miraak

Intro Miraak is a fascinating and complex character in the Elder Scrolls lore, particularly in the Skyrim DLC, Dragonborn. Here's a breakdown of his story: The First Dragonborn * Miraak is the first Dragonborn, a mortal with the soul of a dragon. This gives him the unique ability to absorb the souls of dragons and use their power. * He lived during the Merethic Era, a time when dragons ruled over mortals. Dragon Priest and Rebel * Miraak was once a powerful Dragon Priest, serving the dragons and leading their cult on the island of Solstheim. * However, he was ambitious and sought greater power. He made a pact with Hermaeus Mora, the Daedric Prince of Knowledge, who taught him the Thu'um "Bend Will," allowing him to control dragons and people. * With this power, Miraak rebelled against the dragons, turning some of his fellow Dragon Priests to his side. Imprisonment in Apocrypha * Miraak's rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful. He was defeated and imprisoned in Apocrypha, Hermaeus Mora's realm of Oblivion. * In Apocrypha, he spent centuries gaining knowledge and power, plotting his return to Tamriel. Return to Solstheim * In the Dragonborn DLC, Miraak begins to exert his influence over Solstheim, enslaving the minds of its inhabitants and forcing them to build a shrine to him. * He plans to return to Tamriel and usurp the power of the dragons, potentially even challenging Alduin, the World-Eater. Confrontation with the Last Dragonborn * The Last Dragonborn is drawn to Solstheim and confronts Miraak. * Miraak seeks to absorb the Last Dragonborn's soul to increase his own power. * Ultimately, the Last Dragonborn defeats Miraak in Apocrypha, absorbing his soul and ending his threat to Tamriel. Key Aspects of Miraak's Lore * Ambition and Power: Miraak's desire for power led him to betray the dragons and make a deal with a Daedric Prince. * Knowledge and Control: Hermaeus Mora granted Miraak knowledge and the power to control others, making him a formidable opponen