- For other uses, see Sheogorath.
Sheogorath is the Daedric Prince of Madness, ruler of the Shivering Isles. Sheogorath is largely involved with the plot in the Mages Guild questline. He can later be encountered in Northern Elsweyr in the form of an Alfiq named Skooma Cat.
Background[]
Sheogorath once made a deal with Arch-Mage Shalidor; in exchange for the Folium Discognitum, Sheogorath would receive the Eyevea. Sometime after the exchange was made, Shalidor came to regret this deal and blamed the Mad God for tricking the Arch-Mage into it.
During the Mages Guild questline, Sheogorath agrees to let Shalidor reclaim four tomes needed to reclaim Eyevea, but the Vestige must perform several tasks in order to receive each tome. Due to an enchantment placed upon the tomes, Shalidor cannot read the tomes himself and must rely on his assistant, Valaste, to translate the books for him at a slower pace.
Unknown to the Vestige or Shalidor, Sheogorath had cursed the tomes to slowly drive Valaste insane. Sheogorath intends to offer a second deal - reminiscent of the first one he made with Shalidor - by taking Valaste back with him to the Shivering Isles in exchange for the Folium Discognitum, or cure Valaste of her madness and not give the Folium. The decision is up to the Vestige.
Personality[]
Sheogorath is a sadistic Daedric Prince who finds entertainment by inflicting madness on helpless individuals and driving people to commit murder. He has little remorse for mortals, whom he calls "playthings," and will freely renegade on a deal with them if he finds an alternative to be more beneficial to him. He will also discard a loyal follower should they fail to meet his expectations, usually by getting someone to kill them.
As with mortals, Sheogorath has little regard for his fellow Princes and will happily steal from them to "keep them on their feet." The death of his personal underlings, such as the Dark Seducers, is fair game if watching them fight someone is entertaining.
Interactions[]
Mages Guild[]
Long Lost Lore[]
A high-ranking member of the Mages Guild, Valaste, wants the Vestige to perform a task for her. They must find a ruin nearby, which Valaste says may hold a store of ancient knowledge.
Simply Misplaced[]
Haskill asks the Vestige to recover two of the Daedric Artifacts of Sheogorath; the Fork of Horripilation and the Wabbajack.
Circus of Cheerful Slaughter[]
Valaste can't find anything in "Circus of Cheerful Slaughter" that tells her what the next of Sheogorath's trials is. She lets the Vestige try to read the book, and they are transported to the Circus of Cheerful Slaughter.
Chateau of the Ravenous Rodent[]
In the final test, Sheogorath wants the Vestige to take a vacation in his family's chateau. However, all the three guest rooms are occupied, and two guests are cannibals. The correct guest is the one that isn't playing his role right and wants to get out. Next, the Vestige must find their way through a dark maze. Finally, they must fight their way through Madmen and Madwomen to a boss fight with Uncle Leo, a flesh atronach.
The Mad God's Bargain[]
The Vestige and Shalidor journey to Eyevea, but Sheogorath left portals to Oblivion open and the island is covered in daedra. The Vestige fights Haskill. Sheogorath, who has been making Valaste slowly insane with his cursed books, offers to take her to the Shivering Isles. They can decide whether or not to save her.
Side quests[]
The Grip of Madness[]
The Vestige must find the source of the madness inflicting the townsfolk of Southpoint. This madness is caused by Mayor Aulus, who has been touched by Sheogorath and has helped him place a curse of madness on the town.
The Lunacy of Two Moons[]
The Vestige is asked to investigate the cause of the mad behavior of the clergy at Two Moons at Tenmar Temple. [?]
Chaos Magic[]
Sheogorath offers to let the Vestige "borrow" Volendrung in Cheesemonger's Hollow to use in the Alliance War. [?]
Dialogue[]
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After acquiring the artifacts:
"Look Haskill! Forky's back! It's so nice to see him again! Oh. And good to see you too, mortal. I guess."
After using the Wabbajack: "A bit rusty, but not bad! So funny, watching you mortals muck around with things you can't possibly understand. I'll be needing that back, now."
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Outside the Grand Hall:
"Ah! Good! You and I can have reasonable conversations. Shalidor's just too old and crotchety for me."
In the Great Hall: "Admit it ... you were surprised, weren't you? The look on your face was precious!"
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"Well, look who got their soul back from Molag Bal! And is that Meridia I smell? You've been a busy little vestige! Don't worry about these levelheaded losers. No one can see me but you. You possess a special untapped talent for unhinged insanity!"
