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Hircine

"There are many kinds of werecreatures, werewolves the most famous of them all. However, I am interested in a type heard of only in rumours: the wereshark. Sadly, my expeditions have yet to yield results. If I continue these expeditions any longer, I will have spent more time in water than on land these past few seasons."

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

Hircine, also known as the Lord of the Hunt and Master of Beasts, is a Daedric Prince. He rules over the spheres of the Hunt, the Chase, and the Greatest Game. He is one of the most commonly worshipped of the Daedric Princes, as his sphere advocates for allowing his prey - to which he refers to as the Hare - a fair chance, while also relishing in the thrill of the hunt. He tends to be more straightforward than other Daedric Princes who may prefer schemes over direct action, which has also made him more popular among the general populus.

Lycanthropes

Lycanthropy, people turning into werebeasts, is something that originates from Hircine as a blessing of his, and they are often called his children. He despises those who accepted his blessing willingly but then regret it or free themselves of it, and has been known to kill those who regret their lycanthrophy. Whether their blessing was willingly received or not, lycanthropes' souls are claimed by Hircine, and so after their demise they spend their afterlife in Hircine's domain.

Realm

Hircine's Oblivion realm is called the Hunting Grounds. It is a forest of massive proportions where lycanthropes and unicorns roam, and all of the animals are much larger than those seen in Nirn.

Hircine's followers spend their afterlife in the Hunting Grounds, living in hunting lodges and participating in hunts, getting to witness the endless cycle of death and rebirth of nature and the excitement of the hunt. As well as his followers, lycanthropes spend their afterlife in the Hunting Grounds as well, experiencing the thrill of the hunt for an eternity. And if a mortal were to die in the Hunting Grounds, their soul will stay there.

Great Hunt

To signal the start of the Great Hunt, Secunda, the lesser moon, turns red. The Hunt lasts until the Bloodmoon fades. The Bloodmoon has as such become a symbol for the Great Hunt, and those wishing to join craft and wear bloodstained bone pendants in the shape of a moon, though Hircine's choice in who should participate is not restricted to those with the pendant.

The Great Hunts, also known as Hunter's Games, are set in Hircine's realm, the Hunting Grounds, and happen frequently, though outside his realm they happen once per era. The Hunt consists of the hunters and the hunted party, the Hare, who is personally chosen by Hircine. The Hunt changes for each era, but typically it includes the hunters - often lycanthropes and followers of Hircine - attempting to kill the Hare who is trying to escape and outsmart the hunters. A key part of the Hunt is Hircine's Law of the Hunt, which stipulates that the Hare must have a genuine chance at escaping.

The winner of the Hunt is allowed to request a boon from Hircine, but simply participating in the Great Hunt is considered an honour among many.

Traveler's advice: Despite his Law of the Hunt stipulating that the Hare be granted a fair chance at escape, it does not mean that said chance will be significantly large or easy to access. Neither the Great Hunt nor any smaller hunts Hircine's followers arrange are to be taken lightly. It is not unheard of for his followers to put up hunts of their own, ones with exceedingly few chances for the Hare, but those hunts also do not have a Daedric Prince looking over them, which gives the participants more options than just playing the game.

#tes #the elder scrolls #daedric prince #hircine #there seen to be many types of lycanthropy and with that comes different ways of being affected by it #some transform only during the full moon while some transform every night. some have more control over when they transform #and some experience intense bloodlust that may continue in their original form #which makes for post-transformation moments a very poor times for an interview...

Jel

"As a youngling, I only spoke Jel. Meeting with those who did not speak it was a shocking encounter, as their stillness of body felt like a refusal to talk, or an inability to. It soon became clear to me that they in turn thought me odd for relying on spoken word so little. It was what sparked my interest in languages: if two tongues can form such a wall between them, what would it take to break it and befriend the ones on the other side of that wall?"

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

Jel is spoken by Argonians hailing from Black Marsh, the language originating from the Hist trees. It is a language that uses many metaphors, and relies on body language, especially when it comes to expressing one's emotional state.

Body language

Jel is a tongue impossible for non-Argonians to speak fluently, as it heavily incorporates body language that is in part communicated with body parts only Argonians have. However, anyone can learn to read the body language of Jel, and speak its spoken words enough to be understood.

