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"Time. Time is an artificial construct. An arbitrary system based on the idea that events occur in a linear direction at all times. Always forward, never back. Is the concept of time correct? Is time relevant?" ―Sheogorath[src]

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The timeline page is a record of all notable events known to occur in The Elder Scrolls universe.

Eras

The various historical periods throughout the existence of Aurbis are differentiated into various 'eras', each of arbitrary length according to the conclusions of significant political occurrences such as the end of a monarchic dynasty (see the Second Era and the Fourth Era) or the conquering and unification of societies into a single governmental sovereignty (see the First Era and Third Era).[1]

The five past eras as well as the current can be separated into prehistoric and modern eras according to when civilizations began to record and document significant events. Exact dates of events that occurred in the Dawn Era and the Merethic Era cannot be known as such information does not exist due partly to a lack of record keeping by the then extant societies and mostly due to the partial absence of established chronological systems (calendars, periods, etc.). Thus, such eras are prehistoric and the occurrence of events during these eras can only be approximated with various degrees of uncertainty.[1] Events occurring in the eras following the Merethic Era, however, often have exact dates or years due to the prevalence of record keeping and the development of a quasi-universal system of chronology. Thus, such eras are modern.[UL 1]

Prehistoric eras

Dawn Era – The Dawn Era begins with the existence of Anu and Padomay. Aurbis begins to exist during the first period of discernible time. Later follow Mundus and Oblivion as separate realms from Aetherius. Auriel and Lorkhan war against each other during this time, after the Aedra are tricked by the latter into creating Mundus. The era ends with the condemnation of Lorkhan for the creation of Mundus.[2]

Merethic Era – Linear time can finally be discerned, and the Merethic Era begins in ME 2500 with the construction of the Adamantine Tower following the defeat of Lorkhan and the subsequent creation of Red Mountain. The Elven races thrive during this time, as the Aldmer explore northern Tamriel and the Ayleids establish a sprawling empire in the heart of the continent. The era finally ends in ME 1, with the founding of the Camoran Dynasty.[3]

Modern eras

First Era – The First Era begins with the founding of the Camoran Dynasty. Cultural, military, and political dominance in Tamriel begins to shift from Mer to Men following the rise of the Cyrodilic Empire from the Alessian Rebellion over the Camoran Dynasty in Valenwood. The Alessian Empire would then later be reorganized into the Reman Empire under the Reman Dynasty. After 2920 years from its start, the era ends with the assassination and end of the Reman Dynasty.[4]

Dawn Era

The brothers Anu and Padomay enter into the Void.

Anu and Padomay create their own Souls, Anui-El and Sithis, respectively, whose interplay creates the Aurbis.

Lorkhan and Auri-El are the first spirits born into the Aurbis, Lorkhan wanders and Auriel creates time.

The Original Spirits or et'Ada emerge within the Aurbis are either aligned with Anu (Anuic spirits) or Padomay (Padomaic spirits).

Lorkhan, a Padomaic spirit, travels the Aurbis and conceives the concept that Mundus should be created.

Lorkhan tricks or convinces other et'Ada to join him. Those that do become the Aedra and those that do not become the Daedra.

The Aedra create twelve worlds of creation. Some creation myths believe each world is a God. These twelve worlds are molded together to create Nirn.

Many of the Aedra die during the creation with some becoming mortals to ensure the continuation of life on Mundus whilst some become the Ehlnofey or "Earthbones," the Laws of Nature.

Many of the Aedra, following after Magnus, flee back to Aetherius, a realm within the Aurbis, and become the Magna Ge, tearing holes in Oblivion.

Auri-El establishes the first kingdoms of the Old Ehlnofey on Atmora and the supposed land Aldmeris. These lands are where the Aldmer originate.

A large number of Aedra are disappointed and angry with the creation of Mundus and seek revenge. These include the ancestors of Elves—the Old Ehlnofey, whose leader was Auri-El and whose heroes included Trinimac, Phynaster and Syrabane.

Auri-El sought out Lorkhan in battle and warred with him. Lorkhan's followers included the ancestors of Man—the Wandering Ehlnofey and whose heroes included Kyne, Tsun, Stuhn, Jhunal.

Atmora is conquered by the armies of Man.

The war ends when Trinimac tears Lorkhan's heart out and Auri-El fires it into the sea with his bow.

The war causes the mega-continent on Nirn to become flooded and fracture into smaller continents and islands.

The lands inhabited by the Wandering Ehlnofey, which include Akavir, Atmora, and Yokuda, become isolated. These lands are where the Tsaesci, Atmorans and Yokudans originate.

Some Wandering Ehlnofey remain on Tamriel, they become the Nedes.

The Old Ehlnofey remain on the supposed land Aldmeris and become the Aldmer.

Sources: The Monomyth, The Annotated Anuad, Vehk's Teaching

Merethic Era

Merethic timeline provided by the Imperial Library

Circa ME 2500

Supposed date of construction of the Adamantine Tower (also known as the Direnni Tower) on Balfiera Island in High Rock, the oldest known structure of Tamriel. Earliest historical date in unpublished Elvish chronicles.[25]

Early Merethic Era

Aboriginal beastpeoples (ancestors of the Khajiit, Argonian, and other beastfolk) live in preliterate communities throughout Tamriel.

Middle Merethic Era

The Aldmer leave the supposed doomed and now-lost continent of Aldmeris (also known as 'Old Ehlnofey') and settle in Tamriel. First colonies are distributed widely along the entire coast of Tamriel. Later, inland settlements were founded primarily in fertile lowlands in southwest and central Tamriel.

The sophisticated, literate, and technologically advanced Aldmeri culture drive the primitive beastfolk into the jungles, marshes, mountains, and wastelands.

The Adamantine Tower is rediscovered and captured by the Direnni, a prominent and powerful Aldmeri clan. Crystal Tower is built on Summerset Isle and, later, White-Gold Tower is built by the Ayleids in Cyrodiil.

One of these Aldmeri Explorers, Torval the Pilot, explores and charts Tamriel sea-lanes and the River Niben, located in southern Tamriel. He sails deep into central Cyrodiil, and acquires the Eight Islands (the site of White Gold Tower) from the beastfolk natives in exchange for the secret of literacy.

Aldmeri explorers map the coasts of Vvardenfell, building the First Era High Elven wizard towers at Ald Redaynia, Bal Fell, Tel Aruhn, and Tel Mora in Morrowind.

The Ayleids flourish in the jungles surrounding White-Gold Tower (present day Cyrodiil). Ayleids, also known as the Heartland High Elves, preserved the Dawn Era magic and language of the Ehlnofey.

Ostensibly a tribute-land to the High King of Alinor, Cyrodiil was often so isolated from the Summerset Isles as to be its own sovereign nation.

Late Middle Merethic Era

The Dwemer, a free-thinking, reclusive Elven clan devoted to the secrets of science, engineering, and alchemy, established underground cities and communities in the mountain range (later the Velothi Mountains) separating modern Skyrim and Resdayn/Morrowind.

The Late Middle Merethic Era is also the period of the High Velothi Culture.

The Chimer (ancestors of the modern Dunmer, or Dark Elves), dynamic, ambitious, long-lived Elven clans devoted to fundamentalist ancestor worship, followed the Prophet Veloth out of ancestral Elven homelands to settle in the lands now known as Morrowind.

Despising the secular culture and profane practices of the Dwemer, the Chimer also coveted the lands and resources of the Dwemer, and for centuries provoked them with minor raids and territorial disputes.

Trinimac (strongest of the Aldmeri ancestor spirits) and his people try to halt Velothi dissident movement. However, Daedric Prince Boethiah, as one of the masterminds of the movement, eats Trinimac. Trinimac's body and spirit are corrupted, and he emerges as the Daedric Prince Malacath. The rest of his people are changed as well, and became the Orsimer or the Pariah Folk.

