
He also believes himself above the servitude of Hermaeus Mora.

Upon meeting the Last Dragonborn, he can claim that, compared to him, they have only killed a "few dragons" and do not yet know the true power of a Dragonborn such as himself (unless the main questline has been completed, in which case Miraak will grudgingly state admiration for the Dragonborn). Miraak can be seen as a very arrogant and rash individual, believing that his Dragonborn heritage sets him above his former dragon masters. The Elder Scrolls Online Review - Familiar World, Strange Territory Review The corruption was soon ended by the Vestige after they collected both the corrrupted and blank scrolls and found Sabinius dead. This continued until Sabinius was convinced to sabotage the scriptorium of Quires Wind, corrupting both mortals and Daedra within using corrupted scrolls. In 2E 582, Miraak, under the appellation of the First Servant, convinced a Cipher of the Eye, Sabinius, to perform small favors such as retrieving books no one would miss in exchange for gold and help with his own ambitions. The dragons then appointed Vahlok as ruler of the island, but not before he was compelled to swear an oath of vigilance to watch for Miraak's return, earning him the title "The Jailor." Meanwhile, Miraak stayed in the realm of Apocrypha until he could amass enough power and influence to return to Solstheim, which he was able to do in 4E 201. Other accounts mention that just as Vahlok was about to kill Miraak, Hermaeus Mora saved him by transporting him to the realm of Apocrypha. His rebellion was unsuccessful and he was defeated by another Dragon Priest named Vahlok who was then made his jailor, restraining him to Solstheim. Because of his betrayal, the dragons razed his temple on Solstheim. However, Miraak refused to do so and instead attempted his own rebellion against the dragons.


During the Dragon War, the ancient Nord heroes Hakon One-Eye, Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, and Felldir the Old had pleaded for Miraak to use his power as Dragonborn to assist them in defeating Alduin.

With this forbidden knowledge in his possession, Miraak turned on his dragon masters, using it, and his power as Dragonborn, to devour their souls to become ever more powerful. He came into possession of a Black Book which in turn led him to servitude under Hermaeus Mora, the Daedric Prince of Knowledge and Fate, who taught him a means to great power: a dragon shout capable of bending dragons to his will. "Some tales tell of ancient Nord heroes whose Voices were powerful enough to tame and ride dragons." ― Loading Screens (Dragonborn) ĭuring the period of time when dragons ruled over mortals, Miraak served as a dragon priest on the island of Solstheim.
