The Opal Charm is an artifact associated with the Daedric Prince Meridia, which has been enchanted to pull light directly from her realm of the Colored Rooms; this light is capable of temporarily manifesting physical objects when mastered. Reflecting its creator's obsession for conformity, the charm also unifies the lifeforce of the artifact bearer and their followers, not allowing any to die till the wearer is slain. In appearance, it is an engraved egg-sized opal that is cast in gold, and hung around a chain. Even while inactive, it is capable of illuminating an entire shrine.[1]
After ousting Count Geraldi of Daggerfall for his support for the veneration of Meridia, the Opal Charm was discovered within the possession of a group of artists with whom the count offered patronage. The Bretonic Knights of the Silver Rose acquired the artifact and stored it in their vaults, where it would not be misused.[1]
By 2E 582, the Knights of the Silver Rose became corrupted by the influence of the various Daedric artifacts they possessed. Liramindrel of the order was granted the necklace and attempted to fight back against the combined might of the Undaunted and Lyranth the Foolkiller. She was slain, and the necklace was looted by the order's knight-commander, Thierric Sarazen. Despite his usage of several artifacts including the Opal Charm, the Duplici Gladio, and the Groundsplitters, he too was slain.[2] The Opal Charm and the rest of the artifacts in the knightly order's vaults were then sacked by the Undaunted.[3]
Previous Owners:Edit
- Count Geraldi
- Liramindrel
- Prior Thierric Sarazen
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Artifact Record: Opal Charm — Chief Archivist Bartholomew
- ^ A Rose of Many Thorns quest in ESO: Waking Flame
- ^ Pledge: Red Petal Bastion quest in ESO: Waking Flame