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Lore:Shezarr

is a   version of Lorkhan whose importance suffered when Akatosh came to the fore of Nibenay religion. Shezarr was the spirit behind all human undertaking, especially against Aldmeri aggression. He is sometimes associated with the founding of the first Cyrodilic battlemages. In the present age of racial tolerance, Shezarr is all but forgotten.   He is admittedly a thinly-disguised version of  , and even in the  n West of Cyrodiil, they recognize Shezarr by the name of Shor. One of the thousands of cults in the   is dedicated to worship of him.  

"Shezarr's Song" is a creation myth of Cyrodiil. It says that Shezarr brought the idea to the other gods of becoming mothers and fathers, being responsible, and making great sacrifices, with no guarantee of success. It involved cutting off parts of themselves to create a world, sacrificing power and control. It was a new and strange idea, but Shezarr spoke beautifully to them, and moved them beyond mystery and tears. Thus the   gave free birth to the world. It took a great toll: they were no longer young, and strong, and powerful, as they had been from the beginning. The   mocked Shezarr and the other Aedra, and decided to make their own worlds within themselves where they wouldn't have to sacrifice control, though they came to envy the Aedra's creation, and often sought to steal from Shezarr and the others. Some Aedra were disappointed, bitter, and angry with Shezarr, and with all creation, for they felt Shezarr had lied and tricked them. These Aldmeri gods, led by  , decided to seek vengeance on Shezarr for reducing them to their "disgusting" selves. But the gods of men and beast folk, led by Akatosh, were pleased with creation despite their great sacrifices. 

Also called the "Missing Sibling" of the  , Shezarr appeared in the earliest Cyro-Nordic stories of the   fighting against the   on mankind's behalf. Then, for some unknown reason, he vanished from the stage (presumably to help other humans elsewhere), and, without his leadership, the Ayleids conquered the humans and enslaved them.  Saint   believed that "freedom" was just another name for Shezarr,  while the Marukhati Selective, monotheistic in some other respects, considered Shezarr "the missing sibling" of Akatosh, "Singularly Misplaced and therefore Doubly Venerated".  It was speculated that Alessia's champion   was the  , clearly bearing some relation to the god, though The Song of Pelinal asserts that one person who referred to him as such "was smothered by moths".  To appease Alessia's allies, his reputation as a bloodthirsty warrior was watered-down. 

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Lore:Stuhn

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Stuhn is the Nordic God of Ransom, Fraternity, and Justice, and is represented by a whale. He is the brother of Tsun and the shield-thane of Shor and is one of the Hearth Gods.  Stuhn fought against the Aldmeri pantheon and showed Men how to take, and the benefits of taking, prisoners of war. 

He is seen as a precursor to Stendarr by some and seen as the same as Stendarr by others.   His teachings are paired up with those of Jhunal.  

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Two of the Five Hundred Companions of Ysgramor known as Ysmanue and Jhethen fashioned their beards as Stuhn and Tsun once did. 
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Lore:Syrabane

Syrabane, the Warlock's God,  is an Aldmeri god-ancestor of magic, notable for aiding   in the Fall of the Sload. Through judicious use of his magical ring, Syrabane saved many from the scourge of the  .   It is said that the ring remains under the command of "Archmage" Syrabane.  He is also called the Apprentices' God, for he was a favorite of the younger members of the Mages Guild.  A grand statue of him is said to stand on a coastal cliff of Artaeum, which he allegedly posed for in-person.  He eventually became revered as a god as  i society developed.  A   temple was dedicated to his worship.  

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Syrabane is referred to as the "youngest of the Eight", referring to the Altmeri pantheon of Eight Divines. 
In the mid-First Era, Syrabane discovered an alchemical alloy known as  , which was made into armor for Elven mariners, so that if they fell overboard, they would not sink. The Sload came across this metal, likely from shipwrecks at the bottom of the   and used it to create the  . 
Syrabane is believed to have taught the Altmer how to thread silver to be thin and lustrous for use in talismans and magic pendants. 

