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Generic StatuesEdit

These are statues that are solely decorative or are of unconfirmed persons but are included here for completeness and to illustrate the wide variety across cultures and time.

Yokudan and RedguardEdit

Ancient Yokudan and Redguard statuary in Hammerfell are almost synonymous, largely due to the strong cultural influence of Yokuda that survived its fall. All known statuary in Hammerfell dates back to the First Era, and was built shortly after the arrival of the Yokudans in 1E 808. Examples include the various statues found in the lost city of Na Totambu, Al Danobia tomb or Ash'abah Pass. The Yokudans, in an effort to recreate the culture of Yokuda on Hammerfell, built their statuary in the same fashion as that which would have been found on Yokuda.^[1] Once the Yokudans came to be known as Redguards decades later, the style of their statuary remained largely the same until at least the Siege of Orsinium in 1E 950, as evinced by the various statuary found in Honor's Rest.^[2]

According to historians, it's rare to find Yokudan statuary that isn't wielding a sword.^[3] Examples include statues of the numerous Ansei warriors, such as Makela Leki, some of which are performing ancient sword techniques.^[4]^[5] During the Ra Gada conquests in the early First Era, sculptors rarely took the time to render softer details in their work. In addition, Yokudan statuary normally featured a metallic element, such as orichalc.^[3] Some ancient orichalc statues were known to depict Diagna, God of the Sideways Blade, holding a severed head.^[6] Others sculptures were modeled after the house idols that were popular with the Yokudan people,^[7] or notable Sword-Singers in the history of the Alik'r.^[8] The Ra Gada were believed to have upheld the tradition of entombing their dead alongside gilded funerary statues of various animals, such as the cat or ibis (which itself was associated with Tu'whacca).^[9]

The Yokudans also mastered a unique alchemical technique that could turn living beings into stone. This was discovered during the mid-Second Era, when Lady Clarisse Laurent began studying the gargoyle statues of Bangkorai. She found that the Yokudans, inspired by these gargoyles, had experimented with their own flesh and bone to create a "stoneflesh" potion that could turn them into stone. It was also discovered the Yokudans invented a potion that could reverse the effects, brewed using the tongue of a living gargoyle.^[10]^[11] Many of these resulting statues could be found in various ancient Yokudan ruins, such as Kardala, Unhallowed Grave or Al-Danobia Tomb. These statues would serve as sentries, and could suddenly come to life and fight off any invaders or tomb robbers.^[12]

The following examples include statuary that was built in Hammerfell shortly after the Ra Gada's conquest:

Yokudan statues (ESO)
Asakala Necropolis, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Hel Ra Citadel, Craglorn (ESO)
Na Totambu bas relief, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Sunken Road bas relief, Bangkorai (ESO)
Al-Danobia Tomb bas relief, Taneth (ESO)
Yokudan statue at the Hall of Heroes, Bangkorai (ESO)
Yokudan statue at the Hall of Heroes, Bangkorai (ESO)
Na Totambu sarcophagus bas relief, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Na Totambu sarcophagus bas relief, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Ra Gada battlemage statue (ESO)
Ra Gada blademaster statue (ESO)
Ra Gada forward scout statue (ESO)
Yokudan statue in the Ruins of Kardala, Craglorn (ESO)
A gargoyle statue in the Tombs of the Na-Totambu, Craglorn (ESO)
The Keeper of the Kiln statue which defends the Kiln in the Unhallowed Grave, Bangkorai (ESO)
Colossal Grave Guardian in Unhallowed Grave, Bangkorai (ESO)
Grave Guardian in Unhallowed Grave, Bangkorai (ESO)
Grave Guardian in Unhallowed Grave, Bangkorai (ESO)
Reanimated Al-Danobia Warden statue, Taneth (ESO)
Reanimated Al-Danobia Ranger statue, Taneth (ESO)
Ansei Ward statue, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Standing Ansei statue, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Na Totambu statue, Alik'r Desert (ESO)
Redguard lion statue in Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Redguard statues in Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Ra Gada gilded funerary statue (ESO)
Ra Gada gilded funerary ibis statue (ESO)
Ra Gada gilded funerary cat statue (ESO)
Ra Gada stone funerary cat statue (ESO)
Ra Gada seated lion-ibis statue (ESO)
Ra Gada lion-ibis guardian statue (ESO)
Ra Gada riding camel guardian statue (ESO)
Ra Gada winged bull guardian statue (ESO)

