| Irastimil Direnni | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Altmer | Gender | Unknown |
| Resided in | Isle of Balfiera Stonefalls |
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Irastimil Direnni, also known as the Creature Creator[1][2][3] was one of the members of the influential Altmeri clan Direnni,[4] as well as a pioneer geneticist and skilled mage.
Irastimil was responsible for the creation of Quasigriffs, large, feathered, wingless quadrupeds that are related to Summerset gryphons. They were created through a combination of wizardry and selective breeding. According to their creator, their wingless frame kept their upkeep costs low.[5]
Despite Irastimil's aim to create mounts that could maintain superiority over the Breton steeds,[5] a breed of quasigriffs was adopted by the Breton nobility themselves. Colorful Baysong Quasigriffs, with vibrant sea-tinted feathers, found their home in the Systres Archipelago. Their creation was accidental, as they were never intended to be bred by the Direnni.[6]
Another, likely unintended variant of the quasigriffs, known as Dagonic Quasigriffs were the product of the daedric corruption of the Deadlands. They possessed dark plumage, sharpened claws, and were known to be prone to rage.[7]
Despite being artificial creations, some breeds of Quasigriffs are considered sacred by the faithful of Auri-El. Aurielic Quasigriffs, who typically possess golden plumage are customarily taken from the nest almost as soon as they break through the shells of their eggs. Inhabitants of Balfiera often pamper, preen, and provide for these quasigriffs. Their fallen feathers are used as fletching by local archers.[8]
Irastimil was also responsible for experiments on salamanders, guars, pony guars and crows. They created of the hybrid of a salamander and a guar as well as combination of pony guar and salamander during their stay in Stonefalls.[1] Some of the hybrids were stolen by the locals in the Morrowind.[2] The Creature Creator also attempted to fuse crows and pony guars.[3]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Salamandrine Guar's description in ESO
- ^ a b Salamandrine Pony Guar's description in ESO
- ^ a b Crow Court Pony Guar's description in ESO
- ^ Once — Beredalmo the Signifier
- ^ a b Quasigriff description in ESO
- ^ Baysong Quasigriff description in ESO
- ^ Dagonic Quasigriff description in ESO
- ^ Aurielic Quasigriff description in ESO