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==The [[Tribunal]]== |
==The [[Tribunal]]== |
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+ | The [[Tribunal]], also called ''Almsivi'', is the tribune of Almalexia, Sotha Sil, and Vivec worshiped by the Dunmer as living gods. They reached 'God Hood' after the [[Battle of Red Mountain]] circa 1E 700 and continued to be worshiped until the [[Red Year]]. After this the Tribunal were regulated to saints. <ref name="bfrm">''[[The Battle of Red Mountain]]''</ref><ref name="tr">''[[The Reclamations]]''</ref> |
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| − | ===[[Almalexia]] (Mother Morrowind)=== |
+ | ===[[Almalexia]] (''Mother Morrowind'')=== |
| − | Also known as the Lady of Mercy, Almalexia was the anticipation of [[Boethiah]]. Her acts of amazing power and kindness are countless and her blessing was said to do extraordinary things, like protect a person infected with Corprus from suffering the disease's effects.<ref name="morrowind">''Gameplay with {{Morrowind}}'</ref> |
+ | Also known as the ''Lady of Mercy'', Almalexia was the anticipation of [[Boethiah]]. Her acts of amazing power and kindness are countless and her blessing was said to do extraordinary things, like protect a person infected with [[Corprus]] from suffering the disease's effects.<ref name="morrowind">''Gameplay with {{Morrowind}}'</ref> |
| − | Most traces of Akatosh disappeared from ancient [[Chimer]] legends during their so-called 'exodus', primarily due to that god's association and esteem with the [[Altmer]]i. However, most aspects of Akatosh which seem so important to the mortal races, namely immortality, historicity, and genealogy, have conveniently resurfaced in Almalexia, the most popular of the [[Tribunal]].<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
+ | Most traces of [[Akatosh]] disappeared from ancient [[Chimer]] legends during their so-called 'exodus', primarily due to that god's association and esteem with the [[Altmer]]i. However, most aspects of Akatosh which seem so important to the mortal races, namely immortality, historicity, and genealogy, have conveniently resurfaced in Almalexia, the most popular of the [[Tribunal]].<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
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===[[Sotha Sil]]=== |
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==The [[Reclamations]]== |
==The [[Reclamations]]== |
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The destruction of [[Vivec City]] and the subsequent eruption of [[Red Mountain]] in 4E 5 cut deeply into the ancient religious beliefs of the Dunmer. The fall of the [[Ministry of Truth]] was the last straw in the tottering support for the [[Tribunal]]s worship.<ref name="tr">''[[The Reclamations]]''</ref> |
The destruction of [[Vivec City]] and the subsequent eruption of [[Red Mountain]] in 4E 5 cut deeply into the ancient religious beliefs of the Dunmer. The fall of the [[Ministry of Truth]] was the last straw in the tottering support for the [[Tribunal]]s worship.<ref name="tr">''[[The Reclamations]]''</ref> |
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+ | The Daedra venerated by the Ashlander tribes ([[Azura]], [[Mephala]] and [[Boethia]] were named the "true way" and should be revered by the Dunmer people. The Daedra were named the "Reclamations," as if they were reclaiming their status from the Tribunal.<ref name="tr">''[[The Reclamations]]''</ref> |
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| − | ===[[Azura]] (Goddess of Dusk and Dawn)=== |
+ | ===[[Azura]] (''Goddess of Dusk and Dawn'')=== |
| − | Azura was the god-ancestor that taught the [[Chimer]] the mysteries needed to be different than the Altmer. Some of her more conventional teachings are sometimes attributed to [[Boethiah]]. In the stories, Azura is often more a communal cosmic force for the race as a whole than an ancestor or a god.<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
+ | Azura was the god-ancestor that taught the [[Chimer]] the mysteries needed to be different than the [[Altmer]]. Some of her more conventional teachings are sometimes attributed to [[Boethiah]]. In the stories, Azura is often more a communal cosmic force for the race as a whole than an ancestor or a god.<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
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Boethiah is the original god-ancestor of the Dark Elves. Through his illuminations, the eventual '[[Chimer]]', or Changed Folk, renounced all ties to the Aldmer and founded a new nation based on Daedric principles. All manner of Dark Elven cultural 'advances' are attributed to Boethiah, from philosophy to magic to 'responsible' architecture. Ancient Velothi allegories are uniformly heroic successes of Boethiah over enemies of every type, foundation stories of Chimeri struggle.<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
