}}__NOTOC__:''"Saint Veloth the Pilgrim appeared before Baranat in shining robes, and smiled upon him, "Baranat, put down your blade and I will make you swifter than bolt of lightning."'' — [[Lore:The Prayers of Baranat|The Prayers of Baranat]]''</noinclude>{{Lore Link|Veloth|Saint Veloth}} , also known as '''Veloth the Pilgrim is ''' or '''Veloth the patron saint of Outcasts and Spiritual Seekers in the Dunmeri pantheon. In the Late Middle [[Lore:Merethic Era|Merethic Era]]Prophet''', he was a prophet and {{Lore Link|Chimer}} mystic who believed hailing from the [[{{Lore:AldmerLink|Aldmer]] culture in [[Summerset Isles}}, either during the {{Lore:Summerset IsleLink|Summerset Isle]] had become decadent. Seeking a more pure and ascetic way of life, he led a great migration of [[Dawn Era}} or Late Middle {{Lore:ChimerLink|Chimer]] (Merethic Era}}. He is best known as the ancestors father of modern-day [[the {{Lore:DunmerLink|Dunmer]]) into the promised land of }} race, when he and his followers split from their {{Lore Link|Aldmer}}i roots and migrated en mass to their new homeland called Resdayn, now known as {{Lore Link|Morrowind}} (Morrowind).{{refRef|name=LOTSVTP|{{Cite book|Lives of Veloth the SaintsPilgrim}}}} The Chimer settled the area rapidly, enjoying a golden age of culture, architecture, and spirituality.{{ref|name=EGTMorrowind|{{Cite book|EGT|Morrowind}}}} Saint After his passing, Veloth taught became arguably one of the difference between most revered figures in Dunmer history, and became known as the Good and Bad [[{{Lore:DaedraLink|Daedra]],Temple Saints|patron saint}} of outcasts and seekers of spiritual knowledge.{{refRef|name=THOTRoSV|{{Cite book|The House Relics of TroublesSaint Veloth}}}} and won the aid of the Good Daedra for his people while also instructing on how to carefully negotiate with the Bad Daedra.<noinclude>

The [[Lore:Velothi Mountains|Velothi Mountains]] are named after him, as are the Velothi towers of Morrowind. The golden age of Chimeri history is known as the period of High Velothi Culture. The influence of antiquity is keenly felt, as 'Velothi' is still an accurate descriptor of the Dunmer people, and is used in connection with references to their oldest cultural traditions.{{ref|name=TS|{{Cite book|The Stranger}}}}{{ref|name=TSV|{{Cite book|The Seven Visions}}}} In addition, many magical items with healing enchantments bear his name, but the most well known artifact is the powerful Judgment of Saint Veloth warhammer, last known to be in the possession of the Background==[[LoreFile:Tribunal|Tribunal Temple]] at the end of the Third EraSummerset Isle map Oblivion.{{refjpg|name=Morrowindthumbnail|Events of [[MW:Morrowindleft|Morrowind''The Summerset Isle'']]}}<noinclude>

Despite coming from a noble background, Veloth viewed his homeland with disdain as he believed Aldmeri society was founded on ambition, greed, and decadence. The young mystic called out to his downtrodden countrymen and found support from those who hoped for a society that preserved traditions, praised honesty, and rewarded the just.{{Ref|name=VTP}}{{Ref|name===Teachings====EFS|{{Cite book|Exodus from Summerset}}}} Seeking a more ascetic, stoic and pure way of life for his followers, Veloth's teachings inscribed the Velothi Prophecies which abandoned the commonly accepted worship of {{Lore Link|Aedra}}, in favor of fundamentalist ancestor worship are still practiced by the Ashlanders who see themselves {{Lore Link|Daedric Princes}} {{Lore Link|Boethiah}}, {{Lore Link|Azura}}, and {{Lore Link|Mephala}}, collectively known as the "Good Daedra".{{Ref|name=DW|{{Cite book|Daedra Worship: The Chimer}}}} He also instructed his followers on how to carefully negotiate with the "Bad Daedra", also known as direct descendants {{Lore Link|House of Troubles}}. This ability to distinguish the good from the Aldmeri peoples who followed bad was a hallmark of the Prophet Velothliving saint, as was his penchant for healing and healing items.{{refRef|name=ZSJoSV|{{Cite book|ZainsubaniThe Judgment of Saint Veloth}}}} Some sources claim that it was Boethiah herself who influenced Veloth's Notesdecision to reject the Aedra through dreams and visions.{{Ref|name=TFoT|{{Cite book|The Fall of Trinimac}}}} Other accounts relate that Boethia took the form of the Aedra {{Lore Link|Trinimac}}and taught Veloth and his followers the rules of {{Lore Link|Psijic Endeavor}}- a method where supposedly mortals could ascend to become {{refLore Link|gods}}.