What a find! —Gabrielle Benele, Yeah, it's Khenarthi. This could be a depiction of King Dead Wolf-Deer! We know he enjoyed traveling to survey his conquered territory. Keeping them? —Ugron gro-Thumog. Wearing it is like a warm hug. —Amalien, Thank you for that vivid description, Amalien. It almost resembles the structure of a snake. —Gabrielle Benele, The silver filigree clearly show that this horn belonged to an important thane. Odd. It's old, but the fangs on that thing are still sharp enough to cut. After some experimenting, I determined the intensity would rise and fall in proximity to water. I believe they stand for knowledge; this strand shapes and binds the magic of the torc with Dwemer lore. Dagoth written in Daedric runes. We can only hope it wasn't still breathing when they sealed it in metal. I don't really know what I'm looking at here. An oaken one like this probably belonged to lesser clergy. —Verita Numida. —Verita Numida, Could this horn have belonged to Jarl Vundarr Openhand of Hjaalmarch? The questions with Morihaus is always, "how literal is too literal?" —Reginus Buca, More likely the map was created by a cartographer working from older source material--mapmakers often incorporate the work of their predecessors into new maps, correcting and improving it. I try to avoid Dark Elf politics, personally, but to wipe all mention of the Sixth House from the record seems excessive to the point of suspicious. You don't often see that kind of alloying in Dwarven work.—Gabrielle Benele, Given the size, these gears belong to something smaller than a Dwarven Centurion, but bigger than a Dwarven Sphere. The emphasis on increasing Imperial tithes does support your assertion money was behind this movement. Since it was the largest island in the archipelago, maybe it had more abundant resources which allowed them to grow larger than normal. —Reginus Buca, That's because the Khajiit never placed this window in one of their ancestral temples. —Gabrielle Benele, I read about some mage from High Rock who tried to transport grummites to Tamriel so he could harvest them for pearls. —Amalien. . These gems might provide some form of vision, perhaps serving as lenses in a farseeing device? Manacles seem too kind a punishment for what goes on in that place. Sigils etched in silver suggest some connection to ancient Argonian royalty. Judging by the weight, this stone might house a metal core, just like the genuine article. From a sea animal. Note: This body marking is named "Dwemer Gold" in the Collections menu. I've never see a Dwarven key that actually looks like a key! In 1E 2260? This grand document details the bloodline of a High Elf calan, all the way back to the first Aldmer ancestor who stepped foot on Tamriel's shores! (Note: This is a category of antiquities, rather than one piece with multiple Fragments), Now here's something I didn't expect to find in Skyrim: a lord's banner from distant Akavir. Locals razed his tower to the ground, with him inside. —Reginus Buca, I concur. —Ugron gro-Thumog, It's definitely Ayleid-make, but I doubt they meant for it to look like this. —Amalien, While I agree these are from Coldharbour itself, I'm hesitant to jump to conclusions based on mere residue. That feeling you have is natural reaction to peerless craftsmanship. —Amalien, Hmm. Check out ESO-Hub Now! Only a cartographer in service to the First Empire of the Nords would draft such a map. I've seen the things the Dwarves made with it, of course, but I never imagined I'd actually see a device used by tonal architects in the course of their work. This might have been a focus--an orienteering tool! Just don't be surprised if your guests aim to consume more than what you prepared. —Amalien, Judging by the minor scrapes I see, these metal plates overlay each other, forming what might be a neck? Fine eye, Amalien! Naturally, skill in the hunt was a vital test of fitness to lead. —Verita Numida, No soldier would strap this to their arm like a tower shield. —Amalien, Some kind of religious scourge. Knowing my luck, they'll wind up belonging to some ugly, four-legged crab. Atmoran totemic art typically features harder edges and more abstract shapes. Even so, if anyone could learn to harness the power of the cold during wartime, it would be the Dwarves. This map displays a fleetiong moment in time when ancient borders resembled those of the present day. I bet it smelled terrible! —Amalien, Ah. —Verita Numida, Location: Auridon, Stros M'Kai, Artaeum, Summerset, Eyevea. —Ugron gro-Thumog, Yes, brutal