Initially, installing the Shivering Isles will make no change to Cyrodiil. However, after resting for 24 hours, the game informs the player that a mysterious isle has arisen in the Niben Bay. On this island sits an unusual gate, in the shape of a conglomerate of faces joined at the eyes. The open mouth of one of the faces contains a portal to the Isles; however, the player is not immediately free to explore the lands. Initially, the portal takes the player to a small chamber; inside is Haskill, Sheogorath's assistant. He informs the player of Sheogorath's dilemma, and transports the player to a region called The Fringe.
