Skyrim - All 13 Dragon Priests & Their HAUNTING Stories!

The tales of all 13 Dragon Priests and how they came to be evil monsters!
Dragon Priests were once the loyal servants of dragons centuries ago. The most faithful Dragon Priests were granted high-ranking positions and immense power! But upon Alduin's banishment, the Dragon Cult fell into ruin. 13 prominent Dragon Priests now remain, and take the form, of undead liches!
Each presents an obstacle in the Dragonborn’s path, however, there is much more to the Dragon Priest's stories than you may know!
Greetings Wizard’s, today we’re going to take a look into the evil past and sinister backstories of Dragon Priests!
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Krosis (02:16)
Morokei (03:28)
Nahkriin (04:51)
Otar the Mad (06:20)
Rahgot (07:57)
Vokun (09:26)
Volsung (10:25)
Miraak (11:17)
Vahlok the Jailor (12:43)
Ahzidal (13:50)
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[@theWelshWizard]

Trying something a bit different this time… Skyrim lore 📖 Hope you enjoy! Sidenote: apologies for the delay in getting this one out, been working very hard on it for a long time! A like is greatly appreciated 👍 and if you want more epic storytelling content from a wisdom packed Welsh wizard, Subscribe now! 🧙‍♂️ Which Dragon Priest do you fear most? (Comment below) 👇 *FAQs* Q: There's no mention of Konahrik here? 🧙‍♂️ Unfortunately, there is no Dragon Priest with the name Konahrik, and since this video is solely about the Dragon Priests and not about the masks, Konahrik is not featured. Nevertheless, I'm thinking about making a follow up video covering the lore and fan theories behind Konahrik, stay tuned for that! Q: What/who do you think is Konahrik? 🧙‍♂️ I think that the mask may belong to Vahlok (seeing as he's the only one without a mask), but part of me also believes that Kohnahrik (Warlord) is a reward for anyone strong enough to take down the 8 other Priests - it's a fitting title! 😈

[@thehorsemanofwar5467]

Yes a Skyrim lore video by another Welsh something that is aimed at me that isn't complete bull Edit: 100% Otar the Mad you also forgot to mention the most important dragon priest of all my G, there is no evidence that the mask was never worn

[@callumtorrance9180]

Miraak because he actually poses the greatest threat

[@theWelshWizard]

@@thehorsemanofwar5467 *Spoiler Alert* that's what I like to hear! :) Otar the Mad 👍 Oh, do you mean Kohnarik? Will be making a follow up video in the future which will cover all the masks! 🧙‍♂️

[@thehorsemanofwar5467]

@@theWelshWizard yes my G didn't want to spoil it for those who have never collected the masks 🤣🤣

[@theWelshWizard]

@@thehorsemanofwar5467 oops 🙊 added a *Spoiler Alert*

[@LikeIGiveAShit]

I like to think Krosis committed tax fraud and the dragons insisted on talking about his extended car warranty, which led to him hiding in shearpoint, rising from the coffin in a furious final stand assuming the player wanted him to pay his taxes

[@zhiracs]

"I don't care WHO the IRS sends, I am NOT! PAYING! TAXES!"

[@LadyRevan7]

Lmao XD I love it!

[@noahbrecker1129]

@@zhiracs LMAO i love it

[@culturecanvas777]

I doubt your story because the dragons are in Shearpoint. I think Krosis owe back taxes to the then-nascent Nord government, so he hid in Shearpoint with the then-outgoing Dragon public administration, to avoid prosecution from the Nordic tax bureaus. That plan went well, until Dovahkiin, a representative of many Nordic governments as well as a notorious debt collector (three Riften residents have filed complaints), intrude his abode and seize his assets.

[@lordofshades9852]

@@culturecanvas777 "you haven't payed your taxes in... 500,000 or more years sir, please just stay calm while justice is served"

[@johnyio4225]

Ahzidal's story is pretty sad. He went to learn enchanting, but came back to his family slaughtered by the elves. He then went on to learn more enchanting from all elves, snow elves, wood elves, orcs, dwarves, dark elves, high elves, etc. After learning all he could, he went back to slaughter all the elves who killed his family. After killing them, he wasn't satisfied. So when he heard that the companions were on a crusade to kill elves, he sought out Ysgramor to provide his services. Skyforge steel along with his enchanting, made the companions unstoppable against the elves. He created Wuuthrad for Ysgramor to kill all elves. After that, he became a dragon priest, and was sealed in Solstheim. The armor he wore to fight, was sealed inside with him as well. Ahzidal's Armor, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots, Ring of Necromancy, Ring of Arcana. All powerful enchanted armors, proof of his mastery over the school of enchanting.

