Lorkh, also known as the Spirit of Man, the Mortal Spirit, or the Sower of Flesh, is the name by which the Reachmen know Lorkhan.[1]
Much like other variations of the Missing God, Lorkh is responsible for the making of the world, which he purposely made into a hard and painful place. The Reachmen believe that hardship is a means to wisdom, and that it was Lorkh who provided it. Therefore, the Reachmen praise and venerate Lorkh's wisdom.[1]
Nature and Identity[]
Lorkh convinced the Spirit Queen Namira to grant him a place where he could create a realm for wayward spirits. He appears in his realm only once in a great while, to aid the Reachmen in times of need. Doing so requires Lorkh to brave the pain and sorrow of his cruel world, a sacrifice the Reachmen supposedly try to imitate via the briarheart ritual.[1]
Representations[]
- Lorkh – Reachfolk Pantheon
- Lorkhan – Altmeri Pantheon, Bosmeri Pantheon and Dunmeri Pantheon
- Sheor – Bretony Pantheon
- Shezarr – Imperial Pantheon
- Lorkhaj – Khajiiti Pantheon
- Shor – Nordic Pantheon
- Sep – Yokudan Pantheon
Appearances[]
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Markarth (mentioned only)[1]