Uncover Malatar’s hidden history

In the Depths of Malatar, the intrepid explorer and archeologist Tharayya, the very same Redguard scholar from the base-game dungeon Volenfell, has found the entrance to this mysterious ruin, and she now joins you on your journey deep into the fort and city below.

“Tharayya is always looking for a good find,” explains Mike Finnigan, ESO’s Dungeon Lead. “Though it’s not Dwarven, her recently departed husband convinced her that Malatar was worth the trip and the trouble.”

Indeed, thanks to a powerful Dwarven contraption she is joined by the spirit of her departed husband Quintus Verres, making for an interesting, if testy, party dynamic.

Veteran Elder Scrolls players might already be familiar with the site of Malatar if they played The Elder Scrolls Online IV: Oblivion, and the dungeon from the original game served as inspiration for the team when building it in ESO.

“We actually borrowed quite a bit from Oblivion’s dungeon before making adjustments to fit our story. There is even a boss fight that is VERY similar to one that was in the original game.”

It is the very same location, approximately 800 years before the Hero of Kvatch comes to this part of Cyrodiil, which you must explore now.

Shining & Monstrous Defenders

In order to venture deep into the heart of Malatar, you must first get past those who came before. Empowered Imperial soldiers, kept alive and strengthened by Meridia herself, guard stone pathways and fortifications. However, it’s not just ageless Imperials who await you, monstrous Daedric beasts also guard the way, hungry to feast on unaware adventurers and bringing a unique challenge for you and your group.