However, there is a set of gods that stand out, known as the Tribunal.

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Worshipped by the Dunmer (or Dark Elves), the Tribunal were once mortals who achieved divine status.

Miraak appears before the Dragonborn.

We’ll explore all three of these enigmatic gods, their origins, and their ultimate fates.

Azura also prophesied thatan incarnation of Indoril Nerevar would come and spell the end for the Tribunal.

Murder Most Foul?

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One of the greatest mysteries was the cause of Indoril Nerevar’s death.

However, according to the Ashlanders,the Tribunal betrayed and murdered Nerevar to get to the tools.

This accusation first came from Alandro Sul, a close friend of Nerevar’s and his shield companion.

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He also was able tofend off Molag Bal’s incarnation and Mehrunes Dagon singlehandedly.

A collage of Almalexia, Vivec and Sotha Sil.

He authored numerous books, as well as composed many songs during his lifetime.

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Sotha Sil was known for many engineering feats,the best of which was his beloved Clockwork City.

The Elder Scrolls Online stained glass of Pelinal and Umaril over the forest featuring Ayleid Ruins

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He desired to create a new Nirn as wellas the annihilation of the Daedra.

Similar to Vivec, she made herself accessible to the people,and largely positioned herself as a healer.

Unfortunately,this resulted in the Tribunal becoming mortal again.

A bust of Indoril Nerevar (left); the Red Mountain in Vvardenfell (right).

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While Vivec seemed to accept this, Almalexia and Sotha Sil reacted differently.

Almalexia, however, grew mad and tyrannical, and decided to become the Dunmer’s one true god.

In her madness, she killed Sotha Sil but was killed herself by the Nerevarine.

An artwork of the murder of Indoril Nerevar by the Tribunal.

Image credit to Michael Kirkbride.

After burying Sotha Sil and Almalexia, Vivec disappeared from history.

Vivec in the Elder Scrolls Online.

Sotha Sil in Elder Scrolls Online.

Almalexia casting a spell with both hands.

Artwork of Dagoth Ur for The Elder Scrolls: Legends.

Image credit to Bethesda Softworks, The Elder Scrolls: Legends.

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