"That was as brain-bashingly entertaining as I'd hoped! I've always said that everything is better with exploding heads. You have to use this hammer in the Three-Banners War. I might finally be able to watch an entire battle without falling asleep."
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Outside Southpoint (Posessing Daraneth):
"Did Captain Elonthor send you to mock me? Did you come to tell me I don't know the work of a Daedric Prince when I see one?"
After speaking with Lieutenant Hervarion (possessing Daraneth): "Soldiers turned into bears? People setting themselves on fire? And now a mad mayor, locked in a cathedral! I know I should be horrified, but it all sounds so exciting."
After trying to get into her laboratory (possessing Daraneth): "We won't make it inside my laboratory unless we stop the lightning."
Inside the Cathedral of the Golden Path's catacombs; first encounter: "Well, if it isn't my old friend Hunts-For-Books! Now don't look so glum, or the skeevers'll notice. Then they hit you up for some spare gold, a few shin bones, your best pair of cheese-filled slippers. Insufferable beasts! They can't hold a conversation."
Second encounter: "Oh, you can't seem to catch a break, can you? Chin up, just like the bridge! Adversity is the brother-in-law of propensity! As they say."
Third encounter: "I can never decide between Choice and Free Will. Which will triumph in the end? But why not settle the matter for me? Or you could yank a lever, but that's hardly fun for either of us."
Inside the Cathedral of the Golden Path, after defeating Mayor Aulus: "And that's why you're my new favorite mortal. When you kill something wonderful, you keep it interesting. Fresh! Dare I say, jovial? Makes me wonder if I should stick around, see what wonderful things you'll kill next."
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At the Skooma Cat's Cloister, after reverting from his Skooma Cat form
"It was me the whole time! Are you surprised? I was surprised."
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Conversations[]
Arch-Mage Shalidor: "This is not what we agreed to, Mad God! Leave this place." Sheogorath: "Careful, mage. Remember who you're talking to. Our mortal friend has arrived! Be quiet now, Shally. Adults talking."
Sheogorath: "Ahh, my favorite mortal. Shalidor finally figured out how to let you in. You're here to kick me out, I know. But fighting isn't really my thing. Haskill?" Haskill: "Very good, sir. Ahem. Have at you, adept. We will now face each other in honorable combat. On your guard."
Arch-Mage Shalidor: "Enough with the games, Sheogorath. Are you going to relinquish the island to us or not?" Sheogorath: "All right, all right. Settle down. I'll just gather my things and go. Valaste! Dearie, why don't you come over here?" Valaste: "Uncle Sheo? Are we going somewhere?" Sheogorath: "Yes, little one. You're coming with me. Home to the Shivering Isles! Won't that be nice?" Arch-Mage Shalidor: "Mad God, stay back! Valaste isn't yours to take!" Sheogorath: "Isn't she though? I can see it on her face, smell it in the air. She's crazy, mad, a lunatic. All that time with Uncle Sheo's stories and she's got the urge to visit the Isles. My Shivering Isles." Valaste: "I do! I want to go with Uncle Sheo! He's got the butterflies! I love butterflies!" Sheogorath: "Hmm, this is a conundrum. A riddle, a ... choice. I tell you what, mortal. Why don't we let you decide? Should Valaste stay? Or come with me to the dear old Isles? In fact, let's sweeten the deal. You decide she stays, I'll cure her! That's right! Uncle Sheo will make her sane again. Boring old Valaste, whose only friends are books!" Arch-Mage Shalidor: "And if the adept decides she goes with you?" Sheogorath: "Well, as it happens I have one more book here. I'd give it to you in exchange for Valaste. It's called ... the Folium Discognitum." Arch-Mage Shalidor: "Sheogorath, you bastard! You'd throw the Folium back in my face, after all these years?" Sheogorath: "Wrote it myself, it's a delightful little artifact. It imbues the reader with the knowledge of madmen! It's very powerful ... worth oh, four or five of those Skyshard things you adventurers are always looking for. So! Valaste stays and I cure her. Or ... she goes with me and you, my little mortal, become much more powerful. Your choice!"
Sheogorath: "The mortal's decided to let Valaste stay! So, this is where I say my goodbyes. Mortal, nice working with you! Shalidor ... never change. Valaste ... sorry dear. Say goodbye to your little dreamlings. The Prince of Madness doesn't stay where he's not wanted ... heh, except when he does. But in this case, he doesn't! Until next time, Magelings!" Valaste: "It's like ... it's like a fog has lifted from inside my mind. Adept, I don't know what to say. You've saved me from a fate worse than death." Arch-Mage Shalidor: "Valaste ... are you?" Valaste: "Yes, I'm ... all right, Shalidor. I'm myself again."
