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Key Details of Hermaeus Mora Upfront

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Hermaeus Mora is the Deadric Prince of knowledge, memory, and fate. They are obsessed with knowing everything there is to know and will even try to trick others into allowing them to gain more information on any element of the world.

Hermaeus Mora’s design is striking within the game world, varying across the games as either a pitch-black void of darkness entity or even takes on forms of tentacles and eyeballs like something you would imagine out of H.P. Lovecraftian worlds.

There are various exciting quests associated with Hermaeus Mora through the franchise, so you will be sure to get your adrenaline rush of lore flowing through your veins as you scour the lands of Tamriel and discover everything relating to the Deadric Prince. I thoroughly enjoyed the Hermaeus Mora quests for the uniqueness and excellently alluring styles.

Hermaeus Mora plays a significant role within the Dragonborn DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. You will be venturing through Apocrypha in some moments of the DLC that is Hermaeus Mora’s plane of Oblivion. Extremely exciting!

Overview of Hermaeus Mora

To note again, Hermaeus Mora is the Deadric Prince of knowledge, memory, and fate. Throughout the games, Hermaeus Mora has been one of the fan’s favorite characters (myself included) for the sheer sense of mystery surrounding the diety. There is always something incredible to learn about them. In terms of knowledge, Hermaeus Mora associates with the Oghma Infinium. The ancient tome of knowledge.

Hermaeus Mora oversees their plane of Oblivion named Apocrypha. The place is akin to a sea of green with tentacles acting like seaweed scything through the air; there to observe within Skyrim accessed by the usage of the Black Books.

There are books everywhere you look, the ancient knowledge flowing like the very sea these vast libraries stand upon. Shifting walls and platforms are omnipresent for you to venture through. My first arrival to Apocrypha is easy to recall because of the sheer awe-enrapturing look of the area.

Unlike some of the other Deadric entities, Hermaeus Mora does not have much standing on whether they are good or evil. Players generally determine what they think of the Deadric Prince as they continue with their adventures through the gorgeous lands of Tamriel.

Throughout the franchise, Hermaeus Mora has appeared in the following games:

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls Online

They also get a mention within The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind but do not make an appearance.

Key Moments Relating To Hermaeus Mora

Some of the most memorable moments are within the Dragonborn Skyrim DLC. Hermaeus Mora ultimately aids the Dragonborn in stopping Miraak, the main antagonist of the DLC. There is a quote that always has an impact. I think it is brilliant for showcasing the sort of deity that Hermaeus Mora is.

Here it is: “Did you think you could escape me, Miraak? You can hide nothing from me here. No matter. I have found a new Dragonborn to serve me.” The quote shows that Hermaeus Mora enjoys helping the player Dragonborn and, of course, Hermaeus Mora sees them as almost servants.

Another brilliant moment is within Oblivion. Specifically with having to go around and capture the souls of all ten races within the game. You will have to utilize the soul gem and soul trap spell Hermaeus Mora gives you. The quest will have you roaming around the world to capture the souls. It highlights Hermaeus Mora’s inclination to be acquiring memories and knowledge whenever possible.

Of course, this compilation of moment’s section wouldn’t be complete without mention of the appearance of Hermaeus Mora in Daggerfall. It sets up everything for Hermaeus Mora that follows in future games. Meticulously designed and crafted to implement a lasting impression of Hermaeus Mora.

There are a lot of quests through the games that you will be taking on the mortal deeds that Hermaeus Mora needs you to perform. Here is a list of each game and the quests relating to and regarding Hermaeus Mora:

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall:

Hermaeus Mora’s Quest, The Oghma Infinium — There are two main sections to the Hermaeus Mora quest. I have named these sections for you to keep track of what you are following within your log.
The Summoning of Hermaeus Mora — This section is when you summon the Deadric Prince. You will get the option to continue with the objectives by accepting Hermaeus Mora’s offer, or you can decline it instead.
The Tracking of a Noble — For this section, you will be traveling to the city indicated by Hermaeus Mora to find and kill a noble there. However, there are a few ways to deal with this quest and options. I won’t spoil it here for you!

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion:

Hermaeus Mora — This quest will be acquired when you visit the shrine of Hermaeus Mora after completing all of the other Deadric Quests within the experience. A colossal task awaits you! When you have got the quest, you will need to go around the world and acquire the souls of each race within Oblivion.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:

Discerning the Transmundane
The Gardener of Men
At the Summit of Apocrypha

The Elder Scrolls Online:

The Flooded Grove
Sunken Knowledge
The Waking Dreamer
The Seeker’s Archive
Message Unknown
Gem of the Stars
Strange Lexicon

That is all of the quests that relate to Hermaeus Mora that you will be able to work your way through! My favorite from those is At the Summit of Apocrypha for the Dragonborn DLC from Skyrim.

Key Relationships and Quotes

Hermaeus Mora has a relationship with mortals of the realm and especially the player character. They seek them to do their bidding in the games mentioned above. Notably, Miraak, the First Dragonborn, has had a great deal of relations with the Deadric Prince. It is clear that they performed many tasks for Hermaeus Mora.

Miraak may have grew tired of helping Hermaeus Mora, and, in turn, their faith towards the deity would have dwindled as they sought their own power instead.

In terms of actual relations, Hermaeus Mora has a sibling, and that is Mephala. Another of the Deadric princes which potentially has created some rivalry for Hermaeus Mora and Mephala.

Hermaeus Mora has a brilliant array of memorable quotes for the player to read and listen to; a few of these are:

“All seekers of knowledge come to me, sooner or later.”
“Power, yes, is an allusive but eloquent prosecution. One of my minions possesses an ancient tome called the Oghma Infinium, which bequeaths great power on those who read its pages.”
“Miraak harbored fantasies of rebellion against me. Learn from his example. Serve me faithfully, and you will continue to be richly rewarded.”

FAQs

Question: Is Hermaeus Mora playable?

Answer: At the moment, Hermaeus Mora has not been playable. There is no guarantee that it will remain this way. There is every possibility that in a future The Elder Scrolls game, they might let you get a opportunity to play as Hermaeus Mora for a quest perhaps.

Question: What artifacts does Hermaeus Mora have control over?

Answer: The main artifacts that Hermaeus Mora relates to are the Oghma Infinium and the Black Books.

Question: Why does Hermaeus Mora change forms between certain games?

Answer: That is unclear, but it can be thought that Hermaeus Mora likes to keep changing identities for the mortals they encounter. Maybe even changing forms to intimidate certain people.

Hermaeus Mora Guide: Conclusion

Hermaeus Mora is a Deadric deity that you will always recall information about and continue to think about their lore for a long while. There is a ton of great dialogue to go through. The summoning of Hermaeus Mora within Daggerfall and observing them towering above you was a great precursor for what would follow throughout the other games. The idea that Hermaeus Mora has great inclinations for collecting as much knowledge as they can.

I enjoyed researching Hermaeus Mora’s lore throughout the games and further learning about the vast expanse of their influence upon the mortals they deem worthy to partake in their bidding across Tamriel. Especially the player character! Now go forth and seek that knowledge for yourself; make Hermaeus Mora proud!