The Disturbing Truth About Sheogorath... - Inside the Mind of Madness - Elder Scrolls Lore

[@badluck5647]

Theory: Only 3 volumes of the 16 Accords of Madness are available, because the other volumes don't exists. It is only called "16 Accords", because Sheogorath is trying to drive Hermaeus Mora mad in a fruitless hunt for the other 13 volumes.

[@sleepysartorialist]

I mean that'd be on brand so probably

[@Acre00]

Reminds me of a senior prank where students released 3 chickens into the school, numbered 1, 2, and 4. School staff spent hours trying to find number 3

[@badluck5647]

​​​@@Acre00 I shamelessly plagiarized

[@LiftandCoa]

That would certainly be in character for sure

[@alemirdikson]

Ok so this is my head canon now. Thank you.

[@Composite7248]

Drewmora is like an absent father. Shows up at the most random times then leaves without a trace.

[@badluck5647]

Only a milk-drinker thinks his dad is coming from the store.

[@badluck5647]

1:22:09 After you play Skyrim for a hundred thousand hours like Drew, you too will start to think Sheogorath is talking to you.

[@sleepysartorialist]

I mean if he's not talking to you are you even PLAYING?

[@BrianNineTails]

The actor, posessed of himself, becomes the PLAYER Whereby, he may enlighten and amuse the crowd I think Sheo would agree with me on that

[@alemirdikson]

You mean to tell me he isn't? Because he's in the room with me right now, and he finds your lack of faith disturbing.

[@leonevermore4819]

A hundred thousand hours? ... amateurs--I said, amateurs!!!

[@TheGreyShaman]

I only had two encounters with sheogorath my whole life through oblivion and skyrim and I already thought he was attempting to reach into our reality via 2D media, I just couldn’t put the phenomena into words until recent times.

[@oysterscrolls]

Drewmora returns to us once more, not too unlike the greymarch.

[@zauvimoo]

Bullgoat smh. Do better.

[@oysterscrolls]

@@zauvimoo Tragoth is a great character. Read his helmets description. He's too good for this world.

[@OllieDust]

I really enjoy the quasi-in universe setting in which Drew presents these videos, adds a lot of flavour that you don't see in other Elder Scrolls videos.

[@flaccidium9350]

Drewmora might only upload a few times per kalpa, but every time is like a blessing from Talos

[@fearlessretaliator4997]

Drewmora, the Doomdrummer, the Daedrologist, we are very fortunate today for we are blessed with another one of Drewmora's great tales.

[@randomfur4202]

A new Drewmora video? On my birthday?! Bestest gift ever dude, thank you!

[@JKERNE_UNKOWN]

Happy Birthday bro!

[@Godfearing-Atheist]

Happy birthday fellow adventurer.

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

happy birthday mr fur4202

[@deadsoul7409]

Happy birthday

[@sleepysartorialist]

Happy birthday to ye!

[@oshii3585]

Words really can't describe the emotion I feel when there's a new Drewmora video. This channel has honestly helped me in ways I didn't think imagine and through things I never knew I needed help with. Maybe I'm overdramatic, I can be at times. But the writing, along with the visuals and soothing voice just do something for me and honestly I've rarely found the same quality of KZbin videos aside from here. Not to mention how much this channel has revolutionised TES lore, Drewmora doesn't repeat the same storylines over and over like the other channels but he adds the things that hardcore fans of the series should know. I will always love this channel and I hope nothing happens to take that away from me. Please keep up the good work.

