Elder Scrolls History

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   Skyrim history

   Setting: Tamriel is a continent currently ruled by a single Empire led by the Septim dynasty. This is the third empire built by humans. The history of Tamriel, in broad strokes, is as follows: ▌Dawn Era At the dawn of time, gods created the world under the guidance of Lorkhan. However, after making the mortal world, the gods lost some of their power. In revenge, they killed Lorkhan and sent his heart to Nirn, the world where Tamriel lies. Around his heart, the volcano Red Mountain was formed. This is the most common version of the story, based on the legends of different peoples. The gods who created the world are called Aedra. Those who did not take part are known as the Daedric Princes. ▌Merethic Era At first, Tamriel was inhabited by beastfolk—goblins (who remain the most primitive and aggressive race), lizard-like Argonians, and others. Later, Tamriel was colonized by elves from the Summerset Isles. The main elven groups were the golden-skinned Chimer, the technologically advanced Dwemer (who built automatons), the Falmer, and the Ayleids. Humans were there too, mostly enslaved by elves. In the west, elves mixed with humans, leading to the beginning of Bretons. In the north, a people who would become known as the Nords defeated the Falmer and settled the land that would be called Skyrim. ▌First Era In the 242 year of the First Era (1E 242), enslaved humans of Cyrodiil rebelled against their Ayleid overlords and founded their own empire, led by Alessia, the “Slave-Queen.”. The Alessian Empire was a theocracy with powerful religious influence. The Chimer fought the Dwemer at the Battle of Red Mountain. During this battle, all the Dwemer mysteriously vanished. The Chimer then began to worship Almalexia, Vivec, and Sotha Sil—once ordinary Chimer who discovered Lorkhan’s Heart and used Dwemer tools to gain divine power. Azura, the Chimer’s original goddess and a powerful Daedra, cursed her people: their golden skin turned ashen-grey and their eyes became red. From then on, they were no longer Chimer, but Dunmer. Centuries later, the Alessian Empire fell and was replaced by the Reman Empire, founded by a conqueror from Cyrodiil. Later, invaders arrived from the mysterious continent of Akavir, home to the snake-men Tsaesci, the icy demons Kamal, the monkey-people Tang Mo, and the feline Ka Po’ Tun, led by the tiger-dragon Tosh Raka. Tsaesci invaded Tamriel, but the invasion was repelled. The Tsaesci warriors were spared and joined the new empire, greatly influencing its culture. Reman and his descendants expanded their rule across most of Tamriel. Only Alinore (Altmer's country, Summerset islands) and Morrowind remained independent. Eventually, the Second Empire faced a crisis, caused by emperor's and his heir's assassinations. One of the Tsaesci, Versidue-Shaie, seized power, starting the Second Era. ▌Second Era During this time, Reman’s empire was replaced by the so-called “Akaviri Potentate,” which ended only 400 years later. The Second Era was marked by constant wars between kingdoms and peoples, until a new conqueror from Cyrodiil, Tiber Septim, appeared. He would later become the ninth god for humans. ▌Third Era Unlike his predecessors, Tiber Septim conquered all of Tamriel, founding the Third Empire and beginning the Third Era. And nowadays, his descendants still rule the Empire. ▌The Ten Peoples of Tamriel

