Elder Scrolls Lore: Prologue - Setting the Stage (Creation, Nirn, and Tamriel)

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I wanted to start The Elder Scrolls Lore Series with a Prologue that paints with very broad strokes. This first installment will talk about how Nirn and Mundus were created, as well as how each race came to be in their respective provinces. I tried my best to condense it to the most important points, so that regardless of ones familiarity with the series, everyone should have a solid idea about how Tamriel's population came about.
~ Corrections ~
I'm not perfect, and I promise you now, with a series as ambitious as this, I will slip up. I'm counting on the lore masters out there to serve as a last line of defense in my fact checking. If you find a mistake, feel free to leave a correction in the comment section below, and make sure to include a source, or it will be ignored. NOTICE I SAID MISTAKE, not if I left something out, because I will come back to it later. Any corrections I'll be forced to make will appear as video annotations, but if I do my job right this will be a rare occurrence.
ENJOY!!!

[@swapnilrana767]

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since this series started, I still think it is the best explanation of elder scrolls lore on KZbin till date

[@jon9428]

Ikr, i feel fuckin old...

[@genevy1726]

Started Skyrim yesterday and just getting into the elder scrolls lore for the first time Ty for this 9 years later 😂

[@magnusthered9635]

How do you like Skyrim so far?

[@connorevans104]

By the Nine I miss this series.

[@benishmael9451]

Robotic Sausage me toi

[@MrMirageCaster]

By the Eight I agree with you.

[@MandalorianRevan]

I have been a fan of the channel since this season was still putting out new episodes.

[@cheesy1nacho924]

@@MrMirageCaster bite your tongue! Imperial lizard lover

[@ps3master72]

I've been seeing so many Fallout lore channels recently (shout out to Radking), but not enough ES lore. I really miss this series. PLZ BRING IT BACK SHODDY...

[@briangriffin5701]

Am I the only person that makes an attempt to find all of the rare lore books in Skyrim so I can store them in my personal library?

[@bluelacie1204]

No. You'r not. Hahaha

[@jiggidyjosh4273]

Nope, im a fellow nerd my friend :)

[@ryanapperson8932]

I keep running out of room on my bookshelves in my home...

[@K1ngCraft]

I hate reading. But I read books in Skyrim :')

[@75qu0]

Piotr Janas Since Morrowind

[@jon9428]

Oh man time sure has passed, this now sounds nostalgic.

[@FionaClaptrap]

i don't know why but when i listen to skyrim lore and tamriels histories i tear up because its so magnificent and epic *-*

[@gamerking559]

like when i talk to your mum omg we have so much in common

[@FionaClaptrap]

we should get married

[@giveback404]

Hey marshal don't you have better things to do other than replying to people's comments and saying "your mum"???

[@FionaClaptrap]

my moms dead. so it doesnt really bother me :D

[@wallen5865]

because YOUR AWESOME!!!

[@brothurz123]

I remember watching this video on release date, my goodness. It's been 6 years. One of my favorite series ever, thanks guys

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

11

[@ulyssesthomas2184]

The opening still gives me chills

[@ass1337ful]

This actually isn't too shoddy.

[@gamerking559]

great words by your mum

[@ass1337ful]

***** The joke Your head

[@K1ngCraft]

Me and my friend are about to watch these in one long spree! I see you put so much work into this series. Great job! :)

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

😢❤

[@Nick-gf2nj]

Here's to over 3 years! SKOOMA FOR EVERYONE

[@kbritu]

Sujama for me, sera...

[@davidcarter2764]

Nicholas Grgas I'll just take some mead... Do you have any sweetrolls? Somebody took mine.

[@xTrinity007]

Ahhh my favorite drinking buddy.

[@peterma3560]

You have committed crimes against Skyrim and her people. What say you in your defence?

[@dillpicklesock]

Witcher Kamryn I’d be a lot warmer and a lot happier with a belly full of mead

[@REXFORGT]

Anyone else got goosebumps when watching the intro for the first time?

[@akasrkin9366]

yes

[@kingstrojek9937]

I’m trying to figure out that time that plays during the prologue part

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Ahhh yes, the early days of ShoddyCast! Still the best videos you guys have made. Glad to see how many subs you guys have now... when i hopped on you had under 5k...