{{Ref|name=POTTCO|{{Cite book|Progress of TruthThe Changed Ones}}}} Heralded  Whatever the origins of Veloth teachings, more and more Aldmeri clans accepted Veloth as their prophet and guide, and the Velothi dissident movement was born. In response, Veloth and his followers were scorned and cast out by the Prophet establishment. The Sapiarchs of {{Lore Link|Alinor (city)|Alinor}} prohibited the schism, and Trinimac's priests condemned the movement for blasphemy and threatened exile, should Veloth's followers not abandon Veloth, .{{Ref|name=DW}}{{Ref|name=TNO|{{Cite book|The True Nature of Orcs}}}}{{newline}} ==The Exodus==[[File:Lore:Boethiah-people-Veloth.jpg|thumbnail|right|BoethiahA fresco of Veloth leading his followers to Resdayn]] is Eventually, Veloth and his followers embarked on a mass pilgrimage from Summerset to the northeast of {{Lore Link|Tamriel}}, with the promise of a new land and a better future. According to the original godcontemporary texts, he "spared not a boat, ration, or strong-ancestor armed soul among his people in this exodus and toiled to reach the land of Resdayn."{{Ref|name=VTP}} Known as the Dark Elves. Through time of Great Despair, Veloth and his illuminationsfollowers traveled for untold weeks, crossed the sea and climbed a mighty range of mountains.{{Ref|name=EotJ|{{Cite book|End of the Journey}}}} Many among the eventual Chimer considered this path to be folly, but they were driven by Veloth's leadership and unyielding certainty and commitment. Veloth drove them onward, chasing a vision that had come to him in a dream. He claimed to have seen a great {{Lore Link|hawk}} in the sky and vowed that the hawk would lead the Chimer'to a new home.{{Ref|name=EotJ}} According to legend, they finally reached a great pass cutting through a mountain range covered in snow, or Changed Folkbut a large wall of ice blocked their path. A young woman appeared before Veloth and demanded that he swear an oath before she would lead them to their new home. Veloth cast aside his mighty Daedric warhammer and vowed to dedicate his life and soul to his people. The young woman melted the wall of ice and revealed a land of fungus and ash: Resdayn.{{Ref|name=EotJ}} Legend holds that when he when Veloth first laid eyes upon Resdayn, renounced a single tear slid down his cheek and froze into crystal.{{ref|name=ONSen|[[Online:Healer Senar|Healer Senar]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} It later became a holy relic imbued with healing and restorative powers.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} ==The Golden Age==Veloth's mass pilgrimage to the new land was a success. After renouncing all ties to the Aldmer , Veloth's followers became known as the Chimer and founded a new nation based on Daedric principles. The Chimer settled the area rapidly and flourished, enjoying a period of high culture which venerated Daedraknown to many as the Golden Age. {{Ref|name=VTP}}{{Ref|name=DW}}{{Ref|name=VoFDE|{{Cite book|Varieties of Faith: The Dark Elves}}}}{{ref|name=EGTMorrowind}} All manner of Dark Elven cultural 'advances' are attributed to Boethiah, from philosophy to magic to 'responsible' architectureand spirituality.{{Ref|name=VoFDE}}{{ref|name=EGTMorrowind}}  One of the first Chimeri settlements in Resdayn was named in honor of Veloth: Narsis-Where-All-Fervently-Praise-the-Prophet-Veloth, which was later shortened to {{Lore Link|Narsis}}.{{ref|name=ONload|ESO [[Online:Loading Screens|loading screen]]}} Although the Chimer built several Daedric shrines while in Summerset, they were done in secret.{{ref|name=ONload}} In their new homeland there was no need for secrecy, which allowed them to build mighty temples to Boethiah, Azura, and Mephala, and established the traditions of worship in Morrowind that were later co-opted by the {{Lore Link|Tribunal}}.{{Ref|name=DW}} Veloth also planted various seeds from Summerset which grew into trees across Morrowind, although very few survived in the following centuries.{{ref|name=ONForlorn|[[Online:Forlorn One|Forlorn One]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} ==Legacy==[[File:ON-place-Eidolon's Hollow.jpg|thumbnail|right|Eidolon's Hollow. One of the holiest sites of Chimer worship of the Good Daedra.]]In the centuries that followed after his death, Veloth became one of the most revered and venerated figures in Dunmer history.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} Veloth is thought of mainly as a peaceful and scholarly soul, to which the Dunmer's healing enchantments that bear his name attest. {{Ref|name=VTP}} Ancient Velothi allegories are uniformly heroic successes of Boethiah over enemies of every type, foundation stories of Chimeri struggle. The spiritual beliefs and metaphysical ideals of Lord {{Lore Link|Vivec (god)|Vivec }} spring directly from the teachings of Veloth, whose movement he regarded as an element of barbarism necessary to break from Aldmeri culture.