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{{Quotefull|Centuries ago, Tiber Septim ruled the land and forged an empire with great Numidium. The secret of Numidium's power lies in its heart, carried within the Mantella. It is the heart of Tiber Septim's battlemage. It is my heart. It is my Mantella. It is my Totem. It belongs to me, and to none other.|The [[Underking]]|Letter from the Underking}} |
{{Quotefull|Centuries ago, Tiber Septim ruled the land and forged an empire with great Numidium. The secret of Numidium's power lies in its heart, carried within the Mantella. It is the heart of Tiber Septim's battlemage. It is my heart. It is my Mantella. It is my Totem. It belongs to me, and to none other.|The [[Underking]]|Letter from the Underking}} |
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+ | The '''Mantella''' was the heart of [[Wulfharth]], the [[Imperial Battlemage]] [[Zurin Arctus]] or a merging of both,<ref name=TAH>''[[The Arcturian Heresy]]''</ref> and its acquisition is the final objective of {{Daggerfall}}.<ref name=EOD>Events of {{Daggerfall}}</ref> The item is described as a green jewel of unusual size,<ref name=DON>Dialogue of [[Nulfaga]]</ref> and was the energy source Tiber Septim used to power the [[Numidium]]<ref name=ALD>''[[Anonymous Letters]]''</ref> in the absence of the [[Heart of Lorkhan]].<ref name=TAH/> |
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==History== |
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===Origins=== |
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| − | + | The Mantella, in a basic sense, was a massive soul gem, in which contained the life force and soul of either Zurin Arctus<ref name=ALD/> or [[Wulfharth]], both of whom were betrayed by Tiber Septim.<ref name=TAH/> It was used as a replacement for the Heart of Lorkhan to power the Numidium, which was utilized by Tiber Septim to conquer all of [[Tamriel]], and destroy all those who did not entirely accept his reign. The Numidium was eventually demolished by the [[Underking]] with its remains scattering and the Mantella being blasted into [[Mantellan Crux|Aetherius]], to be lost for centuries.<ref name=TAH/><ref name=ALD/> Without the Heart, Wulfharth falls into a state of semi-slumber,<ref name=TAH/> and the [[Blades]] began the painstaking task of recovering all of the Numidium's lost pieces, while the Underking's agents search for the Mantella.<ref name=ALD/><ref name=DCN>''[[The Daggerfall Chronicles]]:'' [http://www.imperial-library.info/content/daggerfall-narrative ''Narrative'']</ref> |
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===Events of Daggerfall=== |
===Events of Daggerfall=== |
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[[File:Mantellacrux.png|thumb|The floating prison of the Mantella]] |
[[File:Mantellacrux.png|thumb|The floating prison of the Mantella]] |
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| − | After many generations, the Blades were able to recover and rebuild every piece of Numidium, lacking only its power source which could not be found.<ref name=DCN/> However, in the year [[3E 401]], the sorceress |
+ | After many generations, the Blades were able to recover and rebuild every piece of Numidium, lacking only its power source which could not be found.<ref name=DCN/> However, in the year [[3E 401]], the sorceress [[Nulfaga]] discovered the location of the Mantella within the [[Aetherius|Aetherial]] realm known as the [[Mantellan Crux]], while on one of her astral travels.<ref name=DCT>''[[The Daggerfall Chronicles]]: Timeline''</ref> Seeing the benefit this discovery could have, Nulfaga sent a letter to the [[Emperor]], [[Uriel Septim VII]], promising to disclose the Mantella's location to him as long as he agreed to never use the Numidium to hinder the power of her son, [[Lysandus]], or his [[Kingdom of Daggerfall|Kingdom]]. Uriel Septim, not fond of blackmail, refused her offer and instead schemed to find a way to gain the information from Nulfaga without accepting her deal.<ref name=DCN/> After reacquiring the [[Totem of Tiber Septim]], the [[Hero of Daggerfall|Agent of Daggerfall]] was sent a message from Nulfaga stating that she would give him the location of the Mantella.<ref name=DON/> Once the Agent arrived at Shedungent, Nulfaga teleported him to the Mantellan Crux where the Mantella was freed from its prison. The Mantella was then used to power the Numidium, allow the Underking to die, and turn the [[King of Worms]] into a god, in the [[Dragon Break]] known as the [[Warp in the West]].<ref name=EOD/><ref name=TWITW>''[[The Warp in the West (Book)|The Warp in the West]]''</ref> |
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==More information== |
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| − | Whether or not the Mantella was the heart of |
+ | Whether or not the Mantella was the heart of Wulfarth or Zurin Arctus is debatable,<ref name=TAH/> but most sources seem to point to it being Zurin's heart.<ref name=ALD/><ref name=LFTU>''[[Letter from the Underking]]''</ref> Obscure mythology reasons that the Mantella is the "Heart of Tiber Septim" because Tiber Septim himself was born through the [[Enantiomorph|merged dichotomy]] of the individuals Zurin Arctus and General Talos who joined as one to unite Cyrodiil and its people. In this sense, the Mantella forms as a representation of this union.<ref name=Skeleton|ref group="UL">[http://www.imperial-library.info/content/interviews-skeleton-man ''Skeleton Man's Interview with Denizens of Tamriel: Xal, a Human Maruhkati'']</ref><ref name=DOTP>Dialogue of [[The Prophet (Knights of the Nine)]]</ref> |
