Heretic

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Heretics are humanoid enemies encountered in Mania. They are the northern counterparts to the Zealots found in Dementia. The Heretics believe that Sheogorath is just a mortal man pretending to be a God or Daedric Prince. They summon Hungers and have wide range of Destruction spells. They will also use Dispel against you to remove any magic-based protection you may be maintaining.

Like Zealots, Heretics have special robes and if the player wears both the robes and the hood the Heretics won't attack unless you get within a certain range. Heretic bosses always know that you are an impostor.

[edit] Variants

• Heretic Novitiate – Level 1-5
• Heretic Soldier – Level 6-10
• Heretic Crusader – Level 11-15
• Heretic Warpriest – Level 16-19
• Transformed Heretic – Level 20 and up

The book Heretical Thoughts briefly describes the Heretics' beliefs and rituals.