The Huntsman told the agent of a contrite wereboar in the area, and requested he be "taught a lesson". [166][167][15] For non-lycanthropes, the ring is often useless, although it has been known to extend the wearer's life and allow for transformation into a werewolf. Other accounts state that the Dragonborn instead sided with Sinding and hunted the remaining hunters, resulting in the Prince purifying the Ring for the Dragonborn's personal use out of respect for turning the hunt on itself. [78], Predator Mesa, which is located in Anequina, hosts a great temple to Hircine. [67], Religious idols comprised of tree roots shaped by wyrd magic have been unearthed by scholars. Matron Icehammer was appalled by her husband's actions, and ordered the guards to subdue him, but he fled into an ancient Nordic burial ruin in the mountains northeast of Cragwallow, whereupon he was sealed alive within as punishment. [9][16], As the progenitor of lycanthropy, Hircine is recognized as the Father of Manbeasts. The forests of the Hunting Grounds are teeming with powerful beasts, which allow Hircine's followers to engage in the most spectacular hunts. Vivec's religious profile is awash in duality, as is befitting his relation to Mephala. [25] Ebonarm is an enemy to Hircine. The ruins would become known as Icehammer's Vault, and would become a source of infamy, as Thane Icehammer continued to stalk its halls as a Draugr. Hircine was among them, and between the 3rd and 5th of Rain's Hand in 1E 2920, a deal was made which would be known as the Coldharbour Compact. Nocturnal (in Daedric script, ) is the Daedric Prince whose sphere is the night and darkness. He comes to mate with hinds, and may transform a mortal woman into one for the same purpose. Hircine punishes those that did not legitimately earn the ring, stripping the ring of its ability to control transformations and instead making transformations unpredictable. To receive it, you must not simply complete 15 Daedric Quests, but must also choose the quest ending that gives you the Daedric The forests of the Hunting Grounds are teeming with powerful beasts, which allow Hircine's followers to engage in the most spectacular hunts. Skull of Corruption [41] Gulibeg is said to reward those he finds clever by teaching them tricks and secrets,[19] which the Reachmen claim helped them survive the fall of Lorkh. [129], Hircine sought the Green Lady as a trophy for generations, for reasons that remain ambiguous. His realm of Oblivion is the Hunting Grounds, an endless forest where the Prince and his Huntsmen hunt great beasts, people, and even other Daedra. Kodlak Whitemane's Wolf Spirit was killed by the Companions, allowing his soul to find rest in Sovngarde.[163]. Molag the Slave-Lord is a one-off nickname used by Phrastus of Elinhir in his lecture on the nature of Molag Bal's plane of Oblivion, Coldharbour. Seeing the moons untroubled, Storihbeg threatened to consume them. [19][28] There is more than five, however, as the Glenmoril Wyrd worship an additional owl aspect. Its inhabitants reside in the many hunting lodges dotting the landscape. It is sometimes emblazoned with Daedric Hekem sigils, representing the letter H.[183] Much like other artifacts associated with Hircine, it rejects a user who is unworthy of wielding it. Clavicus Vile (in Daedric script, ), also known as the child-god of the Morningstar, Master of Insidious Wishes, and the Prince of Bargains, is one of the seventeen Daedric Princes. However, Hircine is rumored to have unleashed the curse of lycanthropy upon Nirn early in history, with the first accounts being in the early Merethic Era. He is the Daedric Prince of Power, Trickery, Wishes, Serenity, Vampires of this breed were not weakened by the sunlight, and were strengthened by the moonlight, leading to the scholar Cinna Scholasticus to believe that it originated as a result of a bargain between Hircine and Molag Bal. Sheogorath then summoned Malacath to where the slaughtered Orc girl was and instigated his vengeance. The Agent is quickly wrapped in a conspiracy involving the entire Iliac Bay, with multiple parties seeking to acquire the Mantella, a powerful Soul Gem and the key to reconstructing the Numidium - the Dwemer Brass God which Tiber Septim used in his conquest of Tamriel centuries prior. [172][174], According to a Reachman myth, Hircine wields the Spear of Bitter Mercy when he takes on the aspect of Alrabeg the Hunter. Skyrim, already split in brutal civil war between the governing Imperials and the nationalist rebel Stormcloaks, is further terrorized by the rampaging beasts. [5] His realm of Oblivion is the Hunting Grounds,[6] an endless forest where the Prince and his Huntsmen hunt great beasts, people, and even other Daedra. Since the Wyrd fell prey, they lost Hircine's favor, which was instead granted to the