indeed. The lines have been redrawn numerous times in varying colors of ink. —Reginus Buca, The scales on this snake pipe possess so much detail, but who would want to press their lips to it, unless... Maormer? What little scholarship exists on the subject implies that the Sload do not treat their children well. Item Description: The mischievous fox of this totem calls to kindred spirits. The binding is crushed, the pages thinned, and the cover is almost comically stretched out. The stitching on the sides suggests these were made for clothes. Item Description: This pedestal is considered sacred to the "nothing speakers" of Sithis, but it is believed to play a part in the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. Right? —Reginus Buca. Item Description: The surveyor who succeeded in mapping the impenetrable marshlands of Murkmire made certain to note the migration of swamp leviathans. Wait—why is it blank? —Verita Numida, The skalds say that Ysgramor and his companions were the first to wear the blue war-paint so many Nords still favor today. Creatures summoned up by the Wild Hunt defy all attempts to identify them. —Reginus Buca, You may have discovered the spoils of the fledgling Theives Guild's first heist in Abah's Landing! —Reginus Buca, Yes, many Nedes wisely kept their reverence for the Serpent constellation at arm's length. —Amalien, Khajiiti work, for certain--brass, with silver filigree. This clearly belongs to a vamidium. Many of them have whorls consistent with nautilus shells, which tend to be lightweight but incredibly durable. Still, it's astonishingly well preserved! Doubly odd that it's giving off such a strong magical aura. —Ugron gro-Thumog, This book looks like it went through the jaws of a Sabre cat and then came out the other end. —Gabrielle Benele. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Note: In the first week of the test server, this object granted a furnishing named "Black Fragment of Lyg". People tend not to associate music with Orcs, but we have a deep cultural investment in percussion instruments. A display piece of some kind. —Reginus Buca, Well, as you know, the Atmorans associated foxes with Shor--the totemic analogue for Lorkhan. The Atmorans weren't all that clever, but they were certainly thorough. —Amalien, I think someone with a mace beat this book thoroughly before it came into our hands. This is my first time using that mod I always used AFT for follower management. Though the location of his profane forge remains a mystery, this fell armor is an enduring reminder of the vampire's dark power. Item Description: The Maomer are said to tame the great serpents of the sea, but while such magnificent creatures may be out of reach, this winding statue is the next best thing. Seers might have used it as a scrying stone. The old sagas of the proto-Nords describe glass-like sunstones that allowed a longship captain to see the sun's location even on a cloudy day, but their secret was lost long ago. Item Description: Floating serenely, these black crystals provide an unsettling focal point to any garden or room. I won't destroy such a unique case, but I see no other way of getting inside. Perhaps a vamidium? —Ugron gro-Thumog, I was skeptical, but I decided to test Amalien's theory and sure enough the wheel fit over the end of a broken steam pipe. This predates the rise of Harald by a few centuries at least. Dwemer Face Marking Head Marking N/A Intermediate [?] That way lies madness. Well done. —Ugron gro-Thumog, You may be right. —Verita Numida, Looks like a little Diagna to me. But that does nothing to prove Morihaus looked like you, Reginus! "Great heroes often carry the greatest regrets.". —Reginus Buca, Hmmm ... you're right. The Atmorans wore them to show that they sought a glorious end in battle! It's light as a feather and remarkably hard, thanks to the magicka still clinging to it. Note the sword and the figure's morphology. Item Description: Eye-catching, is it not? Ysgramors Chosen Body Marking Body Marking: at the end of Morthal Barrow from … Look inside. —Reginus Buca, The belt or girdle of a Nord king is nearly as important as his crown. —Verita Numida, The inscription appears to be: "By Arkay's grace we live and die, but there is no end to the Tanith line." —Ugron gro-Thumog, This wooden figure appears to be an Orc, but its features are greatly exaggerated to appear menacing. Seems a little abstract, honestly. Did your people enchant these drums, Ugron? There were no white or gold colored crystals allowed inside the prison. Pity