Daedric Titans, commonly referred to simply as Titans, are giant winged Daedra that serve Molag Bal as war-slaves. They were first created in imitation of the dragons of Nirn when Bal's interrogation of Boziikkodstrun proved fruitless. After modifying Boziikkodstrun's skeleton and substituting his soul for a Daedric vestige, Bal transformed him into the first Titan.[1] Daedric Titans are anatomically similar to dragons, although with dark black skin and prehensile frontal limbs. They have the ability to speak a spell of flaming essence-drain that can debilitate an opponent with a single word, similar to the power of the thu'um.[1] They are notoriously difficult to kill.
They serve Molag Bal as the guardians of souls,[UOL 1] and therefore the keepers of black soul gems.[2] However, they are also posted to guard other strategic resources.[UOL 1] According to some sources, Titans were released upon Tamriel for the first time[nb 1] during the attempted Planemeld of the Second Era. Specifically, Molag Bal released them into the skies over the Imperial City when a portal to Coldharbour was opened above the White-Gold Tower in 2E 582.[3]
Daedric Titans eventually came to serve other Daedric Princes, such as Boethiah, who had them summoned to fight mortals for her amusement.[4] Mehrunes Dagon has Ash Titans in his army. Unlike its blue cousins, Ash Titans have red skin, and breathe regular flames rather than blue cold-fire.[5]
NotesEdit
- Molag Bal has referred to the titan Ozozzachar as his son.[8]
- Sotha Sil constructed a Clockwork Titan to house the soul of Saint Olms the Just during an experiment to see if he could grant mortals everlasting life.[9]
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GalleryEdit
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A Daedric Titan (ESO)
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A Daedric Titan (Legends)
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An Ash Titan
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Bogdan the Nightflame
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The Clockwork Titan, inhabited by Saint Olms
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The skeleton of a Daedric Titan in Artaeum
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A dragon
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Daedra Dossier: The Titans — Denogorath the Dread Archivist
- ^ Kyne's Challenge: A Hunter's Companion: Elsweyr
- ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Dreams of Cyrodiil — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Summoned Titans' presence during Round 7 of Dragonstar Arena in ESO
- ^ Return to Ash quest in ESO
- ^ The Endless Stair loading screen in ESO
- ^ Heart of Zandadunoz
- ^ Molag Bal's dialogue at Dark Anchors in ESO
- ^ Alienist Llandras's dialogue during Saints' Mercy in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
- ^ a b Description in Elder Scrolls Online – exclusive concept art gallery – in pictures The Guardian article
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