As a language heavily relying on body language, those who are used to speaking in Jel may find it difficult to read the emotions of those who do not and to express their own in a way that is understandable in other languages. This is why some prefer to say out loud their emotions based on how they would have shown them in Jel when speaking in Tamrielic, such as "I extend the claw of welcome."

Time

The concept of time does not exist in Jel, and so it lacks a word for it. The language, and in most cases the speakers of it, view life as a singular moment instead of multiple moments happening one after another. Time is thought of as a limited way to perceive reality, as it is simply an illusion to form a linear version of the events that happen.

Loan words

Daedric beings have no names in Jel, as the speakers of the language have wanted to keep it free of the taint of the Oblivion. Therefore, Daedra are referred to by words loaned from other languages, which have taken it upon themselves to name the Daedra.

Names

An Argonian child gets their name during Chukka-sei, the Naming day of the Argonian calendar set during the summer. During that day, the Argonian licks the Hist Sap and receives a name of their own through the Hist.

When traveling outside Black Marsh, some Argonians choose to gain a Tamrielic name alongside their Black Marsh name. Often their Tamrielic name is a direct translation of their Black Marsh name, such as Haj-Ei becoming Hides His Eyes. Tamrielic names can be written by either adding a hyphen between each word or opting for a between the words. There is no clear cut rule for this, but certain regions find certain ways more trendy, and thus a majority will follow certain spelling in said area.

Traveler's advice: Learning Jel can be a fascinating experience, but it is recommended to learn it from a speaker of Jel instead of literature. I have seen a practicing speaker of Jel mix up their spine of apology and rage-quill, which escalated the situation to catastrophical degrees, all because the illustrations of the book on Jel had been drawn by someone not well versed in either art or Argonian anatomy.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes languages #languages #jel #argonians #It goes without saying that some Argonians live outside of the reach of a Hist and therefore have no way to participate in Chukka-sei #in those cases the name is simply chosen like names are in many other languages instead of being given by a hist tree #i once knew a saxhleel who had been born in black marsh but had been taken away very young. they came back as an adult and #found the hist tree of their family. having lived with a tamrielic name their whole life but yearning to come back to their roots #they were allowed to participate in that summer's Chukka-sei #the intention was to allow them to participate to give them peace of mind but to everyone's surprise upon licking the sap they #turned to everyone with the widest eyes and proclaimed their new jel name with glee. i am glad the hist tree remembered them and #embraced their return. may they find joy in black marsh and in their roots.

Ta'agra

"I spent a lengthy amount of time in Elsweyr on a trip to help a friend with her project, and during that time I learned what I could of Ta'agra. My friend noted how quickly the language's habits slipped into my Tamrielic, and laughed about how despite my notable accent in Ta'agra, my Tamrielic made me sound like a local."

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

Ta'agra is spoken by Khajiit hailing from Elsweyr, and though many Khajiit can speak Tamrielic, those who are fluent in Ta'agra may find Ta'agra seeping into their Tamrielic as loan words and the tendency to talk in third person.

Script

Ta'agra has its own written script, but sadly I have not had the opportunity to learn its intricacies. However, I can say that the script looks like it would be easy to carve into something, possibly by using one's claws, which may be related to how the script came to be.

Names

Traditional Khajiiti names use honorifics in Ta'agra. They change according to the individual's station in life, such as their age, job, or gender. There is great freedom in how to write out a Ta'agra name in the sense that there are no standardised rules: the honorifics can be placed either before or after the name, and can be separated by either an apostrophe, hyphen, or not separated at all. Both the name and the honorific can be capitalised, but it is also possible for only the first of them to be capitalised.

Some examples of honorifics are "daro" for feminine individuals with nimble fingers, "jo" for masculine individuals who are respected scholars, physicians and mages, and "ri," rarely awarded, used for great leaders, such as Manes - though some use it playfully for those most... horizontally active.

It should be mentioned that sometimes Khajiiti names take on Tamrielic nicknames in addition to a Ta'agra name, but the nickname can also replace the Ta'agra name completely.

Traveler's advice: It may behoove a traveler to be familiar with the more common Ta'agra honorifics to be able to tell when one is being insulted. A child being called by "ma" can be cute, but when you make a mess by accident, a snarled "ma" attached to your name is an insult by itself.