that some of the hair is lost, and the silver clasps haved dulled somewhat. I bet it's gray. [?] The Argonian population would not take kindly to encroachment in this era. —Verita Numida, Makes sense. In retrospect, they used meditation octagons. I think they refer to growth and abundance. Supposedly Ysgramor slew so many frost giants that he was covered in their blue blood. The Daggerfall ivory trade helped fuel the Bjoulsae economic expansion that catapulted High Rock to prominence in the centuries that followed. Beyond that, I have no idea. Sounded regal, and not terrifying as I imagined. Something with multiple limbs by the looks of it. This is quite a discovery! But if the Khajiit did convert it, Imperial histories would never admit it. —Amalien, Yeah, I've read about them. Difficult to identify the figure on the side with certainty, but here's a good rule of thumb: if the artwork predates Harald, it's a depiction of Ysgramor. Looks like some kind of meteoric substance to me, but the color's unique. It must have been some kind of resin to preserve the pages ... and it seems to have done the job! While they were notoriously reclusive, it's presumed that they engaged in some for of commerce, if only with each other. —Amalien, Exactly right! Ancient Elves must have used these to travel safely across the Alik'r Desert. It simply says, "Forgive me." They likely let their instruments do the talking. I've seen maps drafted by the Aldmer, and honestly, the landmarks are barely recognizable. Such fortune that some early Dunmer used linen instead of parchment or it may not have survived the centuries. The great mage, Shalidor, apparently traveled to several planes of Oblivion, gathering crystals from at least five different realms. A brilliant stone basin of some variety, eh? I doubt a treacherous ruler like Jolie would have tolerated Orcs for neighbors even if Golkarr was established peacefully. But they did use armor occasionally (if All Flags logs can be believed). We should take extra care with this one. The key constellations appear on one of the discs, obviously. Home. But NFF was highly recommended. You can tell from the shape of the snout and that distinctive head-frill. Many times her story is overshadowed by Khunzar-ri, but she was an equal force, one that is awe-inspiring even today! —Ugron gro-Thumog, Music rarely offers a true account, but one Redguard folksong describes several bizarre costuming fads that took hold in Prince Hubalajad's court. Travel in Elsweyr leans heavily upon word of mouth--mostly to keep Baandari caravaners employed. —Ugron gro-Thumog. —Reginus Buca, Another amazing find! It certainly isn't Yokudan. Those who answered his call won everlasting renown as the Five Hundred Companions. 16 is too important a number, and I don't consider Jyggalag to be his own Prince, but rather an aspect of Sheogorath. As an up-and-coming archaeologist, you can scry the location of ancient relics and excavate them via a … This hardly seems like a mere oversight. Beech or Hickory, I think. If you squint? —Verita Numida, Lovely! What if their Camlorn really did disappear? Still, the silver chasing on this piece is exceptional. [?] Orcish effigies are heavier--more roughly hewn. The pages are all torn up, the binding came unraveled and some of the ink is in danger of fading. A long extinct beast, perhaps! —Amalien, A traditional Dematah gaming set, eh? The Ayleids here must have considered Hermaeus Mora their patron. Instead, there is a focus on landmarks and hazards. Someone well-attuned to the Green could probably coax some Y'ffrine miracle out of it, but that's well outside our capabilities! It's realy too bad that the Wild Hunt leaves no survivors--not even those who willingy take part. I can barely look at it without squinting! Probably some sort of ritual focus used during sacrifices. Centuries of neglect have left this one inert, but you're not likely to find a denser agglomeration of Padomaic matter. Item Description: Complete with its own stone display furnishing, this broken blade was once wielded by an Ayleid ruler who held mastery over great magic. This one is a wolf woman with six breasts. This is a blue difficulty lead. I doubt even a modern Elven clothier could craft something so tiny. I always had the sense that Chimer armor favored form over function. Yokudans wielded powerful magic where stones were concerned. You're right to point out that serpents often appear in Nedic ruins, but I've never seen one in their jewelry. For dipping, stirring, or