<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 , orcs and anthropomorphic animals . A common theme in the lore is that a chosen hero rises to defeat an incoming threat , usually a 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 , orcs and anthropomorphic animals . A common theme in the lore is that a chosen hero rises to defeat an incoming threat , usually a malevolent being or an antagonistic army . </P>
where did all the elder scrolls take place
where did all the elder scrolls take place
the continent of Tamriel
the continent of Tamriel