The expansion pack takes place in the “Realm of Madness”, also known as the Shivering Isles, a realm of Oblivion ruled by the daedric prince Sheogorath. The realm is divided into two sections: Mania, which is bright, colorful and over-saturated, and Dementia, which is dark, depressing and claustrophobic. Near the eastern shore of the Shivering Isles lies the capital and only city of New Sheoth, although there are several small towns and camps. One third of the city (Crucible) looks like and represents Dementia. Another third (Bliss) looks like and represents Mania. The final third is divided into half of both and is known as the Palace District. The Isles are threatened by an event called the “Greymarch” which happens at the end of each era, in which Jyggalag, Daedric Prince of Order completely destroys Sheogorath’s kingdom, therefore forcing Sheogorath to rebuild it from scratch.
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