Lore:Hoar Father

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Hoar Father
Race Unknown Gender Male
Resided in Skyrim

The Hoar Father (also written as the Hoarfather[1] or Fodiiz Bormah in the Dragon language)[2] was a philosophical figure that is revered in Skyrim. Not much is known about the Hoar Father but his ancient teachings have been mainly recounted by the ancient Nords, as his words have been documented on various word walls across the province, including on Solstheim. His name is often exclaimed by the modern-day Nords, such as in the common expression "by the Hoarfather".[1]

Quotes[edit]

  • "It is duty of each man to live with courage and honor lest he fade unremembered into darkness."[3]
  • "[The] best weapon of Skyrim is [the] mind of [a] steel-souled warrior."[4]
  • "Fear not [the] specter of death, for he is [the] herald of glory and your guide to great Sovngarde."[5]
  • "Even [the] best steel may bend and break, but flesh of true men is unyielding."[6]
  • "Pray not for peace, for such is [the] wish of [the] weak and cowardly."[7]
  • "To kill in glorious war is to honor oneself, to die in glorious war is to honor all of Skyrim."[8]
  • "Oblivion hath no fury like [a] shield maiden scorned."[9]
  • "[A] warrior fights his inner evils, but [a] king unleashes them on his enemies."[2][10]
  • "Deceive not your wife, for she is [the] oak in your shield, [and the] steel in your sword."[11]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Nord exclamations in Arena
  2. ^ a b The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide — David Hodgson
  3. ^ Become Ethereal first word wall in Skyrim
  4. ^ Disarm first word wall in Skyrim
  5. ^ Dismay first word wall in Skyrim
  6. ^ Ice Form second word wall in Skyrim
  7. ^ Kyne's Peace second word wall in Skyrim
  8. ^ Marked for Death first word wall in Skyrim
  9. ^ Whirlwind Sprint first word wall in Skyrim
  10. ^ Cyclone second word wall in Dragonborn
  11. ^ Phantom Form second word wall in Skyrim
  12. ^ Events of The Healing in Daggerfall