Daedric Princes (sometimes referred to as Daedra Lords) are the most powerful of the Daedra, a fictional demon-like fantasy race from the Elder Scrolls universe, and thus most commonly worshipped as gods. Each has a particular sphere, which it is said to govern. The various Daedric Princes and their spheres are listed below. Although Daedric Princes may assume the form of a female, they have no inherent gender, and are all referred to as Princes. In all, there are 16 known Princes and one which could simply be a powerful daedroth. Azura
Azura (Azure-Uh), whose sphere is dusk and dawn, the magic in-between realms of twilight, known as Moonshadow, Mother of the Rose, and Queen of the Night Sky. Azura told Nerevar that Dagoth Ur's knowledge of the Heart of Lorkhan was accurate. This caused a war with the Dwemer (whose king denied knowledge of the Heart), from which Nerevar emerged the victor and the Dwemer did not emerge at all. Later, when the Tribunal of Vivec, Almalexia and Sotha Sil murdered Nerevar and positioned themselves as superior new gods to the old Daedra, Azura cursed them and claimed that she would cause Nerevar to be reborn and that he would make things right again. Later, Azura aided the Nerevarine in defeating Dagoth Ur and toppling the Tribunal Temple (due to the differing accounts, told by various factions and individuals in Morrowind, that this should be taken with a grain of salt). Though never obviously deceitful, it is disturbing how she always gets what she desires in the end. Boethiah
Boethiah (Bow-Eh-Thai-Uh), whose sphere is deceit and conspiracy, and the secret plots of murder, assassination, treason, and unlawful overthrow of authority. It is possible he assisted Jagar Tharn in his temporary procurement of the Imperial throne. In addition to his male appearance in early games, Boethiah assumed a male form in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Worshippers has been known to be rewarded a unique sword named Goldbrand if he is pleased with their work. Clavicus Vile
Clavicus Vile (Clavi-Coss Vill-Eh), whose sphere is the granting of power and wishes through ritual invocations and pact. It is possible he assisted Jagar Tharn in his temporary procurement of the Imperial throne, though by no means certain. In the past, Clavicus Vile has worked through mortal representatives to gain what he desires. In the game Redguard, Vile gambled with the protagonist Cyrus for the soul of Cyrus' sister against Cyrus' own soul. Hermaeus Mora
Hermaeus Mora (Hworm-EYE-Oos Moi-Rah), whose sphere is scrying of the tides of Fate, of the past and future as read in the stars and heavens, and in whose dominion are the treasures of knowledge and memory. His name is also spelled Hoermius Mora and Hormaius Mora by some. He may be the "Woodland Man" of Nedic myth who catches villagers lost in the woods; the secondary set of his name, Mora, is one word for "wood", "woodland" or "tree(s)" in Elvish. Hircine
Hircine {Herse-Eene), whose sphere is the Hunt, the Sport of Daedra, the Great Game, the Chase, known as the Huntsman and the Father of Manbeasts. Hircine created the various therianthropic diseases which transform mortals into beasts. They reflect his sphere admirably, hunting at night and being hunted by day. Hircine is a sportsman who enjoys giving his prey a chance for victory, however small. In Battlespire, the protagonist was forced to endure a hunt in his realm, and in Bloodmoon the Nerevarine was forced to defeat Hircine when he attempted to enter the Mortal Plane. Jyggalag
Jyggalag (Shzih-GalagCH), whose sphere and other characteristics are unknown. Jyggalag is mentioned in the in-game book "On Oblivion" and has yet to appear in any games. Many fans theorize he/she/it will play a part in the upcoming ES 4: Oblivion. Some quotes seem to indicate Jyggalag is not actually considered a full Prince, but merely a powerful Daedroth. Malacath
Malacath (Maul-Eh-Koth), whose sphere is the patronage of the spurned and ostracized, the keeper of the Sworn Oath, and the Bloody Curse. Malacath was created when Boethiah ate the Aedroth Trinimac. The Orsimer ("Pariah Folk" in Elvish) or Orcs were also created, as they were Trinimac's devout followers. Malacath is not recognized as a Daedric Prince by his peers, although this is fitting for his sphere. Malacath is also called Malauch by Orcs and Orkey or the Old Knocker by Nords, who blame him for stealing mankind's long lifespans.[ Visit the complete Wikipedia entry for Daedric Princes ]
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