Loremaster ' s Archive : Thwarting The Daedra Loremaster ' s Archive : Thwarting the Daedra is part of the " Loremaster ' s Archive " series written by Lawrence Schick , the Loremaster of . This entry was published on 10 / 13 / 2014 . Content . By Flaminius Auctor Even in peaceful times , Daedric Princes doggedly prod at Tamriel , building power and working toward their vile goals . Now , as war erupts across the provinces , it is certain they ’ ve doubled their malevolent efforts , and every citizen must be on the lookout for evidence of Daedric activities . As Cyrodiil ’ s Province General for the Fighters Guild , I take my responsibility to educate and protect seriously . Knowledge , which I offer you here , is a mighty weapon — a population that knows what to look for can stop a cult before it manages any large - scale atrocities . Mehrunes Dagon is a particularly nasty character among the gallery of horrors from Oblivion . He revels in destruction on a grand scale , from deaths caused by floods or earthquakes to mass murders , and enjoys making a show of any influence he can exert on Nirn . His penchant for flagrant displays of power makes it no surprise that his cults draw more membership than those of the less conspicuous Princes . What can a regular citizen do , though , in the face of such evil ? More than you might think ! Everyone can learn to recognize the early signs that a cult might be nearby . Dismantling a cult before it grows to an appreciable size is the most effective way to stamp out Daedric influence and prevent massive summonings , wanton destruction , and other disasters from coming to fruition . This guide will help you recognize the stirrings of Daedric cults , especially those of Mehrunes Dagon : First , be aware of your neighbors . Watch for unexplained changes in their routines or behavior , strange flashing lights in their fields or homes late at night , eerie chanting , and disappearances of farm animals ( or , worse , other neighbors ) . These can all be signs of a budding cult . Be wary of strangers in town who take special interest in outcasts , criminals , or unruly teenagers — all of these are common recruitment targets . Cults of Mehrunes Dagon have some unique characteristics . We in the Fighters Guild have identified the end of Sun ’ s Dusk as a particularly active time for these organizations . If a cult of Dagon operates in your area , you may notice changes in your environment as they attempt to incite disasters — more rain , no rain , or unusual tremors in the ground can all be signs . Dagon cultists also exhibit a sick fascination with setting buildings , animals , and people ablaze and often bear the symbol of a fiery , rising sun . If you suspect someone you know of cult involvement , proceed with caution . Even someone close to you can be corrupted , and it is difficult to remove the black roots of Daedric filth once they take hold . Do not hesitate to report your suspicions — if they can be reached early enough , it may be possible to reverse the influence of the cult . For your own safety , do not act alone or attempt to confront a possible cult member . Even a once - trustworthy friend involved with a cult may mean you harm . Report immediately to the Fighters Guild , where professionals can assist you ! Armed with this knowledge , you can aid all of Tamriel in preventing Daedric cults from growing and spreading . Pass this book along to a friend or neighbor and we will stop the Daedric threat together . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Flaminius Auctor answers your questions : “ To many , Mehrunes Dagon and Molag Bal seem very similar . Can you point out the major differences between these two hated Daedric Princes ? ” – TheHumanFloyd Flaminius Auctor says , “ To mere mortals who find themselves on the receiving end of Daedric devastation , distinctions between the worst of the Princes may seem academic at best . However , though the ends of Dagon and Bal seem similar , their means could not be more distinct . Mehrunes Dagon revels in direct destruction — his cultists will set your city on fire and burn it to the ground . Molag Bal exists to dominate and deceive — his cultists will persuade you that a plague is loose , and the only way to stop it is to burn your city down yourself . ” “ What of Mehrunes Dagon ' s claim to Tamriel ? He can ' t have given it up , since his most vigorous attempt to enforce it is in the future . How does he feel about Molag Bal encroaching on ‘ his ’ property ? ” – Vivian Unshadowed Flaminius Auctor says , “ Though your question is somewhat confusingly phrased , I ’ ll answer as best I can . We all must fear and beware Dagon ’ s future plans , for his hunger for destruction is insatiable , and there can be no doubt but that his cultists plan deep and long - burgeoning conspiracies . It ’ s also well known that Mehrunes Dagon and Molag Bal are bitter rivals , and will thwart each other ’ s schemes if given the opportunity . Indeed , such events may occur and never come to public knowledge ! ” “ If the Dragonfires are not lit [ during ESO ] , wouldn ' t it be free reign for Mehrunes Dagon to also attempt to invade Tamriel with Oblivion Gate s ? ” – KowalRoyale Flaminius Auctor says , “ I ’ m by no means a scholar of such matters , but it seems to me that the affairs of the Divines are not that simple , and there is probably a lot more involved in things like cross - planar invasions than we know — possibly even more than we CAN know . The Mundus is no flimsy tissue of conjecture ; the gods wrought well when they made the world , and it is not so easily unmade . ”