Meridia (Online)

Meridia
Basic Info
Race	Daedra
Gender	Genderless; manifests as female
Health	[?]
Class	[?]

For other uses, see Meridia.

Meridia is the Daedric Prince of life and Infinite Energies located in Coldharbour in The Elder Scrolls Online.

Description

Meridia makes an appearance in Coldharbour and assists the Vestige with their goal in re-obtaining their soul. Initially she appears as The Groundskeeper, who acts as an advisor to the Vestige within the Hollow City. Before the One Tamriel update, she was also the primary source in allowing the player to continue onward into veteran content.

Meridia is hinted at being less than benevolent as well as manipulative. By her own admission, she cast the the Hollow City into Coldharbour in order to weaken Molag Bal, with many of her followers being killed or kidnapped in the process. According to her agent Darien Gautier, she used him to disrupt her enemies' plot while promising him freedom, only to have him be lost to the encroaching darkness. The Vestige foils the plots of several of her enemies in the main questlines of Online and Summerset. As seen in the Depths of Malatar, she enslaved many Imperials and transformed them into Lustrants, who are bound to serve only her forever. Her anger at losing Darien led to the death of a Khajiit named J'saad, who was entranced by her.

Her followers are known to be relatively rare. They include the Ayleid kings Dynar and Narilmor, Sees-All-Colors, Mezha-dro, Sadara-do, Iratan the Lightbringer, Sir Cadwell, and her creation Darien Gautier, the Golden Knight. Many of her followers on Summerset were wiped out by the Court of Bedlam.

Interactions

The Final Assault

The Groundskeeper reveals herself as Meridia and destroys the Dark Anchor, ending the Planemeld. She destroys more dark anchors to halt the Planar Vortex, and shields the Vestige and their allies from the power of Molag Bal while they prepare the Light of Meridia to be unleashed.

God of Schemes

Following the climatic battle with Molag Bal, Meridia transports the Vestige to her realm and presents them with their soul. She offers some information about what happened, and sends the Vestige back to Nirn.

The Dreaming Cave

Meridia speaks to the Vestige through her statue in Eton Nir Grotto. She asks that they rescue her agent Darien Gautier, using the empowered Dawnbreaker gem to find him in Mephala's realm. She is then cut off as Nocturnal invades and causes the statue to bleed purple.

Dialogue

Show: The Final Assault

After destroying the first anchor: "You seem surprised, mortal. Did you not suspect my true identity?" Why did you pretend to be the Groundskeeper? "I did not pretend, mortal. I am the Groundskeeper. I merely hid the fact that I am also a Daedric Prince. My plans have been long in the making. Had I revealed myself too soon, I could have jeopardized everything." Why does the great Meridia need my help? "Do not presume to question my motives! Suffice it to say, I required mortal assistance to destroy the vortex and halt the Planemeld." Is this just a game to you? "Reality is a game, mortal. Learn to play, or resign yourself to becoming one of the pieces that is meant to be sacrificed. Your allies have arrived. Speak to them before we continue." I'll do whatever's necessary to save my world. [?] After your allies arrive: "Speak to your friends, for these moments may be their last. But do not tarry too long. Time is fleeting, and each moment is a thief that steals far more than it brings." What do we need to do? "The Lord of Brutality uses Dark Anchors to bind this vortex. We must destroy all three before the power of Meridia's Light is unleashed, otherwise the resulting backlash could destroy Nirn as surely as the Planemeld would." What happens once we destroy the last anchor? "Meridia's Light must be unleashed at the focal point of the vortex. We will need to locate that focal point." Let's go. "Again, I remind you that this will be your last opportunity to speak to your allies before the final battle begins. When you are ready, let me know." Give me a moment. I'm ready. "So, it begins! Destroy the remaining anchors. I shall begin searching for the focal point of the vortex." After stopping the planemeld: "The planar vortex is destroyed. Molag Bal's Planemeld is at an end." Am I dead? "You are mortal. You began to die the moment you were born. You are not fully dead. Not yet. Your song has only just begun, and many verses still lay before you." Where am I? "The vortex has been destroyed. I designed this place to be familiar and calming to you. It is a small pocket of Oblivion, under my protection. No harm will come to you here." What happened to the others? "Those present when you shattered the light were under my protection. They gather in the room beneath us, saying their farewells. Those who were not a part of the final battle? I cannot say." Saying their farewells? "The Ayleid King suffered grievous wounds. He is near death, but he has not passed yet." What did you mean, only just begun? "Do you not see how singular you are? How remarkable? You entered the realm of a Daedric Prince, gathered an army strong enough to fight his legions, and saved your mortal world. You are a valuable asset, mortal. You will be of great use to us." What do you want of me? "For the nonce, we require nothing. But, the Dark Princes have taken notice of you, and they have plans, and plans within plans. Prepare yourself, and be ready when Oblivion calls."

Show: God of Schemes

"Your soul is restored. I can see its light within you. And you have saved your world from a great calamity. But know this, mortal. The forces of Oblivion are legion, and the God of Schemes is but a single player in a complex battle for supremacy." What happened to Molag Bal? "You have wounded him gravely. It will be some time before his power is restored." Where is the Amulet of Kings? "As your enemy fell, the one you call Abnur Tharn took Chim-el Adabal and fled. He returns to the land from whence he came, the place you call Cyrodiil." He took the Amulet with him? "The Amulet's power has been expended for a generation or more. The Imperial will not be able to use it, nor will he profit from it, though he will spend many frustrated years in the attempt." Did we succeed? Is Tamriel safe? "The tear in the veil between Oblivion and Nirn has been repaired. Your world is safe, for now." What of my lost companion? "Gone forever, but their memory remains. I can see the light burning brightly behind your eyes. Your friend is a part of you now, just as the strength of the Divines burns like a flame within your renewed soul." What about me? "Your story has only begun. Molag Bal still has plans for you. In many ways, these events played out to his advantage. And you have attracted the attention of the other Daedric Princes, as well." What must I do? "The war between mortal kingdoms is still ravaging your world, but your true enemies are not mortal. If you are to be prepared for the coming conflicts, you must fully comprehend what is at stake. You must live among those you make war upon." The other alliances? "Indeed. When you return to Tamriel, go to the place you call the Harborage. My gift awaits you there. It will allow you to travel to other lands and hide your true nature from those who would see you as a foe." Can you send me there? "I have no more desire to keep you here than you had to remain in Coldharbour. I shall return you to your little den in the wild. Your surviving companions await you there. Are you prepared to leave?" Yes, I am ready.

Conversations

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 ... 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

• "My power is greater in this between place." – In the Planar Vortex, while destroying the first dark anchor
• "The Dark Prince will need stronger chains than that to stop me. Come, we have things to discuss." – After destroying the first dark anchor
• "The chains bind both planes. We cannot use the light until those chains are destroyed. Go quickly!" – After talking to her in the planar vortex
• "You must hurry! My shield can't withstand much more of this!" – During the final battle

God of Schemes

• "Come forward, Vestige. You are safe, for now. Something precious to you has been riven from Stone-Fire's being. I have brought it here for you to reclaim." – When returning your soul

Gallery

Meridia fending off Molag Bal.

Trivia

• Meridia and Molag Bal have a "verbal clash" with one another on their judgement of enslavement, especially after the Vestige defeats Molag Bal in the next proceeding cutscene in which he honors the player for their "achievement."

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Wrathstone (mentioned only)