Late Merethic Era

Velothi high culture disappears on Vvardenfell Island. The earliest Dwemer Freehold colonies date from this period.

Degenerate Velothi devolves into tribal cultures, which, in time, evolves into the modern Great Houses of Morrowind, or persists as the barbarian Ashlander tribes. The only surviving traces of this tribal culture are scattered Velothi towers and Ashlander nomads on Vvardenfell Island. The original First Era High Elven wizard towers along the coasts of Tamriel are also abandoned about this time.

The proto-Nords in the final migration from Atmora (also known as 'Altmora' or 'the Elder Wood' in Aldmeris) settle in northern Tamriel. The Nordic hero Ysgramor, leader of a great colonizing fleet to Tamriel, develops a runic transcription of Nordic speech based on Elvish principles, and is the first human historian.

Ysgramor's fleet lands at Hsaarik Head at the extreme northern tip of Skyrim's Broken Cape. There they build the legendary city of Saarthal.

The Elves drive the Men away during the Night of Tears, but Ysgramor soon returns with his Five Hundred Companions.

Late Merethic Era – Circa 1E 660

An immortal hero, warrior, sorcerer, and king variously known as Pelinal Whitestrake, Harrald Hairy Breeks, Ysmir, Wulfharth, Hans the Fox, etc., wanders Tamriel, gathering armies, conquering lands, ruling, then abandoning his kingdoms to wander again.

First Era

Undetermined date/works in progress

Daggerfall defeats the Akaviri Invasion ("If Daggerfall had not spent its first thousand years preparing for the battles of the next thousand years, it is indeed conceivable that the Iliac Bay today might be Akaviri.")[26]

1st Century

1E 0

1E 20

The earliest recordings of the Psijic Order is recorded, telling the tale of the renowned Breton sage and author The Voernet, traveling to the Isle of Artaeum to meet with Iachesis, the Ritemaster of the Psijics.[28]

1E 68

The last visit from Atmora to Tamriel occurs: two ships, largely laden with corpses.[29]

2nd Century

1E 113

Harald is born. He later becomes the first historical Nordic ruler.[30][31]

1E 139

King Harald orders a campaign against the remaining Snow Elves in the region near Lake Honrich. [32]

One of the last remnants of the Dragon Cult is discovered in the secluded monastery of Forelhost by one of King Harald's armies.[32]

1E 140

Skorm Snow-Strider finds Forelhost devoid of life, the cultists previously inhabiting the fortress having slit their own wrists or been poisoned. He loses half his men to poisoned water found within the monastery.[32]

1E 143

King Harald conquers Skyrim.[33]

1E 198

3rd Century

1E 200

1E 221

King Harald dies at 108 years of age. [30]

The Moot is created. [36]

Hjalmer, the son of King Harald, takes his throne.[33]

1E 221+

1E 222

1E 227

1E 240

1E 240+

At some point after 1E 240, King Gellir becomes High King of Skyrim and conquers the weakened Dwemer city states across the land.[37]

1E 242

Alessia, her demigod lover, Morihaus-Breath-of-Kyne, and Pelinal Whitestrake, start the Cyrodilic human uprising against their Ayleid slavemasters.[43][44][45]

1E 243

1E 246

1E 263

Several Ayleid princes continue to rule, as vassals of the new Empress. From here until 1E 498, Ayleids would continue to have minor influence, in what can be called the "Late Ayleid Period."[45]

1E 266

4th Century

1E 340

1E 355

1E 358

The Direnni Hegemony occurs, during which Skyrim loses significant amounts of land to the Direnni.[33]

1E 361

Alessians gain control of the Empire, and enforce the Alessian Doctrines of Marukh throughout the Empire. [45] [51]

Ayleid lordships are outlawed. [45]

Little resistance to this, and so most Ayleids simply left Cyrodiil, and many are absorbed into the native population of Elves in Valenwood.[45]

1E 369

1E 376

The traditional rule of Yokuda's emperors is overthrown. Each successive emperor, though they maintained the status of figurehead of the empire, had their powers very much reduced. Since then, 300 years of almost continuous civil war ensues between the Yokeda warlords, warrior monks and brigands, all fighting each other for land and power.[53]

1E 393

The Holy Brothers of Marukh lead by Abbott Cosmas to Malada, with the intent of cleansing it.[50][54][55]

5th Century

1E 401

Skyrim loses its foreign territory during the War of Succession.[33]

1E 415

End of the Skyrim Conquests.[40]

1E 416

1E 420

1E 448

Rislav Larich, the future King of Skingrad, is born to King Mhorus. [51]

Queen Lynada, Rislav's mother, dies shortly after giving birth to her son.[51]

1E 452

1E 453

Formation of the Primeval Seekers.[62]

1E 461

Rislav Larich is mentioned as part of the rolls of honor for the coronation of Emperor Gorieus.[51]

1E 463

Corinthe's Grand Archive is burned by Merrunz cultists, resulting in the destruction of most of the city's records dating back to the Merethic Era.[63]

1E 470

The Flask of Lillandril is found by Elves in the city of Lillandril.[64]

1E 472

The Kingdoms of Skingrad and Kvatch had formerly been at war with one another, but peace is declared in this year. [51]

It can be presumed that the children, Rislav and Belene, daughter of King Justinius of Kvatch were married here to make peace.[51]

1E 477

Clan Direnni gains control of significant portions of Hammerfell and Skyrim.[33]

1E 478

Battle of Sungard: The High Chieftain of Skyrim (Kjoric the White) is killed by Emperor Gorieus. [51]

Rislav Larich is known to be in Kvatch, with Belene. [51]

A great plague sweeps through Cyrodiil, wiping out King Mhorus and the rest of the Larich family, excepting Dorald, who had survived, as he was in Imperial City, as a priest of Marukh. [51]

Dorald returns home and assumes the throne of King of Skingrad. [51]

Dorald cedes the kingdom of Skingrad to the Empire, as he had been taught by the Alessian monks of Marukh that "to resist the Empire was to resist the Gods." [51]

Rislav Larich rides from Kvatch with his wife and two dozen of the King of Kvatch's cavalry, which he defeats easily, as the guards hated the new ruler. He kills Dorald, and is crowned King of Kvatch. [51]

Rislav Larich vows to fight Emperor Gorieus, despite having little experience at either warfare or kingship. When Gorieus arrives, he tells him that his force is "too large for Skingrad" and to "Next time, write before you come." [51]

Rislav defeats the army of the Emperor, using archers to pick off an army that has no choice but to follow him. [51]

The Direnni clan is inspired by these events and starts making plans to rebel.[51]

1E 479

1E 480

Aiden Direnni wins many battles against the Alessians.[26][65]

1E 482

1E 498

End of the "Late Ayleid Period," as the Alessian Order gains power and influence while the Elves of High Rock lose it. [45] [25]

The Direnni Clan falls out of power.[33]

6th Century

1E 500

A song is made about Wulfharth of Atmora. Following the death of King Hoag Merkiller of the Alessian armies at Glenumbria Moors, Wulfharth is made King following the Pact of Chieftains. [58] [66]

High Rock is freed from Aldmeri tyranny around this time.[25]

7th Century

1E 609

King Thagore of Daggerfall defeats the army of Glenpoint. [26]

Daggerfall becomes "the preeminent economic, cultural, and military force in southern High Rock, a position the kingdom has precariously kept ever since." [26]

Mansel Sesnit becomes prominent in Redguard society.[53]

1E 617

Mansel Sesnit is assassinated, and a commoner takes over the government. Randic Torn continues Sesnit's work, solidifying much of the Empire.[53]

