Lore:Paragons
The Paragons, also known as the Paragon Stones are a collection of five fabled large, ornate oval gemstones set in ancient, intricately wrought silver crafted by the Snow Elves.[1][2]:995 Each of the Paragons was fashioned from a distinct gemstone: amethyst,[3] diamond,[4] emerald,[5] ruby,[6] and sapphire.[7]
The Paragons were used within the Chantry of Auri-El in the Forgotten Vale, where they served to activate portals on the Paragon Platform, granting access to different parts of the temple complex.[8]
History[edit]
Little is known about the precise origins of the Paragons, though they were originally utilized by the Snow Elves within the Chantry of Auri-El to navigate the wayshrine portal network.[8] By 2E 582, the Ruby Paragon had reportedly circulated in various locations across Tamriel as contraband.[1] At some unknown point in history, the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Paragons may have passed through the hands of traders and found their way into an unidentified marketplace.[9] By 4E 201, all known Paragons had resurfaced in the Forgotten Vale, guarded by Frost Giants who had stolen them. They may have been discovered by the Last Dragonborn during their travels.[10]
Paragons[edit]
Amethyst Paragon[edit]
Amethyst Paragon opened the entrance to an area above the Darkfall Grotto guarding a treasure.[3]
Diamond Paragon[edit]
Amethyst Paragon opened the entrance to an area above the Glacial Crevice guarding a treasure.[4]
Emerald Paragon[edit]
Emerald Paragon opened the entrance to the Forgotten Vale Overlook, an area that overlooked the giant lake where Voslaarum and Naaslaarum resided. Among the treasures guarded by it was an ancient Snow Elven text Journal of Mirtil Angoth.[5]
Ruby Paragon[edit]
Ruby Paragon opened the entrance to Forgotten Vale Forest, populated by Frost Trolls and a Falmer. As of 4E 201 it was also a location of Auriel's Shield.[6]
Sapphire Paragon[edit]
Sapphire Paragon opened the entrance to the Inner Sanctum, with an abundance of gemstones, elven armor and treasures.[7]
See Also[edit]
- For game-specific information on Amethyst Paragon, see the SkyrimDG article.
- For game-specific information on Diamond Paragon, see the SkyrimDG article.
- For game-specific information on Emerald Paragon, see the SkyrimDG article.
- For game-specific information on Ruby Paragon, see the SkyrimDG and Elder Scrolls Online articles.
- For game-specific information on Sapphire Paragon, see the SkyrimDG article.
References[edit]
- ^ a b The Ruby Paragon item description in ESO
- ^ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Prima Official Game Guide
- ^ a b Amethyst Paragon in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ a b Diamond Paragon in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ a b Emerald Paragon in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ a b Ruby Paragon in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ a b Sapphire Paragon in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ a b Paragon Platform in Skyrim: Dawnguard
- ^ Barter in Legends
- ^ Frost Giants in Skyrim: Dawnguard
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