[@captainbronygaming1720]

i know what you mean :)

[@DahKoDaeVonos]

This is an awesome series, so far i've watched it all the way through twice, going to watch it for my third time, i haven't commented til now but i have subbed and liked every part in this series. I love that you took the time to create this series & as a long time fan of The Elder Scrolls this was great to watch, very informative, i think everyone who is a fan of TES should watch these, gave me a new respect for all the work Bethesda put into it all, thanks again for this series man.

[@rayman1220]

Am I the only one that want a TES game that is set in the Black Marsh crossed with Elsweyr?

[@gimmedataids]

abso-fugging-lutely not

[@mrrodgers0]

I'd rather have Elsweyr and Valenwood, so that we can have a continuous landmass without rehashing bits of Cyrodiil we've seen in Oblivion, but still that variety of terrain/color palette.

[@garrettwilfong3268]

+Ford Mulligan I think that would make a beautiful game. The scenery is definitely a good part of the elder scrolls games.

[@william854]

Valenwood and Summerset isles. ;) Epic magic, awesome elf clasess, return of the psyjic order, and much more...

[@owjars]

I wouldn't mind it. I want elsweyr, black marsh or valenwood.

[@Atech66]

What a massive undertaking.. You deserve much respect from us lore gamers. I read every book and completed very conservation but thing can become muddled a bit over hundreds of hours if playing and lore from different perspectives as to who saw it from wich side of the situation.. This defragmenter my brain lol. Awesome job I look forward to seeing the entire series

[@Atech66]

Defragmented that is

[@panq8904]

I've watched them all, every episode is very well put together and is what helped me understand a lot more about the games I play, it's pretty awesome

[@egvidworks7966]

I love how the genre is 'education'

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Why not? Fictional literature is studied in schools, colleges, and universities. It's considered to be 'educational'. How a story/lore of a game is any different to works of a fantasy/science fiction writer?

[@egvidworks7966]

MrCorvusC True, but I would put it under Gaming

[@josiemaxj763]

This is education

[@tomurg]

It is educating. It’s good for your multiversal knowledge 😁

[@arshaki6632]

Still the best ES lore series on KZbin.

[@coolguy-wolf]

Im so happy I found this again I always like these lore series. Brings back great memories.

[@bripi244]

I love to learn this better than our own history

[@TrevorAcy]

Very good but sometimes music is louder than dialogue.

[@gitarooman2995]

Yo I looked up elder scrolls lore and scrolled for a while and couldn't find your vids. I rewatch them a lot lol and it was odd. I put "elder scrolls lore shoddycast" then you came up immediately but weird to me you didn't appear with just "elder scrolls lore" cuz your lore vids are the best on KZbin imo.

[@Zenniverse]

Leave it to Bethesda to create a world realistic enough to be reality.

[@InconvenienceTV]

They used to make really great lore, but most of the good people have left.

[@rahulsar2030]

@@Tealdragon204 Lol since Bathesda were the one who created Elder Scrolls 1 Arena while Fallout was not their own creation. Interplay were the own who created Fallout and Bathesda only brought the title from them since Interplay was shut down.

[@rahulsar2030]

@@Tealdragon204 if u had any brains then u know all elder scrolls games were developed by Bathesda game Studio. It's not like Fallout that the company brought the title from another company. Just Google it and u will know. Also the 1st elder scroll game was developed in 1994. So it's certain that there would be change in staff from then to now. Also Morrowind and Oblivion had far better lore than Skyrim but it's not like Skyrim didn't had lore in the first place. Skyrim is still one of the best elder scrolls games. So stop judging Elder Scrolls with what happened to Fallout. Sure Bathesda doesn't know much about Fallout as Interplay and Obsedian did but if not for Bathesda then there would not be a Fallout after tactics or Brotherhood of steel. Interplay was already bankrupt before they could even completely develop Fallout Van Buren.

[@rahulsar2030]

@@Tealdragon204 U are right about that. F76 was like entirely for money and that was a reason I didn't buy the game. But still most fans believe that ES6 and starfield will be offline. That's a reason why I have my trust on Bathesda who let haven't becomed EA who only talk shit about Singleplayer games. If Bathesda could do those 2 games right then it might be a game changer for Bathesda.

[@teddycouch9306]

@@rahulsar2030 offline doesn't equal good.

