Lore:Bestiary P
Painted Troll[edit]
Painted trolls are a strange form oftrollcreated by theBrush of Truepaint.They are weak against turpentine, which can be applied to a weapon as poison when fighting them. The first six trolls were created in3E 433as guardians by a foolishBosmerthief who tried to steal the brush from its owner,Rythe Lythandas.The trolls turned on their creator and killed him.[1]The fat of Painted Trolls is very useful in alchemy, and by4E 201Rythe was apparently creating his own trolls in order to extract the rare ingredient.[2]
Pangrit[edit]
Pangrits are spiky, bipedal creatures that are visually comparable to a cross between aguarand ashark.[3]They dwell alongAbeceanshores, and are stubborn and often dull-witted.[4]Juvenile pangrits are known as nymphlings, and do not possess the spikes of the adults.[5]
Pangrits are similar to guar in that they are easy to train and their meat is edible. They are apparently delicious with a honey glaze or spice berry sauce.[3]Tame pangrits can be found in the company ofHadolids,who train them for war and use them as beasts of burden.[6][7]They can also grow large enough to serve as mounts. Their origins are unknown: rumor has it the pangrit was created by the Hadolids, but these claims are unverified. Some believe that pangrits are simply tamed beasts, as created creatures would likely be more intelligent.[7]
Pangrit spit possesses waterproofing properties.[8]
Pariah Scamp[edit]
Pariah Scamps are tinyDaedrafromMalacath'sAshpit,described as small, black, foul-smellinghomonculi.They possess a unique power known as Pariah's Vision Diversion, which causes mortals to not notice them, because they look everywhere the scamps aren't. A mortal can temporarily gain this power by eating a pariah scamp.
Themagicused tosummonthem is fairly unreliable. Scrolls prepared for the summons must be used within a day of inscription. The binding is also volatile and subject to Aetheric decay. The scamps can apparently be summoned in a dormant state, which is useful for those looking to store them until they need to eat one. Pariah scamps should be stored deep underground and far away from each other as a precaution to prevent their proximity to one another from awakening them.[9]
Parrapton[edit]
Parraptons[UOL 1]are insects typically the size ofhorsesthat are used as aerial mounts byHouse Dres,[10]and are kept in stables resembling tallsaltricesilos. They are a species ofgiant wasps,they have multifaceted eyes and other qualities reminiscent of them.[10][UOL 1]Following a strict hierarchy, approval from the queen is needed to ride her children, who is a behemoth twice the size of her kin. Such an audience must not be taken lightly, for she may deny a request for fear for her children's safety. Furthermore, the queen also handpicks which of her children is best fit for the rider. Riders powder their hands and rub them together to signal to their parrapton, which depending on context, will signal when they are to fly or land. A parrapton is no longer a drone when the queen selects a mate.[UOL 1]
Parrot[edit]
Parrots arebirdswith colorful plumage that are capable of mimicking speech. They are often kept as pets. Gerrick, anAltmermerchant who lived onStros M'Kai,had a parrot that revealed the location of buried treasure toCyrus.[11]They are known to be featured in traveling shows.[12]Their meat is used in aBretondishknown as Parrot-and-PumpkinSalad.[13][14]
One man believed theCyrodilic bird menwere actually just parrots who had tall tales spread about them.[12]
Peacock[edit]
Peacocks are colorful, blue-featheredbirdsknown for being eye-catching.[15]Their meat is often used inAltmericuisine.[16][17][18]
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Pearl Oyster[edit]
Pearl oysters (or simplyoysters) are a species of bivalve mollusks found on the coasts ofSolstheimthat are similar toclamsandkollops.Like clams and kollops, oysters producepearls.Oysters are part ofCyrodiilicculturalcuisine,and are served alive in their shells.[19]Oyster shells are used for a variety of purposes, and can be repurposed as containers.[20]
Phoenix[edit]
Phoenixes are mythical creatures present inAltmeriandBretonicfolklore. Little is known about phoenixes except that they are known for their longevity and their intense red plumage.[21]Aurbic Phoenix imagery is associated with the school ofRestoration.
