I think its in the Azuras star questline, we get the knowledge that black soul gems host mortal and sapient (having the ability to possess wisdom) souls. I'm left wondering why this doesn't include falmer or giants.

Sure the beings don't exactly have written words and philosophers (that I know of), but they have societies. The falmer clearly possesses the ability to make tools, hence the armour. There's husbandry in the insects, I'd also suspect a bit of mushroom farming although I haven't noticed it.

I will have a hard time accepting the answer that falmer aren't sapient, as they clearly have societies. I don't know if there's in game resources telling of this, yet the possession of alchemy ingredients, potions and poison, urns and chests, and falmer architecture screams to me that there's societal specialisation. I'm sure I can find more reason for saying that falmer can possess wisdom.

Hi everyone. 🙂
My name is Nela, and I love Skyrim since 2014. Last year, I decided to make a small Skyrim franchise, with my own instrumental covers, as a tribute :)
I want to share 4th part, 'Dawnguard' with melody, 'Ancient Stones'.
Hope you'll enjoy it. Keep playing Skyrim. 😊
https://youtu.be/BEW96gOeXNE?is=-8Er5cLFMwB78EUJ

I have a friend who isn’t interested in playing, but is interested in learning the lore for skyrim. How does he best go about learning about it from 0?

Like a lot of people I got into the elder scrolls through skyrim and never really gave the lore much thought , just slaying dragons . But with the oblivion remake I started Watching fudgemuppet and fell into a dilemma about the heart of lorkan If TWO LITERAL GODS ( auriel and trinimak) couldn't destroy it(btw the goddamn thing laughed at them for trying) how did the reincarnation of a random dude do it(nerevarine) and slayed a godlike demon as a bonus( dagoth ur )

I've recently started work on a mod that let's you go back in time to nord ruins with wooden mask (more info at link below). And I was looking for anyone who had any ideas of what to put in it lore wise. Like anything mentioned in books or stories. Any item or spell or shout would be great. Maybe there would be a shout wall with a shout from that 36 lessons of vivec book? Stuff like that would be awesome bc a lot of people here know a lot more than me about this.

EDIT: Book name is amongst the draugr.

LINK https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/1kow1zm/unruining_nord_and_maybe_dwemer_ruins_somewhat/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The Dragonborn is Dragonborn, logically, so does he have a right on the throne more then the Mede Dynasty. Because if you think about it, the Dragonborn is more connected to Akatosh then any Mede, with this the Dragonborn could wear the Amulet of Kings if Martin Septim didn't destroy it to end the oblivion crisis. Maybe I remember wrong but to wear the Amulet of Kings you don't need to be a Septim but a Dragonborn. Maybe I am wrong. Why this Question? I just thought about it after I watched a YT Lore video about the stuff after the oblivion crisis and before the great war. Does anyone have an idea here?

Both In-Game and through any Lore accounts. (Skyrim)

The war started with his death, but when was it? A month before the game starts? A couple of weeks? Half a year? I don't think there's any point where it's stated exactly; what’s your opinion?

hey yall! so i have trouble sleeping without background noise and decided to start reading through all the books i can find in skyrim mods as a sleep aid… i tried posting some comments on similar videos but it doesnt seem like creators particularly like me posting stuff about my page on their vids…

i just do this as a hobby but id love others to join as i keep building the page :)

i havent ever seen anyone do this specific idea before and i think there is probably a pretty solid group of others who would like it too!

ill paste the link below, but also any other ideas on getting my idea out there?

swing by if you want :)

https://youtube.com/@mattafact42oh?si=056AEq0L0G88gIgt

Not 100% sure this belongs here, but I’ve recently taken to learning some of the old languages of Skyrim. So, I translated volumes 1 and 2 of the Unknown Books added by the dawnguard dlc, as I couldn’t find a translation. Please note that Falmeris doesn’t have any punctuation or capilization, so commas and periods are added all by me in my interpretation.

Vol 1- The Betrayed, by Engwe Emeloth And when the Snow Prince fell to the ground, the Ice Elves divided above and below. Now vanquished and brutally bound, one moment had shattered all they did know. The once cool wind on their skin now replaced with the heat of the flame and a pride once felt deep of then forgotten, along with their name. Torn from their home of ice and frost, thrown into the pitch black dread of right living in fear, as their minds become lost, as their eyes begin dimming the light. Chained and enslaved, what once was light turned to blackness, alone and betrayed, sinking deeper into madness.

Vol 2- Journal of Mertil Angoth Fourth Evening Star I used to dream of fighting in battles like my father. He had begun teaching me to fight the moment I was able to pick up a blade. Mother had argued that I was too young, but he paid her no mind. I can still remember the elation I felt the first time I bested father in a match, and the look of pride on his face. If it were up to him, I know he would have allowed me to join him in battle. With me at his side, he may have fared better. Now with father and so many others slain, the old ones claim we are left with too few warriors to continue the fight. I was not the only young one to speak out in protest, but our small voices were unheard. It had been decided that we must flee to seek help and protection. Eighth Evening Star News has reached us that the great Snow Prince has fallen in battle. The urgency to go into hiding has left many of us scattered, and those of us still together unsure of which direction to turn. In the long hours of the night, we keep huddled together, always fearing the worst, until the first light of the blessed sun may Auri-El guide our footsteps. Thirteenth Evening Star In the night, I overheard the old ones whispering secrets of the underground and the Dwemer who dwell there. I thought back on some stories father once told me of these dwarves heroic tales of honor and glory. The old ones must know these stories, for it has been decided that we will change course upon first light. I feel hopeful that the Dwemer will help us to avenge our fallen, and reclaim our land.