#tes #the elder scrolls #elder scrolls #tes languages #ta'agra #for those curious ma is indeed typically used for children especially the ones dear to the speaker #but the time i accidentally dropped a friend's dear book into the fountain she most certainly did not see that as adorable.#i admit that my ta'agra was not at a fluent level at the time but that conversation taught me plenty of new words.#words i shall not teach here.

Mycoturgy

"My first visits to the Eastern parts of Vvardenfell, where mushroom cities are more common, filled me with awe at the creations, but also frustration, as it seems that mycoturges enjoy showing off just how labyrinthine their creations can be. I was near tempted to start marking my way as I got turned around again, but I suspected my hosts would ill have appreciated that." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

Mycoturgy is a branch of magic, used by mycoturges, fungimancers and shroomtenders, and it is used to control and shape fungi.

Morrowind Typically, only members of House Telvanni become mycoturges, but it is not unheard of for those outside of Telvanni to learn the arts of mycoturgy. The art is most common in Morrowind, but it has its rare few practicioners in other reaches of the world as well.

Creations Mycoturges create both houses and creatures out of mushrooms, and on rarer occasion, also weapons and accessories. Depending on the types of spores used, a mycoturge can change the properties of their creation, such as make them glow or give them a fierce temperament suited for a deadly mushroom.

They are often found practicing their art in Telvanni cities, as Telvanni typically set their residences in mushroom pods and towers created by mycoturges. The creation of a mushroom house takes several days, and the mycoturge is helped by various builders and foremen.

Animals created by mycoturges are called Gloomspore Creatures, and there is a wide variety of them, as the mycoturge in charge of creating them is the one to decide what kind of form they should take. Gloomspore Creatures vary from small pets to larger creations one could use as a mount. The creatures tend to mimic other, already existing animals in looks, as those are easier for the mycoturge to imagine and shape their creations after.

Practicioners Mycoturges often bear detailed mushroom-like markings drawn on both their head and body with ink created from mushrooms. Particularly venered practicioners can also wear mycoturge fascinators, a small cap worn lopsided, which the practicioner makes themselves. If the fascinator lasts for a full season of wear, the practicioner gains recognition as a master of their craft.

Traveler's advice: Mushroom houses tend to be quite durable, and you can treat them as such, but I would still advice caution against reckless use of fire indoors. I fear the Gateway Inn at Sadrith Mora may still bear marks of a misfired spell of mine...

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes morrowind #tes lore #tes people #tes creatures

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The Daedric Alphabet

"I tire of all spell scrolls I come across saying Woe Upon You. Why not something nicer, like Joy Upon You?"

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

The Daedric alphabet is used by both the Dunmer and the Daedra, the Dunmer using it as a remnant from a time when they worshipped the Daedra, before the Battle of Red Mountain in the First Era.

Exceptions

The letters Xayah (X) and Yahkem (Y) are sometimes omitted in scrolls and books, leaving only a blank space where the letter would be. They appear more commonly in banners and signs.

Writing styles

Daedric is not always written from left to right. On occassion it is written from up to down instead. Some places even write it upside down or mirrored, though this is less common. However, the most interesting way to write it is the decorative way often used in signs and banners, where the letters can overlap each other and vary in size, though the starting letter tends to be the largest, and different in colour than the rest.

Traveler's advice: If you ever journey to Morrowind, learning the basics of the Daedric alphabet can really enrich your journey, and also lessen the humiliating need to ask for directions when standing right by signs written in Daedric.

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//Doesn't quite suit the RP aspect of this blog, but since people have shown an interest in learning to write in Daedric, I figured I might show what it actually looks like!

#tes #the elder scrolls #daedric #daedric alphabets #i have a project with the intent to learn daedric better since i was sad i got rusty with it #as you can see i slipped a few times but then again that also happens with my usual handwriting #ooc post #i am a bit worried I'll only learn my own version that i modified to suit being handwritten #but i figure it's still a decent start #i tend to write out x and y and punctuation because it makes reading so much easier #but those usually aren't written out

Hist

"When a Hist dies, it de-ages rapidly, and turns into a seed that carries all the memories of the Hist and the Argonians it protected in life. I wish this was not something anyone would ever have the opportunity of witnessing." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

The Hist are their own species of large trees native to the Black Marsh. Their roots reach deep into the heart of Nirn. Some claim the Hist to be an ancient and sentient race, hailing from a realm of their own, but which got destroyed by the war of the Ehlnofey. There are multiple Hist trees, and they communicate with each other through their roots, though it is possible for a Hist to become isolated and unable to communicate with other Hist.

