Skyrim East Empire Trading Company Guide: History, Facts and Quests

Skyrim’s East Empire Trading Company (EETC) is so mysterious, even die-hard Elder Scrolls fans barely know about its background and history. In the list of Skyrim Easter eggs, the faction is often referred to as a video game counterpart of the East India Company.

Like the real-life trading company, this faction trades in various goods and has a strong business hold in eastern territories. If I am not wrong, then the name first surfaced during the events of Morrowind. Many gamers have the slightest knowledge about this enigmatic faction’s history and whereabouts. This guide tries to unravel the mystery and sheds some light into its history.

The Company deals in spices, herbs, magic potions and rare items. It owns most businesses in the Morrowind province. A chartered company, the EETC is favored by emperor Tamriel to conduct business in the eastern provinces. Due to the direct funding by the emperor, the chartered company dominates trade in these territories.

The mercantile enterprise has a monopoly over select goods, such as raw ebony, glass (raw), Stalhrim, a rare item used in burial rituals by the ancient nords and priceless artifacts belonging to the extinct Dwemer race. Because it gets undue favor from the emperor, the regulations aren’t strict when it comes to importing and exporting exotic items.

Locals of the eastern provinces are not in good terms with the Company’s senior officials, who are perceived as shady, lazy and snobs. They are resented because they exploit the rare natural resources of the eastern territories. However, the Company is the only source of employment and it brings economic stability in these regions.

The EETC hires mercenaries. They wear imperial costumes and wield weapons provided by the EETC.

Nobody knows the accurate history behind the origins of the Skyrim East Empire Trading Company faction. According to Elder Scrolls lore, the EETC has some connection with Vvardenfell, an island and one the key imperial districts of the eastern territory.

After the ban on trade was repealed by the temple authorities, the island prospered and trade flourished. Soon it became one of the key imperial districts. Gamers believe that the trading company, under the orders of the imperial began trade in this region and later expanded its business to other districts of Morrowind.

The EETC owns a warehouse situated in the Haafinger. Sentinels guard the ships and loot. The map above will give you the exact location of the warehouse. Close to the warehouse, you will find a subterrane called Brinewater Grotto. The cave is hidden behind some containers. You will have to complete the Scoundrels Folly in order to unlock this secret cavern. Other quest(s) related to this location include Lights Out.

When you reach the warehouse, you will meet two characters: Gulum – Ei and Jaree-Ra. The latter is a thief who wants to rob an imperial ship at the Solitude dock. Gulum Ei is a laborer at the warehouse. Part of the Scoundrels Folly quest requires you to meet converse with this NPC.

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