1E 660

Mauloch is defeated at the Battle of Dragon Wall at this time, and legend credits the eruption of Red Mountain eight years later to his ensuing rage.[67][41]

1E 668

Historian Borgusilus Mailer theorizes that it was in this year that the Dwemer enclaves were called together by one of their powerful philosopher-sorcerers, possibly "Kagrenak," to embark on a great journey, one of such sublime profundity that they abandoned all their cities and lands to join the quest to foreign climes as an entire culture. [68]

Red Mountain erupts, and Sun's Death occurs. [41]

It is supposed that the "Sun's Death" event greatly affected the Nirnroot plant species.[69]

1E 675

The events of Poison Song take place.[70]

8th Century

1E 700

1E 720

Frandar Hunding was born in this approximate year.[53]

1E 734

1E 737

1E 750

By this approximate year, Frandar Hunding has won over ninety battles; having killed his opponents in each, he is deemed "virtually invincible with a sword."[53]

1E 760

1E 771

Divad the Singer enters the "Hall of the Virtues of War" and begins his training there.[75]

1E 776

Divad the Singer leaves the "Hall of the Virtues of War" in anger, breaks his swords, and vows to "become an acrobat in a travelling circus."[75]

1E 780

1E 792

The Hiradirge, a rebel Ansei group, destroy Yokuda.[76]

9th Century

1E 800

It is suggested that Wayrest was founded at this time.[77]

1E 803

1E 808

1E 874

Thulgeg's army of Orcs and Goblins is forced to flee northeast after being stopped at Bangkorai Pass.[81]

10th Century

1E 907

1E 947

Gaiden Shinji (Blademaster) is quoted as saying "The best techniques are passed on by the survivors."[13]

1E 948

First official historical reference to Wayrest, a letter by King Joile, to Gaiden Shinji of the Order of Diagna, which reads: "The Orcs have been much plaguing the Wayresters and impeding traffic to the heart of that land."[77]

1E 950

1E 973

The memory stone of Makela Leki is found at Bankorai Pass in this year, which depicted the Battle at Bankorai Pass and the death of King Joile.[88]

1E 980

1E 983

The city of Evermore is founded by the River Horse Bretons. [90]

The Bjoulsae River opens and much trade occurs, spurring on technological advancements such as writing.[33]

1E 989

Wayrest has a significant boost in population and size, growing from a small village to a large city.[33]

11th Century

1E 1029

1E 1030

The legendary Reachman known as Red Eagle is said to have existed around this time. [93]

Empress Hestra attempts to expand the empire into The Reach and High Rock.[93]

1E 1033

Empress Hestra demands "the head of the most infamous of the brigadiers," Red Bramman.[48]

12th Century

1E 1100

Farangel Gardner, from a successful mercantile family, is proclaimed as the first King of Wayrest after being accepted by ambassadors from the Camorian Empire. The city would then have four major dynasties in later times: that of Gardner, Cumberland, Horley, and finally Septim. [77]

Wayrest becomes a city-state.[33]

1E 1102

Ceyran, a minor Ayleid warlord, is killed by an unknown assassin.[94]

1E 1188

13th Century

1E 1200

The Middle Dawn begins. [UL 2]

The Marukhati Selective accidentally (or purposefully) create a Dragon Break that lasts one thousand and eight years. The few texts that survive this period are known to conflict with each other greatly due to the lack of a linear timeline.[71][UL 2]

1E 1250

The Encyclopedia Tamrielica suggests the end of the Alessian Order occurs in this year.[55]

14th Century

1E 1301

15th Century

1E 1427

Battle of Duncreigh Bridge: The "famous victory" of Anticlere's Duke over the neighboring hamlet of Sensford is celebrated in High Rock each year by the people marching down Sensford's main street. This results in numerous injuries on both sides, even when it doesn't provoke a brief war between the two "knightly orders" of the two villages. The battle itself achieved nothing, because both villages still boast about their ruling families' antique lineage.[25]

23rd Century

1E 2200

1E 2208

The Middle Dawn ends. [UL 2]

After one thousand and eight years of conflicting nonlinear time, the Dragon Break ends.[71]

1E 2260

24th Century

1E 2305

The Alessian Order attempts to bring High Rock back into the First Empire but fails.[81]

1E 2321

1E 2331

After ten years of warfare, the War of Righteousness comes to an end.[31]

28th Century

1E 2702

Most of Wayrest is forced to move within the high walls of the city, to protect themselves against Pirates, the Akaviri, and the Thrassian Plague.[77]

1E 2703

1E 2704

The Reach is split between High Rock and Skyrim by Reman Cyrodiil in order to stop the Reachmen from forming plots against him, and to stop any one entity or group from gaining full control over the region's silver mines. [101]

Reman Cyrodiil solidifies his control over his territories.[43]

1E 2712

The Cyrodilic Empire begins its campaign to conquer Valenwood.[source?]

1E 2714

Valenwood cedes to the Cyrodilic Empire.[27]

1E 2720

A commander of the Imperial Legion stationed in Reman's Bluff, Valenwood, has his forces reduced to 20 men. He abstains from sending out hunting parties due to the Wood Orcs that pose a threat. [102]

One of his soldiers later shoots an Orsimer Shaman, who was travelling to Reman's Bluff with the intention of brokering a peace agreement.[102]

1E 2722

The Wood Orc raids on Reman's Bluff continue, with the commander down to only five soldiers.[102]

1E 2762

1E 2790

1E 2794

29th Century

1E 2801

Kastav rules the Empire. [106]

Kastav orders the seizing of hostages in Markarth and Hroldan.[106]

1E 2804

The Winterhold Rebellion breaks out in the Reman Empire due to the implementation of extremely high taxes by Emperor Kastav, and harsh policies to ensure that said taxes were paid. The Dragonguard take no action,—because doing so would violate their Oath of Allegiance—so supplies to them are cut. [106]

Reachmen are noted as helping the Akaviri in Sky Haven Temple.[106]

1E 2805

Emperor Kastav besieges Sky Haven Temple. [106]

Kalien, a failed recruit to the Dragonguard, attacks Winterhold, sacking it.[106]

1E 2806

1E 2809

Reports of a Dragon in Skyrim.[106]

1E 2811

The Battle of Argonia is fought, and the Cyrodilic Empire defeats the Argonians in what is to be their last organized army. [48]

The Argonians retreat to Helstrom. [48]

General Bucco takes command of the Fourth Imperial Legion and begins his campaign to conquer the inner swamps of Argonia.[107]

1E 2812

1E 2813

Work on Alduin's wall slows when several craftsmen are dismissed from service. [106]

The Cyrodilic language replaces High Elven as the dominant language for legal documents in Tamriel.[33]

1E 2815

Grandmaster of the Dragonguard visits Sky Haven Temple, to investigate rumors of the cost of Alduin's Wall, and consequently writes a Writ of Requisition for more supplies.[106]

1E 2816

General Bucco's legion is depleted to a mere six cohorts. Reinforcements are brought in to aid his conquest but are instead used to build a supply highway.[109]

1E 2818

1E 2820

1E 2823

General Sardecus reacquires all the territory lost in General Bucco's retreat.[111]

1E 2828

A widespread forest fire, later known as the "Great Burn" occurs in Black Marsh, forcing General Sardecus to retreat from the region. Sardecus dies in the process. [112]

General Lucinia Falco is placed in command of the legion shortly after Sardecus' death.[113]

1E 2833

The "Falco Doctrine" is put in full effect, completely revising the Imperial battle-plan in the Blackwater War.[113]

1E 2834

The Blackwater War evolves into a guerilla conflict.[113]

1E 2836

The Argonians inexplicably stop fighting and return to their homes, bringing an informal end to the Blackwater war.[113]

