the elder scrolls online era

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is set during the Second Era, specifically in the year 2E 582, which is roughly 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (4E 201) and 800 years before The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and IV: Oblivion (both set in 3E 427433). Key Features of the ESO Era: Interregnum Period The Second Era is a time of chaos, with no strong central empire after the fall of the Reman Dynasty (end of the First Era). The Three Alliances (Daggerfall Covenant, Ebonheart Pact, and Aldmeri Dominion) vie for control of Cyrodiil. Molag Bals Planemeld The Daedric Prince Molag Bal attempts to merge Nirn with Coldharbour, leading to the events of the base game. Rise of the Prophet & Vestige The player character (the Vestige) works with the Prophet (Varen Aquilarios) to stop Molag Bal. Major Factions & Conflicts The game explores wars between the alliances, Daedric invasions, and political intrigue across Tamriel. Timeline Context: Before ESO: - 1E 2920 Reman Dynasty falls, ending the First Era. - 2E 1 Start of the Second Era under the Akaviri Potentate. - 2E 430 Tiber Septim (Talos) is born (later unites Tamriel in 2E 854). - 2E 560s580s Rise of the Three Alliances. After ESO: - 2E 896 Tiber Septim begins his conquest. - 3E 0 Tiber Septim founds the Third Empire, starting the Third Era. Expansions & Lore Depth: ESO has expanded through DLCs and chapters, covering regions like Summerset, Morrowind, Elsweyr, Blackwood, High Isle, and Necrom, adding deeper lore about the Second Era. Would you like details on a specific faction, event, or region from ESO?