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In most versions the universe begins with a single being, known as Anu the Everything. There are several accounts of the origins of Mundus, the world the continent of Tamriel is on.

These Original Spirits were not originally divided into the Aedra and Daedra, which in Aldmeri (the original language of the Elves) means “our ancestors” and “not our ancestors” respectively. The Et’Ada are also figments of the godhead’s dreaming and are known as “the Original Spirits.” Some theorize that this might be the cause of the Dwemer disapperance. If a being within the Elder Scrolls universe truly realizes that it is just a figment of this godhead’s imagination, it will either assert its individuality regardless and achieve the godlike state of CHIM, or be subject to Zero Sum – total erasure. According to former Bethesda writer Michael Kirkbride, who was responsible for many of the in-game books on the setting’s strangest lore from CHIM to Dragon Breaks the entire Elder Scrolls universe takes place in the unconscious mind of a dreaming “godhead.” To understand Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls universe, it can be useful to start on the outside. RELATED: The Elder Scrolls 6's High Elves May Face More Opposition Than They Did in Skyrim

The Aedra and Daedra, known collectively as the Et’Ada, are some of the games’ most interesting characters, and their story is one of the series’ strangest.

Of the strange spirits inhabiting the Elder Scrolls universe, the Daedra make their presence most felt. The franchise’s early lore, much of which concerns the creation of the universe itself, can seem totally bizarre, even to players who started the series with Arena. Skyrim’s accessibility may have been a key part of its success, but The Elder Scrolls wasn’t always so easy to understand. Throw in some roughly recognizable Elves, Orcs, and some cities seemingly lifted straight from The Lord of the Rings, and it’s not hard for most players to throw themself headfirst into Bethesda’s open world. Part of its success can be credited to its easily digestible premise. Skyrim introduced millions of new players to The Elder Scrolls franchise.