Molag Bal (Online)

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Molag Bal is the primary antagonist in The Elder Scrolls Online. He is the Daedric Prince of Domination and Enslavement,^[1] also known as the Father of Vampires and the God of Brutality. He rules over the realm of Coldharbour.

Background[]

Molag Bal's main agent on Tamriel, the necromancer Lord Mannimarco, is working with the High Chancellor of the Elder Council, Abnur Tharn. Using Daedric machines called Dark Anchors, Molag Bal is attempting to weaken the barrier between the worlds of Oblivion and Nirn, threatening to merge Tamriel with his Oblivion plane of Coldharbour.

The main questline of The Elder Scrolls Online involves the player, known as the Vestige, getting their soul back from the Prince of Slaves himself, Molag Bal.

Interactions[]

Soul Shriven in Coldharbour[]

"Well done, mortals. But this is the realm of death itself. The armies of unlife are endless!"

―Molag Bal^[src]

Molag Bal claims the soul of the Vestige before the quest. After the Coldharbour Sentinel is destroyed—blinding Molag Bal—the gateway to the Prophet will be sealed off by him, forcing the party to find another way around. After reaching the Anchor Mooring, a visage of Molag Bal appears before summoning a creature known as the Child of Bones.

Shadow of Sancre Tor[]

A Dark Anchor opens, and Molag Bal's hand enters from it. He grabs Mannimarco and takes him to Coldharbour.

Council of the Five Companions[]

A vision of Molag Bal torturing Mannimarco can be seen.

The Weight of Three Crowns[]

Attend the summit and devise a plan to attack Coldharbour.

God of Schemes[]

Defeat Molag Bal in Heart's Grief.

Conversations[]

The Weight of Three Crowns

Caldien: "He ... he has arrived! I can't ..." Vanus Galerion: "Caldien! What's happening?" Caldien: "Go! Get away from me! Run!" Molag Bal: "These are the great leaders of Tamriel? Pathetic. But how convenient to have them gathered together in one place, so I can crush them like insects." Vanus Galerion: "Stay back, Countess." Molag Bal: "The insects fight back! How amusing, and yet so very sad." "All of Nirn shall be mine!" Countess Hakruba: "Protect the leaders! Defeat Molag Bal's minions and close the unstable rifts!" Vanus Galerion: "I'll do what I can to keep any more rifts from opening. Countess, defend me!" Countess Hakruba: "My pleasure, Vanus. Who said the Guilds can't work together?"

The Final Assault

After destroying the second anchor:

Meridia: "We have to hurry! Molag Bal knows we're here!" Molag Bal: "I grow weary of your games, Meridia!" Meridia: "Go, Warriors of Light! These dark chains must be broken!" Molag Bal: "You cannot stop me, Meridia. This realm will be mine!"

Before the final battle:

Molag Bal: "Most curious. This light powers you somehow. Meridia â€¦ where are you hiding?" Meridia: "Merely fetching those who would stand against you." Molag Bal: "I tire of this game. Now you shall die!" Meridia: "Quickly, get behind my shield!" Molag Bal: "Did you think it would be that easy? My minions will tear you apart."

At the end of the final battle:

Meridia: "The light is ready! Quickly, release it!" Molag Bal: "No! You cannot do this! I cannot fail!"

God of Schemes

Molag Bal: "I congratulate you, little insect. Your sting is formidable. You have bested me and released a thousand times a thousand souls back into the Mundus. For the moment, your world is spared, but my grand scheme has only begun to unfold. Excellent. Your power shall prove useful in the coming conflicts. You've made a great and terrible enemy this day. Your world would have been better off if the Planemeld had succeeded. Had you bowed before me and accepted eternal servitude, I would have protected you. There are worse masters than I. Far worse." Meridia: "You are but a phantom here in my domain, Stone-Fire. The mortal prophecies of the Scrolls have been fulfilled. Leave this place and return to your pit!" Molag Bal: "You've made a great and terrible enemy this day. Your world would have been better off if the Planemeld had succeeded. Had you bowed before me and accepted eternal servitude, I would have protected you. There are worse masters than I. Far worse. Bah! Your meddling has already cost me too much, accursed creature of light and flame. This farce no longer amuses me."

