Lore:Angof
| Angof the Gravesinger | |||
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Angof the Gravesinger |
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| Race | Reachman | Gender | Male |
| Born | 2nd Era |
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| Last Known Death | 2E 582 Cath Bedraud, King's Guard |
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| Resided in | The Reach Glenumbra Coldharbour |
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| Appears in | ESO, ESO | ||
Angof the Gravesinger,[1] also known as Angof the Undying,[2] Angof of the Reach,[3] and the Reachmage,[4] was a Reachfolk leader of the Bloodthorn Cult, a necromantic faction devoted to Molag Bal. He was a powerful gravesinger and spellcaster and was responsible for the cult's attacks in Glenumbra.[4]
History[edit]
The Reach[edit]
- "My father told me tales of Angof. He was a terror, even back then, and now he's here in Glenumbra. Every Breton bully has joined his Bloodthorn cult, but I get the blame." — Giraud Scraeg, a half Reachman loyalist of the Daggerfall Covenant[5]
Angof's exact origins are unknown, though he is known to have hailed from the Reach. The precise date of his birth is also unclear. In 2E 541 or 2E 542,[6][7] by the time of Durcorach's attack on High Rock, Angof was already feared among the population of the Reach and known for his terror. Even by around 2E 552, tales of his dark deeds continued to be known and told by the Reachfolk. Angof was viewed with disdain by many of his kinsmen,[5] including the powerful seer Sibellec the Old, who claimed he was a harbinger of evil.[8] As a Gravesinger, Angof wielded tremendous power to command the loathsome dead.[9] This title was bestowed upon him because he made a pact with Molag Bal.[10]
Ard Caddach, the Reachfolk leader of Markarth, instructed High King Emeric, through High King's Royal Envoy to the Reach, Lady Nilene Devierin, to strike against invading factions like Angof's cult, aiming to weaken them and enhance Caddach's authority in the region, showing no interest in providing any support to Angof. He emphasized to Emeric that unifying the Reach under one king, rather than allowing a multitude of stubborn clans and factions, would also serve the best interests of High Rock.[11][12]
High Rock[edit]
- "Angof seeks to cause as much chaos and mayhem as possible. Beyond that, I'm not sure of his ultimate motives. Has he come to Glenumbra to conquer us or destroy us? And in the end, does that distinction even matter? All I know is, we have to find a way to stop him. We have to!" — Schemes of the Reachmage by Gabrielle Benele[4]
Angof's primary objective was to conquer the Glenumbra region in High Rock.[13] He established the cult's headquarters at the ancient cemetery of Cath Bedraud.[14] The precise timing of this is unclear, though some evidence of his presence and corrupted Bloodthorn Vines were seen as early as 2E 578.[15] He has defiled the most sacred vaults of Cath Bedraud with writhing vines and dark necromancy, usurping the crypts of the ancient Breton kings for his plans.[16] However, the cult's invasion didn't begin until the onset of the Alliance War in 2E 582. The cultists initially seized control of numerous burial sites in the King's Guard region, raising the dead to serve as minions. Angof himself traveled to the ancient battlefield at Glenumbra Moors, resurrecting the long-dead Alessian general Faolchu.[17][18] Faolchu, a powerful werewolf in life, was forced to serve Angof by spreading lycanthropy throughout Glenumbra, eventually overrunning the city of Camlorn and infecting the Breton nobility.[19][20] Acting on his behalf, Vardan expanded the cult's activities to the isle of Betnikh. While Angof offered him support, the initiates he recruited were largely inexperienced. Ultimately, Vardan's schemes failed.[21][22] Another of his subordinates, Grivier Bloodcaller, infiltrated Balefire Island, which had once served as a burial ground, with the aim of supplying the cult's forces, hoping to please Angof.[23]
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Angof plotted the assassination of King Cassimir of Daggerfall,[24] but the attempt failed when his assassin, Verrik, was stopped before he could complete the mission. Only after this incident did the king turn his attention to Angof’s activities and initiate a proper investigation.[25][26] Although Angof was a Reachman, many Bretons joined his cult.[5][20] Some believed he seemed like the strong leader that Glenumbra desperately needed, finding him to be very persuasive.[27] Despite the probable danger, some citizens of Glenumbra began collecting clippings of Angof's vines to display in their homes.[28]
