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The Elder Scrolls Online. The Elder Scrolls Online, also known as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and commonly abbreviated as ESO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was announced in May 2012 and was released for PC and Mac on April 4th, 2014.[1] It is the eighth game in The Elder Scrolls series.

The Elder Scrolls Online

On June 9th, 2015, the game was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Developed by the team at ZeniMax Online Studios, The Elder Scrolls Online merges the unmatched exploration of rich worlds that the franchise is known for with the scale and social aspects of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The Elder Scrolls Online features a Buy-to-Play model similar to previous Elder Scrolls titles, where one purchases the game for a flat fee and can play it for free afterwards, but there is also an optional membership program, ESO Plus, which grants bonuses such as increased XP gain and free access to all DLC Packs. Setting Main article: Vestige Alliances Other factions. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. For the Nords' homeland, see Skyrim.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a single-player role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls action/adventure RPG fantasy video game series, and follows The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by approximately 200 years, during the 4th Era. The game was announced on November 11, 2010 at the Spike Video Game Awards in Topeka, with a release date of November 11, 2011. It features Radiant A.I., along with Radiant Storytelling or Radiant Story, to help enhance quests, and a new and improved graphics engine.[1][2] Plot Narration You should have acted. Ore Veins. Main article: Ore Ore Veins are mounds of rock that may be mined with a pickaxe to receive a particular ore.

Ore Veins

Each type of vein has a slightly different color, depending on the ore inside, and typically yields two to three pieces of ore, as well as a random gemstone on rare occasions. Locations Edit Ore veins are typically found in mines and tunnels, but are also scattered around the map in open rocky areas and in some select other dungeons. Ore varieties. Nine Divines. The Nine Divines are the most important religious order in Tamriel.

Nine Divines

The religion combines the eight Aedra with the founder of the Third Empire, Tiber Septim (Talos). There are 6 gods and 3 goddesses. Stendarr. Stendarr is the God of Righteous Might and Merciful Forbearance.

Stendarr

He is the inspiration of magistrates and rulers, the patron of the Imperial Legions and the comfort of the law-abiding citizen. Stendarr has evolved from his Nordic origins into a deity of compassion or sometimes, righteous rule. He is said to have accompanied Tiber Septim in his later years. Arkay. Arkay, colloquially known as the God of the Cycle of Birth and Death, was a major divinity of the Nine Divines, the official religion of the Cyrodilic Empires, and represented the qualities of birth and death.

Arkay

Arkay was not only a member of the Nine Divines, but was a popular divinity across Tamriel and could be found in many diverse pantheons. Arkay was often more important in those cultures where his father, Akatosh,[1] was either less related to time or where his time aspects were difficult to comprehend by the layman. Akatosh. "Lord Akatosh lends you his might.

Akatosh

When your own strength fails you, trust in the Nine. " ―Sir Amiel Lannus[src] Talos. Background Edit Known as Heir to the Seat of Sundered Kings, Ysmir, the Dragon of the North, and Dragonborn, he is also invoked as patron of questing heroes.

Talos

He is referred to as the One in the phrase "The Eight and the One", as there were originally only Eight Divines before Tiber Septim ascended to godhood. In The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Tiber Septim makes an appearance as his avatar "Wulf". Fourth Era Trivia Talos has also been referred to as Ysmir by the Nords. Gallery. Dibella. Dibella is the goddess of beauty and love.

Dibella

In Cyrodiil, she has nearly a dozen different cults, some devoted to women, some to artists and aesthetics, and others to erotic instruction. [1] Chapels Cyrodiil Skyrim Wayshrines. Julianos. Julianos, the God of Wisdom and Logic, is one of the Nine Divines.

Julianos

Often associated with Jhunal, the Nordic father of language and mathematics, Julianos is the Cyrodilic god of literature, law, history, and contradiction. Monastic orders founded by Tiber Septim and dedicated to Julianos are the keepers of the Elder Scrolls. Blessing: Intelligence and Magicka Verse. Zenithar. Zenithar is the Divine of wealth, labor, commerce and communication. His priests have demonstrated that through earnest work and honest profit, not through war and bloodshed, peace and prosperity will develop.

He is almost always portrayed as Male, and is understandably associated with Z'en. Mara. Mara, a goddess of the Nine Divines, is considered the mother-goddess and goddess of love. Some consider her as a universal goddess. Origins started in mythic times as a fertility goddess. In Skyrim, Mara is a handmaiden of Kyne. In the Empire, she is Mother-Goddess. She is sometimes associated with Nir of the 'Anuad', the female principle of the cosmos that gave birth to creation. Worship Ten Commands: Nine Divines has Mara instructing worshipers to: "Live soberly and peacefully. Temples. Kynareth. Kynareth, called Kyne by the Nords, is a goddess of the Nine Divines.

She is the strongest of the Sky spirits and is the deity of the heavens, the winds, the elements, and the unseen spirits of the air. Patron of sailors and travelers, Kynareth is invoked for auspicious stars at birth and for good fortune in daily life. In some legends, she is the first to agree to Lorkhan's plan to invent the mortal plane, and provides the space for its creation in the void. She is also associated with rain, a phenomenon said not to occur before the removal of Lorkhan's divine spark. Upon praying at an Altar of Kynareth or Shrine of Kynareth, the player receives 25 additional points in stamina for 8 hours.

The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. Portal Factions The main questline consists of 12 quests that take place across Skyrim and beyond. 9 side quests for each faction are available along with 4 additional side quests that are unrelated to the storyline. Over 80 new characters are introduced in the add-on, most of whom are members of the newly added factions. Storyline. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a single-player role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the fourth installment of The Elder Scrolls series and is set in the province of Cyrodiil, the heart of the Septim Empire, during the Oblivion Crisis. Story PC system specifications OS — Windows 2000/XP Processor — Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 3.0 GHz Memory — 1024MB RAM 8 x DVD-ROM ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card with 128MB+ Sound Card — DirectX 9.0c compatible 4.6 GB free hard disk space Input — Keyboard, mouse Features Editions Collector's Edition A Collector's Edition was also released for ten U.S. dollars more than the standard retail game.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles. The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. "Each event is preceded by Prophecy. The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon. The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. "Prepare to experience your new obsession. " ―Tagline. The Elder Scrolls: Arena. Races (Arena) For other users, see Races. The Elder Scrolls. For the items, see Elder Scrolls. The Elder Scrolls (abbreviated as TES) is a series of role-playing video games developed by Bethesda Softworks. The development of The Elder Scrolls series began in 1992, when the staff of Bethesda Softworks - which had until then been a predominantly sports game-producing company - decided to shift the focus of their upcoming Arena from arena combat into role-playing.

The Elder Scrolls Wiki. Nirn. Nirn is referred to by otherworldly beings as the mortal plane. Tamriel. Creatures. Yokuda. Akavir (Continent) Pyandonea. Atmora. Daedric Princes.