Lore:Krosis

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Dragon Priest Krosis
SR-creature-Krosis.jpg
Dragon Priest Krosis
Race Proto‑Nord† Gender Male
Born Merethic Era
Undeath Merethic Era
Final Death 4E 201
Shearpoint
Resided in Shearpoint
Appears in Skyrim

Krosis was a high ranking member of the Dragon Cult, and a Dragon Priest in the Merethic Era.[1][2] After his demise, Krosis was entombed atop Shearpoint, and was reawakened from his slumber in the Fourth Era.[3] As a Dragon Priest, he was a powerful mage, also able to wield the Thu'um in battle.[4]

History[edit]

Krosis's mask (Skyrim)

Little is known of the past of Krosis. During the Merethic Era, Krosis ascended through the ranks of the Dragon Cult and achieved a high-ranking position within the organization, attaining the esteemed status of a Dragon Priest.[3][1] Like his fellow priests, he achieved lichdom by receiving eternal worship from his draugr servants.[5][6] It is said that due to his high rank, his dragon overlord bestowed upon him a magical iron mask,[7][8] which bestowed enhanced abilities in alchemy, archery, and lockpicking upon its wearer.[9]

During the Dragon War, the ancient Nords rebelled against the dragons and successfully defeated the Dragon Cult. The specific details of Krosis' involvement in the war remain unknown, but he was eventually entombed at the peak of Shearpoint, a mountain located in the Pale hold.[1][2][3]

Circa 4E 201, the Last Dragonborn journeyed to the summit of Shearpoint. There, they encountered awakened Krosis, engaging in a fierce battle that ultimately led to the dragon priest's defeat and demise. The Dragonborn emerged victorious, claiming the mask as their own.

Gallery[edit]

  • Krosis mask replica

Notes[edit]

  • †  The inhabitants of Skyrim during the Dragon War were variously labeled Nords[10] and Atmorans.[11] The truth may lie somewhere in-between; while the two are considered distinct races,[12] the men living in the transition period between the terms' respective usage have been considered 'proto-Nords'.[13][14][15]
  • Krosis's name means Sorrow in the Dragon Language.[16][17][10]

See Also[edit]

For game-specific information, see the Skyrim article.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c The Dragon War — Torhal Bjorik
  2. ^ a b The Danger of Morokei — Keldnyr
  3. ^ a b c Krosis in Skyrim
  4. ^ The Guardian and the Traitor — Lucius Gallus
  5. ^ Amongst the Draugr — Bernadette Bantien, College of Winterhold
  6. ^ Valdar's dialogue in Skyrim
  7. ^ Skyrim loading screens
  8. ^ Jorvuld Davaux's dialogue in ESO
  9. ^ Krosis' Mask in Skyrim
  10. ^ a b Paarthrunax's dialogue in Skyrim
  11. ^ First Servant's Letter, Page 2 — The First Servant
  12. ^ The Origin of Cyrus! — Michael Kirkbride
  13. ^ Frontier, Conquest — University of Gwylim Press, 3E 344
  14. ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Skyrim — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
  15. ^ High King Sunstone antiquity codex entry in ESO
  16. ^ Dragon Language: Myth no More — Hela Thrice-Versed
  17. ^ Draugr dialogue in Skyrim
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