Lore:Shagrath
Shagrath is the God of Spiders, an obscure goddess whose High Priestess once threatened all of Valenwood with an army of spiders.[1] She is associated with the Green and the birth of the world, and spiders are her blessed creatures.[2] Vanus Galerion believed that she was responsible for showing the changeling Selene how to take form. Whether Shagrath was lost to time or still exists in some form remains a mystery,[3] though her magic boons remain effective even in modern times.[4] Few ever escape Shagrath's web once ensnared, marked by her whispersilk threads. Those who do bear a webbed brand on their faces. Shagrath marks those of interest with the silver strands adorning their bodies. They can choose to follow her intricate designs or weave their own paths; Shagrath prefers the latter.[5][6]
Gallery[edit]
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Shagrath's Favor Face Marks (ESO)
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Shagrath's Favor Body Marks (ESO)
Notes[edit]
- In early drafts of the Selene's Web dungeon in ESO, there was an objective to "destroy Shagrath's Eggs".[UOL 1]
- Vanus Galerion speculated that Shagrath may actually be conflated with another entity from the Dawn Era who possesses an affinity for spiders (presumably Mephala).[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Queen Ulandra's dialogue in Arena
- ^ Selene's dialogue during ESO
- ^ a b Meet the Character - Selene — Vanus Galerion
- ^ Appearance of Shagrath's Hosts in ESO
- ^ Shagrath's Favor Face Marks description in ESO
- ^ Shagrath's Favor Body Marks description in ESO
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.
- ^ ESO Cut Content - Selene's Web texts
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