Though most people were first introduced to The Elder Scrolls through Oblivion and Skyrim, the RPG serial has been effectually since the 90s. During its long history, there have been a number of different characters that have shown up in more than one game in the Elder Scrolls series. Some of them have appeared several times over.

Whether they be a random person, a ruler of some kind, or even a mythical being like a Daedra, some of these characters volition instantly be recognizable past fans while others may not. For all the characters in the serial' lore, only a select few have graced u.s.a. with their presence on more than than one occasion.

10 Sinderion (Oblivion And Skyrim)

An alive Sinderion in Oblivion (left) and his skeletal remains in Skyrim (right)

Sinderion was first introduced in the fourth Elder Scrolls game, Oblivion, equally a high elf alchemist that's fascinated with nirnroot. He can exist found in the basement of the West Weald Inn in Skingrad and he volition offer y'all training in the alchemy, as well every bit a quest entitled "Seeking Your Roots."

Sinderion, or rather his body, shows up in Skyrim when you enter a dwarven house in Blackreach. Apparently, he fell victim to the machinations at that place and died in the pursuit of the ruby nirnroot. Talk about being dedicated to your craft.

M'aiq The Liar in Skyrim (left) vs. M'aiq in The Elder Scrolls Online (right)

Sometimes it's the random encounters in games that stick with you the virtually, and that is certainly the case with M'aiq The Liar in the Elderberry Scrolls series. Ever since Morrowind, a khajiit bearing the Chiliad'aiq proper noun has been substantially serving as a funny NPC that breaks the 4th wall a bit by commenting on game mechanic changes.

Though Skyrim seemingly confirmed that each M'aiq is a different person, nosotros can't assistance just wonder if this is just another one of his lies or the honest truth.

8 Lucien Lachance (Oblivion And Skyrim)

Lucien Lachance in Oblivion (left) vs. his spectral form in Skyrim (right)

"You slumber rather soundly for a murderer." This ominous and iconic quote introduced usa to Lucien Lachance of The Dark Brotherhood in Oblivion. Lachance was part of the Brotherhood's Black Hand that served every bit the guild'due south leadership. Unfortunately for him, he was thought to be a traitor and was mutilated towards the end of the Nighttime Alliance's questline in Oblivion.

Turns out he was innocent and continues to serve Sithis fifty-fifty in death. After you assassinate Vittoria Vici in Skyrim'southward Dark Brotherhood questline, Lachance can exist summoned to aid you in combat once a day for a set amount of time. Even death cannot agree this killer downward.

vii Master Neloth (Morrowind And Skyrim)

Master Neloth in Morrowind (left) vs. Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC (right)

Though Skyrim is set about 200 years after Morrowind, 1 character from the latter game managed to survive into Skyrim. Master Neloth was a dark elf sorcerer for House Telvanni who was not exactly the nicest guy. In Morrowind, he lived in the tower of Tel Naga in Sedrith Mora and asked the Nerevarine, Morrowind'southward main character, for help in some quests.

Past the time Skyrim rolls around, he tin can be found in Tel Mithryn on Solstheim as function of the Dragonborn DLC. Now he is studying the effects of Miraak'due south mind control and the connections it has to Hermaeus Mora, a Daedric Prince Neloth has a particular involvement in. Neloth will also mention the Nerevarine and wonders whatever happened to them.

Hermaeus Mora in Daggerfall (left) vs. Elder Scrolls Online (right)

Though Daedric Princes have shown up in multiple Elder Scrolls games, but a select few accept shown up physically — with one of those select few being Hermaeus Mora. He is the Daedric Prince of cognition and memory and shows up in the games every bit a rather nasty prepare of tentacles that get more than unsettling the longer you await at them.

Daggerfall was the prince's first major appearance, merely his most memorable appearance is in Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC. Mora made Miraak his champion, though the latter has his ain agenda. Mora eventually tasks the Dragonborn with defeating Miraak in exchange for great power, which the Dragonborn naturally accepts. Though Miraak was the main villain of the DLC, we tin't help simply feel that mayhap Mora was the true evil.

Brbas in his Creeper the scamp form in Morrowind (left) vs. his dog form in Online (right)

Some Daedric Princes keep companions with them that essentially serve to proceed them in line. In the case of Clavicus Vile, the prince of bargains, he has Barbas. Barbas serves as a messenger to Vile and shows upwards as either a scamp named Creeper or more than usually as a cute dog.

In all of his appearances, Barbas always keeps his master in line due to Vile'due south kid-similar and unpredictable nature. Though Barbas serves his master faithfully, Vile tends to mess with him — like how he orders the Dragonborn in Skyrim to impale Barbas in commutation for a Daedric artifact.

iv Dervenin (Oblivion And Skyrim)

Dervenin in Oblivion (left) vs. his Skyrim appearance (right)

Daedra have mortals bring together them in their realms where they tin can serve them for essentially all eternity. Dervenin is 1 such example, equally he serves as a priest of Mania in Sheogorath'due south realm, the Shivering Isles, during Oblivion. In the same game, he tries to convince the Hero of Kvatch to light the Cold Flame of Agnon for Mania.

Surprisingly, Dervenin shows up again in Solitude during TES V: Skyrim, where he tricks the Dragonborn into investigating the Forbidden Wing of the Blueish Palace. This leads to the Dragonborn being trapped in Rex Pelagius' mind, forcing them into a game with Sheogorath.

Haskill in Oblivion (left) vs his appearance in Online (right)

Like to Barbas, Haskill serves as the right-hand man to Sheogorath. Unlike his main, Haskill doesn't seem mad at all and actually manages to remain at-home in about situations. Chronologically, he outset shows up in the Elder Scrolls Online where he helps the Vestige play along with his master's games.

In Oblivion, he shows upwards and can be summoned throughout the Shivering Isles for information on places there. He'due south also a source of income when dealing with troubles in the Isles.

From left to right: Sheogorath in Oblivion, Skyrim and Online

Arguably the most well-known Daedric Prince in the series, Sheogorath is the Daedric Prince of madness, and he certainly fits the bill. In all of his appearances he exemplifies that with his mood swings and unpredictable personality. It's generally as unnerving as it is entertaining.

The interesting thing with this is that at the end of the Shivering Isles DLC in Oblivion, the Hero of Kvatch becomes the new Sheogorath. If this DLC is catechism, that means the Sheogorath found in Pelagius' mind during Skyrim is actually the Hero. Bold this is right, it means that the Hero really gets to meet the Dragonborn, marker the outset time a series protagonist has met another.

1 Uriel Septim Seven (Arena, Daggerfall and Oblivion)

From left to right: Uriel Septim VII in ES Arena, an FMV cutscene in Daggerfall and in Oblivion's opening cutscene

Out of all the Majestic emperors in the Elder Scrolls series, Uriel Septim Seven is possibly the most of import one. With the exception of Skyrim and Online, he is the catalyst for the events in the serial, as seen in Daggerfall when he sends the player to deal with a threat to Tamriel. He appears in the very first Elderberry Scrolls game, Arena, where he is imprisoned by Jagar Tharn, who then proceeded to impersonate him and dominion in his absence.

Uriel is saved but was a changed man and had his offset vision of the Oblivion Crisis when he was imprisoned. His final appearance is in Oblivion'southward opening minutes where he informs the Hero of Kvatch of his dreams of what's about to happen. He hands them the Amulet of Kings and urges them to find his terminal living child, Martin. Before he is abruptly struck downward by a Mythic Dawn cultist, he gives you lot a reassuring grin that tells you that everything is going to be okay.

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