1E 2837

The Second Empire annexation of Argonia is complete, officially creating the province of Black Marsh.[86][113]

1E 2840

1E 2843

1E 2851

Reman Cyrodiil II dies, according to the date on his tomb in Sancre Tor.[105]

1E 2871

The dragon Krahjotdaan is slain somewhere in the Jerall Mountains.[115]

1E 2877

Reman III succeeds to the throne.[116][note 4]

1E 2899

30th Century

1E 2903

Almalexia leaves Morrowind for the Isle of Artaeum.[117]

1E 2911

Beginning of the War of the Uvichil, a war between the Sload of Thras and the Altmer of the Summerset Isles.[95]

1E 2917

The end of the War of the Uvichil.[95]

1E 2920

Second Era

1st Century

2E 0

Second Era is declared by Potentate Versidue Shaie.[120]

2E 12

One of the very few works on the Ayleids is published by the University of Gwilym Press, by Tjurhane Fyrre, with a book entitled Nature of Ayleidic Poesy.[104]

2E 24

Daggerfall Scribe Arkan writes a book about his experiences and encounters with Baan Dar.[121]

1st Century

2nd Century

2E 120

2E 126

2E 148

Viana the Pure, Virgin Baroness of Lainlyn, ends her rule.[123]

2E 184

The dragon Grahkrindrog is slain.[115]

3rd Century

2E 212

Mirmulnir is last sighted in The Reach.[115]

2E 227

The Ayleid, Tjurhane Fyrre, one of "the finest sages" dies.[104]

2E 229

An unknown researcher at Mzulft writes their journal.[125]

2E 230

2E 283

Potentate Versidue Shaie is faced with a disintegrating empire, with "the vassal kingdoms throughout Tamriel reaching a new height of rebellion and openly challenging his rule." [97] [98]

The kingdoms refuse to pay taxes, and lead sorties against Imperial garrisons in many countries. [97] [98]

The Imperial fortress Dawnstar is destroyed. [97] [98]

Council of Bardmont is held, whereby the Imperial Council is gathered, and martial law is declared.[98]

2E 283–320

Potentate Versidue-Shaie begins a bloody process of wiping away all opposing resistance to the Empire, expending the majority of his legions, and nearly all of the Imperial gold, in the process.[97][98]

2E 284

4th Century

2E 309

Elsweyr, the Khajiit kingdom, is created after Keirgo of Anequina and Eshita of Pellitine combined their long-feuding kingdoms, and created a class struggle that briefly threatened to draw in outside intervention.[4][47][133]

2E 320

Dinieras-Ves "The Iron," a relation of Versidue Shaie, presented both himself and a host of warriors before the Potentate, suggesting an order of mercantile warriors-for-hire, who could be hired by nobility in lieu of a standing army, and that the "employment would be temporary, and a percentage of the fee would go to the Potentate's government, thus putting salve on two of Versidae-Shaie's (sic) greatest pains.[97][98]

2E 321

2E 324

Morag Tong assassinate Potentate Versidue Shaie. The Morag Tong had become so drunk with murder that they literally wrote the words "Morag Tong" in blood on the walls. [119] [135] [33]

Morag Tong is outlawed throughout Tamriel. [119] [33]

Shortly after the eradication of the Morag Tong in Cyrodiil, a Dunmer woman serving the faction, who later became the Night Mother, hears the voice of Sithis. Sithis then later visited the Night Mother and begat to her five children.[136]

2E 326

The Night Mother kills her young children, and send their souls to the Void, back to their father Sithis. She is later murdered by the people of the village for her horrid act.[136]

2E 342

Donel Deleyn is crowned king of Daggerfall.[137]

2E 358

A note about the Morag Tong is found beneath the floorboards of an abandoned house in the Nordic village of Jallenheim in this year. It was said that the house had belonged to "a quiet cobbler, who was whispered by some to have been a Morag Tong member."[119]

2E 360

The first known year during which the Dark Brotherhood's skills were said to have been taken into use, allegedly by Queen Arlimahera's grandfather.[138]

2E 366

A man hears the voice of the Night Mother, and becomes the first Listener.[136]

2E 369

2E 373

Atlas of Dragons was recorded by the Blades, which documents dragons slain throughout history.[115]

5th Century

Dunmer slave Ulvul Llaren first begins working for Summerset Isles Master Smith Nuulion.[139]

2E 401

King Donel's reign ends, and his son Anton I is crowned king of Daggerfall.[140]

2E 406

It is discovered that the town of Cormount may be filled with potential Camoran heirs, resulting in a mass immigration.[141]

2E 408

Queen Sylvie Garclay of Aldcroft, the consort of Donel Deleyn and mother of Anton I, dies in her sleep.[140]

2E 409

King Anton I survives an assassination attempt, in which his Seneschal died to save him. After recovering, he holds a funeral for the deceased servant. Magiul Shiana, the royal cook, is chosen as the next Seneschal.[140]

2E 412

The earliest known mention of the Dark Brotherhood, found in the diaries of Arlimahera. However, it is possible that the organization existed before 2E 360.[135]

2E 420

The village of New Joy is burned to the ground and most of its civilians slaughtered.[141]

2E 425

An assassin poisons Anton I's food in an attempt to kill him, but is slain by Magiul Shiana, and Anton's life is saved.[140]

2E 430

2E 431

The Second Sacking of Orsinium occurs. [90]

The Reman Empire is been completely dissolved due to civil wars and insurrections. [33]

Magiul Shiana dies, but continues to serve Anton I as a ghost.[140]

2E 432

2E 434

King Maxevian forms the Pale Watch, and tasks them with guarding Watcher's Hold for an intended five years, in order to make sure the Orcs do not return to Wrothgar.[143]

2E 437

2E 435

A Lamia invasion occurs, being preceded by a storm on Tempest Island.[145]

2E 442

Months after a communique, the Pale Watch begin to grow restless, with some crowing about abandoning Watcher's Hold. The Watchmaster orders the scourging of two soldiers for seditious talk.[146]

2E 450

King Anton I dies,[140] and is succeeded by his daughter Donella.[137]

2E 456

Ahrtabazus publishes a book called "The Faerie Chain" in Firsthold.[147]

2E 458

Captain Orrent Retene writes to King Maxevian, hoping to allow the Pale Watch's duties to be relieved.[148]

2E 459

Three soldiers are hanged for an attempted mutiny of Watcher's Hold.[146]

2E 460

A document to purportedly come from an heir of King Maxevian is forged by the leaders of Watcher's Hold, with the content of the document allowing the Pale Watch to remain indefinitely.[146]

2E 465

2E 467

2E 471

The Watchmaster of Watcher's Hold dies, and passes on his rank to Gisbourne the Quartermaster.[source?]