[@DrewmoraYT]

Thanks for those kind words, Oshii. I appreciate them immensely. And don't worry, my content shows how overdramatic I am as well 😂

[@oshii3585]

@@DrewmoraYT fair enough, maybe that's why I think it's so wonderful 💚

[@nonamesorry7135]

This video was the closest thing to new Elder Scrolls experience we will receive in probably the next 70 years

[@Mecceldorf]

I never did grasp the implication of deafening silence until I read that fable of Sheogorath and Vaermina's contest. I am grateful that Sheo gives us many of the more colorful, unsaturated elements of Elder Scrolls lore through one medium or another. Even then, these aren't nearly as batshit insane as the fan fics Kirkbride writes when no one is watching him. "I just came out of a PIE, you swooning harpy! That is totally bat-*** insane!" ~ Mehrunes Dagon

[@wareforcoin5780]

I love 100% of Kirkbride's contributions to ES lore. Give me whatever he smokes.

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

Dammit... this video became available when I've run out of both wine and cheese. 😂 Have mercy on me, Lord Sheogorath. 🙏 I dare not disrespect cheese.

[@Ninja1Ninja2]

dont fret laddy ye can always give me some lettuce, yarn and a soul gem… or some brain stew i think ill use yours!

[@supposedhumanmars]

When my now adult son was a kiddo, he and his cousin would giggle themselves silly over the name Jyggalag.

[@Flesh_Wizard]

jiggle lag 😂

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

I was begining to worry that something had happened to you, my old teacher. It is good to hear from you again, as it always is. Perhaps when next you grace us with a video, it can be the continuation of your breakdown of Lord Vivek's lessons?

[@realzachfluke1]

I'd love that, I can tell you that!

[@dragonberrymead9525]

40:15 He is speaking the language of the gods Awesome video Drew!

[@Angelikatosh]

Prepared a cheeseboard for this viewing

[@kevblr15]

As well you should do

[@realzachfluke1]

Yo, Angelikatosh is a sick username. I love it.

[@wareforcoin5780]

​@@realzachfluke1Her videos are pretty good too

[@aliensinmyass7867]

A board of multiple giant cheese wheels

[@red1izweird381]

THE CHEESE!!

[@fearlessretaliator4997]

My god Drew, this video was a masterpiece specially the ending. It May sound a little dumb but the last part motivated me to finish a warhammer 40k project i was working on.

[@Tapahtumahorisontti]

The fight between Hircine's beast and Sheogorath's bird is one of my all-time favorites in ESO lore. I think there's another lesson hudden in there as well - the bird represents madness and self-destructive impulses, those itches that you must scratch no matter what. While you can be powerful and indomitable, you can never be saved from yourself or your own madness.

[@VLarraechea]

A new vid from Drew, for Easter, and for the start of the new semester! Right before Law School turns me into one more denizen of the Shivering Isles, one last time. Thank you, dear Daedrologist, as always! Thank you for all your efforts, and all this insanely good quality content.

[@sleepysartorialist]

You got this. And it's the Bar that's gonna do that. I watched it really do a number on a friend (she passed but California's is apparently uniquely brutal and there were familial expectations on top). Just remember to take breaks.

[@VLarraechea]

@@sleepysartorialist I’ve heard the Bar is absolutely brutal. I’m just lucky I don’t have to do it, not being American and all. Just the grade exam to pass after this last semester 😁.

[@WizGallorado]

Drew has to be one of the best elder scrolls content creators. Honestly he deserves all the success in the world.

[@rp21green86]

I've watched this a couple times, and I have to admit, whoever wrote Sheo's lines here did a pretty good job. He is at his core rather unpredictable, so an argument could be made he's too rational, but I don't think it's too much. It really shows how much thought you put into his character, both from a conceptual standpoint, and a fully realized one.

[@bengrave8082]

Drew, your prose is beautiful and your analysis is deeper than anyone else on Nirn. I love your videos so much, thank you for all your fantastic work.

[@badluck5647]

Interpretation: The Tribunal's greatest enemy, second to only Dagoth Ur, is Sheogorath of the House of Troubles. Sheogorath tests the Dunmer by probing them for mental weakness and by tempting them into treachery. The Tribunal has failed both tests. Mental weaknesses have taken a toll as Almalexia is delusional, Sotha Sil is depressed, and Vivic suffers from numerous personality disorders and mental illnesses. The three were also tempted into treachery by a lust for power. This resulted in the murder of their husband, their friend, and their king. After losing her power, Almalexia, in her madness, goes further by murdering Sotha Sil and sending fabricants to attack the Dunmer people. Vivic himself does the greatest betrayal in Dunmer history by allowing Baar Dau, the celestial rock sent by Sheogorath, to fall into Morrowind and trigger the devastation of the Red Year.