[@SlamifiedBuddafied]

That was absolutely excellent. A well detailed, but quick setup for the world of Nirn and the stories of the Elder Scrolls we have all come to enjoy so very much. Great work!

[@geoffreyprecht2410]

Although the Eight Divines are Aedra, there were other Aedra besides the gods we know and love. Besides Lorkhan and Magnus, there were plenty of others, most of whom fled Mundus when they realized that Lorkhan's plan to create Mundus was draining the divinity and power from their very beings. Magnus was the first to flee, creating the greatest portal to Aetherius, the sun. The other Aedra, weakened from the creation of Mundus, fled soon afterwards, and their smaller portals to Aetherius became the stars. As I understand it, some of these Aedra became the Daedra, creating their own worlds without using their own life force to do so. (Because "Hey Lorkhan, you twit, this is the RIGHT way to make a world!") The lesser Daedra were simply manifestations of the will of the Daedric Princes. The Eight Divines, unlike their erstwhile brethren, stayed in Mundus to complete the task of creating Nirn, giving willingly of themselves. Because their power has been so drained by this great effort, they now have very little influence over the world, with most of their abilities being channeled through temples, shrines, amulets, and priests and priestesses. Alright, my fellow lore geeks, what did I get wrong? I'm eager to learn from the mistakes I'm sure I've made! :D

[@Qwourtz]

The Daedra were the gods who never helped in the first place. The Magna Ge and Magnus fled before they lost the enitirety of their power. Then there are eight Aedra who became the planets, known as the Eight Divines, and the other, weaker Aedra, who became the Ehlofey, the ancestors of men and elves. Other than that, great job!

[@Qwourtz]

Also, don't watch KZbin for lore. Read books or look at the wiki or the UESP. ShoddyCast and all the others are shit at lore.

[@cymartinez3172]

Geoffrey Precht s

[@miy1925hassun]

Zaric Zhakaron is pretty good.

[@onewingedangel3937]

your lore is better than mine.

[@MrCraigstuff]

so bad ass to have the whole historical series on the elder scrolls. This is by far one of the best series ever in gaming if not the best.

[@Dschromm]

I watched all of the elder scrolls lore series over the past days and came back here to say thank you for putting so much work into this project. I enjoyed every second of it and wish you the very best for future projects. Thank you, ShoddyCast!

[@SalmonCaramel]

The first ShoddyCast video I watched. This video will always hold a dear place to my heart as the greatest Lore series on KZbin ever. And from it, Storyteller happened. Definitely the best, no doubt about it.

[@danzetterstrom5053]

I want a ES game where akavir invades tamriel again and your goal is to unite all tamriel because it is so divided and you must repeal the akavir from tamriel

[@geoffreyprecht2410]

Could you imagine an Elder Scrolls RTS with a plot like that? Shit, let's just throw in some Daedra just for kicks, too.

[@connorevans104]

+Geoffrey Precht I want an Elder Scrolls RTS set during the Great War. Or, a second to great war , * enter oblivion theme*

[@thomasgraham8035]

You'll probably have to wait 'till 2019 before you can get it. :/

[@danzetterstrom5053]

If this was really the plot, I would definently wait that long

[@carniiliar590]

or 2036....

[@AjourChannel]

That moment when Nirn means Arena in Ehlnofex.

[@AndiJNava]

This is exactly what I've been looking for in a series that goes over the history and lore within a having series. I'm hooked.

[@Jossa81]

Something interesting about Yokuda. I was watching an episode of Gix's Morrowind playthrough the other day and he decided to read a book called "Vernaccus and Bourlor." In the book there is a Daedra reeking havoc trying to show how powerful he is. In the process another Daedra pokes fun at his puny powers and quips something to the effect of "I bet you couldn't even sink a continent." Later the book states that he did look into it, but he could never make it happen despite desperately attempting it. Episode 136, about 3 minutes in, if anyone is interested.

[@callmecalvin7297]

LIES. MAGNUS IS THE FALSE GOD-KING! LONG LIVE SITHIIIIS

[@accmorland5308]

long live cthulu and the Berry man

[@callmecalvin7297]

+ACC Morland UUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@onewingedangel3937]

What do you mean Magnus is a false God?

[@raziel6304]

Do you actually know what Sithis truly is?

