Dagoth Ur=False CHIM?

Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:06 pm

I consider myself pretty well versed in the Elder Scrolls lore but I have always had a pretty hard time reading/understanding the Kirkbridean aspect of the lore. I guess many do though.

I never really understood what the goal of Dagoth Ur was. He wanted to revolutionise Morrowind culture I see that but how would he do that. Just with the heart itself? Or by reaching CHIM?
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Harry Hearing
 
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:02 am

False CHIM. You have it. Some would say false Amaranth, but I won't bother you with that.

http://www.imperial-library.info/content/nu-hatta-sphinxmoth-inquiry-tree

CHIM is realizing that you are everyone, accept it, and keep your individuality.
Dagoth did the opposite : Everyone would become him, by using the heart (and some dwemer ideas about "golems" and oversoul). Slave under his will, controled by dreams. Losing their individuality.
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:24 am

He wanted to drive out all non-Dunmer and the Empire.
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:00 am

CHIM is realizing that you are everyone, accept it, and keep your individuality.
Dagoth did the opposite : Everyone would become him, by using the heart (and some dwemer ideas about "golems" and oversoul). Slave under his will, controled by dreams. Losing their individuality.

But the heart is the Heart of Lorkhan, so then is there really a difference? To realize anatta is surely a worthy thing regardless of catalyst.
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