02-05-2010, 01:53 AM
The An-Xileel are an Argonian faction which are mentioned in the Elderscrolls novel The Infernal City. In 40 years time they will rule much of Black Marsh after having driven out the Imperials in the name of the Hist. They are extremely religious and conservative in their outlook, going so far as to persecute Argonians who they believe to be contaminated by Imperial ways.
Given that we don't know exactly when they took power, but that it seems to be fairly soon after the Empire implodes, it's dead certain that they're a major force in the Province already.
Since we don't know much about these guys, I suggest we add in some of the ideas developed by KK way back when about the reclusive tribes of the deepest Marsh.
He had an idea that the Tree-Citadel of Helstrom, the famous Lost City of Black Marsh, would be the base of operations for an organisation known as the Council of the Root. This is composed of a representative from each Argonian tribe, including the Paatru and Naga. They do not have any official power, but a lot of the trade and negotiation between tribes goes on through the Council. The members regularly commune with the Hist, and they know much of the tree-spirits' will and plans for the future. However this can make them seem extremely distant when talking to ordinary folk. The Royal Court denies that the Council of the Root even exists, dismissing it as a superstition.
I had an idea that the An-Xileel could be the servants of the Council of the Root.
Helstrom was to be sealed to outsiders, and the player would only be able to access it during the main quest by gaining the trust of the argonian tribes. As to what role this faction could play in the mod, though, we need to discuss....
Given that we don't know exactly when they took power, but that it seems to be fairly soon after the Empire implodes, it's dead certain that they're a major force in the Province already.
Since we don't know much about these guys, I suggest we add in some of the ideas developed by KK way back when about the reclusive tribes of the deepest Marsh.
He had an idea that the Tree-Citadel of Helstrom, the famous Lost City of Black Marsh, would be the base of operations for an organisation known as the Council of the Root. This is composed of a representative from each Argonian tribe, including the Paatru and Naga. They do not have any official power, but a lot of the trade and negotiation between tribes goes on through the Council. The members regularly commune with the Hist, and they know much of the tree-spirits' will and plans for the future. However this can make them seem extremely distant when talking to ordinary folk. The Royal Court denies that the Council of the Root even exists, dismissing it as a superstition.
I had an idea that the An-Xileel could be the servants of the Council of the Root.
Helstrom was to be sealed to outsiders, and the player would only be able to access it during the main quest by gaining the trust of the argonian tribes. As to what role this faction could play in the mod, though, we need to discuss....