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Lore:Tava

Tava, (also known as the Lady of the Air) is the spirit of the air and goddess of weather in the Redguard pantheon, and has dominion over all elements of sun and storm, save only for the stars, which belong to Ruptga.  Tava is most famous for leading the Yokudans to the isle of   after the destruction of their homeland. She has since become assimilated into the mythology of Kynareth. She is still very popular in Hammerfell among sailors, and her shrines can be found in most port cities.  In the mid- , the city of Lainlyn was called "Tava's Blessing" before being renamed after the Lainlyn family.  

The redtail hawk is considered sacred to Tava as is the goshawk.   Conversely, harpies are seen as abominations by her faithful. 

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The second Warrior Wave, or "Tavan" wave, so-called because it was spearheaded by the Hattu Metropoles brigade, which revered Tava greatly had their arms and armor repleted with bird imagery. 

Priests of Tava are known to bless astrolabes for Redguard high rank royal naval officers. 

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Lore:Tsun

is the Nordic god of trials against adversity. He died defending Shor from foreign gods,  with his death remembered as bringing about the current world.  Tsun and his brother   were both Shield-thanes of  .   He currently guards the Whalebone Bridge to the Hall of Valor of Sovngarde.   At Shor's bidding, he has taken on the role of the master of trials, asking new arrivals to the utopia to prove their strength in combat against him before they can enter the Hall, where he fights using his axe.    The Bear was also one of the ancient Atmoran animal tokens, associated later with the Nord god Tsun.   

Tsun held great respect for  , which he called the "Clever Craft", and wielded the power of the Voice. He and others desired to face   when the Time-Eater set his soul-snare in Sovngarde, but for reasons unknown, Shor held them back,  though Alduin's grip on Sovngarde eventually was broken by the Last Dragonborn.  Only Tsun can transport the living from Sovngarde by summoning Shor’s Might to return them to the Throat of the World. 

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A ghostly figure called the Watcher at the Bridge guarded the portal during the Interregnum, but their exact relation to Tsun was unknown. 

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For game-specific information, see the Skyrim article.

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Lore:Tu'whacca

(or simply Tuwhacca),  the Tricky God, is the  n God of Souls,  the God of the  .  Before the creation of the world, he was the god of  Nobody Really Cares . When Tall Papa undertook the creation of the Walkabout, Tu'whacca found a purpose: he became the caretaker of the Far Shores, and continues to help  s find their way into the afterlife. His cult is sometimes associated with Arkay in the more cosmopolitan,   regions of Hammerfell, where the names Tu'whacca and Arkay are basically interchangeable.    detest this  ization, considering it a betrayal of their heritage.  Nevertheless, scholars can't help but note the clear similarities between them, as well as the similarities they both share with   of the  , in both the etymology of their names and the divine roles they fill.  

Being an integral part of the Redguard belief system, they have developed many customs related to him. A sneeze may prompt a Redguard to say something like "Tu'whacca bless you", as ancient writings suggest a sneeze is a sign of the presence of an evil spirit.  The dead or dying are often referred to with the adage "may Tu'whacca have mercy on [their] soul" or "may Tu'whacca escort [their] soul to the Far Shores".   When mummifying a body, the first step Redguard priests perform is to consecrate the body with the Blessings of Tu'whacca.  Tu'whacca also used to be the patron of mages, though some Redguard scholars would see the patronage as being contemporary. Regardless these mages may adorn their staves with his sacred ibis.  Elaborate, oversized ibis-head masks with emerald eyes are worn by priests of Tu'whacca in the  .  The black sphynx cats of the Alik'r, dubbed "Tu'whacca's Sphynx Cats", are said to bring the blessing of Tu'whacca to their household. For this reason, they are honored. They have also been observed sleeping with those who near death, giving them a reputation as guides to the  . 

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As part of a covenant with Tu'whacca, three   warriors sacrificed their souls to create the   - magical relics that prevented even the most powerful   from raising their dead. 
Throne Keeper Farvad, a priest of Tu'whacca, regularly passed on wisdom that allegedly came from the god himself. 
 
