#dragon: draugr

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Dragon #1 - Death Gripper

Starting off the year (and the blog) with my favorite dragon species and my sweet boy Draugr :) <3 I love him very much

Edit: Added image description in alt text!

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Recently released a Skyrim mod that at this point I have put a ridiculous amount of time and effort towards, Diverse Dragon Priests! It adds a huge amount of variation to Dragon Priests including 35 new custom made models, HQ 4K textures, and multiple options and compatibility patches to make sure it works in as many people's load orders as possible <3 https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/105519

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Dragon Priest

Concept art for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Art by Adam Adamowicz

[evans-endeavors]

Arnbjörn the Undying

A new arc is starting in the D&D campaign I'm playing in, so I wanted to update Arnie's look!

Enjoy!

[talon-witch]

"Have you returned, Aren? My old friend? Do you seek to finish that which you could not?" - Morokei

AU, what if Savos Aren the arch-mage of the collage of winterhold actually returned to Labyrinthian to confront his past and the dragon priest he left imprisoned?

Felt nice to draw something skyrim related again. :)

[leolovesthings]

ya noob - dragons

Seriously though, the moment when these two gigantic lizards turn to you, clearly having known the entire time that you are right there eavesdropping on their convo - while you and the dolphin are sneaking behind some rock or whatever, feeling like clever little hobbitsies - without any shift, just casually - is one of the scariest moments in the game for me.

SPOOKY.

Love it.

I was wondering what it is they were talking about, so I looked it up, and it's literally just - kill those fools.

So it is exactly as if you are spying on some mob boss and he is telling his goons to bury you, while pointing directly at the corner where you are currently hiding. Perfect.

[skyrim-dungeon-ratings]

BLEAK FALLS BARROW

RATING: 10/10

See now THIS is a good introductory dungeon, this is my jam.  Pretty sights, a word wall, a good attached quest, some puzzles.. It even introduces you to pressure plates and oil traps! What a time to be alive! Unfortunately it doesn’t immediately teach the player about tripwires and how to disarm them, but we got to leave some mysteries to the player.. and those are introduced in Embershard Mine, anyway, if the player does that on the way to Riverwood.

And! On top of that! Just.. its so easily accessible if you follow the road and take the path up the mountain. Smooth sailing. Not too hard, not too long, doesn’t even have any special gimmicks aside from one claw door (which is itself a neat little introduction to claw doors and how to solve them assuming you don’t use google)!

Modest loot, lots of interesting things, real nice. Real damn nice. It’s just a solid dungeon in every category. I mean it’s absolutely not the BEST in every category, but it’s a really good first impression. Does anyone stop to appreciate the humble BFB? Alas.. perhaps not. Such is the fate of the first and most modest dungeon of the main quest.

[oldschoolfrp]

The faithful guard, standing watch forever (Brom cover art, Dragon 211, November 1994)

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Draugr Designs by Lukas KutscheraPro

Check out Tabletop Gaming Resources for more art, tips, and tools for your game!

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late secret santa gift for @mimimimikyu !!

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In the end

All I hope for

Is to be a bit of warmth for you

When there's not a lot of warmth left

To go around

[hellshire-harlot]

I’m on a Skyrim hyperfixation kick and per usual it’s mainly about the Dragon Cult so: Headshots of all known Dragon Priests (plus three fan made!) and headcanons about them! Presented from oldest to youngest:

Nahkriin. His name means ‘Vengeance’, a fitting name for the Priest of Alduin. He lives in solitude within Skuldafn, tending to his duties unerringly. He is stern but not overly cruel, and his few friends (mainly Ahzidal) know that the stony exterior hides a surprising inclination for harmless mischief. He is Apothisexual and Quoiromantic, and uses He/Him.

Otar. They are the only named Priest whose name does not translate, and that is because Otar is actually their birth name and not the name given to them by the Dragons. Once known as Hahdrem, meaning Mind, they were Nahkriin’s little sibling and a fair, successful ruler. But their desire not to be lost in their brother’s shadow led to them entering into a pact with Clavicus Vile, a pact that drove them mad and plunged their city into ruin. They ages more visibly than any other Priest because they refused to wear their Mask after losing their mind. They are a sex-indifferent Asexual and Panromantic, and use They/He.

Hevnoraak. His name means Brutal, and he more than lives up to that title. He was a vicious and cruel overlord who ruled with terror, brutalizing dissidents and any who stood against him. Like most Priests, he had a harem of concubines, but his particular harem was infamous for being comprised mainly of prisoners whom he found particularly enticing. His bloodthirstiness led to him attempting to become an undead Lich far ahead of the plan to entomb the Priests and reawaken them upon Alduin’s return, and so his city was evacuated and a nord hero was sent to stop him, sealing Valthume and keeping Hevnoraak trapped. He is Bisexual and uses He/Him.