[@callmecalvin7297]

Indoril Nerevar Moon-and-Star HE IS THE VOID. HE. IS. ALL. HAIL SITHIS

[@Zibbun]

Even before Skyrim ive always played a nord in all elder scrolls games. Anyone else got a weird dedication to a specific race?

[@astroscrolls5740]

Dark elf

[@katiebrown3811]

Imperial

[@argon2880]

+Darkz Gaming both redguard and khajiit I create both in every game

[@moshersmusic]

+Darkz Gaming I've played a bosmer archer/thief since Morrowind.

[@gas8257]

+Darkz Gaming, I got Nord as well, i live in Scandinavia (irl), so i can relate better. Why are you reading this? Typical milk drinkers.

[@jacobmoren94]

Straight to the point while providing details that are actually relevant. Thanks for this series! I look forward to exploring the lore of Elder Scrolls.

[@CarlosHamlett]

This is by far an excellent project, and as a fan of TES I am glad to see that someone actually took the time to make these videos. Thanks mate!

[@InsertCleverNameHere0]

Why isn't this included in the playlist for TES Lore Season 1?

[@connorevans104]

I'm a year late. But that's a very good question.

[@gimmedataids]

I'm a few weeks late, but I agree that his question was a good one

[@bobbydadude2488]

+sukadikandi I am two days late but I agree, great question.

[@connorevans104]

+Bobby Dadude I'm a month later, and yet again I say that's a good question.

[@gimmedataids]

Connor Evans It's been a full day. Words cannot express how sorry I am that I have taken so long to say this, but I agree with what you've said yet again

[@zerial4000]

Holy fuck this was 7 years ago? Time really flys by

[@jon9428]

I know what you mean...I remember watching this when I was in high school addicted to learning about Elder Scrolls. I feel like I've lost a lot of my innocence since then.

[@marcfaur]

Man, I never seem to have enough of these videos! I keep coming back...

[@VRichardsn]

I come back some months later and the video now has over half a million views. Nicely done, ShoddyCast !

[@nobletiger5876]

Why does this make me wanna cry?

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

Excellent compilation of all the lore in this rich and expansive world.

[@TUNA-hj7bp]

I truly love the feature in which the homelands of certain races match the color of their Tamriel provinces.

[@edboy3644]

I started watching before Eso, for Eso. Still.awesome to watch years later. Peace and love.

[@spencerleblanc6073]

Awesome video, I'm the kind of TES player who will read every in game book I come across and this series brings it all together, I'm excited for ESO but does anyone else want another single played RPG elder scrolls game like skyrim, oblivion, etc ??

[@mojonation1487]

Absolutely.

[@BasseFiend89]

No question, mmo is fun but, the elder scrolls got popular and stayed popular in single player, having like a multiplayer option like to raid a dungen with a friend or something would be fun thoug.

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Why don't they do any more Elder Scrolls Lore? Surely there is more to speak on and review. I loved this series. I could watch these forever.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

I'm expecting them to expand into Season 3 once TESVI becomes a thing. Obviously there's still massive amount of interesting information and lore in TES. It's massive. I think this series was one of the most labor-intensive and complex to write/voice and put together. Maybe they just need a pause from this.

[@Cringekeen]

I think they said something about not continuing currently because the guy they pay to be the storyteller lives in Greece and the government isn't letting money come in so they had to stop.

[@IvoryGoblin]

This Lore Series is seriously well done. I have gone back and liked and favorited every one of them. After watching each race video I am sold on playing as whatever race you covered. The lore is so rich and you guys do an AMAZING job covering some dense subject matter. Thumbs up and please please continue. ps. LOVE the Fallout videos as well!

[@loraelstad8941]

I am so happy you started the lore series. It was the way I 1st found u guys. I find them thoroughly enjoyable & am now playing catch up w/ all the other ESO vids.

[@DrPepperDependent]

stuff like this is what makes games for me. the amount of hours I have sunk my curiosity into stories and lore of video games is countless. thank you so much for such a masterfully done insight into the elder scrolls series and now fallout!! its like the history channel for gamers!

[@pastorofmuppets4552]

Compare this prologue to the Fallout lore series prologue. The contrast is stunning.

[@herman1francis]

+PastorOfMuppets what do you mean?

[@ASHL0TTE]

+Carolus Rex maaaan, don't gimme dat shit.

