Lore:Aetherius
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| Aetherius | |
|---|---|
| Type | Realm |
| Realm | Aurbis |
| Subregions | Mantellan Crux Sovngarde Far Shores Sands Behind the Stars Forest of Dreams |
| Appears in | Daggerfall,Skyrim,ESO |
Aetherius(known also as theImmortal Plane,[1]theAether,[2]andHeaven)[3][4]is aplaneof theAurbisthought to be the origin of allmagicand arcane arts.[5][6][7]The stars and the sun are thought to be holes into Aetherius left by spirits (notablyMagnus) who long ago became dissatisfied withMundus.[5]It is a common belief that the soul of a dead person, assuming they are notNirn-bound for some reason, goes to Aetherius, to continue on as a spirit,[8]where it is said many souls of mortals become spirits of another sort.[1]Materials known asAetherial Fragmentsoften become dislodged and fall toNirn;these are commonly observed by the people of Tamriel as 'shooting stars'.[5]
Aetherius, much likeOblivion,consists of a multitude of realms which serve different purposes and is described as a bright sea containing many worlds, though they are all "of everlasting imperfection".[4][9][1]ForNords,their chosen place in Aetherius isSovngarde,the Hall of Valor.[10]TheRedguardshave a different place in Aetherius, called theFar Shores,[7]as do theKhajiit,a realm known as theSands Behind the Stars.[11]These locations are not necessarily exclusive to those particular races, but may depend on an individual's beliefs, choices during their lifetime and the manner of their death, including the possibility of servitude to theDaedrain Oblivion.[12][13][14]For instance, in2E 582KingEmericofWayrestwas (temporarily) killed in the Chamber of Passage in theHall of Heroes;his soul was drawn through a nearby passage to the Far Shores, despite his being aBreton.[15]
Aetherius is thought by many to be the home of theAedricspirits,[16][17]though very little is actually known as travel to Aetherius is extremely rare.[4]
TheMagna Ge,who fled Mundus before Convention and created the stars, reside here.[UOL 1][UOL 2]TheMantellan Cruxis a self-contained plane that for a time was the resting place of theMantellaafter it was blasted into Aetherius byZurin Arctus.
Powerful curses can sometimes cause part of Aetherius to overlay with Nirn, drawing spirits from that realm back into the world of the living.[18]
Travel[edit]
During theMerethic Era,a mythical order ofAldmeriexplorers known as theSun Birds of Alinorwere said to have pierced the veil betweenMundusand Aetherius using the raw magic of theEhlnofey.[19]Their expeditions to Aetherius are said to be among the most famous attempts in history, however some scholars believe that actual proof of a successful journey is non-existent.[19]Another example is the Royal Imperial Mananauts of the Elder Council, of which almost nothing is known.[4]
TheDwemerwere rumored to have used vessels called "Aetherbells", that could "dive" through the realms of Aetherius and Oblivion.[20]
Some portals to Aetherius can be found on Nirn,the Chamber of Passage in the Hall of Heroes is one such gate leading to the Far Shores,[21]and the gate to Sovngarde in the ancient fane ofSkuldafnis another.[22]
Travel to Aetherius is possible through magic, the renowned mysticNulfagacould transport others to the realm,[23]and certain life-force devouringwraithscan transport the living to Aetherius in order for the dead to drain their essence.[24]
Gallery[edit]
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Sovngarde,a Realm of Aetherius (Skyrim)
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The Far Shores,a Realm of Aetherius (ESO)
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The Blind God in the Mantellan Crux (Daggerfall)
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A Painting of Three Divines at the Gates of Aetherius
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An Imperial Mananaut helm (ESO)
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The Summerset Orrery, made of celestial minerals gathered from Aetherius (Legends)
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A Dwarven Aetheric Beacon
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AVarla Stone,a type ofAetherial Fragment(Skyrim)
References[edit]
- ^abcGirnalin's dialogue inESO
- ^From Nirn to the Aether—Icarian
- ^Artorius Ponticus Answers Your Questions—Bishop Artorius Ponticus
- ^abcdPocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: Arena Supermundus: The Tapestry of Heaven—Imperial Geographical Society,3E 432
- ^abcMagic from the Sky—Irlav Jarol
- ^Mysticism—Tetronius Lor
- ^abThe Monomyth
- ^The Talos Mistake—Leonora Venatus
- ^Sithis
- ^Sovngarde, a Reexamination—Bereditte Jastal
- ^Trail and Tide—Moon-Bishop Hunal
- ^The Abbot Crassius Viria Answers Your Questions—Abbot Crassius Viria
- ^The Doors of Oblivion—Seif-ij Hidja
- ^Tamrielic Lore—Yagrum Bagarn
- ^Events ofESO
- ^Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: All the Eras of Man, A Comprehensive History of our History—Imperial Geographical Society,3E 432
- ^Serana's dialogue inSkyrim:Dawnguard
- ^Andewen,MeldilandQuaronaldil Duure's dialogue inESO
- ^abPrismatic Sunbird Featherantiquity codex entry inESO
- ^Dwemer Star Chartantiquity codex entry inESO
- ^To Walk on Far Shoresquest inESO
- ^Sovngardequest inSkyrim
- ^Journey to Aetheriusquest inDaggerfall
- ^Soul ThirstersandBaleful GhostsinESO
Note:The following references are considered to beunofficial sources.They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
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