A sinister plot, years in the making, unfolds across the province of Blackwood. As Imperial councilors vanish and mysterious vaults emerge from hiding, the time of the Four Ambitions of Mehrunes Dagon draws near. Join with allies old and new to discover the terrible secret of Mehrunes Dagon and the Longhouse Emperors. If left unchecked, it could bring ruin to all of Tamriel.
Blackwood Access
The Blackwood Chapter can be accessed through ESO Plus or purchased in the in-game Crown Store. Certain retail versions of The Elder Scrolls Online may also include the Blackwood Chapter.
To get to Blackwood: Create a new character and play through a new tutorial experience. Once you enter the room of portals, choose Blackwood as your starting destination. Head toward the city of Leyawiin to seek out Captain Rian Lorne of the Ivory Brigade, or travel to the region with an existing character.Alternative paths to Blackwood include traveling by boat or cart from the alliance capital cities, or employing the Wayshrine network.
Rockgrove
Rockgrove is a 12 person trial located in the southern region of Blackwood. Once discovered, you can use the fast travel network to return by selecting the Rockgrove icon.
There are two difficulty modes available for Rockgrove: Normal and Veteran. Players of any level can access Normal mode. Veteran mode unlocks when you reach level 50. Veteran mode is much more challenging, but has greater rewards to match the risk!When you arrive, pick up the Of Stone and Steam quest from Dust-On-Scales. The quest is repeatable so you can experience Rockgrove as often as you like but remember, you can only receive the rewards from this quest once per week.
Players can compete for fame and glory on the Trials Leaderboards.
Oblivion Portals
Early experiments of Mehrunes Dagon, Oblivion Portals tear through the fabric of the planes as Dagon's cultists attempt to breach a pathway to Nirn. The forces that appear on the portal's outskirts represent a mere scouting expedition, while the true challenge lies inside the portal itself—within the Deadlands. To complete an Oblivion Portal, you will need to find Mehrunes Dagon's general at the center-most island and defeat him, the Havocrel Duke of Storms .Oblivion Portals are not marked on the map. They appear randomly throughout Blackwood. When a portal opens, it will only remain in this state for a limited time. Once you enter the portal, however, you can stay within the Deadlands until you complete your goal or choose to leave via wayshrine or by traveling to another player.