Skyrim
Tamriel's northern province, homeland of the Nords and setting of The Elder Scrolls V.
Skyrim is a province of Tamriel and the setting of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, released on November 11, 2011. The Nords, one of the human races, regard Skyrim as their homeland, though members of other races live there as well. The game takes place after the events of Oblivion, when the dragon Alduin the World Eater returns to Skyrim and threatens all life in Tamriel.
Lore & Background
At the time of the game Skyrim is torn by civil war: Ulfric Stormcloak, jarl of Windhelm, leads a rebellion against Imperial rule, with the province's holds divided between his Stormcloaks and the Imperial Legion commanded by General Tullius. Other notable figures are Balgruuf the Greater, Jarl of Whiterun, a city in the centre of Skyrim, and Arngeir, leader of the Greybeards. Later releases expanded the province: the Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn add-ons (2012 on PC and Xbox 360, February 2013 on PlayStation 3), Skyrim – Special Edition on October 28, 2016 and Skyrim VR on November 17, 2017 for PlayStation 4.
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