For nearly five hundred years, chaos reigned over Tamriel. It began on Sun’s Dawn 2E 430. In one bloody night, Emperor-Potentate Savirien-Chorak and every one of his heirs were murdered. The Akaviri Potentate crumbled in less than a fortnight. And, from the ashes of the Empire emerged an assortment of small kingdoms and minor states, each one vying for supremacy with all the others.
Inevitably, disputes arose between these kingdoms. These disputes led to bitter rivalries. With no Imperial authority to intervene, these rivalries soon turned to bloodshed. Neighbor turned against neighbor as the peoples of Nirn waged war against themselves and one another in a desperate struggle to seize power. Countless kingdoms rose and fell. Countless petty warlords succeeded in their attempt to gain control of the Imperial Isle, only to succumb to more eager rivals. Dozens of self-proclaimed “Emperors” ascended to the Ruby Throne, but none have sat for long.
Then, on the eight hundredth and twenty eighth year of the Second Era, and the Wheel is turning. On the Isle of Alcaire in the Kingdom of Wayrest, a child was born on a certain day under a certain sign to uncertain parents, ignorant of the role that he was about to play in Tamriel’s history. Thus marks the beginning of the final chapter in the Second Era, a period that is known only as…
...The Interregnum
Inevitably, disputes arose between these kingdoms. These disputes led to bitter rivalries. With no Imperial authority to intervene, these rivalries soon turned to bloodshed. Neighbor turned against neighbor as the peoples of Nirn waged war against themselves and one another in a desperate struggle to seize power. Countless kingdoms rose and fell. Countless petty warlords succeeded in their attempt to gain control of the Imperial Isle, only to succumb to more eager rivals. Dozens of self-proclaimed “Emperors” ascended to the Ruby Throne, but none have sat for long.
Then, on the eight hundredth and twenty eighth year of the Second Era, and the Wheel is turning. On the Isle of Alcaire in the Kingdom of Wayrest, a child was born on a certain day under a certain sign to uncertain parents, ignorant of the role that he was about to play in Tamriel’s history. Thus marks the beginning of the final chapter in the Second Era, a period that is known only as…
...The Interregnum
Greetings, Serjo, and welcome to Mundus! As a player, you are responsible for controlling one of the many factions that vie for power in this turbulent time of Tamriel's history. Each turn represents one year. What you do with your turn is up to you. Some mechanics are set in stone, while others are more free form. Hopefully, we'll find out a nice balance as we move along.
Notably, there is a lot of information about the Elder Scrolls. As a fan of Michael Kirkbride, I generally accept that there is no such thing as true canon in this universe. Rather, the metaphysics of this world allows each player to develop their own head canon, each being equally valid as any other. And since this is my game, we're using my head canon (unless someone achieves CHIM, in which case all bets are off ).
In general, my head canon aligns closely with the descriptions found UESP, although my favorite sources of material are the texts that can be found in game. At the very least, it may be helpful to take a look at this timeline if you are completely ignorant about the lore. Finally, if you're in for a mind-****, I'd recommend that you go to r/teslore. I am a huge fan of all the esoteric **** that's out there, and I'd like to incorporate as much of it as possible into this game. If you aren't sure where to start, they have a compilation of Required Readings that I highly recommend. You can find all sorts of juicy stuff in there (Theories, Apocrypha, Monkey Truth). And, if there is anything else that you aren't sure about, please feel free to ask! I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't want you to ask questions.
1. Alliance of Colovian Estates (Benno Maximus)
2. Nibenean Confederation (HULKSMASH)
3. Pinderian Empire (Harkon Haakonson)
4. Kingdom of Anvil (Amontadillo)
5. Kingdom of Daggerfall (Grimmend)
6. Kingdom of the Reach (Dodes)
7. Hold of the Rift (ejnomad)
8. Hold of Whiterun (König)
9. Skaal Tribe (Blobmania)
10. Electorate of Lillandril (Jhessail)
11. Great House Telvanni (Pixel)
12. Agaceph Tribe (Nord Champion)
13. Ta of Rimmen (Elisianthus)
14. Stronghold of Orsinium (Arcadius)
2. Nibenean Confederation (HULKSMASH)
3. Pinderian Empire (Harkon Haakonson)
4. Kingdom of Anvil (Amontadillo)
5. Kingdom of Daggerfall (Grimmend)
6. Kingdom of the Reach (Dodes)
7. Hold of the Rift (ejnomad)
8. Hold of Whiterun (König)
9. Skaal Tribe (Blobmania)
10. Electorate of Lillandril (Jhessail)
11. Great House Telvanni (Pixel)
12. Agaceph Tribe (Nord Champion)
13. Ta of Rimmen (Elisianthus)
14. Stronghold of Orsinium (Arcadius)
Austupaio (Great House Indoril)
BenKenobi (Kingdom of Haven)
Cookie Muncher (Kingdom of Kvatch)
DoctorPainkiller (Kingdom of Camlorn)
Eternal (Council of Eldenroot)
Gaham (Kingdom of Altmeris)
Odyseuss (Kingdom of Winterhold)
RoboSenshi (Kingdom of Hegathe)
Shatari (Sarpa Tribe)
Teofish (Kingdom of Northpoint)
Úlfheðinn (Great House Telvanni)
Vieira (Ta of Pellitine)
BenKenobi (Kingdom of Haven)
Cookie Muncher (Kingdom of Kvatch)
DoctorPainkiller (Kingdom of Camlorn)
Eternal (Council of Eldenroot)
Gaham (Kingdom of Altmeris)
Odyseuss (Kingdom of Winterhold)
RoboSenshi (Kingdom of Hegathe)
Shatari (Sarpa Tribe)
Teofish (Kingdom of Northpoint)
Úlfheðinn (Great House Telvanni)
Vieira (Ta of Pellitine)
Reference Maps
Annals of the Late Period Interregnum
2E 828
2E 829
2E 830
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The Annotated Anuad said:Anu, grieving, hid himself in the sun and slept.
