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Who came up with The Elder Scrolls lore?
Michael Kirkbride
Michael Kirkbride is a former writer and designer for Bethesda Softworks. He is known for his works on the lore that exists in The Elder Scrolls universe. Despite no longer working for Bethesda, he still writes various unlicensed texts that can be found on The Imperial Library.
Is there a storyline in The Elder Scrolls?
There’s no single story to the Elder Scrolls games. Each game stands on its own, but contains a story that can affect the entire continent. That continent is called Tamriel, where all of the games take place.
Is all of ESO canon?
Yes, #ESO is canon. We work closely with Bethesda to ensure that all lore in ESO is historically accurate & canon-appropriate.
What inspired Elder Scrolls lore?
The setting in the Elder Scrolls games is fictional, but it’s set in a world that loosely resembles medieval Europe. However, the lore also draws inspiration from other eras and cultures, and of course, the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Does ESO break canon?
What is unreliable narrator in the Elder Scrolls?
Lore in The Elder Scrolls uses a narrative device called the Unreliable Narrator, whereby the person or thing conveying information may not be telling the whole truth, either because they do not know the truth, have a particular agenda to promote or wish to willfully deceive their audience.
What is lore in Elder Scrolls Online?
Lore is the term used by most fans to refer to the information about the setting of The Elder Scrolls universe. It covers a range of topics, such as the geography, history, and metaphysics, which combine to describe the nature of the setting. Lore can come from a range of sources, which are discussed below.
What games are in the Elder Scrolls lore?
Most of the lore that exists in The Elder Scrolls universe comes from each of the Elder Scrolls games that have been published, along with their expansions: The Elder Scrolls: Arena. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire.
Are there any books about the Elder Scrolls?
Elder Scrolls novels There have been two novels published set on Tamriel universe, An Elder Scrolls Novel: The Infernal City and An Elder Scrolls Novel: Lord of Souls, centered around the Umbriel Crisis, which occured between the events of Oblivion and Skyrim. Manuals and Pocket Guides