The Frostcasters are Skaal shamans of All-Maker known for their mastery of Frost Magic. Not all Skaal shamans are Frostcasters; the title is reserved for those who specialize in Frost Magic. They were known to skillfully integrate Stalhrim into their arms and armor, creating decorative pieces.[1][2]
King Logrolf of Windhelm had a collection of Frostcaster clothing, documented by the renowned Imperial Ethnographer Doctor Alfidia Lupus during her visit to his Embassy in the mid-Second Era.[1] Apart from the Frostcaster garbs, stalhrim armors of a distinctive style known as Stalhrim Frostguard were also documented by Doctor Alfidia Lupus.[3]
The Skaal tribe's shamans domesticated Snow Leopard Sabre Cats as mounts, intending to keep them exclusive. However, it is unknown if there were Frostcasters among them.[4] While information about Frostcasters is confined to the Second Era, the shamanistic practices and shamans of the Skaal continued to hold a role in Skaal culture into the Third,[5] and Fourth Era. However, none of these shamans were referred to as Frostcasters.[6][7]
While there are no known named Frostcasters, notable individuals like Skaal Shaman Rik,[8][9] Korst Wind-Eye,[5] Storn Crag-Strider, and his daughter Frea were recognized as shamans within the Skaal tribe.[6][7] There were also priests, some attempting to spread the faith of the All-Maker on the mainland,[10] and witches known as Windcallers dedicated to the All-Maker.[9][11]
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Second Era Skaal Priest
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Third Era Skaal Shaman
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Fourth Era Skaal Shaman
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Fourth Era Skaal Shaman
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Snow Leopard Sabre Cat
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Stalhrim Frostguard Armor
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Crafting Motif 46: Frostcaster Style — Doctor Alfidia Lupus, Imperial Ethnographer
- ^ Stalhrim Frostcaster Style in ESO
- ^ Stalhrim Frostguard Style in ESO
- ^ Snow Leopard Sabre Cat mount description in ESO
- ^ a b Korst Wind-Eye's dialogue in Morrowind: Bloodmoon
- ^ a b Storn Crag-Strider's dialogue in Skyrim: Dragonborn
- ^ a b Frea's dialogue in Skyrim: Dragonborn
- ^ Skaal's Brow Band and All-Maker's Body Art item descriptions in ESO
- ^ a b Windcaller Garb item description in ESO
- ^ Gellhidil's dialgoue in ESO: Greymoor
- ^ Windcaller Face Markings, Windcaller's Circlet and Windcaller Body Markings item descriptions in ESO