![]() ![]() Even the Thalmor, crazy ideas aside, would have little to gain in a universe where there is no change, so there goes Jyggalag. I also do not see why you think cosmic stagnancy would fit the mindset of the Altmer. If that were not the case, Veloth's exodus of Daedric worshipping elves was kind of senseless. Regardless of how they feel about the necessary presence of Oblivion, I don't see them tampering with Daedra, and there's enough lore to convince us they despise the Daedric Lords in general. Quote:Seeing as how the Altmer grew up being well versed in the realms of Oblivion, they would probably have a decidedly different view on the Daedra and how they related to Altmer cosmology. He is the Task Master he is a part of Order. Peryite- a very odd choice, but think about it. They may see dreams from her as vision and gifts to be explored and pondered. Vaermina is said to be closely linked with Magnus, so they may see something special in her. I could easily see the Altmer even worshiping him with no problem, or, at the very least, honour him. It also makes sense that the generic Priests of Order in Shivering Isles are all Altmer. Indeed, it is one of the very foundations of Altmeri society. Order is a huge symbol and idea in Altmeri theology. Why them? Jyggalag is the Daedric Prince of Order. The Daedric Princes I would see the Altmer as believing were good or helpful to the Altmer (even enough to be worshiped) are Jyggalag, Vaermina and Peryite. However, any other Daedric Prince is open for interpretation. I would imagine the Altmer would view those Daedric Princes who have had a negative impact on the Altmer very unfavorably (Azura, Boethiah, Mephala, Mehrunes Dagon). The Daedric Princes themselves, however, are a different story. ![]() My personal view is that the Altmer do not regard the entirety of Oblivion as 'good' or 'evil'. Seeing as how the Altmer grew up being well versed in the realms of Oblivion, they would probably have a decidedly different view on the Daedra and how they related to Altmer cosmology. Anywho, onto the main part of this thread: Not a very good theory, but something to ponder. Or perhaps the spirits just left Aetherius, seeing it weakened by the perceived folly of the Aedra and left for Oblivion, where they could shape their own worlds without giving up great portions of themselves. Perhaps, since they were immortal and had not sacrificed parts of themselves from being tricked by Lorkhan, the Aetherius could no longer support their power so they migrated to Oblivion. However, how did they become exclusively known as the Daedra?Ī theory that I have come to is that the original spirits either became unstable in the Aetherius and found stability (as ironic as it can be) in Oblivion. Now, calling them Daedra, by the original definition, is one hundred percent correct. However, in more modern Tamrielic times, Daedra almost exclusively refers to the beings of Oblivion. By that definition, Kynareth, Julianos, Zenithar, Talos and others are Daedra. So, let's play semantics with the word 'Daedra'. But that takes into account the beings of Oblivion and not just the general meaning of 'Daedra'. Personally, my money is on the former because it is more in tune with how they cannot die, etc. (There is also the Psijic side of the story saying that the Aedra are those from the mortal plane who stood out more amongst the mortals for doing good deeds and so rule in Aetherius and the Daedra were wicked mortals who now rule in Oblivion) There is also a myth that they are the joined blood of Anu and Padomay. ![]() In Altmer mythology, the Daedra are simply those greater spirits who refused to take part in creation. ![]()
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