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Who is Pelinal?

Written in Uncertainty — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Today we’re taking a look at one of the most influential and yet obscure characters in the Elder Scrolls lore. This person has, if some texts are to be believed, formed multiple empires, committed acts of genocide against both elves and the land of Tamriel itself, and possibly came from the future. Today we’re asking, who is Pelinal?

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: Varieties of Faith

Written in Uncertainty — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:21:57 +0000

Written In Uncertainty analyses Varieties of Faith, looking at all the various gods of the pantheons of Tamriel, discussing every god from Arkay to Zenithar in their turn.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Monomyth

Written in Uncertainty — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:58:32 +0000

We covered The Monomyth in individual segments a while back, so I thought I'd finally get round to compiling my analysis of the whole thing. Sit back and enjoy one of the most influential texts on theological thought around Tamriel!

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Five Songs of King Wulfharth

Written in Uncertainty — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:22:39 +0000

We look at the Five Songs of King Wulfharth, and see what it can tell us about the Nords and the Battle of Red Mountain, and what that conflict really is.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: Truth in Sequence

Written in Uncertainty — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:32:34 +0000

All the Truth in Sequence analysis episodes, compiled into one recording for your listening pleasure.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 12

Written in Uncertainty — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:24:57 +0000

We look at the final volume of the Truth in Sequence. The books close with some cryptic comments about the nature of enlightenment in The Elder Scrolls, and some hints at some possibly ridiculously BIG plans Seht may have for the future.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 11

Written in Uncertainty — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:38:35 +0000

This week on Written in Uncertainty, we look at Volume 11 of the Truth in Sequence. Lots of talk about reality and its purpose, alongside a whole bunch of philosophy. I think we avoided talking about The Matrix, although that may not have been a good thing.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 10

Written in Uncertainty — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:20:46 +0000

This week on Written in Uncertainty, we look at Volume 10 of the Truth in Sequence. The trash talking continues, turning to the Psijic Order and to a degree the ancient Chimer. Doublethink and paradoxes are the order of the day, of course.

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 9

Written in Uncertainty — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 16:02:41 +0000

This week on Written in Uncertainty, we look at Volume 9 of the Truth in Sequence, which puts a fresh pair of eyes on the old metaphor of the wheel and the Aurbis, possibly hinting at CHIM too… Previous volumes: Volume 8 Volume 7 Volume 6 Volume 5 Volume 4 Volume 3 Volume 2 Volume… Continue reading Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 9

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Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: The Truth in Sequence, Volume 8

Written in Uncertainty — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:53:07 +0000

This week on Written in Uncertainty, we look at Volume 8 of the Truth in Sequence, which paints Sotha Sil's defeat of Mehrunes Dagon after Mournhold's destruction in a new light. One that involves devotion and oil...

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