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GYRELITH (taken from the Yokudan words for "fabricator" and "strong king"; pronounced "gear-rel-lith")

'Daedric Prince whose Sphere'' is Desolation, Conflict, Arrogance, Strategy, & Parallels. He is also known as the "Lord Fabricant" to Redguard cultists.'''

''This recently formed Prince of Oblivion is oft-overlooked by his counterparts, due to being of humble origin as a lower Xivkyn, "cursed" by Mehrunes Dagon to remain as a guardian of Mankar Camoran's pocket-realm of "Paradise". His change came about as a result of absorbing the raw power of Dagon's essence that formed the realm after its collapse due to interference from the Hero of Kvatch.''

''When Gyrelith's new existence was still taking shape, he became bonded to artifacts that no mortal would expect to see on the face of Tamriel ever again; the Shadowkeys. While it was not of his creation, he used the Shadowkeys to become the prime architect of the hellscape that would become known as "His" Plane of Oblivion. He took notice that his influence among those who worshiped him began to inspire emptiness, and a certain discontent with states of peace. Increasingly, his followers desired war, viewing conflict itself as a means for growth and change for the better. Some even mistook him for "Reymon Ebonarm", the Yokudan God of War, and thought of the entire continent being under their new god's influence.''

''In newly-built shrines dotting the landscape of Northern Hammerfell, Gyrelith the Lord Fabricant is depicted in shrine statues as a twisted knight with many eyes peering through his closed helmet, and his left arm a mass of energy. Like all other Daedric Princes, he takes on many forms; Sometimes a gigantic possessed tome of knowledge, with glowing "eyes" peering at a potential reader. Other times, he is a tall five-legged "lion" with two mouths. He could even choose to appear as a large sword, floating around with an evil purple aura guiding its every movement.''

''Gyrelith's Plane of Oblivion is known as "Despondent Morrow". It is impossible for living mortals to traverse without magical support, for the air on the highest level is permeated with a thick purple miasma; only spirits, lesser Daedra, and the Prince himself inhabit this hellscape without aid. It is "safest" on the lowest level of the realm, but still harsh and unforgiving to all.''

''The lowest level of Despondent Morrow is the "City of Regret". It is no "city", but it is so named for its only residents; mortal disciples of war who began to regret their decisions in life, but are forever trapped in a miserable afterlife. The area itself is a mockery of the Great Alik'r Desert, its "sands" taking on a golden color, and illuminated by a constant red shade. Beware its deepest secret, hidden inside a single tower surrounded by an "oasis" of black water; the "sands" of this level are something else entirely.''

(NOTE: I was listening to "Ruined World " from Chrono Trigger in the background as I typed. That kind of music would be perfect as atmosphere for the lowest level, to give the impression of total hopelessness.)

Lesser Daedra who serve Gyrelith are the "Spyrites", "Starvers", "Mistspawn", "Miasmites", and the "Fomora".

Spyrites take the form of ghostly humanoids with no faces, spying on the living for their master.

''Starvers are Daedra with no bodies of their own, and take possession of hundreds of skeletons to make giant bodies to travel in. They are said to develop a hunger for the living.''

Mistspawn are nearly-untouchable Daedra who appear in the mortal realm only when the red mists of the Alik'r are present.

''Miasmites are insect-like Daedra that breathe the thick miasma of Despondent Morrow. They can use it to silence mages and trap lost souls.''

''Fomora are masters of Levitation. They mockingly chant in the Daedric language as they float and teleport around their enemies, casting powerful spells.''

ARTIFACTS: "Puppetmaster's Phylactery", "Dirgelight", and "Nerveshatter".

''The "Puppetmaster's Phylactery" appears as an unassuming leather booklet, but with the ability to control the actions of any mortal in the "reader's" line of sight. (Even essential NPCs)''

''"Dirgelight" appears as a lantern, lit with a purple flame. It exists to bring the terrible miasma of Despondent Morrow forth to plague Tamriel. It is cast as a continuous stream of damage that no being can resist, or as a once-per-day Power to summon a storm of miasma. It has more uses outside of combat, as it is the only magical object capable of directly creating Oblivion Gates without incantation or conjured Daedra to help.''

''"Nerveshatter" was a powerful warhammer once wielded by Syl, the Duchess of Dementia in Sheogorath's Shivering Isles; No-one knew how she came to possess it. Oddly, it bore a stronger connection to Gyrelith, disappearing from the Shivering Isles shortly after Syl's death. Its lightning-charged hammerhead is capable of ignoring Shock Resistance, utterly destroying armor, & can easily defeat the most powerful Atronachs with its enchantment. ''