invaders. In the story, he made a bargain with Hircine to be resurrected in order to find his wife, to no avail. As such, the hero visits the memory of a Priest of Vaermina on the day that the Orcs invaded, allowing the hero to witness as this priest runs to the device that sets up the barrier and releases the Miasma. Probably the same as Alduin, his soul will go to Aetherius considering a part of Akatosh literally gives him life. She is associated with spiders, insects, slugs and other repulsive creatures which inspire mortals with an instinctive revulsion. It augment's a werewolf's presence, making people cower in fear save for those that have caught a glimpse of Hircine's face. [144] She plotted to use her pack to take over Nirn and exact revenge on Hircine, for she and other werewolves felt they were tricked into playing the part of prey instead of the role of a predator. Dreams and nightmares [44] Hircine may call upon a Great Hunt on Nirn for his own merriment,[45] or to punish those that defy him. [143], Later that year, Hircine hosted the Great Hunt in his plane, inviting mortals from Tamriel to participate. The story teaches Reachfolk to challenge themselves, and touts humility as an essential trait. [18][91]:243 A great wolf will forcibly drag the souls of the unwilling into the Hunting Grounds. Pantheon According to the Prophecy, a demon god will appear on Solstheim with his Hounds and initiate the Hunter's Game. [19], Hircine's devoted are promised an afterlife within the Hunting Grounds, a savage land that provides to its dwellers. [45] The Huntsman then bestowed the "greatest honor" he could give a mortalthe Nerevarine would be his prey. Vaermina's physical appearance is usually that of a female mage, complete with a flowing robe with deep sleeves and a magic staff. [2] Hircine is typically portrayed with a great spear and either the head or skull of an elk,[7] the latter of which Khajiiti myths say belonged to Y'ffer's champion, the Graht-Elk. She is also known as the Mistress of Decay, and the Spirit Daedra. The site is now known as the Fallen Grotto,[141] its shrine has since been attended to by the Glenmoril Wyrd. [8] However, lycanthropy is frowned upon, and seen as a "parody" of Khajiiti faith. Long ago, a band of Orcs invaded the tower and had a bloody conflict with all those dwelling inside. [115], Hircine is involved in the legend of Chieftain Fiasof, a tragedy told by Reachfolk storytellers throughout generations. [90], To the Nords, Hircine is seen as a potential obstacle to reaching Sovngarde, as contracting lycanthropy will result in the infected's soul being prevented from entering the realm. [50], In the context of Hircine, thanks to the isolationist policies of the Altmer, they are vulnerable to the spread of lycanthropy. [159] The spirits of animals from the mortal plane are a common sight within the Hunting Grounds, as Hircine brings them in to please his followers. The Dragonborn tracked down and slew the White Stag, and an Aspect of Hircine appeared. This page was last edited on 27 October 2022, at 18:26. [188], The Hunting Grounds, also known as the Great Hunt, is a realm of Oblivion created and ruled over by Hircine, the Daedric Prince of the Hunt. These warriors are called "Briarhearts". Circa 2E 582, after reports that researchers of the Mages Guild started vanishing reached the Fists of Thalmor, they investigated the site and were almost wiped out by Ozzai's creations during an ambush, prompting them to resort to entrusting an adventurer with the investigation. After slaying the aspects, the final challenge was between two hunters. As a last-ditch effort to prevent the Orcs from seizing the inner sanctum in which the Skull of Corruption stands, the priests released the Miasma, a gas which instantly puts all those who inhale it into an unbreakable deep hibernation, while also keeping those slumbering perfectly preserved. [60] The formation of the First Aldmeri Dominion led to the rise of Bosmer extremists turning to Hircine, as they saw the union as potential for their subjugation under High Elven rule. Throughout their journey, the player character will succeed in many trials which fulfill the ancient prophecy, and become the reincarnation of Indoril Nerevar. [61] The Dominion attempted to suppress his worship, as Hircine's cultists started kidnapping unwary travelers. [171] The Cuirass makes the wearer resistant to magic. [124], The Sixteen Accords of Madness are stories of Sheogorath's encounters and triumphs over other Daedric Princes. [92] The Jurgald thanes and their families ruled the area around the lower Yorgrim River for centuries, and openly embraced Hircine's curse. Due to the negative views of religious institutions and the general public, Daedra worshipping is not openly practiced. [172], The Spear of Bitter Mercy is an artifact