The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimhas a fairamount of supernatural creaturesthat inhabit its world. Throughout the game and its DLCs, the player will be able toenter certain parts of Oblivion, the realm of the Daedra. There are references to the Daedra throughout the lands of Skyrim, with cults worshipping them togiant statues madein honor of Daedric Princes.
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The Daedra are mysterious, but through exploring Skyrim and talking to the characters that inhabit it, it is possible to learn a little more about the creatures. By completing Daedra quests, the player is also able to meet some Daedric Princes themselves.
10The Oblivion Protagonist Became Sheogorath
InThe Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, the Hero of Kvatch can become Lord Sheogorath at the end of theShivering IslesDLC. It is interesting to realize this heroic player has suddenly become a Daedric Prince. What this possibly means is the Hero of Kvatch and be seen in Skyrim.
The player inSkyrimcan meet Sheogorath by taking part in the Daedric quest “The Mind of Madness.” Assuming no one has taken the mantle of Sheogorath from the hero, this is the same character played inOblivion.
9Daedra Translates Into ‘Not Our Ancestors’
In the language of elves, Daedra translates into “not our ancestors.” This is the opposite of Adria, which can be translated into “our ancestors.” This also references how theDaedra refusedto take part in creating the world.
This also explains why Daedra do not have a strong connection to Nirn, the world the series takes place on. Despite this, Daedra is still worshipped by certain species and cults in Tamriel.
8Reachmen Are Rumored To Have Bred With Daedra
According to The Pocket Guide to the Empire, it is believed that the Reachmen have interbred with Daedra. If this is true, it is one of the few confirmed people who are related to the Daedra.
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This could possibly explain some of the rituals and magic the Forsworn inSkyrimare able to do. Until a brave explorer can do more research on the Reachmen, nothing can be confirmed for certain.
7Mythic Dawn Caused Oblivion Crisis
In the city of Dawnstar, players can find a museum dedicated to the Mythic Dawn. The owner is named Silus Vesuius, who has family ties to the group. What players might not know is that the Mythic Dawn are what caused the Oblivion Crisis.
The group assassinated Uriel Septim VII and his heirs, helping Mehrunes Dagon enter the realm. Players who open the cases in the museum are also able to gain Mythic Dawn robes and read books relating to the group.
6Molag Bal Created Vampires
Molag Bal is the Daedric Prince to destruction and a lot of other vulgar things. He is also the creator of vampires that can be found throughout the series, with the first recorded vampire being a woman named Lamae Bal. The way she became a vampire might be triggering, so be warned.
Molag Bal defiled Lamae and bled on her, leaving her to die. If a woman is able to survive this, they will become a vampire. Because of this, vampires now roam the lands of Tamriel, looking for their next victim.
5Daedroth Serve Molag Bal
Keeping on the subject of Molag Bal, he also has another set of creatures that serve him. Luckily not found inSkyrim, these creatures are alligator-like in appearance and are tough.
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Because of the size of these creatures, they have difficulty moving in small locations and cannot follow players into buildings. It is terrifying to think Molag Bal could summon these anytime he wanted to into the lands of Skyrim.
4Daedric Princes Are The Oldest Of All Daedra
Daedric Princes are the most powerful of the Daedra and the most well known to the people of Tamriel. These are also the creatures that did not take part in the creation of the world, creating their own planes in Oblivion. Because they are the oldest, they are also the wisest and most known.
Most of the other Daedra were created by these Daedric Princes. These entities were created either to fill their plane of Oblivion or to serve the Prince.
3Some Daedric Princes Show Their True Form
InSkyrim, the player does not see the true form of a lot of the Daedric Princes. A few they are able to see are Nocturnal, Sheogorath, and Sanguine. The rest either speak to the player through their statues or telepathically.
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Nocturnal and Sheogorath take on the form of a human, while Sanguine stays in his Daedric appearance. Despite having gendered appearances, Daedric Princes are genderless.
2Some Daedric Prince Artifacts Aren’t Daedric
While some Daedric artifacts are Daedric in make, others have been taken from the mortal realm. The shield Spellbreaker can be found by completing a Daedric quest inSkyrim, but players will be able to notice it looks Dwarven. That is because it was onceowned by a Dwemer kingwho used it in battle until it fell into the hands of Peryite.
Another Daedric artifact that was mortal-made is the hammer called Volendrung. It was used by the same Dwemer king and isalso how Hammerfell got its name. At some point, it came into the possession of the Daedric Prince Malacath.
1Daedric Hearts Look Human
Daedra hearts can be found inSkyrimand are useful for making potions. If the player happens to look at the heart in the inventory, they can notice that it looks human in nature. Daedra hearts can be found on defeated Hagravens, Dremora, and alchemists.
While appearing human, Daedric hearts have a few differences. There are more arteries located on the heart and it has a darker red color. Looking at this heart might reveal the people of Tamriel and Daedra are not that different.
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