The History Of Skyrim & The Nords | Elder Scrolls Lore

[@WiseFish]

Hope you guys enjoyed this look into the Elder Scrolls lore! Do let me know if you wanna see any other topics from this series. Also apologies for some mispronunciations, I did look up most of the name but trying to record them it's very hard to get them right and have the video flow well. Hope it wasn't too bad, I beat myself up about this a lot if they are too bad!

[@playerone8047]

This is so great!! I just recently picked Skyrim up again, after nearly five years-having this context is going to add a lot to my playthrough, thanks, friend!

[@DavetheNord]

Dude Kyne forgives you! It's not pronounced Kin. Hope this was useful to you! :)

[@337wilson]

Yes more pleaSe

[@tylerkarp6762]

Skyrim and Fallout both have such developed worlds with great lore, love these videos

[@earsplittingpictures1133]

The lores cool but the game worlds suck

[@IMNOTHIM495]

@Earsplitting Pictures how I love the skyrim world

[@IMNOTHIM495]

@@earsplittingpictures1133 I don't like fallout at all though

[@dillonklasse4980]

I feel as though the sky forge is a total letdown, you can make unique weapons there but their stats aren’t great. I wish that there was a sky forge version of every weapon and armor type and add a super rare element to the forge recipe to make it feel like an achievement.

[@WiseFish]

Skyforge Dragon armour would be incredible to craft!

[@dillonklasse4980]

@@WiseFish agreed, the thought of it is almost game breaking lol, but honestly I like the look of dedra armor.

[@amargwari2431]

​@@WiseFish Sky Forge Dragon Armor comes with the blessing of Talos. Gives you the power to shape shoft to a dragon Martin Septim style or totally stop time

[@dariustiapula]

Thalmor never seems to learn what their predecessors did. Never anger the men less they ended up like their ancestors.

[@Vampire296099]

Maybe you've heard this before. I know almost all the lore you put out. However a lore lover will always listen to a new narator, perspective, way of presenting the story. I trully like your style as an example I've watched your metro lore more than a few time. Keep them coming, cheers and the 100k is just around the corner

[@thereesebonneau]

@@Vampire296099 facts!!

[@folkishappalachian6827]

30:07 Gen Tulius, an ethnic imperial from cyrodil, saying, Ulfric from Skyrim using the voice broke nordic tradition is hilarious. 1 it's not Tulius's tradition or heritage 2 the voice is respected, along with graybeards, amongst nordic society. With nordics main complaints levied against the graybeards being that they won't intervene using their voice powers. To nordics, not imperial like tulius, the voice is as valid as challenging for the right to rule Tulius is just angry that the nords want to follow suit of the red guards and split from the empire, ironically enough the empire supported red guards splitting. Had the empire allowed for peaceful succession, like they did for hammerfell, then the empire would have had 2 allies in the fight against the thalmor. Now they only have 1 ally due to arrogance and double standards.

[@YouTubecanfuckagoat]

The Empire also “left behind”. hundreds of thousands of hardened shock troops to “assist” the Yakudan people in their fight against the Aldermeri Dominion. A hands off approach that left them free to claim they were not aiding the redguards

[@folkishappalachian6827]

@@KZbincanfuckagoat It would have worked well in a repeat with skyrim, its just empire ego that prevented it. Now they permanently damaged diplomatic relations with skyrim because they tried to claim they know someone else's culture and heritage better than them in a weak effort of power retention. The empire was founded by a nord, had they aided skyrim in going their own way diplomatic relations would have remained high due to shared history.

[@YouTubecanfuckagoat]

@@folkishappalachian6827 I agree. However, Ulfric is using this as an opportunity to assert his own dominance. It’s not about Skyrim. It’s about Ulfric. The High King respected him &, had he formally asked, would have supported a motion to secede from the empire. He didn’t ask, he challenged him, knowing that if the challenge was refused or rebuked the High King must step down. The High King knew this & accepted the challenge. Torgg knew he was no match for Ulfric.

[@folkishappalachian6827]

@@KZbincanfuckagoat well fuck the comment I typed deleted, but I think its ego plus narrative building plus religious fanaticism

[@folkishappalachian6827]

​@@KZbincanfuckagoat ulfric studied the voice, served in empire, companions, and reachmen campaign. He based his government out of windhelm, and one of his first major operations is to take the jagged crown. He kicked off the rebellion in response to thalmor justicars being allowed to massacre talos worshipers at the behest of the empire. Then there is ascention to power. Torygg would have listened to ulfric to leave. What creates a better narrative, a soft king leaving, or a nord ascending to power through the old ways of battle, and using the voice to legitimize his nordic claim. Ego is definitely in it, but I think its an easy write off. I also think that is why the dragon born is offered to kill Tulius because Ulfric wants to create the symbology of dragon blood, being nordic blood not imperial blood, killing a corrupt empire that bent knee to elves and banned worship of talos, who had dragob blood.

