Imagining New Chapter and DLC Zone Ideas

rexagamemnon

Im impressed, you seem to have put alot of thought into this. I certainly endorse this proposal. And on another note, ZOS DONT RUIN TEMPLAR JABS IN U35!!!!!!

asuitandtyb14_ESO

I just want zos to stop with these silly side things, like deadlands and high isles, and actually deliver a fully mapped out Tamriel in my lifetime.

WiseSky

FatnissEverdeen1 wrote: »

The point of this forum is to simply fantasize about the locations and themes we could see in future chapters & DLCs.

Disclaimer: This would be an ideal year-long adventure for me, so the following ideas are public domain.

TLDR
Chapter Location: Winterhold & The Pale
Q4 DLC Location: Solstheim
Main Selling Points: A Reimagined Winterhold, College of Winterhold, Snow Elves, Hermaeus Mora, Dwarves, Dragon Cult

I've detailed some of my thoughts about below. Please share your thoughts about my idea and your own chapter/zone/year-long adventure ideas!

1. Why would the College of Winterhold, Snow Elves, Hermaeus Mora, and Dwarves make an appealing year-long adventure?
Those who've played TES 5 remember Winterhold for what it could have been, and many fans would love to see it magically reimagined! Ever since TES V: Skyrim, the fans' fascination with the Snow Elves has been insatiable; however, for lore reasons, Snow Elf content cannot be abundant. Nonetheless, Saarthal, Irkngthand, and Solsheim are particularly significant for the Snow Elves; Saarthal represents the beginning of the end for the Snow Elves, Irkngthand contains one of the few Snow Elf ruins, and Solstheim is where the Snow Prince made a last stand for the race's survival. While there is so much mystery surrounding the Snow Elves, a quest beginning at the College of Winterhold, and later features Dwarven ruins and Hermaeus Mora, may provide a fantastical, arcane adventure that reveals just some insight into the lost Snow Elf civilization.

2. How can all these elements come together to make a compelling year-long adventure?
Let ZOS's loremaster give us the juicy details! I'll humbly provide a little context. Through TES V: Skyrim, we learned that Snow Elves, Hermaeus Mora, and Dwarves are all contextually relevant themes in both Winterhold/The Pale & Solstheim, and Hermaeus Mora, the Dwarves, and the College of Winterhold are all knowledge seeking entities by nature. To ease us into our adventure, we may encounter familiar faces, such as Shalidor, Valessea, Old Mjolen, and/or Valsirenn in connection with the College of Winterhold. Perhaps, in order to comprehend Hermaeus Mora's plans, we will need to uncover a lost Snow Elf legend. We may even encounter a never-before-seen Snow Elf Ruin. Also, Ahzidal and Miraak are relevant to Winterhold/Solstheim/Hermaeus Mora themes, so either could make a decent villainous cult adversary. Alternatively, they could play a tangential role in the story; not unlike the Dreadsail Pirates in High Isle. Either way they could make a fun trial theme.

Chapter Zone Hub
We know that ESO takes place before the Great Collapse of Winterhold, so just imagine how amazing Winterhold could be! The UESP states "For the longest time, Winterhold served as the capital of Skyrim, one with a rich and illustrious history, and even in its prime, it rivaled Solitude to the west" https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Winterhold_(city). This would legitimately be one of the most interesting zone hubs, especially since the Devs could have tons of creative freedom.

Overall Winterhold/The Pale Zone Environment
Winter pine forests, glaciers, rocky coastlines, icebergs, ancient ruins, a winter wonderland.

Chapter's Notable Locations
1. College of Winterhold
2. Saarthal
3. Irkngthand
4. Ysgramor's Tomb
5. Alftand (and the other half of TES V's Blackreach)
6. Dawnstar
7. Shrine of Azura (It would be small in the 2E)

Potential Characters
1. *Maybe a brand new Snow Elf character (Main Story - Hidden Snow Elf Ruin)
2. Shalidor (College of Winterhold)
3. Valessea (College of Winterhold)
4. Valsirenn (College of Winterhold)
5. Old Mjolen (Solstheim)
6. Neramo (A Dwarven Ruin)
7. Kireth & Raynor (A Dwarven Ruin)
8. Rigurt (Somewhere he can commit diplomacy)
9. Ravenwatch Clan Member(s) (Dawnstar. Verandis dreamwalking again, might be a nice easter egg)
10. Heiruna the Merciless (Dragon Cult Hideout)
11. Aspera Giant-Friend (Solstheim - something sea giant or frost giant related)
12. Captain Tsuzo (Winterhold or Raven Rock)
13. Elam Drals (DB Sanctuary)
14. Seryn (Shrine of Azura)

Potential Motifs, Style Pages, and/or Costume Brainstorm
1. College Adept - Chapter Delve Daily Motif
2. Winterhold Warrior - Chapter WB Daily Motif
3. Ancestral Snow Elf - Chapter Antiquities Motif
4. Abyss Dragon/Miraak Cult (Maybe Kraken/Hermaeus Mora double-meaning tentacle design theme) - Trial Motif
5. Ghost Sea Pirate - DLC Delve Daily Motif
6. Skaal Hunter (different Nord totem animal themes) - DLC WB Daily Motif
7. Ancestral Atmoran - DLC Antiquities Motif
8. Werebear Berserker - Style Page
9. Riekling Chieftan - Style Page
10. Whiteout Assassin (Dawnstar DB Sanctuary themed) - Style Page
11. Dream Walker's Garb - Style Page
12. Archmage's Robes Atmoran - Costume
13. Snow Elf Paladin (replica of Gelebor's/Vythur's armor in Skyrim) - Style Pages (for mix & match with Ancestral Snow Elf)
14. Auri'el's Bow - Artifact

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