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Caccino Aurelia (?b - 3E 393)

Caccino Aurelia was an chieftain of Thirsk during the Imperial Simulacrum in the fourth century of the Third Era.

He became Chieftain of Thirsk after slaying the Imperial Champion Claudius Anzione and presenting his sword as a battle trophy. He would, however, rule for only three weeks as he was eventually revealed as a fraud and killed by Eldjar Bear-Skinner who took his place as Chieftain.

Ard Caddach (fl. 2E 559 - 582)

Ard Caddach of the Blackdrake Clan (also known as the Despot of Markarth) was a Reachfolk who ruled the eastern part of the Reach as an independent nation during the Skyrim Schism in the mid-Second Era.

Sir Cadwell (fl. ME)

Sir Cadwell, also known as Cadwell the Betrayer, Hero of Cyrod, The Villain of Elsweyr, and Champion of the Third Nedic Massacre, is an ancient Nedic knight turned Soul Shriven. In life, he was a cruel, power-hungry man who claimed the horrors of Coldharbour pale in comparison to his heinous deeds. He helped Khunzar-ri and his kra'jun seal the dragons away in the Halls of Colossus, only to betray him in an attempt to take the power sealed away in Jode's Core. He died at a last stand in the Shadow Dance Temple during the Merethic Era. According to Cadwell the Soul Shriven his head was "quite unceremoniously" separated from his body via decapitation. His remains were scattered across the land and his name wiped from all records. His soul was thereafter sent to Coldharbour and he became a Soul Shriven, now being the oldest among the Soul Shriven to have not gone feral.

High Astrologer Caecilus Bursio (fl. 2E 582)

High Astrologer Caecilus Bursio was an Imperial member of the Star-Gazers of Belkarth. He held a senior position within the order and was renowned for his prolific writings, as well as his expertise in star navigation and the study of constellations.

Calani Direnni (fl. 1E 482)

Calani Direnni was one of the prominent members of the influential Altmeri clan Direnni, and the pioneer conjuration mage. Along with their contemporary, Arch-Conjurer Corvus Direnni, Calani was a pioneer of the modern School of Conjuration. Their binding rituals are still used when summoning lesser daedra.

Calani took part in the Battle of Glenumbra Moors circa 1E 482, where creatures conjured by them and Corvus played a pivotal role. Direnni mages mounted on flaming horses first appeared during this battle.

Vateshran Calbokh (fl. 2E 582)

Vateshran Calbokh was one of the revered historians and storytellers among the Reachfolk. He was a wandering storyteller, who dedicated himself to the preservation of tales from across the Reach. He possessed extensive knowledge of tales featuring prominent figures such as King Faolan, Chieftain Fiasof, and Emperor Leovic. He was known for his captivating recitals and lived during the Second Era, specifically in the year 2E 582, a period known as the Interregnum. He was contemporary with other notable Vateshrans such as Barth and Ovra.

Camhain Tharn (fl. 2E 558 - 577)

Camhain Tharn was a Reachfolk member of House Tharn and a nephew of the first of the Longhouse Emperors Durcorach of the Blackdrake Clan, and possibly Veraxia Tharn. He was an author of the A Reach Travel Guide and was known for his pro-Longhouse sentiments.

Chief-of-Chiefs Cannear (fl. 2E 578 - 582)

Chief-of-Chiefs Cannear was chief of the River-Elk Reach clan in the Second Era. In the years leading up to 2E 578, she attained the title of Chief-of-Chiefs, a position of great authority in the Reach, and held it for at least four years.

Caius Cosades (fl. 3E 427 - early 4E)

Caius Cosades was the Imperial Grand Spymaster of the Blades that were stationed in Vvardenfell in 3E 427. He played a major part in the defeat of Dagoth Ur and in the Nerevarine prophecies. Caius' cover story in Balmora was that of an old man with a skooma problem; however, at some point, he genuinely became addicted to skooma, resulting in the higher-ups becoming concerned about his addiction.

Calantius of Skingrad (fl. before 2E 582)

Calantius of Skingrad was the Count of Skingrad during the turbulent period of the Three Banners War. With the support of the Elder Council of the Empire of Cyrodiil, he ordered the Legion of the West Weald to launch a campaign to take advantage of the political power vacuum and seize the South Weald. Calantius was also the author of The Fort Sphinxmoth Ruins, a comprehensive text dedicated to detailing the history of Fort Sphinxmoth.

