2500 BCE
Convention at Adamantine Tower
The Aedra convene at the Adamantine Tower to establish the laws of Mundus, creating the mortal plane and binding Lorkhan's heart. #lore #creation
Chronological Storyline (45 Milestones)
2400 BCE
Merethic Era Begins
The Merethic Era dawns as the first mortal races, the Aldmer, settle on Tamriel, establishing early civilizations like the Ayleids and Dwemer. #lore #history
2300 BCE
Dwemer Discover Numidium
The Dwemer uncover the Heart of Lorkh and begin constructing the Brass God Numidium, a colossal golem intended to achieve divine transcendence. #dwemer #lore
2200 BCE
Battle of Red Mountain
The Chimer and Dwemer clash at Red Mountain; the Dwemer vanish when Kagrenac activates the Heart, leaving their cities empty. #dwemer #battle
2100 BCE
Chimer Become Dunmer
Azura curses the Chimer for using the Heart of Lorkh, turning their skin ash-grey and eyes red, creating the Dunmer (Dark Elves). #lore #curse
2000 BCE
First Era Begins
The First Era starts with the founding of the Camoran Dynasty in Valenwood and the establishment of the first human kingdoms. #history #era
1800 BCE
Alessian Slave Rebellion
The human slave Alessia leads a rebellion against the Ayleid rulers, founding the First Empire of Cyrodiil and establishing the Eight Divines. #rebellion #empire
1600 BCE
Dragon War in Skyrim
The ancient Nords rebel against the dragon overlords, learning the Thu'um from Paarthurnax and eventually driving Alduin into the future. #dragons #war
1400 BCE
Founding of the Mages Guild
Vanus Galerion establishes the Mages Guild in Firsthold, Summerset, to regulate magic and make it accessible to all. #magic #guild
1200 BCE
War of the First Council
The Dwemer and Chimer go to war over the Heart of Lorkh, culminating in the Dwemer's disappearance at Red Mountain. #war #dwemer
1000 BCE
Akaviri Invasion of Tamriel
The Tsaesci from Akavir invade Tamriel, but are eventually defeated and assimilated, influencing the Blades and Imperial culture. #invasion #akavir
800 BCE
Reman Dynasty Founded
Reman Cyrodiil unites Cyrodiil and founds the Second Empire, expanding into Morrowind and Skyrim. #empire #dynasty
600 BCE
Fall of the Reman Empire
The Reman Empire collapses after the assassination of the last Reman emperor, leading to the Interregnum. #empire #fall
400 BCE
Second Era Begins
The Second Era starts with the ascension of the Akaviri Potentate Versidue-Shaie, who rules Tamriel after the Reman Empire's fall. #era #history
200 BCE
War of the Red Diamond
A civil war erupts in the Iliac Bay region between the kingdoms of Daggerfall, Sentinel, and Wayrest over the Mantella. #war #politics
0 CE
Tiber Septim Unites Tamriel
Tiber Septim, using the Numidium, conquers all of Tamriel and declares the Third Empire, beginning the Third Era. #empire #conquest
38 CE
Third Era Begins
The Third Era officially begins with Tiber Septim's coronation as Emperor of Tamriel. #era #history
40 CE
The Red Year
The eruption of Red Mountain devastates Vvardenfell, causing massive destruction and the flight of the Dunmer to Solstheim. #cataclysm #eruption
100 CE
War of the Isle
The Imperial Navy defeats the Maormer (Sea Elves) off the coast of Summerset, securing Imperial dominance at sea. #war #navy
100 CE
The Great War Begins
The Aldmeri Dominion declares war on the Empire, invading Cyrodiil and sacking the Imperial City. #war #dominion
175 CE
The White-Gold Concordat
The Empire signs a peace treaty with the Aldmeri Dominion, banning the worship of Talos and ceding territory, sparking the Stormcloak Rebellion. #treaty #politics
200 CE
The Blades Formed
The Blades, originally the Dragonguard, are reorganized as the Emperor's personal bodyguards and spies. #organization #spies
