Lore:Gaze of Sithis

The Gaze of Sithis is a well-preserved ancient Argonian helm artifact dating back to before the Duskfall period, whose eye sockets fill even the bravest with a sense of dread. The enchantment makes it so the user can no longer mitigate damage taken from blocking an attack, but this is alleviated by increasing the user's sturdiness and overall health and recovery time.

The artifact's power comes from the various components that make up the helm's anatomy, though their functions are speculated by scholars. The hand-etched malachite skull mask perhaps represents Sithis and it contains reservoirs of chaotic energy that indicates some sort of trade needed in exchange for power. The Nisswo fabric wraps secures the mask to the wearer's head, reminiscent in a way done to a Bog Blight. These pristine fabrics may have been used for an Argonian warrior of high status, indicated by the fabric's patterns. Crowning the helmet is the ritual metal circlet of an unknown heavy material that was perhaps imported. Pad-sa shark teeth line the bottom of the circlet, perhaps intended to channel the shark's resilience or hunger. Enveloping the top and back of the mask are feathers from the extinct Wraxu bird that may have had a cultural connection to Sithis.

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  On an Argonian

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  On a Human

See Also

• For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online article.