Madrar
The Shadow in the Dark.
The civil war has begun. Rebelling Stormcloaks and Imperial Legionnaires tear the land apart. However, commanders on both sides seek advantages over their opponents. Of numerous myths of powerful artifacts spoken of throughout the ages, none match those lost to the sands of the Alik'r desert. Legend speaks of a Redguard king, who, through the power of one such artifact, nearly suceeded in uniting allHammerfell under one banner. However, the story also tells that the artifact was made by an ancient evil. It corrupted the king and all his court. The king was assassinated, and all his people executed. They were buried in great catacombs under the sands of the Alik'r desert, with the artifact. The name of the king, his followers, and the artifact were ordered wiped from every history book.
However, as with most things that are supposed to be forgotten, some whispers of its existence remained. Eventually, word of this artifact reached both the Stormcloaks and the Imperials. Both sides have realized how valuable an artifact that can reunite the warring province. Especially if the Empire ever wishes to be strong enough to renew the war with the Aldmeri dominion.
Unfortunately, both the Empire and the Stormcloaks lack the resources to send soldiers to Hammerfell. Nor would the mistrustful Redguards allow foreign troops into their lands. So, a call for mercenaries has gone out. To seek out the artifact, and return it to their employers. Of course, this will not be easy. Numerous obstacles posed both by the land and the natives. And perhaps...something more sinister.
However, as with most things that are supposed to be forgotten, some whispers of its existence remained. Eventually, word of this artifact reached both the Stormcloaks and the Imperials. Both sides have realized how valuable an artifact that can reunite the warring province. Especially if the Empire ever wishes to be strong enough to renew the war with the Aldmeri dominion.
Unfortunately, both the Empire and the Stormcloaks lack the resources to send soldiers to Hammerfell. Nor would the mistrustful Redguards allow foreign troops into their lands. So, a call for mercenaries has gone out. To seek out the artifact, and return it to their employers. Of course, this will not be easy. Numerous obstacles posed both by the land and the natives. And perhaps...something more sinister.