"Dwarven military machines also range from the human-sized "Sphere" warrior, which patrols the interiors of the ruins as a harmless ball only to emerge from it as a fully armed and armored automaton fighter, to the justly feared "Centurion" whose height ranges from twice to several hundred times human size depending on which reports you believe. "

―Calcelmo^[src]

Animunculi (singular Animunculus) are ancient mechanical automatons that may be found patrolling the many abandoned Dwemer Ruins encountered throughout Tamriel. The Dwemer, also known as Dwarves or Deep Elves, a race of elves known for the technological marvels, metalwork, stonework and the vast underground cities they left behind, created these constructs long ago, and now they are one of the only remnants of their civilization.

DesignEdit

The design of the Animunculi themselves are a combination of steam-powered clockwork and magic, powered by magical Dynamo Cores. Their artificial construction makes them extremely resilient to both physical and magical attacks, and grants them immunity to poison and frost. When defeated, they drop Soul gems of various sizes, Dwarven Oil, and various Dwemer Artifacts which may be sold or smelted into Dwarven Metal Ingots, or simply used as decorations.

TypesEdit

MorrowindEdit

• Steam Centurion
• Centurion Sphere
• Centurion Spider

SkyrimEdit

• Dwarven Centurion
  • The Forgemaster^DG
• Dwarven Sphere
• Dwarven Spider
• Dwarven Ballista^DB

Combat dialogue Edit

During or after combat with an Automaton, non-playable characters may remark upon the automaton(s) they just fought against. One such example is with Neloth.

AppearancesEdit

• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (First appearance)
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard

Sources Edit

• Secrets of Dwemer Animunculi
• Herbane's Bestiary: Automatons