Lore talk:Auri-El

Sun

I remember from playing, and was reminded on the forums, that Serana indicates that the sun is the old symbol of Auri-El's power. But I can't find this dialogue in CSList. Minor Edits^{Threats•Evidence} 20:30, 24 January 2014 (GMT)

You probably remember this, a bit related is that dialogue - have not made sure she actually says it though. --Alfwyn (talk) 20:52, 24 January 2014 (GMT)

Ah, thank you. I fell asleep while writing this and forgot to complete my search for "Auriel" in Skyrim dialogue the next morning. Minor Edits^{Threats•Evidence} 20:58, 24 January 2014 (GMT)

She says the first link when you reach the large statue of auriel outside the sanctum. The second link I cant recall when its said, but the first link should be enough. --Jimeee (talk) 21:04, 24 January 2014 (GMT)

Meaning of his name

It is interesting how Auriel can also be written Auri-El, for his name sounds like the name of an angel. The "El" part of his name means "(of) God" in Hebrew and if you search for "Auriel" on Wikipedia it redirects you to the archangel Uriel whose name means "Light of God" or "God is my light". Since the archangel's name can also be written "Ouriel" and "Oriel" I wonder whether Auri-El is meant to be the archangel (who himself is not a god of course; his name points to the only true God). The fact that the Sun symbolizes his shrine and "Uri-El" means "Light of God" might be a strong hint that indeed the archangel is meant. Any official clarification on this? 212.186.15.63 13:13, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

We know that "Pelin-El" translates as "Star-Made Knight". The word also appears in the names El-Estia, Ami-El, Shor-El, and Chim-el Adabal. Seems to just be a common elven term. I don't think real world etymology plays a part. —⁠Legoless (talk) 15:55, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

I see. Whatever, one can also progress in the quest through cheats. I mean, the first prelate one encounters will open the shrine by console command in Gelebor's quest. 212.186.15.63 18:06, 5 March 2021 (UTC)