[@brendangiger]

Well yes and no. he did become a dragon priest, but he did it because he wanted to continue to learn more about enchanting and to continue to gain power. The dragons recognized that, helped it, and that was how he ended up a dragon priest.

[@justinwinningham4892]

Relax John.

[@acompy]

@@justinwinningham4892 he seems pretty chill to me.

[@highlordlaughterofcanada8685]

And then he sold his soul to a demon Lord. Bruh

[@alfredovillalobos7481]

@@justinwinningham4892 Relax "Justin"

[@lasagnasux4934]

I like to think Krosis was a thief in a proto-thieve's guild who lost someone dear to him, or his guild was wiped out and his Sorrow led him into the dragon cult and into an evil state of mind. And he was buried alone because thieves work alone and he didn't have a cult under him, but just did sneaky jobs for the cult and was powerful enough to earn his own mask.

[@theWelshWizard]

That's a cool theory!

[@heathermelton5688]

I think he might have been a previous guild master

[@jaydream6227]

He was actually raped by a dragon, that's how he died.

[@longliveliljay1670]

@@jaydream6227 how do you know

[@bandawin18]

@@jaydream6227 wait what

[@trevorreid9142]

I actually killed volsung because I thought it was the clavicus vile mission. Imagine my annoyance when I checked the map to find out the cave was on the opposite side of the mountain

[@nikolaidotsenko1718]

lmao this is so skyrim "I was told to kill a dog but I accidentally killed an ancient lich instead"

[@l0sts0ul89]

@@nikolaidotsenko1718 happens to the bets of us aye?

[@knightr0685]

@@l0sts0ul89misspell

[@aidankeogh9994]

I've long imagined that Krosis, though a devout dragon priest, was a man who spent a great deal of his time among nature and the dragons out in the wilderness. And so, didn't care to have a great temple erected around him, preferring to die as he lived- at relative peace, indisturbed in the wilderness of Skyrim.

[@Balinux]

That's too nice for a dragon priest. Did he have little animal friends as well?

[@anut8733]

But Sorrow doesn't bode well with nature

[@khajiitimanus7432]

​@@Balinux Yes, he has a giant pet lizard.

[@Top_Hat_major_general]

@@khajiitimanus7432 no not scirron its too soon

[@LegendaryGary17]

​@anut8733 perhaps he is not sorrowful for nature but someone he lost, and thus turned to faith to guide him?

[@rinsatsuki2417]

I think that Vokun is possibly a b*stard child of Ysgramor. This would explain why his name means shadow (In a way, living in the 'shadow' of Ysgramor.), why his backstory is next to non-existent (B*astard children of rulers and similar figures are generally kept a secret from the public.), and it would explain why he has a scroll detailing Ysgramors bloodline. On another note I also have a theory that the wooden mask is Vahlok the Jailor's mask, as it is used to get into the sealed room of labyrinthian, and (once you have all the dragon priest masks of course) allows you to acquire the sealed dragon priest mask.

[@gaymansupreme]

Miraak stole Vahlok's mask.

[@thebusinessgoose129]

@@sparksy6273 I think that the one locked away is Miraak's original mask, maybe Vahlok managed to take it, and that Vahlok is jailing the mask so when Miraak comes back he'd have to defeat all the dragon priests in order to get it back. I believe Hermaous Mora (forgot how to spell it) made Mirrak a new mask as a substitute, which is why it resembles the Hermaous's tentacles.

[@thebusinessgoose129]

It would also make sense for the Solstheim priests masks to not be needed to unlock it considering they're likely apostles of Miraak since they can summon seekers.

[@culturecanvas777]

Whoa, that is good. 😊

[@Psychicduelistrbd]

This is pure speculation as I have nothing to base it on but the other two perks of the mask, but Krosis being in the open wilderness instead of a temple always seemed to fith with the ranger/alchemist view of him I had. The funny thing about Otar the Mad is that in ESO you can overhear Sheogorath during a quest in Northern Elsweyr he mentions Otar, my guess is that Sheogorath is the reason Otar went mad.