{{Ref|name=VoFDE}} Over time, some of Veloth's teaching surrounding the worship of the Good Daedra fell out of favor among the Dunmer. An act that the spirit of Veloth curiously agreed with, stating that his time had passed.{{ref|name=ONVeloth|[[Online:Saint Veloth|Saint Veloth]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} The {{Lore Link|Tribunal Temple}} prevailed as the dominant faith circa 1E 700, and Veloth was canonized as a greater saint, patron of outcasts and seekers of spiritual knowledge.{{Ref|name=LotS|{{Cite book|Lives of the Saints}}}} Conversely, the {{Lore Link|Ashlanders|Ashlander}} cult rejects the Tribunal completely and hold true to the teachings and traditions of the Prophet Veloth. They believe that embracing the comforts and decadency of civilization is exactly what corrupted the Aldmer back in Summerset.{{ref|name=NCN|[[Morrowind:Nerevarine cult notes|Nerevarine cult notes]]}}{{Ref|name=ZN|{{Cite book|Zainsubani's Notes}}}}{{Ref|name=PoT|{{Cite book|Progress of Truth}}}} Several houses of worship exist in {{Lore Link|Deshaan}} dedicated to Veloth's memory and to the veneration of relics left him and his original followers.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} Throughout {{Lore Link|Vvardenfell}} are numerous shrines dedicated to Veloth, which grant blessings bolstering Magicka.{{ref|name=Shrine|[[Morrowind:Shrine of St. Veloth#St. Veloth|Shrine of Saint Veloth]] in [[Morrowind:Morrowind|Morrowind]].}} He also became the patron saint of {{Lore Link|House Hlaalu}}.{{Ref|name=MotDGH|{{Cite book|Mottos of the Dunmeri Great Houses}}}} Veloth's people honored him so much, his influence is apparent generations later. The {{Lore Link|Velothi Mountains}} on the border of Morrowind and {{Lore Link|Skyrim}} are named after him, as are the Velothi towers of Morrowind.{{ref|name=EGTMorrowind}}{{ref|name=MW|Events of [[Morrowind:Morrowind|Morrowind]].}} The golden age of Chimeri history is known as the period of High Velothi Culture.{{Ref|name=BtAoM|{{Cite book|Before the Ages of Man}}}} The influence of antiquity is keenly felt, as "Velothi" is still an accurate descriptor of the Dunmer people, and is used in connection with references to their oldest cultural traditions.{{Ref|name=VTP}}{{ref|name=EGTMorrowind|{{Cite book|EGT|Morrowind}}}}{{ref|name=TS|{{Cite book|The Stranger}}}}{{ref|name=TSV|{{Cite book|The Seven Visions}}}} ==Veloth's Relics==[[File:ON-item-Veloth's-Judgement.png|thumbnail|right|Veloth's Judgment]]A number of powerful healing relics are associated with Saint Veloth. Many of these holy artifacts were protected in the vaults of {{Lore Link|Mournhold Temple}} in the centuries following his death.{{Ref|name=JoSV}} ==={{Lore Link|Veloth's Judgment}}===The magical Daedric warhammer Saint Veloth wielded during his exodus from Summerset.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} This symbol of power stood for everything Veloth embodied. Veloth's Judgment was said to have rang with authority throughout the land. It enchantments could cleanse corruption from the souls of those it struck down.{{Ref|name=JoSV}} Veloth's precision with the hammer was such that he could remove the corruption from a soul and leaving the remainder alive and healthy. The warhammer stored the corruption for a time, turning it into energy that could be used by the wielder to enhance the power of the weapon. Veloth saw fit to set aside this weapon when he vowed to turn his attention from war to the task of building a new home for the Chimer in Resdayn.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} Since Veloth's ascension to sainthood, it was rumored to have has gained legendary powers, to the point where it can siphon a living creature's entire soul.{{Ref|name=JoSV}} This rumor turned out to be true when the hammer was {{Lore Link|Veloth#The Maulborn Threat|stolen from the temple}} in the {{Lore Link|Second Era}}. It was eventually returned to the Temple and in the late {{Lore Link|Third Era}} it was in possession of a priest in {{Lore Link|Molag Mar}}. It subsequently made its way into the hands of the {{Lore Link|Hero|Nerevarine}}, who later sold it to the {{Lore Link|Museum of Artifacts}} in {{Lore Link|Mournhold}}.