With Markarth left unprotected, the Reachmen were able to take Markarth after the elimination of Jarl Hrolfdir. The garrison of Imperial soldiers at Markarth answered that call. The Great War gave the People of The Reach their opportunity.ДЄs the Great War between the Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion raged on throughout Tamriel, the Imperial heartland of Cyrodiil called out for help from outlying Imperial forces in Skyrim. For centuries the People bided their time, stewing, waiting for their opportunity to rise again and take back what was theirs. Forced to live in the shadows of civilization, out in the wild, in cold, dank caves, in run down forts and scattered campsites. Using 'The Voice', Septim and his invading army claimed The Reach for the Empire.ДЇor centuries following their harrowing defeat at Old Hroldan, the People of the Reach became outlaws on their own lands, forbidden from outwardly worshipping their own gods.

The Battle of Old Hroldan was Tiber Septim's first significant victory in his now legendary life. Towards the end of the Second Era, the People of The Reach would again face invasion by the Empire, this time, however, it was by an unproven 20 year old commander by the name of Tiber Septim. With his remaining strength he presented his sword to his people, and swore an oath: Fight on, and when at last the Reach is free, his blade should be returned, that he might rise and lead them again. He was taken to the place prepared for him, a tomb hidden deep within the rock. The warriors who came to him said Faolan's eyes were clear again on that final night. A thousand foreigners fell before his flaming sword, and the enemy was routed. For a fortnight, Hestra's generals laid siege to Red Eagle's stronghold, until Red Eagle himself came forth for battle, alone and robed in nothing but his righteous fury. Again Hestra launched an assault on The Reach. Two years passed, and the foreigners were all but driven from the Reach. Faolan's eyes burned coldly in those days, black opals reflecting a mind not entirely his own. The rebels grew in strength and numbers, and none could stand against them. From that day forth, his was a spirit of vengeance, pitiless and beyond remorse. Faolan gave up his heart, his will, and his humanity so that he could continue to defend his people from the hordes of soldiers sent by Empress Hestra. The Hagravens offered power, for a price. It was Red Eagle who made the pact with the Hagravens. Red Eagle united the tribes of The Reach and dispatched the Imperial invaders. It was during this conflict that the Reach-child Faolan became the child of prophecy, Red Eagle. The People of The Reach had suffered numerous bloody invasions to their territory including several attacks by Hestra, the Imperial Empress of the South during the First Era. From even before the time of their First Era hero Red Eagle, the emigrated Bretons of High Rock proudly occupied the area of Skyrim known as The Reach. Their history is filled with fleeting moments of triumph, but longer bouts of sadness and tragedy. I intend to fix that.ДЇor those of you unfamiliar with the Forsworn's plight or just gloss over them as mere savages, think again. The Forsworn are a fascinating community that unfortunately, don't play as large a role as they could have or should have in Skyrim's narrative. Had I been given the chance, I would have written Skyrim differently.

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