High Rock

High Rock is Tamriel's northwestern-most province. It is home to the native Bretons, as well as the native Orcs, but only in the city-state of Orsinium. It's land formations and tribal independency prevents formal provincial status, but it is widely accepted to be home to the Bretons and Orcs.

The islands of Balfiera, Betony, Caecilly, Dellese, Grayhome and sometimes Herne and The Systres are also considered part of the province.

Location
High Rock is located in Tamriel's northeastern corner. It's neighboring provinces are Hammerfell and Skyrim.

History
It is said that Tamriel's history begins in High Rock.The Adamantine Tower, the oldest structure in existence lies within High Rock, rumored to have been created by the Aedra. Many Aldmeri settlements sprang up, dominating the land. Soon after, Nedes began settling there as well, but were mostly enslaved or captured by the Aldmeri. Under the law of the 'Perquisite of Coitus,' many Nedes were crossbred with the Aldmeri, creating the ancestors of the modern Bretons.

A well-known clan in High Rock's history, the Aldmer Direnni clan, began taking advantage of other neighboring provinces, conquering their some of their lands. At the peak of their power, they controlled nearly one-fourth of Tamriel, but slowly began to lose their claim and receded back to the Adamantine tower. They began to lose claim to High Rock as well, becoming a minority. It is widely believed that the Bretons rose to power through trading and financial prosper, as opposed to violence, making the Nords of High Rock a minority as well.

Tiber Septim made attempts to unite High Rock under the third empire, but failed. The kingdoms and tribes of High Rock remained divided, feuding restlessly with one another. All of High Rock was eventually united by the Warp in the West, an intervention of Stendarr, Mara, and Akatosh to return peace and unity to High Rock, making it a warring place no longer.

Geography
High Rock is a land of rugged mountains and deep valleys, the main reason for the independence of kingdoms. It's northern region as well as it's eastern border are full of mountain ranges, deep valleys, and crevasses mark it's inner landscape.

Climate
High Rock's climate consists primarily of cloudy yet dry climate, otherwise mostly mild.