For those of you who were suprised/annoyed by the Oblivion S : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:23 pm

looking into it, the plot of oblivion was almost directly foreshadowed in "Tribunal" and so was the fall of the DemiGods

Although at first with no knowledge of Oblivion, it may seem like a preachers Ramblings

Eno Romari (Tribunal NPC)

Our beliefs are very simple, dear friend. The blessed Tribunal, though once filled with glory, are no longer the gods they once were. As with the tides and Tamriel's moons, all cosmic powers will wax and wane. But, when gods die, it creates ripples throughout the lands. The passing of the Three will be a prelude to the end of this era, and the beginning of the next. The followers of the End of Times are making ourselves ready for this to happen.

We realize that the end of the era will bring many changes. We believe that the gates of Oblivion will open, and the multitude of daedra will roam this world freely. Some might tell you that this is a good thing, that we are descended from the daedra and it will be a return to the natural order of things. I know differently, though. The coming age will be a time of great horror.

The Daedra Princes are not our ancestors. Nor are they our allies. They will wash over the land, destroying all that man and mer have built over these thousands of years. The only protection from this scourge will be our true ancestors that have gone before us and watch over us even now. Many of our followers choose to participate in the Cleansing, to prepare the way for the rest of us. It is a sacrifice to be sure, but it is for the greater good.

Kind of funny, I mean i know without knowledge of Oblivion it may seem miniscule to you, and would probably never be forseen as a hint at the story

It is directly addressed. Infact, this is quite similar to Uriel's speech in the Oblivion opening. (In the trailer, not the actual game)

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:58 pm

There's also some kind of prophetic message in Bloodmoon.

It's from the quest http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Bloodmoon:The_Sad_Seer. Normally if you'd complete the quest and you let him tell you your future you get:

%PCClass, the skull of Oddfrid White-Lip is speaking to me, telling me your future. She says...she says the time for the hunt is near. You are both hunter and hunted. She sees you surrounded by ice. Beware betrayal! Oddfrid sees...she sees a giant. And.... Yes! The horned huntsman! That is all. I'm not sure what it all means, but Oddfrid has nothing more to say.

But if you've completed the Bloodmoon Main quest already you get this instead:

%PCClass, the skull of Oddfrid White-Lip is speaking to me, telling me your future. She says...she says you have accomplished much here on Solstheim, and your future is unclear. But wait! She sees something else. Something very cloudy, something that could affect us all. When the dragon dies, the Empire dies. Where is the lost dragon's blood, the
Empire's sire? And from the womb of the void, who shall stem the blood tide? I...I do not know what this means. It is very unclear....

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:34 am

So, how does this relate in any way to Oblivion's storyline, namely you being the sidekick of a bastard son of the last emperor and going around the place closing an oblivion gate now and then (though you can just not do it for months on end if you don't feel like it either and nothing bad will happen at all)?

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:04 am

This is another thread comparing Morrowind and Oblivion, These topics are notorious for disagreeing, arguing and then flaming so I am limiting discussion on the two games to a couple of threads - http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1101809-i-think-i-know-why-most-oblivion-and-morrowind-comparison-threads-go-bad/ or http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1101224-to-morrowind-fans/.. I have no desire to babysit yet another.