200 CE
The Stormcloak Rebellion
Ulfric Stormcloak leads a rebellion against the Empire in Skyrim, seeking independence and free worship of Talos. #rebellion #skyrim
201 CE
The Last Dragonborn Emerges
A prisoner escapes execution and discovers they are the Last Dragonborn, destined to defeat Alduin and save Tamriel. #hero #dragonborn
201 CE
The Dragon Crisis Ends
The Last Dragonborn defeats Alduin in Sovngarde, ending the dragon threat and fulfilling the prophecy. #victory #prophecy
201 CE
Alduin's Return
The dragon Alduin, the World-Eater, returns to Skyrim, resurrecting dragons and threatening to end the world. #dragons #prophecy
202 CE
The Dragonborn DLC
The Last Dragonborn travels to Solstheim to confront Miraak, the first Dragonborn, and gains new powers. #dlc #adventure )
202 CE
The Dawnguard Prophecy
The Dawnguard, a vampire-hunting faction, discovers a plot by Volkihar vampires to blot out the sun using Auriel's Bow. #vampires #prophecy
203 CE
The College of Winterhold Questline
The Last Dragonborn uncovers the Eye of Magnus and defeats the Psijic Order's rogue agent Ancano. #magic #quest
204 CE
The Dark Brotherhood Reborn
The Last Dragonborn joins the Dark Brotherhood, assassinates the Emperor, and becomes the Listener. #assassins #guild
205 CE
The Thieves Guild Restored
The Last Dragonborn becomes Guildmaster of the Thieves Guild, restoring its influence in Skyrim. #thieves #guild
206 CE
The Companions' Legacy
The Last Dragonborn joins the Companions, becomes a werewolf, and defeats the Glenmoril witches. #werewolves #faction
207 CE
The Civil War Concludes
The Stormcloak Rebellion ends either with Imperial victory or Skyrim's independence, depending on the Dragonborn's choices. #war #choice
208 CE
The Second Great War Looms
Tensions rise between the Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion, with hints of a second Great War on the horizon. #war #politics
210 CE
The Psijic Order's Return
The Psijic Order reappears in Tamriel, offering guidance and warning of a coming crisis. #order #magic
220 CE
The Dwemer Reappearance?
Rumors circulate of Dwemer artifacts activating and sightings of mechanical beings, hinting at their possible return. #dwemer #mystery
230 CE
The Thalmor's Purge
The Aldmeri Dominion intensifies its persecution of Talos worship and non-Elven races, leading to widespread unrest. #dominion #persecution
300 CE
The Warp in the West
A magical cataclysm in the Iliac Bay causes multiple timelines to merge, resulting in the unification of several kingdoms. #magic #cataclysm
389 CE
The Imperial Simulacrum
Jagar Tharn, Imperial Battlemage, imprisons Emperor Uriel Septim VII in Oblivion and impersonates him for ten years. #betrayal #magic
399 CE
The Eternal Champion Frees Uriel VII
The Eternal Champion defeats Jagar Tharn and rescues Uriel Septim VII, restoring the true emperor. #hero #quest
400 CE
The Numidium's Destruction
The Numidium is destroyed during the Warp in the West, ending the threat of the Brass God. #artifact #destruction
427 CE
The Nerevarine Prophecy Fulfilled
The Nerevarine defeats Dagoth Ur and destroys the Heart of Lorkh, ending the Blight and the Tribunal's power. #prophecy #hero
Aug 1, 433 CE
Martin Septim's Sacrifice
Martin Septim, the last heir, becomes the Avatar of Akatosh and banishes Mehrunes Dagon, ending the Oblivion Crisis but dying in the process. #sacrifice #hero
433 CE
The Oblivion Crisis Begins
Mehrunes Dagon invades Tamriel after the assassination of Uriel Septim VII, opening Oblivion Gates across the land. #invasion #daedra
434 CE
Fourth Era Begins
The Fourth Era starts after the Oblivion Crisis, with the collapse of the Septim Dynasty and the rise of the Mede Dynasty. #era #history