The Black Star (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)

First Appearance: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Formally the Daedric artifact- Azura's Star- of the "Queen of Dusk and Dawn", the Star a refillable soul gem that was altered by Malyn Varen's experiments. These resulted in the Star having the ability to only absorb "Black Souls" (the souls of mortals). The Black Star was cut off from Azura temporarily, while it was in Varen's possession and was permanently cut off by the Dragonborn when Nelacar soul trapped him into the star and allowed them to kill Varen.


"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"

After the Dragonborn killed Malyn Varen within his "sanctuary" of the interior of Azura's Star and returns to the Frozen Hearth Inn, Nelacar congratulates them for cutting off the link between the Star and Azura, altering "the fate of a Daedric item and live" (which is a very event to happen). The Dragonborn asks what they should do with Black Star now and Nelacar replies that they can keep it and use the Black Star to both collect and manipulate black souls for the enchanting process. He tells them that the Black Star "will never decay", but reminds them that they can no longer absorb "White Souls." 


(In game powers of The Black Star)

A soul gem that is capable of being reused after each enchantment involving the soul within the gem is completed.