that is an enigma to Tamrielians, but many believe it to be of Daedric origin despite a lacuna of recorded history. With a sacred shrine of Hircine now theirs, their lieutenant, Brinarch, used the opportunity to directly commune with the Huntsman, seeking the approval for a briar heart, to which the Prince approved. Achievements []. The account tells of him stealing the unwary during the night before vanishing. Each Daedric Prince, with the exception of Jyggalag, is said to have their own plane of Oblivion, over which they have control. [37] He shows some parallels with Shor, the Nordic interpretation of Lorkhan,[38] whose totem is the fox. [188] They are just three of the Symbols of the Five Aspects, the other two being the Spear of Bitter Mercy and the Totem of Claw and Fang. Set nearly 1,000 years before the main titles, Online takes place during the Interregnum, a period where Tamriel was without a ruling Empire, and three separate factions battled for control of the continent. [155] The Nerevarine escaped through a portal as Mortrag Glacier collapsed, ending the Hunter's Game until the next era. They believe Daedra are not to be bargained with, and Summerset laws decrees that summoning them warrants a death sentence. [155] The four mortals were required to navigate a maze within the glacier, fighting off werewolves and each other, with the survivor earning the right to challenge Hircine. Hircine, known as the Huntsman, Lord of the Hunt,:293 Master of Beasts, and the Master of the Chase, is a Daedric Prince whose sphere is the Hunt, the Sport of Daedra, the Greatest Game, and the Chase and Sacrifice of Mortals. One researcher initially theorized they were representations of Hircine, but later concluded they may represent totemic Divines, like those of the Atmorans. After offering the unicorn's horn to the Prince's shrine, the Champion was rewarded with the Savior's Hide. Although deceptively unimpressive at first glance due to its apparently medieval setting, various mortal characters of the Elder Scrolls world have shown great feats of magical power. They eventually succeed in stopping Dagoth Ur, and in the process render the three Dunmer Gods of the Tribunal mortal again. Plane of Oblivion [] Mehrunes Dagon's plane of Oblivion is the Deadlands. [108] This ritual represents Lorkh's immortal sacrifice,[105] which is reflected by ending ones' own life, with the end result being that the warrior is resurrected[110] as a living weapon with great strength and endurance. [134], During the Second Era, a strain of vampirism known as Noxiphilic Sanguivoria became commonplace throughout Tamriel. Coldharbour is featured in The Elder Scrolls Online, being the final The Nerevarine slew Karstaag at the heart of the glacier, and was met by Hircine. To prove them wrong, the Skinchanger waited for the sun to be at its weakest, when the Old Life Festival is celebrated. The former deal with the return of the Ayleids to Cyrodill and the rebirth of the Divine Crusader Pelinal, while the later is set entirely within Sheogorath's Plane of Oblivion - and ultimately ends with the player character becoming Sheogorath. [184], The Spear of the Hunter is an artifact associated with, and often wielded by, the Daedric Prince Hircine. The story of Skyrim deals with the sudden return of the dragon race brought by Alduin the World-Eater. She rules the plane of Oblivion known as Quagmire, which is described as a constantly shifting nightmare realm. He also taught the Reachfolk how to hunt, fight, and survive,[109] all in an effort to make them swifter, stronger, and more cunning. [51] Lycanthropes are a rarity on the Isle, and thus the Altmer were not familiar with how to best handle them. [188] It is said to be worn by Storihbeg the Manbeast, the wolf aspect of Hircine,[19] whom similar to his Wolf Skull totem, is credited among the Reachfolk with introducing the gift of skinshifting to mortals to remind them that they can be predators, not prey. The summoning date of Mephala is the 13th of Frostfall. [19] He has also been associated with some legendary pale and white creatures, such as the Pale Senche and the White Stag. Before he could be cured, Harbinger Kodlak Whitemane was killed by a group of werewolf hunters called the Silver Hand. The summoning date of Hircine is the 5th of Mid These individuals would pass down their gift, and their chosen would follow suit, leading the condition to spread throughout Tamriel. The adventurers defeated the werewolf lord, cutting her reign short. The sixth volume describes a wager made between the Mad God and Huntsman after Sheogorath called to Hircine on his summoning day. [170] Another version claims that it was Hircine himself who sewed the Saviors hide from the hide of a werewolf. Achievements related to daedric quests are:. Dagon's plane of Oblivion is a place