Argonians Argonians, otherwise known as People of the Root, have a deep connection to the Hist. The Hist's sap is said to be the blood, essence and soul of an Argonian. At tthe end of their life, Argonian souls return to the Hist.

Those who live in the Black Marsh incubate their eggs in pools of Hist sap to assist in their hatching ritual. Breaking this early connection can be deadly to the eggs.

Argonians who feel the need for a change in their physical gender can undergo a ceremony that allows the Hist to transform their body to the one they feel connected to. Afterwards, a grand celebration is held for the newly transformed Argonian.

Argonians born outside of Black Marsh cannot hear the Hist, and if an Argonian with a connection to a Hist travels far enough from their Hist, their connection will grow weaker until they travel back to the Hist again.

Communication The Hist can communicate in varying ways, which seem to depend on the individual Hist. This includes ways such as receiving dreams and hearing messages in the wind. Some Argonian tribes of Black Marsh appoint Sap-Speakers, who specialise in communing with the Hist.

The Hist are capable of calling to Argonians en mass, as they once memorably did during the Third Era, when they called Argonians to come to Black Marsh to protect it from the incoming Oblivion Crisis. This defense proved to be exceedingly effective, as the Argonians attacked themselves, going through the Oblivion Gates and fighting with enough ferocity that the Dagon's liutnenants felt the need to close said gates.

Hist Sap Hist Sap is created from the very spirit of the Hist. It is licked by Argonians in religious rites. Licking it allows the Hist to send the Argonian visions and to increase their combat prowess. However, ingesting large amounts of Hist Sap is dangerous, and can lead to sap-poisoning.

If the sap is ingested by non-Argonians, it has powerful hallucinogenic properties that increase their levels of aggression to dangerous levels.

Hist-magic Hist-magic is available to Histmages, Argonians who draw from the power of the Hist to perform magic, which doesn't operate in the same way as commonly used magic, which makes it particularly unpopular among Telvanni mages.

Traveler's advice: If you ever encounter a Hist yourself, be respectful and avoid disturbing it if possible. The Argonians who likely live near the Hist might not appreciate attention towards their Hist, especially if there have been troublemkers on the move lately.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes creatures #tes people #hist tree #argonians #the call of a hist tree is difficult to describe and i feel like my account would not make for an objective description #which is what these logs aim for #since all of the hist trees are different the same way individual people are. this includes their ways of communicating #ahh i'm worried these logs are becoming longer and longer. i wonder if it bothers anyone #i usually have to cull out some information but i like to include as much as i can

Bantam Guar

"Out of fatigue, I collapsed near a village and lost my consciousness. When I came to, I was surrounded by Bantam Guars stepping around me, and one had even chosen my chest as a spot for a hearty nap. I decided to stay there for a while, my exhausted soul being healed by the small creatures around me." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

Bantam Guar are small, docile creatures hailing from Morrowind, though variations of Bantam Guar can be encountered in Oblivion as well. Despite being called Bantam Guar, they share no relation to Guar. Instead, they are closer to Cliff Racers and Cliff Darters. Despite this connection, Bantam Guar are unable to fly.

Uses Bantam Guar are kept as pets, having even been named "the cutest creature in all Tamriel" by the Cult of the Ancestor Moth. They are also raised for their eggs and meat, similarly to chicken, to which they are commonly compared to as "ugly chickens."

Variations There exists a myriad of variations between different types of Bantam Guar. The brown-coloured ones are the most common type, but the Bantam Guar from different realms of Oblivion seem to share traits with the planes they hail from: the Deadlands Bantam Guar having a burning inner flame, whereas the Bantam Guar from Coldharbour share the cold colouring of Coldharbour itself.

Traveler's advice: Despite their docile nature and tendency to leasurely step about, if they see the need to, Bantam Guar can run at quite the fast speed. This is one of the reasons why it is important not to test the limits of a Bantam Guar's patience, no matter how harmless and calm they seem.

