译自UESP:Saints and Seducers，优先遵循ANK汉化
圣人和诱惑者
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官方繁中译本（转简体）
圣人和诱惑者
作者注
本书旨在归纳并分析战栗孤岛中维系秩序的两个种族，以及其相关的已知事实、推测和传闻。撰写本书的初衷不在于奠定此主题的权威著作，而在于加深作者本身对此类生物的了解。
为主而撰
黄金圣人和黑暗诱惑者的起源已超出本书的探讨范围。他们是魔族，因此他们的存在本身就不为人所知。一般认为，魔族无法创造生命，因此谢尔格拉魔侯不可能为这两个种族的创造者。然而，作者必须指出，疯狂魔侯的动机和能力远非我等能猜想的，意图探知他的动机，只会更令人混淆。
因此，只要看到并知道他们存在就够了。然而，圣人和诱惑者无疑对谢尔格拉魔侯忠心耿耿，实在令人匪夷所思。从各方面观察可得知，他们之间的结盟关系坚不可摧且持续至亘古，但此结盟的来源就不得而知了。难道他们遭到疯神诱骗，不得不服侍他？还是他们单纯只是和全境最强大的人物结盟？根据前人记载，魔族认主是为了寻求保护和庇佑。圣人和诱惑者在战栗孤岛显然两者兼得，除了同族以外，只有极少数人能进出他们的堡垒。他们守护谢尔格拉魔侯的追随者，藉此在境内彰显权力。他们为了争夺我主的赏识，会攻击任何反抗我主的人，有时甚至会因此反目成仇。合理推断，他们是自愿在战栗孤岛执行他们的职务。
特色和社会
“黄金圣人”容易令人直接联想到天使般优雅无私的形象。讽刺的是，虽然黄金圣人的外表符合此形象，行为却与之大相迳庭。圣人这个种族骄矜、傲慢、易怒，且行刑时十分残忍。他们无疑认为自己高全孤岛一等，且与人互动时毫不掩饰他们的轻蔑。
黑暗诱惑者也类似，除了外貌以外，形象与名称十分不符。虽然他们也在境内耀武扬威，但他们较有耐心，且常内思省。他们与凡人互动时，行为十分谦虚，且对“低等种族”十分有耐心。
事实上，“黄金圣人”和“黑暗诱惑者”是外人加诸的名称。虽然两个种族都认得这些名称，听到时也会做出回应，但他们对自己的种族有自己的名称，分别是：奥里尔和马兹肯。可能魔族不在乎低等种族对他们的称呼，也可能觉得这些称呼很有趣。虽然必须进一步对名称进行研究，但圣人和诱惑者不愿随意透露私人信息，因此相关研究难以进行。
透过观察可得知其他信息。显然两个种族的社会架构都以军事为重，一个人的社会地位取决于他和下属的能力高低。举例而言，指挥官皆受到下属的尊崇。进一步观察可得知第二大特色：两个种族皆为母系社会。女性负责领导新谢尔斯的守卫，也主导社会的权力中心。男性虽然不会公然受到贬低，但显然必须遵从女性上级。虽然无从得知此习俗的来源，但两个种族的日常生活皆以女性为重。
战争和侵略
战栗孤岛的居民都知道，千万不能惹怒黄金圣人和黑暗诱惑者。他们十分热衷于冲突和战争，任何人胆敢抗令，就会立刻受到惩罚。但光是守护战栗孤岛并不能满足他们的战争欲，因此尽管他们驻守的地点几乎没有交集，他们也时常互相交战。这种行为可能不只是为了宣泄，而是为了争夺谢尔格拉魔侯的赏识。若任一方能击溃另一方，就能获得优势，掌控全境。塞拉尼战役尤其值得研究。双方年复一年交战，仍僵持不下。如此不断战斗到底是砥砺双方的能力，还是徒然消耗彼此的精力？既然这场战役无法分出胜负，为什么谢尔格拉魔侯不亲自出面解决？
宗教和仪式
黄金圣人和黑暗诱惑者的社会习俗少有人知。他们不愿透露族内的事宜，尤其不愿提及族人不幸死亡时将回归境内的神秘过程。
众所周知，黄金圣人和黑暗诱惑者身为魔族无法被杀。魔族的魂魄会被召回湮灭领域的黑暗中，并能再度化为实体回到境内。但魔族从湮灭之水中重返所需的时间多属轶事类证据，并无可信的结论。此灵魂重返的过程至今仍不为人知。根据这两个种族的行为模式和聚集的人数判断，城寨在此过程中扮演重要角色。根据他们语言中的俗语判断（如“愿钟声召你回家”），声音不只是一种比喻，也可能是此过程中必经的流程。一般认为，圣人和诱惑者提及的钟确实存在，甚至可以称为圣物。当研究者试图了解钟的信息或用途时，会引起激烈反弹，因此只能放弃询问。
若有人有任何与黄金圣人和黑暗诱惑者相关的信息，尤其与其族内习俗和来源有关的内容，请务必立刻联系本作者。相关信息越多，我们就越能了解这些神秘的生物。
汤镬汉化译本
圣徒与诱惑者
作者按
本书旨在辑录并分析在战栗孤岛维持秩序的两个种族相关的已知事实和疑似传闻。本书并非自诩本领域权威著作，而是便利于了解此类独特生物的一家之谈。
侍奉主神
考证黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者的起源并非本书所及内容。他们是魔族，因此其基本存在对于凡人而言是个谜。普遍认为魔族生物都并非外力所创造，就是说即便是谢尔格拉本尊也不涉及此二物种的起源。然而，值得注意的是，疯狂魔君的动机和力量无人捉摸得透，越陷越深只会离题。
