The Elder Scrolls are mystical, ancient artifacts within the fictional universe of The Elder Scrolls video game series. They are described as fragments of creation existing outside of time and space, containing knowledge of all past, present, and future events across multiple timelines. The Scrolls are indestructible and cannot be authored by mortals; their number is unknowable and they can appear or disappear unpredictably. They record the history and prophecies of the world of Tamriel, the main setting of the series, and are sometimes associated with causing insanity when read directly by mortals due to their overwhelming knowledge
. In the lore, the Elder Scrolls are said to have been created by divine or god-like beings and serve as a record of the "music" or fabric of creation itself. They are sometimes used in the games as a plot device, often linked to prophecy or time manipulation, such as in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , where they play a role in the main quest involving time travel and defeating a dragon antagonist
. The Elder Scrolls series itself is a critically acclaimed set of action role-playing games developed by Bethesda Game Studios, set in the high-fantasy continent of Tamriel, featuring open-world gameplay and rich lore. The Scrolls are a rare but significant element within this universe, blending myth, prophecy, and the metaphysical nature of time and reality
. In summary, the Elder Scrolls are both a key mystical element within the game's lore-ancient, prophetic artifacts recording all of time-and the title of a popular series of open-world fantasy role-playing video games.
