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Padomaic Crest‎

ThePadomaic Crest(orCentral Highlands) is a coastal region in east-centralMorrowind,presently within theIndoril District.It is a region within theTelvanni Peninsula.It borders the region ofFungal Lowlandsto the west, and the region ofDeshaanto the south. The region is home to the city ofNecrom,as well as the isle ofGornefound off the coast. TheDrestown ofAlavelisis located along the south near a volcano, and is home to a glass mine.

The high uplands and treacherous cliff coastline gives way to craggy rocks along thePadomaic Ocean.Topal the Pilotdescribed seeing large "bat lizards"in the area, which are believed to be the ancestors of modernCliff Racers.Tiny tribes ofogresandtrollsalso patrol the highlands.

Padomaic Ocean

ThePadomaic Oceanis a vast body of water that surrounds most ofTamriel.It meets theEltheric OceanatNorthpointand around theBlue Divide,which lies betweenSouthpointandAuridon.The Eastern Sea represents the easternmost known extent of the Padomaic, adjoining withAkavir.The ocean's waters meet at least three continents: Tamriel, in the west, Akavir, in the east, andAtmora,in the north, with several lesser islands in between.

The Pale

The Pale(also called thePale HoldorThe Tale) is a large region in north-centralSkyrimand one of theOld Holds,the original four territories in the province, where ancient traditions continue to thrive. The region acquired its name from both the pale white tundra and the pigmentation of the localNords.Because of its distinct shape, some people colloquially call it "the old boot". The hold's population is centralized in its capital city ofDawnstar,a seaside town on theFrozen Coastand one of the busiest ports in the province.

Pale Pass

The gate to Pale Pass as seen from Skyrim

Pale Passis a secluded pass through theJerall Mountainson theCyrodiil-Skyrimborder. A ruinedImperialfort can be found in the pass. The flora is similar to the rest of the mountain range, and a tribe ofogresinhabit the area. A cobbled road winds its way through the pass, and many small frozen lakes culminate in the lowest parts of the valley.

The easiest way to get to and from the pass on the Cyrodiil side is to go through a natural cave system located north ofBruma,named theSerpent's Trailby the Akaviri. The pass emerges intoFalkreath Holdon the Skyrim side, near the settlements ofHelgenandNeugrad Watch.

Pankor

Pankoris a small island marking the westernmost extent of theAbecean Sea,far to the southwest ofHammerfell's coast and northwest ofthe Systres.A very small unnamed group of islands lies to the southwest. A bay on Pankor's east coast nearly splits the island into a northern and southern half.

Panther River

ThePanther Riveris a long and serpentine river located throughout the dense woodland of the southernNibenay,in the province ofCyrodiil.Its tributaries run fromBlackwood,Nibenay Basin,andNibenay Valley,flowing past the provincial border of the province ofBlack Marsh.It empties into theLower Niben,in a river delta called theMouth of the Panther,and any sailor could tell you that it acquired its name from the sharp jagged rocks that resemble teeth. Sailors stay clear of the river mouth, especially when it is foggy.

Passwall

Passwallis the main settlement withinthe Fringe,a region of theShivering Islesseparated by high walls from the realm proper. Mortals who find themselves in this realm ofOblivionare usually restricted to the Fringe until they have received LordSheogorath's "gift" of madness and can enter the realm through the Gates of Madness. Many such individuals take up residence in Passwall while they wait for Sheogorath's blessing to take hold.

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Sea of Pearls

TheSea of Pearlsis a large body of water found west of the continent ofTamrieland its western waters, theAbecean Sea.It consists of the western-half of theSummerset Isles,the outer reaches of theHigh Rocksea-complex, but it mostly contains other continents beyond Tamriel's grasp, such as the sunken-islands ofYokuda,the dreaded archipelago ofThras,and the underwater kingdom ofUl'vor Kus.It is part of the greaterEltheric Oceanand it is neighbored by the Abecean Sea to the east, theAzurian Seain the north, and both theCape of the Blue Divideand theSouthern Seato the southeast. The Sea of Pearls acquired its name from the myriad shells that wash up on the shores of its islands; they tend to have whorls likenautilusshells, which are light-weight and durable. Sailors call the waters around Thras theCursed Sea.