Calaxes Septim (?b - 3E 498 [sic])

Calaxes Septim was the bastard son of Emperor Uriel Septim VII. He was given the Archbishopric of The One in the Church of the Nine Divines. During Calaxes' reign as Archbishop, tensions grew between himself and the Emperor due to the Emperor's legislation to limit the Church's authority and Calaxes' views on the secularity of government. Rumors grew that Calaxes was advocating a rebellion to establish a theocracy. Soon afterwards, Calaxes suddenly disappeared, having supposedly been assassinated in the Temple of the One by the Imperial Guard because of the threat he represented. His disappearance was dated to the 29th of Sun's Dusk 3E 498 [sic]. However, as the Third Era did not last to that date, the death date as given is likely a mistake.

Calcelmo of Markarth (fl. 4E 201)

Calcelmo, Scholar of Markarth, is an Altmer conjurer of great renown who dedicates himself to researching the Dwemer. He and his nephew Aicantar study the Dwemer ruins beneath Markarth. He is the author of the series of books known simply as Dwarves. His next expected work is a book on the translation of the Falmer language which is tentatively titled Calcelmo's Guide to the Falmer Tongue. For other historical information, see the lore article.

Caliron (fl. before 3E 389)

Caliron is an unknown figure that is somewhat associated with the Bosmer of Valenwood, who often use the exclamation, "By Caliron's Heart." He is the namesake of the disease Caliron's Curse, which drains the inflicted's strength, speed, and agility until they inevitably die or cure it. Most people manage to recover in one or two weeks but their abilities remain stunted.

Calixto Corrium (?b - 4E 201)

Calixto Corrium was a retired Imperial adventurer that was active in the Fourth Era. For most of his life, he was accompanied by his sister and traveled all over. In the late days of his life, he became an infamous serial killer who stalked Windhelm's streets under the alias of the Butcher.

Master Bard Callisos (fl. before 2E 582)

Callisos was a famous traveling bard, and one of the most illustrious alumni of the Bards College. The Flame of Callisos constantly flickering next to the steps of the College was named after him. It is said that as long as the flame burns, the College will stand. He was Nirn-renowned musician, who allegedly tricked Sheogorath himself into giving him Callisos' Lodestone. Callisos persuaded Sheogorath that his ordinary lyre had been graced by Dibella's unbridled passion. In return, Sheogorath offered Callisos an instrument he named "Lodestone." This lyre was tethered to Callisos' very soul, promising him glory and fame—promises fulfilled. Over time, Callisos' remarkable talent and heroic exploits made him a legend among Bards College alumni. Yet, one day, Lodestone was discovered in a college practice room, and Callisos vanished. It's widely believed that he constantly traveled Tamriel, trying to elude Sheogorath's vengeance, but eventually, his luck ran out. During the Interregnum, murals depicting his travels and early life were frequently found all across Tamriel.

King Camaron

Prince Camarril (fl. before 3E)

Camarril was a prince of an unknown Cyrodilic dynasty.

His tomb is located in the Green Emperor Way district of the Imperial City. Mankar Camoran's infamous Commentaries on the Mysterium Xarxes contain a hidden message that points to the tomb of Camarril, upon which Mankar had inscribed a runic depiction of the symbol of the Mythic Dawn and the location of their hidden base, which was enchanted to glow red at midday. The Hero of Kvatch was able to find this hidden message and infiltrate their base in the caverns beneath Lake Arrius circa 3E 433.

King Camaron (3E 368 - 3E 403)

King Camaron (also spelled Cameron), the White Moon, was a ruler of the Kingdom of Sentinel in the Third Era. He was the husband of Queen Akorithi, and father of Arthago, Aubk-i, Greklith, and Lhotun.

During Camaron's rule, a disagreement between Sentinel and the Kingdom of Daggerfall over the Isle of Betony sparked a war in 3E 402. He died at the Battle of Cryngaine Field the following year, killed in a duel with Daggerfall's young King Gothryd which ended the war.

Prince Camaron (fl. 3E 432)

Camaron was the prince of Daggerfall following the Warp in the West. He was born to King Gothryd and Queen Aubk-i, whose marriage established peace between Daggerfall and Sentinel. Replicating this maneuver, Camaron married Lady Kelmena of Camlorn, seeking to establish a unified kingdom along the western coast of Tamriel.

King Camoran Anaxemes (fl. 2E 830)

The Bosmer king of Valenwood during the formation of the Aldmeri Dominion in 2E 830.

Consul Cardea (fl. 2E 568 - 582)

Consul Cardea, also known as the Ard's Administrator was the administrator of Markarth during the times of the Longhouse Dynasty and after its fall, during the events of Three Banners War in the sixth century of the Second Era. She was also a prolific writer. She was an author of two books related to the history and the politics of the Reachfolk: Politics of the Reach, and History of Markarth: A Story in Stone. She also penned an autobiographical text An Imperial in Markarth, and numerous other documents of administrative nature, as well as a leaflet for contractors willing to aid the city of Markarth.

