defended with wards.[4]

The motes which surround the tower are capable of casting incantations on people, such as illusory shapeshifting.[4]

Notes[edit]

  • Translating Tor Draioch to multiple languages, such as Welsh, Celtic, Old English results in something similar to "Tower Magic", "Tower Druid", "A High Rock Magic", "Tower Witchcraft", etc.

See Also[edit]

Books[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Spirit, Windsorrow.

  • Magister Irin, last known owner of the tower.

  • Painting of Tor Draioch.

  • An arcane mote above a mote trap.

  • The arcane library's defenses.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tor Draioch's location in High Isle
  2. ^ Visitor's Guide to High Isle — Dame Emisse Fairwind
  3. ^ Tor Draioch Towers Painting, Wood furnishing in ESO
  4. ^ a b c d Events of Tower Full of Trouble in High Isle
  5. ^ Sorrows of the Wind — Bastibien Marolles, Historian
  6. ^ Ward Crystal
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