Pheasant[edit]
Pheasants arewildfowloften hunted for their meat, which is then salted and roasted.[22]
Pig[edit]
Pigs are common farm animals, raised for their meat. There are various breeds, such as the bristlegut pig, which is acrossbetween a domestic pig and aSkyrimboar.The white-coated pink pearl pig, and the black-and-white Psijic Domino Pig bred on the island ofArtaeum.Which is smart enough to count to five and learn to recognize its name.
Pine Thrush[edit]
The Pine Thrush is abirdthat can be found throughout southernSkyrim's forested areas likeFalkreath HoldandThe Rift.Compared to the commonchickenegg, aPine Thrush's eggis a lot harder to come by but it can replace it just as easily in Sweet Nog, a popular warming drink inNordic cuisine.[23]Their eggs are also used inalchemy.It can restore the consumer's stamina, but also make them susceptible to poisons. Pine Thrushes are not native toBlack Marsh.[24]
Plague Husk[edit]
Plague husks are violent, feral, and seeminglyundeadvictims of theLlodos Plague,a contagiousdisease.Those that do not die in the late stages of the disease become thesezombifiedcreatures.[25]
Pollywog[edit]
The Pollywog is an aquatic life stage of theGrummitesofthe Shivering Isles.They are born from the egg sacs that Grummite females hang above water, out of the reach of their aquatic predators. The Pollywog quickly grows limbs, and turns into an amphibiousBaliwogwithin weeks.
Porcupine[edit]
Porcupines are small[26]rodents, known for their spines which become erect when they are agitated.[27]They were the namesake of various inns and taverns in the lateThird Era.[28]They were also the namesake of the forest "Porcupine Grove".[29]
- See also:Hedgehog
Porpoise[edit]
Porpoises are aquatic mammals that live in theEltheric Oceanaround the island-kingdom ofPyandonea.They are constantly hunted by theMaormerbecause of their blissfulness, and their expressive joy. Their hide is often fashioned in traditional Pyandonean belts, seen on their armor and clothes.[30]
- See also:Dolphin
Prairie Dog[edit]
Prairie Dogs are small rodents found in theWest WealdofCyrodiil.They were introduced tonorthernValenwoodbyWood Elftribes to help maintain the overall health of the forest.[31]Deepsnow Prairie Dogs are a breed of prairie dogs that are native toSkyrim.Their white fur helps them blend into the mountains of Skyrim, as they are eaten by the nativeNords.[32]Prairie dogs are not related to actualdogs.
Psijic Mascot[edit]
Psjiic Mascots are creatures of thePsijic Order's design, said to be illusory constructs created from Magicka and conjured in the shape of their conjurer's desired creature form.[33][34][35]They are distinguishable from common fauna by having arcane body imprints that the Order's monks use themselves.[36]Although the beasts most commonly have a blue runic psijic imprints imbued within them, some are conjured with red imprints that represent a monk's regrettable choices.[34][35]Some are conjured for use as pets, and others are conjured in a mature form to use as warmounts.[33]There are rumors that the Psijics use them as portable storage batteries of Magicka.[37]
There is also speculation on if the mascots are truly magic constructs or rather real animals with an enchanted appearance.[38]The Psijics refuse to clarify the true nature of these creatures.[37]
Pumpkin Spectre[edit]
Pumpkin Spectres are humanoidpumpkincreatures native to thedemi-planeofDetritus.[39]Visions of these nightmarish beings are summoned by hedge wizards during theWitches Festival,a holiday that takes place on the 13th ofFrostfalleach year.[40]
Hollowjackis a Pumpkin Spectre and aDaedra Lordwho rules over Detritus, although it is unknown if all Pumpkin Spectres areDaedra.[41]Hollowjack sometimes summons these creatures toTamrielduring the Witches Festival to torment mortals.[39]
- See also:Scarecrow Spectre
Purified[edit]
ThePurifiedare beings that have been lustrated for purification by theDaedric PrinceMeridia.For mortals, this usually involves being stripped of their free will and bestowed with the gift of immortality for the purpose of serving her for all eternity. The Purified are imbued with a golden radiance within their bodies that causes them to emit a glow from beneath their skin. Beings who join the ranks of the Purified include those who willingly pledge themselves to Meridia's service, as well the unwilling, such as those who defy her. They are also referred to asLustrantsbyMolag Bal'sDremoraminions, though this is sometimes used as a catch-all term to refer to Meridia's followers.
