Lore:Redmaiden
The Redmaiden is a drug enabling mortal residents of Fargrave to protect themselves from the Drain, an ailment afflicting those who dwell in Fargrave for extended periods without entering a pact with a Daedra. Redmaiden serves to mitigate the effects of the Drain, yet ceasing its usage results in the exacerbation of Drain symptoms.[1] The healers of Fargrave considered street medicine as subpar, but Redmaiden proved effective for the pactless.[2] Its effects are transient, as it temporarily wards off the effects of the Drain, ensuring the sanity of mortals only for a brief period.[3] Redmaiden exhibits various other side effects, notably causing redness in the eyes of its users. To alleviate this symptom among those affected by Redmaiden's adverse effects, a solution known as redeye fading agent is applied to clear the eyes of the notorious redness.[4] It was believed that returning to Nirn might aid in managing the symptoms of the Drain, although it is uncertain whether this is indeed true.[5]
To produce Redmaiden, one requires the following ingredients: volcanic ash mixed with daedrat entrails, usually with a small addition of Skooma to mask the taste; pulverized tum-tho tree seed; and the death blood fluid of a Drain-crazed mortal, all combined in a small vessel. Some daedra were known to stockpile it for multiple cycles. It is sometimes served to mortals in a small vial to ensure their return within a fortnight.[3] In appearance Redmaiden is a luminescent red substance, sometimes stored in cylindrical containers.[6]
Redmaiden functions as a drug that, when consumed regularly, can tether a mortal to Fargrave much like entering into a pact with a Daedra would accomplish. It is a scarce commodity, challenging to manufacture. The Grasp of the Stricture was recognized for strictly controlling its distribution.[7]
In 2E 582, a group of mortal inhabitants from Fargrave coordinated the theft of Redmaiden from the Grasp in order to assist those among them afflicted by the Drain.[8][5][9] An investigation ensued regarding the incident, yet it remains uncertain whether the case was ultimately resolved.[10]
See Also[edit]
- For game-specific information, see the Elder Scrolls Online
article.
References[edit]
- ^ Kradore Levys' dialogue in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ Queravarion's dialogue in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ a b Intoxicants of the Shambles — Bahraxa
- ^ Redeye Fading Agent item description in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ a b Elisa Velain's dialogue in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ Vessel of Redmaiden item descritpion in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ Grasp-Kyn Zyr's dialogue in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ Minwileth's Diary — Minwileth
- ^ Bakh's dialogue in ESO: The Deadlands
- ^ Events of Salvaged Plans in ESO: The Deadlands
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