[@theWelshWizard]

Interesting, didn't know he was mentioned in ESO 🤔

[@VERGILGASM]

That's actually hilarious. Fun fact: Sheogorath is lorewise the Hero Of Kvatch from Oblivion.

[@Frank_Ditch]

@@VERGILGASM is that really true though?

[@jonathanjoestar6616]

yeah sheograth literally talks about being their for the events of oblivion and martin becoming Akatosh

[@MrSoup-zs4rd]

@@Frank_Ditch Yes, the original Sheogorath had his curse broken and reverted to being Jygalaag. The Hero of Kvatch was the last one holding the Staff of Sheogorath, which probably slowly turned them from a mortal into a true Daedric Prince.

[@cicerossweetrollz]

I would say that Krosis (sorrow) was named so because either he had lost his people (note that he doesn't have any followers along with no temple) or that he was the hitman of the cult and basically the spy (hence the sneak perks). However, he is incredibly powerful so he could've been the warlord of the cult and whomever came to cross his armies would have nothing but sorrow after Krosis was done with them (personification of the word "Sorrow"). Also, his wall that he guards is the only one that gives you a full shout "Throw Voice" (also a sneak perk). Or maybe he just wanted to be left alone with his pet dragon where he could get away from the politics of everything and lie in peace....until a bumbling DB buffoon comes stomping around and wakes him up from his 1000 year nap XD

[@BrandonP8176]

Krosis is the most difficult Dragon Priest I've ever faced lol. Took me nearly 10 minutes to defeat him.

[@theWelshWizard]

Yep, he's a challenging priest and the dragon doesn't help lol

[@doctorlefthandthread]

I always found him difficult. I find not going too close to the word wall until I defeat the dragon first helps. Krosis will not come out of his tomb until you are close to the word wall.

[@theWelshWizard]

@@doctorlefthandthread that's a good strategy!

[@Person-et7bn]

For me he glitched and just stood there while I killed him

[@BrandonP8176]

@@Person-et7bn Yeah this has happened to me also.

[@josephmaller592]

These are magnificent Undying Liches' back story stories! Nice Job!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you!

[@josephmaller592]

@@theWelshWizard You are welcome.

[@cjtheevilghost5711]

I remember the first time I came across Krosis. I had never seen a Dragon Priest before, so I thought I could take him. I was horribly wrong.

[@brendangiger]

Ahhh, good. I thought I was the only one. It's that damn staff of his that always hurt the most!

[@oddfreaks6452]

Me too man…

[@jordavira2147]

The dragon with him makes it worse

[@ryanhernandez5632]

Lol same here. I remember my first run almost 12 years ago, spent 12 hours non-stop exploring. I completed the dragon bridge bounties, saw the dragon and said what fun before I Finnish today. I slayed the beast by daggers and thunder. Off to claim my prize at the thu'm epatath krosis rose I did battle believing he was just a draguer who doesn't want to walk. I was then one shot of the Cliff by his spells only to realise I hadn't saved any of my data the whole session and my last quick save was a hour after starting. Lol

[@zagzig3734]

@@ryanhernandez5632 17 years ago?

[@royalcoyote15]

He's welsh, a wizardz, and back after 2 months

[@theWelshWizard]

Haha been working on this one for a long time! Hope you enjoy 🧙‍♂️

[@orion3740]

Krosis was in love with a dragon, however they died and with their death all of his wants. So his last task to his followers before they became free was to place his tomb near the words of power his love had made. Forever guarding their legacy from thieves and unwanted guests. Alone for his failure to protect his love and master, forever sorrowful and full of remorse. BUT THATS JUST A THEORY A LAME THEORY THANKS FOR READING!!!!!

[@davidevans7477]

I remember when I first played skyrim. Found Krosis by accident. Every playthrough would have me going there, kiting rocks, and using 400 plus arrows to take him down, and get that sweet sweet mask.

[@MrEtamsorojam]

Probably a stretch, but I think Krosis earned his mask by being the best at infiltrating the ranks of the Dragon Cult's enemies, destroying them from within. His "Sorrow" being that he lived two "half-lives" instead of one full, always keeping a distance from everyone in order to do his job. His use of a fire staff and ice magic might also serve to show his "dual-nature".