crushing. Devotional idols were common, though I've never seen one depicting an Elven Divine before. I'd say more like early 2E given the lettering style alone. It's got to be Morihaus, the bull-faced lover of Alessia. —Amalien, A bit rusty, but still in good condition. The island's silhouette, however, is unmistakable. © The Imperial Library. Maybe because he's reclusive compared to so many of the Princes ... or because he's hard to depict. The question is, what significance would a pool of water have? I can pretty much guarantee this served as a war drum. —Ugron gro-Thumog, A longship's steering oar, early 2E 1st century. A sun unlike any other! Look, a piece of Malacath's Brutal Band! Antiquity system in the Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is added with Greymoor Expansion. —Ugron gro-Thumog, A good read. I'd rather not, personally. They were much more isolated then. We know it reached this far east, so I'd guess tribes used the mask to heal victims. It seems like a mark of protection made with graht-oak, but it looks sinister in nature, as though whatever it was protecting the wearer from was a great evil. I suggest they could be warnings. Item Description: Behold the Champion of Azura, the Hero of Red Mountain, the Herald of the Triune Way, Saint Nerevar Moon-and-Star in all his glory from the comfort of your own home. Silvered Nord Drinking Horn Treasure 1,000 … No tribe in Black Marsh comes close when it comes to carcass dressing and taxidermy. Clasped hands? For once in your life, can you just appreciate the majesty of what our friend uncovered? Morrowind pushed hard to expel the Nords. These are no common runes--an ancient enchantment clings to the oar. See the intracacy of the twisted knots? Most of the time he's depicted weilding dual axes, but that might be artistic interpretation. It seems like 1E Orcish smiths wielded tools even larger than those used by Orcs today. —Amalien, This is an interesting read! Set Type Zone: The Rift Style Nord Bind on Equip Set Bonuses 2 Items: Adds 12-1064 Maximum Health 3 Items: Adds 11-967 Maximum Magicka 4 Items: Adds 1-129 Spell Damage 5 Items: Adds 4-400 Spell Damage to your Cold Damage … According to local legends, one group used "snake magic" and ensorcelled locks when capturing slaves to ensure that they remained docile and compliant. —Gabrielle Benele, I'm sure the Snow Elves made this! The bronze bands are scuffed and without decoration, suggesting this was a practical item and not decorative. We placed it in a stasis spell to prevent further degradation, which sadly means no one may touch it. Maybe, but it may relate to the Altmer. —Reginus Buca, If you look close, you can tell this is a fabrication. I even traveled to Alinor to investigate. Not uncommon in early Dunmer craftsmanship. These could have been talismans the locals wore to ward off ghosts! As I understand it, only a handful of those ever existed. These rivets might be evidence of cross-cultural collaboration, right? Although I'm not sure the Dwarves differentiated between the two. It's said to still exist in shallow waters around Valenwood. The residue inside looks green and flaky--perhaps the ashy remains of some seaweed they find particularly aromatic. As you know, the Alessian Order placed tight restrictions on graven images of Alessia. Light Armor - Nord. I wish I could have seen the blade itself. —Amalien, This looks Ayleid, and given the area it was found, it makes sense. Get Your ESO Armor Sets. Though, there are a few Bosmer touches to the design that make me think this was some kind of collaboration. The insignia of the Knights of St. Pelin is pressed into the surface. The spiral designs are symbols of death. —Gabrielle Benele. This, then, is a token of high office from the short-lived peace of Resdayn, in the days of the First Council. And aren't they cursed as well? Leaders in Akaviri armies fastened these banners to the back of their armor so their soldiers could easily identify them in the thick of the fight. Is it the Amulet of Kings? You don't often find such realistic depictions of Dunmer religious figures. It must have contained something truly marvelous. Map of the Direnni Hegemony, circa 1E 484. It feels like a purely aesthetic exercise. —Verita Numida, Since this is so flexible, even after all this time, I wonder if it was some kind of wearable display of worship. A lesser-known prophesy foretold that the lost children of Aldmeris would "make of their branches a new home on distant shores." I've never seen such a beautiful Wood Elf