I Am Mannimarco

You have been granted audience with Mannimarco, King of Worms. Choose your questions wisely.

[honored-worm-king]

A Declaration: To My Loyal Followers

Welcome, to those of you both old and new; I extend my gratitude to each of you for your presence. It is time for me to deliver on a long-promised summary.

Those who have read my journal entries and correspondences via this blog for some time know where I currently stand. To those confused, I now offer clarification regarding my recent and dramatic changes in circumstance. Do not be confused; you have indeed come to the right place, should you wish to hear from myself. I merely wish to take the time to enumerate some key facts about which I have received questions.

Yes, I am indeed that Mannimarco. Yes, those of you familiar with my exploits leading to the current day in the second era are correct in your knowledge. However, due to recent changes in my outlook — primarily involving the death of my former mentor, and the implications I was forced to ponder as a result — I can no longer lay full claim to the title “King of Worms”. I have left my former Order behind me, and have established a new life with one I should have stood beside long ago. You join me now, not on a quest to conquer, but on a quest to rebuild what I thought lost, as I ascertain my new and evolving place in this curious world we call Nirn.

Be assured, this is far from the last you have heard of me. I am and always will be welcoming any queries regarding my past, present, or perceived future, and will answer them in time, to the best of my abilities.

I await your correspondences, my dear followers.

- Mannimarco, former King of Worms

[caliblorn]

redirects my current atla brainrot back to TES

[honored-worm-king]

Interesting. Quite interesting. You certainly make an excellent case regarding connections to the Psijic Order.

Based on what information I have of this particular fictional reality, however… might I humbly suggest the idea of swapping our elemental abilities? Vanus is quite fond of — and quite adept at — the use of lightning, with the strong personality to match. I, meanwhile, have always been highly skilled in Restoration. And this “blood bending” I have seen sounds ever so fascinating…

Regardless, your art is excellent. Bravo yet again.

[caliblorn]

In all honesty, I had the same thought when choosing their...your! Elements. Vanus would be fit for lightning bending, and blood bending is indeed your cup of tea. Plus, the whole affinity with the moon that water bending is bound to have... it fits very very well.

I think in the end I decided to go for a more symbolic approach to the elements. "Fire is the element of power. The people of the fire nation have desire and will, and the energy and drive to achieve what they want." "Water is the element of change. The people of the water tribe are capable of adapting to many things. They have a deep sense of community and love that holds them together through anything". And quite frankly, I also wanted to keep the original color schemes for the characters to be immediately recognizable.

But now that I've perked your interest...I might try a little swap <3

[honored-worm-king]

Ah, yes, excellent points. Our color schemes and personal philosophies do correlate well as you have presented them. When combined with our skill sets, they do create a rather interesting dichotomy, do they not? The interplay of Fire and Water… a fascinating train of thought, when one is in an introspective mood.

Do keep us appraised of any further endeavors, whether that be regarding this alternate reality or any others.

[caliblorn]

redirects my current atla brainrot back to TES

[honored-worm-king]

Interesting. Quite interesting. You certainly make an excellent case regarding connections to the Psijic Order.

Based on what information I have of this particular fictional reality, however… might I humbly suggest the idea of swapping our elemental abilities? Vanus is quite fond of — and quite adept at — the use of lightning, with the strong personality to match. I, meanwhile, have always been highly skilled in Restoration. And this “blood bending” I have seen sounds ever so fascinating…

Regardless, your art is excellent. Bravo yet again.

[honored-worm-king]

I can only wonder what abomination resulted from the combination of these three topics that prompted you to ask after all of them at once. One that I want no part in, of that I am certain.

What I will inform you of is this: you are correct in your supposition that Vaermina’s dominion is nightmares, dreams, and dark omens. She reigns over Quagmire, and is not on the best of terms with several of the other Daedric Princes. I have no knowledge of any association with either dragons or necromancy.

As for dragons themselves, dragon cults have been known to conscript members into serving as necromancies thralls in order to safeguard tombs of their priests and sites of their practice. I believe these are referred to as “draugr” in the northern regions of Tamriel, such as Skyrim. Dragons themselves are not a terribly common sight, so while information on their own unique magic is scarce, it would not surprise me to see thralls in service of dragons due to such precedents.