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Lore:Xarxes

Xarxes, also known as the Ageless One  and the One Who Watches,  is the god of secrets and hidden knowledge.  He began as a scribe to   and has kept track of all  i accomplishments, large and small, since the beginning of time. He created his wife,  , from his favorite moments in history.   He is worshipped by   and  ,  and is often equated with Arkay and Tu'whacca as the god of death.    claimed that the knowledge he gave to Xarxes was recorded in the    and that Xarxes was a loyal servant to him.  The scholar-priests of the divine scribe, secretive though they are, are said to preserve an ancient tongue long forgotten to any but their order.  

Altmeri society is one of the most orderly and structured civilizations in Tamriel, attributed to the will of Xarxes himself.  They believe he records not just the life stories of individual Elves, but all the connections of lineage and heritance that bind them together and link them to their ancestors,  with the great tree of life tracing the Altmer people being kept and held close by Xarxes himself.  An alternate origin myth for Xarxes asserts he was a Merethic Aldmeri priest of Auri-El who was elevated to divinity by the higher deity. The story is consistent with the High Elves' conceit that they are directly descended from the Aedra, and can, in certain miraculous circumstances, apotheosize and re-ascend to godly status.  To the Bosmeri, Xarxes offers their mages opportunities to learn the magical arts that are not naturally occurring and influence each Wood Elf's being.  They honor him during the annual "Rites of Xarxes' Memory" at Southpoint Cathedral. 

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The Mysterium Xarxes written by Mehrunes Dagon shares a similar name to the scribe, but it is unknown if there is any relation.
In Arena, a "Xarses", who also has the title of "Ageless One" is said to have written the Oghma Infinium. This being was mortal, and died merely "centuries" before the late Third Era.

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Lore:Ysmir

, Dragon of the North is the Nordic Name of Kings, a title bestowed upon several heroes throughout history.   In his sermons, Vivec claimed that Ysmir always appears as a bearded king. 
Tiber Septim, also known as Talos or "Ysmir, Dragon of the North."  Dragonborn Founder of the  , member of the  .
Wulfharth, Dragonborn High King  of ancient Skyrim (and later undead warrior) who was also called "Ysmir Kingmaker" and "Ysmir, Dragon of the North."  .
 , a hero who was recognized as "Ysmir, Dragon of the North" by the Greybeards in 4E 201. 
Pelinal Whitestrake, an ancient hero of mankind who fought alongside   as the champion of  . Known by various other names and titles, one being Ysmir. 

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Pelinal was the only person referred to as such who was not said to be a Dragonborn, however he was a champion of   (and the Eight Divines as a whole) regardless.
The   was a great library that was the cornerstone of academic life at the   

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Lore:Zeht

Zeht, Yokudan God of Farms, is the  n god of agriculture, civil law and mathematics. He renounced his father after the world was created, which is why Tall Papa makes it so hard to grow food.  He is the father of Zeqqi. He forsakes the land of Hew's Bane, preventing most food from growing there.  Occasionally farming utensils of the Zeht's faithful such as digging spades are decorated with semi-precious stones and blessed by a priests of Zeht.  

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Lore:Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal

Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal, also spelled '''Ada'Soon Dir-Kamal''',  was the King of Kamal, a nation of Akavir. 

In  , he led an army of his people in an invasion of  , reportedly in search of a person or object roughly translated as the "Ordained Receptacle".  Dir-Kamal's army landed in Skyrim near the city of  , which they subsequently besieged and sacked.   , the Underking, was summoned to help repel the invasion of the "Akaviri demon" (sources differ on who summoned him).   Dir-Kamal decided to bypass   and retreat from Skyrim, instead setting his sights on  . The  s refused to let him get away and pursued him into Morrowind, where his army was crushed between them, a   army led by Almalexia, and a third force of   Shellbacks.  Remnants of Dir-Kamal's army survived this battle and resurfaced years later in  , where they seized the Imperial Throne from the successors of the Emperor  .  
 
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Lore:Aiden Direnni

Prince Aiden Direnni was a member of the     Clan.  Often spoken of alongside his cousins Ryain Direnni and  , Aiden won many battles against the   in  .   His crowning achievement was leading Direnni forces to victory against the Alessians in the   in  , ending their ambitions of conquering  .  

