“While the chaos of the Second Era envelops much of Skyrim, we instead find the Reachfolk enjoying a period of relative stability as an independent region ruled by Ard Caddach, the Despot of Markarth,” explains Young. Right now, though, the Reachfolk retain full control of it. Surrounded by the powerful provinces of High Rock, Hammerfell, and Skyrim, the Reach has been a region in conflict for centuries. “The idea behind the Dynastor was really complex, and we luckily managed to get started on it early, which meant we had time to imbed an artist on the development team and work hand-in-hand with the designers to come up with a creature that looks, moves, and even transforms in a way we haven’t done before.” The People of Karth Truly one of the most collaborative and outright fun monsters we’ve gotten to be a part of in ESO,” says Grebb.
Like the Chapter’s Greymoor Caverns, this part of Blackreach is an alien, dangerous world, filled with new mysteries and wonders, as well its fair share of new dangers, too.Ĭonfront monstrous beasts and constructs in Blackreach “Skyrim is a large province of Tamriel, and we tackled parts of it in base game, so we were careful to make sure that the zone did not feel out-of-place when traveling from Eastmarch or The Rift, and yet it needed to showcase all of the lessons we have learned over the life of ESO in how to craft a zone to both look and play its best.”Īs with Greymoor’s Western Skyrim, Markarth allows you to explore both the land above (the Reach) and below with an additional zone: Arkthzand Cavern. “Of course this is 800 years prior to the time most players last walked these lands, so the experience will be a new one, but Nord and Reach cultures are very stalwart, and change little, and we wanted to reflect that in the familiarity of the zone and the nostalgic feelings we hope it invokes.”Īs a result, the team worked hard to ensure that while Markarth has its own unique aesthetic, it still feels like a Skyrim zone.
“Throughout the Dark Heart of Skyrim, my hope was to give players the feeling of ‘coming home,’” explains CJ Grebb, ESO’s Art Director.
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