[@luissosa320]

Itss funny that Krosis has a dragon prottecting him, I'd think it would need to be the other way around, Krosis protecting the dRagon cause man that guy is hard as FUCKKKKK

[@theWelshWizard]

😂 if you know.. you know!

[@lasagnasux4934]

I figure that Dukaan, being in solstheim, was one of the skaal, who are devout worshipers of kyne (by whatever name they call her) and he left them to pursue greater power.

[@placeholder2586]

They don't worship kyne though?

[@lasagnasux4934]

@@placeholder2586 I think they call her the All-Maker being the nature deity in TES lore, just like Akatosh/Alkosh is the same deity just different names.

[@placeholder2586]

@@lasagnasux4934 except the all maker is the time God nature God war god etc The all maker is the only God the skall worship and not just some stand in for an existing one

[@lasagnasux4934]

@@placeholder2586 really? I always thought it was kyne. Well, whatever, akatosh, then

[@placeholder2586]

@@lasagnasux4934 no its not akatosh Not kyne Not dibbela Not mara Not talos The all maker is its own thing in skall religion and it controls everything

[@linkalot7415]

The dragon priests were always my favourite part of Skyrim... They scared me so much and were so powerful but I was absolutely obsessed with them!! My biggest goal on every playthrough was always to collect all of their masks.

[@LynxfireeGaming]

In the anniversary upgrade for Skyrim SE on Xbox one (idk about pc) there is Bloodchill Manor where you have a place to display all of the dragon priest masks

[@kaseflip9655]

Your style of editing and storytelling is awesome! I'm glad I found your channel.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@diacanthusreef3609]

Theory on Krosis 'Sorrow' or 'Apologies' He isolated himself as a form of self atonement/absolution for some form of failure (Zul Mey Gut means "Voice Fool Far", so telling of his foolishness publically) and/or as a punishment by his dragon masters for, again, some form of failure. The 'Throw Voice' dragon shout accompanying his tomb being representative of the message, mockingly, left behind by his entombment. The shout is also more expensive to cast if not used in-full (30s vs 15s vs 5s cooldowns) which gives me the impression this is a story best told in full to portray the message and accompanying lessons fully (which is ironic considering we have nothing concrete to retell). The mocking nature is further reiterated by the voice lines this shout produces. Normally I wouldn't assume a direct association for any other word wall shouts with the dungeons accompanying dragon priest, but given its the only 3-word 1-wall shout in the Skyrim worldspace/game that comes to mind, I figured there is contextual significance. The translation on the word wall (the full shout's 3 walls being hidden in game files vs the in-game 'condensed' wall; take that for what you will) may be some form of representative retelling of that failure; seems common within ancient Nordic storytelling/pantheon (at least thats the impression I always get myself) so I made the jump on that basis.

[@AugustZephyr]

I accidentally stumbled across Krosis at the beginning of my very first game....only because I saw a dragon and decided to go kill it. His mask helped so much earlier on in the game.

[@theWelshWizard]

Yeah it adds some very nice bonuses for the stealth builds 🥷

[@ViniZiello]

I like to think Krosis had the slightest bit of sorrow for his deeds as a dragon priest and have isolated himself as some kind of attunement or something like that. I have no lore to back this, it's just something i like to think

[@hildebos1653]

Ooh, and the word 'krosis' means 'sorrow' or 'apologies'!

[@thegrimreaper8790]

@@hildebos1653 he probably felt great sorrow and decided to live the rest of his days as a wander

[@treybrzezowski3259]

A little tip about Volsung: You can skip his dungeon and get his mask as early as level 1. Every time I've gone to face him, he has some odd behavior where if I start hitting him with a weapon or punch as soon as he comes out of his coffin, he just stands there and takes it without attacking. Easy way to level your weapon of choice early on, AND a very versatile Mask as early as you want! Oh and also a word of Whirlwind Sprint.

[@ViniZiello]

Fun fact: Dukaan is how we call count Doku from star wars in Portuguese, because Doku sounds exactly like "of the ass"

[@Makarosc]

So its sounds like poopoo in Portuguese too

[@undergroundmetallyrics3225]

Dooku

[@Matsubusa69]

Ahh! I love the cinematography in this one! Good vid, o powerful wizard!

[@theWelshWizard]

Haha glad you enjoyed it! 🧙‍♂️

[@TheBest-qb9ip]

I can’t believe this guy doesn’t have more subscribers, this is some of the most cared about content I’ve seen.

