Elder Scrolls: History Of Tamriel, The Second Era
By: Orsan
Second Era
- The Dark Brotherhood is formed from a then-religious order, the Morag Tong, during this time. The Morag Tong were worshippers of the Daedra spirit, Mephala, at this time.
~1st Century~
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".
2E 24
- Daggerfall Scribe, Arkan, writes a book about his experiences and encounters with Baan Dar.
~2nd Century~
2E 120
- Viana the Pure, Virgin Baroness of Lainlyn, begins her 28 year reign.
2E 148
- Viana the Pure, Virgin Baroness of Lainlyn, ends her rule.
2E 184
- The Dragon, Grahkrindrog, is slain.
~3rd Century~
2E 212
- Mirmulnir is last sighted in The Reach.
2E 227
- The Ayleid, Tjurhane Fyrre, one of "the finest sages" dies.
2E 230
- Mages Guild is formed by Vanus Galerion (Formerly known as "Trechtus").
2E 283
- Potentate Versidue Shaie, ruler of Tamriel, is faced with a disintegrating empire, with "the vassal kingdoms throughout Tamriel reaching a new height of rebellion and openly challenging his rule."
- The kingdoms refuse to pay taxes, and lead sorties against Imperial garrisons in many countries.
- the Imperial fortress, Dawnstar is destroyed.
- Council of Bardmont is held, whereby the Imperial Council is gathered, and martial law is declared.
2E 283 - 2E 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.
~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.
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.
2E 321
- The Guilds Act is passed: "In the 321st year of the Second Era, the Potentate gave his approval to the Guilds Act, officially sanctioning the Mages, together with the Guilds of Tinkers, Cobblers, Prostitutes, Scribes, Architects, Brewers, Vintners, Weavers, Ratcatchers, Furriers, Cooks, Astrologers, Healers, Tailors, Minstrals (sic), Barristers, and the Syffim."
- The Guild of Fighters was established under the section 4 of the "Guilds Act", the charter first confirmed under Potentate Versidue-Shaie in this year.
2E 324
- Morag Tong assassinate "Potentate Versidae-Shae" (sic). The Morag Tong had become so drunk with murder that they literally wrote the words "Morag Tong" in blood on the walls.
- Morag Tong is outlawed throughout Tamriel.
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."
2E 369
- The alliance of Casimir II (Wayrest) and Nahfahlaar (the Dragon), ends.
~5th Century~
- Dunmer slave Ulvul Llaren first begins working for Summerset Isles Master Smith Nuulion.
2E 456
- Ahrtabazus publishes a book called "The Faerie Chain" in Firsthold
2E 486
- A Maormer fleet is spotted off the coast of Alinor, Summerset Isles, and Altmer King Hidellith ordered his army to give chase.
~6th Century~
2E 546
- Jorunn the Skald-King is born.
2E 555
- Princess Ayrenn is born
2E 560
- Knahaten Flu begins, initiated at Stormhold.
- Knahaten Flu spreads quickly to the Black Marsh, harshly affecting the population there.
2E 563
- Altmer Princess Ayrenn disappears on the way to the College of Aldmeri Propriety
2E 565
- Prince Naemon studies at the College of Aldmeri Propriety in Ayrenn's place.
2E 568
- Annals of the Dragonguard is written.
2E 572
- Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal, the Akaviri Prince, Sacks the city of Windhelm.
- Akaviri Invasion of Morrowind, led by Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal.
- Vivec teaches the Dunmer how to breathe underwater for a day, and drowns the invaders.
- Jorunn the Skald-King assists the Dunmer, as do Argonian shellbacks, in the Battle of Stonehalls.
2E 579
- The Soulburst takes place: An arcane explosion of energy in the Imperial City set off mystical aftershocks that swept across Nirn. Mages died or went mad. Supernatural abominations from the plane of Oblivion, the Daedra, appeared in greater numbers than ever before. The constellation of the Serpent grew so large that it dominated the night sky.
2E 580
- Altmer King Hidellith, dies
- Queen Ayrenn returns to Summerset Isles, and becomes Queen.
2E 583
- Events of The Elder Scrolls Online.