<P> Within the fictional Elder Scrolls universe , each game takes place on the continent of Tamriel . The setting is a mix of early or pre-medieval real - world elements , often revolving around a powerful Roman - like Empire in a world with very limited technological capabilities , and high fantasy elements , such as widespread magic use , travel between parallel worlds and the existence of many mythological creatures such as dragons . The continent is split into a number of provinces of which the inhabitants include humans as well as popular humanoid fantasy races such as elves , dwarves , orcs and anthropomorphic animals . A common theme in the lore is that a chosen hero rises to defeat a incoming threat , usually an malevolent being or an antagonistic army . </P>
<P> Within the fictional Elder Scrolls universe , each game takes place on the continent of Tamriel . The setting is a mix of early or pre-medieval real - world elements , often revolving around a powerful Roman - like Empire in a world with very limited technological capabilities , and high fantasy elements , such as widespread magic use , travel between parallel worlds and the existence of many mythological creatures such as dragons . The continent is split into a number of provinces of which the inhabitants include humans as well as popular humanoid fantasy races such as elves , dwarves , orcs and anthropomorphic animals . A common theme in the lore is that a chosen hero rises to defeat a incoming threat , usually an malevolent being or an antagonistic army . </P>
where are all the elder scrolls games set
where are all the elder scrolls games set
on the continent of Tamriel
on the continent of Tamriel