[@recycledfelines]

One of the most underrated content creator

[@artisticbang9111]

I thought, "Krosis" means "Hunter" and the reason he's tomb was on a mountain because he loves the outdoors. Thanks for clearing that up

[@collectorofmyst2107]

Actually, if I recall correctly, Hunter in the dragon tongue is ‘ah’. Odahviing’s name means ‘Snow-Hunter-Wing’ or something like that

[@kaiburtenshaw2837]

Goofy-ah speculation *badumsch*

[@Changeling]

Just found this channel. You did an awesome job on the video. In a lot of cases it's difficult to get a full picture as many of the Priests don't have a backstory given at all, and the ones that do don't have one that's fleshed out. Even Miraak suffers for this and he was the antagonist in the Dragonborn DLC. One theory I saw regarding Otar the Mad was that his madness could have been caused by Hevnoraak and his mind control experiments. Krosis could have been a thief or an assassin for the Dragon Cult. Another possibility is that he could have also been the sole survivor when his followers were attacked during the aftermath of the Dragon War. I always thought that Vahlok-at the time he fought Miraak-was Konahrik, but when he took up his vigil waiting for Miraak's return he gave up the mask of the Warlord (which also explains why he doesn't have a mask). It strikes me that the Konahrik mask is one that would be reserved for the most powerful Dragon Priest. We know that Vahlok was at least on par with Miraak in terms of raw power-their fight according to the account in _The Guardian and the Trator_ lasted for three days before he got the upperhand-and he didn't have any perks gained from reading Herma-Mora's Black Books or a Dovahsil, things that the Konahrik mask could have compensated for.

[@rustamhajiyev2531]

i genuinely love this guy, i wish there were more content creators like him

[@Party_Almsivi]

You’re becoming my second favorite Welshman! Keep at it my man!

[@theWelshWizard]

Must…. reach… first!! 👀 haha much appreciated, thank you 🙏

[@encyclochameleon6751]

based on where he is buried and the word wall next to him that reads (translated) "Modir the Far raised (this) stone in memory of his brother, Oskar the Fool, whose voice was weak and not (the) mighty Thu'um of his clan." I think Krosis is Modir, and his (likely younger) brother was so weak in the voice compared to his older Dragon Priest brother that his shame led to the death of himself at the hands of other dragon priests and left Modir to take on the new name, Krosis

[@Prowler142]

Theory time. So considering they were once Skyrim's ancient jarls we can say: Rahgot - ancient ruler of the Rift Otar- ancient ruler of the Reach Volsung - ancient ruler of Haafingar Vokun - ancient ruler of Hjaalmarch Morokei - ancient ruler of Bromjunaar (Old Whiterun's capital) Krosis- ancient ruler of the pale Hevnoraak - ancient ruler of Falkreath Miraak - ruler of Solstheim Now for Nahkriin I would say he was probably the ancient ruler of Eastmarch , giving the deep connection of the ancient nords with dragons and his connection with Alduin. Konahrik was meant to be the High King ,and maybe the ancient ruler of Winterhold, giving that it was the 1st capital of Skyrim and there's this theory about him being Shalidor Of course he could've also been the ruler of Eastmarch , with his temple Revahkeim being just up the mountain (although that is a mod and not canon).

[@WurrzagsMorkyMischeif]

How do you only have 14 thousand subscribers. The production value for such an overlooked video is insane

[@callumtorrance9180]

Great video! I've been waiting for someone to cover all the dragon priests. It has never been done. Also btw all the little sound effects really made me laugh. Probably better than being scared haha. Very unique and distinctive aswell. I like this editing style.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you! They have actually been covered by some other creators before, but I thought I'd throw my WelshWizard spin on it 🧙‍♂️ The intention was horror, but glad I could make you smile lol :)

[@iambnc6168]

There's still more...hopefully we get more in es6

[@theWelshWizard]

Oh you can bet there'll be more when es6 drops! 🙌

[@Xiporah]

On every single play through, I always take a moment to lay a flower on Valdar's throne as acknowledgement and remembrance for his centuries of vigil and sacrifice before I leave Valthume.

