Tamriel

Tamriel is a fictional continent on Nirn, the world of The Elder Scrolls series. It is the central setting for most of the games and their lore, serving as a diverse crossroads of cultures, magic, and politics. The continent features a wide range of climates and biomes, from northern mountains to southern coasts, and hosts multiple political regions known as provinces.

The nine major provinces are High Rock, Hammerfell, Skyrim, Cyrodiil, Morrowind, Black Marsh, Elsweyr, Valenwood, and Summerset Isles. Each province has its own history, languages, and social structures, with human civilizations coexisting alongside a variety of elven and other non-human cultures. The Imperial City in Cyrodiil has most often stood as a central seat of imperial authority when a unified empire exists across several provinces.

Historically, Tamriel has seen cycles of unity and fragmentation. At various times, imperial power has sought to unify the provinces under a single governance, while periods of independence and regional rivalries have shaped the continent’s political landscape. The lore features numerous factions, deities, and magical traditions that influence the cultures and conflicts of its provinces.

Tamriel’s worldbuilding is expanded across games, books, and other media, making the continent a foundational element of The Elder Scrolls franchise. Its evolving history and diverse regions provide the backdrop for countless stories spanning different eras and character perspectives.