点到为止，知晓其存在便足矣。然而，除了这些知识之外，令人好奇的是，圣徒和诱惑者无误地为谢尔格拉尊主服务。从种种迹象来看，此种效忠可谓坚贞不渝，但其来源不明。难不成他们自己被疯神骗去效劳了？或者他们只是与湮灭领域中的最强势方结盟？以前的典籍表明，魔族择主而事，如此便可觅得庇护。显然，圣徒和诱惑者确实在战栗孤岛有所立足，他们据有堡垒，非其族类者鲜能入内。他们在湮灭领域内拥有实力，充当谢尔格拉尊主信众的卫兵。他们为争宠而竞争不止，翦除异己，有时甚至自相攻伐。因此，可以合理地推断，他们已在战栗孤岛上自得其所，乐司其职。
个体与社会
人们嗣一听到“黄金圣徒”一词，脑海里大多立刻浮现出一副天使般优雅而仁慈的形象。然而讽刺的是，黄金圣徒实则名不副实。该种族自大而傲慢，且乖张而暴戾，甚是残忍。毫无疑问，他们将战栗孤岛上的其他存在视为下等货色，且丝毫不假掩饰。
黑暗诱惑者除其表象以外，也几乎无甚与其名相衬之处。虽然他们也自诩高湮灭领域的其它存在一等，但他们本性上似乎更耐心，更内省。他们经常谦和对待凡人， 并以对“低等种族”耐得住性子而著称。
事实上，“黄金圣徒”和“黑暗诱惑者”此二名讳乃是外人称呼。虽然两个族群认同并响应这些名讳，但他们亦有自称，分别为奥里尔与马兹肯。可能魔族根本不关心下等生物给他们起的名字和头衔，或者他们欣见此类名字。对此主题的进一步研究很是必要，但却难以进行，因为黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者从不随意透露个人信息。
其他信息亦可观测得到。显而易见，这两个族群的社会结构高度军事化；成员的力量和纪律多寡决定了其在社会中的高低。例如，军事统帅便广为下属所尊敬。第二大特征也从进一步观察中显明：两族的社会本质上都是母系社会。女性领导新谢尔斯的卫兵，拥有至高权柄。男性虽然没有公然贬为下等，但显然服从于其女性上司。目前还不清楚此种做法从何而来，但其业已完全融入了两个族群的日常生活中。
冲突与征服
战栗孤岛的住民普遍肯定，激怒黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者乃不明智之举。他们在鼓角争鸣中兴旺发达，对不从者迅速施以惩罚。然而，他们并不满足于湮灭领域守护者的身份，故而双方驻地不相干系，却攻伐频繁。这可能不只是好斗逞勇的发泄方式，双方战事绵长更可能是为博得谢尔格拉尊主青睐。如果一方胜了另一方，便尽显其优越，且有权制霸整个湮灭领域。库拉内的战斗特别令人感兴趣，因为双方都陷入旷日持久的苦战，绝不收兵。这场战斗是为了磨练双方的技能，还是削弱双方以防一方做大？如果冲突无法解决，为何谢尔格拉尊主不亲自斡旋呢？
宗教与仪典
世人对黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者的私密习俗知之甚少。当涉及到他们种族的特定事务时，他们便退而自成一统，尤其是涉及其在鲜有的死亡时刻返回湮灭领域的神秘过程。
众所周知，黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者作为魔族无法击杀。魔族的灵魂被逐返至湮灭的黑暗中，并能返回湮灭领域再次形成实体。但对于魔族从湮灭之水返回湮灭领域所耗时间的回报无甚实据可查证。此种归复的发生过程仍笼罩在神秘之中。根据行为模式和数字强度，可以推断出两族的要塞在此过程中扮演关键角色。语言中的常用短语（例如“愿钟声唤你归乡”）表明，声音不仅是一个比喻，还可能在事件序列中发挥一定的作用。人们相信黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者提到的钟声确实存在，被认为是近乎神圣的遗物。调查此种钟声的信息，或对其使用过程的调查皆遭到非同寻常的敌意，因此只得作罢。
任何有关黄金圣徒和黑暗诱惑者的信息，尤其是与私密习俗和起源有关方面的，都请联系作者。对强化此类迷人生物的理解而言，此种知识多多益善。
原文
Saints and Seducers
Author's Note
This volume attempts to catalogue and analyze known, suspected, and rumored facts about the two races that serve to maintain order within the Shivering Isles. It is by no means intended to serve as the authoritative work on the matter; rather, it is a personal effort on the part of the author to better understand these unique creatures.