antiquity. Elder Scrolls Online antiquities leads locations and hidden entry relics are new things that have come with the Greymoor expansion. Item Description: The entire region of Bangkorai is shown on this antique map, though much of the detail is focused on the daunting Bangkorai pass. But its spiraling snake design is unlike any I've seen from the Dark Elves. There has to be something more to this. You find quite a few jeweled eyes in the dungeoneering business, but an entire skull fashioned from precious stones? . This many points of contact wouldn't improve stability much and be more prone to buckling. —Gabrielle Benele, No need to apologize, Gabrielle. The serpent cradling the stone seems reminiscent of the ones I've seen in Craglorn's ruins. From season to season the great Elden Tree moves to different sites within the Valenwood, although no one seems to have seen it in some time. Makes me wonder if some of his unlikely feats and misfortunes are based on true events. —Reginus Buca, Touching this dredged up an unpleasant memory I'd hoped never to relive. An as-yet unknown animunculus just waiting for assembly! While reading this, I could picture it with such clarity! —Reginus Buca, Not just any lunar phases. Difficult, given those shimmering facets in the glass. Or to keep the spirits from crawling back out of those creepy tar-pits. —Ugron gro-Thumog, Direnni scholars have long held the belief that Prince Aiden's brilliance as a strategist was what carried the day for his vastly outnumbered forces, but a controversial theory speculates that the Direnni army's movements on the battlefield bordered on prophetic and attributes their success to superior methods of communication. Unusual--this metal band is about the size of a neck-ring, but I have a sense that it's incomplete. Always a secretive group, House Dagoth deployed these strange, beetle-shaped locks on their doors to taste the blood of those who sought entry--a valuable precaution in wartime, and consistent with the Dark Elves' inherent wariness. —Ugron gro-Thumog, Right. That's a stretch. The stitching makes it irrefutable. What I find odd is the more realistic aesthetic. Item Description: If skulls feature prominantly in your decor, this jeweled skull can become the crowning piece of your collection. —Reginus Buca. Item Description: This lovely sap-stone can add both a touch of the Green and dramatic flair to any wall you choose to place it upon. It almost looks as though someone just penned it moments ago! Took a rubbing of the carved face. I can't imagine it's a lightwell. —Reginus Buca, This has to be Khenarthi, right? Dragon Priests believed that they became living vessels of their dragon-gods' spirits and spoke with divine authority when they donned these masks. —Reginus Buca, Look at the stone. —Verita Numida, Strange; I've never encountered a Dwemer torc equipped with these shield-like extensions. —Ugron gro-Thumog, If stories are to be believed, Torug gro-Igron loved bows and became proficient while hunting game. This wide scoop would offer limited protection from anything other than arrows deflected upward after striking the carapace. —Gabrielle Benele, While certainly brittle from lack of care over the centuries, I'm impressed by how well the skin held together. [?] An Ashlander work with this snake design points to one answer: the Mabrigiash tribe. —Gabrielle Benele. —Ugron gro-Thumog, Strange. This is the first historic mention I've seen of him. A horn from a supernatural beast such as a dragon might confer magical strength or good fortune on any who imbibe from it! it's rare to find a Yokudan statue that isn't wielding a sword. —Amalien, Not really sure what I'm looking at here. This new figure fits snugly with the Mara, but I never expected her lover to be a Man! That mechanism is incredibly sophisticated. A few of the words were hard to make out, but with a little effort you can parse it out. The light this lamp shed probably resembled starlight! My apologies Reginus, but I don't think the figures represent the Tribunal. Ghastly. Or so the antiquarian claimed. Simply remarkable! Four! Supposedly, Akamon's sandal-bearer carried the shards of his master's first dagger as a daily reminder of his sacrifice.—Verita Numida, The tip of this spade-shaped tool forks like the tongue of a serpent, but the only sharpened edge sits along a slot at the base, facing the handle. I'm especially intrigued by this array of stones. The Hand of the Tribunal decorates the central dais, but this clearly honors one over the other two.