Meet the Character(s)— Night Market Faction Leaders

Get the inside scoop on the three factions vying for control over the Night Market.

The Night Market and Its Faction Leaders

By Pieron Desant, Gleaner of Aubris

An informational missive written and distributed by an overtaxed founder.

Fellow Gleaners, the doors to shattered planes have reopened in the Night Market!

Which, for those unfamiliar, means the paths between planes will soon be overrun by opportunistic treasure hunters and thrill seekers. Stifle your pained sighs and loud complaints. I have heard them all. No, we cannot “wage war.” Or, and honestly the lack of creativity here “kick them out.”

The factions that control the Night Market have curried favor with the powers that rule over Fargrave. So, until the doors close once more, we will be in competition with them and their contracted “subordinates.” As always, our most powerful tool is knowledge. Therefore, a reminder of who we are up against.

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Glittering Goad

Many of you will no doubt recognize Tachien’s cackling laughter accompanied, as it so often is, by the sound of cascading coins. She is the Dremora leader of the Glittering Goad and a celebrated marketeer who made a name and fortune for herself by auctioning off the wares her faction retrieves from the realms beyond. When the Night Market isn’t open, she makes herself the glittering center of attention of Fargrave’s vibrant nightlife. A number of you have likely been on the receiving end of her honeyed promises and sweet nothings only to find your bank coffers empty the next morning. No judgment. We have all been there.

The Thousand Eyes

Led by Molto the Whisperer, a Daedrat older than primordial spit, this faction has long been a thorn in the Gleaner’s side. They believe themselves to be catalogers of lost knowledge, but hoarders is a far more accurate term. Regardless, they are keenly aware of the power held in time-lost knowledge and should not be underestimated. The same goes for Molto’s speaker, the Sea Elf Melandir. While she appears meek and weak-willed, know that she was previously a crew member of the dreaded Coiling Tempest, pirates who once terrorized the seas south of Tamriel.

The Ruckus

Daedric gossip was quick to label this faction as nothing more than monstrous hordes and its leader, Kharakhal Moon-Eye, as a mortal upstart. Know that this could not be further from the truth. Kharakhal has proven himself more than capable of navigating the seas of Fargrave politics, and it was not through strength alone that he carved out a faction to command. As mortals, we are well aware of how difficult it is to find purchase in the lands of Daedra. The power he has amassed should be respected and feared in equal measure. In the meantime, we will monitor Kharakhal from a safe distance until we can uncover what his true motives are.

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While we will no doubt face challenges with the reopening of the Night Market, this moment also arrives with a unique opportunity.

Great crowds of mortals will soon flock to Fargrave. These droves of bright-eyed, fresh-faced adventurers will make for the perfect cover.

Join in the festivities. Pledge yourself to a faction. And do what we do best. Steal!

Pieron Desant

The three factions vying for preeminence over the Night Market are as varied as they are mysterious. Whichever patron you support will be with you until the Night Market closes on June 17, so choose wisely! Which group best suits your ambitions for this new Event Zone? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.