NordicEdit

Much of the statuary found in Skyrim dates back to the Merethic and First Era, and is found mostly in Nordic tombs or ancient temples. These statues largely depict Nordic heroes or animals who represent their ancient pantheon of gods. After the fall of the Dragon Cult, some Nords continued to worship Alduin in secret as evinced by the existence of numerous jewel-encrusted Dragon carvings found during the mid-Second Era.^[13] In a tradition shared with Orcs, some Nords kept tiny trunk guardian statues, believing they would protect their stored goods.^[14]

Ancient Nord monolith heads in Labyrinthian (ESO)
Ancient Nord monolith head (Skyrim)
Ancient Nord monolith head (ESO)
Ancient Nordic door relief (ESO)
Word Wall relief (ESO)
Beaked brazier (ESO)
Hawk-like totem in Labyrinthian (ESO)
Hawk-like totems in Labyrinthian (ESO)
Dragon totem in Skuldafn (ESO)
According to legend, a statue of a wolf has sat outside Fallowstone Hall for longer than anyone can remember.^[15]
In Riften during the mid-Second Era, a statue of Vithon Battlewolf and his battlewolf could be found near the Fighters Guild.^[16]
"Visage of the Skald", a depiction of a high-ranking bard of Skyrim.^[17]^{[nb 1]}
"Son of Skyrim" statue ^{[nb 2]} (ESO)
A stone carving found in Windhelm, possibly depicting Ysgramor.^[18]
A statue of a hooded figure in Sovngarde (Skyrim)
A statue of a hooded figure in Sovngarde (Skyrim)
An ebony fox totem, possibly associated with Shor (ESO)
A stone carving of a hawk in Riften which represents Kyne (ESO)
A stone carving of a flower which represents Dibella (ESO)
Ornamental dragon finials in Windhelm (ESO)
A Dragon head carving in Whiterun (Skyrim)
Wooden carved totems (ESO)
A wood carving of a wolf's head in Solitude (ESO)
Labyrinthian stone carving (ESO)
Ancient Nordic carving and runes in Riften, circa 2E 582 (ESO)
Ancient Nordic carving in Riften, circa 2E 582 (ESO)
Shield of Ysgramor (Skyrim)
A Dragon Priest altar in Bromjunaar Sanctuary during the Merethic Era (Skyrim)

OrcishEdit

Given that Orsinium has been razed and rebuilt numerous times, much of their ancient statuary has either been destroyed or forgotten. Almost all known Orcish statuary that survived dates back to around the time of the first Orsinium in the First Era and could be found around the Wrothgar region. This included statues, bas-reliefs, and various sculptures. Of note was the ancient clans who built Orsinium and carved their seals into blocks of stone that would be used as decoration around the ancient city.^[19]

When Orsinium was rebuilt during the mid-Second Era, some of the ancient forms of statuary was revived and recreated, alongside contemporary statuary. Busts of prominent rulers, such as King Golkaar and Kurog, crafted from orichalc and alabaster were found during this time.^[20]^[21] In the Third Era, Gortwog gro-Nagorm graced the newly founded city of Nova Orsinium with iron statues of Orc heroes including Mauloch and Torug gro-Igron.^[22] Some examples of less prominent statuary included finely crafted wooden fertility totems that depicted a pregnant Orc holding a large acorn.^[23] According to Wrothgar tradition, tiny trunk guardian statues were kept by some Orcs, who believed they would protect their stored goods.^[24]

"Axe" bas relief, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
"Sword" bas relief, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
"Spear" bas relief, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Orcish warrior statue, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Orcish mage statue, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Orcish archer statue, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Orcish totems, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Orcish sarcophagus, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
Reanimated statue of a Morkuldin Warden found in Morkuldin Forge, created by the Morkul Clan to guard the Hand of Morkul (ESO)
Reanimated statue of a Morkuldin Protector found in Morkuldin Forge, created by the Morkul Clan to guard the Hand of Morkul (ESO)
Reanimated statue of a Morkuldin Guardian found in Morkuldin Forge, created by the Morkul Clan to guard the Hand of Morkul (ESO)
Orcish Stronghold gate (ESO)
Baloth and Shinji, Honor's Rest, Wrothgar (ESO)
A Trinimac house idol depicting a mammoth, placed inside homes to provide protection, comfort, and a focal point for private worship.^[25]
A Trinimac house idol depicting a bear (ESO)
A depiction of Vaia's Golden Ash symbolized the strength, heritage, and unity of the Orcs, and the Cult of Trinimac were known to inscribed their shields and axes with the symbol.^[26]
Stylized Orcish shield motif (ESO)
The seal of Clan Igrun depicts three towers to symbolize them as the fearless leaders of Orsinium.^[27]
The seal of Clan Bagrakh depicts a clenched fist, however its unknown what this symbolizes.
The seal of Clan Shatul depicts a stylized echatere head to symbolize their skill as the peerless hunters who fed Orsinium.^[27]
The seal of Clan Fharun depicts an Orc, however its unknown what this symbolizes.
The seal of Clan Morkul depicts an anvil to symbolize their unrivalled skill as blacksmiths.^[27]
The seal of Clan Tumnosh depicts crossed pick-axes to symbolize their skill as the great builders of Orsinium.^[27]

