Next year could actually do Breton related Content, related to a place called High Isle.

Thevampirenight

A lorebook mentions a place called High Isle and there is some speculation that next year will be High Isle, and the entire year long storyline will be called the The Legacy of the Bretons year-long story. There might be some datamined stuff or leaks, but this could just be someones funny guess for what we might see and the way it was stated looks very good that hopefully it is true. Apparently this was mentioned on 4 Chen, where someone said something, and this is what they said.

The Legacy of the Bretons year-long story starts here! Strange things are happening in the Coral Aerie and Shipwright's Regret as old rivalries, ancient history, and the birthright of the Bretons come into focus and lead to the upcoming High Isle Chapter.
Now I don't know about this, but if this actually what is coming and it would make sense, given there was apparently datamined sea related stuff, and well we have a confirmed returning character, Jakarn who is Breton. So what are your thoughts? It most likely will be Hammerfell, but then they said this which might point towards it being actually Breton. concentrating on one of ESO’s playable races that has not yet had a full cultural and historical deep dive. For more info, you’ll have to wait for our traditional January reveal show. The Breton race would make the most sense, as Redguards do get a lot of focus and they for sure have a lot of cultural lore and historical stuff for them already.

So what are your thoughts?

Nanfoodle

Color me DC.

Nord_Raseri

My guess is southern Hammerfell, also coastal area on either side of what's still unused. Maybe a deeper dive into crowns and forebears and the very fragile unity between the two after their civil war. Hammerfell or High Isle, I'd be happy for either theory to be true

The3sFinest

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

luen79rwb17_ESO

Breton chapter would definately be very interesting

Thevampirenight

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Well this confirms that this info may actually be legit. That it will likely be in fact be a major year for Bretons.
High Isle got name dropped for the first time in the Deadlands Dlc, Direnni being heavily associated with Summerset before they moved to High Rock is also another major theme. Which tells me that these dungeons might have some association with something Direnni and whatever it is will eventually take us to High Isle. Rich did say that where we would be going would be unexpected and well this certainty qualifies as that.

TX12001rwb17_ESO

I guess the Akatosh symbolism could also be something related to Knights.

francesinhalover

Dc since day one baby.
Im imperial but god knows i love those bretons. Dc accepted me. And my heart is with dc!

(It will be painful to do the other faction stories with my only played character because i will have to kill dc..)
Granted i have killed imperials already in bangkorai...

Im not sure if i be able to afford the new expansion but i do look forward to playing it one day.

ealdwin

francesinhalover wrote: »

(It will be painful to do the other faction stories with my only played character because i will have to kill dc..)

Yeah, stonefalls zone was a chore. I just ran through the entire place as fast as I could preferring to use a soul gem than raise arms against my DC brethren. There were some who I had to fight simply to move on, but I made sure I paid the proper respect to those noble fallen afterwards.

TX12001rwb17_ESO

francesinhalover wrote: »

Dc since day one baby.
Im imperial but god knows i love those bretons. Dc accepted me. And my heart is with dc!

(It will be painful to do the other faction stories with my only played character because i will have to kill dc..)
Granted i have killed imperials already in bangkorai...

Im not sure if i be able to afford the new expansion but i do look forward to playing it one day.

Do not worry about killing so called "allied soldiers" when in other zones, those soldiers are likely renegades who are not there by the High King's command meaning they are actually criminals who should be put to death, ask yourself take a look at the AD in Shadowfen, do you really think Ayrenn would go around slaughtering unborn Argonians?

xgoku1

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Because it's a wiki anyone can edit with poor quality control.

Thevampirenight wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Well this confirms that this info may actually be legit. That it will likely be in fact be a major year for Bretons.
High Isle got name dropped for the first time in the Deadlands Dlc, Direnni being heavily associated with Summerset before they moved to High Rock is also another major theme. Which tells me that these dungeons might have some association with something Direnni and whatever it is will eventually take us to High Isle. Rich did say that where we would be going would be unexpected and well this certainty qualifies as that.

This confirms nothing. Are you going to believe everything posted on 4chan?