2E 480

A writ from the Primate of Akatosh authorized Order of the Hour to form into an army during times of religious emergencies.[151]

2E 481

2E 486

A Maormer fleet is spotted off the coast of Alinor, Summerset Isles, and Altmer King Hidellith ordered his army to give chase.[153]

2E 489

6th Century

2E 515

King Bergamot Deleyn, nephew of Anton II, takes the throne of Daggerfall.[137]

2E 521

Emeric, future King of Wayrest and leader of the Daggerfall Covenant, is born.[154]

2E 541

Kurog gro-Bagrakh, the future king of Orsinium, is born around this time.[UL 3]

2E 542

The Reachmen, led by Durcorach the Black Drake, first of the Longhouse Emperors, are defeated by the Breton kingdoms after their failed invasion of High Rock, and are slain. [155]

The kings of Daggerfall, Wayrest, Shornhelm, Evermore, and Camlorn sign the first Daggerfall Covenant. The second Daggerfall Covenant was signed in 2E 567.[155]

2E 543

The Orsimer are given back Wrothgar and Orsinium by High King Emeric.[156]

2E 546

Jorunn, the future High King of Skyrim and leader of the Ebonheart Pact, is born to Queen Mabjaarn Flame-Hair.[157]

2E 555

Ayrenn, future Queen of Alinor and leader and founder of the Aldmeri Dominion, is born.[158]

2E 559

2E 560

Knahaten Flu begins, initiated at Stormhold. [4] [86] [133]

Knahaten Flu spreads quickly to the rest of Black Marsh, harshly affecting the population there. Strangely, the Argonians were immune to the flu.[48]

2E 561

2E 563

2E 565

2E 566

2E 567

2E 568

2E 570

2E 572

A massive force of Akaviri led by Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal lands in Skyrim and immediately sacks the city of Windhelm, causing the death of Nurnhilde, sister of Jorunn, and Jorunn's mother Mabjaarn. [167]

A large army led by Jorunn and Wulfharth the Ash-King, march to Riften. After Dir-Kamal learned that Riften was fortified, he bypassed the city and attacked Mournhold instead. [157]

Dir-Kamal was then trapped between Jorunn and Wulfharth's forces and a Dunmeri army led by Almalexia. With the timely aid of a phalanx of Argonian battlemages, the Akaviri were driven into the sea where they drowned by the thousands. [157]

Jorunn is crowned High King of Skyrim. [157]

The Ebonheart Pact is formed during the fight against the Akaviri.[168][169]

2E 573

Varen Aquilarios overthrows Emperor Leovic, last of the dynasty of Reachmen known as the Longhouse Emperors, and conquers Cyrodiil. After legalizing Daedra worship, Varen sparked a rebellion against Leovic. After a long and bloody war, Varen kills Leovic in his throne room and declares himself Emperor.[170]

2E 576

2E 578

After two years of searching, the Five Companions finally recover the Amulet of Kings from Sancre Tor. [ source? ]

The Soulburst takes place. Mannimarco, one of the Five Companions, betrays Varen Aquilarios during his attempt to use the Amulet of Kings to become Dragonborn, corrupting the ritual and breaking the covenant with Akatosh that sealed Nirn from Oblivion. A massive explosion of arcane energy, the Soulburst, erupted in the Imperial City, causing Varen to vanish. Mystical aftershocks swept across Nirn, causing mages to die or go mad. The Daedra appeared in greater numbers than ever before and the constellation of the Serpent, signifying chaos, appeared so large that it dominated the night sky. [172]

The barrier between Nirn and Oblivion is destroyed, allowing Molag Bal to begin the Planemeld and begin deploying Dark Anchors into Tamriel to merge Nirn and Coldharbour together into one single, nightmarish hellscape. [ source? ]

The Five Companions flee and split up. Varen wakes up outside the Abbey of the Moth Priests with no memory of his identity, and begins studying the Elder Scrolls. Lyris is captured by Molag Bal, and she is sent to Coldharbour as a slave. Sai Sahan fled and managed to hide the Amulet of Kings in Sancre Tor, but later on he too suffered the same fate as Lyris. Mannimarco begun sacrificing souls to Molag Bal, including the Vestige's. Abnur Tharn fled and continued to rule as Overlord of Nibenay. [ source? ]

Clivia Tharn assumes the role of Empress Regent in the absence of her husband Varen.[173]

2E 580

Altmer King Hidellith dies. [158]

Queen Ayrenn returns to Summerset Isles, and becomes Queen of Alinor. After seeing the instability and chaos in Tamriel caused by man, she forms an alliance with Valenwood and Elsweyr to create the Aldmeri Dominion. [158]

The Three Banners War begins between the First Aldmeri Dominion, the Daggerfall Covenant and the Ebonheart Pact, sparking one of the most brutal conflicts Tamriel has ever seen.[source?]

2E 581

2E 582

7th Century

Ulvul Llaren escapes from Nuulion. [139]

Altmer forging secrets become publicized, ruining the reputation of Nuulion.[139]

2E 603

The last documented case of the Knahaten Flu occurs in this year.[33]

2E 638

Stros M'Kai Mages Guild was founded in this year.[source?]

2E 670

8th Century

2E 730

The Psijic Order was no longer led by Iachesis.[179]

9th Century

2E 803

Rangidil Ketil, later Commander of the Temple Ordinators, is born.[180]

2E 807

The Imperial/Nordic mercenary-turned-merchant Tobias was born.

2E 812

Rimmen secedes from The Mane of Elsweyr (The Elsweyr Nation) in this year, during the Interregnum.[133]

2E 816

2E 828

2E 830

The heirs to the Camoran Throne begin to fight over the Valenwood throne. [52]

The Aldmeri Dominion is recreated after the events of The Elder Scrolls Online, with both Valenwood (Bosmer) and Summerset Isles (Altmer) combining forces, and the Elsweyr Confederacy (Khajiit) striking a treaty with the Dominion.[60]

2E 831

Cyrus the Restless is born (one of two possible years).[183]

2E 834

The other possible year during which Cyrus the Restless is born.[49]

2E 841

Attrebus, a notable soldier of the Septim Empire and bodyguard of Amiel Richton, is born.[184]

2E 852

The Battle of Sancre Tor takes place, with Nord and Breton forces crossing the borders into Cyrodiil. They set up their headquarters at Sancre Tor, and taunt Cuhlecain's general, Talos, into attacking them.[40][185]

2E 854

Breton assassins decide to counterattack Talos, and set fire to the Imperial Palace, with Cuhlecain inside it; they also "slit the throat of General Talos." However, "from the smoldering ruin he came, one hand to his neck and with Cuhlecain's Crown in the other." [60]

One of two possible dates when Tiber Septim began his conquest of Tamriel.[9]

2E 855

General Talos has already changed his name to Tiber Septim.

Second possible date when Tiber Septim began his conquest of Tamriel. [186]

One of General Talos' commanders, Beatia of Ylliolos, and her Lieutenant, Ascutus, are ambushed on their way to Porhnak, where a Legion was stationed. They are ambushed by Nords ("the warchiefs of Danstra").[186]

2E 862

The last High King of Sentinel, King Thassad II, dies. [59]

A'Tor is crowned King.[59] and begins a bloody retribution on the Forebears who killed his father.[59]

2E 864

2E 865

2E 882

Dagoth Ur and his kin, the Ash Vampires, awaken. [191]

The Tribunal are prevented from reaching the Heart Chamber, and their powers begin to weaken.[191]

2E 893

Barenziah is born to the Lord and Lady of Mournhold.[33]

2E 895

Tiber Septim conquers all of Tamriel.[49]

2E 896

Tiber Septim is crowned Emperor.[49]

Third Era

1st Century

3E 0

The Third Era begins under the orders of Tiber Septim. [49] [9] [182]

The Septim Dynasty begins.[33]

3E 6

Athyn Llethan, the "Sovereign King" of Morrowind, begins his rule.[192]

3E 12

The Encyclopedia Tamrielica is first published.[55]

3E 20

3E 38

3E 41

Pelagius Septim is assassinated. [9]

Empress Kintyra Septim is crowned.[9]

3E 48

3E 51

3E 63

Pelagius Septim II arrives at the High Rock city state of Camlorn, with the intention of wooing Princess Quintilla, who is also an accomplished sorceress. Instead, he learns about a werewolf that is plaguing the city, where he stays until the birth of their first child.[196]

3E 64

3E 67

3E 77

Cephorus Septim, son of Pelagius Septim II and Quintilla, is born.[197][196]

3E 79

Magnus Septim, son of Pelagius Septim II and Quintilla, is born.[source?]

3E 80

The Wolf Queen mentions the following rulers:

Daggerfall: Ruled by Mortyn, son of Gothlyr.

Silvenar: Position held by Varbarenth, son of Varbaril.

