| Angof the Gravesinger | |||
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Angof the Gravesinger |
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| Race | Reachman | Gender | Male |
| 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] and the Reachmage,[3] 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.[3]
HistoryEdit
The ReachEdit
- "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 Covenant loyalist[4]
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,[5][6] 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.[4] As a Gravesinger, Angof wielded tremendous power to command the loathsome dead.[7] This title was bestowed upon him because he made a pact with Molag Bal.[8]
High RockEdit
- "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[3]
Angof's primary objective was to conquer the Glenumbra region in High Rock.[9] He established the cult's headquarters at the ancient cemetery of Cath Bedraud. The precise timing of this is unclear, though some evidence of his presence and corrupted Bloodthorn Vines were seen as early as 2E 578.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12] Although Angof was a Reachman, many Bretons joined his cult.[4] Some believed he seemed like the strong leader that Glenumbra desperately needed, finding him to be very persuasive.[13] Despite the probable danger, some citizens of Glenumbra began collecting clippings of Angof's vines to display in their homes.[14]
ColdharbourEdit
- "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. 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. 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.[15][16] 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.[17] Another of Angof's subordinates, Paldrin the Wise, also worked with Juline at the Cliffs of Failure.[18] 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][19]
See AlsoEdit
For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online and Elder Scrolls Online articles.
BooksEdit
- 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
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Angof the Gravesinger's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b c Angof the Undying'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
- ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Northern Bangkorai and the Mountains — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Zhagush gro-Korlag's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Savior of Glenumbra in ESO
- ^ The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: High Rock — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Events of Lineage of Tooth and Claw in ESO
- ^ Events of Rally Cry in ESO
- ^ Harald Winvale's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Angof's Angry Vines's item description in ESO
- ^ Events of The Endless War in ESO
- ^ Events of A Thorn in Your Side in ESO
- ^ Juline Ginis's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Paldrin the Wise in ESO
- ^ Events of The Final Assault in ESO
