Tamriel:Rihad

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Rihad is a port city at the southern edge of Hammerfell, just north of its border with Cyrodiil. Rihad is located on the coast of the Abecean Sea, on the main road between Anvil and Taneth. The Brena River flows into the Abecean Sea just south of the city. The city is an eclectic mix of Redguard Forebears, survivors of the Yokuda Ra Gada, followers of Satakal, ^[1] a few Bretons, and warriors-in-training from all over the empire ^[2]. Buildings in the city with its high domes, the flying dew sails, and the mosaic colophons were constructed over the old and new ruins of past civilizations. In 3E 253, armies of Taneth and Rihad were defeated in the Battle of Dragontooth by the Camoran Usurper, leading to the fall of southern Hammerfell.

The city is the birthplace of well-known historian Destri Melarg. It is mentioned in several famous works of literature, including The Hope of the Redoran, the Biography of Queen Barenziah, The Refugees and Realizations of Acrobacy.

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1. ↑ According to the PGE: "Devotees of Satakal the Serpent God loiter the streets of Rihad, go nude, rolling around in the dirt and nipping at the legs of passersby, "striking out" as if they were snakes themselves, while others perform terrible exhibitions of "shedding their skin"."
2. ↑ The Hope of the Redoran "Primary among the grudges was that Athyn had been sent to Rihad to complete his education at Andas's insistence. When Athyn returned from Hammerfell, it was because of the death of his father, who had also been a councilor of the House."