Arnie the Scrib said:Why belong? Simple. Everybody needs friends.
Fal Droon said:Today, modern archaeology and paleonumerology have confirmed what my own research in Alessian dating first suggested: that the Dragon Break was invented in the late 3rd era, based on a scholarly error, fueled by obsession with eschatology and Numidiumism, and perpetuated by scholarly inertia.
Hronsar Hairy-Ears said:I dint beleeve eether of em, so I told them they werr liein to Hronsar, an I hit em wiv my club until dey stopped screemin.
Mankar Camoran said:CHIM. Those who know it can reshape the land. Witness the home of the Red King Once Jungled.
Merry Eyesore the Elk said:Alduin (whose stomach was hurting because it was a little too stretched, which had never happened before, and now he knew why) grew furiously angry and boomed out, "You stupid little f*cker, do you even know what would HAPPEN if that happened, my dying and being unable to eat and the kalpa left to run forever?"
Merry Eyesore the Elk said:Amaranth anon Anew AE I, which is said to have occupied the passageways of heaven and earth, because everyone above and below asks Amaranth anon Anew AE I if they cannot find the passage. Amaranth anon Anew AE I is the Godhead who caused to be visible. Amaranth anon Anew AE I stands as a post at the turning point. The others say of Amaranth anon Anew AE I the post: "The one and one (an inelegant numner) who crosses the middle of the Z the Centrex without calm, may his name be I and no other, for he takes up the center of it in sleep. The path of the stars of the sky should be kept unchanged but will not, for he dreams in the sun and now has dreamed of orphans, anon Magne-Ge, the colors he still wishes to dream.
Merry Eyesore the Elk said:The Surrender of Alinor happened in one hour, but Numidium's siege lasted from the Mythic Era until long into the Fifth. Some Mirror Logicians of the Altmer fight it still in chrysalis shells that phase in and out of Tamrielic Prime, and their brethren know nothing of their purpose unless they stare too long and break their own possipoints.
Merry Eyesore the Elk said:1. Wulfharth L
2. Hjalti O
3. Ysmir R
4. Talos K
5. Arctus H
6. Septim A
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N'Gasta said:N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! ahkstas so novajxletero (oix jhemile) so Ranetauw. Ricevas gxin pagintaj membrauw kaj aliaj individuauw, kiujn iamaniere tusxas so raneta aktivado. En gxi aperas informauw unuavice pri so lokauw so cxiumonataj kunvenauw, sed nature ankoix pri aliaj aktuasoj aktivecauw so societo. Ne malofte enahkstas krome plej diversaspekta materialo eduka oix distra.
The Rebel's Return said:Flesh remained, and the heart is free. When will the rebel return to claim the empty throne?
boom Boom BOOM beats the Doom Drum
Tiber Septim said:"'You have suffered for me to win this throne, and I see how you hate jungle. Let me show you the power of Talos Stormcrown, born of the North, where my breath is long winter. I breathe now, in royalty, and reshape this land which is mine. I do this for you, Red Legions, for I love you.'"
The Underking said:The secret of Numidium's power lies in its heart, carried within the Mantella. It is the heart of Tiber Septim's battlemage. It is my heart. It is my Mantella. It is my Totem. It belongs to me, and to none other.
The secret Tower within the Tower is the shape of the only name of God, I.