[@franchisethebull]

Apples and oranges. Shit fallout's timeline is largely based on real life lol

[@franchisethebull]

Carolus Rex Because apples are godlike and oranges are just okay

[@jonnmerrill]

I find it clever of shoddy cast to use a filter over in game screenshots. Not only does it look nice, but it avoids the awkwardness of the games' varied graphics

[@RedMenace446]

Not gonna lie, i found this tag completely by accident, was just clicking around in the suggestions videos on the right, i watched the fallout lore and became hooked, even if what you were saying was completely wrong i wouldn't care because you tell it so well. The imagery and music you have, along with your words, just make it 10 times better. On top of all this i am a lore lover, and i lover learning about the world around me in the games i play, i read alot of the books in the elder scrolls. Please do not stop, keep doing this, not just for the games you have already covered but for others as well, you have earned yourself a subscriber!!

[@eyyub05]

Anyone in 2020?

[@anonymousunknown5650]

Nah but yes for 2024

[@aaronh678]

Yup. 2024 is where it's at. ​@@anonymousunknown5650

[@arbiterally101]

I feel I should mention, this video is missing from the Elder Scrolls Lore series 1, for some reason. I didn't know if it was intentional on your part, Shoddy, or not. It may be a little helpful, given otherwise the first episode is on the Daedric Princes, during which you refer back to this video.

[@wagnerisawsome]

this series had made me enjoy the elder scrolls universe more than i ever could thank you very much

[@sugarapplesweet]

I've been with the Elder Scrolls games only as soon as Oblivion's release, and yes, I have long since played Morrowind as well. What keeps bringing me back to the series is the lore, so I thank you a hundred times over for this series. Sometimes, it's nice to have it all in one place.

[@lenseofficial]

I'm a massive Elder Scrolls fan, but i'd just like to put it out there that the Warcraft universes lore i would say is deeper. Not trying to be a dick, just putting it out there for anyone who loves deep game lore, and if you love TES lore, you will absolutely love Warcraft's

[@MichaelNovotny]

WoW lore is generic stuff

[@lenseofficial]

Michael Novotny Lol nope, don't get me wrong TES lore is masterpiece, i just want to get it out there that if you are a lore fan the Warcraft lore is superb.

[@keithsimon]

Do you work for blizzard? Did you write some lore that you want us to read? Trying to figure out why you have come to an elder scrolls lore recap and started telling people Warcraft is better.

[@lenseofficial]

Keith Simon Hahaha, no :/ But let's just say Algalon the Observer lore is the best. No but seriously as a lore fan myself i love reading game lore even if i havn't played the game, and from my experience warcraft lore is extremely deep

[@MichaelFossbakk]

Curious. Do you know of a video series like this one for Warcraft lore?

[@8-bitnightshade]

Zamn over nine years ago that's wild

[@softo-and-weto]

Says 10 now, dam

[@jeffreyl4355]

I have played all the games but haven't really grasped the reason I am playing for. With ESO coming out I decided to dig in deeper and found this series to learn more about the lore. Without a doubt, I now comprehend things so much clearer and even if ESO doesn't use any of this lore at all, I'm glad I watched it just for the entertainment. Good job!

[@sonic26000]

Thank you so much for creating these videos. As someone who just got into the Elder Scrolls games (Skyrim was my first), and as someone who finds the idea of reading an entire book while playing a video game silly (don't hate me, I just don't have time for that), these videos make for a very helpful and comprehensive guide to this world's history. So thank you, once again.

[@solomongumball9570]

That does it. I gotta play Morrowind now.

[@JosephDungee]

+Creepy Logan Love hearing the music of Morrowind too (Makes me smile :-D

[@johnthefisherman69]

+Creepy Logan First Bethesda game and RPG I ever played, best soundtrack for sure. Its dated dont get that wrong but its worth atleast a short playthrough(main story).

[@AWACS_Snowblind]

oh, your gonna have fun. ESPECIALLY the combat. your gonna have SOOO much fun with that!

[@solomongumball9570]

Monkey_Gaming 334 Sad thing is I enjoy it. Games like D&D and Call of Cthulhu are some of my favorite things. Therefore Dice role combat doesn't bother me.

