TESV Skyrim: Possibly Features a third Numidium. (Pics)
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I just can't believe they managed to announce Elder Scrolls V and I entirely missed it! After years of speculation, it's Skyrim! Awesome!
If they go back to Dwemer ruins I'll be so pumped. I loved exploring those in Morrowind, and they added so much more mystery to the plot. With better graphics, that'll ROCK!
Interesting find, but I'm still annoyed (as I have been since the leaked copyright revealed 'Skyrim') that we aren't off to Summerset Isle. It seemed like half of Cyrodiil was obsessed with the unrest on Summerset Isle, and not only did the DLC not take us there, but the sequel doesn't seem interested either...
...anyway, on topic. The trailer seriously worried me with its prophecy and a return to an Age of Dragons (or Dragon Age, if you will). And the Nords / Skyrim seem too generic to hold a full game. So I'm hoping this little obscure Numidium reference holds more power than just a throwback to an old game, as the story of the Dwemer was an interesting one to say the least. I'd expect a link between Morrowind and Skyrim (as games, I mean) anyway, seeing as the recent novel (which was a direct sequel to Oblivion, as this game purports to also be) dealt heavily with Vvardenfell and Morrowind yet again.
The dragons seriously, seriously worry me, though. I'm just not seeing it.
...anyway, on topic. The trailer seriously worried me with its prophecy and a return to an Age of Dragons (or Dragon Age, if you will). And the Nords / Skyrim seem too generic to hold a full game. So I'm hoping this little obscure Numidium reference holds more power than just a throwback to an old game, as the story of the Dwemer was an interesting one to say the least. I'd expect a link between Morrowind and Skyrim (as games, I mean) anyway, seeing as the recent novel (which was a direct sequel to Oblivion, as this game purports to also be) dealt heavily with Vvardenfell and Morrowind yet again.
The dragons seriously, seriously worry me, though. I'm just not seeing it.
The wall might just be a prophecy, as is indicated in the trailer: "the elders scrolls told of their return" and the focus on certain parts during the monologue. It wall may just tell the circumstances which will come before 'their' return, hence the obvious focus on the oblivion symbol. The figure you pointed out might just be a reference to earlier games (and you're the first to spot it!).
I agree. The existing lore on dragons is either nonexistent or not terribly compelling, and turning them into the big bad for Beowulf Meadlover Nordicus to go kill wouldn't be much of an improvement.kintaris said:
Possible bad guy dragons in Elder Scrolls lore include the Nordic god Alduin the World-Eater. He resets time every cyclical universe unit (kalpa) by doing just what his moniker suggests. This is problematic because he is the same guy that saved Nirn from Mehrunes Dagon at the end of Oblivion: Akatosh. He is also Auriel, worshiped by the mer.
There's also an Akaviri fellow who took the name Tosh Raka after becoming a dragon avatar of Akatosh, and he is on record wanting to invade Nirn.
All these dragon fellows have control over time, making things messy, and Akatosh is really the same person as Lorkhan, devil to mer and champion to men, locked in one crazed schizophrenic soul that is always tearing itself apart, so things get even messier. And wow, this is bringing me back.
Ah, but the soul gem contained the soul of Lorkhan (sort of).
Good info, including a huge version of the trailer wall carving, here:
http://imperial-library.info/content/official-tes-v-skyrim-information
There is an NPC in Shadowkey that fits the description for the Falmer.maturin said:
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Shadowkey:Glacier_Crawl
I suppose it's possible, but there's always a good chance that it's a coincidence.
According to the lore, the Dwarves (Dwemer) had never inhabited Skyrim. And since it was the Dwemer who had designed Numidium, it wouldn't make sense that there would be one there. Unless it was encased in a giant stone and moved as an artifact, which I find doubtful.
According to the lore, the Dwarves (Dwemer) had never inhabited Skyrim. And since it was the Dwemer who had designed Numidium, it wouldn't make sense that there would be one there. Unless it was encased in a giant stone and moved as an artifact, which I find doubtful.
I think the Dwemer did inhabit the mountains between Skyrim and Morrowind. I cannot remember where I found this, but if I find the source I will give it.Eumersian said:
We're talking about TES here.maturin said:
Where pulling an elder scroll out of your rear instantly changes history. Everything else aside, they could very well still be in the area, akin to the 'wild elves' (aka heartland high elves) in cyrodil; which are never seen in game, almost never seen in the back-story, yet which presently having a thriving culture and society.
Ah this seems more likely, there's no way they'd line them up like that if it wasn't meant to be a timeline sort of thing.laryri said:Considering the way that the carvings are ordered I would say it was just showing what happened in the previous games leading up to the dragons in Skryim.
I really want to play Morrowind now because those golem things look awesome x3
it looks similar but i think its too early to be sure of anything
personally i think the plot is going to centre more around dragons
personally i think the plot is going to centre more around dragons
I think we have a winner.laryri said:Considering the way that the carvings are ordered I would say it was just showing what happened in the previous games leading up to the dragons in Skryim.
I'm more confused about the dragons; they're meant to all be dead in Tamriel.
The Wild Elves survive in uncivilized pockets of wilderness like Amazonian tribes, and we only know that because of one book.GodofCider said:
If the extinct Falmer are suddenly unextinct after doing nothing of consequence for several thousand years, it will be something of a reversal.
Ok, I don't know much about TES lore, but since when were Dwarves a kind of Elf?
On topic: I agree with Iaryri. If the dragons are the primary enemies in TES V, then I doubt Bethesda would have us fight giant, magic robots on top of them.
On topic: I agree with Iaryri. If the dragons are the primary enemies in TES V, then I doubt Bethesda would have us fight giant, magic robots on top of them.
Pah! [a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx81/Tharwen/1290296421725.jpg"]I think not![/a][footnote]You might have to save it to view it. Sorry.[/footnote]voetballeeuw said:
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That's all I really have to say. Um... I'm actually surprisingly hyped for Skyrim. If the new engine is as pretty as they say it is, it could be amazing.
Yes, but it would still be a rather silly move on BethSoft's part to make them magically re-appear. They may as well throw the Chimer and Dwemer back into the bargain if they take that road.GodofCider said:
As for another Numidium...I don't think it'll happen somehow. After all, apart from the novelty of ancient giant robot powered by magic has somewhat worn off after two games. Plus they probably couldn't think of another unique way of powering it like they did with the Heart of Lorkhan.
No, it seems that it will be dragons. Which again could be a wonderful leap into the pit of fantasy gaming suicide. Dragons tend to ruin everything.
On another note, here's hoping for horse combat!