Draugr (Skyrim)

Draugr are undead Nordic warriors who were once residents of Skyrim. It is claimed that Draugr once served the dragons; some seem to have learned several words of power, which are also usable by the Dragonborn in-game. Draugr are among the most common foes in Skyrim's many crypts and catacombs. Having engaged in acts of cannibalism during their lifetimes, they are cursed to walk the earth as undead; however, this might be because they betrayed their own race by serving dragons. They retain the ability to wield weapons such as swords, axes, and bows. They have previously appeared in the Morrowind expansion pack Bloodmoon, notably in the barrows of Solstheim. Draugr carry and use Ancient Nordic Weapons. Some Draugr only appear as containers, usually containing a few pieces of Gold. Draugr type monsters are weak to fire as well as silver. Draugr loot includes a chance of jewelry, gems, soul gems, ingots or potions; however, their armor cannot be looted and must be crafted at the Skyforge in Whiterun.

Amongst The Draugr
It is possible to find a book entitled Amongst the Draugr, by Bernadette Bandian, a mage from the college, reporting her studies on the subject. She took seven months to be able to approach the Draugr without being regarded as a threat, although she could not understand their language. She had "always wondered why the ancient priests of the dragon cult insisted that their followers be buried with them", until noticing everyday a different set of Draugr would awaken and prostrate themselves before the priest's sarcophagus, after which they would meticulously clean the area. Their dedication after death also explained why they so ferociously defend his chambers.

After further observation, she reports that when the group of draugr came to pay homage, a distinct flow of life-force could be noted between the priest and the followers. The second eternal life of the dragon cult was only promised to those who ascended to priesthood, but the lesser functionaries contributed their life force to sustaining them for eternity.

Quoting, "I don't know what sort of eternal wellspring they draw from, but it's clear that the draugr carries only the barest whisper of life in it, and rekindles it nightly while resting in its niche. I now believe that the grotesque forms that we see in the barrow were, in fact, buried fully as men and women, and only over the thousands of years that have passed withered into the wretched things we know. If we had visited a barrow directly after it's construction, we might not have even known any of its inhabitants were dead!"
 * This book can be found in several locations, but regularly in Autumnwatch Tower.

Subtypes
There are several types of Draugr. In the quest The Staff of Magnus, the player must fight spectral versions of these, it is untested how they compare to physical Draugr as yet.

Dragon Priests
(There are 9 dragon Priests)

Quests
The Draugr appear in the quests:
 * Bleak Falls Barrow
 * Silver Hand
 * The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller
 * Shroud Hearth Barrow
 * Speaking With Silence
 * The Golden Claw
 * The World-Eater's Eyrie
 * Under Saarthal
 * A Scroll For Anska
 * Ancestral Worship
 * Siege On The Dragon Cult
 * Proving Honor

Phrases
The following are phrases that are uttered by the Draugr: (Translation Pending)
 * Qiilan Us Dilon! (Qiilan means "Lead" and Dilon means "Dead")
 * Bolag Aaz, Mal Lir! (Company mercy, little king)
 * Kren Sos Aal! (Break Blood May) Can't find "Sos Aal" translation. Maybe meaning May his Blood Break.
 * Dir Volaan! (Dir translates to "Die" and Volaan means "Full Speed Ahead") meaning "Die quickly!"
 * Aar Vin Ok! (Servant ...... His(used as possessive)) Can't find "Vin Ok" translation. Can't find Vin but could be Viik meaning Defeat making it Servant Defeat His(possessive form me)
 * Unslaad Krosis (Eternal Sorrow)
 * Fus...Ro Dah! ( Force...Balance Push, Unrelenting Force shout)
 * Aav Dilon! (Join Dead!)
 * Sovngarde saraan! (Sovngarde Awaits!)

Behind the Scenes

 * Draugr take their mythological inspiration and several traits from the draugr, undead creatures from Norse mythology. It should be noted that one differentiates between sea-draugar and land-draugar (draugar being plural of draugr): while land-draugar were simply undead with numerous magical abilities, sea-draugar were fishermen who had drowned at sea, thus being denied the privilege of being buried.
 * Generation for Draugr appearance is randomized and not gender specific. This mean that a Draugr can spawn with a female body and a beard.
 * Draugr is the Old Norse and Icelandic word for "ghost"

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Draugr (Skyrim)