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

That would make for an intersting book in morrowind

[@badluck5647]

@@ronnychristenjoyer6778 The Tribunal may be the craziest people in Tamriel. I find it surprising that there aren't more stories about their interactions with the Mad God.

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

@@badluck5647One may argue that Vivec was smart by turning Baar Dau into a symbol of grace by letting it hover above Vivec. "Reject me and you'll die, not by my hand, but by the hand of a god of the house of troubles". It only proves his point.

[@badluck5647]

​@@ronnychristenjoyer6778 I'm not sure if sociopathy is a form of madness by Sheogorath's standards, but Vivec's willingness to destroy the Dunmer just because he no longer has the power to rule them is probably one of most evil events in the Tamriel's history. He could have removed Baar Dau at any time, but he chose not to.

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

@@badluck5647Yes, it's pretty sociopathic I agree. But Sheogorath has no love for the Dunmer, he would have gladly annihilated every single Dunmer without batting an eye if it wasn't for Vivecs intervention. And Azura turned Chimer into Dunmer and basically doomed all of Morrowind because her favorite worshiper Nerevar got killed. She felt insulted by the Almsivi and decided to murder all of Morrowind for it. Given the craziness, Vivec is problably the least crazy.

[@LucasDimoveo]

What a beautiful closing. I didn't expect something so thoughtful and heartfelt. Thank you

[@AKCyrway]

I especially appreciate how Drew just embraces the descent into madness of narrating this one! ❤

[@primrose97]

They only Dremora content I want is from Drew. You and fudgemuppet have given me so much inspiration to start a new playthrough.

[@SenatorHydra]

52:11 Ah, a man of taste I see. Fantastic video as always, thank you for keeping my mind brimming with mad lore as I work on rpg game prep :)

[@Niiiiith]

I check in here every few months and there’s always something amazing

[@hannesgranlund8838]

Omg finaly, your voice is truly uniquely soothing to the mind and soul

[@hannesgranlund8838]

And a gods send after a pretty whack date😢

[@sleepysartorialist]

FR I replay these as bedtime stories tbh

[@sleepysartorialist]

@@hannesgranlund8838 dating is awful i'm so sorry

[@nicolasnamed]

I think this objectively your best video so far Drew! Thank you for bringing forth the awareness of how close to us all Uncle Sheo truly is....

[@D_Pellagrino]

Man, this is the exact thing I was in the mood for today. Thanks, Drew

[@The_Starkindler]

Brilliant work, as always. I adore your storytelling, and it has been great seeing you flex that Divine Spark of yours.

[@Faus4us_Official]

Sheogorath is a tragic character. His 'psyche' was fractured out of jealousy and fear.

[@Josiah100x]

ironically the most human of the gods

[@LucBernier-zs5ty]

Thank you! I'm learning english with your videos and also insane elderscrolls lore! Like always, it's a solid video! Continue your amazing content, Drew!

[@Razazan37]

A new vid. About Sheogorath, and nearly an hour and forty five minutes! Wonderful!

[@joshbeehag4820]

Woo. He arrives again with another great video! Thanks mate. Love every second of it

[@thelastunicorn6663]

@Drewmora has blessed us with a new video, and I am grateful ♥️

[@operationXstudios]

i never expected to be hit so hard emotionally by the delve into the Madgods psyche and his wish for true humanity, thank you for covering one of my favourite princes, I’m going to do a small prayer for Uncle Sheo in your honour

[@PillNye]

Beautiful video, thank you drew. Life’s been tough and this has been a nice reprieve.