Pygmy[edit]
Pygmies were a diminutive humanoid species that supposedly inhabited theShivering Isles.They are said to have all been eaten by theGrummites.[42]Their skeletal remains can be found scattered throughout the Isles. The skull of a pygmy was one of the objects on display at the Museum of Oddities inDementiacirca3E 433.[43]
The word pygmy is used inTamrielto describe comparatively small creatures, such as with thePygmy SunfishandWeeping Pygmy Shark.
References[edit]
- ^A Brush with Deathquest inOblivion
- ^Elgrim's dialogue inSkyrim
- ^abBolga's Guide to Galen Beasts—Bolga gra-Bur,Huntswoman of Mistral
- ^Scarlet War Pangritmount description inESO
- ^Pangrit Nymphlingpet description inESO
- ^There arePangritsserving theHadolidswithinGraven DeepinESO:Lost Depths
- ^abTurquoise War Pangritmount description inESO
- ^Crafting Motif 114: Systres Guardian Style—Zoellene Ruqueville,Scholar and Former Guard
- ^Naryu's Journal/Wrothgar—Naryu Virian
- ^abThe Origin of Cyrus!—Michael Kirkbride
- ^Orsone's dialogue inRedguard
- ^abAn Argument For Common Sense—Uruld,preserved by Gollred
- ^Parrot-and-Pumpkin Saladrecipe inESO
- ^Loremaster's Archive - Bretons & High Isle—Lady Arabelle
- ^Preening Peacockskin description inESO
- ^Peacock Pierecipe inESO
- ^Altmer Skywatch Celebrant's dialogue inESO
- ^Roast Peacock Serving Platteritem description inESO
- ^The Feast of Saint Coellicia II—Arfons Jellicandante,Expert on Nibenese Cuisine
- ^Oystershell Candy Stashitem description inESO
- ^The Flight of Gryphons
- ^DeadPheasantsinSkyrim
- ^The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook/Recipe List
- ^Ukatsei's dialogue inESO
- ^Nostrum's Notes
- ^Nulfaga's dialogueinDaggerfall
- ^Urgarlag Chief-bane's dialogue inESO:Shadows of the Hist
- ^The names of variousTavernsinDaggerfall
- ^Porcupine GroveinBlades
- ^Crafting Motif 64: Pyandonean Style—Telenger the Artificer
- ^South Weald Prairie Dogpet description inESO
- ^Deepsnow Prairie Dogpet description inESO
- ^abPsijic Escort Chargermount description inESO
- ^abSenche Cub of Scarlet Regretpet description inESO
- ^abSenche of Scarlet Regretmount description inESO
- ^Body Imprint of the Psijic OrderBody Marking description inESO
- ^abPsijic Mascot Senche Cubpet description inESO
- ^Psijic Mascot Wolf Puppet description inESO
- ^abPumpkin SpectresinESO
- ^Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Store Showcase
- ^Flavor text forPumpkin Spectre MaskandHollowjack Spectre Mask
- ^Una Armina's dialogue inShivering Isles
- ^Events ofOblivion:Shivering Isles
Note:The following references are considered to beunofficial sources.They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
- ^abcTed Peterson's posts inThe Blue Dawn
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