General Falx Carius

"Fort Frostmoth will never fall! Long live the Empire!"

- General Falx Carius

General Falx Carius is an Imperial found in Fort Frostmoth, located on the island of Solstheim.

Third Era
Falx Carius was an Imperial general who was in command of Fort Frostmoth. He was a Knight Protector of the Imperial Legion on Solstheim in 3E 427. During his time as Garrison Commander Carius came into contact with the Nerevarine. Irrelevant of choices made by the player in game, Carius found himself abducted by the Daedric Lord Hircine and forced against his will to partake in a series of trials during the events of the Bloodmoon Prophecy, along with others on Solstheim. He was forced to confront the Nerevarine inside the Mortrag Glacier, but it is unknown whether or not he survived this encounter.

Fourth Era
His subsequent appearance inside Fort Frostmoth, and his increased rank (from Captain to General), implying that he was spared by the Nerevarine. He was presumably killed in the Eruption of the Red Mountain or its following ash storms. He was resurrected by a necromancer and killed, ultimately, by the Dragonborn during the events of Miraak's Insurrection.

Appearance
Carius most notably has no pupils in his eyes and a Heart Stone embedded in his chest. He wears a unique armor that has a chest design similar to General Tullius' Armor, but with a nearly identical appearance to the Penitus Oculatus Armor. His armor also has a brace which holds his heart stone in place, and he also wears unobtainable Imperial Bracers, boots, and an Imperial Helmet.

March of the Dead
He is found during the quest March of the Dead inside Fort Frostmoth. He has been resurrected by a necromancer called Ildari Sarothril. At first, he tried to kill her and called her an "enemy" and a "spy". He can later be found behind a locked door.

Combat
He is extremely strong, capable of doing severe harm. He summons Ash Spawn to aid him in battle and uses the Champion's Cudgel, a unique warhammer that randomly inflicts fire, frost or shock damage.