Fantasy
Wage war, forge empires, and uncover the secrets of the Elves who first shaped Tamriel’s fate.
Author's Note: Welcome to Tamriel: Origins, a deep-time Elder Scrolls campaign set long before the Empire, before the Septims, and even before written history. This world is rooted in the Middle to Late Merethic Era, a time of mythic wars, divine architecture, and rising Elven empires.
In this setting, the Ayleids, Chimer, Dwemer, Falmer, Maormer, and more vie for power across a still-young Tamriel. Great Towers are constructed to shape reality. Daedric cults walk openly among mortal races. And the borders between gods and kings blur with every passing century.
This campaign is built on strictly canonical Elder Scrolls lore, reconstructed from in-game texts like Before the Ages of Man, The Annotated Anuad, and The Monomyth. Some areas from later eras have been rewritten to reflect their ancient origins—or replaced entirely.
Explore vast wildernesses, witness the founding of civilizations, and decide which myths survive into legend.
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Herald Calandë
Level 8 Ayleid Bard -
Herald Calandë is a proud Ayleid bard and court herald, known for his elegant appearance and mastery of illusion-chant, navigating the politics of Garlas Malatar with charm and ambition.
Details
| Race | Ayleid |
| Class | Bard |
| Level | 8 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Location | -5891, -1416 |
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
| Gold Pieces | 0 |
| Silver Pieces | 0 |
| Copper Pieces | 0 |
appearance
A lean and elegant Ayleid bard standing just under six feet tall, with faintly glowing golden skin and shoulder-length platinum hair tied with a varla-glass clasp. He wears layered robes of lapis silk over a high-collared white-gold vest, every hem stitched with minute Meridic runes that shimmer when he projects his voice. A narrow scroll-case hangs at his hip beside a crystal tuning wand used to punctuate proclamations. Rings of electrum and moonstone grace his slim fingers; a single topaz earring denotes royal appointment.
personality
Cultured, proud, but not cruel—believes order and beauty reflect Meridia’s light. Values etiquette; scorns blatant brutality yet overlooks systemic oppression. Quick to flatter superiors, curt to perceived inferiors. His competitive streak makes him a potential ally or rival: help him outshine Calithiel, and he champions the PCs; expose his vanity, and he spreads damaging rumors.
backstory
Scion of a minor noble house, Calandë earned Narilmor’s favor after composing the Hymn of Seven Dawns for the city’s centennial. Elevated to Herald, he drafts edicts, introduces petitioners, and controls ceremonial lighting through subtle cantrips. Fiercely protective of his status, he secretly envies Astrologer Calithiel’s influence over policy. Calandë trades court gossip with Archivist Velasinde for rare idioms (hook: PCs bearing newly unearthed Ayleid phrases can earn an audience). He bullies Taskmaster Varian, demanding slaves be immaculate for ceremonies; Varian plots blackmail in return. Calandë suspects bribes flowing to Captain Erendil and may hire outsiders to secure proof—offering access to restricted galleries as reward.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
14
Constitution
12
Intelligence
13
Wisdom
11
Charisma
18
Armor Class
15
Max HP
45
Speed
30
HP
45 / 45 HP
XP
34,00034,000 XP47,999
Level 8
Equipped Items
Spellbook