of perpetual torture, and is also said to be a blasted landscape. [139], That same year, Ulthorn and his hounds took the city of Silvenar hostage, forcing the city's three great spinners to enact a barrier to keep the Silvenar from the Green Lady, as well as compelling the Guardian of Silvenar to prevent his advance. [92] The terms were that if the Companions were to hunt in the name of Hircine, they would be granted great power, but the Circle was deceived into believing it would not be a permanent affliction. [68], The Glenmoril Wyrd are known for their ability to shapeshift into different creatures; this beast-form magic is attributed to their knowledge of the mysteries of Hircine's domain. This angered Hircine, who proposed a new game to punish the chief. [111] The Bloodroot Forge was used by the Dreadhorn Clan to create bloodthirsty beings known as the Blood-Forged, who share some similarities with Briarhearts. Some portions of the wizard's tower resemble the Deadlands, including the ever-present lava and claw-like bridges. [100] Domihaus was believed to be one of Hircine's most favored champions. He embodies strength, and has ties to the Totem of Claw and Fang. [28] In one tale, a medallion associated with Gulibeg makes less conventional forms of communication understandable. He may also arrive to cull the herd of the weak. After his feast, the world would be filled with nothing but darkness, and he would then engulf the world and let out a howl. [81], The Keptu, a Nedic tribe from the Craglorn region of Hammerfell, were known to worship Hircine. The selected are either taken to the Hunting Grounds,[44] or preyed upon on Nirn. From this Ooze, Y'ffre gave shape to the Bosmer, but forbade them from ever changing that shape through the terms of the Green Pact. Upon doing this in the dream, the hero awakens in the physical world, looking at the barrier control device (a soul gem). The Skinchanger said he could assume their forms, his eyes replicating their moonlight. [16], The Altmer detest anything related to the Daedra. [129] Indeed, the Father of Manbeasts bestowed his gift upon the first hunters that worshipped him, by melding their cunning "to the strength and form of beasts". With Ulthorn's plan thwarted,[140] the events serve as a reminder to the Bosmer of the dangers of taking Hircine's worship to extremes.[13]. The Evergloam consists of a primary plane and several pocket realms, including the Shade Perilous and the Crow's Wood. For the DLC expansion pack of the same name, see The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles. The mortal then had the Hide tailored into the Cuirass for use in their adventures. Taking place in the titular Battlespire - A magic fortress floating contained within a slipstream Plane of Oblivion - the game is a linear dungeon crawler with an emphasis on combat. As in other cultures, his cultists see shapeshifting as a gift, and view being culturally mandated to a single form as "tyranny". [UOL 2] An aspect in the form of an aries dubbed the Great Dark Ram also appears during Rain's Hand in Cyrodiil's Great Forest. [34] An account from the Druadach Mountains tells of Storihbeg appearing as a wraithlike wolf composed of extreme storm and fog, and his arrival was proceeded by inclement weather. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) - The fourth game of the main series, Oblivion is set in the central province of Cyrodill, and was the first game of the series to feature fully-voiced NPCs with their own dynamic AI. Gogh was fiercely protective of the weapon, which rejected anyone else that tried to claim it. [44] The Bloodmoon is said to symbolize the blood of the Hunter's Prey, and those wishing to join the Great Hunt craft rounded bone pendants that are stained with blood to represent the event. [180] It was used as a medicinal wand in an ancient brotherhood, and is believed to heighten a lycanthrope's sight and smell, making it hard for a prey to flee. His mastery of the chase initially brought Hircine joy. [16][9], The Demiprince Dearola is Hircine's daughter. She invited the local elites of society, including other Altmer, to participate in her games. [187], The Totems of Hircine are ancient artifacts of Hircine, predating mens' ability to write, speak, and properly think. Mephala, as summoned in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.. Vaermina does not appear much in the lore of Tamriel, with one notable exception. [170] However, multiple Spears of Bitter Mercy may exist. [48] To wield Daedric magic is to insult one's lineage. The player controls Cyrus, a Redguard mercenary who seeks to find his missing sister Iszara, but is quickly wrapped in a conflict between Hammerfell's rebellious forces and Emperor Tiber's invading armies. Sinding made one last plea, asking the Dragonborn to defy Hircine and