Thevampirenight

xgoku1 wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Because it's a wiki anyone can edit with poor quality control.

Thevampirenight wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Well this confirms that this info may actually be legit. That it will likely be in fact be a major year for Bretons.
High Isle got name dropped for the first time in the Deadlands Dlc, Direnni being heavily associated with Summerset before they moved to High Rock is also another major theme. Which tells me that these dungeons might have some association with something Direnni and whatever it is will eventually take us to High Isle. Rich did say that where we would be going would be unexpected and well this certainty qualifies as that.

This confirms nothing. Are you going to believe everything posted on 4chan?

Here is the thing, I don't know what to believe all I know its interesting and who knows it might be true, it might not be. All I know is I'm hyped for any type of Breton content and a lot of people want new Breton Content, also I would be happy with new Redguard content. Of course it doesn't confirm anything, we just got to wait and see what is in store for us, that is when they reveal it to us. We can just speculate in the mean time, now I shared this, as it was a cool idea if it was true, but there might be something to it after all. I don't know all I know is next year is going to be interesting.

Vevvev

Sounds like they're aiming at the lore I've been waiting for them to highlight and bring into focus. That is if this is all true, and if it is my dreams have finally come true.

aleksandr_ESO

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

this page was added in September. And it's definitely not datamined. It's either a fake or a leak.

Thevampirenight

aleksandr_ESO wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

this page was added in September. And it's definitely not datamined. It's either a fake or a leak.

If it is, then the Fandom should address the issue, as that does look really bad for them if it is.

Faulgor

Thevampirenight wrote: »

aleksandr_ESO wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

this page was added in September. And it's definitely not datamined. It's either a fake or a leak.

If it is, then the Fandom should address the issue, as that does look really bad for them if it is.

Look bad for them? Nobody knowledgable takes that wiki seriously, the good ones are uesp.net and the Imperial Library if you need more direct lore sources.

by the way, the book mentioning High Isle:
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:The_First_Gleaner

It's a nice theory, considering the SYS/HI name for the chapter. Could be Systres and High Isle?

xclassgaming

aleksandr_ESO wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

this page was added in September. And it's definitely not datamined. It's either a fake or a leak.

The dungeons were datamined a month or two ago now, so the dungeons are legit.

aleksandr_ESO

xclassgaming wrote: »

aleksandr_ESO wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

this page was added in September. And it's definitely not datamined. It's either a fake or a leak.

The dungeons were datamined a month or two ago now, so the dungeons are legit.

no, there was no datamining with these dungeons.

BlueRaven

“ Looking ahead to 2022, we will continue to do what we do best: tell great stories and keep the ESO train running. Our content plans will be to back off major plots with "end of the world invasion" themes for a bit to tell a traditional "Elder Scrolls" story of political intrigue and factional infighting, concentrating on one of ESO’s playable races that has not yet had a full cultural and historical deep dive. For more info, you’ll have to wait for our traditional January reveal show.”

https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/61335

I know Bretons and Bosmers have not been touched in awhile, and I am not saying it’s not Bretons… But the next chapter is about Redguard.

Also…

https://youtu.be/1DJ7SD0OLjo

So yeah, Redguard. Sorry.

atherusmora

BlueRaven wrote: »

“ Looking ahead to 2022, we will continue to do what we do best: tell great stories and keep the ESO train running. Our content plans will be to back off major plots with "end of the world invasion" themes for a bit to tell a traditional "Elder Scrolls" story of political intrigue and factional infighting, concentrating on one of ESO’s playable races that has not yet had a full cultural and historical deep dive. For more info, you’ll have to wait for our traditional January reveal show.”

https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/61335

I know Bretons and Bosmers have not been touched in awhile, and I am not saying it’s not Bretons… But the next chapter is about Redguard.

Also…

https://youtu.be/1DJ7SD0OLjo

So yeah, Redguard. Sorry.

Chuckling to myself at the confidence folks place in speculative Wiki article and YT streamers that are equally speculative. That said, Red Guard or Breton I am hyped none the less for the next expansion!!

xgoku1 wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Because it's a wiki anyone can edit with poor quality control.

