deadric king : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Sun May 01, 2011 5:55 pm

Basically, i was wondering if anybody had any ideas on if there is deadric king and who or what is he/she. Also an explanation of the beginning of the deadric princes would be helpful

» Mon May 02, 2011 3:32 am

There is no Daedric King.

As for how the Princes came about, that's a bit complicated: http://imperial-library.info/mwbooks/anuad.shtml

As Anu and Padomay wandered the Void, the interplay of Light and Darkness created Nir. Both Anu and Padomay were amazed and delighted with her appearance, but she loved Anu, and Padomay retreated from them in bitterness.

Nir became pregnant, but before she gave birth, Padomay returned, professing his love for Nir. She told him that she loved only Anu, and Padomay beat her in rage. Anu returned, fought Padomay, and cast him outside Time. Nir gave birth to Creation, but died from her injuries soon after. Anu, grieving, hid himself in the sun and slept.

Meanwhile, life sprang up on the twelve worlds of creation and flourished. After many ages, Padomay was able to return to Time. He saw Creation and hated it. He swung his sword, shattering the twelve worlds in their alignment. Anu awoke, and fought Padomay again. The long and furious battle ended with Anu the victor. He cast aside the body of his brother, who he believed was dead, and attempted to save Creation by forming the remnants of the 12 worlds into one -- Nirn, the world of Tamriel. As he was doing so, Padomay struck him through the chest with one last blow. Anu grappled with his brother and pulled them both outside of Time forever.

The blood of Padomay became the Daedra.

» Sun May 01, 2011 12:23 pm

Basically, i was wondering if anybody had any ideas on if there is deadric king and who or what is he/she. Also an explanation of the beginning of the deadric princes would be helpful

although dagon's intentions for nirn weren't pure . I believe his teachings in part were correct , Nirn , is another sphere or Oblivion , its master subjectgated by his lesser servants . I think he was king , Lokkan ( however you spell it )

how else would thew aedrea be strong enough to banish Dagon , if not servantsof the former king .

not to mention , why DID the ancient elves worship the daedra , Umriel has means to escape death via oblivion .?

» Sun May 01, 2011 5:46 pm

Basically, i was wondering if anybody had any ideas on if there is deadric king and who or what is he/she. Also an explanation of the beginning of the deadric princes would be helpful

http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=838126

» Sun May 01, 2011 2:00 pm

Indeed we did. Almost thought you were the same person.

» Sun May 01, 2011 1:04 pm

"Prince" has different meanings. You're thinking of prince as the son of a king, but prince comes from "princeps", which means, "the first", "principal leader". The latter is imho the more fitting interpretation in this context.

» Sun May 01, 2011 6:37 pm

Forgive me if I take a creation myth with a grain of salt.

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» Mon May 02, 2011 1:58 am

Forgive me if I take a creation myth with a grain of salt.

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Yeah. The way I take it, the Anuad condenses complex metaphysical concepts into a fable understandable by children. The Daedra being born from the "blood of Padomay" indicates that they're the substance of chaos, and shouldn't be taken as an actual myth. It's not a case of, say, the Furies of Vengeance being born from the blood of Uranus.