ArgonianEdit

Almost all Argonian statuary and stone-carvings date back to the pre-Duskfall era. They heavily feature serpent imagery and are typically blockier and more abstract than those of other cultures. According to some scholars, ancient Argonian statuary often carries vaguely malignant power within, possibly as a result of their veneration of Sithis.^[28] Other more mundane statuary found near Argonian ruins includes depictions of a crouching Argonian holding a stylized turtle.^[29]

A pre-Duskfall, possible depiction of Sithis.^[28]
An ancient Argonian sculpture depicting an endless struggle between two fang-baring serpents.^[30]
A Murkmire hearth shrine dedicated to Sithis.^[31]
A stone idol from the infamous Xi-Tsei xanmeer, where the Fourth Imperial Legion met its end in 1E 2820.^[32]
An Argonian serpent sculpture (ESO)
An Argonian serpent sculpture (ESO)
One of numerous decorative stone totem heads that can be found in xanmeers across Black Marsh (ESO)
A decorative stone totem head (ESO)
A decorative stone totem head (ESO)
A decorative stone totem head (ESO)
A decorative stone totem head (ESO)
A pair of decorative stone totem heads (ESO)
A decorative stone totem (ESO)
A depiction of an Argonian on Sithis' statue (ESO)
A decorative bas-relief floor panel (ESO)
A decorative bas-relief floor panel (ESO)
A decorative Hist tree bas-relief (ESO)
A decorative stele depicting Hist cultivation^[33]
A decorative stele depicting Hist cultivation
A decorative stele depicting guardians of the Hist ^[34]

AltmeriEdit

Altmeri statuary found across the Summerset Isles is often created from white marble, much like their architecture. They often depict various figures or heroes from their history, including members of the royal family.^[35]. Although the Altmer maintain some of their most ancient statues represent their honored ancestors, some scholars insist they're of Ayleid design.^[36]. The gryphon and eagle are common motifs used in their statuary and can be found in their most ancient artwork. For the Altmer, the high-soaring eagle represents their ancestors the Aedra, who they believe came from the heavens and were trapped in physical form by the creation of Nirn.^[37] Hearkening back to the Altmer's ancient roots, gleaming platinum statuettes depicting the Old Ehlnofey were common during the mid-Second Era, appearing vaguely Elven in shape, but featureless.^[38]

Kinlord statue (ESO)
Kinlady statue (ESO)
Orator statue (ESO)
Kinlord statue in Rinmawen's Plaza, Alinor (ESO)
Altmer warrior statue in Mathiisen (ESO)
Altmer archer statue in Mathiisen (ESO)
Altmer mage statue in Shimmerene (ESO)
An ancient Altmeri statue in Vulkhel Guard, which some scholars insist is of Ayleid design.^[36]
Reanimated Golem Champion statue found on the Isle of Balfiera (ESO)
Reanimated Golem Invoker statue found on the Isle of Balfiera (ESO)
Altmeri eagle figurehead on the Dread Halcyon (ESO)
Altmeri eagle crest (ESO)
Altmeri eagle emblem (ESO)
The Keepers Oath in Direnni Acropolis (ESO)
Gryphon bas-reliefs in Direnni Acropolis (ESO)
Gryphon bas-reliefs in Direnni Acropolis (ESO)
The Taming of the Gryphon figurine (ESO)
The Dragon's Glare figurine (ESO)
The Fish and the Unicorn figurine (ESO)
The Sea-Monster's Surprise figurine (ESO)

