Spider Daedra (also called Perthan)[1] are semi-intelligent Daedra[2] who appear as giant spiders with armored carapaces and humanoid torsos.[3] They are associated with Mephala,[2] though they can be seen serving other Princes,[2] such as Molag Bal.[4] Spider Daedra are capable of speech,[5] and some are willing to engage in relatively peaceable conversation with mortals.[6]
They are so fierce, unruly and irrational that not even Mephala's worshipers can trust them, as they may not heed the Spinner's commands.[3] Due to their disobedient and willful reputation, many sorcerers in Morrowind are unwilling to summon them.[3] They are unstable, oversexed, overstimulated, excitable, high strung, and keeping them focused and on-topic in conversation is a difficult task.[7] They are some of the more powerful Daedra, with formidable melee and spellcasting abilities. They can spin webs, spit poison and cast powerful storm spells.[8] They can summon spiderlings to aid them in battle.[8] They weave cocoons to ensnare mortals.[9] These cocoons are so resilient that they can only be broken from the outside.[10]
See AlsoEdit
- For game-specific information, see the Battlespire, Oblivion, ESO, and Legends articles.
- For Spider Daedra naming conventions, please see their associated list of names.
GalleryEdit
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Spider Daedra concept art
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A male Spider Daedra (Battlespire)
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A Spider Daedra (Oblivion)
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A less humanoid Spider Daedra (ESO)
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A red Spider Daedra (ESO)
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A Spider Daedra that serves Molag Bal (ESO)
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A Spider Daedra (Legends)
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A Widow Daedra (Legends)
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A Spiderling (Oblivion)
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A Spiderling (ESO)
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A less humanoid Spiderling (ESO)
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Perthan Vorn's appearance in Battlespire
- ^ a b c Varieties of Daedra — Aranea Drethan
- ^ a b c Darkest Darkness
- ^ Lady Malygda and the Lady of the Depths's allegiance to Molag Bal in ESO
- ^ Anexiel's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Naluroen's dialogue during Crawling Chaos in ESO
- ^ Battlespire concept art description
- ^ a b Spider Daedra abilities in ESO
- ^ The Lady of the Depths' abilities in ESO
- ^ Ruzozuzalpamaz's abilities in ESO
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