Tamriels

Tamriels is a term that appears primarily in fan discussions and derivative works rather than in official Elder Scrolls lore. In canonical material, Tamriel refers to the continent that contains the various provinces of the series, and a formal plural like Tamriels is not used in primary texts. As such, Tamriels functions as a fan coinage rather than an established element of the official world.

In usage, Tamriels can denote multiple depictions or interpretations of Tamriel across different games, novels, or media. It may refer to contrasts between eras, provinces, or political configurations presented in various sources, or to a collection of related lore elements treated as a single broad concept. The term is also used to describe fan-created compilations, maps, or lore databases that aggregate Tamrielic material from across the franchise.

Etymology and interpretation are informal and variable, since the plural Tamriels has no canonical grounding. It is understood by fans as a way to discuss the diverse facets of Tamriel—its cultures, geography, and histories—across non-canonical or modded content rather than as a new official entity within the lore.

See also: Tamriel; The Elder Scrolls; lore; fan fiction; role-playing communities.