Anogof's body was pale and covered in thorns,[1][2] leading some to speculate whether he was already undead at that point. At that time, he was already described as old.[29] Later in his life, he described this state as monstrous and expressed a hope to return to his mortal form.[2]
Angof's cultists formed an alliance with the Red Rook Bandits,[30] and launched an effort to corrupt the Wyrd Tree. To achieve this, they created lurchers,[31] and captured the Guardians of the Beldama Wyrd, ancient beings revered by the local witches. Angof's dark magic was employed to corrupt both the guardians and the land, ultimately leading to their imprisonment.[31][32][33] He also struck a deal with the Hag Fen coven of Mother Murk to distract the Beldama Wyrd further, keeping them occupied.[34] However, ultimately, they were defeated thanks to the efforts of an adventurer and Sibellec, a Reachwoman seer who stood against Angof.[8][35] The Guardians were later saved when a representative from the Covenant intervened, ending the corruption and freeing the spirits.[32][36] The activities of his cult and allies were addressed in various locations across Glenumbra, resulting in the liberation of Camlorn.[37][38] Despite that, Angof continued to pose a threat,[39] which ultimately led to the arrival of Daggerfall Covenant forces in the northern parts of Glenumbra,[40] in the region of the King's Guard, where members of the Lion Guard,[41][42] and Knights of the Dragon,[43] established a redoubt.[44][45] Shortly after, they confronted him at his headquarters in Cath Bedraud.[46][47][48] The Breton forces were numerous, and the renowned Darien Gautier was among them.[49] Additionally, they received support from a contingent of the Mages Guild led by Gabrielle Benele,[48] who procured the Midnight Talisman, which was instrumental in Angof's defeat.[50][51][29] The ancient graveyard was filled with traps,[52] and his inner sanctum was secured with a triple lock,[49] which was unsealed using shard-keys obtained with the help of one of the spirits Angof had resurrected against their will.[53] Ultimately, the Breton forces defeated Angof and killed him.[48][37]
Coldharbour[edit]
- "I made mistakes. I became a … monster. I don't want Molag Bal's favor, but if I can win this cursed game I might be able to regain my mortal existence. Before I became a monster. Or at least I can hope to earn a true and final death." — Angof[2]
In death, Angof and some members of the Bloodthorn Cult were taken to Coldharbour, with their souls claimed by Molag Bal due to their pact. As punishment for their failure, Bal condemned them to the Cliffs of Failure to engage in endless battles. Angof, seeking redemption and a cure for his disfigured form, became repentant. He questioned the choices he had made, and regret engulfed him, driving him to desperate actions. Under the supervision of a Dremora known as the Observer, the cultists were forced to combat the Worm Cult led by Thallik Wormfather and the Veiled Heritance led by High Kinlady Estre. Later that year, a Tamrielic invasion force entered Coldharbour to stop the Planemeld, and several Mages Guild members became trapped on the Cliffs of Failure.[3][54]
The Vestige joined the games to rescue them, with the Overseer offering the option to save Angof, Thallik, or Estre. Angof promised to assist in a final assault on the Endless Stair, though it remains unknown who was ultimately saved.[54][55] Juline Ginis, a member of the Mages Guild who sided with Angof at the Cliffs of Failure, was initially cautious and deemed him arrogant. However, her attitude changed after he showed compassion and offered her his help. She claimed that he had changed and remembered what it was like to be human, deeming him a mage of great caliber and power.[56] Another of Angof's subordinates, Paldrin the Wise, also worked with Juline at the Cliffs of Failure.[57] If Angof managed to redeem himself, he took residence in the Hollow City and played a crucial role in the final battle against Molag Bal's forces. Using his nature magic and necromancy, Angof fought against his former master's minions, aiding the Tamrielic forces in their efforts to thwart the Planemeld and bring an end to Molag Bal's schemes.[2][58]
See Also[edit]
For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online and Elder Scrolls Online articles.