[@bobbylind1145]

+Creepy Logan You can fly, you can fly, you can fly!!!! And get Chrysamere

[@fede6811]

I feel a strong connection to Tamriel, maybe from growing up saving it over and over on the games since Daggerfall.. This series pulls my heart strings like a frigging guitar T.T

[@linkalot7415]

Same bro. I wanna live in tamriel'

[@laboskie349]

@@linkalot7415 Perhaps not that haha. Living under the constant threat of reality itself being shattered along with dragons, skeletons and zombies running around. Not to mention the almost endless wars.

[@jeabusivxx4398]

I would first like to congratulate the whole Shoddy Cast crew for making one of "the" most informational video series I have ever seen! You have helped me explain and show many others the way of the Elder Scrolls. Cheers to you all and can't wait to see you all on ESO!!!

[@parkermorris3151]

I still can't believe how rich the lore is in this game! i've watched this series from the beginning! My friend you should be a writer, the way you tell the story of the lore...just, beautifully spoken!!

[@rarespanait3842]

Wow, you are the most amazing youtuber when it comes to gaming lore. This video was mind-blowing and I see that you have 40 more. I just can't imagine how much hard-work you put into these videos, my only regret is that I can only subscribe once.

[@IIIRobIII]

they really should go back to cyrodiil... imagine the imperial city in next gen graphics, full HD

[@anirishmoron]

+IIIRobIII I would rather see akavir

[@Trixieisbestpony11]

That would be fucking amazing omfg

[@spacecocaine1823]

+IIIRobIII I dunno, I personally feel that exploring a whole n'other continent would be nice, maybe encountering new sentien men, mer, or beasts. Maybe a few new gameplay mechanics, and some daedra... Anywhoes, no matter what, as long as we can add to the lore of the Elder Scrolls I'll be happy :D

[@525thegreywolf8]

+IIIRobIII look into Skyblivion? fan mod but still has what you'd be looking for

[@liadornell1097]

+calvin stearns Nah, Cyrodiil is supposed to be colorful and sunny, Skyrim is supposed to be cold and dark, Lore btw.

[@LegendSeekerX]

TES lore + TES music = simply epic

[@Reteo]

What really impresses me about this series is that it is presented in a true documentary fashion; The voicing itself reminds me a lot of Peter Thomas.

[@TurinInquisitor]

LORKHAN DID NOTHING WRONG

[@ryuxay]

Tawny Owl he didn't tell the aedra what would happen to their divinity...so he did do something pretty bad

[@neuroinsect1944]

Lorkan did it for them though. They would not have done it had they known, and given how knowledgeable Lorkan was he was likely aware of the what would happen next. If any are a trickster though it'd be Magnus, it's awful convenient that the one who told the gods what would is also the one who avoided it.

[@blazednlovinit]

As a Brexit voter, I sympathise with Magnus and his unwillingness to sacrifice any more of his power on the alter of Lorkan's trickery

[@Pompo5]

thanks so much for these videos, im a real sucker for TES lore and always try to share it with other people too. there is very good contnent here and i like the presentation, although i wouldve talked a bit more about the process of creation and there is one thing i never understood, did lorkhan and the aedra create mundus or just nirn? the act of creating a planet is not the same as that of creating a plane/universe. also, what is most admirable of TES lore is (as you said) the variety of sources, and the antropological and cultural studies you can make of them and the idea that there are multiple interpretations of certain dieties and some cultures regard them as good or bad and see their teachings differently depending on their beliefs. there is a real process of critical thinking and examination for the real lore delver to discern what things he can regard more or less as fact and what things are alterable by interpretation

[@mojonation1487]

Mundus and Nirn are tied together.

[@jefthereaper]