Chief Carinar (fl. before 1E 2502)

Chief Carinar the Sharp was the ancient Reachfolk clan leader and progenitor of the Spiritblood Clan.

High Wizard Carni Asron (fl. before 3E 427)

High Wizard Carni Asron was a renowned teacher, mage and enchanter credited with creation of the legendary artifact Mentor's Ring.

Count Carolus Aquilarios (2E 550 - ?d)

Carolus Aquilarios, also known as the Wolf of Kvatch, was the Count of Kvatch and nephew of Varen Aquilarios of Chorrol. Born in 2E 550, he inherited the city and defended it ever since Varen marched off to war against Emperor Leovic.

Queen Carolyna (3E 368 - 3E 392)

Queen of Wayrest, wife of King Eadwyre. Mother to Elysana in 3E 389.

King Casik (fl. 3E 389 – 3E 399)

Casik was the King of Ebonheart during the Imperial Simulacrum of the late Third Era. In his time, he had a reputation for his extreme ruthlessness.

Sir Casimir (fl. 3E 121 – 3E 139)

Sir Casimir was a Redguard knight from the early-mid Third Era. In life, he was one of the original Knights of the Nine and wielded the Gauntlets of the Crusader. After he infamously struck down a beggar in Chorrol's Chapel of Stendarr, the gauntlets slipped off his hands and remained unmoveable on the chapel's floor for three hundred years. His bloodline became cursed with constant weariness ever since.

King Casimir II (fl. early 2E)

King of Wayrest in the early Second Era. He was one of the rulers over the years who made a deal to protect the dragon Nahfahlaar, though the Dragonguard successfully ended this arrangement in 2E 369.

Cassimoran

Cassimoran is an entity sworn to by High Elves, as: "Blade of Cassimoran".

Emperor Cassynder (?b - 3E 202)

Cassynder Septim (sometimes enumerated as Cassynder I) was the fourteenth emperor of the Septim Dynasty, ruling the Third Empire for two years, from 3E 200 to 3E 202. He was preceded by his mother, Katariah, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Uriel IV.

Cassyr Whitley (fl. 1E 2920)

A character in the popular historical fiction 2920, The Last Year of the First Era, it's unknown if he was a historical figure. According to the novels, he was a Breton who spied for Vivec in 1E 2920 during the Four-Score War, but made a bad assumption and gained a bad reputation across the continent as a terrible spy. He hated Vivec for that and, in an act of revenge, lied to the mighty witch Turala about her child's killers in order to make her summon Mehrunes Dagon and destroy Old Mournhold.

Lord Castellian (?b - 3E 405)

Castellian was a Breton noble from the late Third Era. Before his death, he was the head of Wayrest's elder council and served directly under King Eadwyre as one of his advisors. Castellian owned several houses across the kingdom and enjoyed his privacy, almost in excess. He also had a sister named Lady Pasipha, another member of Wayrest's court at the time.

Catchica (fl. 1E 2920)

Catchica was a notorious poisoner hailing from the Black Marsh active at the end of the First Era and beginning of the Second Era. She originated from the tribal society of the Orma, a race of eyeless Men who had mastery of other senses. As of 1E 2920 she was already an experienced and elderly woman.

She was a character in the popular historical fiction 2920, The Last Year of the First Era according to which she was present at the camp of the Imperial Legion in Caer Suvio during the Four-Score War in 1E 2920. When she stayed at the camp Prince Juilek Cyrodiil was poisoned just before the battle of Bodrum. She was accused of the crime by Potentate Versidue-Shaie to cover his involvement.

She later worked at the hot springs resort in the Mir Corrup to falsely implicate the Emperor's mistress in a plot to poison the Emperor. The mistress inadvertently met with her and soon afterwards was arrested by the Imperial Guard.

Headmaestro Catrelle Georick (fl. 2E 580 - 2E 582)

Headmaestro Catrelle Georick was a Breton scholar, and the leader of the Bards College.

Empress Caula Voria (3E?b - ?d)

Empress Caula Voria was the spouse of Emperor Uriel VII, heir of the Septim Dynasty, with him she bore the three Imperial Princes: Geldall, Enman, and Ebel. Uriel VII had two known children to whom she was not the mother.

Cavor Merula (fl. 2E 432)

Cavor Merula was a warrior-priest of Akatosh. After the collapse of the Second Empire, he re-established the Order of the Hour in 2E 432, as a means to protect the Cathedral of Akatosh in Kvatch and the priesthood. Cavor gathered a few devoted and trusted fellow priests and dedicated himself and his brothers to the defense of the Cathedral.

One of his first tasks was to dedicate the site that had become known as Knightsgrave to the memory of the Order's founding members. Blessings and rituals were performed, giving substance to the Exalted Dead that lingered in the place's shadowy interior. Not wanting to disturb those resting herein, Cavor instead set out to build the Enclave of the Hourglass as the Order's new home on the Gold Coast.