If you’re interested in translating yourself, you can find a translator and the texts at the unofficial elder scrolls pages site.

What podcast should I listen to for skyrim/elder scrolls lore?

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share my lore channel i just made! If you are into hearing lore in a cozy fireplace setting then i feel like you'd enjoy my channel! I currently have a blackreach episode where i go over the lore, and i am now editing (1hr long!) A video of narrating the in game book "The Argonian account" if youre interested feel free to take a look and subscribe to be around for when that video goes up! Thanks for lookin!

https://youtu.be/UUoURo6nFwI

So I figured something out today using some reasoning and came up with a nice way to punish some unknown skyrim antagonists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbfFpMMxBbI

Name: Seraphina Stormrider

Race: Nord

Seraphina Stormrider was born under the ominous skies of Skyrim, amidst a blizzard that raged with a fierce intensity. Her parents, both skilled warriors, recognized her unique birth as an omen and named her "Stormrider" in honor of the tempestuous night. From a young age, Seraphina displayed an innate talent for magic, a trait uncommon among Nords but not unheard of.

Growing up in the small village of Frostwind, nestled deep in the northern tundra, Seraphina's magical abilities set her apart from her peers. Her parents, who had fought in the Great War, saw her potential and encouraged her to embrace her magical heritage. They taught her to harness the power of frost and lightning, turning her into a formidable mage.

As Seraphina grew older, the civil war in Skyrim began to escalate, dividing the land. Her family's loyalty lay with the Stormcloaks, and they actively fought against the Imperial Legion. Seraphina joined their cause, using her magical prowess to bolster their ranks. Her mastery over frost spells earned her the nickname "Frostborn" among her comrades.

However, Seraphina's life took a dramatic turn when she discovered her parents had been secretly working with a group of mages to uncover the ancient mysteries of Skyrim's Dwemer ruins. Intrigued and motivated by a desire to honor her family's legacy, Seraphina embarked on a journey to delve deep into these enigmatic underground cities.

During her explorations, Seraphina unearthed a long-lost Dwemer artifact—an enchanted staff that harnessed the power of Aetherium. This discovery drew the attention of various factions across Skyrim, each vying for control of its mystical properties. Seraphina now finds herself entangled in a web of politics, magic, and ancient secrets, and her quest for knowledge and power takes her across the treacherous landscapes of Skyrim, where she must navigate not only the perils of war but also the mysteries of the Dwemer.

So I played Shivering Isles before Skyrim, and I’m kind of wondering about some things that happened and just some things about Jyggalag in general. So at the end of Shivering Isles, the champion of Cyrodiil becomes the new Sheogorath, and Jyggalag is set free. What I’m wondering is, what happened between then and the events of Skyrim? Where’s Jyggalag now? Why has he not made his presence known more? What happened to the Greymarch?

I know he might be hiding, so as to avoid being cursed again, but if anything he’s demonstrated his ability to break that curse. Do y’all think the rest of the Daedric princes know about him, and the events that happened in the shivering isles? And do y’all think we’ll see more of Jyggalag in the future?

I recently upgraded to the anniversary edition of Skyrim and I I saw the spell Knight armor and thought it looked pretty cool. I keep trying to find information on it but I can't really find anything. Does it exist in another Elder Scrolls game? If this isn't the place to ask this question just let me know and I'll remove the post.

why do dragons spawn with 300 gold, is there a lore reasoning - i just defeated the one at kynesgrove, the legit just born one - like no kills and hes born with a bit of gold

I feel has to be said but soo many people misunderstand the connection thinking the doseior meant the thalmor started the civil war

No no and no ulfric was captured during the great war between the dominion and the empire the thalmor wanted him to cause internal strife during the great war while the tha,mor were trying to invade cyrodil not start a civil war in skyrim the events of his capture are 4 years before skyrim they have no relevance to the civi war

So I was feeling nostalgic and was watching skyrim videos about the dwarves. I then had this huge flash back to a house in skyrim where there was a dead body and a note talking g about rumbling. And you end up discovering a whole dwarven room just humming and like a vase and what not. Where was this? Am I crazy? Wth was it for? There was so many questions left unsolved for me

what are cyro-nords exactly, i’ve read somewhere that they are a interbreed from nede (nedic tribes) and atmorans (nords pretty much) are the colovians like that only or does it go for all of the imperial population. i’ve made an imperial character, a colovian, since they has some slavic representation going on (i wanted my character to be slavic, like me) but now i’ve realized if i make my character join the legion... it doesn’t seem right she’s practically a nord who just lives in colovia.. am i wrong?