In the cathedral:
Mayor Aulus: "Who's there? How did you get in? Go, I want to be alone!" Daraneth: "Don't you recognize me, Mayor Aulus?" Mayor Aulus: "Daraneth! Thank the Divines. Sheogorath did this, all of it. He used me!" Daraneth: "And how exactly did he use you?" Mayor Aulus: "He promised me power, the respect I deserve … but then he cursed my tongue with madness and let me make a mess of this town!" Daraneth: "You're so pitiful, even for a mortal." Mayor Aulus: "What?"
<Sheogorath emerges from Daraneth's body>
Sheogorath: "You heard me! I've always wanted to meet a person within a person! Tell me, what's it like? Mayor Aulus: "I'm … I'm so sorry, Sheogorath! I thought you'd abandoned me!"" Sheogorath: "Aulie, I left you a tongue that drives people mad! But I suppose if you don't want my gift, I can take it from your mouth and give it to my new favorite mortal friend." Mayor Aulus: "No! Think of all I've built here, the wonderful screams I've created, all in your name. Doesn't that make me your favorite?" Sheogorath: "Oh, very well. Sorry, my second favorite mortal friend! We had a good run, but it's time for your curtain call."
In the dungeons:
Sheogorath: "And make it entertaining, would you? After spending so much time in this town, I finally know where the Colovians keep their fur hats." Daraneth: "This is your chance to fix this mess. Go, deal with the "mayor." If Southpoint bores him, Sheogorath will leave."
Back in the cathedral:
Mayor Aulus: "What do you mean, coming to kill me?" Sheogorath: "It's a gift! A chance to shine, to prove you have some backbone that won't snap at the lightest touch! Really, Aulie, I'm quite fond of you. Mmm. Fondue. What was I saying?" Mayor Aulus: "That you're fond of me. That you don't want to watch me die!" Sheogorath: "Watch you die horribly, all alone, and laughing my head off when it happens? That doesn't sound like me. Does it? But I'm sure you can work the matter out for yourself." Mayor Aulus: "Please, don't do this! Maybe we can work something out?"
If the Vestige chose to spare Mayor Aulus:
Mayor Aulus: "Sheogorath, I've been thinking. Southpoint can't truly appreciate your gift. But if you brought me to the Shivering Isles, I'd fit right in!" Sheogorath: "You want to go where you're like all the others? Where you can be a shank of bacon in a house built of bacon shanks?" Mayor Aulus: "No! I mean, think of how I could use your gift in a place that truly understood me." Sheogorath: "Well, I suppose you'd make a fine addition to the garden. Very well! The killing's off. Couldn't bring you to my home with more holes in you than when we first met. Just not proper." Mayor Aulus: "Thank you, Sheogorath! Thank you so much. I can't wait to see my new home." Sheogorath: "I'll send you ahead. I need a moment to speak with my second favorite mortal. Don't mind the grummites! They always smell that way."
Quotes[]
- "Whatever happened to bludgeoning someone to death with a wheel of cheese?"
- "Haskill? Oh, Haskill! Show them what the Wabbajack can do!" –When the Vestige is fighting Haskill.
- "The pigs, Haskill! Toss those huggable, squeezeable piglets!" –When the Vestige is fighting Haskill.
- "Now you've gone and done it. I've never seen Haskill so angry! At someone else, I mean." –When the Vestige is fighting Haskill.
- "All right, that's enough. Break it up you two!" –After the Vestige beats Haskill.
- "Such despair! Richer than a cheese sorbet!" – While imprisoned in the catacombs of the Cathedral of the Golden Path
- "Haste and blood! It's why you're my new favorite mortal. Well, also your buoyancy. But mostly haste and blood!" – In the catacombs of the Cathedral of the Golden Path
- "Bridge is out! My boredom washed it away. Really got in the cracks, there!" – In the catacombs of the Cathedral of the Golden Path
- "Do you have to lumber about like that? Show some …. Show some panache! A little swagger!" – In the catacombs of the Cathedral of the Golden Path
- "This just isn't your day. But your Uncle Sheogorath can make it better!" – In the catacombs of the Cathedral of the Golden Path
- "Free Will! Get out here, there's someone I want you to meet!" – If the vestige chooses to fight over pulling another lever
- "Not much gusto. But a smidge of verve, three jots brio … the essentials for a moxie fondue! Mmm, fondue. Hmm? What was I saying?" – After slaying Free Will
- "Don't be a stranger!" – Upon finishing "The Grip of Madness"