Wait a second... the Elder Scrolls are from EARTH? : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Fri May 04, 2012 8:18 am

I was just looking at the descriptions of the Elder Scrolls on UESP. Apparently, if you know anything about astronomy, you can recognize the patterns in the in-game Elder Scrolls as constellations from Earth's southern Hemisphere.

This is true for the scroll in Oblivion, as well as the one from Skyrim, apparently.

Is that odd? I mean, I understand the difficulty in creating a random pattern that looks sufficiently mystical to represent an Elder Scroll, but we've seen them do it before. They have created constellations for all of Nirn's birthsigns, plus the Mysterium Xarxes had random "mystic looking" pages that weren't based on anything from Earth.

Thoughts on this? Is there a reason the Elder Scrolls are based on Earth astronomy? Are the developers trying to pull some Star Ocean thing where they, themselves, represent the pantheon of the game universe?

That would be simultaneously so very awesome and extremely lame.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:57 am

Fits in with CHIM as "realising you are in a video game" interpretation.

» Fri May 04, 2012 10:27 am

They're the trillions of outcomes of your save games, so, yes, they are from good ol' Earth.

» Fri May 04, 2012 10:12 am

I could be an easter egg

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:37 am

A: Never trust UESP

B: No, it's not from Earth. As much as I hate to use external explanations, stars always give designers trouble.

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:55 am

It's just the devs getting lazy and using Earth constellations instead of Nirn constellations. Or it's a reference to CHIM and stuffs.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:31 am

Todd is frum SPEHS

» Fri May 04, 2012 4:29 pm

I was just looking at the descriptions of the Elder Scrolls on UESP. Apparently, if you know anything about astronomy, you can recognize the patterns in the in-game Elder Scrolls as constellations from Earth's southern Hemisphere.

Group the First: The Naifs
For one who has received no training in the history or nature of the Elder Scrolls, the scroll itself is, effectively, inert. No prophecy can be scried nor knowledge obtained. While the scroll will not impart learning to the uninformed, nor will it afflict them in any adverse fashion. Visually, the scroll will appear to be awash in odd lettering and symbols. Those who know their astronomy often claim to recognize constellations in the patterns and connections, but such conjecture is impossible to further investigate since the very nature of this study necessitates unlearned subjects.

http://www.imperial-library.info/content/effects-elder-scrolls

» Fri May 04, 2012 2:18 pm

Hahaha. Bravo, bravo.

» Fri May 04, 2012 1:01 pm

http://www.imperial-library.info/content/effects-elder-scrolls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP6v4T3VT7I

» Fri May 04, 2012 11:57 am

http://www.imperial-library.info/content/effects-elder-scrolls

*slow claps*

» Fri May 04, 2012 7:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP6v4T3VT7I

*slow claps*

Two varieties of clap? Guess it's time to visit the doctor...

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:18 am

Two varieties of clap? Guess it's time to visit the doctor...

So CHEAP

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:44 am

So CHEAP

Are you kidding me? Have you ever gone to the doctor's for 2 kinds of clap!? It's anything but -- oh....

» Fri May 04, 2012 7:01 am

Yes. In all my maps, there's a South American continent named Tamriel.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:53 pm

Just because it's set on an 'Earth', doesn't mean it's OUR Earth. It's their Earth.

I've seen TV shows and read webcomics that were set on an Earth that looked nothing like ours.

But at any rate: The planet the series takes place on is Nirn, not Earth.