Thevampirenight wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Well this confirms that this info may actually be legit. That it will likely be in fact be a major year for Bretons.
High Isle got name dropped for the first time in the Deadlands Dlc, Direnni being heavily associated with Summerset before they moved to High Rock is also another major theme. Which tells me that these dungeons might have some association with something Direnni and whatever it is will eventually take us to High Isle. Rich did say that where we would be going would be unexpected and well this certainty qualifies as that.

This confirms nothing. Are you going to believe everything posted on 4chan?

Neither wiki or YT streamers have the insight to confirm or deny what the next expansion will be. The best we all can do is speculate. That said, I can see it being either Redguard or Breton for aforementioned reasons. SYS/HI could be referring to Systres and High Isle, but there was also something about “Dunes” data mined. That feels more like a Red Guard thing, but who knows! We will have to wait and see!

BlueRaven

atherusmora wrote: »

BlueRaven wrote: »

“ Looking ahead to 2022, we will continue to do what we do best: tell great stories and keep the ESO train running. Our content plans will be to back off major plots with "end of the world invasion" themes for a bit to tell a traditional "Elder Scrolls" story of political intrigue and factional infighting, concentrating on one of ESO’s playable races that has not yet had a full cultural and historical deep dive. For more info, you’ll have to wait for our traditional January reveal show.”

https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/61335

I know Bretons and Bosmers have not been touched in awhile, and I am not saying it’s not Bretons… But the next chapter is about Redguard.

Also…

https://youtu.be/1DJ7SD0OLjo

So yeah, Redguard. Sorry.

Chuckling to myself at the confidence folks place in speculative Wiki article and YT streamers that are equally speculative. That said, Red Guard or Breton I am hyped none the less for the next expansion!!

xgoku1 wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Because it's a wiki anyone can edit with poor quality control.

Thevampirenight wrote: »

The3sFinest wrote: »

Already listed?? https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Coral_Aerie
How is this info already out?

Well this confirms that this info may actually be legit. That it will likely be in fact be a major year for Bretons.
High Isle got name dropped for the first time in the Deadlands Dlc, Direnni being heavily associated with Summerset before they moved to High Rock is also another major theme. Which tells me that these dungeons might have some association with something Direnni and whatever it is will eventually take us to High Isle. Rich did say that where we would be going would be unexpected and well this certainty qualifies as that.

This confirms nothing. Are you going to believe everything posted on 4chan?

Neither wiki or YT streamers have the insight to confirm or deny what the next expansion will be. The best we all can do is speculate. That said, I can see it being either Redguard or Breton for aforementioned reasons. SYS/HI could be referring to Systres and High Isle, but there was also something about “Dunes” data mined. That feels more like a Red Guard thing, but who knows! We will have to wait and see!

Bretons had a pretty deep cultural “deep dive” in vanilla, as did Bosmers another race that has been neglected for awhile.

But redguard had one zone in vanilla, they got Hews Bane, which the corresponding DLC was not really about Redguard, and arguably Craglorn, also a zone story that was not really about Redguard.

I am not really that excited about a Redguard expansion. Bretons? Ok I like traditional castles. Bosmer? Sure I like forests. But Redguard? Meh. Sure ok, not the worst location but not one I am excited for.

Also the code name for the next chapter is “Dune” and dune implies sand (deserts), so Redguard I guess.

dinokstrunz

I can see it being both Breton & Redguard themed. High Isles (Breton) + Systres (Hammerfell). Would be pretty interesting route to go. Pirate class would be sicko! Come to think of it we still have that Ancestral Breton style in the game files waiting to be used.

SammyKhajit

Sammy’s take:

Bosmer storyline will be carnivores vs the new emerging political faction of young vegans.

Redguard: persecution of magic users by the traditionalists, and King Fahara’jad has asked you to look into the murders of several high profile royals and Mages Guild members.

