Tamriel Rebuilt:Daedric Shrines

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Introduction[edit]

"The Daedra are powerful ancestor spirits, similar in form and substance to the Tribunal (Blessed Be Their Holy Names), but weaker in power, and more arbitrary and removed from the affairs of mortals. In old times, the Chimer worshiped [sic] the Daedra as gods. But they did not deserve this veneration, for the Daedra harm their worshippers as often as help them." - The Anticipations

Large edifices with queer geometry, the Daedric Shrines scattered across mainland Morrowind are for the most part dedicated to one of the seven Daedric Princes most recognized in the province. Among these are the four members of the House of Troubles, Malacath, Mehrunes Dagon, Molag Bal and Sheogorath. These powers are still considered to have a use in their roles as challengers to Dunmer faith and fortitude (by which the Dark Elves can remain strong), but their shrines speak to a time when they were truly venerated. In the time of Morrowind, occupants of these ruined temples are considered heretics by the Tribunal Temple and tend to be hostile on sight.

Other shrines exist to the so-called Three Good Daedra ('the Anticipations') - Azura, Boethiah and Mephala. While still worshiped by Ashlanders, the veneration of these Daedra has fallen out of favor among settled Dunmer, and their shrines are most often abandoned. A few scattered temples exist to the other Daedric powers, but these are exceedingly few in number.

Many shrines are occupied by Daedra most associated with the Daedric Prince to which they are dedicated, e.g. Dark Seducers for Mehrunes Dagon, Ogrims for Malacath, Golden Saints for Sheogorath. Some have more potent occupants, such as Xivilai, who command authority over the Daedra within. Shrines tend to be of particular interest to members of the Mages Guild, and members within Morrowind can sometimes be found engaging in study in these places.

Andarannipal, a shrine to Mehrunes Dagon

Mainland Shrines[edit]

Name Daedra Region Occupants Notes
Ald Balaal Molag Bal Armun Ashlands Daedra
Ald Mirathi Mehrunes Dagon Boethiah's Spine Cultists, Daedra
Ald Niripal Azura Alt Orethan Cultists, Daedra
Ald Uman Malacath Velothi Mountains Cultists, Undead
Ald Uran Mephala Lan Orethan Cultists, Daedra
Anashbibi Sheogorath Velothi Mountains Cultists, Daedra
Andarannipal Mehrunes Dagon Aanthirin Cultists, Daedra
Ashinanibibi Sheogorath Alt Orethan Daedra
Ashushushi Azura Mephalan Vales Cultists, Daedra
Ashpibishal Boethiah Sacred Lands Cultists, Daedra
Baelkashpitu Molag Bal Sunad Mora Cultists, Daedra
Boethian Deeps Boethiah Boethiah's Spine None
Bushipananit Azura Nedothril Daedra
Ebamusharisus Mehrunes Dagon Sunad Mora Cultists, Daedra
Ebunammidan Mehrunes Dagon Dagon Urul Cultists, Daedra
Emmurbalpitu Azura Aanthirin Daedra, Ghosts
Essarnartes Mehrunes Dagon Armun Ashlands Cultists (passive), Daedra Has Service NPCs
Esuranamit Sheogorath Mephalan Vales Cultists (passive)
Hadrumnibibi Malacath Aanthirin Cultists, Daedra
Hummurushtapi Malacath Armun Ashlands Cultists, Troll
Ibiammusashan Molag Bal Sunad Mora Cultists, Daedra
Ikinammassu Unknown Aanthirin Mages Guild members
Malkamalit Boethiah Mephalan Vales Cultists, Daedra
Mashadananit Mehrunes Dagon Armun Ashlands Cultists, Daedra
Naemunbatashpi Mehrunes Dagon Coronati Basin Cultists, Daedra
Narasnabad Azura Alt Orethan Daedra
Onimushili Malacath Dagon Urul Cultists, Daedra
Ossurnashalit Molag Bal Roth Roryn Cultists, Daedra
Rasdamassilu Mehrunes Dagon Boethiah's Spine Bandits
Shambalu Mephala Mephalan Vales Daedra
Sirsadrorran Sheogorath Sundered Scar Cultists, Daedra
Teknilashashulpi Azura Sundered Scar Cultists, Daedra
Ulanababia Molag Bal Dagon Urul Cultists, Daedra
Varashimmus Malacath Aanthirin Daedra, Mages Guild members
Veranzaris Sheogorath Roth Roryn Cultists, Daedra
Yabananit Molag Bal Sundered Scar Cultists, Daedra
Yamandalkal Mehrunes Dagon Sea of Ghosts Cultists, Daedra
Yamuninisharn Boethiah/Sheogorath Sunad Mora Daedra
Yanishanabi Mehrunes Dagon Mephalan Vales Cultists
Yashazmus Mehrunes Dagon Telvanni Isles Cultists, Daedra

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