Quotes[]

The Final Assault

"You believe that light can destroy my Planemeld? Your Prince thinks I would allow this? She is more foolish than I thought." – When facing his council
"Oh, how sad. You were drafted into a war you could never win. My council shall destroy you. I shall enjoy watching a hero die!" – When facing his council

God of Schemes

"What is this foolishness? Has your tiny mortal mind snapped? Do you really think you can defeat me?"
"The dark machinations of Oblivion are far more complex than anything your mortal senses can comprehend."
"Your continued meddling has reached an end, Hero of Tamriel!"
"Your anguish will be legendary, even in Oblivion!"
"Still you fight on? Do you care nothing for your own existence?"
"I am God of Oblivion! You are less than nothing!"
"Your pathetic Aedric trinket can't defeat me! I am Molag Bal, Lord of Domination!"
"What is this? Infant! Do you think your toy can slay a god?"
"Your mind is naked to me! I can taste your fear! You are fertile ground for the seeds of eternal torment!"
"Tamriel is ripe, and I have all of eternity to reap its harvest of flesh! Death comes for you and all children of the Mundus on black wings!"
"I am the face of pain! The souls of the damned are my weapons! You will know eons of suffering!"
"Had you bowed before me and accepted eternal servitude, I would have protected you. There are worse masters than I. Far worse."

Dark Anchors

When a boss is summoned:

"Puny mortals, you think you've won? Come, my slaves! Destroy them!"
"Yes. Sacrifice those servants in my name. Let's give you something worthy to sacrifice!"
"You do not yet know fear? I shall make you afraid!"
"You've only destroyed my whelps. These minions will not be so easily defeated!"
"You think this is over, wretch? Tell yourself another lie."
"Wretches! All my servants are wretches! Perhaps these will do the job!"
"You have killed many. But I have killed more. Fool, you are outclassed."
"Drink in your victory. It won't last long."
"Throw aside the pawns, my knight. Until one day you are taken unawares."
"The Battlemage has the amulet, but you have true power. Fight for me."
"The sacrifices you make are all done in my name. You are and will always be my servant."
"You must defeat me every time. I need defeat you only once."
"You and Sai Sahan have much in common … except you're not a complete failure."
"Kill my minions, and you only remove the weaklings from my service."
"Your time in my realm made you strong, as expected. Let's see how you fare against these."
"How many have you killed to defeat me? Each death is like a prayer—to me!"
"Kathutet, Amkaos, Ranyu! Time to torture some mortals!
"Now you face my chosen soldiers. Kathutet, Amkaos, Ranyu! Destroy these worms!"
"I forged you in the soulfire of Coldharbour to be my tool. Prove your worth."
"Bend your knee to me, I'll give you a minion for each enemy you've slain. You will have an army."
"The Prophet is a fool, and you are a greater one for following him."
"Mannimarco was a pawn. You are another. Come. Let's play."
"Lyris Titanborn. She was the best slave at the Black Forge. Whatever happened to her?"
"Your efforts are futile. The Planemeld is nearly complete."
"The ends and the means are one. And you are both."
"Mannimarco's failures are your opportunities. You both shall serve me well."

When an anchor is destroyed:

"I don't want revenge. I want your submission."
"Destroy this anchor and scores more will takes its place!"
"Pointless. Ten anchors drop for each that is destroyed!"
"When you destroy the next, this one will have returned."
"Nothing you can do will end this."
"My subjects failed me. They deserve to be destroyed."
"This will not finish me!"
"Dogs! Filth! You anger a powerful enemy!"
"May your soul burn."
"We go through the motions again, I see."
"I await you at the next anchor."
"Like all worldly things, you will in time wear and be used up."
"The effort was not for naught. Until next time..."
"I will ensure no tales are told of your valor."
"Sometimes the prey turns and nips us. It's a small thing."
"The skins of those you love will fly as my banner."
"The Daedra. The anchors. You destroy them in vain."
"The plan is in place. You are but an inconvenience."
"I admire your tenacity, mortals."
"Your strength will be rewarded. One day."
"Wretched mortals. Worms."
"These mortals are strong, but not strong enough."
"I am patient. But not that patient, fool."

Storming the Garrison

"Your Covenant cannot escape my wrath. You will see soon enough …." – After Battlemage Papus is defeated
"Bangkorai is mine, mortal. You cannot possibly protect it." – After a dark anchor falls from the sky
"Your king and queen will soon be slaves in Coldharbour!" – After entering the battle with Moath