Lore:Planets

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Summerset Orrery

Jagar Tharn amidst various planets

Planets are astronomical bodies. Altmeri high priests use jeweled rotating and counter-rotating orreries to determine which Aedric planet to worship. Number Eight is important in their culture as it is considered the Number of the Planets. They named planets after Elven Aedra, but refer to the same celestial objects as Mannish cultures.

The other astral bodies in the sky above Nirn, the moons and dominion planets, are believed to actually be the planes of the gods as well as the gods themselves, as seen from the mortal plane. They are said to actually be different planes of existence in their own right, infinite in size and mass, with their appearance as spheres being only a visual phenomena caused by mortal mental stress.

The largest shooting stars are actually planets with independent orbits. One of the most well-known is the Rogue Plane; Baan Dar.

Though scholars largely agree no mortal beings live on planets such as Akatosh or Arkay, Azandar al-Cybiades theorized that the power Ayleid Wells reroute back towards the heavens was being collected by someone.

Nirn

Nirn (which means 'Gray Maybe' in Ehlnofex) is the Mortal Plane, the planet upon which Tamriel and the mortal races reside. It floats in the void of Oblivion and comprises the core of the region known as Mundus. Some sources use the terms Nirn and Mundus synonymously, though others describe Mundus as a more expansive structure which extends past Nirn itself and encompasses additional regions and planes.. The origin of Nirn is a matter shrouded in much ambiguity, and different creation myths propose different events leading to its creation. It is commonly thought to have been created during the Dawn Era by the Aedra and Magna Ge, based on Lorkhan's inspiration and, per some sources, Magnus' designs. Though other sources propose different origins, which include Nirn being a direct creation of Anu, or being a deity, the goddess Nirni.

Akatosh

The planet Akatosh, sometimes called AKHAT, is one of the Dominion Planets found in the skies of Mundus. According to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, it is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. There are no known satellites orbiting around it, but it marks the eye of the Warrior constellation. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Akatosh is believed to be the plane of the god Akatosh as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress. Akatosh is said to have ruled from here before Convention took place in ME 2500. Though scholars largely agree no mortal beings live on Akatosh or Arkay, Azandar al-Cybiades theorized that the power Ayleid Wells reroute back towards the heavens was being collected by someone. The 33rd sermon in Vivec's thirty-six lessons calls Akatosh the north-pole-star of warriors, which references its position on the Warrior constellation.

Arkay

The planet Arkay, sometimes called RKHET, is one of the Dominion Planets in the skies of Mundus, and according to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, it is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. No other planet orbits Arkay. Arkay marks the eye of the Thief constellation. As with all astral bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Arkay is believed to be the plane of the god Arkay as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress. Though scholars largely agree no mortal beings live on Arkay or Akatosh, Azandar al-Cybiades theorized that the power Ayleid Wells reroute back towards the heavens was being collected by someone.

Baan Dar

The Five Finger Dance (also called Baan Dar) is the realm of Baan Dar, the Bandit God and trickster spirit of thieves and beggars in primarily Khajiiti culture. Among the deity's followers, the Five Finger Dance is considered the greatest party in existence and many compete in an event called the Boast to earn Baan Dar's favor and enter his realm. These events are held all once a year in Tamriel and are overseen in secret by the Daughters of Baan Dar.

Dibella

The planet Dibella is one of the planets found in the skies of Mundus. Dibella is Mara's satellite and is orbiting around it. Mara itself is the satellite of Zenithar. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Dibella is believed to be the plane of the goddess Dibella as well as the goddess herself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

Julianos

The planet Julianos, sometimes called JHUNAL, is one of the Dominion Planets in the skies of Mundus, and according to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. Julianos marks the eye of the Mage constellation. Stendarr is Julianos' satellite and is orbiting around it. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Julianos is believed to be the plane of the god Julianos as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

Kynareth

The planet Kynareth, sometimes called KYNRT, is one of the Planets in the skies of Mundus, and according to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, it is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. There are no known satellites orbiting around it. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Kynareth is believed to be the plane of the goddess Kynareth as well as the goddess herself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

Mara

The planet Mara, sometimes called MHARA, is one of the Planets in the skies of Mundus, and according to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. Mara is Zenithar's satellite and is orbiting around it, while Dibella is orbiting around Mara. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Mara is believed to be the plane of the goddess Mara as well as the goddess herself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

Stendarr

The planet Stendarr, sometimes called THENDR, is one of the Planets in the skies of Mundus, and according to the Warrior-Poet, Vivec, it is one of the eight worlds known to the Dwemer. Stendarr is Julianos' satellite and is orbiting around it. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Stendarr is believed to be the plane of the god Stendarr as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

Zenithar

The planet Zenithar is one of the planets found in the skies of Mundus. Mara is Zenithar's satellite and is orbiting around it. As with all astral bodies bodies seen in the skies above Nirn and their corresponding deities, the planet Zenithar is believed to be the plane of the god Zenithar as well as the god himself, as seen from the mortal plane. It is said to actually be a different plane of existence in its own right, infinite in size and mass, with its appearance as a sphere being only a visual phenomenon caused by mortal mental stress.

See Also

• Stars

References

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.