Lore:Malacath

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Malacath is the Daedric prince whose sphere is the patronage of the spurned and ostracized, the keeper of the Sworn Oath, and the Bloody Curse. Malacath was created when Boethiah ate the Aedroth Trinimac. The Orsimer ("Pariah Folk" in Elvish) or Orcs were also created, as they were Trinimac's devout followers. Malacath is not recognized as a Daedric Prince by his peers, which fits his sphere perfectly. The Dunmer say he is also Malak (or Malauch), the god-king of the Orcs; he always tests the Dunmer for physical weakness. Malacath spurns physical weakness, hence the above-average strength of the creatures associated with him.

Malacath's plane of Oblivion is Ashpit. It is described as consisting only of dust, palaces of smoke, and vaporous creatures: "anguish, betrayal, and broken promises like ash filled the bitter air". Levitation and magical breathing are necessary to survive.

The Hero of Daggerfall fulfilled Malacath's thirst for vengence on a traitorous suitor, whereby his efforts were rewarded with Volendrung. In Daggerfall, he is allied with Mephala and his enemy is Ebonarm. His summoning day is 8^th of Frost Fall.

In Morrowind, Malacath wished revenge; not for himself, but for an orc. The story goes that a mighty Orc adventurer that slew a great threat was denied his rightful fame and glory by his Dunmer partner who claimed the credit for himself. Malacath demanded justice and seeing as both the original Orc and Dunmer were long dead, settled for the next best thing; he gives the player a quest to slay what he believed was the only remaining descendant of that Dunmer. This is however in vain, as another descendant could be found in Oblivion. The hammer Volendrung could also be found in Morrowind, although it was not associated with Malacath and did not have any enchantment.

In Oblivion, the player can visit Malacath's shrine, patronized entirely by orcs who view other races as disgusting vile creatures. Malacath's statue is a muscular orc ready to strike with a heavy weapon. Malacath's quest is to free some enslaved ogres, since ogres should not be servants to anyone except Malacath. This implies that Malacath merely uses the trolls, orcs, and ogres instead of respecting them as his followers; however he does call the ogres his "little brothers". Upon the release of his ogres, Malacath presents the player with a strong war hammer called Volendrung, which represents his strength. In Shivering Isles, Sheogorath mentions that Malacath is "Not popular at parties."

As seen in Daggerfall.

Morrowind.

Oblivion.

Volendrung, as seen in Oblivion

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