[@j.pinardgaming985]

*Unprecedented Video Quality* I've missed you, Welsh. *This really Took me by surprise, How fantastic you did this!* Edit: What!? The most likes I've ever gotten!! Thanks! Love you guys. Let's unite under (Welsh) Wizardry! *Cringe*

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you for the very kind words, much appreciated! 😊

[@davidradloff-licht]

Amazing vid!! I adore lore videos and videogame lore itself so I am happy to see you dip a bit into it here! You did a very excellent job with this one. It was very well polished. I liked the way you messed with your voice depending on what the screen showed, it was a nice touch. As always I look forward to your next video and to what you do next! Thank you for the entertainment, it was just what I needed today.

[@theWelshWizard]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! I definitely took my time with it, and glad to see its paying off :) I myself was never into the lore when the game first released, but my friend was. I never really understood why he was so fascinated lol, but after all these years, now I'm beginning to see why! I'll definitely be making more lore based videos in future having had such fun learning about these priests. Thanks again David for your support, it's really appreciated! 🧙‍♂️

[@sodiumplate6966]

Tbh, I've never considered Miraak to be entirely evil. Antagonistic towards the LDB and with an ego bigger than Tamriel, yes. But not wholly evil. We don't know why he turned on the dragons, but we do know he turned against Mora because he wanted to be free. I also disagree with Nahkriin being Alduin's personal priest, but that's because I like to think Konahrik took that role with Nahkriin being his/her student, taught to take up his/her role upon his/her death which happened very close to Alduin's defeat against the three Nord heroes, hence why his mask is not unique and why we never faught Konahrik. Konahrik wasn't able to become a lich because he/she did not preform the rites to do so, either convinced his/her mask made him/her immortal or because he/she died too soon. Thus, he/she does not guard Sovngarde. But those are just my own little headcanons.

[@backpug1228]

Well, Dragons were the Overlords of Men. We dont know how the social structure was but while they had humans that would handle all the other affairs, dragons must have somewhat shown that they are more importants and stand over all men. And Miraak learns that he is Dragonborn, he has the soul of a dragon. There is your answer. Because he is a dovah, he has the instinct to dominate. Coupled with living his whole life beforehand as a servant under dragons claw, its self explaining why he rose up against them. Maybe same as with Mora. He wants to have fate in his own hand.

[@TheNecroFisherman]

I don’t consider Morokei necessarily evil either. No claw door sealing him or coffin, he was prob doing his own thing for millennia and acquired the staff (the staff only appears randomly and he must’ve found it). He also somehow knows cyrodilic when he’s from a time he shouldn’t, as most draugr/priests… so he also was gaining knowledge after death. Savos and his colleagues kinda just busted in his home and paralyzed him for a century. I’d be mad and have beef with Aren too.

[@richardsmall8940]

hevnoraak, moreki and konahrik i think are my favorite.......hevnoraak has my favorite temple and quest.....controlled an army even serving him in death, you have to destroy at least 2 or all 3 of his vies of blood to weaken him and hes still possibly the strongest priest to fight...........volsung was quite powerful to...vahlak the jailer seems good to...duukan and zakrosis as well.....

[@kookurikapooh]

The editing quality is insane. Mad props, my guy. Keep it up!

[@RuneZ07]

Its cool when he uses the elder scroll border to look back in time

[@BrandonP8176]

Whenever I face Nahkriin, his health is always around 50% when I encounter him. Do you know why this might be?

[@brodyrichter8113]

Maybe it's because you're "forced" to face him, but has the same health, to make it a bit more fair?

[@BrandonP8176]

@@brodyrichter8113 I suppose that would make sense considering that we already have to deal with all those Draugr Deathlords before we reach him.

[@theWelshWizard]

Just found your answer here: en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim_talk:Nahkriin_(creature) The very last paragraph states that it's due to a script error

[@mrcthulhu47themad45]

Lore reason its because your so badass that your entrance does 50%of targets health by shock and awe

[@Gorillabagpipes]

I've never had to fight him coz he just keeps floating toward his staff while I attack him

[@tootallforyou112]

I believe vokun was the leader of a secret police that would root out dissent in the dragon cult and their slaves. After the banishment of alduin his secret police kept operating but now gathering scrolls and treasure for vokun so he could gain power. But as all things do they eventually died so he raised them as drauger so they could continue to serve him. This explains his name as well as the scrolls in his tomb.

