The fantasy setting of Tamriel is featured in "The Elder Scrolls" series. It is a land of many diverse peoples and landscapes. Many different races of men, elves, and beasts reside within this land. The fictional land of Tamriel itself is a large continent consisting of nine provinces. These provinces are Cyrodiil, Skyrim, Hammerfell, High-Rock, Valenwood, Elsweyr, Black-Marsh, Morrowind, and the Summerset Isles.
The first four provinces, Skyrim, High-Rock, Hammerfell, and Cyrodiil, are home to Tamriel's races of men. Skyrim is the northern-most province in Tamriel. Skyrim's landscape consists mostly of snow covered mountains and barren tundras. The Norse lifestyle of the people who reside in this region is heavily based on Viking culture. Directly west of Skyrim is the province of High-Rock. High-Rock obtained its name from the shear cliff-sides that make up the majority of its coasts. High-Rock is home to multiple groups of feudal kingdoms based on English culture. To the south of High-Rock is the province of Hammerfell. Hammerfell is a land almost entirely swallowed by arid deserts and rocky cannons. The culture that dominates Hammerfell is inspired by the Arabian cultures of the Middle East. Last, but not least, is Cyrodiil, which shares its western border with Hammerfell and its northern border with Skyrim. Cyrodiil's landscape and climate is greatly varied because of its central location. It shares borders with most provinces in Tamriel and because of this it shares most of their climates. Cyrodiil acts as a melting pot of culture but is dominated by its influence of imperial Roman culture.
The next group of provinces are home to the elf races of Tamriel. These provinces are Valenwood, Morrowind, and the Summerset Isles. Valenwood is to the direct south of Hammerfell. Valenwood's geography consists of towering trees and endless forest. Its inhabitants are known for their connection to nature and are exceptional craftsman and hunters.