Over three thousand years later, around  , his broken sword was recovered by the   to be displayed in their museum in  .  

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Lore:Alinor

Alinor may refer to:

Alinor (city), the capital of the Summerset Isles
Summerset Isles, renamed by the Third Aldmeri Dominion
Lore:Antiochus

Emperor Antiochus Septim was crowned the Emperor of Tamriel in    after the death of his father,  . Antiochus was certainly one of the most flamboyant of the usually austere Septim family. He had many mistresses and nearly as many wives, and was renowned for his grandness of dress and his good humor. The province of   was nearly lost to the   under the leadership of Antiochus, 11 years ( ) after he took the throne. An alliance between Antiochus and the Kings of Summerset only managed to defeat King Orgnum of the island-kingdom of Pyandonea due to a freak storm.  During one of their marine battles, Orgnum lost his coffer.  Legend credits the   of the Isle of Artaeum with the magic behind the storm.   Unfortunately, his reign was rife with civil wars, surpassing even that of his grandfather  . Emperor Antiochus died after 13 years of rule and his daughter,  , took the throne.  He was considered a good ruler despite his drinking and "moral laxity". 

His character plays a substantial role in the popular historical fiction  . 

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Lore:Aralor

Saint Aralor the Penitent is the Dunmeri Patron of Tanners and Miners. A condemned criminal, Aralor repented his sins and made a circuit of the great pilgrimages on his knees.  For the Tribunal Temple, he serves as an example that it is possible for anyone to truly repent and start anew. His famed hair shirt is an artifact coveted by the Tribunal Temple.  Additionally, Ordinators recite a devotional to St. Aralor as part of the ceremony to don their armor.   

Offerings made to Saint Aralor would grant 'Aralor's Intervention', fortifying one's character. 

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Lore:Arkan

Arkan, also known as Arkan the Wise , was a scribe from  , active in the very-early  . His most well-known work was transcribing the text depicting legends of  , the Bandit God of the South. His work was published in   and he came to believe in the god, as some sort of force that plays a part in the world.  The first scroll was part of a collection found by a nomad in the caves of  , in  , and Arkan transcribed them as well. What became of the second scroll is unknown, however, the third scroll was among the rarest books across  , portraying the tale of Baan Dar's theft of the   before he could write it. A copy was kept in the  , found in  .  

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Lore:Arlimahera

Arlimahera was the High Queen of Hammerfell in the mid-Second Era. In life, she was one of two wives of High King Ar-Azal, whose ascension to the throne brought peace between the rival parties, the Crowns and Forebears.  In her time as monarch, she acquired the sobriquet of the "Blood Queen."  

History
Arlimahera was born to a royal family of Crowns, as the fierce and clever daughter of  , the Crown Grandee of   in southern Hammerfell. She was married to the then newly-named High King of Hammerfell,  , alongside with  , the daughter of the Forebears Grandee of  ,  . The three together had split the rift between the ancient groups and had created a more unified Hammerfell under the  . 

Arlimahera was remembered as a ruthless leader and conqueror, often speaking of slaying her enemies with her own hand. But according to her old journal written in  , she would employ the   and their leader, the  , the quote, "secret arsenal my family has employed since my grandfather's time." This was the first mention of the Brotherhood in history and scholars have theorized that they have been active since at least  , if her grandfather had really used them. 

At one point in time, Arlimahera traveled to the hinterlands of   and built a massive fortress on the south shores of   aptly named  .  Deep inside the ruins is a device called  , a secret   device supposedly created by the Queen herself as an escape in case the fort had fallen. It required two  n rune stones. 

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Lore:A'tor

Prince A'tor was the son of the last High King of  ,  . After his father's death in  , the   faction, led by Baron Volag, took control of  , the capital of Hammerfell. Prince A'tor rallied his   supporters at his principality of   and launched a bloody attempt to recapture the city by sea. However, he was taken by surprise by  's assistance of the Forebears, and was eventually defeated by their combined forces at the  , near Stros M'Kai.   

