Mehrunes' Razor

While it mentions the 'Mythic Dawn' cult planning to open portals to the demonic realm known as Oblivion and references Daedra as sadistic beings from that dimension, it does not name Mehrunes Dagon or describe his specific artifacts.

Quick Facts

Creator: Mehrunes Dagon
First major appearance: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Nature: Daedric Artifact of Destruction

Lore & Background

It notes they are largely sadistic and selfish beings, serving as the antithesis of the Nine Divines. How St. Alessia forged a covenant with the Divines to keep Daedra out of Tamriel via a mystical barrier, which held so long as a being of royal blood sat on the throne. When Emperor Uriel Septim VII was killed and his heirs murdered by assassins, this covenant broke, allowing Daedra to access Tamriel from Oblivion through multiple opened gates.

Reader's Guide

It states that players can improve skills by selecting seven major skills early on; leveling occurs when these major skills increase by a total of ten points. The game features a fast-travel system where icons appear for new locations, excluding main cities which are unlocked from the start. Combat involves level-scaling enemies and loot, meaning opponents become stronger as the player levels up.

Did You Know?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in 2006, with a PlayStation 3 release following in 2007.
The game features fully voiced non-player characters (NPCs), which was a first for The Elder Scrolls series.