Lilmoth: Lady Ioa rules this. Normally, the position is ruled by a Warlord.[196]

3E 81

Potema Septim (then 14), daughter of Pelagius Septim II, and granddaughter of current emperor Uriel Septim II, marries the 62-year-old Nordic King of Solitude, Mantiarco, in an arranged marriage.[198]

3E 82

Pelagius Septim II becomes Emperor, following the death of Uriel Septim II.[9][194][33]

3E 97

Uriel Septim III, son of Potema Septim and King Mantiarco, is born.[198]

3E 98

Pelagius Septim II dies at the very end of the year (the 15th of Evening Star); his successor is appointed at the beginning of the next.[197][9][33]

3E 99

Antiochus Septim is crowned Emperor. [9]

Quintilla dies, with her only regret "being that she will not live to see Uriel Septim III be crowned as King of Solitude. [197]

Potema Septim tries to blackmail Antiochus Septim into not accepting the position of Emperor. Learning from the mistakes of the past, he instead produces evidence of his own, showing a forgery of hers to clear the way for her son to be King of Solitude, and she withdraws her attempts.[197]

2nd Century

3E 100

The Nordic King Mantiarco of Solitude dies, as predicted by the sorceress and Dowager Empress Quintilla.[197]

3E 104

Antiochus Septim has a daughter to his second wife, Gysilla, whom he names Kintyra.[199]

3E 105

University of Gwylim translates "Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie" (A brief account of Lamae Bal and the Restless Death).[200]

3E 109

Antiochus continues to mismanage the Empire. [199]

Magnus Septim is now married to Cyrodiil Queen Hellena, and both are suitably managing the affairs of the Black Marsh, from Lilmoth. [199]

Cephorus Septim and his wife Bianki were ruling the Hammerfell Kingdom of Gilane with a healthy brood of children. [199]

Potema Septim makes negotiations with the Psijic Order to deal with the upcoming Pyandonean attack of Tamriel, negotiating a deal for their help for eight million .[199]

3E 110

3E 111

The Knights of the Nine is founded by Sir Amiel Lannus, after his triumphant return from battle in the War of the Isle.[19]

3E 112

3E 114

Kintyra II is executed.[195][194]

3E 119

During a rare visitation from his sister Potema and nephew Uriel, Antiochus, who had suffered from several illnesses over his reign, lapsed into a coma. [201]

The Elder Council prepares for the ascension of Antiochus' fifteen-year-old daughter, Kintyra II, to take the throne. [201]

Pelagius Septim III is born in Wayrest, son of Magnus Septim and his wife Hellena.[202]

3E 120

Kintyra II becomes the next Empress of the Septim Dynasty. [203]

Queen Potema Septim gathers her forces for the rebellion against the Empire, for what will later be called the War of the Red Diamond. [27] [78] [201]

Some sources claim that the War of the Red Diamond began in this year.[4]

3E 121

Kintyra II is captured by Queen Potema's forces. Uriel Septim III proclaims himself as the new Emperor of Tamriel. [9] [203] [33]

The War of the Red Diamond begins.[9][19][33]

3E 123

Broken Diamonds suggests that Kintyra II was in reality murdered on the 23rd of Frost Fall in this year.[204]

3E 125

Cephorus Septim reconquers the western half of the High Rock region.[205]

3E 127

The Battle of Ichidag takes place – Uriel Septim III and his forces fight against Cephorus Septim in Hammerfell. [195] [205] [206]

During this battle, Uriel Septim III is captured by Cephorus. [206] [207]

Battle of Falconstar – Queen Potema fights against Magnus Septim. [195]

En route to his trial in the Imperial City, Uriel Septim III is burned alive inside his prisoner's carriage by an angry mob. Cephorus Septim is proclaimed Emperor. [207]

In return for their pledges of allegiance to the Empire, the nobility of Skyrim, High Rock, Hammerfell, the Summerset Isle, Valenwood, Black Marsh, and Morrowind demanded and received a new level of autonomy and independence from the Empire. [206]

The War of the Red Diamond ends, and Cephorus Septim becomes Emperor.[33]

3E 131

The Knights of the Nine order is officially disbanded, likely a result of the actions of Berich Vlindrel, who was also a former Knight, and first of many to leave the Order.[19]

3E 134

Either in this year, or earlier, the East Empire Company is founded.[208]

3E 136

Queen Bianki, wife of Cephorus Septim, dies.[206]

3E 137

Potema dies "after a month-long siege on her castle," at the age of 70. [195]

Potema, just before she dies, gives Pelagius Septim III a soul gem, "infused with the spirit of a werewolf." [206]

Pelagius Septim III is appointed titular head of Solitude following the death of Queen Potema. [195]

The War of the Red Diamond ends.[207][19]

3E 139

Sir Casimir murders a beggar.[19] The Gauntlets of the Knights of the Nine lie at the Chorrol Chapel, where he was killed.[19]

3E 140

Magnus Septim becomes Emperor after Cephorus Septim falls off his horse.[206]

3E 141

Pelagius Septim III marries Katariah.[206]

3E 145

3E 147

A Dance in Fire implies that Magnus Septim was Emperor this year (250 years before 3E 397), [209] when in fact he died in 3E 145. [206] [202] This inaccuracy can probably be attributed to the large time difference between the two dates.

implies that Magnus Septim was Emperor this year (250 years before 3E 397), when in fact he died in 3E 145. This inaccuracy can probably be attributed to the large time difference between the two dates. Katariah becomes Empress Reagent after her husband declares himself incompetent to reign.[33]

3E 150

The Siege of Abernanit takes place. [180]

The last reported sighting of any of the Knights of the Nine is that of Sir Amiel. He was reported by a passing traveler to have been living alone in the Priory of the Nine.[19]

3E 153

Pelagius, also known as Pelagius the Mad, dies in his asylum, age 34. [78] [202]

Katariah becomes Empress. [202]

Sir Amiel dies, leaving a note as to how to find the pieces of the Knights of the Nine Artifacts.[210]

3E 172

3E 195

3rd Century

3E 200

Katariah dies, Cassynder becomes Emperor.[194]

3E 202

3E 227

3E 230

All attempts to understand what and where Mnemolichite, the Republic of Hahd, and the Emirates of Nahd are by the Imperial government are ceased after a hundred-year-long study by a committee of Imperials and Altmer.[UL 4]

3E 233

Lord Lovidicus was infected with vampirism around 3E 233, over two hundred years before the Oblivion Crisis.[213]

3E 246

During the reign of Uriel Septim IV, the Imperial Council, in an attempt to clean up the issues surrounding property rights in Skyrim, decreed that "any man without a Liege who occupied a castle for more than three months would be granted the rights and titles of that estate. The reason for this was to discourage absent and foreign landlords.[214]

3E 247

Uriel Septim IV dies. [215] [194] [33]

Cephorus Septim II is declared Emperor of Tamriel by the Elder Council, denying the dying wish of Uriel IV, who wished that his son, Andorak Septim, be crowned.[215][194][33]

3E 249

3E 251

The Camoran Usurper successfully conquers Valenwood.[27][216]

3E 253

The "Forebear" Redguard cities of Rihad and Taneth request aid from Elinhir to fight against the Camoran Usurper, but are denied. [61]

The Battle of Dragontooth occurs, during which the Camoran Usurper defeats the armies of the aforementioned cities and takes control of southern Hammerfell. [33]

The people of Dwynnen are reported to have been ruled by "a Lich and its armies of zombies, ghosts, vampires, and skeletons."[59][217]

3E 256

Shornhelm falls to Andorak Septim.[215]

3E 266

High Rock first receives word about the impending threat of the Camoran Usurper.[217]

