Altmeri Pantheon

*Main article: Pantheons of Tamriel*
The **Altmeri Pantheon** is the set of gods worshiped by the Altmer. Derived from Aldmer ancestor worship, it focuses on a select group of spirits from which all Altmer claim descent.

## Revered and Worshiped Gods

### Auri-El

*Main article: Auri-El*
Auri-El is the soul of Anui-El, who, in turn, is the soul of Anu. He is the chief of most Aldmeri pantheons, frequently associated with Akatosh, and the primary ancestor for both the Altmer and Bosmer. He agreed to Lorkhan's plan to create the mortal plane, and then led the Aldmer against the armies of Lorkhan in mythic times, defeating him and establishing the first kingdoms of the Altmer, Atmora and Old Ehlnofey, before re-ascending to Aetherius.

### Trinimac

*Main article: Trinimac*
Warrior god, considered by some the strongest the Aedra. He led armies against the forces of Lorkhan during the Ehlnofey Wars. According to some stories, Trinimac was the one to defeat Lorkhan and tear out his heart. During the Merethic Era, according to some legends, Trinimac tried to stop the Chimer from leaving Summerset Isle, and was either eaten by Boethiah, or imitated by him. Following this, Trinimac was transformed into Malacath, and his followers to orcs, and used as a cautionary tale for the Altmer in dealing with Daedra.

### Magnus

*Main article: Magnus*
Patron deity of sorcery, Magnus withdrew from the creation of the world at the last second, tearing a hole to Atherius, creating the sun and allowing magicka to flow into Mundus. Some stories consider him the architect of Mundus.

### Syrabane

*Main article: Syrabane*
An Aldmeri god-ancestor of magic, also known as the Apprentices' God, Syrabane aided Bendu Olo in the Fall of the Sload. Through use of a magical ring, Syrabane saved many from the scourge of the Thrassian Plague.

### Y'ffre

*Main article: Y'ffre*
Although primarily associated with the Bosmer, Y'ffre forms part of the Altmeri pantheon, although its precise role and associations for the Altmer are unclear.

### Mara

*Main article: Mara*
As in other cultures, Mara is known as a goddess of fertility and love, with little information available to distinguish her specific depiction in the Altmeri pantheon.

### Haidoneus

*Main article: Haidoneus*
Haidoneus, also known as the "Deadgod", or the "Unseen One", is the God of Tombs and burials. Haidoneus usually appears a mortal who once served in the Psijic Order, as well serving as a warrior or a knight to Auri-El, who was later elevated to divinity. Haidoneus is described as a very pale Altmer tall warrior in elven steel plate. Haidoneus gained friendships with his fellow deities, Xarxes, Syrabane, and Magnus. As the Dead God, he allows souls to roam in his pocket realm, the Black Pit, the Elven equivalent of later transformed into the Underworld. Every year of the Last Seed, he hosted a tournament in his pocket realm called "The Mirai Arena", who determined the winner of the winning mortal to live in the Black Pit for the end of times.

### Xarxes

*Main article: Xarxes*
Xarxes began as a scribe to Auri-El, and has kept track of all Aldmeri accomplishments since the beginning of time. Others indicate that he was an Aldmer pries who ascended to divinity. Also known as the One Who Watches, he is the keeper of merish genealogies, and as such is a keeper of status and social stability for the Altmer. He created his wife, Oghma, from his favorite moments in history. While she is his creation, some tales indicate that he gave her some degree of free will.

Although it is not mentioned in any Altmeri legends, Hermaeus Mora claims to have given Xarxes particular knowledge, which is written in the Oghma Infinium, which implies some degree of fellowship between the two deities.

## References

1. ↑ *Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: Summerset Isles* – Imperial Geographic Society
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 *Varieties of Faith: The High Elves*
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *The Monomyth*
4. ↑ *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim* – Dialogue with Gelebor
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 *The Changed Ones*
6. ↑ *The True Nature of Orcs*
7. ↑ *Before the Ages of Man* – Aicantar of Shimerene
8. ↑ *Loremaster's Archive: Mysteries Of The Mundus Stones*
9. ↑ *The Tale of Syrabane*
10. ↑ *Famed Artifacts of Tamriel*
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 *Tu'whacca, Arkay, Xarxes* – Lady Cinnabar of Taneth
12. ↑ *The Everscriven Tome*
13. ↑ *Xarxes and Oghma* – Thandelieth
14. ↑ *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* – dialogue with Hermaeus Mora