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Factions are collections of people with similar causes or philosophies in The Elder Scrolls Online. The player must choose one of three main factions and can interact with several minor ones.

Main FactionsEdit

BackgroundEdit

In 2E 578 an arcane explosion in the Imperial City set off a mystical aftershock that swept across Nirn. Many mages died or went mad.^{[OOG 1]} As the White-Gold Tower got into the hands of Molag Bal cultists^{[OOG 2]}, the border between the plane of Oblivion and Nirn was broken. The Daedra spawned all over Tamriel in greater numbers than ever before. The constellation of the Serpent grew so large that it dominated the night sky.^{[OOG 1]}

Without an Emperor sitting on the Ruby Throne, The Empire fell into disrepair. Facing a great danger, many provinces united into different factions, each seeking to reclaim the throne and fulfill their own agendas.^{[OOG 1]}

Aldmeri DominionEdit

The Aldmeri Dominion was a faction that united the provinces of Summerset Isles, Valenwood and Elsweyr. Its' capital, Elden Root,was found deep within the forests of Valenwood .^{[OOG 2]}

The faction's dominant race was the Altmer, who ensured that the races of Bosmer and Khajiit would join their cause. Aldmeri Dominion was led by the young Altmer Queen Ayrenn.^{[OOG 2]}

The main goal of the Aldmeri Dominion was to protect Tamriel from the Daedric disasters that Nirn faced, and spare the continent from the corruption of Men. To their minds, the short-lived race of Men were not worthy of ruler's role, and the only solution would be to take the throne for themselves.^{[OOG 2]}

Daggerfall CovenantEdit

The Daggerfall Covenant was a faction uniting the provinces of High Rock, Orsinium and Hammerfell. Its' capital, Wayrest, was a great port city on the shore of the Iliac Bay.^{[OOG 3]}

The dominant race of the Daggerfall Covenant was the Breton. With the help of their merchant' skillful diplomacy, the Daggerfall Covenant manages to ally with the races of Redguard and Orsimer. The faction was lead by the merchant High King Emeric.^{[OOG 3]}

With the fall of the Imperial City the renown trade routes of the Daggerfall Covenant races were disrupted. With no more trade the region could not prosper. Poverty and suffering spread throughout the land. By reclaiming the Ruby Throne, the Daggerfall Covenant sought to return the Empire and, more importantly, cities of the Iliac Bay to their former wealth.^{[OOG 3]}

Ebonheart PactEdit

The Ebonheart Pact was a faction uniting the provinces of Skyrim, Morrowind and Black Marsh. Its capital, Mournhold, was situated on the mainland of Morrowind.^{[OOG 4]}

The dominant race of the Ebonheart Pact was the Nord, the Dunmer and, eventually, the Argonian joined forces to survive the Second Akaviri Invasion. The leader of the faction was High King Jorunn. He, however, did not have all the power over the provinces, as a Great Moot was summoned, a council of all the allied races, whom he had to hear out.^{[OOG 4]}

Having protected Tamriel from the Akaviri, the members of the Ebonheart Pact thought to have earned the right as the rulers. Moreover, ever since the great conquests of the Nords in the First Era, they thought themselves to be superior and the rightful rulers of Tamriel.^{[OOG 4]}

Minor FactionsEdit

The CompanionsEdit

A collection of fierce warriors who honored the ways of the original five hundred companions that arrived in Tamriel with their leader, the legendary Ysgramor. Once spread out throughout the provinces, a fraction of the once great army is what remains in Skyrim. The Companions are a well known and respected group, who deal with threats that endanger the lives of the commoners.^{[OOG 5]}

House TelvanniEdit

House Telvanni is one of the six Great Houses of Morrowind. They are known as the wizard-lords who prefer to pursue wisdom and mastery in solitude. House Telvanni refused to join the Ebonheart Pact, causing inner conflict in the province of Morrowind.^{[OOG 5]}

Mages GuildEdit

The Mages Guild appear in The Elder Scrolls Online. ^{[OOG 6]}. One way to increase reputation with this faction is to search Tamriel for hidden Lore books. ^{[OOG 6]} Sufficient reputation increase will unlock additional skills, perks, and abilities. ^{[OOG 6]}

Fighters GuildEdit

The Fighters Guild is a joinable faction in this game. One way to increase reputation in this guild is to destroy Dark Anchors of Molag Bal. ^{[OOG 6]}  With enough reputation, new skills and abilities will be unlocked. ^{[OOG 6][OOG 5]}

Thieves GuildEdit

Nothing is yet known about this faction. ^{[OOG 6][OOG 5]}

Dark BrotherhoodEdit

Nothing is yet known about this faction. ^{[OOG 6] [OOG 5]}

Miscellaneous FactionsEdit

The CabalEdit

• The group that is responsible for attacking northern Valenwood.

Camoran DynastyEdit

• Confirmed to be in the game, and plays a role in the politics of the Aldmeri Dominion ^[1]

Lion GuardEdit

• Emeric's Personal Guard. Previously, a Bretonic Knightly Order. ^{[2] [3]}

Gallants

• A group that resides in Sentinel. ^[2]

Tharn Family

• The current ruling family in Cyrodiil. Members include Clivia Tharn, the Empress Regent of Tamriel, and also her father, Elder Council member and Battlemage, Abnur Tharn. ^[4]

Reachmen

• Similar to the Forsworn group that exists in the Fourth Era. However at this point in time, they have allied themselves with Molag Bal's forces. ^[5]. They attack both the Nords AND Bretons. ^[5]

The CrownsEdit

• They have continued animosity towards the Forebears, but are temporarily working together. ^[5]

The ForebearsEdit

• They have continued animosity towards the Crowns, but are temporarily working together. ^[5]

See AlsoEdit

For factions in other games or all the factions in the Elder Scrolls Universe see:

• Factions (Arena)
• Factions (Daggerfall)
• Factions (Morrowind)
• Factions (Oblivion)
• Factions (Skyrim)
• Factions

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑   December 20, 2012. The Elder Scrolls Online Ask Us Anything: Aldmeri Dominion Part 2
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} January 14, 2013. The Elder Scrolls Online. Pledge Your Allegiance to the Daggerfall Covenant
3. ↑ January 7, 2012. The Elder Scrolls Online Ask Us Anything: Daggerfall Covenant (Part 1) 
4. ↑ January 18, 2013. The Elder Scrolls Online (Lawrence Schick). Alliances at War
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} January 22, 2013. The Elder Scrolls Online. Ask Us Anything: Daggerfall Covenant Part 2

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} The Elder Scrolls Online Story Guide
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} The Elder Scrolls Online Aldmeri Dominion Guide
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} The Elder Scrolls Online Daggerfall Covenant Guide
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} The Elder Scrolls Online Ebonheart Pact Guide
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4} Ask Us Anything: Ebonheart Pact (Part 2)
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6} Game Informer - June 2012 Edition