Prehistoric Era - The Literal Land Before Timeįollowing Tharn's defeat, magical conflicts and strange events flourish in the chaotic landscape left behind by his short rule. With the help of this handy timeline, you'll find out the key events and eras that link the Elder Scrolls games together, and understand why everyone wants to stab each other, no matter which game you play. But with the five main games and numerous spin-offs now in the library, the sheer volume of lore is staggering.Įver wondered why the Empire seems to jump between giant imposing supernation and nervous Roman cosplayers? Or what the deal is with the secret underground robot raves in every single game? The answers are out there (sort of). Since it first burst onto the scene in 1994, the franchise has generated thousands of years of detailed, often pretty bonkers history to absorb throughout the main game series - all of it having some kind of impact on the world. The Elder Scrolls series has a long history, both as a gaming franchise and within its lore.

The Fourth Era - Oops, We Did A Great War.The Late Third Era - It All Kicks Off Again.Prehistoric Era - The Literal Land Before Time.

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