Witch Rites: Contacting The Princes
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First Edition
By Seif-ij Hidja
Summoning a Daedric Prince is very similar to the act of summoning a lesser Daedra, at least in execution. The results, however, are wildly different. The covenant that keeps the Princes out of Mundus stops them from being physically summoned, though one would have great hubris to think they would be able to regardless. Instead the ritual acts as a beacon; if done correctly the Prince will draw you to a pocket realm of their own creation to meet with you. One will appear standing suspended in a void of spinning stars and flowing energy, with the Prince themselves parallel. Each Daedra responded with a command or request, often a task they need a mortal to perform for them in Mundus. I dare not deny their requests, a small price to pay for the valuable information I gathered from the opportunity. Through my research I was able to collect detailed findings on the requirements for contacting each of the Princes by the High Rock traditions of the witches I met with.
Sheogorath is the Prince I had the most contact with and know the most about. The Fold of Aberration, who worship Sheo in the Western Reach, did not have the state of mind to hold information from me and readily blabbered the exact rituals needed for the summoning. His summoning day is the Second of Sun's Dawn but he has been know to answer any attempt to summon a Prince regardless of day or offering on a whim. Another alternative is to try summoning him during a Thunderstorm, which was the cult's preferred method. His offering consists of one piece of cheese, one piece of fashionable clothing and seemingly one random item the caster chooses on an impulse. Sheogorath always answered my offerings and even if he has no request of me would often engage in maddening banter.
Mehrunes Dagon is worshiped primarily by The Beldama near Alcaire and was difficult to learn about. It seemed hopeless until I lied, mentioning I was interested in summoning Mehrunes for the power to defeat my master. They immediately explained to me how to summon their lord, revealing to me the summoning day of the Twentieth of Sun's Dusk. They also mentioned on days where someone improves beyond their limits, he may answer your summons on respect. His offering includes a scroll of destructive magic, a high quality dagger and a crown. Be prepared for combat if you contact Dagon, he will try and test you through his minions.
Molag Bal is known best by the Daughters of Wroth in the Wrothgarian Mountains. The sisters insisted I show my dominance through a duel before revealing their rites, which was easy enough for a mage of my experience. His summoning day is the Twentieth of Evening Star. The witches claim that he will reveal himself to one of excessive titles, to assert his control over the overachiever. His offering consists of a Daedra Skin, one Fire Petal and an object made of stone. Molag Bal will project his control once you are in his pocket realm, demanding tribute in the form of a task. Refusal may prove deadly to any who dare to.
The Witches of Easttale Estate, a cult within Wayrest's borders which is tolerated by the city, is known for their affinity towards Sanguine. After participating in a night of debauchery and sin, I bore witness to the summoning. Sanguine's day is the Sixteenth of Sun's Dawn but the cult proclaimed he would appear to any who are willing to revel in excess. His offering is one portion of any drug, one bottle of fine liquor and one piece of literary fiction or musical instrument. I would like to record what meeting Sanguine was like but unfortunately I do not remember due to heavy inebriation.
Vaermina is a well known Daedra in High Rock, since the Breton are such a superstitious people who take great stock in omens. The Sisters of the Bluff south of Daggerfall said they were expecting me when I arrived and allowed me to witness their ceremonies. Her summoning day is the Tenth of Sun's Height. The head figure in the ritual had slept for many days leading to this summoning, trying to commune with her mistress through the world of dreams. Offerings include one Fly Amanita, one bloom of Nightshade, and a Skull from any of the races of man or mer. Vaermina seemed interested in my project to catalogue the information on each Prince's summoning and gave me a lead to the next coven.
On the north coast of Norcambria, I searched for the Crones of the Flats to act as mediators to Namira. The witches shunned me for many weeks, only after giving in to the filth did they accept me. Namira's summoning day is the Ninth of Second Seed. Namira is the patron of the ugly and decrepit, answering their calls of need. When offering to Namira one should burn a Ghoul Heart, a piece of Rat Meat, and a portion of Bonemeal. Namira congratulated me for the steps I took to decay myself to her standards, even if it was only a means to an end.
The final coven I visited was the Klatch of Woodlands in Gedalan, servants to Hermaeus Mora. The circle is known for sending new comers into the forest alone to test them, if they return Hermaeus has showed favor on them. Hermaeus' day is the Fifth of First Seed and has been known to accept the summons of those who are intelligent for they may hold unique knowledge for him to collect. The Klatch offered Mora three rare books, a difficult yet flexible tribute to obtain. I was excited to meet with Hermaeus Mora since I believed he would be able to tell me the techniques required to summon the remaining Daedric Princes but he greedily held back the Information.
As of this edition of Witch Rites, I was only able to compile information on seven of the summonings. I will continue my research at Gwylim University until the year E3 433 when I will return back the Cyrodiil to continue work on the realms of Oblivion with my master. Any information on these summoning rituals that can be provided before this date will be added to future editions of the book and handsomely rewarded. You will most likely find me, Seif-ij Hidja, in the Conjuration department.