As for your final point, well… I assure you both dragons and necromancy are quite capable of inducing nightmares.

[honored-worm-king]

What do you do to style that gorgeous hair?

I am sorry to inform you that a good portion of it is simply due to genetics. Altmeri nobility is so very particular about selecting their children’s physical traits, after all. I have been a smooth, shiny, silvery blonde my entire life.

That said, I wash it every other day. First, a honey-based mixture, applied and allowed to sit. Rinse with rose-infused water. Wash with a seaweed and sea salt cleanser. Rinse again. Wrap in a towel and hand dry until just damp. Then, apply a gentle heat to finish the drying process, running root to tip.

I typically use a touch of magic for the last step, though most simply sit in the sun, and I have heard of some sitting above warm coals as they run their hands through their hair.

[honored-worm-king]

Well, though I may have missed capturing the precise milestone, it appears there are now over a hundred of you subscribing to my ramblings and samples of wisdom.

Each and every one of you has my deepest gratitude. It is my honor and my pleasure to continue answering any questions and curiosities thrown my way. I look forward to doing so for quite a while yet.

Perhaps I will hold some minor celebration in honor of this. Do feel free to make suggestions.

[caliblorn]

Mannimarco, sir.... weren’t you on your redemption arc?????? 😭😭😭😭😭

[honored-worm-king]

Oh, come now, can’t a mer have a little fun once in a while?

[honored-worm-king]

Well, though I may have missed capturing the precise milestone, it appears there are now over a hundred of you subscribing to my ramblings and samples of wisdom.

Each and every one of you has my deepest gratitude. It is my honor and my pleasure to continue answering any questions and curiosities thrown my way. I look forward to doing so for quite a while yet.

Perhaps I will hold some minor celebration in honor of this. Do feel free to make suggestions.

[honored-worm-king]

Greetings, Worm King! I hope you’re having a nice evening. I assume, from your recent posts that your relationship with Vanus has changed..quite a bit? It seems that you are no longer enemies, of course . Please forgive my curiosity…but If you don't mind a personal question, how is your relationship with the Great Mage now? Are you guys getting through your problems, have you managed to forgive each other? Has it become something... more?

And greetings to you, wherever you may be.

I do not begrudge your curiosity. I have not exactly been secretive in my writings here, after all. I only request that what is divulged here remain between friends, as it were. It simply would not do to have any prying authorities searching for my location — or my associates.

Allow me, then, to explain. Vanus and I have indeed undergone quite the recent changes in our relationship. More precisely, that we have one now. We have agreed to put aside our past differences and attempt to rebuild our previous friendship, and then some. We are no longer enemies, but partners. In order for us to even attempt this, I was required to come to terms with some aspects and facts about myself that I had been keeping buried for quite some time.

To greatly simply a complex emotional reckoning, some few years ago, I was presented with a crisis. I was… quite shocked, to not only be informed that our shared mentor, the late Ritemaster Iachesis, had passed, but to learn that no one had told me so for several years, because they assumed that I would not care. I reflected deeply upon what brought me so far from the person I once was, and why I truly pursued necromancy so intently. I decided that the pursuit of personal power to the destruction of all else was no longer worth it. I abandoned my previous life, and began to live in quiet seclusion, as something of a “recovery” period.

In the meantime, Vanus and I… reconnected. I apologized for the wrong I had done him, knowing that I could not change it, but vowing to attempt to be better going forward. I was unambiguously thrilled to have him accept those terms.

I still have many faults. I am selfish, vain, temperamental, and can still be quite ruthless, though now more often in words than actions. I am still the mer who once claimed himself to be the King of Worms, god in the making. But that is no longer entirely me. I am still growing, even after some six centuries of life. Such is life’s nature; change, and adaptation.

For now, I am simply pleased to go through that process with someone dear to me at my side.

[honored-worm-king]

Yes, it is indeed I. King of Worms, lifelong… something to Archmagister Vanus Galerion, the future Necromancer’s Moon according to seers in some timelines, etcetera.

