Lore:Chorrol

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Chorrol
Type Settlement
Continent Tamriel
Province Cyrodiil
Region Great Forest
Demonym(s) Chorrolian
Appears in Oblivion, ESO
Chorrol circa 3E 433

Chorrol is a Colovian town in northwestern Cyrodiil, between the Great Forest of west Cyrodiil and the Colovian Highlands of the Hammerfell border.[1] It is a boulder-strewn area where large oak canopies shade its streets.[2] Citizens of Chorrol are known as "Chorrolians".[3]

Layout and Geography[edit]

The Great Chapel of Stendarr
Symbol of Chorrol

The city is divided into five main districts: Fountain Gate, Castle Chorrol, Chapel Street, West District, and the Great Oak Place.[4] It is protected by thick walls and guard towers.[1] Chorrol also possesses its own sewer system.[5]

Notable Locales[edit]

History[edit]

Merethic and First Era[edit]

The Great Oak circa 2E 582

While not much is known about the town's early history, the Merethic Era knight Cadwell hailed from Chorrol,[UOL 1] and Chorrol has housed a chapel to Stendarr since at least the First Era. The position of Archbishop of Chorrol was filled by one Vincius Imbrex by no earlier than 1E 1051.[6] The Academy of Chorrol was a scholarly institution which was based in the city at some point, but very little is known about it.[7]

Second Era[edit]

Chorrol circa 2E 582

The city had become a focal point for merchants in the shade of an oak tree since the Second Era when it was known as "Little Oak Place".[3]

According to some sources, Varen Aquilarios was the Duke of Chorrol before Emperor Leovic's decriminalization of Daedra worship caused him to take up arms and usurp the Emperor in a long and bloody war,[8] though other sources state he was the Count of Kvatch.[9][10] After being defeated at Fort Ash, Varen took control of the Legion of Chorrol which routed Leovic's troops into the Heartlands, paving the way for the Colovian Estates to unite and fight under his dragon banner.[11]

The first Count of Chorrol was Kantus Jeril, appointed for heroisms performed at the Battle of Pale Pass.[12] The powerful Motierre family have also been firmly established in Chorrol since at least 2E 579.[3]

During the Colovian Revolt of 2E 576, Varen Aquilarios drew his strongest support from the Colovian Estates including the old nobility of Chorrol county.[13] Chorrol was significantly affected by the Soulburst in 2E 579 when earthquakes ruptured the ground, splitting the town and leaving a gaping fissure infested with flame atronachs that killed Doran, the town's prefect. Wooden walkways were erected over the chasm but the noxious fumes caused many to fall to their deaths while crossing.[3] Many buildings, including the Great Chapel, were damaged or destroyed by the constant earthquakes, with the Oak and Crosier inn resorting to nailing furniture to the floor.[14]. During the Three Banners War circa 2E 582, the town was initially located within the territory held by the Daggerfall Covenant, although it changed hands many times over the course of the war. However, the real power over the roads around Chorrol was determined by control over nearby Fort Rayles.[15]

At some point following the Sack of Sancre Tor in 2E 852,[16] a statue dedicated to Saint Osla entitled "The Touch of the Healer's Hand" was erected just inside the city gates.[17]:361 Known locally as "the fountain",[18] this statue depicts Saint Osla ministering to the fallen at the Sack of Sancre Tor.[17]:361 It was erected in memory of all who died in that great battle. The district near the town's main gate came to be known as Fountain Gate following its construction. At some point, the statue seemingly was indeed a fountain and was surrounded by a pool, but by 3E 433 it had dried up.[4][19]

Third Era[edit]

The Great Oak of Chorrol
The statue of St. Osla at Fountain Gate

At the end of the Third Era, Chorrol was ruled by Countess Arriana Valga, widow of the hereditary Count Charus Valga of Chorrol.[4] Circa 3E 432, a political marriage was arranged between Lady Alessia of Chorrol and Count Marius Caro of Leyawiin.[20] In 3E 433, Chorrol came under siege by the forces of Mehrunes Dagon when an Oblivion Gate opened outside the city walls during the Oblivion Crisis.[21]

Fourth Era[edit]

In the Fourth Era, the Crimson Dirks raided Colovian furs from the city.[22] Members of the Dirks would sometimes gather at The Grey Mare.[23]

Known Rulers[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Bird's-eye view of Chorrol circa 3E 433 (Oblivion)

  • Castle Chorrol (Oblivion)

  • Concept art

  • Chorrol banner (Oblivion)

  • Chorrol Milegate (ESO)

See Also[edit]

Books[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Chorrol in Oblivion
  2. ^ Tamriel, Now and Then – Places
  3. ^ a b c d The Chorrol Crier
  4. ^ a b c d e Guide to Chorrol — Alessia Ottus
  5. ^ Crumbling Mine in Oblivion
  6. ^ The Four Abominations — Vinicius Imbrex, Archbishop of Chorrol, 1E 1051—1087
  7. ^ Aspects of Lord Hircine — Juno Procillus, Academy of Chorrol
  8. ^ a b Chronicles of the Five Companions 1 — Lyris Titanborn
  9. ^ Varen's Wall — Midara Salviticus, Historian, University of Gwylim
  10. ^ The Wolf and the Dragon — Midara Salviticus, Historian, University of Gwylim
  11. ^ Eulogy for Emperor Varen — Lord Abnur Tharn, Chancellor of the Elder Council
  12. ^ Oblivion loading screens
  13. ^ Special ZOS Lore Master Interview with Lawrence Schick
  14. ^ Gil Brousseau's dialogue in ESO
  15. ^ Chorrol in ESO
  16. ^ Battle of Sancre Tor
  17. ^ a b The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Official Game Guide — Peter Olafson
  18. ^ Chorrol Guard dialogue in Oblivion
  19. ^ The statue in Oblivion
  20. ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire
  21. ^ Allies for Bruma quest in Oblivion
  22. ^ The Crimson Dirks — Gathers-the-Coin
  23. ^ Casival's Note — Gathers-the-Coin
  24. ^ Loading screens in Oblivion
  25. ^ Akaviri Lord's Banner antiquity codex entries in ESO

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.

  1. ^ Lawrence Schick's Posts
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