fight alongside him. [124] The Reachman version of the tale states that with the coming of the New Life Festival, Storihbeg and Hrokkibeg come into conflict with each other. He is known by the titles 'The Huntsman of The Princes', 'The Father of Manbeasts' and 'The Hungry Cat' to Khajiit. Indrik skulls are especially prized trophies. This version of the story also claims that the Cuirass gave the wearer a resistance to magic. Any who drink it instantly fall asleep and enter a dream-like world of the memories from someone nearby. [175] One of his titles given to him by the Reachfolk, the Spear with Five Points, is reflective of this. It is said that Hircine's wrathful aspect continues to haunt the mountains where the duel took place. In theory, this allows someone to physically teleport across great distances. While the Hunter's name may be invoked for luck in a hunt, going further can lead to cruel or violent extremes. The story takes place concurrently with Arena, with the Battlespire being invaded by Mehrunes Dagon's armies of Daedra. [62] Some went as far as to ask for Hircine's blessing to purge the Dominion's presence from Valenwood. Originally forged by Mehrunes Dagon,[174] it has become the signature weapon of his "ally" Hircine, who has become the Daedric Prince that is most closely associated with the Spear. [147][148] Unfortunately for Balorgh, Hircine would ultimately grant his boon to the true winners of the Great Hunt, the Undaunted. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion had two expansions, Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles. As eternal hunts are the norm within the realm, Mede and his companions became unwilling prey. [11][54], Hircine is a Daedric power of some significance among the Bosmer,[14] though their perception of the Hunter varies. The Travels series saw the release of three games: Stormhold, Dawnstar and Shadowkey. The adventurer prevailed, and Brinarch's briar heart was torn out and offered to Hircine as tribute, winning the Huntsman's favor back for the coven. [181][182] In appearance it is a metallic spear, usually with two or four protruding prongs surrounding the central spearhead. [33], Gulibeg's symbol is the Wand of Bone, also known as the Totem of the Hunt,[189] which was fashioned from a shard from Lorkh's ribs, and has the ability to confound any mortal. [105] Hircine took the mantle of Lorkh's creation, becoming the sovereign of the world of flesh. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. It is a savage land inhabited by vicious creatures such as bears, wolves, werecreatures, and Daedra. A lot of this is thanks to the efforts of writer Michael Kirkbride, who developed much of the setting and continued to explore and expand the series' mythology with his writings long after leaving Bethesda. [185], The Totem of Claw and Fang is a religious artifact sacred to the Reachfolk and the Skaal, and is a necklace that is decorated with the claws and fang of a great bear. Religious information He struck and killed Nirni in a frenzy. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002) - The third game of the main series, featuring a long-awaited return to the expansive and non-linear gameplay of Arena and Daggerfall, but also showing a change to a much smaller, hand-crafted game world with individually designed landscapes. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim had two expansions, Dawnguard and Dragonborn. Sheogorath persuaded Malacath to avenge the Orc girl's death using the weapon of Sheogorath's choice and banish the murderer to his plane of the Shivering Isles. During this time, one of the first turned, the werewolf lord Vykosa, amassed the largest werewolf pack that Tamriel had ever seen. To even speak to the Daedra, you must present a Black Soul Gem, a device whose purpose is to trap the soul of a sentient creature. One of her descendants was Chief Rowolan, the enemy of the Horn-stride clan, whose mythical prowess could be attributed to his lineage. They presented a tribute to Hircine and his pack, and after a successful hunt, they were inducted into Hircine's own pack of werewolves, and were given greater mastery over their form than the average lycanthrope. Intrigued by the act of self sacrifice by the coven, Hircine offered the hunter's test as a chance to earn back the Grotto; the adventurer was to track down and defeat his Aspects of Strength, Speed, and Guile. However, he will attack those who disturb his peace. Lorkh convinced Namira to grant him a place in the infinite void to create a realm for wayward spirits, but it was not without a cost. [56] The Bosmer believe that Hircine wishes to return to this chaotic state. [79] Those who sate their lust for blood on the Mesa can offer their game to the temple's decrepit altars, an act some believe may earn them the Hungry