Artifactsare ancient items of significant power, fame, and historic relevance. Many artifacts appear to have a mind of their own, changing form and dispersing acrossTamrielat random, never staying with one owner for long. TheDaedric PrincesofOblivionare known to create artifacts from their own essences[1][2]and gift these artifacts to mortals, spreading the princes' influence in return for their power; an example of such an artifact isAzura's Star.Artifacts related to Daedric Princes often possess a corrupting influence. Such artifacts (such as theMysterium Xarxes) may cause those who possess them to feel a sense of discomfort[3]or have strange dreams.[4]
Not all artifacts are Daedric in nature or origin. Some, such as theStaff of Magnus,date back to the creation ofMundus.Others, likeKeening,were created by mortals. A few form naturally, such as the sevenStar Teeth.Several artifacts, such asVolendrung,were originally created by mortals before they fell under Daedric influence.
Artifacts are near-impossible to permanently destroy, and usually resurface in several years, a notable exception beingFearstruck.Most artifacts possess powerful enchantments, superior craftsmanship, or both. Artifacts come in many forms, includingweapons,armor, rings, books, and mundane items. They often go by several names, and are well-known to the people of Tamriel. Certain artifacts are grouped together as part of a collection, such as theCrusader's Relics,Kagrenac's Tools,andTotems of Hircine.Daedric artifacts are predominantly made ofebony.Doom-drivenheroesare known to come into contact with many artifacts, and the prophecies of theElder Scrollssometimes relate to a specific artifact.
See AlsoEdit
- Game-specific artifacts pages:Arena•Daggerfall•Morrowind•Tribunal•Bloodmoon•Oblivion•Shivering Isles•Skyrim•ESO•Blades
ReferencesEdit
- ^Letters from the Dremora,Letter 2inBattlespire
- ^Martin Septim's dialogueinOblivion
- ^Lyranth's dialogue regarding the Mysterium Xarxes duringA Hidden VaultinESO:Blackwood
- ^Eveli Sharp-Arrow's dialogue about her strange dreams duringThe Emperor's SecretinESO