The Elder Scrolls 6: The History of High Rock
The best fantasy properties are often those that immerse the reader, viewer, or player in their worlds, where through descriptions or physical maps, fans are able to imagine themselves walking the streets, climbing the mountains, or sailing across the world's various continents. Titles like The Witcher 3, Harry Potter, and of course, The Lord of the Rings all share this common trait, making their environments and worlds just as important as their characters and plot. The Elder Scrolls franchise does exactly the same.
Morrowind, Skyrim, and Daggerfall are all just a handful of areas in The Elder Scrolls that have each become instantly recognizable fantasy locations. With each new entry in the franchise, the world becomes even bigger, and more cities and civilizations are fleshed out. According to the latest rumors, The Elder Scrolls 6 is set to introduce players to High Rock, a Northwest region of Tamriel that's home to the Breton civilization. Along with some iconic cities, High Rock has a rich history, boasting some of the most interesting lore in the Elder Scrolls franchise.
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At the beginning of recorded time, in an age known as the Dawn Era, High Rock was first settled by the Aedra, a group of immortals that were the progenitors of men. Although most of their structures have been lost with time, one lone Aedra Adamantine Tower stands tall on an island in the Iliac Bay, marking the site of ancient meetings.
After creating Mundus, the Aedra either returned to their home of Aetherius, or were left to become mortals on Nirn. Over time, the Aedra died out, and left only their half-breed descendants on Nirn, some of which became a primitive race of humans known as Beast Men. These
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