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A Durzog (ESO) |
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| Type | Beast (Reptile) | ||
| Range | Black Marsh, Cyrodiil, Hammerfell, High Rock, Morrowind, Skyrim, Summerset Isles, Systres | ||
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Durzogs, sometimes called sludgepuppies,[1] are carnivorous animals not dissimilar to reptilian dogs. They have scaly skin, six eyes, spines and large teeth designed for tearing. Some wild durzogs can spread Rotbone.[2] They are often domesticated by the various goblin tribes for hunting, although their own intelligence can rival that of their handlers.[1][3] Warzogs are a larger breed of durzog, specially bred by goblins for use as war mounts.[4] Besides goblins, a few other races that occasionally make use of tamed durzogs include Orcs,[5] Reachmen,[6] and Argonians, but goblins are by far the most prolific handlers.
Durzogs have a heightened sense of smell, which causes them to seek harpy viscera.[7] When durzogs migrate, the seeds of durzog lichen get stuck between their toes and germinate in areas that they once inhabited.[7] They are intelligent creatures and formidable foes, though they are not very durable in battle.[1] Durzogs have a reputation for being ornery and vicious.[8] With this in mind, goblins have been known to train durzogs for war.[9][10]
VariantsEdit
Snowsnarl durzogs are a pale striped-skinned, feathery durzog species[11] that is know to dwell in cold climates, such as in Wrothgar.[12] The Icereach Coven used magic to alter durzogs of this breed in-utero, enabling them to grow suitably large for use as mounts. These durzogs are evidently loyal, and mistakes made while attempting to bond with them can be fatal: in the process of transferring ownership of their durzogs to new riders, Icereach mount handlers would make the new owner sleep with the saddle for several nights before attempting to ride the animal.[6]
Emberthroat durzogs are quite smart (perhaps even moreso than their goblin handlers), as the Netch Gouger Goblins of Vvardenfell bred them for their intelligence.[13]
Graniteclaw durzogs are a species native to the Systres archipelago. They are coastal hunters, using their blue and orange stripes to blend in with the reefs. Their necks are feathered to keep water from dripping into their eyes.[14] Topal durzogs are similar in appearance to graniteclaws, but smaller in size. Originally bred by the Coral-Splitter goblin tribe to hunt for fresh fish, this species had spread to the shores of Topal Bay by the Second Era.[15]
UsesEdit
Durzog ivory has a few practical uses[16], and durzog hide has seen use in fashion products.[17] Durzog meat is valued for its alchemical properties. Goblins will occasionally use durzog hide in leather armor,[18] and frozen durzog liver is used in Orcish cuisine.[7]
Durzogs can make loyal pets if a handler establishes firm boundaries with them.[19]
See AlsoEdit
- For game-specific information, see the Tribunal, Elder Scrolls Online, and Legends
articles.
BooksEdit
- The Whistle by Nikolvara the Durzog Trainer — A story of the origins of Nikolvara's Whistle
- Rules of Nikolvara's Kennel — A beast-master's set of rules
GalleryEdit
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Durzog (Tribunal)
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A War Durzog (Tribunal)
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A Snowsnarl Durzog, suited for cold climates
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Emberthroat Durzog
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Sandsquall Durzog
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Durzog (Legends)
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Durzog Meat (Tribunal)
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Concept art featuring a Snowsnarl Durzog
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c Fedris Hler's dialogue in Tribunal regarding the topic "Durzogs"
- ^ Diseased Durzogs in Tribunal and their ability to spread Rotbone to the player
- ^ Scaly Durzog Hide item description in ESO
- ^ Emberthroat Warzog description in ESO
- ^ Arushna's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b Frostborn Durzog Mangler mount description in ESO
- ^ a b c Orzorga's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Crafting Motif 71: Coldsnap Style, belts section
- ^ Appearance of war durzogs in Morrowind: Tribunal
- ^ Appearance of Tazkad the Packmaster in ESO
- ^ Snowsnarl Durzog pet description in ESO
- ^ Naryu's Journal/Wrothgar — Naryu Virian
- ^ Emberthroat Durzog pet description in ESO
- ^ Graniteclaw Durzog mount in ESO
- ^ Topal Durzog pet description in ESO
- ^ Ivory Earplugs item description in ESO
- ^ Ladies Durzog Skin Purse item description in ESO
- ^ Crafting Motif 71: Coldsnap Style — Landal Gevont, Scholar of Goblins, Invisible College of Daggerfall
- ^ Coldsnap Durzog Pup pet description in ESO