Today on ElderScrollsOnline.com, you can learn more about the Aldmeri Dominion’s leader, Ayrenn, by way of a short story titled, “Ayrenn — The Unforeseen Queen.”
Read the story here, and also be sure to check out this week’s Developer Question of the Week — featuring systems designer Michael Schroeder.
Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com today to learn about how one of the game’s fiercest creatures, the Dreugh, was created — from concept art to in-game footage.
In other ESO news, visit the site to answer the most recent Developer Question of the Week — this time focusing on the regions of Tamriel.
This week on ElderScrollsOnline.com, the ZOS Community team answers your questions about The Aldmeri Dominion – comprised of the Altmer, Bosmer, and Khajiit. Here’s but one of the answers provided:
What made the Bosmers decide to join the Dominion? - By Tamás Várfalvi
After the recent civil war between the Camorans, Valenwood was in disarray and vulnerable. The Cabal who were running the Imperial City took advantage of this by sending in Colovian troops to grab up some of the Wood Elves’ northern territory. Seeking an ally to help repulse the Colovians, King Aeradan of the Bosmer turned to Queen Ayrenn and her new Dominion.
Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com to read the remaining questions, and check out the most recent Developer Question of the Week — posed by Effects Lead Todd Yarbrough.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, the people of Tamriel have a great many stories to tell—three such tales are those of each Alliance’s crowned leader. Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com to read the first Alliance leader short story focusing on Ebonheart Pact’s High King, Jorunn the Skald-King.
The first question comes from Senior Content Designer Greg Roth. After watching the video, share your answer the ESO Facebook and Twitter (#ESO) pages.
ZeniMax Online has come back with more answers to your questions about the Ebonhart Pact. Visit the official site for answers. Here’s a snippet…
I’ve read that anyone can use any type of weapon or armor. Have you thought about having alliance-only weapon/armor styles? (For example, chitin armor available only to the Ebonhart Pact, since they have exclusive access to chitin in Morrowind.) – By Jeremy Eddy
Armor in The Elder Scrolls Online is regionally appropriate, whether it’s a loot drop, merchant stock, or quest reward; however, with the right skills and materials, you’ll be able to craft items in any racial style.
Ready to learn more about the Ebonhart Pact? ElderScrollsOnline.com has the first round of ‘Ask Us Anything’ answers. Here’s a sampling:
Obviously the Elves and the Nords have never got along too well – are the nations in the factions entirely happy with the alliance, or are there rogue/rebel groups within, say, Skyrim or Morrowind?– By George Trotter on Facebook
The foundation the Ebonheart Pact was built upon—one of mutual desire for survival—makes for a deeply complex and ever-shifting political atmosphere. The Argonians, Nords, and Dark Elves have set aside their differences, for now, to unite under one banner against their shared enemies—but to say that everyone is happy or even content with the Alliance would be a far cry from the truth. A certain level of distrust and resentment roils just beneath the surface for many members of the Pact.
While some are openly accepting or critical of the Alliance, most Pact members you’ll encounter fall somewhere in between, and hold their true feelings about the arrangement close to their chest. It really depends on each individual character’s perspective and life experiences. Most you encounter are not willing to bring up their personal feelings to a stranger, but you will meet some who are very open with their praise or disdain for the choices their leaders have made.
More, please? Read the rest here, and share what else you’d like to learn about in the comments below, or at the The Elder Scrolls Online Facebook page.
This is the story of a young and powerful Dark Elf, who is also an up-and-coming member of the Mages Guild. He, along with the very best of his peers, was hand-selected by Mages Guild leader and founder Vanus Galerion to accompany you in the assault on Cold Harbor. When the mass portal to Cold Harbor went awry, these formidable Mages Guild members arrived, scattered over the icy wasteland of Molag Bal’s realm. Separated from their allies and you, their partner, the group was captured and imprisoned by Molag Bal’s Daedric army for use in torturous live training exercises.
The young Dark Elf is trapped in a cage with his fellow Mages Guild members. The imprisoned group is plotting an escape, but one, small thing is missing.
His name.
This is up to you in the newly announced “Name An NPC Contest” on the ESO official website. Visit here full rules and details.
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Following this week’s hands-on previews for The Elder Scrolls Online, we’ve launched ElderScrollsOnline.com – the game’s official community site. Be sure to bookmark the page, as it will be regularly updated with new features, dev diaries, screenshots, art, and more!
Highlights today include:
Welcome to the Official Elder Scrolls Online Community!
Explore the Story of The Elder Scrolls Online — An introduction to ESO’s main story.
Reading the Future of the Past in The Elder Scrolls — The first dev diary featuring ZeniMax Online loremaster, Lawrence Shick.
Tamriel, Now and Then — A comparison piece showing locations from previous Elder Scrolls games and how they now look in ESO.
All the content you see on the site is only the beginning. As the new home for community content for ESO, you can expect much more in the coming weeks and months.