#saarthal

[my-screenshot-dump]

[psijic-dovahkiin]

TES:Skyrim Headcanons

The dragons are varying sizes, with Alduin as the largest—much bigger than he appears in game. Paarthurnax is the second largest. Durnehviir is the next largest named dragon (in game), but when he comes back to Nirn, he is considerably lighter due to his rotted form. Odahviing is on the smaller side of the more powerful dragons, bit is much more sleek and agile than his brethren.

Similar to how Nahkriin is a Dragon Priest to Alduin and presides over Skuldafn, Morokei presides over Labryrinthian/Bromjunaar (this is canon). We don’t know what Dragon he directly served under, but I like to believe it’s Durnehviir. Firstly, Morokei’s epithet ‘the Deathless’ is close to Durnehviir’s name, but even if Durnehviir used to have a different name (extremely likely, given how perfectly his name describes his current situation), we know they both possessed some sort of obsession with immortality, or preventing their own demise, at least. Additionally, I personally associate Morokei as the most magically adept Dragon Priest (besides Ahzidal and Miraak) because of his possession of the Staff of Magnus, and the fact that he could only be killed by a Dragon. Similarly, Durnehviir’s dabbling with necromancy places him a bit more in the ‘mage’ category than the other Dragons. Additionally, I like the idea of Krosis being Paarthurnax’s Dragon Priest (not my idea), and perhaps Rahgot as Odahviing’s (based on vibes).

Continuing with the Dragon Priests, I propose they also were Priests of the Nordic Pantheon as well. We know Paarthurnax has some connection to Kyne, and beyond that it has been pointed out that Miraak’s attire has moth imagery, which is generally associated with Dibella. Other than that, I think Morokei would be connected to Jhunal, pushing him as one of the stronger mages among the Priests (can you tell who my favorite Dragon Priest is?).

What happened leading up to the Night of Tears—and the subsequent Snow Elf genocide—is much more complicated than what is portrayed in the games. It’s extremely important to remember history is written by the winners, and therefore events are skewed. I am not inherently proclaiming the Snow Elves completely innocent, I am merely suggesting that all information we have doesn’t add up to the events that transpired.

[mechs-n-mazte]

Ah yes, Saarthal.

Why the fuck are there bedrolls in the middle of the snow. Some of these Nords, I'd freeze my balls off if I did that!

Right, I'm not an expert on Merethic era Nordic settlements or nothin, but I'd say that's an entrance right there.

Well done. Gonna take a smoke break whilst Tolfdir gives his little lecture.

[greenowlfactif]

The Eye of Magnus | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

[cityscidewalks]

I'm working on the Saarthal quest for the mage's college in Winterhold. I feel bad because Tolfdir is so excited about the ruins and all of the hidden traps and coffins but this is just another Morndas for Valdis and Erik

[ehlnofay]

pov: a little girl is having the worst day of her life (you are being beaten to death)

(a piece of writing related to this drawing can be read here and here)

[lakeviewcellar]

Under Saarthal

[uesp]

Did You Know: Wuuthrad means "Storm's Tears" in Atmoran? This is a rather appropriate name for Ysgramor's famous battleaxe, as it was forged out of the ebony tears he shed during the Night of Tears, when Saarthal was destroyed.