The Arnesian War

What started as a simple slave revolt in the House Dres lands to the south escalated into a full war between Morrowind and Black Marsh. The cause of the war was the death of a Dunmer trader named Roris, who was later canonized into a saint by the Tribunal Temple. He was captured by the Argonian rebels and when he refused to denounce his faith, he was brutally tortured and murdered. When news of his death reached the rest of Morrowind, war was declared on Black Marsh. Morrowind's armies ultimately defeated the Argonians and expanded Morrowind's territory to the south.
The father of the famous Dunmer painter Rythe Lythandas was a known participant in the war. After peace was established, a commission was created to repair the damage done by the war.

The Conflict

Prelude

Imperial Battlemage Jagar Tharn betrayed and secretly imprisoned Emperor Uriel Septim VII and used Illusion magic to masquerade as the Emperor for a decade. Imperial authority declined under what is known as the "Imperial Simulacrum', resulting in several provincial wars.

Outcome

Morrowind expanded territory to the south and after peace was established, a commission was created to repair the damage done by the war.

Conflict Type

War

Start Date

3E 396

Conflict Result

Morrowind's armies ultimately defeated the Argonians and expanded Morrowind's territory to the south.

Belligerents

Dunmer

Argonians

Strength

Provincial

Provincial

Casualties

Large

Massive

Objectives

Vengeance for Saint Roris

Defense against the slave-taking Dunmer.