The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Tucked within the fortified walls of Narzulbur, Gloombound Mine is one of the richest sources of ebony ore in all of Skyrim. Guarded fiercely by the Orsimer of the stronghold, the mine is off-limits to outsiders unless granted special permission—a reflection of the immense value and cultural importance of the material found within its depths. The mine’s tunnels run deep into the volcanic earth of Eastmarch, their walls glistening with ebony veins and echoing with the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and grunts of laboring orcs. Molten heat rises from natural vents, adding to the oppressive atmosphere within, but the reward is great: ebony, the backbone of the finest weapons and armor. Gloombound Mine isn’t just a source of wealth—it’s a sacred forge of Orcish identity, where strength and craftsmanship are pulled straight from the bones of Nirn itself.