

These individuals tend to bear banners during campaigns, and oversaw the portals to Coldharbour that were opened in the deepest depths of the Imperial City Sewers during the Planemeld. There also exists a force of exceptionally powerful Xivkyn known as the Coldharbour Elite Guard. While notable, these examples are but three of many roles Xivkyn take beneath the banner of Molag Bal. Xivkyn Augurs are exceptionally talented mages who share a mental link with the Lord of Brutality, and act as conduits for his dark visions. Xivkyn Dreadguards serve as shock troops, and are devoid of the pedantic attitudes held by the Dremora. Tormentors use their endless lives studying innumerable methods of inflicting pain for the benefit of their master. Xivkyn Tormentors are knowledgeable in both Daedric and mortal anatomy. To this end, the Xivkyn fulfill plenty of roles in Coldharbour.
#Xivkyn tormentor polymorph code#
The Xivkyn maintain a strict code of military efficiency, and are known to be skilled in physical and magical combat arts. They are often fully covered in armor, leaving only their glowing eyes visible, instilling a fear of the unknown in mortals.Ī member of the Coldharbour Elite Guard on patrol. Their weapons and armor are practical, but reflect the fearsome image Molag Bal would like a powerful servant of his to present. Xivkyn are known to adhere to a strict uniform code, with guidelines laid out in accordance with the will of Molag Bal. They tend to tower over their Dremora subordinates. They also have sunken, icy blue eyes resembling their master's, as well as tapered ears. Apart from the standard rack of horns, they may also have smaller horns on their forehead, crown, or chin.

#Xivkyn tormentor polymorph skin#
They appear as tall humanoid Daedra that possess blue-grey skin and ridged black horns that vary in length and curvature. How the Xivkyn refer to themselves seems somewhat sporadic, as what they call themselves is said to "change depending on the hour". They have several names for themselves, including the terms Stolavryk, Khimrykif, and Vyrsago. The term "Xivkyn" is heavily Cyrodilicized, referencing the Xivkyn's resemblance to the Dremora and Xivilai the race was "bred" from. Xivkyn are known to train Clannfear and Daedroths, and consider harvesters to be lacking in cunning. They are fiercely loyal to Molag Bal, and were in charge of the Daedric occupation of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. They were created to serve as his personal guard, and are the product of experiments with vestigial hybridization between Dremora (or "Kyn") and Xivilai in the Vile Laboratory. Xivkyn are an intelligent race of Daedra who were created by (and swear fealty to) the Daedric Prince Molag Bal.
