Ancient Scrolls of the Dwemer VI Content . After many battles , it was clear who would win the war . The Chimer had great skills in magic and swordplay , but against the armored battalions of the Dwemer clad in the finest shielding wrought by Jnaggo , there was little hope of their ever winning . In the interests of keeping some measure of peace in the Land , Sthovin the Warlord agreed to a truce with Karenithil Barif the Beast . In exchange for the Disputed Lands , Sthovin gave Barif a mighty golem that would protect the Chimer ' s territory from the excursions of the Northern Barbarians . Barif was delighted with his gift and brought it back to his camp , where all his warriors gaped in awe at it . Sparkling gold in hue , it resembled a Dwemer cavalier with a proud aspect . To test its strength , they placed the golem in the center of an arena and flung magical bolts of lightning at it . Its agility was such that few of the bolts struck it . It had the wherewithal to pivot on its hips to avoid the brunt of the attacks without losing its balance , feet firmly planted on the ground . A volley of fireballs followed , which the golem ably dodged , bending its knees and its legs to spin around the blasts . The few times it was struck , it made certain to be hit in the chest and waist , the strongest parts of its body . The troops cheered at the sight of such an agile and powerful creation . With it leading the defense , the Barbarians of Skyrim would never again successfully raid their villages . They named it Chimarvamidium , the Hope of the Chimer . Barif had the golem brought to his chambers with all his housethanes . There they tested Chimarvamidium further , its strength , its speed , its resiliency . They could find no flaw with its design . " Imagine when the naked barbarians first meet this on one of their raids , " laughed one of the housethanes . " It is only unfortunate that it resembles a Dwemer instead of one of our own , " mused Karenithil Barif . " It is revolting to think that they will have a greater respect for our other enemies than us . " " I think we should never accepted the peace terms that we did , " said another , one of the most aggressive of the housethanes . " Is it too late to surprise the warlord Sthovin with an attack ? " " It is never too late to attack , " said Barif , " but what of his great armored warriors ? ” " I understand , " said Barif ' s spymaster , " that his soldiers always wake at dawn . If we strike an hour before , we can catch them defenseless before they ' ve had a chance to bathe , let alone don their armor . " " If we capture their armorer Jnaggo , then we too would know the secrets of blacksmith , " said Barif . " Let it be done . We will attack tomorrow , an hour before dawn . " So it was settled . The Chimer army marched at night and swarmed into the Dwemer camp . They were relying on Chimarvamidium to lead the first wave , but it malfunctioned and began attacking the Chimer ' s own troops . Added to that , the Dwemer were fully armored , well - rested , and eager for battle . The surprise was turned , and most of the high - ranking Chimer , including Karenithil Barif the Beast , were captured . Though they were too proud to ask , Sthovin explained to them that he had been warned of their attack by a Calling from one of his men . " What man of yours is in our camp ? " sneered Barif . Chimarvamidium , standing erect by the side of the captured , removed its head . Within its metal body was Jnaggo , the armorer . " A Dwemer child of eight can create a golem , " he explained , " but only a truly great warrior and armorer can pretend to be one . "