General:Obscure Fauna

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This page is a fan resource for lore zoologists, meant to document obscure fauna appearing only in lore, as well as otherwise unidentified creatures.

Official Lore[edit]

Real Animals[edit]

Cut Content and Concept Art[edit]

Unofficial Lore[edit]

Developer Mod Lore[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Gallery of Unidentified Fauna[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • Djinns appeared in the Daggerfall Preview. Djinni Bottles would bring forth a Djinn who'd grant the user one wish.
  • In Redguard, deadly tentacles belonging to some unknown creature can attack in certain waters. According to the game files, the sound they make comes from a "megafish".
  • Concept art for Morrowind refers to female Bosmer as Swanmays and depicts male Bosmer with a variety of monstrous appearances, providing several names that could protentionally describe them, many of which are names of existing fantasy creatures. These names include: Woodland Imps, Forest Goblins, Satyrs, Tree Trolls, Boarfolk, Redcaps, and Boggles.[UOL 18]
  • There is a location in Oblivion called Gnoll Mountain. Gnolls are a race of hyena-men that originate from Dungeons & Dragons.
  • The Cuirass of the Elephant is a type of enchanted fur armor that can be found in Oblivion.
  • Cheetahs appear in a painting from Daggerfall. The Boots of the Cheetah are enchanted speed increasing boots fur boots from Oblivion. Additionally, several bodypaint options are available in ESO named after cheetahs.
  • Several bodypaint patterns in ESO are named after zebras. Additionally, several fish named after zebra are also present.

References[edit]

  1. ^ N'Gasta's dialogue in Redguard
  2. ^ a b c The WispmotherMathias Etienne
  3. ^ Attrebus biography in Redguard
  4. ^ Letter to Thane OgvarThunvilde
  5. ^ Scrap of Balrog Hide in Arena
  6. ^ Erilthel's dialogue in ESO: Blackwood
  7. ^ Jailer Lagrolga's dialogue in ESO: High Isle
  8. ^ a b c d Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd EditionImperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
  9. ^ Father Of The NibenFlorin Jaliil
  10. ^ a b c d e f g The Infernal CityGreg Keyes
  11. ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 24Vivec
  12. ^ a b c d e f g The FaerieSzun Triop
  13. ^ a b c d On the Brewing of Dark Meat BeerAnonymous Bosmeri Brewer
  14. ^ Harridan's Lair Loading screen text in ESO
  15. ^ Lord of SoulsGreg Keyes
  16. ^ Denizens of ApocryphaCipher Plautis
  17. ^ The Hope of the RedoranTuriul Nirith
  18. ^ Crafting Motif 79: Refabricated StyleDreyla Indavel, Halls of Fabrication
  19. ^ Corim Ashlen's dialogue in Arena
  20. ^ a b The names of various Taverns in Daggerfall
  21. ^ Faraniel's dialogue in ESO
  22. ^ The Worthy Ar-Azal, His Deeds
  23. ^ On Dwarven DynastorsRaynor Vanos, Scholar of Dwemer Antiquities
  24. ^ Augur of the Obscure's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
  25. ^ On Immortality — Anonymous
  26. ^ Ithguleoir
  27. ^ a b The Wolf QueenWaughin Jarth
  28. ^ French Translation of A Child's Tamriel Bestiary
  29. ^ Inn Quest Dialogue in Arena
  30. ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 26Vivec
  31. ^ The Mysterious Mermaid of Anvil
  32. ^ The Red Kitchen ReaderSimocles Quo
  33. ^ A Dance in Fire, Chapter 5Waughin Jarth
  34. ^ Telvanni Mole Crab Helm item in Morrowind
  35. ^ Belaigh and the MolmorSirino Hentor, Elder Historian
  36. ^ Statues of Vivec in Morrowind and ESO
  37. ^ The Real BarenziahAnonymous
  38. ^ Hollowbone Wind Chimes Antiquities codex entries in ESO
  39. ^ The Origin of Cyrus!Michael Kirkbride
  40. ^ The Flight of Gryphons
  41. ^ Eveli Sharp-Arrow's dialogue during A Mysterious Event in ESO: Blackwood
  42. ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: CyrodiilImperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
  43. ^ Lord Fa-Nuit-Hen and Tutor Riparius Answer Your QuestionsFa-Nuit-Hen and Tutor Riparius
  44. ^ The Argonian AccountWaughin Jarth
  45. ^ Vigwenn Owl-Watcher's dialogue in ESO: Dragonhold
  46. ^ Yngol and the Sea-Ghosts
  47. ^ Skylamp's Shadow spell in Morrowind
  48. ^ Vigwenn Owl-Watcher's dialogue in ESO: Dragonhold
  49. ^ Temple of Agamanus riddle during Halls of Colossus quest in Arena
  50. ^ Against the SnakesDenskar
  51. ^ Preserved Wraxu Feathers codex entries in ESO
  52. ^ Wyvern's Sting spell in Arena
  53. ^ Alchemy's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
  54. ^ Pocket Salamander pet description in ESO
  55. ^ Lizard Rhinoceros hairstyle description in ESO
  56. ^ Hunt for a Giant Spider in Daggerfall
  57. ^ The Morrowind Prophecies#Game of the Year Edition — Peter Olafson

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.

Note: The following references are derived from developer mods, which are considered to be unauthoritative in nature.