DruidicEdit

Druidic statuary is largely found across the Systres archipelago, dating back to at least the mid-Second Era. According to some scholars, stone held importance in druid culture given it was no less natural than trees, but what's unique was the druid belief in their master stonecutters' ability to enhance or perfect nature. Some of the sculptures bear religious significance to the various Druid circles native to the isles and are tended to by them. Megaliths (also known as "storystones") depict major figures in their ruling council, the Draoife, mark major events, or even serve as stargazing tools.^[39]

Notable is the skillfully crafted Druidic stonework at the entrance of Clohaigh. Faces depicted on the stone conveyed a message of respect for all possible outcomes and reactions. Multiple faces were depicted on the statue, one with an angry expression and the other with a genuine smile, although the sinister look in its eyes gave an impression of danger. It was known that locals left offerings by the statue and it was speculated that the offerings left at the angry face were meant for someone who was in serious danger.^[40] Carvings within the cavern portrayed several scenes in the ancient druidic style on a number of pillars, including Frii cultivating the sacred seeds to create the king's regalia and the crowning of the new Druid King.^[41]^[42]^[43]

The Firesong Circle's statuary reflects their reverence for Mount Firesong, the active volcano that towers above Y'ffelon. Many of their sculptures are built from dark, igneous rocks and are much more abstract in nature when compared to statuary of other Druid circles.^[44]

A Draoife Storystone (ESO)
Druidic planter (ESO)
A druidic statue gestures to the left, inviting the viewer to be wise in their workings, centered in their teachings.^[45]
A druidic statue gestures to the right, inviting the viewer to be skillful in their workings, compassionate to others.^[46]
An ancient augur statue (ESO)
Druid King's Sentinel statue (ESO)
An Eldertide Circle altar at Tuinh (ESO)
Druidic statue of a Chimera (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Arch" (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Archdruid's Staff" (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Brood Hen" (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Chimera's Tail" (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Menhir" (ESO)
A Firesong Circle sculpture named "Y'ffelon's Claw" (ESO)
Spriggan's Crown (ESO)
Carvings depicting Frii (ESO)
Carvings depicting Frii cultivating Sacred Seeds (ESO)
Carvings depicting Frii crowning the Druid King (ESO)

DwemeriEdit

Although the entire Dwemer disappeared after the Battle of Red Mountain, much of their metallic statuary remained well intact as centuries passed, possibly due to the unique properties of Dwarven Metal or a preservative effect which denied or controlled the nature of time and decay.^[47]

A Dwemer statue outside Yasammidan, Vvardenfell (ESO)
A Dwemer statue in Vvardenfell (Morrowind)
A Dwemer statue in Bthzark, Stros M'kai (Redguard)
A metal Dwemer bust (Skyrim)
A metal Dwemer bust (ESO)
A decorative metal sculpture (ESO)
A Dwemer stone carving (ESO)
A Dwemer stone carving (ESO)
A face carved into a stone facade (ESO)
A Dwemer wayshrine in Markarth (ESO)
An ancient Dwemer forge in Rkindaleft, Wrothgar (ESO)
A frieze depicting a Wrathstone fragment, kept by the Dwemer of Kagrenzel (ESO)
A frieze depicting the Stonekeeper, guardian of a Wrathstone fragment (ESO)
A frieze depicting the entire Wrathstone (ESO)
Calcelmo's Stone in Markarth (Skyrim)
A Dwemer urn (ESO)

KhajiitiEdit

Statues depicting various furstocks of Khajiit were on display in Sunspire Temple during the mid-Second Era. Other statuary could be found across Elsweyr, primarily in religious sites. Golden idols fashioned in the likeness of Rid-Thar-ri'Datta, the first Mane of the Khajiit, could also be found during this time.^[48] Idols of the trickster-god Rajhin were also common, and were said to always find their way into the pouches of a thieves as a means to honor him.^[49] Other idols of him were used to ward away thieves when its belly was regularly rubbed.^[50]

