Dawnguards
They are an ancient order of vampire hunters, once retired but have recently been revived by Isran, a former Vigilant of Stendarr, now dedicated to eradicating Vampires throughout Skyrim. Fort Dawnguard serves as their headquarters and can only be accessed via Dayspring Canyon located in the snowy mists, east of Riften, near Stendarr's Beacon. he history of the Dawnguard is vague and is surrounded by rumors and hearsay. What little is known, however, is that the group was formed in the Second Era by the Jarl of Riften at that time. The Jarl's son, through his overly confident and adventurous pursuits, contracted vampirism one day. The Jarl refused to kill his own son, so instead he commissioned the construction of a fort and hired a large mercenary force, later branded the "Dawnguard", to keep his son quarantined.
Some say the Dawnguard had to put the Jarl's son down and were banished from the hold. The Dawnguard, however, continued their work as vampire hunters, until they broke up, due to the fact people increasingly disregarded the threat of vampires, weakening the power and respect of the Dawnguard.[1]
Others claim that the Dawnguard, upon seeing the immense power of a vampire, decided to become vampires themselves. They were said to have preyed on the Rift until they were hunted down.[2]
Even more rumors say that the Dawnguard were disliked because of their abuse of power as they went on nightly raids and pillaged small villages without any probable cause.[3]
Crossbows are the trademark weapons of the Dawnguard. Members of the order typically wear Dawnguard Armor that is available in both heavy and lightarmor variants.The chest piece comes in three different variants:
Some say the Dawnguard had to put the Jarl's son down and were banished from the hold. The Dawnguard, however, continued their work as vampire hunters, until they broke up, due to the fact people increasingly disregarded the threat of vampires, weakening the power and respect of the Dawnguard.[1]
Others claim that the Dawnguard, upon seeing the immense power of a vampire, decided to become vampires themselves. They were said to have preyed on the Rift until they were hunted down.[2]
Even more rumors say that the Dawnguard were disliked because of their abuse of power as they went on nightly raids and pillaged small villages without any probable cause.[3]
Crossbows are the trademark weapons of the Dawnguard. Members of the order typically wear Dawnguard Armor that is available in both heavy and lightarmor variants.The chest piece comes in three different variants:
- A dark brown version with long sleeves and no pauldrons, worn by Isran. Attached to the chain belt in the back, there is also a small hip flask.
- A crimson/red dust coloured version with no sleeves and no pauldrons, worn by Gunmar.
- A grey version with long sleeves and one pauldron on the left shoulder, emblazoned with a grey Dawnguard symbol, worn by Celann.
Agmaer
Name: Agmaer
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Steward
Rank: Apprentice
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: muscular, long blonde hair
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Wishes to join the Blades
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Steward
Rank: Apprentice
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: muscular, long blonde hair
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Wishes to join the Blades
Beleval
Name: Beleval
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Bosmer)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Flirty
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Bosmer)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Flirty
Celann
Name: Celann
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Breton)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: brown hair
Mannerisms and Back-story:
He is initially met outside Fort Dawnguard when arriving for the first time. Upon completion of A New Order, he becomes available as a follower, and can be found wandering around the inside of the fort.
Celann wears a light armor variant of Dawnguard armor, with only one pauldron. This armor is available for purchase from Gunmar.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Breton)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: brown hair
Mannerisms and Back-story:
He is initially met outside Fort Dawnguard when arriving for the first time. Upon completion of A New Order, he becomes available as a follower, and can be found wandering around the inside of the fort.
Celann wears a light armor variant of Dawnguard armor, with only one pauldron. This armor is available for purchase from Gunmar.
Durak
Name: Durak
Age: 30
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family: Deceased
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Widower
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
He joined the order to avenge the death of his two wives who were killed by vampires.
Age: 30
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family: Deceased
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Widower
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
He joined the order to avenge the death of his two wives who were killed by vampires.
Florentius Baenius
Name: Florentius Baenius
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Imperial)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Ex-Priest
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: dark hair and skin
Mannerisms and Back-story
:Florentius Baenius is quite outspoken and loud in his interactions with others. Despite being a priest, he is no stranger to making wild claims about his prowess in combat. Supposedly, Arkay, the god of burials and funeral rites, converses with him regularly. If this is true, or is just a hallucination remains to be seen.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Imperial)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Ex-Priest
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: dark hair and skin
Mannerisms and Back-story
:Florentius Baenius is quite outspoken and loud in his interactions with others. Despite being a priest, he is no stranger to making wild claims about his prowess in combat. Supposedly, Arkay, the god of burials and funeral rites, converses with him regularly. If this is true, or is just a hallucination remains to be seen.
