#Elder scrolls auriel skin#
Race: Preferably Snow Elf, alternatively High Elf with pale skin He also mentions the possibility of further Snow Elf enclaves that could have survived. Knight-Paladin Gelebor would refer to them as “the Betrayed”. Over the course of time, they have degraded into the vicious creatures that now roam Skyrim as well as the Dwemer ruins. The tragedy ended in a rebellion against their former masters during the events of the War of the Crag. They were provided with a safe haven, however the Dwemer blinded and enslaved the once proud race. The remaining surviving Snow Elves turned to the Dwemer for help. Their last resort against the Nords was the decisive battle in Solstheim which would eventually lead to the death of the Snow Prince after the Battle of Moesring. Some sought refuge whereas some squads as well as the beloved Snow Prince, fought back relentlessly. Many Snow Elves were slaughtered by the Nords. This event marked their downfall since the Nord Ysgramore and his sons survived and would later return with his 500 companions in order to take revenge. Some identify fear of the increasing numbers of Nords, others claim that the cause was an ancient artefact (Magnus’ Eye) whereas some even attribute it to daedric influence. Their motivation for doing so is debated among scholars.
The Snow Elves would later attack Saarthal, one of the largest Nord settlements of that time. The strong affiliation with the sun is reflected in Snow Elf architecture such as sun shrines or statues depicting Auriel as well as in related weaponry (Auriel’s Shield, Auriel’s Bow, Sunhallowed Arrows).Īt first, the Snow Elves tolerated the Nord settlers and they coexisted peacefully. so many different names for the sovereign of the snow elves." – Knight Paladin Gelebor The prime deity revered by the Snow Elves is Auriel, a deity which is said to be directly linked to the over-soul of the Elder Scrolls Universe, Anu. They were a proud, highly advanced and prosperous culture that would thrive and dominate Skyrim until the first Nord settlers arrived from the continent of Atmora. May Auriel's light guide you in your darkest hours.Īs descendants of the Aldmer, the Falmer (also referred to as Snow Elves or Ice Elves), were the first race to settle in the province of Skyrim during the Merethic Era. Will he stick to the old ways and protect the chantry or will he set out to vanquish new forces that threaten Skyrim?
A combination of swift evasion, skillful blocks as well as focused power attacks in the right moment are the intended core of this build.Īs one of the last of his kind with many of his former brethren thwarted into cave-dwelling, ferocious beasts, he has yet to find his place in a world threatened by forces far greater than those he once knew. Despite an innate magical aptitude, the Knight-Paladin relies primarily on melee mace and shield combat. The Knight-Paladin also utilizes magic in order to passively damage and debitate enemies with his auras. Restoration magic cures his wounds (as well as those of others) and banishes the undead whereas alteration spells increase his survivability. The Snow Elf Paladin relies on light armor, shields and one-handed weapons as well as bows for long-range attacks. Despite the tragic, blood-stained past of his once proud people, he stays true to his beliefs and keeps on worshipping Auriel, the Elven god of the sun, who bestowed upon him the gift of longevity. The Snow Elf Knight-Paladin is a warrior of light who protects the weak and vanquishes the wicked, be it undead, vampire or dragon.
#Elder scrolls auriel mod#
Requirements: Dawnguard, Snow Elf race mod (highly recommended) Playtested on Expert Difficulty Version 1.3 (added custom skill images from my edited screenshots, shortened for better legibility)