A Senche-raht statue outside Rimmen Palace, Elsweyr (ESO)
An Ohmes-Raht statue, Elsweyr (ESO)
A Tojay statue, Elsweyr (ESO)
A Tojay-Raht statue, Elsweyr (ESO)
A Suthay statue (Elsweyr, ESO)
A Cathay-Raht Warrior statue, Elsweyr (ESO)
An unspecified Mane statue, depicting one of the spiritual leaders of the Khajiit.^[51]
A Bas-relief of an unspecified Lunar Champion at the Shrine of Alkosh near Rimmen, Elsweyr (ESO)
A golden statue of Yolnahkriin, one of Nahviintaas' minions, perched on an hourglass.^[52]
A silver statue of Lokkestiiz, one of Nahviintaas' minions, found in Sunspire Temple, Elsweyr.^[53]
A stylized Senche-Cat guardian statue found watching over shrines throughout Reaper's March.^[54]
An Elsweyr Wayshrine, Elsweyr (ESO)
"Four Lions" fountain sculpture in Elsweyr.^[55]
Decorative sculpture, Elsweyr (ESO)

AyleidEdit

Ayleid statuary can be found in many of their ruined cities in Cyrodiil and beyond. Auri-El was frequently depicted in statues as a knight, holding either his bow or a sword and shield. Behind him is a large eagle with its wings outstretched.^[56] According to some scholars, the Ayleids were the masters of enchanting statues with magical effects, such as the ability to reanimate at will, or trap a person's spirit inside them. Knowledge of this ancient technique was lost to the ages, except for one enchanter known as Martin Gavinius, who was able to create animated guardian statues to protect him during the early-Fourth Era.^[57]^[58]^[59]

A statue common in Ayleid ruins (ESO)
An Ayleid "Pious Priest" statue (ESO)
An Ayleid warrior statue (Blades)
A pedestal depicting Nedic slavery (ESO)
A statue found outside many Ayleid ruins in Cyrodiil (Oblivion)
A statue found outside many Ayleid ruins in Cyrodiil (ESO)
An Ayleid guardian statue that serves as a sentry in the Hall of Epochs (Oblivion)
Two Ayleid guardian statues (Legends)
An Ayleid stone guardian statue that guards the path through the Doomcrag (ESO)
An Ayleid stone guardian statue that guards the path through the Doomcrag (ESO)
An Ayleid stone watcher statue found in the Depths of Malatar (ESO)
An Ayleid stone watcher statue found in the Depths of Malatar (ESO)
Ayleid stele of the Mage constellation (ESO)
Ayleid stele of the Warrior constellation (ESO)
Ayleid stele of the Thief constellation (ESO)

ImperialEdit

While some of the statuary shown here has been used to represent historical figures, other times they are used for purely decorative purposes in Imperial tombs and places of significance.

Imperial Statue, Emperor (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Knight (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Warrior (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Faith (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Justice (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Light (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Order (ESO)
Imperial Statue, Truth (ESO)
A bust of High Chancellor Abnur Tharn (ESO)
A statue of a robed figure holding a sword in the tomb of Reman III (Oblivion)
Ancient bas-reliefs of a procession, found on the pillars in Wind Scour Temple (ESO)

BretonicEdit

Breton statuary across High Rock was primarily associated with their knightly orders or religion during the mid-Second Era, and on occasion the two were overlapped to some extent. Many of these statues can be dated back to around the mid-First Era, such as numerous statues depicting the Knights of Saint Pelin.

Noble Knight's Rest: A late-First Era sarcophagus possibly belonging to a knight of one of the pretender-kings from House Moorcroft that took power after the Alessian secession.^[60]
Breton Gravewatcher: These enormous statues were originally commissioned to watch over the dead in Cath Bedraud cemetery in Glenumbra.^[61]
A Knight of St. Pelin statue (ESO)
A Knight of St. Pelin statue damaged in Septima Tharn's assault on Bangkorai Garrison.^[62]
A statue of Saint Stental in Stormhaven
A Breton priest statue (ESO)
A Breton priest statuette (ESO)
A Gargoyle statue found across Rivenspire during the mid-Second Era (ESO)
A statue on display in Monument Lighthouse on High Isle depicting a figure standing over the slain corpse of a Sea Sload (ESO)

DunmeriEdit

Dunmeri statuary covers a wide variety of subject matter, from the mundane to their greatest heroes and historical figures. Members of the Great Houses are known to keep traditional statuettes of their ancestors, whom they venerate, and are sometimes kept in their sacred temples.^[63]^[64] Some of the roles and figures found in their society are depicted in sculpture, such as Temple Ordinators, knights and magisters.^[65]^[66] Other examples include statues of creatures native to Morrowind, such as the guar or cliff-racer.^[67]^[68] During the mid-Second Era, the sculptor Nerile was known to produce a limited series of ebony statues depicting the Brave Little Scrib, hero of a traditional Dunmer fairy tale.^[69]^[70]

