Lore:Shadefeather Clan

Shadefeather Clan Camp ca. 2E 582

The Shadefeather Clan was a prominent clan of Reachfolk that lived in the Reach, a region in western Skyrim during the Interregnum in Second Era. They were not numerous, but a notorious nomadic clan, known for their violence to both Reachfolk and outsiders alike. The clan was under the sway of a strong coven of Hagravens. They were known to waylay travelers throughout the Reach and murdering their captives in dark rituals. Other Reachfolk clans were often targets of their attacks. They frequently shifted camps and killed anyone unfortunate enough to stumble across them. In 2E 582 their camp was located to the northwest of Hroldan Ring.

The Reachfolk of the Shadefeather Clan dedicated themselves to the two of the Great Spirits of the Reach, Nocturnal and Namira. They erected shrines to both of the spirits. The shrine dedicated to Nocturnal was known as the Shadefeather Ritual Stone and was located in the center of the camp. The shrine to Namira was placed in a less central spot, at the camp's eastern entrance.

History

Shadefeather Clan Hagraven ca. 2E 582

Members of the Shadefeather Clan praying to Nocturnal ca. 2E 582

The Shadefeather Clan was considered one of the more prominent clans of the Reach as of 2E 568. As of 2E 582 members of the Shadefeather Clan were hostile to both outsiders and their Reachfolk neighbors, making them common enemy of the majority of native Reachfolk. Their camp was located just west of Gloomreach.

Shadefeathers were known to occasionally disrupt the trade and travel between the city of Markarth and the rest of the world. Due to the fact that this behavior directly threatened the interests of the City of Stone, Ard Caddach intervened and was known to move his forces against the clan.

See Also

• For game-specific information, see the ESO article.

Books

• On the Clans of the Reach by Theopho Harvian, Imperial Scribe — An overview of prominent Reach Clans in 2E 568
• Politics of the Reach by Consul Cardea, the Ard's Administrator, 2E 578 — An overview of politics between clans in the Reach