
ĭaedra are great imitators, and their creations are described as mimicking things found on Nirn in an outlandish or even corrupted way. This prevents their return, and they cannot reform unless the essence is freed from the object. A way of permanently disposing of a Daedra or Daedra Lord does exist this is done by binding a portion of their energy to an object such as a skull. Septima Tharn believed that if she managed to kill the Vestige in the Far Shores, the hero wouldn't have been able to resurrect themselves, effectively dooming them. While in Aetherius, the Vestige was separated from their soul, which was trapped in Coldharbour.

Septima Tharn put this theory to the test when she lured the Vestige to the Far Shores in an attempt to permanently destroy the hero. It is not known what happens to a Daedra killed in Aetherius, though it has been suggested that this may be the one way to permanently kill a Daedra. A slain Daedroth is often said to have been "banished" or "purged" instead of "killed" to reflect this.

Ī Daedroth's physical form can be ruined, but it cannot be truly killed the soul (more specifically known as the animus or vestige) of a slain Daedroth returns to the void of Oblivion until it manages to coalesce into a physical form again. There are many lesser beings known to be in league with these greater powers, but whether each type constitutes actual Daedra is unknown. Undoubtedly there are true Daedra (called Greater Daedra), such as the Daedra Princes, Demiprinces, and highly intelligent Dremora. Thus, it is often impossible to accurately label them as "good" or "evil" the one thing that can be stated with certainty is the Daedra are beyond mortal comprehension (as mortals seem to be beyond Daedric comprehension). All Daedra have a penchant for extremes and are therefore capable of tremendous acts of devastation, but their different spheres make them apply their power in different ways, and their infinite diversity makes speaking about them generally difficult. Likewise, those who study Daedra are called "Daedrologists." ĭaedra are sometimes referred to as demons, but this is misleading.

The study of Daedra is referred to as Daedrology. Different cultures have their own myths and names for Daedra, as well.

The proper singular form is "Daedroth", but that has come to refer to a specific species of Daedra. Technically, only the plural is written "Daedra", but this word is frequently used in singular as well. The word "Daedra" is of Aldmeri origin, and roughly means "not our ancestors", as opposed to Aedra-"ancestors". They have a very real impact on the mortal realm in one way or another, Daedric influence touches everyone on Tamriel. d r ə/) are immortal beings that did not take part in the creation of the Mundus, and thus retain the full breadth of their power.