Boethiah is the original god-ancestor of the Dark Elves. Through his illuminations, the eventual '[[Chimer]]', or Changed Folk, renounced all ties to the Aldmer and founded a new nation based on Daedric principles. All manner of Dark Elven cultural 'advances' are attributed to Boethiah, from philosophy to magic to 'responsible' architecture. Ancient Velothi allegories are uniformly heroic successes of Boethiah over enemies of every type, foundation stories of Chimeri struggle.<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
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| − | ===[[Mephala]] (Androgyne)=== |
+ | ===[[Mephala]] (''Androgyne'')=== |
| − | Mephala is the Webspinner, or the Spider God. In [[Morrowind]], he/she was the ancestor that taught the [[Chimer]] the skills they would need to evade their enemies or to kill them with secret murder. Enemies were numerous in those days since the Chimer were a small faction. He/she, along with Boethiah, organized the clan systems that eventually became the basis for the Great Houses. He/she founded the [[Morag Tong]].<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
+ | Mephala is the ''Webspinner'', or the ''Spider God''. In [[Morrowind]], he/she was the ancestor that taught the [[Chimer]] the skills they would need to evade their enemies or to kill them with secret murder. Enemies were numerous in those days since the Chimer were a small faction. He/she, along with Boethiah, organized the clan systems that eventually became the basis for the Great Houses. He/she founded the [[Morag Tong]].<ref name="vof">''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:25, 27 July 2013
The Dunmeri Pantheon is one of the more unusual and constantly evolving religions on Tamriel, this is due to the fact that the Dunmer are opposed to worshiping the Aedra.
The Tribunal
The Tribunal, also called Almsivi, is the tribune of Almalexia, Sotha Sil, and Vivec worshiped by the Dunmer as living gods. They reached 'God Hood' after the Battle of Red Mountain circa 1E 700 and continued to be worshiped until the Red Year. After this the Tribunal were regulated to saints. [1][2]
Almalexia (Mother Morrowind)
Also known as the Lady of Mercy, Almalexia was the anticipation of Boethiah. Her acts of amazing power and kindness are countless and her blessing was said to do extraordinary things, like protect a person infected with Corprus from suffering the disease's effects.[3] Most traces of Akatosh disappeared from ancient Chimer legends during their so-called 'exodus', primarily due to that god's association and esteem with the Altmeri. However, most aspects of Akatosh which seem so important to the mortal races, namely immortality, historicity, and genealogy, have conveniently resurfaced in Almalexia, the most popular of the Tribunal.[4]
Vivec
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Sotha Sil
The Reclamations
The destruction of Vivec City and the subsequent eruption of Red Mountain in 4E 5 cut deeply into the ancient religious beliefs of the Dunmer. The fall of the Ministry of Truth was the last straw in the tottering support for the Tribunals worship.[2]
The Daedra venerated by the Ashlander tribes (Azura, Mephala and Boethia were named the "true way" and should be revered by the Dunmer people. The Daedra were named the "Reclamations," as if they were reclaiming their status from the Tribunal.[2]
Azura (Goddess of Dusk and Dawn)
Azura was the god-ancestor that taught the Chimer the mysteries needed to be different than the Altmer. Some of her more conventional teachings are sometimes attributed to Boethiah. In the stories, Azura is often more a communal cosmic force for the race as a whole than an ancestor or a god.[4]
Boethiah (Prince of Plots)
Boethiah is the original god-ancestor of the Dark Elves. Through his illuminations, the eventual 'Chimer', or Changed Folk, renounced all ties to the Aldmer and founded a new nation based on Daedric principles. All manner of Dark Elven cultural 'advances' are attributed to Boethiah, from philosophy to magic to 'responsible' architecture. Ancient Velothi allegories are uniformly heroic successes of Boethiah over enemies of every type, foundation stories of Chimeri struggle.[4]
Mephala (Androgyne)
Mephala is the Webspinner, or the Spider God. In Morrowind, he/she was the ancestor that taught the Chimer the skills they would need to evade their enemies or to kill them with secret murder. Enemies were numerous in those days since the Chimer were a small faction. He/she, along with Boethiah, organized the clan systems that eventually became the basis for the Great Houses. He/she founded the Morag Tong.[4]