#tes #the elder scrolls #bantam guar #tes creatures #eso #elder scrolls online #quite the adorable creatures! though i admit i was quite surprised to bump into them in the planes of oblivion as well #makes one wonder if they originally hail from oblivion instead #and through some rift between planes came to tamriel

Netch

"I once came across a large Bull Netch with a fork stuck to its side, it looked painful. I couldn't help but take it out and treat the poor thing. Weirdly enough, the moment I touched the fork, I felt like my energy had been sapped away. Maybe it had a bit of Netch toxin on it?" - Seeks-For-Knowledge

The Netches are large aerial creatures hailing from Morrowind, and are typically docile unless their young are threatened. They stay airborne with the help of their internal sacks, which are filled with magical gases. Their tentacles have thread-like tubes that can deliver toxins to whoever they sting. Despite the danger posed by the venom, Netches are herbivores.

Aggression The male Netches are called bulls, and female ones are called betties. While Netches are docile by nature, if you see a youngling in distress, it is best not to approach if you know the adult ones are nearby. The younglings secrete a pheromone when they feel threatened, and that pheromone makes the bulls ready to attack whatever posed danger to their younglings. Despite having no venom, the smaller betty Netches are not to be underestimated either, as they tend to be more aggressive than the bulls, especially when they feel their territory is being threatened or it is the breeding season.

Typically in the wild a betty Netch has a harem of five bull Netches, but domesticated Netch are kept at a one-to-one ratio of betty to bull Netches to lessen their aggression and for faster breeding.

Uses Netches are commonly kept by netchimen for their powdery, velvety leather, from which the venom of a Netch can still be felt as it causes a tingling sensation if touched. Netch leather is used for armour, which is said to make the wearer feel exhilarated, despite the tingling sensation - or perhaps because of it. Netch leather armour is more flexible than many other candidates, but it requires oiling and treating it with dreugh wax weekly to stay in prime condition.

Netchimen do not collect Netch meat, as it is poisonous, and therefore not fit for consumption. However, the carcasses of Netches secrete jelly used as an alchemical ingredient for containing toxin that paralyses the nervous system.

Traveler's advice: I was overtaken by want to pet one of the Netches as I came upon a herd. The netchiman told me to go for it, but forgot to mention the need for gloves. My entire palm went numb for hours, and then started tingling like never before. Proper gear is necessary for handling the Netches, if one feels the need to.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes morrowind #netch #betty netch #bull netch #tes creatures #they're quite the calm and pleasant fellows #a comfortable presence which i miss when traveling outside morrowind #but do wear gloves if you decide to touch one

Dreugh

"I had heard rumours about the Dreugh, and wanted to talk to them myself to learn more about their culture. Unfortunately they didn't seem very talkative, and I was driven away quickly. Maybe I should have knocked first?"

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

The Dreugh are aquatic people with pincers and octopus-like tentacles. Their hides are tough, and grow even tougher during karvinasim, and they are commonly hunted for this tough hide and the wax on their shell. They reside mostly in northern, eastern and western Tamriel, but aren't an impossible sight in any coastal waters warmer than freezing temperatures. They live in underwater caves and grottos, and prefer dark places when hunting. They're omnivores, and tend to scavenge for food. They sometimes butt heads with fishers as they cut the fishermen's nets for a large catch of fish.

Karvinasim

The Dreugh experience karvinasim, a year during which they emerge onto land to breed. During this period of time they are known as Land Dreugh (as opposed to Water Dreugh) or Billies. Even during karvinasim, they tend to not wander far from bodies of water. They gain the ability to utilise a shock attack, which seems to be a natural adaptation instead of magical in nature. They also seem to turn more aggressive, and show little signs of their usual intelligence, killing anyone and everyone who comes near their territory, cocooning them in mud to feed to their young.

Land Dreugh lay eggs covered in a layer of protective jelly, and they encase their egg broods in mud. Their nesting habits are unknown - their high levels of aggression during karvinasim make them difficult to observe. They have an uncanny sense for where their eggs are at any given point, even if they were to go missing. The Dreugh stop at nothing to get their eggs back if they are stolen.