| − | Some believe the "Mantella," rather than referring singular object, is actually a re-creatable process first attempted by [[Kagrenac]] during the creation of [[Anumidium]], being dubbed a ''"Crux of Transcendence."'' It has been said that the Tools of Kagrenac were actually built for the purpose of creating a Mantella,<ref name=Skeleton|ref group=" |
+ | Some believe the "Mantella," rather than referring singular object, is actually a re-creatable process first attempted by [[Kagrenac]] during the creation of [[Anumidium]], being dubbed a ''"Crux of Transcendence."'' It has been said that the Tools of Kagrenac were actually built for the purpose of creating a Mantella,<ref name=Skeleton|ref group="UL"/> the reenactment of [[Lorkhan]]'s sundering through the manipulation of mythical symbolism.<ref name=MKpostbeth|ref group="UL">[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/482103-made-up-word-round-up/?p=6918624 Bethsoft Forums: ''Made Up Word Round Up'' thread], post by [[Michael Kirkbride]]</ref> By this belief, a Mantella, when created by [[Elves]] is more appropriately referred to as a "''Mer''tella."<ref name=IRC|ref group=UL>[https://gist.github.com/numinit/66b92bb2c0fa0774c221#file-mk_20131016-tex-L122 Conversation with MK 2013-10-16, Line 122]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:49, 26 May 2019
- "Centuries ago, Tiber Septim ruled the land and forged an empire with great Numidium. The secret of Numidium's power lies in its heart, carried within the Mantella. It is the heart of Tiber Septim's battlemage. It is my heart. It is my Mantella. It is my Totem. It belongs to me, and to none other."
- ―The Underking[src]
The Mantella was the heart of Wulfharth, the Imperial Battlemage Zurin Arctus or a merging of both,[1] and its acquisition is the final objective of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.[2] The item is described as a green jewel of unusual size,[3] and was the energy source Tiber Septim used to power the Numidium[4] in the absence of the Heart of Lorkhan.[1]
Associated quests
Journey to Aetherius
Meet with Nulfaga, in the castle Shedungent, to be teleported to the Mantellan Crux and retrieve the Mantella.
History
Origins
The Mantella, in a basic sense, was a massive soul gem, in which contained the life force and soul of either Zurin Arctus[4] or Wulfharth, both of whom were betrayed by Tiber Septim.[1] It was used as a replacement for the Heart of Lorkhan to power the Numidium, which was utilized by Tiber Septim to conquer all of Tamriel, and destroy all those who did not entirely accept his reign. The Numidium was eventually demolished by the Underking with its remains scattering and the Mantella being blasted into Aetherius, to be lost for centuries.[1][4] Without the Heart, Wulfharth falls into a state of semi-slumber,[1] and the Blades began the painstaking task of recovering all of the Numidium's lost pieces, while the Underking's agents search for the Mantella.[4][5]
Events of Daggerfall
The floating prison of the Mantella
After many generations, the Blades were able to recover and rebuild every piece of Numidium, lacking only its power source which could not be found.[5] However, in the year 3E 401, the sorceress Nulfaga discovered the location of the Mantella within the Aetherial realm known as the Mantellan Crux, while on one of her astral travels.[6] Seeing the benefit this discovery could have, Nulfaga sent a letter to the Emperor, Uriel Septim VII, promising to disclose the Mantella's location to him as long as he agreed to never use the Numidium to hinder the power of her son, Lysandus, or his Kingdom. Uriel Septim, not fond of blackmail, refused her offer and instead schemed to find a way to gain the information from Nulfaga without accepting her deal.[5] After reacquiring the Totem of Tiber Septim, the Agent of Daggerfall was sent a message from Nulfaga stating that she would give him the location of the Mantella.[3] Once the Agent arrived at Shedungent, Nulfaga teleported him to the Mantellan Crux where the Mantella was freed from its prison. The Mantella was then used to power the Numidium, allow the Underking to die, and turn the King of Worms into a god, in the Dragon Break known as the Warp in the West.[2][7]
More information
Whether or not the Mantella was the heart of Wulfarth or Zurin Arctus is debatable,[1] but most sources seem to point to it being Zurin's heart.[4][8] Obscure mythology reasons that the Mantella is the "Heart of Tiber Septim" because Tiber Septim himself was born through the merged dichotomy of the individuals Zurin Arctus and General Talos who joined as one to unite Cyrodiil and its people. In this sense, the Mantella forms as a representation of this union.[UL 1][9]
Some believe the "Mantella," rather than referring singular object, is actually a re-creatable process first attempted by Kagrenac during the creation of Anumidium, being dubbed a "Crux of Transcendence." It has been said that the Tools of Kagrenac were actually built for the purpose of creating a Mantella,[UL 1] the reenactment of Lorkhan's sundering through the manipulation of mythical symbolism.[UL 2] By this belief, a Mantella, when created by Elves is more appropriately referred to as a "Mertella."[UL 3]
Appearances
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (mentioned only)
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The Arcturian Heresy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Events of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dialogue of Nulfaga
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Anonymous Letters
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Daggerfall Chronicles: Narrative
- ↑ The Daggerfall Chronicles: Timeline
- ↑ The Warp in the West
- ↑ Letter from the Underking
- ↑ Dialogue of The Prophet (Knights of the Nine)