Loremaster Celarus (fl. 2E 582 - 3E 400)

Celarus was leader of the Psijics for at least 290 years as of 3E 400. (Waughin Jarth records him as the leader of the Order as far back as at least 3E 110). Celarus was Loremaster of the Order under Ritemaster Iachesis and later Ritemaster Valsirenn by 2E 582. He was the author of The Old Ways. He was considered a wise scholar and thoughtful if remote sage who sought balance in all things. He was responsible for seeking and containing items and forces that could disrupt the Aurbic forces of Tamriel.

One of the pieces of the Tales of Tribute, a popular card game originating from the Systres Archipelago played continent-wide during the Interregnum in Second Era bore the image of Loremaster Celarus. A deck themed after him and the Psijic Order was part of the game.

Response to Bero's Speech mentions a sage by the name of Celarus, though it's unclear if they're the same person.

Celdina (2E 525 - 2E 582)

Celdina was a high-ranking member of the Order of the Waking Flame during the sixth century of the Second Era. Originally, Celdina served as a sister at the Priory of the Golden Staff, which was dedicated to Magnus, the God of Magic; however, during Emperor Durcorach's invasion of High Rock in 2E 541, the Reachmen burned the priory and took her captive. After Durcorach's defeat, the Reachmen released Celdina, and she joined the Order of the Waking Flame and devoted herself to the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon. Circa 2E 556, Mehrunes Dagon commanded Celdina to become the consort of Durcorach's son, Emperor Moricar, and bear him a child, which resulted in the birth of their daughter, Mairead, one of the Four Ambitions.

Circa 2E 582, Celdina began constructing the machines known as cataclysts in order to create an army of Incarnates for Mehrunes Dagon, which the Prince of Destruction intended to use to conquer Fargrave and Nirn. After the death of the high priest of the Waking Flame, Ertus Vandacia, in 2E 582, Celdina succeeded him as the order's high priest. As high priest, Celdina continued her work on the cataclysts, which resulted in the creation of several Incarnates; however, her work drew the attention of the Vestige, who killed her in the Waking Flame's base located in Deadlight.

Celedith (fl. 1E 2712)

Celedith was a powerful Bosmer spell-eater and a mage who took part in the defense of Valenwood from Reman Empire's invasion in 1E 2712.

King Celemaril Light-Bringer (fl. early 1E)

Celemaril (/sɛ.lɛ.məˈrɪl/ (listen)) Light-Bringer, also known as King Celemaril the Undying also simply referred to as the Sorcerer-King or Lich is a powerful Ayleid lich and necromancer who seeks to rule Tamriel and ultimately destroy Nirn. In the first era, he ruled his domain in Cyrodiil as king.

Guardian Celonron (fl. Dawn Era or early Merethic Era)

Guardian Celonron is the strongest of the Changelings imprisoned in Ouze. He served as the protector of the other Oathbreaker spirits. He was known to use the form of a lion in battle.

King Cenedelin (fl. late Merethic Era)

Ayleid king of Delodiil during its war with Abagarlas, which he razed using power granted by Meridia.

Emperor Cephorus I (3E 77 - 3E 140)

Cephorus Septim I was the tenth emperor of the Septim Dynasty, ruling the Third Empire for thirteen years, from 3E 127 to 3E 140. In 3E 121, his nephew Uriel usurped Kintyra II, so Cephorus and his brother Magnus allied to oppose Uriel III in the War of the Red Diamond. In 3E 127, after six years of fighting, he defeated and captured Uriel III at the Battle of Ichidag. However, a mob killed Uriel while he was en route to stand trial in the Imperial City, leading to Cephorus' proclamation as emperor. Cephorus' accession marked the official end of the War of the Red Diamond, but he spent the next decade fighting his sister Potema until her death at the Siege of Solitude in 3E 137. He was preceded by his nephew, Uriel III, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Magnus.

Emperor Cephorus II (3E ?b - 3E 268)

Cephorus Septim II was the sixteenth emperor of the Septim Dynasty, ruling the Third Empire for twenty-one years, from 3E 247 to 3E 268. Conflict and rebellion characterized Cephorus II's reign, with the Camoran Usurper's war in western Tamriel being the most significant. The Usurper's eventual defeat had little to do with Cephorus II's efforts, which brought increased hostility toward the inefficacious Empire. As a result of this increased hostility and Cephorus II's weak and ineffectual leadership, rebellions and civil wars beset the Empire for over half a century after his reign. He was preceded by Uriel IV, and was succeeded by his son, Uriel V.