Gunmar
Name: Gunmar
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Smith and Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: ginger
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Bestfriend is Isran. who mentions that he hates vampires almost as much as Isran himself does. He looks out for the Dragonborn and will often comment that morality is very important, as it is what separates humans from vampires. Like Isran, he is honorable, though less staunch, more relaxed and more open-minded. He also seems to have abandoned or rejected Talos worship, as upon first meeting him he exclaims "By the Eight". His family was killed by vampires, much like Isran's, and chooses to defend others from vampire attacks, rather than seek reveng
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Smith and Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: ginger
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Bestfriend is Isran. who mentions that he hates vampires almost as much as Isran himself does. He looks out for the Dragonborn and will often comment that morality is very important, as it is what separates humans from vampires. Like Isran, he is honorable, though less staunch, more relaxed and more open-minded. He also seems to have abandoned or rejected Talos worship, as upon first meeting him he exclaims "By the Eight". His family was killed by vampires, much like Isran's, and chooses to defend others from vampire attacks, rather than seek reveng
Ingjard
Name: Ingjard
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Weapons Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: ginger, green eyes
Mannerisms and Back-story:
She has no level cap, like a few others in the Dawnguard. She specializes in Heavy Armor, Two-Handed, Block, and Archery. She is a very effective follower when attacking, yet quite vulnerable, similar to Stenvar. She can also join The Blades or become a Steward.
She is the only member of the Dawnguard who will enter into dialogue with (and be recruited as a follower by) theDragonborn if they are a vampire.
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Weapons Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: ginger, green eyes
Mannerisms and Back-story:
She has no level cap, like a few others in the Dawnguard. She specializes in Heavy Armor, Two-Handed, Block, and Archery. She is a very effective follower when attacking, yet quite vulnerable, similar to Stenvar. She can also join The Blades or become a Steward.
She is the only member of the Dawnguard who will enter into dialogue with (and be recruited as a follower by) theDragonborn if they are a vampire.
Isran
Name: Isran
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Redguard)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Leader
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: dark skin, electric blue eyes
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Isran has a strong sense of righteousness and in addition believes it is his duty to protect Skyrim from vampires. Unfortunately, he believes that killing vampires is more important than saving innocent lives and would willingly sacrifice an entire village if it meant killing just one more vampire. Even though he is not from Skyrim, he is proud to live there as heard through his battle cries. Despite no longer being a Vigilant, he still believes in Stendarr. He has quite a cold demeanor initially, perhaps the only trait he shares with his counterpart, Harkon. His unfriendliness goes to new extremes when Serana is among the Dawnguard; he talks to her in harsh tones and constantly refers to her as 'it', even to her face. However, towards the end of the main questline, Isran refers to Serana by her name, rather than 'it', and goes as far to thank her for helping kill Harkon. According to him, his hatred of vampires is what keeps him strong; that, and constant vigilance. Compared to Gunmar who also lost his family to vampires, his drive to purge the land of vampires is not out of protecting people from the vampire menace but out of pure hate. Despite these negative traits, he is still compassionate and forgiving, as he did not gloat about his dire predictions coming true to Vigilant Tolan.
He is so tense and alert that he belittles the Dragonborn for sleeping, claiming it to be a weakness. The Dawnguard's leader is perfectly content expecting the worst to happen. However, while others mocked him, he read the signs and was able to take the right measures.
Isran apparently has a consistent habit of falling-out with people and holding grudges. The Vigil let him go after he proved too "extreme". Celann explains that he was never happy with Isran's rough and violent methods, and broke off their partnership. Florentius, the priest of Arkay, never got on with him either. However, Isran is not so petty as to stay mad at people in times of need. To the surprise of his old colleagues, he recruits them to help the Dawnguard. In his own gruff manner, he continued to care for these people too. Upon hearing of Keeper Carcette and the other Vigilants' deaths, he shows sorrow and compassion for their losses. If anything, it gives him more fuel for his obsession: to exterminate all Vampires.
Isran is a formidable opponent, more than capable of spearheading an assault on vampires. He wields a Dawnguard warhammer with lethal force, especially deadly to Vampires. He also has an arsenal of spells to use. He uses the Dawnguard-exclusive spells of Sun Fire and Stendarr's Aura. He combines bothStendarr's Aura and Stoneflesh to make him truly dangerous to come in contact with. He will heal himself when in low health using Restoration spells.