well there were 2 primorial beings before everything else who entered the void and by merely existing, created time and space, after they killed each other, lots of stuff happened along with the Aedra and Daedra being born out of there death, along the line Aetherius, Oblivion and mundus came into being, see it as this first you start with Nirn (the earth) around Nirn is Mundus (the universe) Mundus is infinite in size, but at the same time, it is fully surrounded by a second dimension called Oblivion, Oblivion itself also infinite in size, is ones again fully surrounded by Aetherius, what in turn itself is also surrounded by "the void" what was the primordial existence. due to Oblivion being a second dimension and Aetherius being a third dimension, Mundus, Oblivion and Aetherius exist at the same place at the same time. but the limited mortal mind is unable to process this (in the eyes of the gods, all 3 realms can be seen at the same time and space, if they would by example look into the sky from Nirn, they would be able to see every location of both Aetherius and Oblivion even if they just watch at the same location) Something like that is impossible for the limited mortal mind to understand, so according to lore our minds "bend" what we try to see into something our minds can comprehend. Thus all of Oblivion as the second dimension appears first in our human eyes, due to Oblivion being chaotic and incomprehensible, we are unable to see what is actually in Oblivion, so it just looks like a complete black void (the night sky) Aetherius is the third dimencion, and is in human mind placed behind Oblivion, due to the Aedra fleeing during the creation of Nirn, the stars we see are gates/holes tore in Oblivion by the Aedra into Aetherius, the light of the stars are in reality holes in dimensions, the light itself being the magical energy's of Aetherius. the sun is the hole Magnus himself tore into Oblivion, being so large, it lights up Nirn with the light and energy of Aetherius, allowing the mortal races to use magic. The Moons Secunda and Masser are in actuallty a divine realm of a Aedra, being unable to process the existance of a infinite realm, our human eyes vieuw the center of those worlds in the sky as a "orb" or planet instead. The same goes for the other Planets on the sky (from the 8 divines) tough there is no proof as of yet, some speculate that Masser and Secunda (due to being dead realms) might be leftovers of the realm of Lorkhan.

[@mojonation1487]

jefthereaper Mundus is actually finite. It is the limit imposed on an infinite Aurbis. "Nirn (Ehnofex for 'Arena') is a finite ball of matter and magic made from all of the god planets at the beginning of time, when Lorkhan tricked/convinced/forced the gods to create the mortal plane. Nirn is the mortal plane and the mortal planet, which is the same thing. Its creation upset the cosmic balance; now all souls (especially the Aedra-Daedra/Gods-Demons) have a vested interest in Nirn (especially its starry heart, Tamriel)." Masser and Secunda are the broken bits of Lorkhan's body.

[@jefthereaper]

mojonation1487 Meh, I was close enough XD

[@Pompo5]

thanks, amazingly useful guys!

[@samanthayracheta364]

Thank you for helping me understand out of all the videos I've watched yours were the ones that made everything click into place and it all made sense to me ! FOREVER GRATEFUL!

[@RestantHen]

Found this looking for lore for someone new to Elder Scrolls, this is really well done thank you for putting it together.

[@zenelson1544]

This series is brilliant. I was sent here by MMOxReview and thank god I did. I love lore, and ES's is one of the best so although I knew almost everything said in this video hearing in such well made video is awesome

[@TheDotdotdot0]

i was sent here by him too

[@gamerking559]

i was sent here by your mum

[@housseinzhu2405]

Valenwood pls bethesda

[@daiveedino]

It would be really beautiful.

[@SPARTAN_B-312]

Fuck me this was made 5 years ago, ahhhh feels like yesterday.

[@JoeBlogs000]

I remember when Skyrim was coming out I looked for videos like these! No lore videos yet existed, I even considered making them myself. Thankyou for this

[@patricknorman8103]

For real this channel was great man "was"

[@a12ozfanta64]

R.I.P.

[@musiciohann]

Can't wait until Friday to play the Special Edition on my PS4!!! (28Oct'16)

[@mr.malwhrik7025]

Yup I pre ordered it.

[@musiciohann]

Undead Puppet To be honest, I've been wanting to do so since day 1, but haven't decided yet just to wait and see if maybe, just maybe, the physical release includes any map or any cool little thing. However, I doubt it. With some exceptions (Witcher 3) , physical releases with goodies are almost non-existant. Anyway, congratulations. Enjoy this AWESOME game!

[@musiciohann]

I just pre-ordered it!!! hehehe Cheers!

[@mr.malwhrik7025]

Fairs. It's better to download it anyway. So you could not break it or lose it.

[@musiciohann]

Exactly.

[@smartass23t]

Why did I not find this channel sooner?!?! Very interesting stuff man.

[@thewatchwaiter3900]

Even with limited resources, I am amazed at how well you have presented this video. Well done, seriously.

[@mroushion]

Great work man love this series. So much i didnt know

[@Niemann03]

Oh man, this is wonderful! Please, make subtitles in all your narration stories of the elder scrolls. With the subtitles i and the other peoples can translate with the option of the youtube. I love the Elder Scrolls universe, but its difficult to me learn things about her, because the all content found is in english. If you can, please make subtitles in your videos. Congratulations for your work!

