Lore:Nirn

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The only map showing some sections of Nirn outside of Tamriel.
The only map showing some sections of Nirn outside of Tamriel.

Nirn is the planet on which the Elder Scrolls is set. It floats in the void of Oblivion and is, for all intents and purposes, the entirety of the Mundus. Nirn was created during the Dawn Era by the Aedra and Anu-aligned spirits, based on Lorkhan's inspiration and Magnus' designs.

Tamriel is the main continent of Nirn and is its mythic and symbolic center. Tamriel is split into 9 provinces: Black Marsh, Cyrodiil, Elsweyr, Hammerfell, High Rock, Morrowind, Skyrim, Summerset Isle, and Valenwood.

Other continents on Nirn are mentioned in various texts, but have not generally been shown on maps or described in detail.

Nirn has two moons, Masser and Secunda. The other astral bodies in the sky above Nirn are believed to actually be the spheres of the Daedra, as seen from the mortal plane. The sun and stars are also punctures in the veil of Oblivion, through which the light of Aetherius shines into Mundus. One exception is the snake constellation, Sithis, which simply 'drifts' about the sky. They are also referred to as "unstars."

Regions of the Elder Scrolls
Tamriel: Black Marsh | Cyrodiil | Elsweyr | Hammerfell | High Rock | Morrowind | Skyrim | Summerset Isle | Valenwood
Other Continents: Akavir | Atmora | Pyandonea | Thras | Yokuda
Worlds: Mundus | Nirn | Oblivion
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