Curiously enough, some Elder Scrolls fans may be unaware that the red gemstone in the amulet is actually a soul gem of Ayleid origin. The Amulet of Kings was rumored to be created from the heart of the mysterious immortal being called “Lorkhan,” a deity who is considered to be the creator of Mordus, the mortal plane within the Elder Scrolls universe. From then on, the amulet has been passed on through the ages, eventually rumored to have been destroyed. Of course, The Elder Scrolls 6 could rewrite this history.
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The Amulet of Kings in Previous Elder Scrolls Games
Throughout the history of Tamriel, the Amulet of Kings has been a symbol of power and prophecy. During the reign of the Reman empire, a rule was put in place that each emperor in line for the throne had to wear the amulet and use it to light the dragonfires. In the events of the fourth game, Emperor Uriel Septim VII was assassinated while wearing the amulet, putting the player character directly in possession of the Amulet of Kings. The charm is also directly responsible for closing the gates to Oblivion, an ability that makes the artifact undeniably powerful and a vulnerable protection against evil.
The Amulet of Kings also appears in The Elder Scrolls Online, showing how the artifact can be used for destruction when in the wrong hands. In the game, players have to track down the amulet to stop the Dragonborn necromancer Mannimarco from using the amulet to usurp the Daedric prince Molag Bal. While players are eventually able to defeat Mannimarco, it is troubling that the artifact has the power to unmake immortal beings, potentially make someone Dragonborn, and that yet another NPC has fled with the amulet, with their ultimate plans unknown.
The Amulet of Kings as a Usable Item in The Elder Scrolls 6
Since the Amulet of Kings is a key quest item across multiple Elder Scrolls games, it has not been definitively established as to where the artifact is and what it could be used for next. Some Skyrim players have expressed interest in the dragon-blood necklace becoming a usable item, with some modders even adding it to the game. Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda could easily take inspiration from the community and allow the player character to find the shards of the artifact and reforge the amulet, giving it a more substantial role in the games than ever before.
The amulet could be found and reintroduced as a source of conflict in the following main story line, or even given to the player character to use as part of the combat system. There would have to be another Dragonborn in The Elder Scrolls 6, a possibility that seems unlikely. Ultimately, it would be incredible to see the artifact return as part of the next game - even a shard of the destroyed amulet could be a powerful soul gem on its own. The amulet could be rediscovered, giving the player character a chance to become emperor or open the gates to Oblivion. Only time will tell whether the amulet returns and if it ever becomes usable in-game.
The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently in development.
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