[@sleepysartorialist]

Lo, the Daedrologist once again bestows us a massive gift. Thank you, Drew, for keeping the lore alive. It's so inspiring and helps my imagination expand. Very pleasant. 😌

[@LBCreateSpace]

Your writing is so beautiful, honestly

[@bbdf21]

Hey Drew, I just recently started watching Elder Scrolls Lore vids again and noticed you had left Fudgemuppet. I've been binging your videos since, and I need to tell you: Awesome stuff man! Thanks for doing great Content, no matter what project you are doing!

[@Finger112]

Its not Sheogorath to be afraid of, its Wes Johnson's take on many forms of characters in Elder Scrolls.

[@nemilyk]

Most excellent use of a niche Monty Python joke ever... bravo sir. Bravo.

[@Bornwithadkrlman]

Your videos are like poetry.

[@ilari90]

Drewmora, the man, the myth, the legend.

[@klaykid117]

I love, Sheogorath more for his dementia side than his mania side for me, he's the closest of video game character has ever felt to actually talking with a crazy person on the street in real life. The way he's happy one minute and then at the flip of a switch He gets a low voice and just starts threatening you in his low voice and you hope he's just joking over. It's an idle threat because you're standing there Uncomfortably, knowing if you take any kind of action, he's probably going to kill you

[@ericcloud1023]

truly Drew, your ceaseless efforts & eloquent enunciation of innumerable and infinite ascents of these umbral apparitions amazes me! lol much love

[@JarethS]

I was not expecting the 17th accord at the end to hit me in the gut quite the way it did. Well done, Drew.

[@SabrinaEvenstar]

Blessed is Drewmora, for his maddened rambles blur the contrast between what was thought and what was not

[@Godfearing-Atheist]

I have been checking every week for new uploads. ❤

[@2lazy2b2crazy]

It took Drew a while to find a lesser soul gem to summon Uncle Sheo. Love this video!

[@christopheryannatone4406]

My birthday just passed on March 29th, thanks Drew for a brand new video! Can’t wait to dive in!

[@marthapozo4881]

Happy belated birthday! :D

[@ianhowick]

YOU FORGOT THE CALMING PANTS!!1! NEED THE CALMING PANTS! Iron Banner is back. NEED THE CALMING PANTS. SWEETROLL FOR FIMION, PANTS FOR ME!!!!

[@Lyndonmaman]

"Babe wake up, time for cheese"

[@MyUsualComment]

New Drewmora video. Me: Let's go! **Ahem** Let us venture forth!

[@Vicstier]

Only logical explanation for his absence is that Drewmora zero summed and now He is Risen.

[@Littenblitz]

So thankful for your videos, this one in particular. It helps me meditate when I'm going through a rough time.

[@Didymus20X6]

26:20 - "Singing in synchronicity." So the bard was singing The Police?

[@badluck5647]

I would love a story about Sheogorath and Vivec, because Vivec is incredibly mentally ill. Vivec's madness: *Vivec obviously feels guilt as he hides secret confessions in Lessons, and he forces his loyal soldiers to wear the face of his murdered friend. *Vivec's identify issues are extreme where he tries to be all things, "every race, every gender, every hero, both divine and finite." *Vivec's daddy issues are also extreme. He denies even having a father in his lessons and murder the Nerevar, the father-figure in his life. The most extreme sign of Vivec's daddy issues is his abusive, romantic relationship with Molag Mal. *His narcissism helped him achieve Chim. His ego also brings him to the justification that the Dunmer are better off killed by Baar Dur than to not have him as their god.

[@hi-sm6dx]

GOD BLESS ANOTHER DREW UPLOAD!!! thumbnail looks fantastic too ❤

[@verdant9644]

You know its a good day when Drew releases a new video

[@FnRenner]

Good to see Drewmora still kicking. Voice for reading good books.

[@mpnfresh]

Researching, writing, capturing footage, voiceover, editing, etc for a video of this scope is really impressive

[@unicornscake7423]

I'm so happy I found you channel💞💞 My hyperfocus is Elder scrolls and I just love your content! So well made!

