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The planet Akatosh, sometimes called AKHAT,[1] is one of the Dominion Planets found in the skies of Mundus.[UOL 1] According to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, it is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer.[1] There are no known satellites orbiting around it,[2] but it marks the eye of the Warrior constellation. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Akatosh is believed to be the plane of the god Akatosh as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.[UOL 1] Akatosh is said to have ruled from here before Convention took place in ME 2500.[3][UOL 2] Though scholars largely agree no mortal beings live on Akatosh or Arkay, Azandar al-Cybiades theorized that the power Ayleid Wells reroute back towards the heavens was being collected by someone.[4] The 33rd sermon in Vivec's thirty-six lessons calls Akatosh the north-pole-star of warriors, which references its position on the Warrior constellation.[5]
The Spilled Sand is an obscure realm of existence associated with Alkosh.It consists of an endless expanse of sand interspersed with an oasis of golden trees, and a colossal slumbering golden dragon with scales of pure gold. The twin moons, Jode and Jone, can be seen in the sky alongside a series of stars. The realm is described as not a place but rather a "story that has and will be told time and time again" and "myth made manifest", it is said to exist at once within and outside the tapestry of time, and beyond even the Sands Behind the Stars.[6][7] When questioned on whether the Spilled Sand is the realm of Alkosh itself, Ja'darri would not outright confirm it, answering instead that Alkosh is both weaver and embodiment of time's tapestry and all always exist within time's realm regardless of where they are.[7] The Mask of Alkosh allows for one to journey to this realm when awoken via the blood of a dragon.[8]
The "myriad kingdoms of Akha along the Many Paths", the realities beyond and surrounding Aurbis are thought to be ruled over and safeguarded by Alkosh, who inherited the crown of Akha.[9][10][11]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 3 — Vivec
- ^ The Orrery in Cyrodiil – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- ^ Before the Ages of Man — Aicantar of Shimerene
- ^ Azandar al-Cybiades' dialogue in ESO
- ^ 36 Lessons of Vivec, Sermon 33 — Vivec
- ^ Nahfahlaar's dialogue in ESO: Dragonhold
- ^ a b Ja'darri's dialogue in ESO: Dragonhold
- ^ The Dragonguard quest in ESO: Dragonhold
- ^ The Wandering Spirits — Amun-dro, the Silent Priest
- ^ Leramil's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Ithelia's dialogue in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
- ^ a b Cosmology — The Temple Zero Society
- ^ Nu-Mantia Intercept — Nu-Hatta