Clannfear are ferocious reptilian Daedra that resembles a lizard with a large, bony crest on their head, as well as a sharp beak and talons. They have tough scales on their body, and their mouths are lined with razor-sharp teeth for tearing flesh.[1] They are generally thought to be of animal intelligence, though it is possible that they are intelligent enough to speak.[2] Clannfear are of low status, and are sometimes branded to reveal their loyalty. Clannfear cannot use tools, so they attack their foes through biting, clawing and lashing with their tail spikes. They can be formidable, but they are by no means clever.[1] They are known to serve many Daedric Princes and can be found throughout the various planes of Oblivion.[3][4] In-fact every Daedric Prince is said to possess legions of clannfear among other common Lesser Daedra.[5] Despite this, some attribute them to Mehrunes Dagon.[6] They can occasionally be found lingering near Daedric Ruins on Nirn.[7]
Clannfear walk on two legs and use their clawed arms and sharp beaks as weapons.[8] They are capable of ripping mortals to shreds.[9] Clannfear claws are made for hooking their prey and pinning them while they are consumed alive.[10] The clannfear can make use of its crest to headbutt or charge at its prey.[11] Clannfear pounce on their prey to knock it down. They can also slam their spiked tail into their prey to disorient it.[12][12] Clannfear are inclined to flock together to hunt and may answer to a powerful matriarch, but are still dangerous as individuals.[13] Clannfear vocalize by baying and screeching.[14][15]
Clannfear can be trained by more intelligent Daedra such as Dremora.[16] Trained clannfear can assist Dremora in hunting mortals for sport,[17] and have a keen sense of smell that assists them in such tasks.[18] Young clannfear purportedly need food to grow, which they often receive in the form of mortal flesh.[19] Their claws and hearts can be used in alchemy.[20][21][15]
GalleryEdit
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A Clannfear (Battlespire)
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Clannfear in the Deadlands (Oblivion)
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A green Clannfear (ESO)
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An olive Clannfear (ESO)
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A blue Clannfear (ESO)
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A black Clannfear (ESO)
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A summoned Clannfear (ESO)
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A giant Clannfear (ESO)
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A Dread Clannfear (Legends)
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Clannfear Runt (Legends)
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Clannfear feeding on a citizen of the Imperial City (Legends)
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A Clannfear with its Dremora handler (Legends)
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Clannfear invading through an Oblivion gate (Legends)
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A door torn apart by a Clannfear's strength (Legends)
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Clannfear skeleton turned into wind chimes
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Battlespire concept art
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Oblivion concept art
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ESO concept art
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NotesEdit
- Early Clannfear concept art called them "Rock Chisels" or "Rock Biters". They were created by artist Mark Jones, and originally envisioned as animals rather than Daedra.[UOL 1]
See AlsoEdit
- For game-specific information, see the Battlespire, Morrowind, Oblivion, Elder Scrolls Online, and Legends
articles.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b The Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel: Northern Bangkorai and the Mountains — Flaccus Terentius, 2E 581
- ^ Clannfear dialogue in Battlespire
- ^ Varieties of Daedra — Aranea Drethan
- ^ Appearance of Clannfear throughout Coldharbour in ESO
- ^ Denizens of Apocrypha — Cipher Plautis
- ^ Darkest Darkness
- ^ Abundance of Clannfear at the Daedric Ruins on Ash Mountain in ESO
- ^ Clannfear abilities in Morrowind
- ^ Outsider Observation Report - Log 2 — Rosalind Frenrick, Stranded Mage
- ^ Daedric Dewclaw item description in ESO
- ^ Fun with Daedra: Games for Adventurers
- ^ a b Clannfear abilities in ESO
- ^ The Screeching Matron and The Devourer's ability to summon lesser clannfear in ESO
- ^ Clannfear sounds in ESO
- ^ a b Kyne's Challenge: A Hunter's Companion: Hammerfell, Clannfear
- ^ Hzu-Hakan and Angata the Clannfear Handler's abilities, dialogue and story purposes in ESO
- ^ Guild Mage's Journal
- ^ Meet the Character - Captain Caudex — Lieutenant Gavo Haderus
- ^ Overheard Xivkyn and Dremora dialogue in ESO: Imperial City
- ^ Alchemical properties of Clannfear Claws in Oblivion
- ^ Clannfear being a source of Daedra Hearts in Morrowind
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.