In desperation, Ranser turned to a necromantic ritual before being killed by one of his own generals. He managed to escape to a tor with a few of his other men overlooking his burning city. With nowhere to retreat to, and the advancing Redguard and Breton forces rapidly approaching, Ranser's army was utterly destroyed in the Battle of Markwasten Moor. This was the work of the Orcs led by Kurog gro-Orsinium, who had long been enemies of the kingdom. He retreated back to Shornhelm, which he found as a smoldering ruin. Ranser's aggression was unpopular in Rivenspire, and many prominent houses withdrew their military support and demanded peace.Д®ventually, the number of defenders far exceeded Ranser's relatively small band of mercenaries. Ranser was unaware that his forces were insufficient to take the city, and so as the siege went on, the tide of war turned against him as reinforcements arrived at Wayrest to protect the city, from both Hammerfell and the other kingdoms of High Rock. Ranser's army was very nearly successful, but was driven back by the efforts of the King's personal Guard. They swept down from the northern mountains, taking Emeric by surprise. This outraged King Ranser, who hired an army of mercenaries to sack Wayrest in Last Seed of 2E 566, thus beginning King Ranser's War. However, Emeric marrying Maraya was a method to strengthen trade and diplomacy between High Rock and Hammerfell. This surprised many citizens and nobles across the land. Most citizens expected Emeric to marry Rayelle, daughter of King Ranser of Shornhelm, but instead Emeric married Maraya, daughter of King Fahara'jad of Sentinel. In 2E 566, Emeric began a search for his bride. After the Reachmen were eventually driven back and defeated by Emeric of Cumberland at the gates of Daggerfall, Wayrest, along with Daggerfall, Shornhelm, Camlorn, and Evermore, signed the first Daggerfall Covenant, an agreement between the kingdoms that if any invaders were to threaten High Rock, all the kingdoms would defend the province.Д®meric ascended to the throne of Wayrest in 2E 563, as a result of the death of King Gardner due to the Knahaten Flu, leaving no heirs. In 2E 541, Durcorach the Black Drake, the progenitor of the Longhouse Emperors of Cyrodiil, crossed the Bjoulsae River and began a fifty-seven day siege of Wayrest. The city today boasts one of the wealthiest and highest populations in High Rock.

The city entered a golden age after the Fall of Orsinium in 1E 980, when much trade and commerce was brought to the city, giving it a great deal of wealth and power.

The city has long been seen as a rival to Daggerfall, which was already well-established ever since Wayrest had been founded as a small fishing village. Wayrest has existed as a major city for many hundreds of years, and was prosperous for even longer.

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