Mankar Camoran (Born ?? - earliest 3E 433) is the Altmer leader of the Mythic Dawn cult in the fictional Elder Scrolls universe. He appears in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion as one of the main antagonists.
Biography
Born the illegitimate son of the Camoran Usurper and his Bosmeri mistress, Mankar is the author of the Commentaries on the Mysterium Xarxes. He has two children, Ruma and Raven, who also serve the daedra lord. Camoran appears to be a "typical" mage; in reality however, he and his children seem to be immortal. (Raven and possibly Ruma are killed during the main quest. However, both are reincarnated in bodies just like their old ones in Paradise. Mankar, however, is never seen again after he is killed-it is unknown whether Mankar was completely mortal, or if the location of his death made it permanent.) He plays a major role in the game's main questline after his agents steal the Amulet of Kings from Jauffre, the Grandmaster of the Blades. The game's protagonist then embarks on a series of quests to help regain it.
Camoran's Paradise Mankar Camoran's Paradise is a small island realm in Oblivion created by Camoran by using the . When a member of the Mythic Dawn dies in his service, they ascend to the Paradise. While it appears heavenly, it is, in fact, quite hellish. In the Paradise, Mankar's Immortal ascended followers are constantly attacked by daedra. If killed, the Immortals are not freed from their hell. Instead, they will be resurrected only to have to endure the process all over again. The only way to escape the Paradise is through a portal called the Forbidden Grotto. To gain access to the grotto, one must gain the Bands of the Chosen. These are only given to people who are highly trusted by Camoran. Once someone passes into the Grotto, they are never heard from again. It is later found out that the Forbidden Grotto is not a place of salvation, but a torture chamber, from which the only method of escape is removal of the Bands. Such a feat is impossible by conventional methods.
Commentaries on the Mysterium Xarxes Mankar Camoran's Commentaries on the Mysterium Xarxes is a four-volume set of books written by Camoran. The Commentaries are sought after by those who wish to join the Mythic Dawn. To join it, a potential initiate must find a secret meaning hidden within the books. The player character uses the books in an attempt to recover the Amulet of Kings from Camoran.
Trivia * In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Mankar Camoran is voiced by British actor Terence Stamp. * It is currently debatable how Mankar Camoran is able to wear the Amulet of Kings. Theories include his heritage from the Camoran Dynasty of Valenwood, his action of claiming the rule of Tamriel granting him the ability to wear the amulet, and his similar ideals to Alessia. * Mankar Camoran is possibly based on Golden Dawn member Aleister Crowley