Pelagiad

Pelagiadwas a small settlement in theAscadian Islesregion ofMorrowind,on the island ofVvardenfell.

The opulent Amaya Lake Lodge was built upon the shores of Lake Amaya during an earlier era, near the future site of Pelagiad. After Vvardenfell was opened for settlement in3E 414,Fort Pelagiad was built by theImperial LegionandHouse Hlaaluto guard the roads betweenVivec,BalmoraandSeyda Neen.Legion veterans began to build farms around the fort, and several shops were set up as the village grew. The town was officially chartered, and noted for its Western architecture resembling that of aHigh Rockvillage. By3E 427,the settlement boasted a tavern, tradehouse, blacksmith andImperial Cultservices. Following the destruction caused during theRed Yearof4E 5,Pelagiad was likely destroyed.

Pell's Gate

Pell's Gateis a settlement located east of theWhite Rose Riverin theHeartlandsofCyrodiil.It can be found where theRed Ring Roadjoins with theGreen Road,in the region known as theNorth Weald.

Pellitine

Pellitine(Ta'agra:Pa'alatiin), also known asPelletineorSouthern Elsweyr,was a kingdom in southernTamriel,which merged with the rival kingdom ofAnequinain2E 309to form theElsweyr Confederacy,uniting the region for the first time. Pellitine occupied the southern half ofElsweyr,a region of dense jungles, rainforests, river basins, tropical grasslands, and pristine white beaches. </noinclude>

Phrygias

Phrygiaswas a barony on the western coast ofHigh Rock,in theIliac Bayregion. It existed in the lateFirst Era,as well as in the lateThird Era.It was surrounded by theWrothgarian Mountainsto the east,DwynnenandUrvaiusto the south, andYkalonto the west.

TheGarlythiclan was the predominantvampirebloodline, and the regional deity wasStendarr.The provincial seat was the city of Phrygias. Phrygias was one of the primary members of a coalition that fought and defeated the forces of theCamoran Usurperin the massiveBattle of Firewaves.

Pinepeak Cavern

Pinepeak Cavernis a cave next to the path up theThroat of the World,in the province ofSkyrim.It is a natural cavern with a deep and expansive sub-structure that refugees have often used as a sanctuary in centuries of tumultuous times. While some of the localNordsclaim that it is safe, others refuse to enter the cave because of the fear that it may cave in on them. Unbeknownst to them, Pinepeak Cavern has a tomb deep in the cave system built for one of theFive Hundred Companions,Hakra,who died in battle against thehalf-giantchieftain,Sinmur.

Pinnacle Rock

Pinnacle Rockis the home of theMazkenin theShivering Isles,located inDementiaat the southern tip of the Madgod's Boot. This is the Mazken's most sacred place, as it contains the Wellspring of the Mazken. The souls of the fallen are called from the Waters ofOblivionto the Font of Rebirth by use of ceremonial chimes. The stronghold was a gift from LordSheogorath,and usually no one—not even Sheogorath himself—are permitted inside its sacred halls.

The Pits

ThePitsis a realm ofOblivion,created and ruled over byPeryite,theDaedric Princeof Pestilence. Here, Peryite guards the lowest orders of Oblivion.

It is unknown what the realm looks like overall. What little that has been seen of the realm resembles theDeadlands,with lava seas, volcanic islands and ruined structures. The realm is usually completely inaccessible to mortals, but there have been several exceptions.

Plaza Brindisi Dorom

ThePlaza Brindisi Doromoccupies the southernmost quadrant ofMournhold.It is a public garden dominated by a great statue at its center.

The plaza is named afterIndoril Brindisi Dorom,the duke of Mournhold who was killed whenMehrunes Dagondestroyed the city in1E 2920.

The southwest gate leads to Godsreach, the southeast gate to the Great Bazaar, and the Gates ofSymmachusto the outside world.