Admiration and amazement are welcome and appreciated.

If you are not yet familiar, I would recommend reading the letter I have “pinned” to this extensive account of my recent doings. Though I hardly need an introduction, that one should suffice.

[guildmaster-galerion]

Wait a moment, how did you accomplish that? To pin your letter to the beginning of your “website”? Have I missed some form of change to this medium? I don’t recall this being an option before…

Hm. Perhaps I need to study this “blog” a little further, still…

[honored-worm-king]

There are quite a lot of features available, most of which I do not use. I simply thought it wise to have a brief word on my circumstances be the first thing to greet newcomers once they become aware of my existence.

But, should you find anything else especially if interest, do let me know.

[caliblorn]

Peepaws on this webbed site (probably some kind of Mephala artifact) 

[guildmaster-galerion]

How did you—

…Surely that isn’t what I looked like. I’m certain I had a more… inquisitive expression!

[caliblorn]

It is a secret I cannot reveal, dear Guildmaster, for the consciousness of my existence might mean the cease of yours! But not worry; nothing was stained, nothing was damaged, nothing was stolen - well, apart from the particularly accurate depiction of the two of you in that precise moment! Nice nightgown, by the way⁓

[honored-worm-king]

Well, well…

I thank you for your accurate and flattering image of the two of us. Many of my companions and I were quite thrilled to see it grace us earlier in the day. I also applaud your rather well executed teasing. Your exchanges with Vanus and Valanthae both have been relayed. I do so enjoy someone who knows how to play such a game.

As the Imperials like to say, bravo, on all accounts. I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

[honored-worm-king]

Any clue on what happened to the hero of daggerfall? What the heck is up with the “Warp of the West” anyway?

From all I understand of the potential future incident in Daggerfall, no. I am aware primarily of my own speculated role in the affair, entailing my attempts to seize the Numidium and utilize it to ascend to godhood. Whether or not this incident will actually come to pass given the deviations in timelines remains to be seen.

The fabled “Warp of the West” itself sounds to be an incident similar to the Dragon Break of the Middle Dawn, though much shorter and more localized. One could therefore expect similar distortions involving space and time — past, present, and future alike. Historical sources will likely suffer from inconsistencies on the event, but generally speaking, the results I have heard rumored involve the consolidation of the kingdoms of High Rock, and their subsequent peace and unification with the Empire.

All this aside, the only unambiguously positive facet of this rather convoluted future I have heard of is my own choice in clothing.

[honored-worm-king]

Yes, it is indeed I. King of Worms, lifelong… something to Archmagister Vanus Galerion, the future Necromancer’s Moon according to seers in some timelines, etcetera.

Admiration and amazement are welcome and appreciated.

If you are not yet familiar, I would recommend reading the letter I have “pinned” to this extensive account of my recent doings. Though I hardly need an introduction, that one should suffice.

[guildmaster-galerion]

Wait a moment, how did you accomplish that? To pin your letter to the beginning of your “website”? Have I missed some form of change to this medium? I don’t recall this being an option before…

Hm. Perhaps I need to study this “blog” a little further, still…

[honored-worm-king]

There are quite a lot of features available, most of which I do not use. I simply thought it wise to have a brief word on my circumstances be the first thing to greet newcomers once they become aware of my existence.

But, should you find anything else especially if interest, do let me know.

[honored-worm-king]

Yes, it is indeed I. King of Worms, lifelong… something to Archmagister Vanus Galerion, the future Necromancer’s Moon according to seers in some timelines, etcetera.

Admiration and amazement are welcome and appreciated.

If you are not yet familiar, I would recommend reading the letter I have “pinned” to this extensive account of my recent doings. Though I hardly need an introduction, that one should suffice.

[caliblorn]

Alright, alright, I’m very aware of the “no fraternization” rule of the Mages Guild, but I think they deserve a post-Coldharbour break. Maybe the Guild has organized a little evening for those who came back. Oh, did you know Altmer not handling alcohol is one of my fave headcanons?

[guildmaster-galerion]

I find it paramount to remind those Mages of the Guild that our body’s rule regarding fraternization has been implemented upon reasonable grounds. We are an organization quite proud in our professionalism and knowledge, both virtues which our members should strive to exude.

