The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

A male Breton mage with a reserved and scholarly demeanor, wearing adept robes of Alteration and sturdy boots. An iron dagger rests at his side, more a tool than a weapon. His posture is upright, and his movements are deliberate, embodying the discipline and resilience forged through years of academic pursuit.

Arniel is characterized by his intense focus and secrecy regarding his research. He is often perceived as eccentric, driven by an insatiable curiosity about the Dwemer. His interactions with others are marked by a sense of urgency and a reluctance to divulge details of his work, underscoring his solitary approach to scholarship.

Arniel Gane is a dedicated researcher at the College of Winterhold, specializing in Alteration magic. He is deeply engrossed in uncovering the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of the Dwemer. His quest for knowledge leads him to conduct a series of experiments aimed at replicating the conditions that led to the Dwemer's vanishing. In his pursuit, Arniel enlists assistance to gather Dwemer artifacts, including ten cogs and a warped soul gem. He also seeks the acquisition of Keening, a dagger once used by the Dwemer Tonal Architect Kagrenac. Despite lacking the Heart of Lorkhan and other essential components, Arniel proceeds with his experiment. Upon striking the warped soul gem with Keening, a flash of light occurs, and Arniel disappears without a trace. Subsequently, one can summon Arniel's Shade, suggesting that his experiment led to his partial existence in a spectral form.