Lore:Hist-magic

Eoki, an enslaved practitioner of Hist-magic

Hist-magic is a unique form of magic associated with Argonians born in Black Marsh and their connection to the Hist. Practitioners of this magical art are known a Histmages, and some have been known to come from the city of Thorn. Hist-magic operates on distinct principles compared to traditional spellcasting. Some Argonians spellcasters, such as the Hist Speakers, are known to draw power directly from the Hist.

House Telvanni mages strongly disapprove of Hist-magic and often use magic-suppressing manacles on known practitioners among their slaves at all times, even while they sleep. Eoki, a skilled user of Hist-magic, was once a slave recognized for his abilities, but even his expertise was not considered enough to secure his freedom. It was believed that Argonians far from the Hist couldn't receive its aid.

Magic of Black Marsh

The natural energies of Black Marsh are believed to be linked to the roots of its trees. These trees act as the foundation of Black Marsh's magic, forming a connection to inter-planar forces and linking Nirn to the realms of magic.

Circa 2E 582, the Bosmer mage Deslandra set up an underground laboratory in western Black Marsh. Here, she conducted experiments on the different saps of Black Marsh's native fauna, exposing them to material from Oblivion to determine which remained the most stable. These experimental substances were designed to corrupt the roots of Black Marsh's most mystical trees in an attempt to sever this connection. She hoped that this would cause the magic of Black Marsh to fall, allowing her to achieve her ultimate goal of fully cleansing Nirn of all magic during the Great Nullification. Deslandra used this corrupted sap to empower herself, but her plot was ultimately thwarted by the Outer Watch.

Hist-magic Artifacts

• Mnemic Egg — A seed which acts as a physical link between the Argonians and the Hist.
• Remnant of Argon — A relic created by the Hist to shelter the souls of the Root-Whisper Tribe.

Gallery

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  Thorn Histmage

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  Hist Speaker

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  Invoker of the Hist

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  A Tree-Minder performing magic

See Also

• Amber Plasm
• Hist Sap