{{ref|name=MW}} ===The Tear of Saint Veloth===This radiant crystal is believed to be a tear shed by Veloth when he first laid eyes upon the land of Resdayn, the new homeland he had seen in his visions. According to the legend, the tear froze as it slid down Veloth's cheek. Kept by the monks of the monastery of {{Lore Link|Muth Gnarr}}, this crystal has great healing and {{Lore Link|Restoration|restorative}} powers - provided the monks maintain a constant vigil and pattern of prayer.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} ===The Holy Vessel of Veloth===This blessed decanter was used by Veloth to carry water to quench the thirst of his sick followers during the exodus, and then later to irrigate the young crops of the new homeland.In the Second Era, the Holy Vessel was housed in {{Lore Link|Selfora}} Temple, Deshaan.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} It is said to be the most important relic in the temple, and the reason why the temple exists at all.{{ref|name=THV|[[Online:The Holy Vessel|The Holy Vessel]]}} ===The Reliquary of Saint Veloth===In the Shrine of Saint Veloth in Deshaan stand The Reliquary. Not a relic, per se, but instead contains perhaps the most powerful and holy relics associated with Veloth - his skull, known as the Sacred Cranium, and bones.{{ref|name=ONHlen|[[Online:Acolyte Hlen|Acolyte Hlen]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} The bones of the saint are said to have many magical properties, and pilgrims travel from across Morrowind to receive the saint's blessing. Legends claim that the most faithful sometimes receive visions of the saint while meditating and praying before the Reliquary.{{Ref|name=RoSV}} ==The Maulborn Threat==In {{Year|2E 582}}, many of Veloth's relics were involved in {{Lore Link|Magistrix Vox}}'s scheme to de-throne the Tribunal. Magistrix Vox bore a personal vendetta against {{Lore Link|Almalexia (god)|Almalexia}} and sought to return Morrowind to Daedric worship.{{ref|name=Online|Events of [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} To achieve her goal, she first unleashed the {{Lore Link|Llodos Plague}} on Deshaan in order to raise an army of plague husks. In the Muth Gnarr monastery, the Tear of Saint Veloth was used by temple monks to slow the effects of the plague. However, a violent tribe of Ashlanders called the {{Lore Link|Vereansu Tribe|Vereansu}} believed this act had defiled the Tear, and they attempted to destroy it until their plan was thwarted by the {{Lore Link|Soulless One}}, working with the {{Lore Link|Ebonheart Pact}}.{{ref|name=ONHB|[[Online:Honor Bound|Honor Bound]] quest in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}}{{ref|name=ONSen|[[Online:Healer Senar|Healer Senar]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}}{{ref|name=ONRav|[[Online:Healer Ravel|Healer Ravel]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} Vox also stole Veloth's Judgment from Mournhold Temple. After the town of Selfora refused to ally with her, she used the hammer to create a dimensional tear, releasing hostile spirits into the settlement.{{ref|name=ONArth|[[Online:Tidyn Arthalen|Tidyn Arthalen]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}}{{ref|name=RtV|[[Online:Response to Vox, First Draft|Response to Vox, First Draft]]}} The Soulless One, with the aid of a temple priest used the Holy Vessel to seal the tear and capture the echo spirit of Vox.{{ref|name=ONArth}}{{ref|name=ONRR|[[Online:Rescue and Revenge|Rescue and Revenge]] quest in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} In an effort to remove the spirit of Saint Veloth from the battle, Vox travelled to the Shrine of Saint Veloth and called forth the spirit of Veloth. She unleashed a wave of destruction and defiled the Shrine by shattered his reliquary and scattered his bones.{{ref|name=ONGami|[[Online:Acolyte Gami|Acolyte Gami]]'s dialogue in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}} This act weakened the spirit of Veloth, and his connection to the mortal plane began to fade.{{ref|name=ONVeloth}} The Soulless One recovered Veloth's bones and restored the Reliquary. In return, the spirit of Veloth bestowed a blessing onto the Soulless One to protect them in their coming battle against Vox. The Soulless One defeated Vox and Veloth's Judgment was returned to Mournhold Temple.{{ref|name=ONASA|[[Online:A Saint Asunder|A Saint Asunder]] quest in [[Online:Online|ESO]].}}

File:LoreON-peopleplace-Velothi Mountains Morrowind.jpg|The Velothi Mountains seen from MorrowindFile:ON-place-Shrine of Saint Veloth.jpg|The Shrine of Saint Veloth in DeshaanFile:MW-shrine-St. Veloth.jpg|A small shirine of Saint VelothFile:ON-place-Narsis.jpg|The city of Narsis, named after Saint Veloth leading the Chimer to Resdayn.