After karvinasim has lasted for a year, the Dreugh undergo meff, during which they digest their unnecessary skin and organs, and they vomit the solidified remains as small, foul smelling balls called grom. Alchemists can use grom to create potion flasks with unusual toughness, excellent for any clumsy practicioners.

Uses

Dreugh hide is used by the Dunmer to create traditional armour and weapons. The Dreugh are also hunted for their meat. The Dunmer use Dreugh wax in alchemy for its magical properties, but it is also wanted for various non-magical uses: making candles, boot polish, wax stoppers for bottles... The wax also has a niché use as exclusively scrib jelly ladles, since the scrib jelly won't stick to the wax. Dreugh wax can also be used to treat netch leather armour.

Dreugh ichor can be brewed into bright blue ink, dark red pigment can be extracted from Dreugh shells, and Dreugh claws can be made into knives or ornaments.

Traveler's advice: If you happen to need to cross a body of water that you know Dreugh dwell in, a potion or spell of Water Walking can be a lifesaver in not aggravating the Dreugh with a swim in their waters. Just remember to step lightly.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes races #tes creatures #dreugh #i feel bad for classifying a part of this post as 'uses' but could not think of any other term. i'm accepting suggestions!#i had heard of rumours of an ancient dreugh civilization that herder mudcrabs and kept them for food #but unfortunately i have yet to find evidence for this group having existed #maybe on day

Cliff Racers

"I once saw someone wearing the shiniest boots and running like the wind itself, chased down by a veritable swarm of Cliff Racers. They yelled something about not being able to see and for everyone to get out of the way. Not that anyone would have heard that over the screeching of the Cliff Racers." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

Cliff Racers are large flying creatures native to Morrowind, close relatives to the gliding Cliff Striders and the bird-like Cliff Darters. They have a large vertical sail along their spine, which helps them with flying. They tend to be aggressive, and have sharp vision, so travelers in Morrowind should keep an eye on the skies for these creatures.

History Cliff Racers are theorised to descend from Bat Lizards, the leathery winged creatures from Gorne - an island on Morrowind's eastern coast - who could grow up to the size of a ship. It is also possible that they share ancestry with the Hackwings, which are lizard-like flying creatures from Black March. Another theory suggests that Cliff Racers migrated to Vvardenfell, and with their large numbers drove out the dragons, though that feat some claim to belong to Skylamps - flying gas bag-like creatures with spears for feet - instead.

In the Second Era, Cliff Striders were bred by an enthusiast named Thetys Ramarys to enhance their wing strength in the hopes that they would one day be able to fly. Considering the flying ability and aggression of Cliff Racers of the later Eras, it would seem this breeding program was successful. In contrast, the Cliff Racers of the Second Era were smaller and quite docile.

Uses Cliff Racers plumes are used in various household goods, such as pillow stuffings. They are also used as decorations. This seems to be common in both Vvardenfell and the Empire.

Current state In the Third Era, Saint Jiub - who rose to sainthood for this very deed - eradicated the Cliff Racers from Vvardenfell, hunting for them from atop a Silt Strider.

Traveler's advice: Cliff Racers are persistent creatures. Hiding away inside a house or a convenient cave doesn't seem to be enough to discourage them from laying in ambush outside it, waiting for their prey to come back into view. If you come across a Cliff Racer, either be more persistent than it in running away, or use the opportunity to practice your markmanship.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes morrowind #tes creatures #cliff racers #i actually quite like the creatures but they can be incredibly persistent #and truly they are numerous. Sometimes I understand why the dragons might have felt compelled to leave when faced with them #then again i also have met someone who commanded a small swarm of their own cliff racers to attack their enemies #and they often managed to make their opponent fall prone with the sheer impact of a large flying lizard-like creature #impressive work all in all though it was impossible to stay unnoticed with them

Nix-Hounds

"My hosts were as welcoming as they could have been, but when someone nicked their finger by accident, they had to confine their pet Nixie into the shed overnight for everyone's safety. Cute fellow otherwise." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

Nix-Hounds are insectoid quadrupedal creatures native to Morrowind. They're a common sight on the road, and are often kept as pets. Their distinctive trait is their long proboscis, which they use to drain their prey of bodily fluids. Their saliva is corrosive, and if it comes in contact with skin, it might from a permanent bond with it. Nix-Hounds travel in packs, and an attack from a pack of fully grown Nix-Hounds can be dangerous. As pets, they are known to be affectionate, attentive and faithful to their owners, and are employed as trackers, watch hounds and war dogs.