[@mrdreamer7634]

this is one of the best skyrim videos ive seen good job man

[@theWelshWizard]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@konahrikb1578]

Is anyone else wondering how the Staff of Magnus ended up in Morokei's hands when it was seen out in Tamriel during ESO and TES III? My best theory is that one of Savos' fellow students brought it to Labyrinthian and tried to use it against the priest, only to die and have it land in his hands.

[@amarok9749]

Cool to find someone also in wales who likes skyrim and uploads good content!

[@GrouchyRaccoon]

I'm loving these videos. I've spent so long breaking Skyrim at this point it's refreshing to dive deep into the lore again.

[@ruinvixi]

I was just expecting a lore video. This was basically horror stories. The editing and effects were well done and creeper me out while watching something that normally wouldn't disturb me. Well done

[@callansimson5307]

I didn't want this video to end, it was so good and entertaining with the story!

[@rokuzo5399]

Good to see you back wizard :)

[@theWelshWizard]

It sure has been a while! Thanks :)

[@excusemebutwhat3587]

I think Morokei was a right hand man, or the "jarl"'s wizard for the clan, because his tomb is held in Labrinyth, which guards the last mask and the wooden mask, steals magicka for his own, and has his own special "key".

[@KrisLV69]

This is incredible, the cinematography is second to none. Great job!

[@Skylersthemann1]

This was amazing! The effects, sounds, overall editing was great! You did a great job to telling their stories and painting them as the scary guys they are. When the first story was being told and the scary flashing editing happened I was like, oh this is gonna be spooky and I'm here for it!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! :)

[@EvoLego-The-Supervillain]

You make such great videos! The editing and narration is fantastic. It's only a matter of time until you become one of the bigger channels on Skyrim youtube.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you, that means a lot! :)

[@darthklooze6843]

Wooow it was incredibly well done! Nice job bro!

[@hambikv8005]

This is some high quality edits. Well done. 👍 and this part 12:50 was awesome 😂

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! More lore vids to follow, stay tuned 🧙‍♂️

[@chesterstevens8870]

My theory of Zahkriisos is that He was not in fact a member of the Bloodskal Clan himself, but was in fact an ancient enemy of theirs. Perhaps a champion of their family destroyed him with the heirloom blade and had him buried beneath their Barrow, as a means to posthumously ensure He could not rise again to aid in Miraak's ascension. Regrettably their names and deeds were lost to time, consigned to be forgotten unlike Vahlok.

[@alandensir3486]

Awesome video and the edits were magnificent. Keep up the good work!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you, much appreciated! 😊

[@harrymaskell1833]

Such a well put together video, multiple times I thought to myself 'this must have taken him ages'. Well done fella 👍

[@theWelshWizard]

Just over 7 weeks with work to do alongside - thank you mate, appreciate it :)

[@kyanpepper7106]

The editing in this is sick! Loved the spooky horror-esque visuals too!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks man!

[@jojoisepico82]

i recently found your channel and i love your content and editing. you deserve so much more attention!

[@larsrons7937]

Great video, good clips, very informative content. And a bit of humour too. Great that you included *timestamps* in the description, very useful for later reference.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed!

[@DMarkond]

We know Volsung was a khajiit not a nord. Bethesda released a bunch of dragonpriest merch showing their faces when alive and he was a white furred khajiit with yellow eyes.

[@jimboeeek]

This was well edited and informative! The Dragon Priests are terrifying yet fun to encounter, thanks!

[@mrdredward129]

That is some top-notch editing. I love it.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you sir! 🤓

[@chriskaplan6109]

Dope production value on the video! This was great 👍

[@DaleTrevors]

This has been the first of your videos I've stumbled upon. Of course, now I plan to watch the rest, too, because your presentation is so captivating.

[@carternagy6433]

One of the first videos I've watched from you, I honestly love this one!

[@theWelshWizard]

Welcome, and thank you! Plenty more story telling content to follow, stay tuned! 🧙‍♂️📖

[@fernandodiago315]

most amazing video editing of skyrim content i have ever seen :D thanks

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks for watching!

[@michalkostka5452]

I'm absolutely amazed by your editing effort and attention to tiniest audio and visual details in the video.

[@theWelshWizard]

That means a lot sir, and glad you enjoyed, thank you!

[@thearishok2802]

All of the Solstheim Dragon Priests gave me so much trouble. Ahzidal scared me the most.

[@stevev4777]

Great job man! Keep up the great work!