Cernunnon

Cernunnon is a spirit of importance to the Dreadhorn clan of Reachfolk. Dreadhorn Clan, similarly to many other clans of the Reach venerated and made pacts with spirits, both lesser and greater. Cernunnon was summoned to aid them during the siege of Falkreath in 2E 582.

Cernunnon was capable of granting immortality to their champions, also known as their oath-bound and the spiritmasters. So long Cernunnon was undefeated, their oath-bound were effectively immortal. It was Cernunnon who determined when they die. The oath made by their followers sustained them and protected them from death. Cernunnon could grant power to their followers, who held Cernunnon's power within them. The oath, also referred to as a compact made between Cernunnon and their oath-bound was believed to be unbreakable and eternal.

Cernunnon wielded powers associated with the Void and could manipulate it to pull the souls of their foes. Cernunnon could also possess and reanimate the corpses of the deceased. Oath-bound of Cernunnon were known for spilling their enemies' "blood for the Hunt-Father" and offering their "soul for Cernunnon".

In the Reachfolk culture the void is associated with Namira and the realm of spirits.

Warlord Ceyran (?b - 1E 1102)

Warlord Ceyran was a minor Ayleid warlord from the middle of the First Era. He was a member of the Rulanyil clan and a rumored devotee of Molag Bal. It is unknown if he was born in the clan's original home of Vilverin before the Ayleid purges in Cyrodiil, or in Rulanyil's Fall after his clan fled to Valenwood. Ceyran is most famous for building and losing three separate dominions during his long life. He was eventually killed by an unknown assassin in 1E 1102, and supposedly interred in Rulanyil's Fall.

By the time of the Interregnum, the ruins of Rulanyil's Fall had been converted into a private museum by a group called the Merethic Society. The centerpiece of the museum was the body of Ceyran, which was actually the corpse of an Altmer member of the Merethic Society who had died in a cave-in while repurposing the ruins. In 2E 582, the Worm Cult invaded the ruins in an attempt to resurrect Ceyran as a powerful undead servant. Fearing that the body would be exposed as an imposter, the Merethic Society sent the Vestige into the ruins to prevent the ritual. The cultists only succeeded in binding Nanwen's awakened spirit to a sword, which the Society agreed to part with in order to continue displaying the corpse.

Count Charus Valga (?b - ?d)

Count Charus Valga was the hereditary ruler of Chorrol in the late Third Era. He married Countess Arriana Valga and fathered one child, the Lady Alessia. In life, he was a staunch Defender of the Faith and a follower of Stendarr, and was said to be a kind and noble individual. Count Valga died in battle against the heathen Nord clansmen of Skyrim, leaving his widow Arriana to rule as Countess of Chorrol.

Cherim (fl. 3E 394 - ~427)

Cherim was a famous Khajiiti tapestry maker who lived in Orcrest during the late Third Era. At the height of his success he had four factories creating replicas of his works and his originals were sold for extraordinary prices. Cherim's Heart of Anequina records his interview with Livillus Perus, where he discussed one of his first tapestries, the Heart of Anequina, depicting Cherim's involvement in the Heart of Anequina during the Five Year War.

Chevalier Renald (fl. late First Era - late 2nd Era - ?d)

Chevalier Renald was a knight descended from the Akaviri protectors of Reman Cyrodiil I, serving as a bodyguard for Reman III and as the snake-captain of the Dragonguard. He is the focus of the second chapter of Remanada. In the text, he was apparently under instruction by a pig.

Renald and his fellow knights were said to have vampire blood (either Tsaesci or literal vampire blood) which allowed them to live for ages past Reman and kept guard of his ward, Potentate Versidue-Shaie. He and Grundwulf, an apprentice of the Greybeards, were brothers-in-arms for centuries. Renald once went under the identity of Vershu, and under both identities, served as the snake-captain of the Dragonguard. He identified as Renald when Savirien-Chorak was assassinated by the Morag Tong via a poisoned black dart. He thereafter "became the protector of the northern west". With the Dragonguard disgraced and disbanded, Renald and many of his fellow members were forced to exile themselves and go into hiding.

Chimere Graegyn (fl. 3E 172 - 398)

Chimere Graegyn, later known as Old Man Chimere, was a retainer of the ambitious Direnni clan and a master of Conjuration. He dared to scheme against Mehrunes Dagon, and won. When his trick succeeded, Dagon was cast into Oblivion. However, in the instant of his betrayal, Dagon struck out against the mortal who tricked him. Chimere's pact assured that he would live forever in his home town among the happy voices of his friends and countrymen. Twisting the literal words of Chimere's pact, Dagon scooped up tiny Caecilly Island (a small island off the coast of Northmoor) and hurled it into the Void. All Chimere's friends and countrymen were instantly killed, though the sounds of their voices remained to torment Chimere's memory. Chimere was condemned to live forever, to grow progressively old and crippled with arthritis, and to contemplate the tragic consequences of his defiance of fate and fortune in cheating a Daedra Lord.

