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"When we UNDERSTAND the events that occur to us,
the events become history. History is understanding.
Otherwise we're all just dumb animals trying to get in out of the cold."
- Hasphat Antabolis
Tamriel, the central place of the light and darkness conflict, has a long line of history. From the Dawn Era when the gods walk on the land and the Merethic Era to the Third Era of the glorious Septim Dynasty. The book of history records so many mortal (and immortal) struggles, so many great creations and so many unfortunate endings.
The long First Era is mostly marked by the shifting of power from Elf to Human and the birth of some of the most powerful religions in the land. From the heartland of Tamriel, we learn of the struggling human race, from their miserable fate as slaves to finally being able to push out their Elven masters from the land. From the northeast part of the continent, the heart of Lorkhan tempts so many mortals, from Dwemer to Chimer and eventually to Human. The divine heart causes a terrible war, and the extinction of one great race.
The Second Era starts after the Akaviri Potentate successfully assassinates the last of the Cyrodiil line. This is also the era when some of the most powerful factions of Tamriel are born, the Mages Guild and the Dark Brotherhood being among the greatest of this period of time. The era finally ends after Tiber Septim, wielding a Dwemeri artifact called Numidium, successfully unites the entire Tamriel once again.
The Third Era, of whom some people say is the most glorious era of Tamriel, is also the time of the Septim Dynasty. In fact, the long line of Septim Emperors is almost at an end in several points in history. Some of the significant events are the War of Red Diamond, and a long decade of reign by the traitorous Jagar Tharn. Furthermore, this era is marked by the resurfacing of the Numidium and the rebirth of Nerevar, the greatest Chimeri general.
Ah, that is a brief prologue from me and now, please enjoy the book of time.
- Xan
Please note that this timeline might be considered as a spoiler. By the way, Jan Vogler has translated this Timeline into German, click here to get it.
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