This page contains significant events throughout the history of Tamriel listed in chronological order. If you know of any events that are not included here, or have any comments or suggestions, please Contact Me.

2E 120 - Baroness Viana the Pure Born

2E 148 - Baroness Viana the Pure Dies

2E 227 - Tjurhane Fyrre Dies

The great Ayleid (Wild Elf) sage, Tjurhane Fyrre, dies.

2E 230 - First Mages Guild is Formed

2E 309 - Province of Elsweyr Founded

In 2E 309 the minor kingdoms Keirgo of Anequina and Eshita of Pellitine combined to create the province of Elsweyr, sparking a great class war which almost resulted in outside intervention.

2E 324 - Potentate Versidue-Shaie Murdered

The Potentate Versidue-Shaie was murdered in his palace in what is today the Elsweyr kingdom of Senchal by the Morag Tong (known by painting their name in blood on the walls).

2E 360 - Earliest Origin of the Dark Brotherhood

This date is derived from the journals of Queen Arlimahera of Hegathe. The Brotherhood probably was in existence previous to this date but its secrecy shrouds its true origins though it was most likely orginally formed by several ex-members of the Morag Tong.

2E 412 - Earliest Record of the Dark Brotherhood

The first written record of the Dark Brotherhood is recorded in the journals of Blood Queen Arlimahera of Hegathe.

...with the help of the Night Mother and her Dark Brotherhood, the secret arsenal my family has employed since my grandfather's time.

This sets the origin of the Brotherhood as early as 2E 360.

2E 431 - Potentate Savirien Chorak Dies

Savirien Chorak and all of his heirs are murdered by the Dark Brotherhood, ending the years of the Akaviri Potentate and the Second Empire of Cyrodiil. Some historians date this event in 2E 430.

2E 432 - Potentate Savirien Chorak Dies

One year after the death of Emperor Potentate Savirien-Chorak, Orsinium loses the status of an Imperial territory.

2E 560 - Knahaten Flu

A strain of the Knahaten Flu hits the southern provinces of Tamriel causing many deaths. The Argonians were strangely immune to the flu which has lead some to believe they were responsible for it in some way. The flu continued until around the date of 2E 601.

2E 572 - Akaviri Invaders of Morrowing Defeated

Akaviri invaders of Morrowind are killed when the island mysteriously becomes flooded. Despite the extensive flooding, almost no Dunmeri people were injured or killed. Rumour has it that the god Vivec taught the Dunmeri to breathe water and flooded the island.

2E 830 - Aldmeri Dominion Formed

The dominion was formed by the realms of Summerset Ilse and Valenwood when the heirs of the Camoran Dynasty began to fight over the Valenwood throne.

2E 839 - Cyrus is Born

Cyrus, the famous Redguard mercenary, is born.

2E 854 - Emperor Cuhlecain Assassinated

The Emperor was assassinated by a High Rock nightblade who also burned the Imperial Palace to the ground and attempted to kill General Talos (Tiber Septim).

2E 862 - Emperor Cuhlecain Assassinated

The High King of Hammerfell, Thassad II, is killed by his court treachery of Forebears, the nobles of Hammerfell Empire. Crown Prince A'tor, son of Thassad II and heir to Hammerfell, lead his forces in continual victory over the Forebears. But the Forebears with the help of Tiber Septim's navy lead by Lord Admiral Amiel Richton finally destroys Prince A'tor at the harbor of Stros M'kai.

2E 864 - Redguard Rebellion on Stros M'Kai

The date of the Redguard rebellion on the island of Stros M'kai off the coast of Hammerfell. The rebellion, led by Cyrus and his sister Iszara, destroyed the Imperial fleet in the harbour of Stros M'Kai and defeated the Imperial Legion on the island, killing Lord Admiral Amiel Richton in the process. With the strategic island in rebel hands, Emperor Tiber Septim was forced to peace on terms more favourable to Hammerfell.

2E 864 - Lord Amiel Richton Dies

Lord Amiel Richton, Admiral of Stros M'Kai, dies at the hands of the rebel Redguard Cyrus.

2E 865 - Symmachus Born

Symmachus, future husband to Barenziah, is born.

2E 893 - Barenziah Born

Barenziah, future Queen of Wayrest and wife of Eadwyre, is born.

2E 896 - Tiber Septim Conquers Tamriel

Tiber Septim finishes conquering all the lands of Tamriel with the aid of the Dwarven artifact Numidium and the battlemage Zurin Arctus, finally uniting them in peace. Before this time, Tamriel is described accurately as: the days and nights of blood and venom (by the poet Tracizis). The kings of the provinces resisted Tiber's attempt at order but they were petty and disorganized, thus eventually fell. The time of Tiber's reign was a just (even from serf to king) and glorious one, among the best of Tamriel's history.

2E 897 - Begining of Third Era, 3E 1

The Third Era is pronouced by Tiber Septim after the uniting of all provinces in Tamriel.

Some information obtained from Xanathar's Library.