Book One—The World of The Elder Scrolls
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Orientation · The Archive

What Is The Elder Scrolls?

Documentary chapter≈ 60 minAvailable
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Chapter overview

Before the archive can begin, its subject must be defined. This opening chapter introduces the world of The Elder Scrolls, the many forms in which its history survives, and the principles used to distinguish events, traditions, claims and interpretation.

In this chapter

  1. 01The Elder Scrolls universe
  2. 02Historical evidence
  3. 03Canon and testimony
  4. 04The LoreCast method

Sources & further reading

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Pocket Guide to the Empire, First EditionPrimary in-universe text · archival reference

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Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third EditionPrimary in-universe text · archival reference

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