[@PandaCosmiec]

I already knew everything these videos talk about, but I fucking love this series with an undying passion. Never leave us Shoddycast

[@Dfarm2262]

This was a great series’s great job 👏

[@GiraffeGod]

You should put these on I tunes so that people can listen to these on the road.

[@jeffferaro24]

+J.C.O Studios Try a youtube converter. The videos should be short enough.

[@MrMrMaran]

Skyrim belongs to the nords!

[@TsuchiGamer06]

That was just amazing man...I swear I was watching a professional documentary of the lore of TES

[@vincentaventurado2728]

Just listening to the music makes me feel nostalgic, I played Morrowind and Skyrim but because of time demanding collage life that i have now, I have no time wondering around those worlds.

[@Prince8of8pella]

What about pyandonea, esroniet, yneslea, cathnoquey, and roscrea?

[@ethanpierce324]

Jesus loves you. I believe He died for you, and He has a plan for your life. John 3:16 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2:21

[@AdmiralMcGravy]

no

[@akimborambo1]

+Ethan Pierce No I do enjoy Tamriellic history a lot, but I'm very fascinated with american history as well :)

[@christiancristof491]

+AkimboRambo American? History?

[@akimborambo1]

Christian Cristof Yeah why?

[@christiancristof491]

AkimboRambo Just asking.

[@yuniyhimik]

I think this should be included in the TESO introduction video, as you launch the game! I love ES games and role-played them extensively, but still had some confusion in my mind. And a lot of new players will be off-put by the learning curve of the ES lore. This video and the likes make it all clear! Wonderful job!

[@jeffreyl4355]

I agree completely. Even though I have been playing ES games for years, this would make everything so much easier to understand in the game. Each book or lore found in game would make more sense because you could relate to where that item originated or is connect to. Knowing races homelands before meeting them would also help!

[@PurnaKhatiwada]

i want elder scroll with all continent!! ALL ! give me chills :D

[@asbvast]

+Purna Khatiwada It would take years to finish, and with all the small bugs and corrupted savefiles, you would never be able to reach the end :P

[@matynavarro8548]

Why don't we finish making games at Tamriel first? Don't be impatient :p

[@PurnaKhatiwada]

Yea :) but i want similar to Elder Scrol V that include akaviri, the black marse, elseware and all in one. it be awesome though!

[@Darth_Feneris]

+Purna Khatiwada give eso a lil time

[@matynavarro8548]

+Joshua Caskey ESO was not made by Bethesda. I personally enjoy that MMO, but MMOs are not for everyone, and a lot of people dislike ESO.

[@nublex]

fucking. awesome.

[@silvadolla77]

Thanks for making this series. Somebody needed to make a series explaining the lore

[@laurent5820]

Hey ShoddyCast ! Thanx for all your hard work ! I have recommended viewing (and liking) your season 1 Elder Scrolls series to my RP guild. Getting ready for Teso, your vidéos are a must see !

[@reclaimedblade6308]

Anyone else watching this in 2020?

[@rustyblade9366]

a direct sequel to skyrim: by loading the game from elder scrolls 5 skyrim the events in the sequel is determined thereby, and whoever you sided with (stormcloaks or imperials) will acompany you to summerset isle, to bring the sword to the true enemy: the dominion. eh? eh?? good idea, yeah!? fuck yeah i know.

[@giantred]

Uhh yeah, sold. Now to convince Bethesda...

[@rustyblade9366]

i'll consider it :)

[@Lightscribe225]

Doubt that. TES has always been about the bigger picture. The Event and the Hero. Shit like the Great War is relegated to sidequests while the Hero deals with the Event(Dagoth Ur returning from the Dreamsleeve, Dagon invading Nirn, Alduin not following his duty).

[@julianbecker4351]

Lightscribe225 but why not let your ship strand thre and get imprrisoned and then somehow get evolved again in the bigger picture? The prison staff is just tradition :P

[@Lightscribe225]

Julian Becker And it's a tradition that can't be broken.

[@Eirreann]

I love that you are using the most nostalgic soundtrack in the franchise for me as your background music :D

[@Silmarisi]

Beautiful. I never knew half of that, as I played only Skyrim but now I think I understand Tamriel much better. Thank you, that was truly informative and well done.

[@BURCHDOGSHOW]

Shortest 11 minutes ever. Any one else agree?