| Magister Varkenel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Dunmer | Gender | Male |
| Resided in | Vvardenfell | ||
- "It was but a simple experiment. A transmutation of features, a brand new fauna to bring to Vvardenfell. And what did I create? For perhaps the first time in my career, I wish I had failed." —Varkenel[1]
Magister Varkenel was a prominent figure within the House Telvanni. He was responsible for the creation of a new animal species Vvardvarks, adding to the unique fauna of Vvardenfell.[1][2]
HistoryEdit
Little is known of the early life and background of Varkenel. He managed to ascend the ranks of House Telvanni, eventually attaining the esteemed title of Magister at some point before 2E 582.[1][2]
Varkenel gained recognition for his creation of the Vvardvarks, an unintended outcome of his ambitious experiment to create a domesticated predator. These peculiar creatures, with their fusion of scales, fur, and unique head protrusions, resulted from Varkenel's attempt to transform Ashlands stock into feline-like beings.[1][2] Varkenel conducted his experiments during a period shortly before 2E 582, during which the vvardvarks emerged as newcomers to the ecosystem of Vvardenfell.[3] Within a few years, the vvardvarks rapidly became a common sight on the island of Vvardenfell.[4]
Initially regarding his creation as a failure, Varkenel's perspective changed when his daughter developed an affection for a Vvardvark, leading him to permit it as a pet named "Master Scaly-Tale." Instead of eradicating them as intended, he established a breeding program to ensure the species' survival.[1][2] Although some claimed he was a rogue wizard,[5] he was granted the opportunity by the Archmagister Nelos Otheri himself to expand his experimentation, resulting in Vvardvarks with diverse colors and configurations. There were even rumors of larger-scale Vvardvarks suitable for use as pack animals or mounts.[1][2]
See AlsoEdit
BooksEdit
- The Vvardvark Experiment by Magister Varkenel, Telvanni Mage — A Telvanni mage's account of his regrettable creation of a bizarre, endearing creature: the vvardvark
- Loremaster's Archive - House Telvanni by Divayth Fyr — Divayth Fyr answers lore questions on House Telvanni
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c d e f The Vvardvark Experiment — Magister Varkenel, Telvanni Mage
- ^ a b c d e Loremaster's Archive - House Telvanni — Divayth Fyr
- ^ Dozen-Banded Vvardvark's description in ESO
- ^ Vvardvark's description in ESO
- ^ Tuxedo Vvardvark's description in ESO