

The plot kicks off when the player character becomes embroiled in trying to help in peace talks for the Three Banners War, which are being opposed by the mysteriously well-equipped Ascendant Order.Įarlier this year, I mentioned in my preview that this kind of grounded story, mired in political intrigue, felt like a much-needed break from various world-dooming threats, and that largely holds true. Breton lords and ladies use the titular island of High Isle as a kind of vacation paradise while the northern island of Amenos is used as an open-air prison for common criminals and political prisoners. The area has a mix between rural Druid gatherings and upscale castles.

As opposed to most of what players have seen - across The Elder Scrolls Online and mainline entries in the series alike - the Systres Archipelago is distinctly high fantasy with a vibrant coastal setting. High Isle is set in the Systres Archipelago, an Elder Scrolls location that hasn't been explored until now.
