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Fun Facts pulled directly from The Elder Scrolls games. [This account is not officially affiliated with Bethesda] Requests for lore sources is welcome. #ESOfam

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Fun Fact: Mario and Paarthurnax share the same English voice actor: Charles Martinet.

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That one time @Tuttle_Power responded 😩👌

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The landscape shown in the teaser for TES6 has been a contentious topic among speculators.

Many believe it will take place within Hammerfell, home of the Redguards, or High Rock, home of the Bretons.

Where do you believe it takes place?

Where would you like it to take place?

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Ebony ore, commonly found in north eastern Tamriel, is said to be the crystallized blood of Lorkhan. Which may have some merit since the Heart of Lorkhan sits within Red Mountain.

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The three strains of vampirism are:

Noxiphilic Sanguivoria, found during the 2nd era, these vampires can exist in the daylight without burning.

Porphyric Hemophilia and Sanguinare Vampiris, which are both similar strains with a three day incubation resulting in undeath.

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Black soul gems are creations born from the school of necromancy. What makes them especially unique to their counterparts is the ability to trap the souls of man and mer.

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Seeing Khamira hiss back at a dragon definitely tops the list!

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The #SeasonOfTheDragon has come to an end. We're giving away a signed Wrathstone Tablet to one lucky winner to celebrate how it all began.

Just reply to this post with your favorite #ESO memory from this year. The winner will be picked on Monday, November 11th.

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The story of Talym Rend begins with the tragic death of his lover, followed by the death of son by Talym's own hand.

Desperate to have the memory taken from him, he bargains with Daedric Prince Sheogorath.

His toll? Drive three people into madness.

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Nestled in Vvardenfell's Valley of the Wind is the Cavern of the Incarnates.

It's here that those who thought themselves Azura's chosen (the Nerevarine) have been interred.

It is an Ashlander holy site, and can only be entered when Azura's Star is visible.

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The witch Naenra Waerr created a sword which could cleave soul from body. A mischievous idea from the mind of Clavicus Vile, who imparted a piece of himself to stabilize the artifact.

As a result, the Umbra Sword became sentient and was hidden by Naenra prior to her execution.

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Contrary to what some believed: The Clockwork City didn't cease to exist or function after the demise of the god who created it. In The Elder Scrolls: Legends, a story is told of the citizens left behind and the chaos that unfolded...

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Fa-Nuit-Hen is said to have taught Vivec combat in a most... "unconventional" time in the god's life.

Fa is also a scion of Boethiah, who has issues recalling memory that is unrelated to combat. It was for this reason he created a Daedra: Tutor Riparius.

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"The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal shrouds the wearer's face in shadow. No light or magic of detection can penetrate its depths. To look upon Nocturnal's face without the cowl is to view the depths of the void. A man would lose his mind to see it." - From: "Instructions: the Gray Cowl"

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From Notes on Racial Phylogeny:

"[...] all "races" of elves and humans may mate with each other and bear fertile offspring. Generally the offspring bear the racial traits of the mother, though some traces of the father's race may also be present."

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The architect of Mundus is said to have been Magnus. The Ayleids worshiped Magnus as the god of sight, light and insight. It's also believed that on occasion, he inhabits the bodies of mages to lend them his strength.

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@Scarylatinword @WesJohnsonVoice @TESOnline @ElderScrolls @UESP_net In all fairness, Sheogorath is the Daedric Prince of madness. It isn't outside the realm of possibility that lactose intolerance exists just so he could torment people with the sweet, sweet temptation of cheese. #notafact

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"The Tamrielic word for the divinely rich child of rot, silky, pressed sour milk is ... cheese. The Old Redguard word for it is mluo. Tell me, if you were a poet fluent in both languages, which word would you use?" Weltan, Redguard poet.

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Saarthal was the first civilization built by Nords. Tragically, it was destroyed by elves on an event called the Night of Tears. It's unclear if the motive of the elves involved the hidden Eye of Magnus beneath the city, or out of fear that the humans were becoming too advanced.

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The Companions were a group of warriors who took contacts throughout Skyrim and carried on the tradition of the 500 Companions of Ysgramor.

During the 2nd era, the Companions made a pact with the Glenmoril witches, resulting in them being tricked into becoming werewolves.

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@KarmaDragonia Hagravens are a cross between a witch and a bird. Thus far I haven't found any source stating that a man couldn't become one, however in TES, witches are typically female. In theory, it may be possible for anyone to become a Hagraven.

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The Reachmen are a group of (primarily Breton) tribes that inhabit southwestern Skyrim. The leaders of these tribes are the Hagravens, who have incredible nature magic and knowledge at their disposal.

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@Tuttle_Power @Thanix_gaming @benevolentbowd I should have figured we'd get a response like that! Hahahah Thank you so much, Leamon! I suppose we're left with our own thoughts and perspectives. 😄👍 (Not like it isn't fun to theory-craft anyway 😉)

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Another example of the mortal-gods' omnipotence comes from a line said by Sotha Sil: "When I reclaimed my shadow, I learned a great deal. Daedric plots. Alliances and betrayals. The return of things lost in time... the loss of things the world thought certain. I have much to do."