Veloth

Veloth is a legendary prophet in the lore of The Elder Scrolls, revered as the founder of the Chimer and the spiritual ancestor of the Dunmer. According to in-world tradition, Veloth led his followers from the ancestral homeland of Resdayn on an exodus to the lands that would become Morrowind. His teachings formed the early religious and social framework of the Chimer, emphasizing a disciplined life and adherence to a path of spiritual development. After the exodus, Veloth's memory became central to Dunmer identity, preserved in myth, poetry, and place names across Morrowind. The Velothi Mountains—geographically prominent in the region—are named in his honor, and many settlements and ruins reference his legacy.

In later Dunmer history, Veloth's legacy was incorporated into a broader reverence that culminated in the worship of the Tribunal gods during the late Third Era, though Veloth himself is typically treated as a mortal progenitor rather than a deity in the primary myths. Across sources, Veloth's figure remains a symbolic founder whose exodus set in motion the cultural and religious evolution of the Dunmer people. The exact details of Veloth’s life vary between texts and game entries, reflecting his status as a legendary rather than strictly historical figure within the series' lore. His influence is mainly seen in place names, religious memory, and the foundational myth of the Dunmer, rather than in a fixed biographical narrative.