Lore:Daedra Stars

The daedra stars (or daedric stars) are stars in the night sky that are associated with specific Daedric Princes. They shine bright on certain nights, signaling dire portents.

The following Princes are associated with certain stars:

• Azura: Azura's Star, also called the Twilight Star, is possibly the most well-known daedra star. It appears briefly at dawn and dusk, low on the horizon below the constellation of the Steed.
• Mehrunes Dagon: The stars of Mehrunes Dagon are known to blaze when the Prince of Destruction is displeased.
• Molag Bal: A bright red star is said to be the anger of Molag Bal, and appears in the sky when the Prince is displeased.
• Namira: The stars of Namira burn bright even when she is pleased. Like their Prince, these stars are said to be always hungry, and never satisfied.
• Sheogorath: Sheogorath is referred to as the Mad Star in Dunmeri myth and is believed to reside in the heavens. According to the teachings of the Tribunal Temple, he convinced the moonlet Baar Dau to hurl itself toward Vivec City, which Sheogorath deemed a mockery of the heavens.

Notes

• According to N'Gasta, the Daedra were born before the stars.
• The three stars of Locanda are also believed to be a dire portent, and are associated with unholy alliances. It is unknown whether they are intended to be daedra stars.
• Meridia is believed to have once been a Magne-Ge named Merid-Nunda. It is said these divine beings created the stars when they fled to Aetherius soon after the creation of Mundus, forming perforations through which the light of Aetherius could shine. For supposedly consorting with illicit spectra, Merid-Nunda was cast out of Aetherius and took the mantle of a Daedric Prince.

References

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.