Mortally wounded, the Archmagister Voa placed his soul within a soul gem, disguised as an amulet in the shape of a dragon.  Following an attempt to resurrect him, his soul was later fused with his longsword to create the  , which was instrumental in liberating the island of Stros M'Kai from the clutches of Lord-Admiral  . He was believed to be an aspect of the HoonDing, along with Cyrus.   
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Lore:Auberon Flyte

and his wife   were the rulers of  , a region in the  , formerly known as Reich Gradkeep. They were the leaders of Anticlere's knightly order, the  .

They became regents of Reich Gradkeep following the slaughter of the previous ruler, Lord Graddock, and most of his family during the War of Betony. Of the previous ruling family, only one sickly infant survived. Lord and Lady Flyte ruled in regency until the infant's death. Lord Flyte's strong, almost dictatorial style was just what Reich Gradkeep needed to restore order after the bloodbath caused by the Treaty of Reich Gradkeep. After the infant's death, Lord Flyte and his wife were elevated from regents to rulers by their subjects. They also agreed to rename the region in his honor; thus, Reich Gradkeep became Anticlere, named after Lord Flyte's ancestral home.   

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For game-specific information, see the Daggerfall articles on Lord Flyte and Lady Flyte.

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Lore:Aubk-i

was the wife of King   of  .  She was born to King   and Queen   of   in  , and was the younger sister of Prince Arthago, and elder of Princes   and  .   As queen, Aubk-i played a role in events preceding the   in  .    
 
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Early Life
Aubk-I was the second child and only daughter of King   and Queen   of  . In her youth, the princess was described as athletic, beautiful, and charming; the favorite child of the royal couple. 

In  , the   erupted between Sentinel and  . The following year, Daggerfall won a decisive victory at the  , in which both Camaron and King   of Daggerfall were slain.   Sentinel surrendered, and to help restore friendship between the kingdoms, Aubk-i was wed to the new king of Daggerfall,  .    However, she was popularly considered in Sentinel to be a prisoner of war.  

The Warp in the West
In  , Emperor   had sent a letter of some importance to  , the Queen of Daggerfall at the time.   Due to the War of Betony, the courier was delayed and when it arrived, Aubk-i was queen.   According to a witness, when she read the letter her jaw dropped and eyes widened in amazement.  According to the emperor, the   had been found.  According to legend, whoever bore the Totem could control  , an ancient   weapon used by   to conquer  . 

Aubk-i promised to deliver the letter to Mynisera,  but the Dowager Queen never got it.  Some say the letter was stolen by the   and sold to  , chief of the Minat Orcs and leader of  ;  others say it was Queen Aubk-i herself who sold it to the Orc chieftain.  Regardless, Gortwog sold copies of the letter to the major powers in the   region, setting off a power struggle for possession of the Totem and Numidium.  

The event is now known as the  .   ; seven factions simultaneously activated Numidium to their own ends.  The resulting death and devastation has been described as "tragic, and beyond mortal comprehension",  but when the dust had settled the region had become more unified than at any point in modern history, leading some to dub the events the "Miracle of Peace". 

By  , Aubk-i and Gothryd had four children and were beloved by the realm.  Their son Camaron's marriage to Lady   of  , suggested peaceful relations would continue for some time. 

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For game-specific information, see the Daggerfall article about Aubk-i.

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Lore:Belharza

Belharza the Man-Bull was the son of the Empress   and her consort,  , and one of the first  s.  He succeeded his mother as ruler of the   upon her death in  . Little is known about the emperor's life and reign as most records of the period were destroyed following the rise of the  .  Private correspondence between Belharza and Alessia is held in the   in  , though its contents are unspecified.  According to some scholars, the curvature of Belharza's horns (infamously depicted in Tertia Gallus's heretical renderings circa  ) are one of the only aesthetic features that sets him apart from Morihaus. 

A surviving document from an Alessian Order sect indirectly implies that Belharza was troubled by large   hordes.  One controversial interpretation of an ancient tablet fragment called the Belharza Stone asserts that the precursors of the xenophobic Order may have openly clashed with Belharza, and violently purged the minotaurs from the Empire.  Ancestor moths that served under Belharza during their corporeal stage were still in use at the end of the  .  

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