He was previously a member of the Vigilants of Stendarr years ago after witnessing his family's death at the hands of Molag Bal Vampire cultists, alongside Celann. Dissatisfied with the order, and the fact the Vigil found his methods "extreme", they both left to form their own partnership. It didn't last long, as Celann began to disagree with some of Isran's methods.
In 4E 201, after a recent spate of vampire attacks, Isran went on to revive an ancient order of vampire hunters known as the Dawnguard. He re-established its headquarters in Fort Dawnguard, a massive fortress deep within the Velothi Mountains and rallied new recruits in order to combat the undead menace.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Redguard)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Leader
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance: dark skin, electric blue eyes
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Isran has a strong sense of righteousness and in addition believes it is his duty to protect Skyrim from vampires. Unfortunately, he believes that killing vampires is more important than saving innocent lives and would willingly sacrifice an entire village if it meant killing just one more vampire. Even though he is not from Skyrim, he is proud to live there as heard through his battle cries. Despite no longer being a Vigilant, he still believes in Stendarr. He has quite a cold demeanor initially, perhaps the only trait he shares with his counterpart, Harkon. His unfriendliness goes to new extremes when Serana is among the Dawnguard; he talks to her in harsh tones and constantly refers to her as 'it', even to her face. However, towards the end of the main questline, Isran refers to Serana by her name, rather than 'it', and goes as far to thank her for helping kill Harkon. According to him, his hatred of vampires is what keeps him strong; that, and constant vigilance. Compared to Gunmar who also lost his family to vampires, his drive to purge the land of vampires is not out of protecting people from the vampire menace but out of pure hate. Despite these negative traits, he is still compassionate and forgiving, as he did not gloat about his dire predictions coming true to Vigilant Tolan.
He is so tense and alert that he belittles the Dragonborn for sleeping, claiming it to be a weakness. The Dawnguard's leader is perfectly content expecting the worst to happen. However, while others mocked him, he read the signs and was able to take the right measures.
Isran apparently has a consistent habit of falling-out with people and holding grudges. The Vigil let him go after he proved too "extreme". Celann explains that he was never happy with Isran's rough and violent methods, and broke off their partnership. Florentius, the priest of Arkay, never got on with him either. However, Isran is not so petty as to stay mad at people in times of need. To the surprise of his old colleagues, he recruits them to help the Dawnguard. In his own gruff manner, he continued to care for these people too. Upon hearing of Keeper Carcette and the other Vigilants' deaths, he shows sorrow and compassion for their losses. If anything, it gives him more fuel for his obsession: to exterminate all Vampires.
Isran is a formidable opponent, more than capable of spearheading an assault on vampires. He wields a Dawnguard warhammer with lethal force, especially deadly to Vampires. He also has an arsenal of spells to use. He uses the Dawnguard-exclusive spells of Sun Fire and Stendarr's Aura. He combines bothStendarr's Aura and Stoneflesh to make him truly dangerous to come in contact with. He will heal himself when in low health using Restoration spells.
He was previously a member of the Vigilants of Stendarr years ago after witnessing his family's death at the hands of Molag Bal Vampire cultists, alongside Celann. Dissatisfied with the order, and the fact the Vigil found his methods "extreme", they both left to form their own partnership. It didn't last long, as Celann began to disagree with some of Isran's methods.
In 4E 201, after a recent spate of vampire attacks, Isran went on to revive an ancient order of vampire hunters known as the Dawnguard. He re-established its headquarters in Fort Dawnguard, a massive fortress deep within the Velothi Mountains and rallied new recruits in order to combat the undead menace.
Mogrul
Name: Mogrul
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Mogrul is an Orsimer member of the Dawnguard who can be found either inside Fort Dawnguard or scouting the outer walls in Dayspring Canyon.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Mogrul is an Orsimer member of the Dawnguard who can be found either inside Fort Dawnguard or scouting the outer walls in Dayspring Canyon.
Sorine Jurard
Name: Sorine Jurard
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: General Goods Merchant and Alchemy Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Sorine Jurard is a Breton and expert on Dwemer technology. She will become the weapons specialist in theDawnguard, mainly in crossbows. She uses her knowledge on Dwemer technology to aid in upgrading the Dawnguard's crossbows and bolts.
It is possible for the Dragonborn to acquire a large number of steel bolts from her even if he/she sided with thevampires by using the following exploit. First, the quest "Destroying the Dawnguard" must be active. Before going to the fort, however, create a potion of Fortify Illusion. Now go inside the fort, drink the potion, and cast the Master-level spell Harmony. If the potion is powerful enough, the Dawnguard will not fight you and will, moreover, allow you to talk and shop with them. This exploit can be used to buy an Armored Troll, a crossbow, bolts, and Spell Tomes that are otherwise exclusive to the Dawnguard. Drinks a lot.