For more information, see the main lore article.

The Chronicle (?b - 2E 582)

The Chronicle, also referred to as the Spirit of Y'ffre's Path or simply the Spirit of the Path, was a revered nature spirit held in high regard by the Druids of the Eldertide Circle. Its primary duty was to preserve their stories and historical accounts. The Chronicle differs from other nature spirits by its emotional depth. It connects with the experiences and emotions of mortals, sharing their feelings through the stories it tells. It was considered among the very powerful Nature spirits, and was well known among the Druids.

Mother Ciannait (?b - 2E 582)

Mother Ciannait was a stern and powerful Reachfolk witch and a leader of the Icereach Coven, a group of witches active during the 6th century of the Second Era. During her tenure the Coven gained a reputation as formidable advisers and mages, particularly during their service to the Longhouse Emperors. Mother Ciannait and the Icereach Coven were responsible for training the last of the emperors of the Longhouse Dynasty, Leovic, and mastering the Harrowstorms together with the Gray Host.

Cicero (fl. 4E 186 - 201)

Cicero (sometimes called the Fool of Hearts) was an Imperial assassin and Keeper of the Dark Brotherhood. As Keeper, he was responsible for caring for the Night Mother's body and casket.

Harbinger Cirroc the Lofty (fl. 1E)

Cirroc the Lofty was a Redguard Harbinger of the Companions in the First Era. He was among the notable Harbingers recorded by Swyk the Long-Sighted. His legacy of martial prowess and bladework are retained by the Companions of the modern day.

Clarentavious Valisious (fl. 3E 398)

Clarentavious Valisious was the Emperor's chief artificer in 3E 398 and was one of the few surviving battlemages from Mehrunes Dagon's attack on the Battlespire.

Empress Regent Clivia Tharn (fl. 2E 577 - 582)

Clivia Tharn was the ruler of the Empire of Cyrodiil during the Interregnum. A member of the prominent Tharn family, born to Abnur Tharn and his seventh wife, Pulasia, and Abnur's sixteenth daughter overall. She was also the widow of former Emperors Leovic and Varen Aquilarios. Abnur had plans for her first child to inherit the throne, but by the time of the Three Banners War she was "comfortably lodged in Mannimarco's pocket", and had disappeared from the public eye months before the Planemeld. When she was 7-years-old, Clivia played a game of Imperial War-Chess with her younger relative Euraxia and played an illegal move. Outraged, Euraxia taunted her by saying that she would one day be queen of Rimmen, but Clivia remained unimpressed, stating she would be the Empress. Her sister Septima noted that while she lacked instinctive prowess in the magical and political arts, Abnur groomed her for the Ruby Throne because she had an innate ability to command others, and they would have no choice but to follow. She married Leovic of the Longhouse Emperors, and served as his consort. When Leovic was overthrown and killed in a violent rebellion for legalizing Daedra worship in the Empire, his usurper, Duke Varen Aquilarios of Chorrol, wed Clivia to consolidate his rule. When the Five Companions embarked on a journey to locate the Amulet of Kings, Abnur sent Clivia a letter instructing her to oversee the Elder Council in his absence and saying that if Mannimarco's plan to relight the Dragonfires worked, her first child would inherit the whole of Tamriel.

In 2E 579, Varen mysteriously disappeared during a calamity known as the Soulburst, and Clivia was quickly declared Empress Regent of the Empire in his stead. This aroused widespread suspicions that Clivia and her father were responsible for Varen's disappearance, though it unbeknownst to even Clivia it was Mannimarco's doing. Mannimarco, who had orchestrated the Soulburst, became the power behind the Ruby Throne, turning Clivia to worship Molag Bal and manipulating her into expelling the Mages Guild from the Imperial City so that his Worm Cult could operate freely. When the three alliances invaded Cyrodiil in 2E 580, they quickly conquered much of Cyrodiil and confined the Empire to only the Imperial City and Lake Rumare's environs. The alliances were unable to take the Imperial City, and so Clivia continued to rule, but despite this, whenever one of the alliances gained supremacy over the other two alliances, they would choose an Emperor from their own ranks, although these Emperors were usually short-lived. This lasted until a dark anchor opened over the Imperial City, heralding a Daedric invasion which quickly overran the Imperial forces, and resulting in the deaths and capture of many of its citizens who were unable to escape.

