Scattered throughout Skyrim are 15 Daedric Princes, powerful entities from Oblivion, who offer unique and often morally challenging quests. Completing these quests typically rewards you with powerful Daedric artifacts, some of the best items in the game. Each quest is a standalone story, often with multiple choices and consequences.
Notable Daedric Quests:
- A Daedra's Best Friend (Clavicus Vile): Obtain the Masque of Clavicus Vile or the Rueful Axe.
- The House of Horrors (Molag Bal): Claim the Mace of Molag Bal.
- The Taste of Death (Namira): Become a cannibal and receive the Ring of Namira.
- The Whispering Door (Mephala): Obtain the Ebony Blade.
- A Night to Remember (Sanguine): Retrieve the Sanguine Rose.
- Boethiah's Calling (Boethiah): Become Boethiah's Champion and claim the Ebony Mail.
- Pieces of the Past (Mehrunes Dagon): Reassemble Mehrunes' Razor.
- The Mind of Madness (Sheogorath): Retrieve the Wabbajack.
- Waking Nightmare (Vaermina): Obtain the Skull of Corruption.
- The Black Star (Azura/Malyn Varen): Obtain Azura's Star or The Black Star.
These quests often involve dark themes, moral dilemmas, and challenging combat. The rewards are almost always worth the effort, providing powerful tools for any character build.