Lake Poppad

Lake Poppadis a small, isolated lake in the forested wilderness of theNibenay Basinregion ofCyrodiil.It is north of theCorbolo River's source, southwest ofCheydinhal,and far to the east of theImperial Cityand theRed Ring Road.A shrine toVaerminais on its northeastern shore.Nirnroothas been known to grow on its banks. It originally fed a tributary of theReed Rivercirca2E 582,although this stream had seemingly dried up by3E 433.

Port Hunding

Port Hunding,also calledStros M'Kai,is a city on the island ofStros M'Kai.Situated north ofHunding Bay,the city takes up a large portion of the island's area.

Port Telvannis

Port Telvannis(also spelledPort TelvanisorPort Telvanni) is a city located on anarchipelagoin thePadomaic Ocean,northeast ofMorrowind.It is described as an island palace under the control ofGreat House Telvanni,and was their capital during theThird Era.The Parliament of Bugs, the High Telvanni wizards who preside over the entire house, are headquartered here.

Portdun Creek

Portdun Creek(formerly known asPortdun Watch) is a town found inStormhaven,a region of the province ofHigh Rock.It was originally an outwork built forFirebrand Keep,the enclave of theKnights of the Flame.It protected the road between the city ofWayrestand the castle-town ofAlcaire Castle,but it was later abandoned. However, it eventually became a prominent settlement.

Pothago

Pothagois a region on the western coast ofHammerfell,in theIliac Bayregion. When it was a duchy it was surrounded byMyrkwasato the east andKairouto the south. Pothago's main city is the city of Pothago. TheSelenuclan is the predominantvampirebloodline in the region.

On the 18th of Sun's Dusk, the people of Pothago celebrateHel Anseilak,with it being the holiest day for them. The ancient way of thesword-singersand their rich heritage is remembered and honored on this day.

After theWarp in the West,Pothago came under the dominion ofSentinel.

Pothole Caverns

Pothole Cavernsis a natural cave network found deep in theGreat ForestofCyrodiil,about halfway along theGreen RoadbetweenBraviland theImperial City.

Like all natural caves, these tunnels once served as the capillaries ofNirn,pulsing with the divine essence of theAedra.Some say that theAyleidsonce used the place as a mausoleum, and the caverns have been associated with the undead ever since. The limestone architecture present around the cave's exterior during the mid-Second Eraproves that the Ayleids had some presence here, although by the lateThird Erano sign of these structures remained.

During thePlanemeldof2E 582,Pothole Caverns were occupied by a Circle of theShadowed Path,a cult ofnecromancersdedicated toMolag Bal.This Circle was led by Diabolist Vethisa and had been sent to the cave in search of an ancient relic buried beneath the ground, which the cult planned to use to conquer the Imperial City and all of Cyrodiil in the name of Molag Bal. Despite filling the excavated caves with cultists and undead, Vethisa was ultimately killed by passingAlliance Warsoldiers.

By the end of the Third Era circa3E 433,the cave was once again occupied by necromancers, this time theOrder of the Black Worm.The cultists were well established, having set up traps throughout the tunnels as well as prison cells for their captives and a necromantic hall of worship in the main chamber.

Pridehome

Pridehomeis a monastery found deep in the jungle reaches of theTenmar Forest,in the province ofElsweyr.It is a place of meditation for those that worship the Dragon-King of Cats,Alkoshand prepare for the end times whendragonsreturn after years of extinction. It is the home of thePride of Alkosh,a group of warrior-monks that consist of theForgotten Manes,who dedicate themselves to maintaining peace throughout the province until they pass on.

Privateer's Hold

Privateer's Holdis a dungeon located near the northern border ofDaggerfall,a kingdom in the province ofHigh Rock.Specifically, it is north of the town, Gothway Garden, and just south of the river that splits the kingdom from its neighbor,Tulune.Privateer's Hold is a large dungeon under the earth and its signature feature is the large room and the throne high above it.

Pyandonea

Pyandonea,meaning "the Veil of Mist" or "the Mist-Veiled Isles", is an island continent located to the far south ofTamriel.It is home to the elusiveMaormer,a race ofMerexiled there by the ancientAldmerfromAldmeris.For all of recorded history,King Orgnumhas ruled the land. The island is located within theSouthern Sea.