[@briskhockey]

I will always comment when a new Drewmora video has dropped. Started playing Snowrunner a while back and I've been going through all the Elder Scrolls Podcasts hoping for a new video soon. And our lord answers.

[@antimon05]

Oh yeah. A Flying Circus reference in a Sheogorath lore video. Drew's still the genius.

[@marthapozo4881]

It's quite fitting now that I think about it. Drew really has a talent. Edit: Gambolpuddy is the glove's actual name!

[@kailenmitchell8571]

Aedra damit Drew! Everytime I listen to your videos on the way to work I miss my exit. You transport me to OBLIVION and I forget where I am and where I am going. Good work sir!

[@themethodofawesome]

A two hour Sheogorath lore video? Thank you Drew! We appreciate you and your hard work!

[@K_Kobe]

Love seeing these videos getting good views man. Keep it up

[@nou6879]

Great video, truly an enjoyable watch - I hope you make more of these long-form videos about Elder Scrolls / Elden Ring / other settings, as they are great for really immersing yourself into the lore :)

[@krillanr]

Beautiful work as always good sir.

[@theace8502]

The great Daedrologist comes back when we needed him the most

[@arrantir]

When a new video from Drewmora is posted - you know it’s going to be a good day! I enjoy these so much I actually went back to watch some of the old ones I didn’t get to see yet

[@DeanoBeano2077]

The GOAT is back!!!

[@KamikazeCommie501]

This is the best channel ever. It makes me want to play Skyrim almost as much as Bethesda makes me not want to play it.

[@HeManUltimated]

A new Drewmore Video - Today is a good day.

[@Anauriel]

Loved this. Thank you!

[@JustinJohnStanley]

these games have such good lore it's 'insane'

[@ForestKitty1000]

Sheogorath is mad god good to enjoy this video well done!

[@RyuuKageDesu]

I've always felt the most connected to Uncle Sheogorath. I guess it's no wonder I became an art teacher.

[@joeaguilera6448]

These are always worth the wait but I really wish they came out more often 😭

[@iKevski]

On the prime day of the Jesters' Fest no jokes were told but stories of madnesses might. Always a good day to see another story from you.

[@RichardMelicsArt]

Been looking for something to listen to while painting and here it is. A new video. Great work man.

[@LeonM4c]

Always a pleasure, one of your uploads, Drew, stay the course.

[@nando8323]

The ending is truly inspiring

[@anigeriantaxidriver5040]

We sleeping good this week boys

[@mineseargent2482]

Drew I’m about to watch every single one of your videos

[@chaossin7425]

It's so fun that all the other princes worked together to stop the god of order, and now the god of madness dances circles around each of them.

[@eyesack6845]

Camelworks used the same image as a thumbnail so I got confused AF because I was like "I've seen this before!"

[@Galimeer5]

What I find interesting is that there are 16 stories in the Sixteen Accords of Madness. One for every daedric prince, obviously...but Sheo is in that count of 16 himself. So is there a story about Sheogorath pranking himself?

[@HardxcoreDarkness]

Uncle Sheo literally said "haters make you famous" regarding the Breton bard before it was cool

[@godleveleldritchblast5257]

36:41 that story gave me a good chuckle.

[@nicholasdaniel2778]

But Drew, you forgot to talk about the greatest person in the Shivering Isles.... Sheldon! The talking grapefruit from Passwall!

[@DrewmoraYT]

The grapefruit may need a 2 hour video of its own :)

[@crabbuckets7506]

I appreciate the Johann Gambolputty reference 😂

[@ravenbelote1801]

Oh no! Not the collywobbles! 😄 Enjoyed the vid. Thank you!

[@denisrivarola2387]

I know I'm late for this video but... Dew is a freakin' poet.

[@ludovicdisson3668]

Great video, thank you so much Drew !

[@keyahkeyshawn]

This is beautiful.