While absent from the Elder Council meeting at the start of the invasion, she was in charge of commanding troop movements, though her nonsensical orders for General Velarius suggest she was being impersonated even at the time. Elder Councilor Itinia had not seen Empress Clivia for months even before the anchors fell, and had not seen her after. As of 2E 582, Clivia's fate is unknown; she is not among the known survivors of the Daedric invasion of the Imperial City, and one of Molag Bal's servants, Molag Kena, impersonated her to gain access to the White-Gold Tower in order to carry out the "Planemeld Obverse" ritual. It is unclear how long Kena had been impersonating Clivia.

At some point after the defeat of the Molag Kena, Dhulef, a court mage of the House Mornard of Galen inquired his old associate, the leader of the Ring of Daggers, a Daggerfall Covenant spy network, Copper Dariah about the whereabouts of the Empress Regent. She responded in a cryptic manner: "Stop asking about the Tharns. They're graveyard dead, buried in the ground. We have enough unquiet corpses in the world. Why go making more?"

Saint Coellicia (?b - ca. 1E 242–1E 243)

Saint Coellicia was a minor martyr of the Alessian Slave Rebellion, which took place between 1E 242 and 1E 243. She died by torturous starvation, and was later canonized as an Imperial saint by the Church.

Saint Coellicia is typically honored in the closing days of Last Seed with a fast. The only food that was traditionally allowed to be eaten during these fast days was bread crumbs. Usually only a single spoon of crumbs would be eaten after the local bishop's recitation of the Creed of Crumbs. At the end of each fast day, an unadorned religious wafer would be eaten to signify the end of the fast.

Coellicia is most often remembered for an infamous banquet known as the Feast of Saint Coellicia, which took place under the reign of Emperor Brazollus Dor at some point prior to 1E 2877. Known for his debauchery, Brazollus sought to rekindle the adoration of his subjects by replacing Coellicia's fast with a feast. This resulted in a twelve-hour marathon of forty dishes, held at the Emperor's autumnal estate in Leyawiin. The description of this feast's many courses counts among the most famous mid-Second Era culinary texts of the southeastern Niben watershed. An apocryphal account suggests that Brazollus had Coellicia's bones disinterred, ground, and mixed in with the flour as an ingredient in his feast, although the practice of saint-eating had been banned almost a decade earlier.

Conoon Chodala (?b - 2E 582)

Conoon Chodala was an Ashlander Dunmer who was an ashkhan of the Urshilaku tribe in the mid-Second Era. He falsely claimed to be the legendary Nerevarine, which made him one of the failed Incarnates.

Corda (fl. 1E 2920)

A character from the popular historical fiction 2920, The Last Year of the First Era, whether she was an actual historical figure is unknown. She was depicted as Redguard Morag Tong assassin from Hegathe, Hammerfell (but widely known as an initiate of the Morwha conservatorium). Corda's sister, Rijja was executed by her former lover Reman III in 1E 2920. After her sister's execution, Corda became his next lover but she killed him as an act of revenge at the very end of the year. After that she was sent by the Night Mother to Vounoura, an island for Morag Tong assassins who became too famous to continue their crusade.

Cormelik the Elder (fl. before 3E 399)

An explorer who showed interest towards the artifact, Auriel's Shield sometime before or during the Imperial Simulacrum, in the late Third Era. Cormelik was a skilled warrior, had prophesized the shield's possible locations, placing it all on a map. However, he was unable to acquire the shield from its last location, and his followers were eventually spread out. One of his followers had come into contact with the Eternal Champion, who was able to acquire Auriel's Shield.

Corintthac (?b - 2E 582)

Corintthac was a powerful Reachfolk Briarheart mage and warrior, affiliated with the Winterborn Clan in their endeavor to reclaim their lands from the Orsimer through invasion. He sought to amass a menacing army of creatures, intending to unleash them upon the Orcs. One of his ambitions was to retake the Ruby Throne for the Reach. Among his foes, he earned the moniker the Abomination. Among the Reachfolk he was hailed as the Guardian of the Reach.

Lord Corvus Direnni (fl. ~1E 482)

Arch-Conjurer Corvus Direnni was a powerful mage of the Direnni clan. His spell secrets were recorded in his Grimoire. Along with his contemporary Calani Direnni, he was a pioneer of the modern School of Conjuration. Their binding rituals are still used when summoning lesser daedra. However, Corvus in particular is lauded for codifying its rules. Corvus devoted his studies to perfecting variations on Koron's Peremptory Summons. He was apparently the first conjurer to interweave the summoning and binding of a daedra into a single spell, making the practice exponentially safer. He took part in the Battle of Glenumbra Moors circa 1E 482, where his conjured creatures played a pivotal role. Direnni mages mounted on flaming horses first appeared during this battle.

Corvus was the first to theorize that the wayshrines of Tamriel correspond to the pattern of stars in the night sky and that they could be used as some sort of transportation network. He also used Ayleid research to devise and then promulgate the standard "portal" spells which were later put into use by the Mages Guild.

