Daedroths are crocodile-headed bipedal Daedra typically associated with Molag Bal.[1] They are strong, hulking, reptilian Daedra with animalistic tendencies, but still a dangerous foe with powerful clawed arms and moderate magical ability.[2] Though some have been known to use weapons and wear simple armor, most attack with bare claws.[3] They have a powerful bite and the ability to spew hot flames.[4][5] Some daedroths can spit poison or shock magic.[6] They stand roughly at the height of a mortal (if not taller),[4] and can be summoned in gargantuan sizes.[7] Particularly large daedroths are difficult to summon, and can only be controlled by those with a strong will.[8] Even Dremora have trouble in getting Daedroths to follow their orders.[9] Daedroth sacs and teeth are used in alchemy.[10]
Linguists will point out that "Daedroth" is also the proper singular form of "Daedra", but for these creatures the common usage is Daedroth (singular) and Daedroths (plural), with Daedra (both singular and plural) being used as the generic term.[11] The term "Lesser Daedra" is sometimes used (again, both singular and plural), though this appellation technically refers to Daedra of all types beneath the Daedric Princes.[1]
Daedroths can be seen existing in the wilds of Oblivion as wild animals do on Nirn.[12] They can also be found serving Sanguine,[13] Sheogorath,[14] Vaermina,[15] and green variants serving Mehrunes Dagon.[16]
The Sixteen Accords of Madness are stories of Sheogorath's encounters and triumphs over other Daedric Princes. The sixth volume describes a wager made between the Mad God and Huntsman after Sheogorath called to Hircine on his summoning day. Intrigued by Sheogorath's bravado, Hircine accepted the Mad God's terms: three years from then, they would have a duel between their champions. Hircine imbued a daedroth with lycanthropy, making it his most deadly hunter. Sheogorath's champion was a bird that was unaware of the situation, and inadvertently caused the monster to commit suicide as it tried to pluck it off its face. With his pride greatly wounded, Hircine burned the corpse of his creation, cursed the peaks in Skyrim where the duel happened, and returned to his realm humiliated.[17]
Molag Bal employed two notable daedroths as generals during the Planemeld. The first was the "Daedroth Monarch"[18] Menta Na, who is known as Molag Bal's "most favored pet".[19] The other was Hrelvesuu, who had taken an interest with the "toys of mortals".[20] They were ordered to defend their master's Dark Anchors. However, they were vanquished by the Fighters Guild, and the Anchors they were guarding were destroyed.[21]
GalleryEdit
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A green Daedroth (Daggerfall)
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A green Daedroth (Morrowind)
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A Daedroth (Oblivion)
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A Daedroth (Oblivion Mobile)
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A green daedroth (ESO)
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A blue daedroth (ESO)
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An elite daedroth in Molag Bal's employ (ESO)
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A daedroth wallowing in a shallow pool (ESO)
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A wallowing daedroth (ESO)
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A spectral summoned daedroth (ESO)
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A daedroth enveloped in flames (ESO)
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Daedroth (Legends)
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A daedroth breathing fire (Legends)
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A daedroth in battle
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Daedroths in Coldharbour
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Concept art
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Concept art
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Jester's Daedroth Suit
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Daedroth teeth (Skyrim)
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Daedroth tooth (Blades)
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NotesEdit
- Early Daedroth concept art reveals that they were initially based on the Egyptian god Sobek.
- There is no Jel word for "daedroth", as the Argonian people don't "taint their language with words for abominations from Oblivion." Instead, they use common words from other more widely-spoken languages to refer to the beasts.[4]
- Fire Daemons share several similarities with Daedroths in Daggerfall, including similarly reptilian forms and high intelligence stats.[22] Given their lack of appearance since Arena due to the use of the name Daemon, it's possible they were the inspiration for the Daedra species.
See AlsoEdit
- For game-specific information, see the Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, Oblivion Mobile, ESO, and Legends pages.
- For Daedroth naming conventions, please see their associated list of names.
- Fire Daemon
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Darkest Darkness
- ^ Chaotic Creatia: The Azure Plasm — Doctor Rhythandius
- ^ Appearance of Daedroths in Daggerfall
- ^ a b c Kyne's Challenge: A Hunter's Companion: Black Marsh, Daedroth
- ^ Daedroth abilities in ESO
- ^ Daedroth abilities in Morrowind
- ^ The Maw of the Infernal's huge size in the Banished Cells II in ESO
- ^ High Kinlord Rilis' dialogue in the Banished Cells II in ESO
- ^ Overheard Dremora dialogue in Imperial City
- ^ Daedroth Teeth alchemical ingredient from Skyrim
- ^ On Oblivion — Morian Zenas
- ^ Varieties of Daedra — Aranea Drethan
- ^ Getting the Band Together quest in ESO
- ^ The Grip of Madness quest in ESO
- ^ Supernal Summoner's dialogue
- ^ Varieties of Daedra — Aranea Drethan
- ^ 16 Accords of Madness, v. VI
- ^ Molag Bal's Quest in Morrowind
- ^ Menta Na's appearance at Dark Anchors in ESO
- ^ Hrelvesuu's appearance at Dark Anchors in ESO
- ^ General Executioner achievement in ESO
- ^ Daedroth appearance and stats in Daggerfall