Lore:Arthosiis

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Arthosiis
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Arthosiis
Race Proto‑Nord† Gender Male
Born Merethic Era
Undeath Merethic Era
Resided in Exile's Barrow
Appears in Online

Arthosiis was an ancient Dragon Priest of Skyrim who lived around the time of the Dragon War. He was exiled from his home, so he, his devoted followers and the Dragon they served left Skyrim in an exodus to Wrothgar, possibly as a result of losing the war after Alduin's banishment. In Wrothgar the exiles built a grand temple for the dragon before Arthosiis killed himself and his followers sealed themselves in the barrow, which later became known as Exile's Barrow. [1][2]

Due to the Orcs' strict rule about not disturbing the resting places of the dead, the barrow remained untouched until 2E 582 when Narsis Dren delved into the halls in search of a Dragon priest mask.[3] During his search for the mask through the numerous crypts and stone coffins, he accidentally awoke Arthosiis and his draugr guardians, after which he fled to a nearby Orcish village.[4] He returned with the Vestige, who sought to discover why the Draugr had awoken. Within the barrow four bas-reliefs were found that told the tale of the ancient priest. Eventually, the Vestige encountered and defeated Arthosiis, while Narsis Dren stole the priest's mask for himself.[2]

As a Dragon Priest, he was a powerful mage, also able to wield the Thu'um in battle.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • Triumph

  • Exodus

  • Restoration

  • Ascension

Notes[edit]

  • †  The inhabitants of Skyrim during the Dragon War were variously labeled Nords[6] and Atmorans.[7] The truth may lie somewhere in-between; while the two are considered distinct races,[8] the men living in the transition period between the terms' respective usage have been considered 'proto-Nords'.[9][10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Narsis Dren's dialogue in ESO
  2. ^ a b Draugr Dilemma quest in ESO
  3. ^ Mazgroth's dialogue in ESO
  4. ^ Narsis Dren and the Lost Notebook — Narsis Dren
  5. ^ The Guardian and the Traitor — Lucius Gallus
  6. ^ Paarthrunax's dialogue in Skyrim
  7. ^ First Servant's Letter, Page 2 — The First Servant
  8. ^ The Origin of Cyrus! — Michael Kirkbride
  9. ^ Frontier, Conquest — University of Gwylim Press, 3E 344
  10. ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Skyrim — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
  11. ^ High King Sunstone antiquity codex entry in ESO
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