The Prayers of Baranat Content . The Prayers of Baranat A Traditional Myth When the Lady Genevrah was kidnapped from her estate and held for ransom , her mother sent word out that whoever rescued her would be allowed to marry her and inherit the land . Unfortunately , in those troubled days , kidnappings , murders , and thievery were rampant , and there was a dearth of able - bodied adventurers for such assignments . In fact , the only person who answered her call was a skinny , little fellow named Baranat . “ You are certainly brave , but I fear you would never survive , ” said the old woman . “ My daughter , you see , has been kidnapped by the Coribael brothers whose physical prowess is the stuff of legend . ” “ My lady , ” said Baranat . “ When I was born , I was blessed by Vivec , Almalexia , and Sotha Sil , and I have the ear of the saints . If I run into any trouble , I ' ll call on them to aid my quest . ” Doubtful , but having no other prospects , the old woman sent Baranat off , explaining that the four brothers ' camp was to the north . In the center of the camp , the eldest and most powerful brother Airen Coribael was holding Lady Genevrah personally . Each of his brothers guarded a different post along the valley - - Baranat would have to defeat each to rescue the lady . Baranat rode many miles through the northern swamps before he came to the first of the brothers ' guard posts . There he saw Vanis Coribael , the youngest of the brothers , watching the valley for intruders . Vanis was known to be faster than the wind , a warrior who could thrash his opponents before they even unsheathed their weapons . Baranat took a look at his sad , cut - rate iron blade , and prayed to the saints . Saint Veloth the Pilgrim appeared before Baranat in shining robes , and smiled upon him , “ Baranat , put down your blade and I will make you swifter than bolt of lightning . ” Baranat dropped his blade and ran at Vanis , moving so fast he didn ' t rustle a leaf with his pace . In a flash , Vanis was dead by Baranat ' s hands . The adventurer continued on until he reached the second youngest Coribael brother , Feryn , who not only was as fast as Vanis , but so strong , he could rip a trama shrub up by the roots with two fingers . Baranat hid himself and trembled as he looked at the giant Feryn Coribael . Again , the young adventurer prayed to the saints . Saint Nerevar the Captain appeared before Baranat in golden armor , and smiled upon him , “ Baranat , I will make you stronger than a hundred warriors . ” Baranat rushed at Feryn , knocking the giant through a boulder which turned to dust on impact . Feryn tried to get to his feet , but Baranat tore him apart , scattering him across the valley floor in eighty - seven pieces . Beyond Feryn ' s post was a raging river , where the second eldest Coribael brother , Horis , stood guard . Horis , who was faster than his brother Vanis , stronger than his brother Feryn , and so tough that he could swim in the lava of Dagoth Ur like it was the Padomaic Ocean . Baranat thought of his own tolerance for pain , which was minimal , and prayed to the saints for help . Saint Roris the Martyr appeared before Baranat with flesh like sparkling gems , and smiled on him , “ Baranat , I will make you unyielding as the heart of Oblivion . ” Baranat rushed at Horis , and two plunged into the rushing river . For twelve hours , they wrestled one another under the water , until Horis could hold his breath no more and drowned . Baranat pulled himself out of the river and continued down the valley , until he reached the camp . Airen Coribael himself was there , guarding a squirming sack which Baranat assumed either contained Lady Genevrah or several large cats . The young adventurer quailed at the prospect of doing battle with Airen Coribael , the swiftest , strongest , sturdiest , and most accomplished fighter of the brothers . He prayed to the saints for help . Saint Olms the Just appeared before Baranat in a burst of flame , and smiled on him , “ Baranat , I will make you more cunning in battle than the most dangerous of daedra . ” Baranat walked calmly into the camp and began battle with Airen Coribael . The fight lasted seven days , and for six of them , Airen had the upper hand . He rained kicks and punches down using the arrhythmic style the Khajiit call Goutfang ; he parried and blocked in all the fashions of the great Nordic warriors ; he maintained his balance , coordination , speed , strength , timing , and tactics as the moons rose and fell from the sky . But on the seventh day , as he was preparing his Killing Blow , he suddenly stopped , eyes wide open . The blood drained from his face , and he realized the trap he had stepped into . A trap with no escape . With three quick flashes of his hand , Baranat completed the Cycle of Blood , the old Redguard fighting style he had begun on day one . Airen Coribael breathed no more . The young adventurer ran to open the sack where Lady Genevrah lay . His first surprise . She had a face like a dreugh and as she began to berate him for taking his time , he realized that she had a very , very , very unpleasant personality as well . Several days later , when they were back at the old woman ' s court , he discovered that the estate that he would be inheriting was utterly dissolute by decades of blight storms and poor crops . Saint Delyn the Wise watched the young adventurer from a cloud in the sky , and smiled on him , “ Baranat , before you fight , find out what you ' re fighting for . ”