Setting
The city-state of Markarth is situated deep within the Reach, along the Druadach Mountains that make up the border between Skyrim and High Rock. Markarth, or the original settlement, Nchuand-Zel was built around a large rock formation with twin rivers flowing between the lower valley and the upper path. Walking beyond the gates of Markarth will take the traveler to the base of Karthspire, a large mountain in the center of the Karth Valley. Beyond this point is unsafe territory, filled to the brim with the local Reachmen, both civil and hostile. Reaching the Karth River from Markarth will reveal a fork in the road, leading to the township of Karthwasten in the north and the stronghold of Fort Sungard in the south. The land that Markarth inhabits has large deposits of silver, iron, and granite, with the latter being used in the construction of the palace in Evermore. The seat of power in Markarth is the Understone Keep, which contains an entrance to Nchuand-Zel, which is still underneath the city-state.
Markarth City is divided into two distinct districts, each separated by the large crag in the middle of the city. To the north is Dryside, which contains the market square, as well as, residential homes, which were initially part of the Dwarven Ruin, before being re-purposed by the locals. Dryside in itself is divided, with both an upper and lower level. The lower level is more or less a path to Understone Keep and the Temple of Dibella, while the upper level contains more homes and even the local treasury. To the south is the Riverside, which is a vast basin, essentially the industrial district of Markarth. Streets descend downwards towards the smelter and the infamous Cidhna Mine, which serves as the local prison. The poor and working class of Markarth live here, in an underground slum known as the Warrens. Ascending upwards to Understone Keep are several businesses, as well as, an entrance to both the Hall of the Dead and a sub-section of the Markarth Ruins. Waterfalls flowing above Understone Keep, flowing into each district of the city and eventually the Karth River around the mountain.
Markarth City is divided into two distinct districts, each separated by the large crag in the middle of the city. To the north is Dryside, which contains the market square, as well as, residential homes, which were initially part of the Dwarven Ruin, before being re-purposed by the locals. Dryside in itself is divided, with both an upper and lower level. The lower level is more or less a path to Understone Keep and the Temple of Dibella, while the upper level contains more homes and even the local treasury. To the south is the Riverside, which is a vast basin, essentially the industrial district of Markarth. Streets descend downwards towards the smelter and the infamous Cidhna Mine, which serves as the local prison. The poor and working class of Markarth live here, in an underground slum known as the Warrens. Ascending upwards to Understone Keep are several businesses, as well as, an entrance to both the Hall of the Dead and a sub-section of the Markarth Ruins. Waterfalls flowing above Understone Keep, flowing into each district of the city and eventually the Karth River around the mountain.
Markarth
Markarth, also known as the Markarth Side or the City of Stone, is one of the 9 major cities in the province of Skyrim and the capital of the Reach. Markarth was built from the ruins of Nchuand-Zel, which has been re-purposed into the modern city-state.
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Markarth is a part of 
The Reach.
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A strange sorcerer-looking figure shimmers into existence.
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Orleon Templeton vanishes into nothingness, but you get the feeling they are heading somewhere else.
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