Cat's favor. This mythology - often told through fragmentary and contradictory in-setting sources - possesses a vast and unique cosmology, and truly deep religious metaphysics. [180][19], The Wolf Skull Totem,[19] also known as the Totem of Fear,[189] is an engraved and feathered wolf skull that is said to have been used by shamans in blood ceremonies to create Lycanthropes. One cultural relic that reflects this is the persistent myth that Vivec conspired with Sotha Sil and Almalexia to murder Lord Nerevar.The notion was born from Ashlander oral tradition, and was contradicted by the Tribunal Temple's teachings. During Vaermina's quest, the player gets a first-hand look at her penchant for psychological terror. The Hunter's arrival would be preceded by three signs: Fire From the Eye of Glass, the Tide of Woe, and the Bloodmoon. [156] Although unicorns are native to the Hunting Grounds, this hunt is believed to have resulted in the beasts' extinction on Nirn. [45], Contemparary with the release of the 3rd Edition of the Pocket Guide to the Empire, around 3E 432, the gateway to Hircine's Hunting Grounds was closed on consensus of the Elder Council until further notice. The player character is an Apprentice Battlemage inside the Battlespire who fights their way to survival, seeking to rescue their captured friend and find a way to banish Mehrunes Dagon from the fortress. [57] Doing so this way is not condoned by Y'ffre, and is punishable for breaking the Green Pact. The Et'Ada were originally boundless, non-dual and infinite beings free of all laws, the concepts of space and time, and even when later bound by the creation of Time and Space by Akatosh and Lorkhan, they helped shape and stabilize the entire infinite-dimensional multiverse of the Aurbis. This potion allows one to enter a state of being called "The Dreamstride." As a result, though, the Skull can not be obtained. [20], One Nord tale claims that a forlorn ghostly giant haunts the Velothi Mountains. Gulibeg is the fox. [94], The Skaal are an offshoot of Nords who view Hircine negatively. [49] The Altmer are very zealous in their beliefs, that it warrants the existence of the Divine Prosecution, which is tasked with enforcing religious laws, and that includes stomping out any Daedra worship. When the Bosmeri Thornfang Pack migrated to Summerset, they found it comparable to a safe haven, and were able to spread their "gift" with relative ease. Indeed, it is not uncommon for worshippers of Hircine to emulate the clothing of a Huntsman as a proxy of worship to Hircine. Hircine (in Daedric script, ) is the main antagonist in The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon and the Daedric Prince whose spirit is the hunt; the sports of Daedra; the greatest game and the chase and sacrifice of mortals. [44], Hircine is the most widely worshipped deity within the Reachfolks' pantheon, and is known by many names. Despite their limitations, the Travels games were true roleplaying games with graphics and a style of combat akin to that of Daggerfall. Unfortunately, the longer one stays asleep under the Miasma's influence, the more their mind breaks down. Upon defeating them and having the Skull within sight, Vaermina's disembodied voice speaks out, telling the Dragonborn that the priest is trying to deceive them, and that they should kill the priest and claim the staff for their own. Not to be confused with Sheogorath (Cat). [155], With the Bloodmoon setting, the battle began, and the Nerevarine stood victorious by the time it disappeared. That same year, a murder occurred in Skyrim, the victim being a young girl from Falkreath. [164] However, he hoped that someday, he and other honored warriors could invade the Hunting Grounds and rescue the souls of the Companions who did not have the chance to free themselves from Hircine's grasp before death. The former deals with the return of the vampire lord Harkon, who seeks to blot out the sun, while the later is set in the island of Soltsheim and deals with the First Dragonborn, Miraak, who seeks to break free of his imprisonment in the Oblivion Plane of Apocrypha. The knowledge was then, in turn, passed over to Mehrunes Dagon, and was used to write the Mysterium Xarxes. Having circumvented the barrier, the priest and the hero make their way into the inner sanctum where they find two of the priest's former companions. The Vestige is then sent to fulfill an ancient prophecy to unite the three warring factions and stop Molag Bal's ambitions. The Ring of Hircine (also known as Hircine's Ring, or The Hircine Ring) is a Daedric artifact created by the Daedric Prince Hircine. Story teaches Reachfolk to challenge themselves, and seen as a trophy for generations, for that. The herd of the Hunter is an enemy to Hircine 's shrine the. 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