…That said, I am well known for my strong belief that there is an exception to most rules— within reason.

[valanthae]

(NOT) GAMING

Their ass is NOT reading

Rules against fraternisation, hmm? Born out of… extensive research on the topic?

[guildmaster-galerion]

…In my defense, this is not an example of the Mages Guild.

[nerecar]

Shhh Valanthae… Don’t argue about this. We all know about Mannimarco’s corrupting influence. ;)

[honored-worm-king]

Oh, I assure you, “corruption” had nothing to do with that.

[valanthae]

You never did tell us, how long did it take, exactly, for you to go from “who is the Trechtus person” to this? And who corrupted whom, exactly?

[honored-worm-king]

Years. Quite a few of them, I might add. Though I strongly suspect both of us were harboring certain thoughts even prior to our admitting them.

As to your second question… one might argue that we both corrupted one another in somewhat different ways. Vanus tempted me into allowing myself a level of expression considered vulgar by the Altmeri nobility. But it was I who first instigated the truest improprieties.

[caliblorn]

Alright, alright, I’m very aware of the “no fraternization” rule of the Mages Guild, but I think they deserve a post-Coldharbour break. Maybe the Guild has organized a little evening for those who came back. Oh, did you know Altmer not handling alcohol is one of my fave headcanons?

[guildmaster-galerion]

I find it paramount to remind those Mages of the Guild that our body’s rule regarding fraternization has been implemented upon reasonable grounds. We are an organization quite proud in our professionalism and knowledge, both virtues which our members should strive to exude.

…That said, I am well known for my strong belief that there is an exception to most rules— within reason.

[valanthae]

(NOT) GAMING

Their ass is NOT reading

Rules against fraternisation, hmm? Born out of… extensive research on the topic?

[guildmaster-galerion]

…In my defense, this is not an example of the Mages Guild.

[nerecar]

Shhh Valanthae… Don’t argue about this. We all know about Mannimarco’s corrupting influence. ;)

[honored-worm-king]

Oh, I assure you, “corruption” had nothing to do with that.

[honored-worm-king]

if you ever come to England, you should call the teens here "wankers" it means "very good friend" and they will respect you.

While I respect your attempt at a setup, I do have a Bosmer or two in my daily life who use that term, you know. I will therefore decline, unless I come upon someone who deserves the label.

[honored-worm-king]

Were you ever declared aprax?

Now this is a rather entertaining point amongst myself and my close circle.

For my crimes against the Psijic Order and Altmeri society, by killing and raising my peers in necromantic experimentation, it was decided that I should be declared aprax, yes. Others have been outcast for far smaller offenses. That being said, however, I was banished to the mainland immediately after my trial upon Artaeum. I, therefore, never stood before a council of my peers, and never had my calian confiscated and shattered, as is traditionally done when a mer becomes aprax. Therefore, should I ever choose to set foot upon Summerset again, I would have a credible social currency anyway.

So, you might say I am aprax without properly being aprax. Amusing, yes?

[honored-worm-king]

Why are High Elves superior to everyone else?

I will answer the more accurate question of why Altmer believe they are superior. To claim they are so is simply false, though many of my kin would happily toss me in a boat to Thras for such a declaration.

To put it simply, Altmer have constructed a way of life for themselves that suits them perfectly, and so have decided that Summerset is a paradise. Any who beg to differ — including, as I understand it, the recent waves of immigrants and newcomers — are branded as simply not knowing of what they speak, and therefore, lesser. For all their faults, Altmer do highly value their cultural institutions of art and learning, and so ignorance is highly frowned upon. I will leave the irony and hypocrisy of that to sink in.

To answer more theologically and historically, Altmer believe themselves to be more direct descendants of the Ehlnofey, to the point that their storied homeland of Aldmeris is referred to as “Old Ehlnofey”. This supposedly has left them with more power and knowledge from their ancient ancestors than the average denizen of Nirn, explaining both their penchant for magic and their markedly long lives. Whether this is actually true or not, of course, cannot definitively be proven by any living mer.