the elder scrolls online era

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is set during the Second Era, specifically in the year 2E 582, which is about 800 years before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (set in 4E 201) and 1,000 years before The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (set in 3E 427). Key Aspects of the ESO Era: Interregnum Period The Second Era is known as a time of political instability following the fall of the Reman Dynasty (end of the First Empire). There is no strong central authority, leading to warring factions. The Three Alliances The game's main conflict revolves around three warring alliances: - Daggerfall Covenant (Bretons, Redguards, Orcs) - Ebonheart Pact (Nords, Dunmer, Argonians) - Aldmeri Dominion (Altmer, Bosmer, Khajiit) Major Threats Beyond the Alliance War, ESO introduces world-ending dangers: - Molag Bals Planemeld (Dark Anchors, Soulburst) - Daedric Princes' Schemes (Mephala, Mehrunes Dagon, etc.) - The Return of Dragons (though not as widespread as in Skyrim) - The Ascendant Lords Ambitions (later expansions) Historical Significance Many events in ESO shape future lore: - The formation of the first Ebonheart Pact (unlikely Dunmer-Nord-Argonian alliance). - The rise of the Tharns, a powerful Imperial family. - The early days of the Mages Guild and Fighters Guild. - The discovery of the Dark Brotherhoods origins. Expansions & Time Travel Some DLCs (like Dragonhold or Summerset) slightly advance the timeline, but most of ESO remains in 2E 582583. Some quests involve time-travel (e.g., Clockwork City, Orsinium flashbacks). How ESO Fits in TES Lore: Before TES: Redguard (2E 864) Tiber Septim hasnt yet risen to power. Before the formation of the Third Empire (2E 896) The events of ESO set the stage for the rise of Talos. Explores lost lore Many cultures (Reachmen, Maormer, Tsaesci) get deeper exploration than in mainline games. Would you like details on a specific faction, event, or expansion?