The events of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall primarily unfold in 3E 405.
The Setting of Daggerfall within the Third Era
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is set during the Third Era of Tamriel's history, a period marked by significant political events and magical occurrences. The main storyline of the game begins in the year 3E 405, placing the player character deep within the intricate politics and mysteries of the Iliac Bay region, which encompasses the provinces of High Rock and Hammerfell.
The narrative of Daggerfall involves an agent of Emperor Uriel Septim VII being dispatched to investigate the spectral unrest of King Lysandus and to locate a powerful artifact crucial to the Empire's future, the Mantella. The decisions made and events triggered during 3E 405 lead to the monumental outcome known as the "Warp in the West," or the "Miracle of Peace," which reshapes the political landscape of the region.
To provide context for Daggerfall's setting, here is a brief overview of key historical events in the Elder Scrolls timeline:
Elder Scrolls Timeline Highlights (Third Era)
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1E 0 | The First Era begins with King Eplear founding the Camoran Dynasty |
| 3E 405 | The events of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall take place |
| 3E 417 | Dagoth Ur initiates capturing settlements in Morrowind |
| 3E 417 | Minions of Dagoth Ur defeat Almalexia and Sotha Sil in battle |
| 3E 427 | The events of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind take place |
As demonstrated by the timeline, Daggerfall's story predates the events of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by over two decades, establishing a critical foundation for later developments in the series' lore and world-building.