   1. Imperials The Imperials come from the province of Cyrodiil. In the west live the Colovians, while the east is home to the Nibenese. Cyrodiil is the heart of all the Empires, and here stands the Imperial City, with the White-Gold Tower at its center.
   2. Redguards Redguards are desert dwellers from the western province of Hammerfell. They are a warrior people—men, women, and even children are trained for war. The Redguards are actually settlers from the western continent of Yokuda.
   3. Bretons Bretons live in High Rock, a land of constant political intrigue and noble plots. Bretons are the result of intermixing between humans and elves. They look human but have a natural talent for magic.
   4. Nords Nords are descendants of settlers from the northern continent of Atmora. Led by Ysgramor, they claimed the land now known as Skyrim. At one time, they ruled a powerful northern empire. On the border between Skyrim and High Rock lies the Reach, home to the Reachmen—barbarians who worship Daedra (especially Hircine) and ally with witches, fearsome sorceresses. There was a brief period during the Second Era when the Reachmen, after the fall of the Akaviri Potentate, ruled Cyrodiil as the "Emperors of the Longhouse Dynasty."
   5. Altmer (High Elves) The Altmer are the only elven branch that remained on the Summerset Isles. They are tall, with golden skin, and gifted in magic. They keep goblins as slaves and are famously arrogant. Even among elves, they are known for their long lifespans.
   6. Dunmer (Dark Elves) Formerly called Chimer, the Dunmer worship the Tribunal—Almalexia, Vivec, and Sotha Sil—as well as three Daedra: Azura (the goddess of dawn and dusk, who led them to Tamriel), Boethiah (the androgynous deity of plots), and Mephala (the goddess of murder and secrets). They live in Morrowind, a province with more freedoms than others—allowing both slavery and Daedra worship. Morrowind is also divided into powerful Great Houses.
   7. Bosmer (Wood Elves) The Bosmer are the elves of the forest province Valenwood. They promised their forest god not to harm plants, so they eat only meat (sometimes even their own kin), and import wood from other provinces.
   8. Argonians Argonians are lizard-folk from the swampy province of Black Marsh. They descend from the intelligent Hist trees, which they still worship. They live in tribes and have long been taken as slaves by the Dunmer. Their province is Black Marsh.
   9. Khajiit Khajiit are cat-people with many breeds, ranging from almost human-like to nearly feline in appearance, though most are somewhere in between. They often speak in the third person and worship Azura. Khajiit are known for their drug, moon sugar, and worship the moons Masser and Secunda. Like Argonians, they have been enslaved by the Dunmer. Their province is Elsweyr.
   10. Orsimer (Orcs) The Orsimer are a race of elves who once looked much like other elves, but now appear as a twisted parody of their former selves. They worship the Daedric Prince Malacath. According to legend, Malacath was once the god Trinimac. Trinimac and his people were devoured by Boethiah, and then expelled as Malacath and the Orsimer—or Orcs. Throughout history, the Orsimer have tried to build their own homeland, Orsinium, but it has always been destroyed. As a result, they still do not have a province of their own.

   ▌Aedra (Divines), the standard pantheon of the Empire (names may vary among other peoples of Tamriel. Also some peoples have additional gods, like the god of magic Magnus in Altmers' pantheon or Tiber Septim, also known as Talos, in the pantheon of Nords).

   1. Akatosh — The Dragon God of Time, chief of the Divines, who governs time and order.
   2. Arkay — God of Life and Death, overseeing burial rites and the cycle of mortality.
   3. Dibella — Goddess of Beauty, Love, and Art, inspiring passion and creativity.
   4. Julianos — God of Wisdom, Logic, and Magic, patron of scholars and mages.
   5. Kynareth — Goddess of Air, Rain, and Storms, revered as the mother of the Nords.
   6. Mara — Goddess of Compassion, Love, and Family, often invoked at weddings.
   7. Stendarr — God of Mercy and Justice, protector of the weak and persecuted.
   8. Zenithar — God of Work, Commerce, and Luck, revered by merchants and craftsmen. ▌Daedra (Daedric Princes)
   9. Azura — Prince(ss) of Dusk and Dawn, associated with change, prophecy, and guidance.
   10. Boethiah — Prince(ss) of Deceit, Plots, and Rebellion, inspiring change through conflict and challenge.
   11. Clavicus Vile — Prince of Bargains and Wishes, known for making tricky deals and granting twisted gifts.
   12. Hermaeus Mora — Prince of Knowledge and Fate, keeper of forbidden secrets and ancient lore.
   13. Hircine — Prince of the Hunt, beasts, and lycanthropy, revered by hunters and werewolves.
   14. Malacath — Prince of Outcasts and Scorn, guardian of the Orcs and those who are shunned.
   15. Mehrunes Dagon - Daedric Prince of Destruction and Ambition.
   16. Mephala — Prince(ss) of Secrets, Murder, and Plots, weaving webs of intrigue and manipulation.
   17. Meridia — Prince(ss) of Light and Life, enemy of the undead and champion of purity.
   18. Molag Bal — Prince of Domination, Slavery, and Vampirism, seeking to corrupt and enslave mortals.
   19. Namira — Prince(ss) of Darkness, Decay, and the repulsive, patron of outcasts and the diseased.
   20. Nocturnal — Prince(ss) of Night and Shadows, mistress of secrecy and thieves.
   21. Peryite — Prince of Pestilence, Disease, and the ordering of the lowest, often considered one of the lesser princes.
   22. Sanguine — Prince of Revelry, Debauchery, and Excess, encouraging hedonism and indulgence.
   23. Sheogorath — Prince of Madness, Chaos, and Insanity, embodying unpredictability and lunacy.
   24. Vaermina — Prince(ss) of Dreams, Nightmares, and the stealing of memories.

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