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: General Goods Merchant and Alchemy Trainer
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Fort Dawnguard
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Sorine Jurard is a Breton and expert on Dwemer technology. She will become the weapons specialist in theDawnguard, mainly in crossbows. She uses her knowledge on Dwemer technology to aid in upgrading the Dawnguard's crossbows and bolts.
It is possible for the Dragonborn to acquire a large number of steel bolts from her even if he/she sided with thevampires by using the following exploit. First, the quest "Destroying the Dawnguard" must be active. Before going to the fort, however, create a potion of Fortify Illusion. Now go inside the fort, drink the potion, and cast the Master-level spell Harmony. If the potion is powerful enough, the Dawnguard will not fight you and will, moreover, allow you to talk and shop with them. This exploit can be used to buy an Armored Troll, a crossbow, bolts, and Spell Tomes that are otherwise exclusive to the Dawnguard. Drinks a lot.
Ollrod
Name: Ollrod
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Preferred Weapon: Warhammar
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Preferred Weapon: Warhammar
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Tilde
Name: Tilde
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Battle Axe
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Vori
Name: Vori
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and Bandit
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Dayspring Canyon
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
Saliah
Name: Saliah
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Redguard)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Field Agent
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Traveler
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
She can typically be met in a random encounter, possibly be found roaming around Skyrim or in a town patrolling for vampires.
Any attempt at communicating with her will result in a response indicating only that she has business with the Dawnguard and the Dragonborn should stand aside, even if the Dragonborn has finished the Dawnguard side of the questline. On her person, she carries a note giving details of the Dawnguard cache she is charged with stocking up. Saliah is a Dawnguard field agent tasked with refiling Dawnguard caches throughout Skyrim.
Age:
Sex: Female
Species: Human(Redguard)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Field Agent
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: One-Handed Sword
Location: Traveler
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
She can typically be met in a random encounter, possibly be found roaming around Skyrim or in a town patrolling for vampires.
Any attempt at communicating with her will result in a response indicating only that she has business with the Dawnguard and the Dragonborn should stand aside, even if the Dragonborn has finished the Dawnguard side of the questline. On her person, she carries a note giving details of the Dawnguard cache she is charged with stocking up. Saliah is a Dawnguard field agent tasked with refiling Dawnguard caches throughout Skyrim.
Lynoit
Name: Lynoit
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Field Agent
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Traveler
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
His body can be found in a random encounter, next to several vampire ash piles. On his body are his orders and key to a few Dawnguard Caches.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Single
Occupation: Field Agent
Rank: Member
Preferred Weapon: Warhammer
Location: Traveler
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story:
His body can be found in a random encounter, next to several vampire ash piles. On his body are his orders and key to a few Dawnguard Caches.
Vanik
Name: Vanik
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Married
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and stations new initiates
Rank: Commander
Preferred Weapon: Two-Handed Sword
Location: Riften
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story
:Vanik can be found by the magical barrier holding Dexion. It appears he and his squad stormed the cave and killed all the vampires that were holding Dexion. Once he is defeated, the Weystone Focus can be retrieved from the corpse of Malkus to free Dexion.
Age:
Sex: Male
Species: Human(Nord)
Family:
Orientation:
Relationship Status: Married
Occupation: Vampire Hunter and stations new initiates
Rank: Commander
Preferred Weapon: Two-Handed Sword
Location: Riften
Appearance:
Mannerisms and Back-story
:Vanik can be found by the magical barrier holding Dexion. It appears he and his squad stormed the cave and killed all the vampires that were holding Dexion. Once he is defeated, the Weystone Focus can be retrieved from the corpse of Malkus to free Dexion.
Pets
Name: Bran
Sex: Male
Species: War Dog(Husky)
Owner: Dawnguards
Name: Sceolang
Sex: Male
Species: War Dog(Husky)
Owner: Dawnguards
Name: Dawn
Sex: Female
Species: Horse(Bay)
Owner: Saliah
Name: Arvak
Sex: Male
Species: Horse(Skeletal)
Owner: Dawnguards
Sex: Male
Species: War Dog(Husky)
Owner: Dawnguards
Name: Sceolang
Sex: Male
Species: War Dog(Husky)
Owner: Dawnguards
Name: Dawn
Sex: Female
Species: Horse(Bay)
Owner: Saliah
Name: Arvak
Sex: Male
Species: Horse(Skeletal)
Owner: Dawnguards