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The Future of Elder Scrolls. ES 6

  • Posted by RuneRed November 2, 2011 - 611 views

    We had a discussion on the old blog about which region the next elder scroll was to take place.  But the big question is what will be the main plot device – how do you top dragons?  Well I’ve been thinking on this for some time, and I think I thought of a way.  This is for fun, although I think it would work.  I’m just playing around and speculating some.

     

    Elder Scroll 6: 
    Invasion of Black Marsh.


    Plot Device/Main Quest: 

    Black Marsh is invaded by the vampiric snake-people of Tsaesci.  This invansion can begin with masses of goblins (a common creature of ES series) and other ‘slave-armies' arriving on the eastern coast of Black Marsh.  As the plot unfolds, more difficult foes can be encountered (new enemies arriving by sea, for example).

    Basis in Lore:

    These snake-people are from Akavir, a landmass east (4000+ miles) of Tamriel. These snake-people ate all the humans of Akavir, and then they tried to eat the dragons – eventually leading to the demise of the dragons.  How do you top dragons? Well, with something that eats people and destroys dragons. (I think some of the dragons and people were enslaved).  Nearly all dealings with Akavir involve conflict and war. They have invaded Tamriel in the past.  Goblins have been enslaved (food / labor) by the Tsaesci.

    (The term ‘eat’ may have been figurative, and may actually mean conquered.) 


    Location Rationale: 

    Black Marsh is a good locale (east coast of Tamriel, south of Morrowind) and seemingly a suitable habitat for vampiric snake-people (some of whom are nearly all snake-like).  It has not been the major feature site in earlier ES games.

    Edit (6/29/2014):

    As mentioned in the comments the invasion location was the weakest point of this scenario. I actually prefer Topal Bay now, instead of Black Marsh proper; you get parts of Cyrodiil, Elsweyr, and Black Marsh. And if we extend that area west, we can get a portion of Valenwood. Please read the comments, the input of others have really polished this idea. Also keep in mind that this was written prior to Skyrim's release.

     

    What do you think?

Comments

28 Comments
  • RuneRed
    RuneRed   ·  July 29, 2014
    Aye Oddball, even my idea above lacks a main antagonist which is crucial. It won't be difficult to find one that suits the scenario, however. Many players have been wanting to go to Akavir or play a character from there. But I think when we are first intr...  more
  • Oddball
    Oddball   ·  July 29, 2014
    My main problem with the thalmor being the primary antagonists is that they're not 'epic' enough. In oblivion you fought a GOD, and in skyrim you did too I guess. You need to have an iconic enemy, and dagon and alduin both embody that. I can see the thalm...  more
  • RuneRed
    RuneRed   ·  July 29, 2014
    hello 'adds': My update section has the location changed to the Topal Bay Region (plus some areas west) In that region we get portions of the Black Marsh, Cyrodiil, Elsweyr, (and Valenwood). It is highly doubtful that any future ES game will require a pla...  more
  • adds-many-comments
    adds-many-comments   ·  July 29, 2014
    I don't really think the next ES game will be in black marsh the player wouldn't be able to access half the areas unless they were an argonian. Which are okay but I never liked playing as one. If you have to be an argonian I don't think id like this game ...  more
  • Asks-Many-Questions
    Asks-Many-Questions   ·  July 28, 2014
    It's an interesting theory, but I still just can't see TES:VI being set anyone other than Alinor. (with a possible expansion into other territories of the Aldmeri Dominion.
    The Thalmor plot in Skyrim basically just peters out with no resolution- onc...  more
  • RuneRed
    RuneRed   ·  July 28, 2014
    Chris, interesting. It is the habit of starting the ES games as a prisoner, but they really don't give details why you were captured (leaving it to the player). And I'm happy that this 2.5+ year post still getting a little attention.
  • Chris
    Chris   ·  July 28, 2014
    For me, either the Second Great War has begun, and members of the Bosmer have rebelled against the Thalmor, you were an Imperial Agent sent to give intel to the Bosmer leader, but were captured by the Thalmor.

    Or the Akaviri decide a second i...  more
  • RuneRed
    RuneRed   ·  June 29, 2014
    @ Spectre ... The Tsaesci have invaded in the past so a precedent is already in place. I realize the Ka Po Tun wish to take out the Tsaesci (and then invade Tamriel), but that is easier said then done. If the Tosh Raka can get allies, it would give him a ...  more
  • Spectre
    Spectre   ·  June 24, 2014
    Also, Chris, we have no proof the Thalmor didn't bring them back, in fact I have a theory about that.
  • Spectre
    Spectre   ·  June 24, 2014
    I doubt the Tsaesci will be the main force, we know that the leader of the Ka Po Tun, the Tiger-Dragon Tosh Raka, and the Ka Po Tun's Tang Mo allies were planning on taking out the Tsaesci and then invading Tamriel.

    Another thing is I don't w...  more
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