The tale of Marzuhdruniik is that of a giant dragon who was rumored to have fallen asleep at the beginning of time along Southern most region of Dwemereth; unbeknownst to the Deep Elves. Legend tells of a quest to search the mountain for possible conditions suitable for mining. As the burrowed into his side Marzuhdruniik erupted into a fiery rage and destroyed all Dwemer present including nearby villages and mining settlements. Some believe that Marzuhdruniik disappeared the Dwemer race.