[@topcat59]

if the snow elves never attacked the Nords. They could’ve survived be mixing their culture with the Nords. In the end they don’t breed as highly as humans do so they could’ve many ways solve the issues of there extinction by mixing their culture with the nords and if they did this we would likely see a few snow elves in the game besides one.😺

[@superiorrule34]

Ya no if the snow elves are anything like their high elf cousins their pride would never let them just let the nords say.

[@chazzcoolidge2654]

Agreed,the College of Winterhold quest to search Saarthal only proves this. The Ancient Falmer kicked the wrong hornets' nest and paid dearly for their mistake,they had it coming the moment they started the raid on Saarthal.

[@Kuhboose1]

I mean, that's on the assumption that Ysgramor and his sons were reliable narrators and not lying through their teeth so they could get an army to help them take new land. Literally the only people who know what really happened and lived to tell it (and have that telling recorded) ended with violent and prejudiced genocide. History is written by the victors, and they do not generally tell the whole truth.

[@apudieboer3654]

@@Kuhboose1 shut up imperial. Ysgrammor was a hero and did nothing wrong

[@KalashVodka175]

@@apudieboer3654 Most imperials think Ysgramor was a hero btw The Empire in its various form has almost always relied on Skyrim as its most important power structure alongside Cyrodill. Without Skyrim there is no Empire

[@vjlong4581]

In my opinion I just feel like Ulfric is the best option for Skyrim, just like every human he has his flaws. But he would be a better king then torrygg or Elisif. Skyrim is better off independent and better off without the empire as the empire isn’t the same as it once was. I just feel like there is more pros for the stormcloacks then imperials

[@spinspir1741]

The Orcs / Orsimer are not beast folk, actually were elves, hence the mer in Orsimer. A group of Altmer left Aldmeris following prophet Trinimac, who was then tricked by Maephala and then became Malacath and his followers became the Orcs / Orsimer, long story short.

[@quagmoe7879]

@@spinspir1741 This is true but in Tamrielic Antiquity they actually were considered “savage” beastfolk by the other races.

[@valeclaw1697]

I will never not be mad at Bethesda for handwaving so much potential for the unique nord lore we had before with a vague 'erm, imperialism' excuse that nothing in-game meaningfully addresses.

[@MikeBison_]

“Alduin began resurrecting his brothers and sisters.” I don’t wanna be a big stinky nerd, BUT, it should be noted that the female dragons, the Jills, are all allies of Akatosh. I’ve never seen accounts of any Jills serving Alduin, as they’re sent by Akatosh to deal with time nonsense like Dragon Breaks.

[@wrendina9996]

Its so odd to me how everyone's always just casually like "yeah the nords wiped the snow elves out" as though they didn't commit like genocide

[@teyrncousland7152]

Well it was a genocidal war or wars from both sides. The Nords just happened to win.

[@villgoir]

Hey I surprised you haven’t done on in dragon age yet

[@freshkicks4l838]

I would love to see it

[@markdankievitch9081]

I love Skyrim and the lore, this definitely gets it on point. Well done! hope to see more about skyrim!

[@smuggrog9821]

The Nords being the first men in Tamriel is most likely false and we have more evidence that the Nedes, the ancestors of the Imperials, Bretons, and Reachmen were living in Tamriel long before the first Nord settlers set foot in Tamriel. Now if the Nedes were native to Tamriel or were just earlier migrations of men from Atmora before Ysgramor's, is up to debate but we definitely have evidence that men had a presence on Tamriel for far longer then the coming of the Nords. Though the Nords defeat of the Snow Elves was definitely a turning point for all the races of men.

[@kingsoren2010]

This was great, now I understand the animosity of the races. Would love to see one on The Witcher. Just found your channel, subbed immediately. As Thor would say...ANOTHER !!!

[@perryhughes8042]

Exactly what I've been wanting for Skyrim, a history!!! As sad as it sounds I haven't gotten to pay Skyrim yet, absolutely loved oblivion though!!!

[@WayneWinslett]

This was great. It gave me a lot of back ground to this Great World of Elder Scrolls, especially since I just started playing ESO in January.

[@WallNutBreaker524]

Why the fuck does KZbin keep Glitching out and unsubbing me from this channel?! Fuckin hell KZbin , also I keep remembering the unnamed villager from the North from the anime To your eternity and his tragic and sad death and PewDiePies telltale game of thrones gameplay after hearing about the nords and Skyrim in the intro Lol.

[@mikeike4715]

Ok so idk if this leads anywhere, just a question: In Sky Haven Temple, theres a book talking about dragonborns saying how being dragonborn has to do somewhat with ancestry and or divine intervention. The book also says that the Septim line were mostly/somewhat dragonborn. Could this mean the Dragonborn could be a Septim, as we dont know our family in game?

