Blades
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The Blades are an elite, secretive order of warriors and spies in The Elder Scrolls universe who traditionally serve as the Emperor’s protectors and intelligence network across Tamriel.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional organization
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intelligence agency ⓘ secret society ⓘ warrior order ⓘ |
| alignment | Empire of Tamriel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
NERFINISHED
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion NERFINISHED ⓘ The Elder Scrolls Online NERFINISHED ⓘ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| armorStyle | Akaviri-style armor ⓘ |
| conflict | Great War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enemy |
Alduin
NERFINISHED
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Thalmor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingBody | Grandmaster of the Blades NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalName | Dragonguard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageInfluence | Akaviri culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| leadershipTitle | Grandmaster ⓘ |
| loyaltyPrinciple | service to the Dragonborn Emperor ⓘ |
| notableActivityInMorrowind | supporting the Nerevarine GENERATED ⓘ |
| notableActivityInOblivion | protecting Martin Septim GENERATED ⓘ |
| notableActivityInSkyrim | assisting the Last Dragonborn GENERATED ⓘ |
| notableBase |
Cloud Ruler Temple
NERFINISHED
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Cloud Ruler Temple in Cyrodiil NERFINISHED ⓘ Sky Haven Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ Sky Haven Temple in Skyrim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableLeader | Grandmaster Jauffre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableMember |
Baurus
NERFINISHED
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Caius Cosades NERFINISHED ⓘ Delphine NERFINISHED ⓘ Esbern NERFINISHED ⓘ Martin Septim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatesIn | Tamriel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operationalMode |
covert operations
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spying and intelligence work ⓘ |
| operationalStatusInSkyrim | nearly destroyed ⓘ |
| originRegion | Akavir NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | The Elder Scrolls universe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalRole |
imperial intelligence service
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personal guard of the Emperor ⓘ |
| predecessor | Dragonguard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryAllegiance | Emperor of Tamriel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
counter-espionage
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dragon hunting ⓘ intelligence gathering ⓘ protecting the Emperor ⓘ |
| recruitmentMethod |
scouting talented individuals across Tamriel
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secret recruitment ⓘ |
| symbol | Akaviri dragon motif NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trainingFocus |
stealth and espionage
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swordsmanship ⓘ |
| weaponSpecialty |
Akaviri blades
NERFINISHED
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Akaviri katanas ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.