Nerevars

Nerevars are a fictional people from the Elder Scrolls video game series, specifically prominent in the lore of Morrowind. They were the original inhabitants of the island of Vvardenfell and are central to the history and mythology of the Dunmer, also known as Dark Elves. The Nerevars were a highly spiritual and warlike people, deeply connected to the land and its gods. Their society was organized into various Great Houses, a system that persists among the modern Dunmer.

The most significant figure associated with the Nerevars is Indoril Nerevar, a legendary hero and king who united the disparate Nerevarine tribes against the invading Akaviri. He is depicted as a wise and charismatic leader who fought for the independence and religious freedom of his people. Nerevar's betrayal and subsequent death at the hands of his own advisors, known as the Tribunal, is a pivotal event in Dunmer history, shaping their complex relationship with the gods and their own past.

The Nerevars are believed to have possessed a deep understanding of magic, particularly in the areas of combat and spiritual communion. Their descendants, the Dunmer, continue to revere Nerevar as a divine figure and often refer to themselves as "Children of Nerevar." The prophecy of the Nerevarine, which foretells the return of Nerevar to liberate Morrowind from oppression, is a core tenet of the Ashlander tribes and plays a central role in the plot of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Their legacy continues to influence the culture, religion, and politics of the Dunmer to this day.