圣徒与诱惑者
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Saints and Seducers
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圣徒与诱惑者（汤镬汉化）
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。
聖人與誘惑者（官方繁中）
聖人和誘惑者
作者：
安多赫．馬利
作者註本書旨在歸納並分析戰慄孤島中維繫秩序的兩個種族，以及其相關的已知事實、推測和傳聞。撰寫本書的初衷不在於奠定此主題的權威著作，而在於加深作者本身對此類生物的了解。
為主而撰黃金聖人和黑暗誘惑者的起源已超出本書的探討範圍。他們是魔族，因此他們的存在本身就不為人所知。一般認為，魔族無法創造生命，因此謝爾格拉魔侯不可能為這兩個種族的創造者。然而，作者必須指出，瘋狂魔侯的動機和能力遠非我等能猜想的，意圖探知他的動機，只會更令人混淆。
因此，只要看到並知道他們存在就夠了。然而，聖人和誘惑者無疑對謝爾格拉魔侯忠心耿耿，實在令人匪夷所思。從各方面觀察可得知，他們之間的結盟關係堅不可摧且持續至亙古，但此結盟的來源就不得而知了。難道他們遭到瘋神誘騙，不得不服侍他？還是他們單純只是和全境最強大的人物結盟？根據前人記載，魔族認主是為了尋求保護和庇佑。聖人和誘惑者在戰慄孤島顯然兩者兼得，除了同族以外，只有極少數人能進出他們的堡壘。他們守護謝爾格拉魔侯的追隨者，藉此在境內彰顯權力。他們為了爭奪我主的賞識，會攻擊任何反抗我主的人，有時甚至會因此反目成仇。合理推斷，他們是自願在戰慄孤島執行他們的職務。
特色和社會「黃金聖人」容易令人直接聯想到天使般優雅無私的形象。諷刺的是，雖然黃金聖人的外表符合此形象，行為卻與之大相逕庭。聖人這個種族驕矜、傲慢、易怒，且行刑時十分殘忍。他們無疑認為自己高全孤島一等，且與人互動時毫不掩飾他們的輕蔑。
黑暗誘惑者也類似，除了外貌以外，形象與名稱十分不符。雖然他們也在境內耀武揚威，但他們較有耐心，且常內思省。他們與凡人互動時，行為十分謙虛，且對「低等種族」十分有耐心。
事實上，「黃金聖人」和「黑暗誘惑者」是外人加諸的名稱。雖然兩個種族都認得這些名稱，聽到時也會做出回應，但他們對自己的種族有自己的名稱，分別是：奧里爾和馬茲肯。可能魔族不在乎低等種族對他們的稱呼，也可能覺得這些稱呼很有趣。雖然必須進一步對名稱進行研究，但聖人和誘惑者不願隨意透露私人資訊，因此相關研究難以進行。
透過觀察可得知其他資訊。顯然兩個種族的社會架構都以軍事為重，一個人的社會地位取決於他和下屬的能力高低。舉例而言，指揮官皆受到下屬的尊崇。進一步觀察可得知第二大特色：兩個種族皆為母系社會。女性負責領導新謝爾斯的守衛，也主導社會的權力中心。男性雖然不會公然受到貶低，但顯然必須遵從女性上級。雖然無從得知此習俗的來源，但兩個種族的日常生活皆以女性為重。
戰爭和侵略戰慄孤島的居民都知道，千萬不能惹怒黃金聖人和黑暗誘惑者。他們十分熱衷於衝突和戰爭，任何人膽敢抗令，就會立刻受到懲罰。但光是守護戰慄孤島並不能滿足他們的戰爭慾，因此儘管他們駐守的地點幾乎沒有交集，他們也時常互相交戰。這種行為可能不只是為了宣洩，而是為了爭奪謝爾格拉魔侯的賞識。若任一方能擊潰另一方，就能獲得優勢，掌控全境。塞拉尼戰役尤其值得研究。雙方年復一年交戰，仍僵持不下。如此不斷戰鬥到底是砥礪雙方的能力，還是徒然消耗彼此的精力？既然這場戰役無法分出勝負，為什麼謝爾格拉魔侯不親自出面解決？
宗教和儀式黃金聖人和黑暗誘惑者的社會習俗少有人知。他們不願透露族內的事宜，尤其不願提及族人不幸死亡時將回歸境內的神秘過程。
眾所周知，黃金聖人和黑暗誘惑者身為魔族無法被殺。魔族的魂魄會被召回湮滅領域的黑暗中，並能再度化為實體回到境內。但魔族從湮滅之水中重返所需的時間多屬軼事類證據，並無可信的結論。此靈魂重返的過程至今仍不為人知。根據這兩個種族的行為模式和聚集的人數判斷，城寨在此過程中扮演重要角色。根據他們語言中的俗語判斷（如「願鐘聲召你回家」），聲音不只是一種比喻，也可能是此過程中必經的流程。一般認為，聖人和誘惑者提及的鐘確實存在，甚至可以稱為聖物。當研究者試圖了解鐘的資訊或用途時，會引起激烈反彈，因此只能放棄詢問。
若有人有任何與黃金聖人和黑暗誘惑者相關的資訊，尤其與其族內習俗和來源有關的內容，請務必立刻聯繫本作者。相關資訊越多，我們就越能了解這些神秘的生物。
Saints and Seducers（官方英语）
Saints and Seducers
Author's NoteThis 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 LordIt 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 SocietyThe 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 ConquestAny 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 CeremonyLittle 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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