This week on Written in Uncertainty we’re discussing one of the most influential clans of Altmer in Tamriel’s history, who have shaped magic as we know it, and created one of the races of Tamriel as part of the process. Today we’re asking, who were the Direnni?
Tag: Culture
Are Bretons Boring?
This week on Written in Uncertainty, we’re discussing a question that has vexed Elder Scrolls lore fans for many years, been the subject of reams of text on forums, including one of the most long-lived fan projects in the series history. Today we’re asking, why are the Bretons boring?
What are the Crowns and the Forebears?
Written in Uncertainty examines one of the fundamental splits in Redguard culture, that of the Crowns and Forebears.
What Makes Redguard Culture Unique?
This week on Written in Uncertainty we’re continuing to look at the Redguards, with a deeper dive into the things in their culture that are unique, namely their gods, sword-singing, and a brief evaluation of memory stones.
What is the History of the Redguards?
Today on Written in Uncertainty we’re talking about the only race to have successfully invaded Tamriel, who have both tried to integrate and stand apart. All this while possibly having the most complete understanding of a timeline outside of Mundus that we know of. Today we’re asking, what is the culture of the Redguards about?
What are the Dunmer Great Houses?
The Origin of the Great Houses The Great Houses evolved from clans that banded together for mutual protection and support, and, possibly still function as families in some way, if you believe Councilor Lleril Morvay. Despite a terrible description of them as “political parties” in the book Great Houses of Morrowind, I see them as… Continue reading What are the Dunmer Great Houses?
What is the Religious History of the Dunmer?
Today on Written in Uncetainty we’re continuing our look into one of the most fascinating cultures in Tamriel, that underwent not one but two religious revolutions, several wars and produced possibly the most stable theocracy Tamriel has ever seen. Today we’re asking, what can we learn from the religious history of the Dunmer?
Who were the Chimer?
This week on Written in Uncertainty we’re looking at a culture that has been shaped by conflict and hardship throughout its entire history, willingly inflicting pain and suffering on themselves and others. This week we’re asking, what can we learn from the history of the Chimer?
Why does Tamriel need an Empire?
Today on Written in Uncertainty we’re looking at something that drives both the lore and the games, that is based on the very structure of Tamriel itself. It’s driven pretty much every major war on the continent, and also, paradoxically, has brought it peace. Today we’re asking, why does Tamriel need an Empire?
Elder Scrolls Lore Book Analysis: Varieties of Faith
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.