In the Service of the Lord
It is beyond the scope of this work to determine the origins of the Golden Saints and Dark Seducers. They are Daedra, and as such their base existence is a mystery to those mortal-born. The commonly held belief that all Daedra are incapable of Creation suggests that even Lord Sheogorath himself is not responsible for the genesis of these races. Yet, it is worth noting that the Prince of Madness has motives and powers that none may guess; to attempt to do so would only confuse the subject further.
It is enough, then, to see that they exist and know that it is so. Beyond this knowledge, however, it is curious that the Saints and Seducers serve Lord Sheogorath unerringly. This allegiance is ultimate and eternal, from all indications, but its source is unknown. Could it be that they themselves were tricked into service by the Madgod? Or do they simply ally themselves with the greatest power in the realm? Previous literary works suggest that Daedra choose to serve their masters so they might find protection and safe harbor. Clearly the Saints and Seducers have this in the Shivering Isles; indeed, they have fortresses which few not of their race are allowed to enter. They have power in the realm, acting as guardians of those who serve Lord Sheogorath. Constantly they vie for the favor of Our Lord, fighting any who oppose him and, at times, even each other. It is reasonable to assume, then, that they have made a willing choice to take up their role in the Isles.
Character and Society
The immediate image called to mind when hearing the name "Golden Saint" suggests an angelic figure, elegant and benevolent. It is ironic then, that while the Golden Saints embody this image in form, their behavior is in stark contrast to it. The Saints are a proud, arrogant race, quick to anger and cruel in their punishment. There is no question that they view all in the Isles as inferior, and make no effort to hide this in their interactions.
Dark Seducers also exhibit little beyond their appearance to match their names. While they too assert their superiority over all others in the realm, they appear to have a more patient, introspective nature about them. They often appear humble in their dealings with mortals, and are known to be patient with the "lesser races."
In fact, the terms "Golden Saint" and "Dark Seducer" are external constructs. While the two groups recognize and respond to these names, they have their own names for their races: The Aureal and the Mazken, respectively. It is possible the Daedra simply have no concern for the names and titles given to them by lesser beings, or perhaps they find amusement in the names. Further research into this subject is necessary but daunting, as the Saints and Seducers do not freely offer personal information about themselves.
Other information can be gathered from observation. It is easy to see that the two groups are strongly militaristic in their societal structure; one's strength and discipline determines one's place in society. Military commanders, for example, are revered by their subordinates. With further observation, a second distinction becomes apparent: both societies are Matriarchal in nature. Females lead the guards within New Sheoth, and have the highest positions of power. Males, while not openly denigrated, are clearly subservient to their female superiors. It is unclear where this practice began, but has been wholly integrated into the daily lives of both races.
Conflict and Conquest
Any resident of the Shivering Isles can confirm that it is unwise to provoke the Golden Saints and Dark Seducers. They thrive on conflict and warfare, and are quick to punish any and all who disobey. Acting in their capacity as guardians of the realm does not satisfy them, however, and so they often engage in combat with one another, despite being garrisoned in areas where they are unlikely to interact. It is possible that this is more than an outlet for aggressive behavior; repeated engagements between the two races may be an effort to gain favor with Lord Sheogorath. If one can triumph over the other, it would prove superiority and a right to gain sole control over the realm. The battle for Cylarne is of particular interest, as both sides have been locked in combat with no hope of resolution for time beyond memory. Does this combat serve to sharpen the skills of the two sides, or weaken them when they could be directed elsewhere? If the conflict cannot be resolved, why then does Lord Sheogorath not step in and settle it himself?
Religion and Ceremony
Little is known about the private customs of the Golden Saints and Dark Seducers. They are reclusive when it comes to matters specific to their race, particularly regarding the mysterious process by which they return to the realm in the unlikely event of their death.
It is common knowledge that Golden Saints and Dark Seducers, as Daedra, cannot be killed. The Animus of the Daedra is cast back into the darkness of Oblivion, and can return to the realm to take form once more. But reports of the time it takes for a Daedra to return to the realm from the Waters of Oblivion are anecdotal and inconclusive; the process by which this return occurs remains shrouded in mystery. Based on behavior patterns and strength of numbers, it can be deduced that the stronghold for each race plays some major part in this process. Common phrases in language (such as "May the chimes call you home") suggest that rather than merely a metaphor, sound may play some role in the sequence of events. It is believed that the chimes referenced by Saints and Seducers do indeed exist and are considered almost holy relics. Attempts to gain information about these chimes, or the process by which they are used, has been met with exceptional hostility and so have been abandoned.
Any and all information regarding the Golden Saints and Dark Seducers, particularly relating to private customs and origins, should be brought to the attention of the author immediately. The greater the scope of our knowledge, the better our ability to understand these compelling creatures.
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