Two scholarly statues at Shad Astula in Deshaan serve not only as decorative elements, but also as foci for lessons, allowing students to study the magical energies of the five schools of magic.^[71]
A Telvanni magister statue (ESO)
A Telvanni spellwright statue (ESO)
A Dunmer knight statue (ESO)
An Temple Ordinator statue (ESO)
The "Dutiful Guar" statue (ESO)
Bas-reliefs on the door of Vivec's Palace (ESO)

GargoyleEdit

Gargoyle statuary is primarily associated with vampires, where they are used as decorative sculptures in their castles and lairs, but on occasion can come to life and attack any trespassers.^[72] Bretons, Direnni, Yokudans, Imperials, Ayleids, and Khajiit were also known to use gargoyle statues as sentinels.^[73] Its generally understood that gargoyles are actually magically created creatures that can take on the form of a statue at will,^[74] however craftsmen have also been known to create inanimate gargoyle statuary to sell or export. Curiously, such statuary has been known to attract the attention of live gargoyles, possibly in an amorous capacity.^[75]

A Gargoyle statue in Castle Volkihar (Skyrim)
A Gargoyle statue in Dimhollow Crypt (Skyrim)
A Gargoyle statue in Castle Thorn (ESO)
A Gargoyle statue in a Breton crypt in Rivenspire (ESO)
Gargoyle statuary delivered to Cyrodiil by Imperial Importers, Purveyors of Exotica ^[75]
A Gargoyle statue in Craglorn (ESO)
Menhir Stoneskin (ESO)

Nedic (Duraki)Edit

Although the Duraki Nedes of Craglorn were exterminated in the First Era, much of their statuary and crafts survived into at least the mid-Second Era. These examples were often associated with their mythology and could be found in the ruins of their temples and tombs across Craglorn.^[76]^[77] One example includes a figurine depicting a coiled snake, possibly alluding to the Mother Serpent.^[78]

A bas-relief door depicting three of the Four Parents from Nedic mythology: the Ox, the great Dragon of Time and the Mother Serpent.
A possible depiction of the Fat Mother from Nedic mythology.
A possible depiction of the Fat Mother from Nedic mythology.
An Altar of Celestial Convergence, speculated to channel aetherial energy through it.^[79]
Craglorn Skull, Carved (ESO)
Craglorn Relief, Serpent (ESO)

MaormeriEdit

All known examples of Maormer statuary and sculptures feature the Sea Serpent in some form. Depictions of these terrifying Pyandonean creatures are also known to adorn their vessels, shrines, weapons, and armor, and are even used in their mysterious Snake Magic practices.^[80]^[81]

The Maormer used storm totems to collect spirit energies from rune-marked subjects and channel it into a ritual that could create destructive tempests.^[82]
A Maormeri Serpent Shrine uncovered in the mid-Second Era by the Antiquarian Circle in Auridon.^[83]
Maormeri sea serpent figurehead on the Serpent's Kiss (ESO)
A Maormer shield (ESO)
A Maormer staff (ESO)

BosmeriEdit

Traditional statuary is almost non-existent in Bosmeri culture. Instead of carving statues from stone, the Bosmer create artwork using nature itself.^[84] One example can be seen in Deepwoods village in Malabal Tor, where a shrine depicting the Green Lady is fused with a living tree sprouting from the earth.^[85] Exaggerated jade fertility statuettes of the Green Lady can also be found at her shrines.^[86] Other minor examples include camp guardians, tiny effigies made of sticks and twigs that the Bosmer bless to Y'ffre and place them in their camps for protection.^[87]

The shrine of the Green Lady in Deepwoods (ESO)
Handfast shrine (ESO)
Stone carving of vines (ESO)
Stone carving of a deer (ESO)

ReachmenEdit

Reachmen statuary is relatively uncommon, and the most prominent statues depict Hircine in the aspect of Alrabeg - his most malevolent form. These statues served as shrines and altars and played a part in Reachman hunting rituals.^[88] A notable example of this is in the Shrine of the Hunt-Father in Markarth, where a large statue of Hircine was erected during the mid-Second Era.^[89] Other forms of their statuary sometimes depict Hagravens, the matriarchal witches who lead Reachmen clans.^[90] Examples include a stone carving of a Hagraven with a distended belly, possibly representing fertility or engorging on small children.^[91] Reachmen were also known to carve primitive totems made of skulls and bones to mark their territory and strike fear into the unwary or foolish.^[88]

