Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-75.72.190.74-20141113001343/@comment-2600:387:6:802:0:0:0:1C-20180920225713

Clavicus Vile seems to be based on King Paimon from The Lesser Key of Solomon. In imagery Paimon can be seen with two large horns on the front of his head (like his mask in Skyrim) seated on a camel. Interestingly the name Clavicus sounds like the Latin Clavicula meaning small key (lesser key) relating it to the Latin name of The Lesser Key of Solomon: Clavicula Salomonis Regis. While Paimon is said to grant items for the magician (conjurer in this case) or reveal hidden treasures or answers, Clavicus Vile grants wishes to his followers. While Paimon is associated with familiars or animals in general, Clavicus Vile can usually be seen with a pet dog named Barbas. Also of note, Paimon is associated with spirits from the Middle East such as Isis who is associated with Attar the canaanite deity (son of the dawn), while Clavicus Vile's summoning date is 1st of the Morning Star. I've posted this information for study purposes only and do not recommend attempting to use the conjuration magic detailed in the Clavicula Salmonis Regis. Remember that if these mythical entities are real you are toying with something far beyond your power and understanding. If Solomon himself actually summoned these kinds of spirits remember that he was said to be the most wise man. Stay humble and remember that you are not that wise. If you are foolhardy enough to summon King Paimon the angel said to oppose him is named Haziel.