Alak-Daal

Alak-Daal (21 Midyear, 4E 173 – 12 Frostfall, 4E 209) was a Tum-Taleel Argonian and warrior who commanded the Horde of Ir-Xahleen during the Second Arnesian War.

Often called the Dread Serpent and Bathes-in-Blood, he was responsible for leading the Second Argonian Invasion—the first phase of the Second Arnesian War. His brutality carried him all the way to Ouadabridge, where he was slain in single-combat against Nalosi Indoril.

Background
Alak-Daal was born in the summer of 4E 173 as a member of the Tum-Taleel, a marauding tribe in the heart of the Argonian homeland. Even in his youth he was large, and strong, and uncharacteristically blood-thirsty.

Shortly after reaching maturity, Alak-Daal departed Black Marsh and – for a time – journeyed as a wandering sellsword, fighting in a number of disputes and conflicts in Hammerfell, High Rock, and Cyrodiil. He'd honed his skills as a warrior sharply in these years and soon, forged a reputation as a fierce and dreaded creature both on and off the battlefield. Before long, Alak-Daal grew bored with his adventures in Tamriel's west and as the presence of the Hist grew dimmer in his mind, his urge to reconnect with his homeland became unbearable.

He returned to his home of Murkwood in 4E 199 and after some time, proved himself a capable warrior there as well. He found himself in the service of the An-Xileel, leading bands of warriors into the Argonian-held border with Morrowind to battle against Ashlander insurgents dozens of times, earning clout with his leaders. When the An-Xileel finally declared war on Morrowind in 4E 209, it was Alak-Daal whom they chose to lead the first wave.