3E 267

Battle of Firewaves occurs in and around Dwynnen, despite it not having a sea port. [27] [217]

High Rock actually begins building defenses against the Camoran Usurper. The reason for the delay was that the "primary powers of the Bay were ruled by particularly inept monarchs—Wayrest and Sentinel both had kings in their minority (EDITOR: Children), and Daggerfall was torn by contention between Helena and her cousin Jilathe. The Lord of Reich Gradkeep (now Anticlere) was deathly ill through 266 and finally died at the end of the year. There were, in short, no leaders to unite the province against the Usurper." [217]

Eight separate, minor landowners make deals with the Camoran Usurper to allow them to keep their land. [217]

The reign of the Camoran Usurper is ended.[4]

3E 268

3E 271

Roscrea is conquered by Uriel Septim V.[215] Roscrea is likely a small "island-kingdom" that "lies between Tamriel and Akavir."[218][219]

3E 276

Cathnoquey is conquered by Uriel Septim V.[215] Cathnoquey is likely a small "island-kingdom" that "lies between Tamriel and Akavir."[219]

3E 279

Yneslea is conquered by Uriel Septim V.[215] Yneslea is likely a small "island-kingdom" that "lies between Tamriel and Akavir."[219]

3E 282

Uriel Septim V conquers the "Black Harbor" of Esroniet.[219]

3E 284

Esroniet is conquered by Uriel Septim V. [215] [219] Esroniet is likely a small "island-kingdom" that "lies between Tamriel and Akavir." [219]

Esroniet is likely a small "island-kingdom" that "lies between Tamriel and Akavir." Prince Bashomon, the ruler of Esroniet, surrenders to Uriel Septim, allowing him to concentrate fully upon the planned Akavir attack.[219]

3E 285

Uriel Septim VI is born, son of Uriel Septim V and Imperial Consort Thonica.[215]

3E 286

Commodore Fasil Umbranox of Anvil begins to turn his attention towards the Red Sabre, a powerful fleet of pirates.[220][221]

3E 288

3E 289

A series of savage storms ravage Esroniet.[219]

3E 290

Uriel Septim V is killed in the Battle of Ionith. [100] [215] [33]

At five years of age, Uriel Septim VI is crowned as Emperor of Tamriel. [222] [33]

Imperial Consort Thonica rules the Empire as Regent.[222]

4th Century

3E 307

Uriel Septim VI is officially given full license to rule, having reached his "majority" age at 22. Thonica's Regency ends.[222]

3E 313

Uriel Septim VI gains dominance over the Elder Council and Thonica, having used his powers to reestablish the defunct spy network and his personal guard units to bully members of the Council.[222]

3E 314

3E 319

3E 320

Uriel Septim VI falls from his horse during an accident, and later dies from his injuries. [222]

Morihatha Septim becomes Empress.[222]

3E 331

3E 336

Nulfaga, mother to future Daggerfall King Lysandus, is born.[33][note 5]

3E 339

Morihatha Septim is assassinated. Argonian Councillor Thoricles Romus is found guilty of this crime (despite declaring innocence), and he is executed. [222]

Pelagius Septim IV becomes Emperor.[source?]

3E 340

3E 344

The University of Gwylim Press, publishes and distributes a book called Frontier, Conquest, and Accommodation: A Social History of Cyrodiil, better known as Frontier, Conquest.[30]

3E 345

Irlav Moslin signifies his knowledge of the Daedric Alphabet.[224]

3E 346

3E 353

3E 360

3E 368

Uriel Septim VII is crowned Emperor at age twenty-two after his father, Pelagius IV, dies. [ source? ]

Camaron, future King of Sentinel, is born in Hammerfell. [33]

Carolyna of House Wayrest is born.[33]

3E 369

Akorithi, future wife of Camaron, is born.[33]

3E 370

3E 372

3E 375

3E 376

3E 377

Arslan II dies. [33]

Lysandus is crowned King of Daggerfall. [ source? ]

Prince Geldall, eldest son of Uriel Septim VII, is born.[source?]

3E 378

Prince Enman, second son of Uriel Septim VII, is born.[source?]

3E 380

Prince Ebel, third son of Uriel Septim VII, is born.[source?]

3E 381

Prince Gothryd of Daggerfall is born to Lysandus and Mynisera.[33]

3E 383

It is at this year or earlier (50+ years before the events of Oblivion) that Count Janus Hassildor, a powerful mage, and his wife are infected by vampires.[226]

3E 384

3E 385

The King of Camlorn, who is at the time of his death writing a letter to the Emperor to inform him of Jagar Tharn's treachery, is assassinated. [227]

Arthago, prince and heir of Sentinel, is born.[228]

3E 386

3E 389

3E 391

3E 392

Greklith, the heir to the throne of Sentinel, is born. [229] [228] [33]

Carolyna of House Wayrest dies.[33]

3E 393

Lhotun, another prince of Sentinel, is born.[228][33]

3E 395

3E 396

Fighting in the Five Year War moves closer and closer to Fort Sphinxmoth. [231]

The Arnesian War takes place. [194]

The Black Year occurs, during which the people of the Parikh Tribe ally themselves with the Altmer and begin a rampage throughout southeastern Valenwood. [232]

Jagar Tharn makes a deal with Mehrunes Dagon, offering him control over the Battlespire.[49]

3E 397

3E 398

3E 399

End of the Five Year War. In "most fair accounts, the war lasted four years and nine months." [230]

Orsinium, "a vast tract of land between Menevia and Wayrest," [238] passes ownership to the Orcish people, following a Judges ruling that a contest shall take place, between Lord Bowyn, a Breton, and Gortwog gro-Nagorm, an Orsimer. [87] [238]

passes ownership to the Orcish people, following a Judges ruling that a contest shall take place, between Lord Bowyn, a Breton, and Gortwog gro-Nagorm, an Orsimer. Orsinium applies for Provincial status, and makes peace with its long-time enemy, Wayrest. [218]

Uriel Septim VII is rescued from the imprisonment of Jagar Tharn who is killed by the Eternal Champion.[13][33]

5th Century

3E 400

3E 401

A census of Daggerfall reveals that there are currently 110,000 people living in the capital city. This is compared with the original population of 211 people. [26]

Nulfaga discovers the location of the Mantella.[33]

3E 402

3E 403

3E 404

Newgate writes his book about the War of Betony. [85]

Gothryd marries Aubk'i, and Lysandus begins haunting Daggerfall.<refname="BethsoftTimeline" />[33]

3E 405

3E 407

Kazagh, a Khajiit slave, kills a number of slavers, particularly around the city of Tear. He is helped in this by Peliah, the daughter of a slaver named Serjo Dres Minegaur.[239]

3E 410

Sixth House bases founded near Gnaar Mok and in Waterfront areas of Vivec City.[191]

3E 411

Charwich moves from Bhoriane to Kambria, both in High Rock, in search of Azura's Star, and proceeds to search for it from there.[240]

3E 412

Koniinge strangles and disposes of the narrator of the Charwich-Koniinge Letters.[241]

3E 414

Vvardenfell Territory, previously a responsibility of the Tribunal Temple preserved under Imperial protection, becomes an Imperial Province District.[242]

3E 415

Sixth House bases found in every major city in Vvardenfell.[191]

3E 417

3E 421

The events taking place in Greywyn's Journal occur in this year. [244]

occur in this year. The Crew of the Emma May mutiny against the captain, except for Blakeley, who is still loyal to him. [245]

mutiny against the captain, except for Blakeley, who is still loyal to him. The Levitation Act is passed throughout the Empire that banned the use of levitation magic.[246][note 6]

3E 426

3E 427

3E 431

3E 432

3E 433

Fourth Era

1st Century

4E 0

A new era begins after the Oblivion Crisis comes to an end. [17]

