The Daedric Princes created lesser Daedra to serve and worship them. They are known as Azura, Boethiah, Clavicus Vile, Hermaeus Mora, Hircine, Jygalagg, Malacath, Mehrunes Dagon, Mephala, Meridia, Molag Bal, Namira, Nocturnal, Peyrite, Sanguine, Sheogorath and Vaermina. Each has their own sphere of influence and plane within Oblivion. There are seventeen Daedric Princes, also referred to as Daedric Lords. Related: Skyrim: Skyblivion Mod Will Hold You Over Until Elder Scrolls 6 However, they maintained their connections to the worlds so they could continue to draw from the power expended in their creation and maintain control. When making these chaotic worlds, referred to as 'The Daedric Realms,' the Daedric Princes (the most powerful Daedra) used their essences. According to lore, the Daedra chose not to participate in the creation of the mortal realm known as Mundus that the Aedra created, believing it was a waste of power to pour so much of themselves into the creation of a world.

In Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls franchise, the Daedra are powerful beings who have appeared in each game.

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