Xal said:Do not think as others do that Kagrenac created the Anumidum for petty motivations, such as a refutation of the gods. Kagrenac was devoted to his people, and the Dwarves, despite what you may have read, were a pious lot-he would not have sacrificed so many of their golden souls to create Anumidum's metal body if it were all in the name of grand theater. Kagrenac had even built the tools needed to construct a Mantella, the Crux of Transcendence. But, by then, and for a long time coming, the Doom of the Dwarves marched upon the Mountain and they were removed from this world.
Zurin Arctus said:Each event is preceded by Prophecy. But without the hero, there is no Event.
The 36 Lessons of Vivec: Words of wisdom relating to Vivec. Almsivi have mercy upon your soul if you read and try to understand all of this on your own.
An Accounting of the Scrolls: An author's report on the Elder Scrolls and his subsequent entry into the Cult of the Ancestor Moth.
Aedra and Daedra: Overview of the basic differences between Gods, Demons, Aedra, and Daedra.
The Annotated Anuad: Early religious book providing a simplified version of The Anuad creation myth from the Mythic Era.
The Anticipations: Overview of the members of and the relationship between the Tribunal and the Daedra.
The Arcturian Heresy: A brief, undated, early historical document covering the Underking and Tiber Septim. Think you know Talos? You don't know **** about Talos until you understand this book. Irrelevant to our game's timeline, but still an interesting read.
The Book of Daedra: Excerpts from a lengthy tome describing the nature of each of the Daedra.
The Code of Malacath: A description of life in an average Orc Stronghold.
Corpse Preparation: How to obtain and prepare a corpse for necromantic purposes.
Divine Metaphysics: An explanation of Anumidium's construction, written in Dwemeris.
The Dragon Break Re-Examined: Explanation of a historical error of timing.
Dwemer Inquiries: A series of scholarly essays on the elusive Dwemer.
Final Report to Trebonius: What really happened to the Dwemer? One scholar's interpretation of an age-old question.
The Lost Prophecy One of the Nerevarine Prophecies.
On Lycanthropy: Studies of the nature and habits of Lycanthropes.
The Metaphysics of Morrowind: You haven't read this yet? What the **** are you doing with your life. Seriously. Read it.
Nu-Mantia Intercept: Want to understand the true motivations of the Thalmor? This is the text for you. Feel free to ask questions!
Spirit of Nirn, God of Mortals: Opinions of the god Lorkhan and the origin of creation.
Tamrielic Lore: A list, compiled by the last living Dwemer, of ancient artifacts.
Vampires of the Iliac Bay: The story of a man's journey into vampirism.
Varieties of Faith in Tamriel: Description of the pantheons of gods in Tamriel.
Where Were You When the Dragon Broke?: A brief description and multiple accounts of the Dragon Break.
Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi: How a Khajiit explains the origin of the world.
An Accounting of the Scrolls: An author's report on the Elder Scrolls and his subsequent entry into the Cult of the Ancestor Moth.
Aedra and Daedra: Overview of the basic differences between Gods, Demons, Aedra, and Daedra.
The Annotated Anuad: Early religious book providing a simplified version of The Anuad creation myth from the Mythic Era.
The Anticipations: Overview of the members of and the relationship between the Tribunal and the Daedra.
The Arcturian Heresy: A brief, undated, early historical document covering the Underking and Tiber Septim. Think you know Talos? You don't know **** about Talos until you understand this book. Irrelevant to our game's timeline, but still an interesting read.
The Book of Daedra: Excerpts from a lengthy tome describing the nature of each of the Daedra.
The Code of Malacath: A description of life in an average Orc Stronghold.
Corpse Preparation: How to obtain and prepare a corpse for necromantic purposes.
Divine Metaphysics: An explanation of Anumidium's construction, written in Dwemeris.
The Dragon Break Re-Examined: Explanation of a historical error of timing.
Dwemer Inquiries: A series of scholarly essays on the elusive Dwemer.
Final Report to Trebonius: What really happened to the Dwemer? One scholar's interpretation of an age-old question.
The Lost Prophecy One of the Nerevarine Prophecies.
On Lycanthropy: Studies of the nature and habits of Lycanthropes.
The Metaphysics of Morrowind: You haven't read this yet? What the **** are you doing with your life. Seriously. Read it.
Nu-Mantia Intercept: Want to understand the true motivations of the Thalmor? This is the text for you. Feel free to ask questions!
Spirit of Nirn, God of Mortals: Opinions of the god Lorkhan and the origin of creation.
Tamrielic Lore: A list, compiled by the last living Dwemer, of ancient artifacts.
Vampires of the Iliac Bay: The story of a man's journey into vampirism.
Varieties of Faith in Tamriel: Description of the pantheons of gods in Tamriel.
Where Were You When the Dragon Broke?: A brief description and multiple accounts of the Dragon Break.
Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi: How a Khajiit explains the origin of the world.