High Chancellor Ocato unsuccessfully attempts to bring the Empire a new Emperor after the Oblivion Crisis. [254]

In the wake of the Oblivion Crisis, Rimmen declares its independence from the Elsweyr confederacy, and is successful in establishing itself as an independent kingdom once more.[255]

4E 2

Sinderion delivers a speech to the Alchemical Symposium about Nirnroot.[69]

4E 5

Sul tries to save his wife Ilzheven from being sacrificed to Ingenium, damaging it in the process. [11]

The damaged Ingenium causes Baar Dau to fall from the sky, destroying the whole of Vivec City on the impact. [11]

Red Mountain erupts and the Red Year begins.[256][12]

4E 6

The Argonian invasion of southern Morrowind begins.[256]

4E 10

4E 16

The High King of Skyrim gives Solstheim to the Dunmer as a result of the Red Year.[12]

4E 17

Titus Mede I ascends to the throne of Emperor around this time. [21]

Stormcrown Interregnum ends.[21]

4E 18

4E 20

Dunmer refugees use the Dunmeth Pass to travel into Skyrim, and Refugees' Rest is decreed to be a monument.[257]

4E 22

The Thalmor came into power of Summerset Isle. Summerset Isle is renamed to Alinor, but is still referred to as Summerset Isle outside the Third Aldmeri Dominion.[20]

4E 23

4E 29

The government of Valenwood is overthrown by the Thalmor sympathizers. The Bosmeri, allied with the Empire, were unprepared. Valenwood becomes a Thalmor territory. [20]

The Third Aldmeri Dominion severs all ties with the Empire.[20]

4E 38

A great warrior from Windhelm, Vundheim, dies. His son, Deroct, lights a candle above the hearth in his home in his honor. The building later becomes known as Candlehearth Hall.[258]

4E 42

The Night of Green Fire occurs. Altmer dissidents fleeing the Dominion are massacred by Thalmor agents in Sentinel.[259]

4E 48

4E 58

Sinderion records his findings about nirnroot in his journal.[260]

4E 65

4E 95

House Hlaalu member, Vilur Ulen attempts to assassinate Lleril Morvayn.[262]

4E 98

4E 99

The Third Aldmeri Dominion ceases their 70 year-long period of isolation from the Empire.[20]

4E 100

The Void Nights end.[20]

2nd Century

4E 115

Coup against the Elsweyr Confederacy takes place. Elsweyr is divided into the kingdoms of Anequina and Pelletine, as extensions of the Aldmeri Dominion.[20]

4E 122

4E 129

The people of Riften overwhelm the city guard and kill Hosgunn Crossed-Daggers, the "black-hearted" Jarl.[263]

4E 130

The Bulwark shows signs of crumbling.[262]

4E 149

Ulfric Stormcloak's birth at 4E 149 or later.[note 8]

4E 150

A small force of Argonians arrives on Solstheim to wreak havoc, but is repelled by Lleril Morvayn.[262]

4E 168

4E 170

The Raven Rock Ebony Mine shows signs of beginning to dry up.[262]

4E 171

On the 30th of Frostfall [265] an Ambassador of the Aldmeri Dominion demands the Empire to accept an ultimatum. The Empire resists, and the Great War between The Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion begins. [20]

an Ambassador of the Aldmeri Dominion demands the Empire to accept an ultimatum. The Empire resists, and the Great War between The Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion begins. Aldmeri forces led by Lord Naarifin invade Hammerfell and Cyrodiil. The city of Leyawiin falls, and the city of Bravil is besieged. [20]

A 2nd Aldmeri force, led by Lady Arannelya, cross western Cyrodiil and invade Hammerfell. The Redguards in Hammerfell, divided by civil war and disorganized, put up little resistance. The southern coastline falls to the Aldmeri forces as the Imperial Legions in Hammerfell retreat North into the Alik'r Desert. [20]

The March of Thirst occurs.[20]

4E 172

Aldmeri forces advance into Cyrodiil to capture the Imperial City. [20]

Cyrodiil: The cities of Bravil and Anvil in Cyrodiil both fall to Aldmeri forces. Naval battles ensues in Lake Rumare surrounding Imperial City and along the Niben River leading to the Rumare. [20]

Hammerfell: The entire southern coastline falls to the Aldmeri forces with the exception of Helgathe.[20]

4E 173

Cyrodiil: Aldmeri forces cross the Niben and advance towards the Imperial City through the eastern bank, surrounding the city from the east, south, and west. [20]

Hammerfell: The siege of Hegathe is broken. Imperial forces make a stand in Skaven to fight off the advancing Aldmeri soldiers. Skaven falls to the Aldmeri. However, the victorious Aldmeri force is severely weakened by the advance through the desert, and is unable to continue their campaign.[20]

4E 174

Cyrodiil: The Thalmor leadership decides to focus their forces in the Cyrodiil campaign. [20]

Imperial City falls to the Aldmeri forces. [20]

The Reach and Markarth falls to the Reachmen in The Forsworn Uprising and is ruled as an independent kingdom.[266]

4E 175

The Battle of the Red Ring takes place as the Empire embarks on a campaign to retake Imperial City, which fell to the Aldmeri Dominion the previous year. The battle was an Imperial victory, but not without heavy losses. [20]

Exhausted from war, the Empire negotiates a peace treaty and signs the White-Gold Concordat with the Aldmeri Dominion, thus ending the war. The terms of the agreements are the surrender of the remaining territory still occupied by Aldmeri Force, and the banning of the worship of Talos. Thus, the Great War ends. [20]

As a result of the White-Gold Concordat ceding portions of Hammerfell to the Aldmeri Dominion, the relationship between the Imperials of Cyrodiil and the Redguard of Hammerfell deteriorates. The Redguards, feeling betrayed by the Empire, decide to openly defy the treaty, declaring that they have absolutely no intention of surrendering any territory in Hammerfell to the Dominion, and will continue their war efforts alone if need be. To avoid getting dragged back into the war once more, the Empire is forced to renounce Hammerfell as an Imperial province. [20]

All the Elder Scrolls housed in the libraries of White-Gold Tower vanish, and are scattered across Tamriel by unknown means.[267]

4E 176

Ulfric Stormcloak and his militia retake The Reach and Markarth from the Reachmen. The surviving Reachmen flee to the hills of the Reach and became known as the Forsworn, a clan commonly known to hold a bitter hatred for Nords. [266]

The Stormcloaks are founded and the Skyrim Civil War breaks out.[268]

4E 180

4E 181

Madanach is captured by Jarl Igmund and imprisoned in Cidhna Mine. [270]

Raven Rock's Ebony Mine completely dries up.[262]

4E 186

Cicero begins keeping personal records of the events he encounters.[271]

4E 187

Alisanne Dupre considers reopening the Black Marsh city of Archon as a training facility for the Shadowscales, but never goes through with it.[271]

4E 188

Wayrest falls to corsairs at the Invasion of Wayrest. [272]

The Dark Brotherhood's Wayrest Sanctuary is destroyed by corsairs, and all assassins within are killed. [272]

The city of Bravil erupts into violence as a result of a war between two skooma traffickers. [272]

The Lucky Old Lady statue is destroyed.[272]

4E 189

Cicero becomes The Keeper of The Night Mother. [273]

Cheydinhal has erupted into violence and chaos; presumably one among many cities in Cyrodiil that has fallen to chaos.[274]

3rd Century

4E 200

Cicero, the last member of the sanctuary, flees to the sanctuary in Falkreath Hold, Skyrim.[275]

4E 201

Examples of timeline conflicts

Due to the nature of history itself, sometimes dates and events come into conflict. This occurs in real life frequently, but this also occurs in The Elder Scrolls lore occasionally, too. The following are some examples where this was the case:

Notes

References