Suleyk. One of my three Priest OCs, his name means Power, a name he earned frighteningly fast. His prowess in battle, defeating every enemy thrown his way and leading the charge in several key battles in the name of the Dragons, made his catch the attention of the other Priests. He was bestowed with the Mask of Heart Stone, and bound to serve the Dragon Krifmulzii. He is a mix of Nahkriin and Hevnoraak- stern and strong, but neither stoic nor sadistic. He is Cupiosexual and Straight, and uses He/Him.

Morokei. His name translates to Glorious, and it’s no wonder why. He is the most magically gifted of the Priests, rivaled only by Ahzidal. It was he who recovered the Staff of Magnus from Saarthal and used it to drive back the Snow Elves. He and his beloved little sister, Tulnir, rule over Bromjunaar with wisdom and grace. He prefers to spend him time reading, studying, or practicing the arcane arts, rather than warmongering with his peers. He is Graysexual and Polyromantic, and uses He/Him.

Zaan the Scalecaller. Her name means Shout, given to her for her rallying cry and her charisma. A stern, devoted woman, she swore her life and the lives of her people to serving her Dragon Patron, Thurvokun. She was strong, her faith in the cause completely unrelenting, until Thurvokun vanished without a trace. In his absence, her devotion became anguish became rage, and to spite the Dragons, she turned to Peryite, forsaking the Dragon Cult entirely. She is Polarsexual and Lesbian, and uses She/Her. (Fun fact: Zaan is the only canon female Dragon Priest!)

Zahkriisos. Their name means Bloody Sword, a name they chose to honor their heritage from the Bloodskal Clan. They were born in the peninsula of Solstheim, and spent their life studying shock magic. Unlike their peers, they kept largely to themself, quiet and introverted. Under Miraak’s tutelage, they rose to great power, and even followed him down the path of rebellion against the Dragons. However, unlike Miraak, they were swayed by Vahlok and remained in power after his defeat. This was mainly due to their relationship with Rahgot, their partner whom they couldn’t bear to betray. They are sex and romance-indifferent aroace, and use They/Them.

Vosis. His name was difficult to translate, but I believe it means Blood Undone. He and Krosis are siblings, but of the two, Vosis is far and away the troublemaker of the pair. Famous for his mischief, he nonetheless served the Dragons faithfully, and generally ruled fairly. Though when put together, he and his little sister were well known for the chaos they wrought. He is Pansexual and uses He/They.

Britfaaz. Another of my OCs, her name translates to Beautiful Pain, an indication of her famous dichotomy. Well-known for her radiant beauty and mercy, something uncharacteristic for a Priest, she was one of the most beloved of the Priests, and wore a Mask of Stalhrim. While merciful and kind she may have been, tales are also told of the horrors she inflicted upon those who wronged her or her people. Unlike some other Priests, she genuinely cared for each of her citizens. She is Demisexual and Panromantic, and uses She/Her.

Rahgot. Their name means Anger, a fitting name for one of the most volatile Priests. While known for snapping at others and being quick to rage, they were also able to hold their tongue and govern wisely, often coming up with creative solutions other Priests hadn’t even considered. Their better half, Zahkriisos, often facilitated this, but that’s not to say that either of them were on their best behavior when together. They were also known for sparring frequently with other Priests to train, most commonly Vokun, whom they shared a complicated frenemy relationship with. They are Bisexual and Demiromantic, and use They/Them.

I’ve reached the image limit, so part 2 to this post will come soon!

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Dragon Priest rear view

Concept art for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Art by Adam Adamowicz

[evans-endeavors]

new party. who dis?

I'm gonna be a PLAYER for once :) I'm real excited and attempted a simple animation of the party. 

My big ol boy is Arnbjorn the Undying. (Arnie for short) He's a big dumb undead idiot who eats things he shouldn't.

[heart-buzz]

getting commissioned has become so exciting!! i used to think i would never be able to do commission work because i used to hate being told what to draw but with rediscovering my love for the PROCESS, i no longer care what im drawing xD as long as i can draw!

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I thought Dragon Priests and Draugr wouldn't attack each other.

I guess the Dragon Priest and Draugr at the end of DimHollow Crypt got some ongoing centuries beef. Neither detected my char, Serana or the Dremora Lord that was probably with me at the time so they started fighting each other. Obviously the Draugr died but it was interesting to see.