Eating habits When a Nix-Hound emerges from its chrysalis, they emerge hungry, and can drain at least four similarly sized creatures per day. They feed on creatures such as baby guars, goats, kwama pupae and ash hoppers, but they might also show interest in draining small children and pets as well, so if you do have a Nix-Hound pet, you should keep a close eye on them, especially when they're young and curious.

Grooming Nix-Hounds are very clean creatures, which is a relief for pet owners. A Nix-Hound tends to spend hours cleaning itself, scraping and polishing its facial chitin and antennae with its nimble pedipalps. However, they aren't flexible enough to easily clean their abdomen and thorax. For a pet owner, it is recommended to clean their nix-hound with an oiled rag once every two weeks. Before this procedure, it is in the owner's best interests to make sure they know where a nix-hound's sensory seta and abdominal glands are, as Nix-Hounds have been known to turn aggressive if touched in the wrong place. If this does happen, giving the nix-hound a few days and a dozen buckets of meat-fluid should calm it down again.

Current state They hail from the isle of Morrowind, but since the Red Year gave a strong incentive to migrate, they have become common in Solstheim.

Traveler's advice: If you travel in the wilderness of Morrowind and hear a noise similar to a frustrated grown man uttering "augh," it is a wounded Nix-Hound. I recommend staying away, as its possible pack is likely not far.

#tes #the elder scrolls #tes morrowind #tes creatures #nix-hound #on my travels i have seen quite a few different breeds of nix-hound which made it difficult to choose which to illustrate here #which is why i chose two different breeds to showcase here #i hope i did them justice. i have grown fond of these creatures #though keeping one as a pet seems a touch precarious #i did take note of the family's child having a felt toy in the shape of the family's nix-hound. nixie toys seem to be common among dunmer

Silt Striders

"Gorgeous creatures with beautiful voices that reverberate long into the night. If I could take one as a travel companion, I would." - Seeks-For-Knowledge

Silt Striders are giant arthropods somewhat resembling fleas. They reside on the island of Vvardenfell. They can be encountered in the wild by themselves, but more commonly they are seen in use as means of transport from city to city and by the Ashlanders, though the ones that travel between cities seem to be much larger in size. The ones favoured by the Ashlander tribes are named Silt Hoppers.

Silt Strider caravaners The Silt Strider caravaners saw that the tough carapace of Silt Striders was ill-suited for passengers, and so have taken to hollowing out a large compartment on their back, where the passengers will be seated, and where the caravaner gives the Silt Strider orders by manipulating its exposed organs and tissues.

Current state They are resilient souls, but many of them died during the Red Year, which destroyed their native habitats. Not all of them are gone, but they aren't as numerous as they used to be.

Traveler's advice: If you are in Morrowind and come upon a Silt Strider caravaner, make sure not to anger them, or you might notice your fare has risen significantly in price.

#tes #tes morrowind #the elder scrolls #tes creatures #silt striders #silt strider #absolutely gorgeous creatures. their odd yet calming voice is one of the things i miss the most about my travels in morrowind

The Daedric Alphabet

"I tire of all spell scrolls I come across saying Woe Upon You. Why not something nicer, like Joy Upon You?"

- Seeks-For-Knowledge

The Daedric alphabet is used by both the Dunmer and the Daedra, the Dunmer using it as a remnant from a time when they worshipped the Daedra, before the Battle of Red Mountain in the First Era.

Exceptions

The letters Xayah (X) and Yahkem (Y) are sometimes omitted in scrolls and books, leaving only a blank space where the letter would be. They appear more commonly in banners and signs.

Writing styles

#tes #the elder scrolls #important notice: my handwriting can be flawed as I am a self-taught learner #it has been a while since i journeyed in morrowind. my ability to read the daedric alphabet is growing rusty #maybe it is time to book another trip #certainly the easier way than finding my way to another daedric domain. it is more common than one might think.#daedric ruins often have inscriptions in daedric as well but i recommend not to stay and study them unless you are certain there are no #daedra approaching you.

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