Why is Hermaeus Mora tentacles?

This is a trait commonly attributed to the Necronomicon. His amorphous shape of writhing tentacles is strongly akin to Yog-Sothoth, along with numerous other Lovecraftian monsters such as the Shoggoths. The Lovecraftian theme of forbidden knowledge, which could make a man insane, is also a trait of Mora's lore.
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What is Hermaeus Mora's true form?

Unlike most Princes, Hermaeus Mora does not take on a humanoid form, but appears instead as a grotesque abomination: he is a green mass or void of tentacles and eyes. Apocrypha is Hermaeus Mora's plane of Oblivion—a virtually endless library where all forbidden knowledge can be found.
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What do khajiit call Hermaeus Mora?

Hermorah is the Khajiiti interpretation of the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora.
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What creature is Hermaeus Mora?

Hermaeus Mora is an ancient Atmoran demon who nearly seduced the Nords into becoming Aldmer. Most of the myths about Ysgramor are about escaping the wiles of Hermaeus Mora. Hermaeus Mora is also called the Demon of Knowledge. He is related to the cult origins of the Morag Tong.
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What happens if you say no to the wretched abyss in Skyrim?

What you say to him has no bearing whatsoever on the events of any quest in the game. love him or hate him; it doesn't matter. ^ working with him is necessary to complete the dragonborn dlc. note that he is not called the wretched abyss during that DLC, he's only called that in his appearance in the base game.
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What is the saddest quest in Skyrim?

The Saddest Quest In Skyrim Is Entirely Optional

During the quest "Mourning Never Comes," the player is asked to kill the former lover of a woman named Muiri.
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Is Hermaeus Mora evil?

Hermaeus Mora is overall morally neutral, caring more about collecting secrets and knowledge for its own sake rather than seeking power.
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Can you not serve Hermaeus Mora?

You HAVE to serve Hermaeus Mora to get finish the questline. As a huge egomaniac, I've always hated serving any kind of external power. However, the expansion looked quite fun.
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Does Hermaeus Mora own the Dragonborn?

The answer is yes and no. Technically, the Dragonborn is Mora's new champion, however he doesn't get trapped as Miirak does and could ultimately decide his own fate. Besides, a bunch of other Daedric princes have claimed their soul so there'd likely be a battle over who claims it once they die.
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What race worships Hermaeus Mora?

Hermaeus Mora is also a recognized divine in the Bosmeri Pantheon, usually known as the Woodland Man or Herma-Mora, and was worshipped by a Bosmeri cult known as the Wooded Eye in the events of The Elder Scrolls Online.
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Is Hermaeus Mora an Eldritch?

Embroidered on this hat is the image and symbol of an eldritch god we know as Hermaeus Mora. His many yellow eyes stand out amongst the mass of tentacles that make up his twisted form. He may appear strange and unsettling to those who don't know him.
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What is better, Dragonborn Force Flame or Frost?

Depends on the kind of enemy. I use force against regular fighters such as bandits. But against the ones which are vulnerable to fire such as draugrs, I use flame. I prefer frost magic in general.
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Which Khajiit is the Thalmor assassin?

J'datharr is a Khajiit assassin waiting outside of Windhelm, behind the stables. He is sent by the Thalmor to kill Malborn after the completion of the quest "Diplomatic Immunity," before he can flee Skyrim. He carries a note addressed to him.
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Is Miraak really Dragonborn?

As his nickname suggests, Miraak was the original Dragonborn who lived during the Merethic Era when dragons still dominated Nirn. Unlike most Dragonborn, Miraak served the dragons as a Dragon Priest. He ruled over the island Solstheim which was situated to the northeast of Skyrim and the northwest of Morrowind.
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What is Hermaeus Mora God of?

Hermaeus Mora, sometimes also reffered to as Herma Mora, is a recurring antagonist and anti-villain in the Elder Scrolls series. He's known by the mortals denizens of Tamriel as the Daedric Prince of Knowledge. His sphere is the scrying of the tides of fate of the past and the future.
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Is Hermaeus Mora an angel?

Hermaeus Mora is probably the closest thing Elder Scrolls has to a biblically accurate angel. : r/skyrim.
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Who will claim the Dragonborn's soul?

Since the Dragonborn's soul has the strongest connection to Akatosh, the Daedra only having claims on the soul each claim weakening the last, it makes most sense for Akatosh to have the final say.
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What does the name Hermaeus mean?

Hermaeus Soter or Hermaios Soter (Ancient Greek: Ἑρμαῖος ὁ Σωτήρ; epithet means "the Saviour") was a Western Indo-Greek "King of the Indies" of the Menander's line of succession, who ruled the territory of Paropamisade in the Hindu-Kush region, with his capital in Alexandria of the Caucasus (near today's Kabul, ...
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Are Alduin and the Dragonborn brothers?

Since the Dragonborn has the soul of a dragon, Alduin could technically be the Dragonborn's brother, but this is subjected to debate as he is also mortal. Ironically, despite referring to the Dovahkin as being arrogant, it was his own arrogance that led to his demise.
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Does Hermaeus Mora have a human form?

Hermaeus Mora is one of the most reclusive princes in legend, and only interacts with mortals if he can gain something from the exchange. He frequently tricks mortals for information they might hold, and never is said to appear in human form, instead choosing an inhuman morass of tentacles.
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What happens if you don't poison the soup in Skyrim?

Poison or no poison, you're going to be forced to kill the emperor. If you use the poison, well he'll keel over from that. If you elect to not use it, he'll simply keep eating soup until you decide to kill him.
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Who is the cultist of Hermaeus Mora?

Maormer Admiral Uhlchesis was a known cultist of Hermaeus Mora and scourge of the Eltheric Ocean. It's said that Admiral Uhlchesis' fleet raided the shores of Alinor more than a dozen times before his dark master called him to Apocrypha.
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Who is Hermaeus Mora based on?

Several Daedric Princes are influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft in their design, but none represent this more than Hermaeus Mora, the keeper of knowledge. Specifically, Hermaeus Mora's tentacled design comes from Yog Sothoth, who appears in both The Case of Charles Dexter Ward and The Dunwich Horror.
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What alignment is Hermaeus Mora?

14 Hermaeus Mora: Lawful Evil

Like many Lawful Evil characters, Hermaeus Mora isn't out for destruction. He doesn't take pleasure in suffering, but disposes of his champions when their usefulness runs out. His only interest is in his own goals, and he will strike the cruelest of bargains to advance them.
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Is Hermaeus Mora male or female?

goes and googles Hermaeus Mora p..... Well, actually they are genderless. they just take on certain aperances when dealing with mortals.
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