{"id":29165,"date":"2022-05-31T16:25:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.prod.gmgfarm.net\/?p=29165"},"modified":"2022-05-31T16:25:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:25:18","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-elder-scrolls-online-high-isle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vpce-0921aaf1c67156043-4t1vg0wq.vpce-svc-0cf8d5d00172470c2.us-east-1.vpce.amazonaws.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-elder-scrolls-online-high-isle\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Elder Scrolls Online is the plucky underdog that beat the odds. Whilst it hasn\u2019t undergone a revolution like Final Fantasy XIV did, it turned itself around and became if not a juggernaut, then a well-maintained, exciting MMO that\u2019s become almost a full Elder Scrolls game in its own right. Filled with lore, quests, and enough content to keep anyone happy, The Elder Scrolls Online in 2022 is a big game with big ambitions. The next chapter, High Isle, looks set to expand the game in all the right ways too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking us to a brand new location never seen before in an Elder Scrolls game (outside of maps), High Isle is also introducing new mechanics to while away our time with, giving us unique rewards for participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot to cover in ESO: High Isle so get off your mount, stow your weapons, take a moment, and let\u2019s get you up to speed on everything you need to know so you\u2019re ready when the game releases on the 6th of June, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESO High Isle Story and New Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Players are off to a brand new location in High Isle – the Systres Archipelago. Made of three islands, we’ll be spending most of our time on the largest of them – High Isle (hence the name of the expansion). That said, we will also be visiting the prison island of Amenos nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated between Summerset Isle, High Rock, and the Hammerfell islands of Stros M\u2019Kai, High Isle is mostly populated by Bretons after it was sold to them by the Colovian Estates. High Isle is a forested outpost that has rolling hills and a Mediterranean climate. In opposition to that is Amenos, which has a much harsher climate with jungles covering much of its surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why are we there? High Isle is a location chosen where secret negotiations are taking place to seek to end the Three Banners War. As it\u2019s so far from everywhere it seemed unlikely to draw attention, but alas – attention was nonetheless drawn. The Ascendant Order will be our main antagonists throughout this chapter of ESO\u2019s story, as they intend to foment discord and keep the war going – at any cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course as an archipelago is our setting for the expansion we\u2019ll be coming up against sea-faring creatures and pirates of all flavours. We may even bump up against the Maomer, the Sea Elves from Pyandomea, as we will be adventuring fairly close to their stomping grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Companions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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ESO: Blackwood added the companion feature to the game which allows us to be accompanied by an NPC who helps out in combat and has a few\u2026choice words to say if we do things they don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Isle is adding two more companions to the mix, Ember and Isobel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ember is a Khajiit who grew up on High Isle itself, becoming a skilled Destruction sorcerer able to wield devastating magic on the battlefield. You\u2019ll find Ember a little cynical as they join you on your adventures, which is understandable as she\u2019s had a pretty hard life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isobel is a strong warrior from a line of proud Breton knights. She\u2019ll join you, fighting side-by-side in the melee, but be warned – if you turn against what she views as best for High Isle\u2019s Bretons she may turn against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tales of Tribute – A New Collectible Card Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Many Elder Scrolls Online expansions come with new mechanics, such as the Antiquities system added in Greymoor. This time we\u2019re getting a brand new card game you can play in the taverns dotting High Isle. It\u2019s called Tales of Tribute and it looks set to take over ESO like Gwent did for the Witcher 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you gain new cards and upgrade your deck, you\u2019ll be able to take part in a questline that introduces you to the game and how to play it. You\u2019ll also be able to win currency, crafting materials, cosmetics, furniture and other rewards by participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESO High Isle Trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s several High Isle trailers that will help you get a feel for this expansion. Firstly, take a look at the cinematic announcement trailer titled Legacy of the Bretons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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