A Reachman bas-relief depicting Durcorach conquests as his Reachmen army marches on the Imperial City.^[92]
An altar etched with a glyph representing Mara (ESO)
A ritual stone dedicated to Hircine (ESO)
An obelisk engraved with a triskelion (ESO)

AkaviriEdit

Akaviri statuary and bas-reliefs are exceeding rare on mainland Tamriel, despite the great influence they had on Imperial culture during the Second Empire.^[93] Alduin's Wall, found within Sky Haven Temple, was considered to be one of the best-preserved examples of early Akaviri sculptural relief, as well as a wonder of the ancient world. Although Akaviri in origin, craftsmen were said to have incorporated the flowing Nordic style into its design.^[94] The Dragonguard often used stone tablets or pillars carved with glyphs to unlock the entrances of ancient Dragonguard temples.^[95]^[96] The Glyph of Bones was sometimes used to mark dragon mounds in Skyrim.^[97]

Four Tsaesci deity sigils symbolizing different elements (clockwise): Zisa (oceans/water), Nyfa (earth), Ilni (weather/air) and Myn (sun/fire).^[98]
From upper left: Glyph of Loyalty, Glyph of Blades, Glyph of Strength, Glyph of Bones, Glyph of Fire, Glyph of Honor, Glyph of Bravery, Glyph of Scales.
Akaviri symbol for Dragonborn in Sky Haven Temple

Goblin-kenEdit

Goblins and their kin don't have much in the way of advanced stone or metal work, they instead often combine common materials or things created by other races together to create simple sculptures. Goblins are known to paint idols of Malacath blue in order to worship their interpretation of him, the Blue God.^[99] The goblins of the Western Reach were able to create impressive magical obelisks.^[100] A big part of riekling culture is collecting trinkets created by other races,^[101] they are known to create strange objects of worship out of a number of materials.^[102]

Blue God idol, based on traditional Orcish statuary of Malacath (Blades)
An obelisk created by goblins in the Western Reach (Shadowkey)
A strange ice sculpture worshipped by rieklings (Skyrim)
Mad Urkazbur's Ice-Effigy (ESO)

Apocrypha StatuesEdit

In Hermaeus Mora's realm of Apocrypha, statuary can be found depicting the various Daedric creatures native to his plane of Oblivion. These include grotesque statues of Lurkers, Seekers and Watchers. Some of these statues can also be found on Nirn, most notably in Miraak's Temple on Solstheim.

An Intake Maw,^[103] these sculptures can be found with the Obscured Forum. Secrets can be deposited into them in return for a boon from Hermaeus Mora.^[104]
A "Mouth of Mora" statue^[105]
A Lurker statue in Apocrypha (ESO)
A Lurker statue in Apocrypha (ESO)
A Seeker statue in Apocrypha (ESO)
A Seeker statue in Apocrypha (ESO)
A Watcher statue in Apocrypha (ESO)
A three-headed Lurker sculpture in the Miraak's Temple (Skyrim)
A Lurker statue in the Miraak's Temple (Skyrim)
A Lurker statue (ESO)

Decorative StatuesEdit

"Vampiric Sovereign" statue (ESO)
"Kaalgrontiid's Ascent" statue (ESO)
Fountain of the Fiery Drake found in Black Drake Villa (ESO)
The entrance to Bliss in New Sheoth (Shivering Isles)
A Scalon statue in the Fringe (Shivering Isles)
A fiend statue found in The Dark Room of the Endless Stair (ESO)
A skull-gate in Coldharbour (ESO)
A sculpture of slaves in Coldharbour (ESO)
A figurehead of a Sload aboard the Dainty Sload (Skyrim)
A gilded Fighters' Trophy representing the spirit of victory (Blades)
Bust of Levitation in the Mantellan Crux (Daggerfall)
Golden statue of a male figure (Arena)
Golden statue of a female figure (Arena)
A stone figure (Arena)
A stone head (Arena)
A four-armed statue of an unknown figure (Daggerfall)
Ebony Jubilee Monument (Castles)

Ice SculpturesEdit

A guar ice sculpture (ESO)
A mudcrab ice sculpture (ESO)
A vvardvark ice sculpture (ESO)
A Mammoth ice sculpture (Blades)
A dragon ice sculpture (Blades)
A unicorn ice sculpture (Blades)
A Khajiit ice sculpture (Blades)
An animate ice gargoyle (ESO)