Breton: the return of Darien. Enough said. Just take Sammy’s money and go.

kaushad

This is all unverified, but I'm up for speculating about it anyway. It does fit the description in the recent letter, the Akatosh event stuff fits the Breton pantheon, it's somewhere reasonably different from this year and I think it's safe to assume that High Isle wasn't a place that fans had been anticipating, because the developers just made it up and name dropped it in a book lying around in Fargrave (which, to their credit, they also made up).

So what could these "strange happenings" at Coral Aerie and Shipwright's Regret be and what's this birthright of the Bretons? Another former Direnni colony? Maybe they didn't go straight to High Rock and Balfiera.

Blinx

if we get Breton, it would be nice if Darien made a cameo in a side quest

BlissfulDeluge

If we do get a scrap of Breton lore, I hope we get to read the Rights Charter and that it reads like the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Human Rights. It would do wonders to make them more Renaissance than Medieval, and emphasize that they are abstract thinkers. Bretons sorely need some cultural flair to separate them from "ye olde medieval fantasy," and putting more focus on how they value freedom, as stated in the Covenant's propaganda and implied in their tavern songs, would really help to showcase them as also having traits from the Enightenment period.

TheImperfect

There's a place called Dune isn't there near Reapers March, near a bunch of Bosmers.

DarkPicture

Link to 4chan?

Gaebriel0410

I always take leaks with a truckload of salt, but the letter I dare to speculate on a bit more, and I thought it hinted pretty strongly at Bretons. It could fit Redguards too with the Crowns and Forebears, but I think they would've used other descriptions if they wanted to hint at them, as it's not the first aspect of society that comes to mind when thinking of Redguards. And it being Bretons also fits the Akatosh morpholith thingy datamines, since all the Divines are in their pantheon, where the majority of Redguards follow their own. While some Divines are revered amongst the more open minded Forebears, it's not something I'd call typical of Redguard religion, and if they want to theme those morpholiths to the chapter, it would've been more fitting to choose a specifically Redguard deity instead. And imo ESO usually excels in small details like that.

Also in High Rock, political intrigue is said to be pretty much a part of life. And I think that from a marketing standpoint, they likely choose their words very carefully when hinting at an upcoming release, to not reveal too much but enough to give fans a direction for speculation. So I kinda believe the political intrigue part was very deliberately chosen, because it's one of the defining aspects of Breton society, where a 'mixed heritage/manmer/mongrel' etc. hint would've been too clear and only serve to spoil the mystery / hype.

I think the Ancestral Breton set is also a good hint. It has been datamined a year ago, seen on some NPC's but never released yet. And it seems that meanwhile, the House Hexos/Imperial styles (which were less complete in that datamine if I remember well) were released first, as well as Ancestral Daedra. Holding back an easily implemented set (since it's antiquities) for no reason doesn't make sense to me, so I assume that was likely deliberate, perhaps to.. coincide with the upcoming chapter instead!

And last but not least, the mention that the next chapter would be something players never expected. Well I've often seen players speculate that there's never gonna be any Breton content again, or that they somehow hate Bretons (I disagree with both ofc!), so that also fits the bill.

In any case I'd love seeing either of them as Redguard is my fave race after Bretons, so the dev letter sounded promising!
(Though it totally should be Bretons).

amapola76

BlueRaven wrote: »

concentrating on one of ESO’s playable races that has not yet had a full cultural and historical deep dive.

Process of elimination is always helpful.

Not Orcs: the Wrothgar DLC was a deep dive
Not Dark Elves: Morrowind
Not High Elves: Summerset
Not Khajiit: Elsweyr
Not Nords: ummm... why am I blanking on the name of this chapter? Oh, right, because we got no sleep because of the tornados last night.
Not Argonians: Murkmire and Blackwood

So, that does pretty much leave Bretons, Redguards, and Bosmer, right? Maybe Imperials, but that's a bit of a stretch after Blackwood, the Gold Coast, and Imperial City/Cyro.

zaria

Now I guess next zone is in the area from south of Alki'r to west of Cyrodil. Lyris said she would going to Skingrad.
2023 Is an return to Skyrim and 2024 is either the half island east of Morrowind, the area north of Blackwood or south/ south west of Shadowfern if they following current trends.