Books[edit]
- Schemes of the Reachmage by Gabrielle Benele, Wizard — A Mages Guild record of findings on Angof the Gravesinger
- A Plea for Vengeance — A firsthand account describing the fall and massacre of Camlorn
- Blood-Sealed Contract by Angof the Gravesinger — A pact between the Bloodthorn Cult and the Hag Fen coven
References[edit]
- ^ a b Angof the Gravesinger's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b c d e Angof the Undying's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b The Observer's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b c Schemes of the Reachmage — Gabrielle Benele, Wizard
- ^ a b c Giraud Scraeg's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Triumphs of a Monarch, Ch. 3 — His Majesty King Emeric
- ^ The Royal House of King Eamond — Seneschal Derric Andras of Castle Evermore
- ^ a b Sibellec the Old's diaogue in ESO
- ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Northern Bangkorai and the Mountains — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Zhagush gro-Korlag's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Meet the Character - Lady Belain — Lady Nilene Devieren, Royal Envoy to the Reach
- ^ Report on the Despot of Markarth — Lady Nilene Devierin of Stormhaven
- ^ Savior of Glenumbra in ESO
- ^ Lieutenant Jascien's Last Missive — Lieutenant Alouis Jascien
- ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: High Rock — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Cath Bedraud's loading screen in ESO
- ^ Events of Lineage of Tooth and Claw in ESO
- ^ Vision of Angof, Vision of Faolchu, and Faolchu the Reborn's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of Rally Cry in ESO
- ^ a b A Plea for Vengeance
- ^ Vardan's Diary — Vardan
- ^ Vardan's dialogue in ESO
- ^ A Wealth of Raw Material — Grivier Bloodcaller
- ^ Verrik's Note — Verrik
- ^ King Casimir, Captain Aresin, and Verrik's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of Bloodthorn Assassins in ESO
- ^ Harald Winvale's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Angof's Angry Vines's item description in ESO
- ^ a b Gabrielle Benele's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Red Rook's Journal
- ^ a b Wyress Ileana's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b Guardian of the Earth, Guardian of the Water, and Guardian of the Air's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Corruption of Earth, Corruption of Water, and Corruption of Air's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Blood-Sealed Contract — Angof the Gravesinger
- ^ Events of Wyrd and Coven in ESO
- ^ Events of Seeking the Guardians, Champion of the Guardians, To the Wyrd Tree, Reclaiming the Elements, and Purifying the Wyrd Tree in ESO
- ^ a b Crier Martine's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of The Fall of Faolchu in ESO
- ^ General Gautier's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of Taking the Fight to the Enemy in ESO
- ^ Commander Marone Ales's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Blithe Croque's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Dame Jo of the Dragon, Sir Lanis Shaldon, and Sir Gib of the Dragon's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Events of The Lion Guard's Stand in ESO
- ^ Events of Mastering the Talisman in ESO
- ^ Events of Mists of Corruption in ESO
- ^ Events of The Labyrinth in ESO
- ^ a b c Events of Angof the Gravesinger in ESO
- ^ a b Darien Gautier's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Ambient Dialogue in ESO
- ^ Gabrielle Benele's Journal — Gabrielle Benele
- ^ Sir Pierre Ginsen's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Sir Thomas Kinlin's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b Events of The Endless War in ESO
- ^ Events of A Thorn in Your Side in ESO
- ^ Juline Ginis' dialogue in ESO
- ^ Paldrin the Wise in ESO
- ^ Events of The Final Assault in ESO
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