Holds of Skyrim, Part 1

''This central hold is characterized by wide, grassy plains that are home to numerous farms. Many roads pass through Whiterun, joining the more distant holds together.''

''Solitude has always welcomed the Empire with open arms. Much of the hold is rocky and mountainous with soaring snowy mountains surrounding the north and the west. However, the lower-lying areas including Dragon Bridge are mostly comprised of forests and

''Eastmarch shares a common border with Morrowind in the eastern reaches of Skyrim. The central part of the hold is a volcanically active area, plains with steaming gas leaking in between cracks in the ground, colorful, mineral-filled bodies of water, and

''The Pale is a barren realm covered by vast fields of ice and snow. Most of the region is treacherously cold with pine forests that stand facing the harsh winds whipping down the mountains.''

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