Lore:Shambles
Shambles are undead skeletal abominations brought to the Shivering Isles by Sheogorath.[1] They appear to be some sort of reanimated construct made of bone and lashed together with wire or bits of cloth, often haphazardly.[2][3][4] Shambles only seek to destroy life.[5] They possess powerful frost magic and detonate a magical ice bomb upon being destroyed.[3] They can often be found in the company of other undead in various dungeons across the Isles.[3]
The strength of a Shambles is generally determined by their state of repair. The weakest are considered to be decrepit and are often missing an arm. Shambles whose construction remains replete or complete are much stronger.[3] The mortal inhabitants of the Shivering Isles have developed Conjuration magic capable of summoning Shambles to aid in battle.[6] Shambles are generally not hostile towards Zealots or those who disguise themselves as Zealots.[3]
Shambles can be harvested for valuable alchemical ingredients, specifically bone marrow (also called Shambles Marrow)[7] and bone shards.[8][9] Circa 3E 433, bone marrow taken from a Shambles was included in Mirili Ulven's taxonomical research on the flora and fauna of the Shivering Isles.[10] The horselike skull of a Shambles is also sometimes taken from its remains and displayed as a decorative trophy by the denizens of the Isles.[11]
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Icy Shambles (Legends)
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A Shambles skull (Shivering Isles)
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Samples of bone marrow and bone shard (Shivering Isles)
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Shambles summon sign
Notes[edit]
- Shambles are not to be confused with "the Shambles", a derelict district of Fargrave.
See Also[edit]
- For game-specific information, see the Shivering Isles and Legends
articles. - Skeleton
References[edit]
- ^ Dyus' dialogue during Shambles puzzle in Legends
- ^ The Shivering Bestiary — Namlir Esprink
- ^ a b c d e Shambles in Shivering Isles
- ^ Halion's dialogue in Oblivion: Shivering Isles
- ^ Hunger vs. Shambles — Relmyna Verenim
- ^ Summon Shambles spells in Shivering Isles
- ^ Mirili's List — Mirili Ulven
- ^ Bone Marrow in Shivering Isles
- ^ Bone Shard in Shivering Isles
- ^ Taxonomy of Obsession quest in Shivering Isles
- ^ Shambles Skull in Shivering Isles
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