Oblivion:Elder Scrolls Historical References

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[edit] Arena

[edit] Items

[edit] Storylines

  • Arena cistern quote.
    The Gaiden Shinji quote that appears in the very beginning of the intro to The Elder Scrolls: Arena, "The best techniques are passed on by the survivors", appears in many places in Oblivion. The health and magicka recovery cistern in the Arena Bloodworks is etched with the quote around the circumference. The blue team gladiator quotes it when you ask him about Gaiden Shinji. It is also repeated in books such as The Mirror.
  • One of the first loading screens in the game mentions that no-one has escaped from the Imperial City Prison since the days of Jagar Tharn, referencing the main character's escape from the dungeon at the beginning of Arena.

[edit] Redguard

[edit] People

  • Cloud Ruler Temple, headquarters of the Blades, houses a Redguard member by the name of Cyrus. Interestingly enough, Cyrus was the name of the protagonist of Redguard, a man also of the Ra'Gada, although they can't both be the same person since Oblivion is set many years after Redguard. A crew of pirates in the Waterfront District also sing of a hero named Cyrus—possibly the same Cyrus from Redguard, despite the 430 year span between the two games.

[edit] Morrowind

[edit] Items

  • At the conclusion of the Fighters Guild storyline arc, Modryn Oreyn will present you with the Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw. The item and Modryn's dialogue about it reference the Malacath's Shrine quest in Morrowind, wherein the player is assigned to kill the "supposed" last living member of the Oreyn line in order to acquire the Helm.
  • Some of the Goblins may be seen wearing Netch Leather armor, as seen in Morrowind, which, unfortunately, cannot be retrieved from their corpses.
  • In Morrowind you may find a blade called Umbra held by an male orc, also named Umbra. It is a two handed claymore that soultraps for 120 seconds on target. In Oblivion you can find that blade but instead of it being a claymore it is a one handed longsword that is held by a Bosmer also named Umbra and has the same effects as the one in Morrowind.

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  • M'aiq the Liar, who first appeared in Morrowind, makes random appearances outside of Anvil and Leyawiin. His commentary is filled with humorous remarks, most of which are allusions to popular subjects of discussion, or gripes, on the official forums. He also makes a comment on Fable and its hype. M'aiq is the only character to appear in both Morrowind and Oblivion (although some Morrowind characters re-appear in the Shivering Isles.)
  • Of possible relation to Drarayne Thelas of Morrowind fame, Arvena Thelas can be found in the city of Anvil. The first mission of the Anvil Fighters Guild prompts you to, contrary to the Morrowind mission, defend the rats in her home from being destroyed.
  • A reference to one of the Great Houses of Morrowind, Falanu Hlaalu openly admits to having moved to Skingrad from Morrowind. Her relation to the House is unknown, although speaking to her about Skingrad opens the option for a discussion on certain types of fines, specifically those laden upon practitioners of necrophilia.
Falanu's Skingrad shop was not her first, evidence of which may be found near Memorial Cave in the form of a charred building and empty well. The only remaining relics are a sign identifying the husk of a building as the old "All Things Alchemical" and two Resist Fire potions.
  • The shape-shifting, hound-like companion of Clavicus Vile, Barbas, may very well have been Creeper, the legendary merchant Scamp of Morrowind, noting that he was once a "Scamp that deals with orcs".
  • Two iron-clad Dunmer have taken up residence at Walker Camp, which lies slightly north of Cheydinhal, both of whom are agents of the Camonna Tong, a clandestine organization centered in Morrowind. No explanation for their presence is given, although together they make a weekly delivery of Skooma to a drop site near Kingscrest Cavern.
  • In the Mehrunes Razor official plug-in, a Morag Tong Assassin can be found inside a jail cell in Sundercliff Watch. This is a reference to the Morag Tong guild from Morrowind. Oddly enough, he treats you as an ally, and if the door is picked by you, escapes by sneaking. The reason of his presence being there is because he was captured by the Drothmeri guards while attempting to assassinate the Drothmeri Commander.
  • There is also another reference to Morrowind during the Mehrunes Razor quest. In Sundercliff Watch, you can find "A Letter Home" on a table talking about one of the apprentice's relative/spouse living in Vvardenfell and working for Desele. She says it pays well. (Morrowind players may be familiar with Desele's establishment, "House of Earthly Delights".).
  • In Cheydinhal, Aldos Othran may be heard singing a high-pitched song about the Cliff Racers of Vvardenfell, whose presence was an annoyance to many Morrowind players.
  • On rare occasion NPCs may be overheard discussing the acts of "Saint Jiub", who drove the Cliff Racers away from portions of Morrowind. This is, undoubtedly, referring to the fellow prisoner aboard ship in the introduction of Morrowind, who is never seen again following such. This is very similar to the legend of Saint Patrick, who supposedly drove away all the snakes from Ireland.
  • After you finish Sheogorath's quest involving a prank in Border Watch, you can find a special issue of The Black Horse Courier entitled Rain of Burning Dogs!. When asked about the "weather anomaly", the local weather expert mentions "the occasional wayward mage crashing to the earth". This is a reference to Tarhiel in Morrowind (who was an easter egg in that game).
  • In the Fighters Guild quest The Wandering Scholar you will be required to escort a female High Elf named Elante of Alinor to Brittlerock Cave so that she might continue her study of the Daedra. This same woman makes an appearance in Morrowind, within the cave of Ibar-Dad - the tomb of Mordrin Hanin - wherein Elante is encountered as a hostile NPC; her notes indicate that she was engaged in researching the Daedra therein.
  • After the 11th battle in the Arena, (the 2nd Myrmidon rank match) when you report back to Owyn, he will say, "You are cutting through the Yellow Team like a knife through Scrib Jelly." Scrib Jelly is an Alchemical ingredient available in Morrowind.

[edit] Storylines

  • At random, people in Skingrad will tell you a story about buying a sweetroll and being accosted by three thugs. They will then end their tale by saying "So I took that sweetroll and...". This same story was used in previous Elder Scrolls titles - notably, Morrowind - in determining the character class, when it is told and the player must choose what action is taken.
  • A random NPC-to-NPC conversation concerns a new play entitled The Lusty Argonian Maid. The play made its debut in Morrowind as a rough-draft screenplay written by the eccentric Hlaalu noble, Crassius Curio. The book containing a scene from the play may be found throughout the game.
  • While talking about current events, Altmer, Bosmer and Dunmer may comment on a rumor that the Nerevarine has left Morrowind on an expedition to Akavir and has not been heard from since. The ultimate goal of Morrowind, of course, was to become the Nerevarine, the united head of all the houses of the Dunmer.

[edit] Bloodmoon

[edit] People

[edit] Lore

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  • The Construction Set reveals the default name of the player - an Imperial male - to be Bendu Olo. In Elder Scrolls history, Bendu Olo was the Colovian King of Cyrodiil in 1E/2200, known for fighting the Sload.
  • In Cloud Ruler Temple, there is a blade by the name of Pelagius. He is probably named after one of the four Emperors with the same name.
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