Birthsigns (Oblivion)

Birthsign Interface — Out of 13 possible birthsigns, players can choose which one their character was born under.

For other uses, see Birthsigns.

"The skies are marked with numberless sparks, each a fire, and every one a sign."

A Birthsign in Tamriel is a constellation under which a person can be born. A person born under a sign is usually bestowed magical bonuses, ranging from increased Magicka to a paralyzing kiss. These bonuses can be perceived as either a blessing or a curse.

Note: lesser powers act like spells and require magicka.

The Apprentice[]

The Apprentice ability confers a 100-point bonus to your Magicka attribute but gives you a 100% Weakness to Magic.

The Atronach[]

With the Atronach ability, the Hero doesn't regain Magicka over time. Instead the Hero has a 50% Spell Absorption to recharge Magicka. Base Magicka is also increased by 150 points.

The Lady[]

The Lady's Blessing confers bonuses of 10 points to Willpower and Endurance attributes.

The Lord[]

Being born under the Lord gives the Hero the Blood of the North lesser power to regenerate up to 90 points of Health and also gain the Trollkin curse, a permanent 25% Weakness to Fire.

The Lover[]

Use the Lover's Kiss power once a day to paralyze an opponent for 10 seconds at the cost of 120 points of Fatigue. Also, members of the opposite sex are more friendly.

The Mage[]

The Mage ability confers a permanent bonus of 50 points to Magicka.

The Ritual[]

Those born under the Ritual use the Mara's Gift power once a day as a powerful Restore Health spell. The Blessed Word can turn the undead.

The Serpent[]

Gains the Serpent spell to cause a slow but potent poison on touch, while simultaneously curing and dispelling magic on the Hero. Casting this spell costs 100 points of Fatigue.

The Shadow[]

Use the Moonshadow power once a day to become Invisible for 60 seconds.

The Steed[]

The Steed ability grants a bonus of 20 Speed attribute.

The Thief[]

The Thief ability grants a 10-point bonus to Agility, Speed, and Luck attributes.

The Tower[]

With the Tower Key power, once a day open a door or container of Average lock level or less. The Tower Warden reflects five points of damage for 120 seconds a day.