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|capital = | |capital = [[Baan Malur]] | ||
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|regional_languages = | |regional_languages = | ||
|languages_type = Languages | |languages_type = Languages | ||
|languages = Dunmeri, Velothi | |languages = [[Dunmeri language|Dunmeri]], [[Ashlander language|Velothi]] | ||
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|ethnic_groups = [[Dunmer]] ([[Ashlanders]]), [[Argonians]], [[Nords]] | |ethnic_groups = [[Dunmer]] ([[Ashlanders]]), [[Argonians]], [[Nords]] | ||
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|religion = New Temple | |religion = [[New Temple]] | ||
|demonym = Resdaynian, Maneventian | |demonym = Resdaynian, Maneventian | ||
|government_type = Feudal oligarchy | |government_type = Feudal oligarchy | ||
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'''Morrowind''' <small>{{Audio-nohelp|Morrowind.mp3|listen}}</small> ([[Dunmer language|Dunmeri]]: ''Resdayn'' <small>{{Audio-nohelp|Resdayn.mp3|listen}}</small>) is a country in northeastern [[Tamriel]], and historically one of the nine provinces of the [[Third Empire|Tamrielic Empire]]. It is the homeland of the [[Dunmer]] or Dark Elves, descendants of the [[Chimer]] who followed [[Veloth|Saint Veloth]] out of [[Alinor]] in the Merethic Era. | '''Morrowind''' <small>{{Audio-nohelp|Morrowind.mp3|listen}}</small> ([[Dunmer language|Dunmeri]]: ''Resdayn'' <small>{{Audio-nohelp|Resdayn.mp3|listen}}</small>; Cyrodilic: ''Maneventia'') is a country in northeastern [[Tamriel]], and historically one of the nine provinces of the [[Third Empire|Tamrielic Empire]]. It is the homeland of the [[Dunmer]] or Dark Elves, descendants of the [[Chimer]] who followed [[Veloth|Saint Veloth]] out of [[Alinor]] in the Merethic Era. | ||
{{W|Volcanism}} has had a profound impact on the geography, history and culture of Morrowind. The immense, active [[Red Mountain]], located centrally on the ash-ridden island of [[Vvardenfell]], has had two major eruptions in recorded history, with [[Red Year|the catastrophic latter]] triggering a refugee crisis. | {{W|Volcanism}} has had a profound impact on the geography, history and culture of Morrowind. The immense, active [[Red Mountain]], located centrally on the ash-ridden island of [[Vvardenfell]], has had two major eruptions in recorded history, with [[Red Year|the catastrophic latter]] triggering a refugee crisis. | ||
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Morrowind borders [[Skyrim]] to the west across the [[Velothi Mountains]], [[Cyrodiil]] to the southwest across the [[Valus Mountains]], and [[Black Marsh]] to the south across the [[Arnesian Jungle]]. It is bounded on the north by the [[Sea of Ghosts]], and on the east by the [[Padomaic Ocean]]. | Morrowind borders [[Skyrim]] to the west across the [[Velothi Mountains]], [[Cyrodiil]] to the southwest across the [[Valus Mountains]], and [[Black Marsh]] to the south across the [[Arnesian Jungle]]. It is bounded on the north by the [[Sea of Ghosts]], and on the east by the [[Padomaic Ocean]]. | ||
== | ==Name== | ||
:''Main article: [[Names of Morrowind]]'' | :''Main article: [[Names of Morrowind]]'' | ||
Morrowind has been known by many names throughout history. The current name is a poetic translation of the [[Veloth]]i endonym ''Resdayn'' (variously translated as "wind of morning", "arrival of morning", "dawnrise", "dawning place, toward which the wind calls us", etc.), which originated in the Merethic Era. | Morrowind has been known by many names throughout history. The current name is a poetic translation of the [[Veloth]]i endonym ''Resdayn'' (variously translated as "wind of morning", "arrival of morning", "dawnrise", "dawning place, toward which the wind calls us", etc.), which originated in the Merethic Era. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Vvardenfell=== | ===Vvardenfell=== | ||
[[File:Ashland sunset.png|thumb|The withered [[Ashlands]] at sunset]] | [[File:Ashland sunset.png|thumb|The withered [[Ashlands]] at sunset]] | ||
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Vvardenfell ([[Dwemer language|Dwemer]] for "City of the Strong Shield"), also known as Black Isle, is the central island of Morrowind, containing [[Red Mountain]]. It is separated from mainland Morrowind by the [[Inner Sea]]. | Vvardenfell ([[Dwemer language|Dwemer]] for "City of the Strong Shield"), also known as Black Isle, is the central island of Morrowind, containing [[Red Mountain]]. It is separated from mainland Morrowind by the [[Inner Sea]]. | ||
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