[@thearnorianruby4681]

An interesting question. Only Akatosh can bestow an individual with the Dragonblood.

[@ickytheclown]

the fact that skyrim is actually just the dreams of a schizo patient amazes me

[@Blakiedoo]

this video was so well done wisefish, it deserves so many views

[@Voids_Avatar]

Me now knowing books connected with talos: 👏🥹

[@lsb2623]

great vid, hope to see good things

[@mertyuip06]

Every time you upload it’s a good day

[@WiseFish]

Thank you my friend!

[@WallNutBreaker524]

HUMANITY FIRST!!! FOR THE NORDS!!!

[@FoxElliott]

I think alot of people skimped over the fact that Ulfric is basically a medieval Lenin, he was sent to deliberately start a civil war and weaken the Empire by the Thalmor, yet an independent Skyrim could theoretically become just as powerful as the Empire or even moreso. Land size alone doesn't determine the strength of a nation, and if Skyrim *was* independent it could enjoy an economic and industrial boom like most authoritarian nations who get independent. I know Imperial stans will go crazy over defending their precious Empire- but ultimately every great nation crumbles and declines, especially multi-ethnic over expansionist ones like the one in Cyrodiil. Honestly it all comes down to stubbornness and unwillingness to cut losses or allow new powers to grow, Thucydides Trap is in full-swing here.

[@rwilson1197]

Long live the empire

[@seethenero2555]

"To the land known as "Skyrim" shall I return once again to prevent the world from being eaten, lay an ancient evil power to rest and stop Molag Bal's influence from fully taking over Skyrim. Atmora. Tis a strange land indeed, but I have seen stranger things."

[@t.anthony3940]

I played Skyrim twice, I was ways faithful to my companion Lydia!! She is the best companion to have.......

[@mjolnirmilitia569]

Ebonheart pact represent

[@fffrrraannkk]

Send this to Fudge Muppet if anyone here is in their discord (if they have one). They've got a lot of fans that would like this.

[@nurfuerverrueckte]

I just started playing Skyrim again and this gives me the right vibe.

[@emilmlodnicki3835]

Narrator never played the games. Otherwise he'd know how to pronounce a lot of the names and titles.

[@Pendragon44321]

I got last very early on but it's because the names are hard and I wish I could have them up on screen to remember 😅

[@hazy_thoughts]

Elder scrolls isn't my kind of game. But I came to show support.

[@UltFemWarrior]

I've been WAITING for a new video! Absolutely love the way you produce your videos! Great work once again😁

[@WiseFish]

Sorry for the wait! Glad you enjoyed this one though :)

[@Xyoni_htklv]

how the hell I've missed this. KZbin suck at notify recently.

[@freshkicks4l838]

This felt like watching GoT lol. Great video Redgaurds and Nords are my fav race

[@James-u8u8n]

I love skyrim

[@darreneccles7770]

You sound just like Leutin09, another very good narrator

[@melkook9846]

i thought it was gonna be about fable from the community post loll but skyrim is also one of my favs great video :)

[@Dreamoooon]

I never expected the snow elf prince to die so...pathetically.

[@rdf4315]

Welcome to the summit where the first dragonborn meets the last dragonborn.

[@ceallaigh62997]

Awesome! Love TES! Your videos are awesome! Totally can't wait to see more!

[@ceallaigh62997]

Awesome! Love TES! Your videos are awesome! Totally can't wait to see more!

[@Cothfotmeoo]

Tons of info and details in this vid! Well played!

[@Clear224-77]

I love your channel and will watch all your vids!

[@Flyonthewall89]

I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

I love elder scrolls ! Especially argonians

[@DavetheNord]

Nice to see a video about my home lands! :)

[@Hammer_Of_Olympia]

Cracking video WiseFish!

[@robertwilliams373]

Ayyyyye! Glad to be here to watch.

[@newfie9541]

This is gonna be great.

[@justinmcculloch7644]

Ahhh yes some bedtime lore

[@johnnyp4537]

Another great video 🙏🏽

[@darnellsimpsin556]

I SAY MORE LORE!!!

[@ChristianAuditore14]

What a load of bs

[@aura_aep]

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[@Eur03]

Best race in Tes 😎

[@NemFX]

You.. mispronounced a LOT of names

[@WiseFish]

I mean I tried my hardest to get it right, they ain’t easy names.

[@shawnrichter9372]

MOAR! love it!

[@bp9696]

Love it!

[@demetriusmccray1574]

LORD TALOS

[@dreamsblaze3908]

Wished u had a podcast about lore

[@WiseFish]

Maybe in the future that would be cool

[@lcwr]

Epic, been waiting for a races of Skyrim video! Roll on more!

[@succnasty6256]

Such a great video definitely wouldn't mind see you do more Elder Scrolls lore