when is the elder scrolls online set

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is set during the Second Era (2E), specifically in the year 2E 582, approximately 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and 800 years before The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Key Timeline Context: Before ESO: - The First Era (1E) ends with the assassination of Emperor Reman III and the fall of the Reman Dynasty (1E 2920). - The Interregnum (a period of instability) follows, lasting until the rise of Tiber Septim in 2E 854. During ESO: - The game takes place during the Interregnum, a time of chaos with no strong central empire. - The Three Alliances (Daggerfall Covenant, Aldmeri Dominion, and Ebonheart Pact) vie for control of Cyrodiil. - The Planemeld (a Daedric invasion led by Molag Bal) threatens Tamriel. After ESO: - Tiber Septim (Talos) rises to power in 2E 854, uniting Tamriel and founding the Third Empire (Third Era begins in 3E 0). Expansions & DLCs: ESO's expansions (e.g., Morrowind, Summerset, Elsweyr) explore other regions and events within the same timeframe (2E 582583). For comparison: The Elder Scrolls: Arena 3E 399 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 4E 201 Let me know if you'd like deeper lore details!