Count Corvus Umbranox (fl. 3E 422 - 433)

Count of Anvil, he disappeared for ten years when he became the Gray Fox and inherited Nocturnal's curse, leaving his wife Millona Umbranox to rule County Anvil in his stead. He eventually returned, leaving the Thieves Guild and breaking Nocturnal's curse to resume his station.

Crassius Curio (fl. 3E 427)

Crassius Curio, who called himself "Uncle Crassius", was an eccentric and lecherous Imperial noble who operated as a Councilor of the Great House Hlaalu. He was best known for his erotic play, The Lusty Argonian Maid.

Abbot Crassius Viria (fl. 2E 582)

Abbot Crassius Viria was the head of the Temple of the Ancestor Moths, and the Cult of the Ancestor Moth in the mid-Second Era. He was a knowledgeable author and scholar, as well as a leader to whom the Moth Priests deferred.

Crowborne Horror (fl. 2E 582)

The Crowborne Horror is a powerful Wraith-of-Crows from the Evergloam. In 2E 582, the Crowborne Horror emerged as a serious threat to Nirn, prompting the Witchmother Coven to take measures to avert potential calamity.

It was a being of immense power, able to summon gravestones and control the undead, including spectral spiders and wraiths.

King Cruethys (fl. early 1E)

Cruethys was a Chimer noble from the early First Era. In life, he was the King of Ebonheart and a member of the Ra'athim Clan. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Moraelyn. He is featured in the historical fiction novel King Edward

Count Csaran (fl. before 3E 433)

The second Lord of Vitharn, the keep which his father Count Vitharn had formed from the mud of Dementia in the Shivering Isles. Vitharn and Countess Mawean had one other child, Csaran's sister Nweala. When he ascended to the throne, Csaran seemed a normal, competent ruler, and came to marry the Argonian Sheen-in-Glade. However, his persistent infidelity eventually caused Sheen-in-Glade to snap, and they began to sleep with one another less often (the only son Sheen-in-Glade bore disappeared from the Shivering Isles in his twentieth year). Csaran maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Nweala, and they sired a single son—the malformed and sadistic heir apparent, Cesrien.

Cyrus

Emperor Cuhlecain, the Emperor Zero (?b - 2E 854)

Cuhlecain, known widely as Emperor Zero, was a petty-king of Falkreath who sought to claim the Imperial City amidst the Interregnum, like many others at the time. He was able to unite the Colovian Estates with help from his prized general Hjalti Early-Beard, and his conquests were the progenitor of the Third Empire. He has since been memorialized by the Cult of Emperor Zero, founded in his honor by his successor, Tiber Septim.

Great Psijic Sage Cuilean Darnizhaan (?b - ?d)

Cuilean Darnizhaan was a great sage and member of the Psijic Order. In life, they were the Psijic Proctor of Abyssal Fragments and are quoted by scholarly institutions like the School of Julianos with "The power of knowledge is infinite: The power of ignorance shatter ebony like glass".

Governor Cyril Vinticae (fl. ~3E 427)

The governor of Dawnstar when it was under siege by the Ice Tribes in the late Third Era circa 3E 427. Vinticae banished his four champions, rightfully suspecting that one was a traitor in league with the Ice Tribes. He called for the Hero of Dawnstar to interrogate the champions, ordering the local healer and oracle Eustacia to assist. Eustacia's visions helped the Hero to determine the truth and reveal the traitor, for which the Governor gave the Hero Starfrost.

Cyrus (2E 839 - ?d)

Cyrus the Redguard, also known as Cyrus the Restless, and Sura or Sura-do-Hega in Yoku, (b. 2E 831) was a hero best known for leading the Stros M'Kai Uprising in 2E 864. Having spent the early years of his career under the wing of the Cyro-Nordic pirate captain Tobias, Cyrus traveled to the island of Stros M'Kai in search of his missing sister, Iszara, ending up leading his fellow Redguards in a rebellion against the Empire alongside her.

Notes

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  Words and Philosophy, the only source mentioning Calaxes, gives his date of death as "the 29th of Sun's Dusk 3E 498". However, the Third Era ended in the year 433, so this is impossible. Given this and the lifespan of Calaxes' father, Uriel Septim VII, it's most likely this is a misprint, especially since the book itself is known to have been written before 3E 427. Thus it is most likely a misprint for either 3E 398 or 3E 408.

• ^	Some sources mention that Cavor Merula re-established the Order of the Hour in response the coming of the Longhouse Emperors in 2E 432, but this would not have been possible as the Longhouse dynasty of emperors came into power around 100 years later, circa sixth century of the Second Era.

References

Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.