[@sadcrab9125]

Wow. I can feel just how much effort you put into this video. You have an excellent voice and you've presented everything in such a captivating way. I am so disappointed that I've only just now found you. At least now I'm subscribed and can catch up on all your videos lol

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! I'm just getting started, you're here early - welcome aboard wizard🧙‍♂ :)

[@purplehaze2358]

0:20 This transition was absolutely genius. Surprisingly downright cinematic.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you sir!

[@10yenmechanic50]

The small clips add so much. Great video👍

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks!

[@aktony6223]

This is magnificent work! This is up there with the history channel in quality

[@dr.bright2446]

Very well done Video!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you sir, much appreciated!

[@paragonflash8937]

Love the edit of the voice being muffled by the camera accidentally going into the water love the vids

[@rohandcosta4019]

Love the editing style awesome video

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you!

[@briancorliss]

This is really well done usually not a giant fan of lore videos but really enjoyed this

[@theWelshWizard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kyledadumb4354]

I love your wizards robes! And I love the info on the dragon priests. Keep up the amazing work! 🙂

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you sir! Will do! 🧙‍♂️

[@pouria1033]

very well done and great edits

[@theWelshWizard]

Much appreciated!

[@TheDecree93]

Camera work and editing was awesome!

[@theWelshWizard]

Glad you liked it!

[@ashutoshhiremath720]

LOVE his editing, its just perfect

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you! :)

[@MyHentaiGirl]

Aye my man, love your all shout video I never get all the masks from them xD

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks man! Yep, those Dragon Priests are damn powerful! Hope this vid is just as entertaining :)

[@MineSlimeTV]

Well I suddenly found this channel and I admire the style you give to your videos

[@lukasp5892]

Yet again I am shown that channel size has nothing to do with channel quality. Seriously what a gem! And this was from 2 years ago?? Very excited to delve into your videos, cheers 🎉

[@lighterudite]

People of Haafingar sure love the red colour. The empire flags are red , Elisif's crown got red gems , Victoria's wedding dress is red, the guards shields and outfits are red , even the dragon priest's mask next door, Volsung, is red 😆

[@gunniferraioli249]

this was so cool! i’ve been playing skyrim for yeaaarssss but never got much deeper into either of the dlc than their main storylines and any side quests you bump into along the main story so i genuinky had never even heard of or encountered most of the last few priests you talked about! makes me wanna open the game back up and go through those dlcs more thoroughly lol

[@LadyRevan7]

Thanks for the lore vid! I only started playing Skyrim a little over a year ago. There's so much to learn and I love it. :3

[@WakkasLove]

I like to imagine that Krosis felt he had a better chance to be left alone and with his loot if his body was harder to find. No fancy tomb or any other thing to tempt other thieves to him. The word wall wouldn't be of much interest to many, as only a handful of people in Tamriel could use them and few could read it, so he showed his dragon support without all the fanfare by having his tomb be beside one that was secluded and harder to reach, but looking simple and plain, nothing out of the ordinary to tip off anyone. Exactly like a master thief would.

[@alteredtsukuyomi5853]

the editing in this video is phenomenal frr

[@selucusptolemy3149]

Great editing skills!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks!

[@Agentmonkey09]

Nice videos keep up the good work wizard

[@theWelshWizard]

Appreciate it, will do! 🧙‍♂️

[@norp6259]

Keep going my dud Hope to get 100k

[@sukuiidoshimufunii9520]

3:13 Reverb here sounds a bit off, the trail dies whenever there's a cut in the narration. You just need to apply the reverb effect after you trim the slience to avoid cutting off the trails. Really enjoying the content though!

[@theWelshWizard]

Thanks man! I realised how to fix it after the vid - I can either apply the reverb to the master track, or I can nest all the cuts together and then apply the effect to the one track... always getting 1% better 👍 thanks for watching and for the tip :)

[@moonlight_themoondragon]

Honestly? The best video there could ever be on this channel. Like, it's the kind of video i will watch over and over again, and i do. I love it.

[@theWelshWizard]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the recommendation, it's been added to the list :)

[@dameonlarouge4044]

These Skyrim videos are shot BEAUTIFULLY 🥰 The cinematography and horror elements often just fit so well, an absolutely watching every one of these videos 🙏🏻✨🥰

[@coveredinherintestines666]

Just discovered this channel. I love it