Skyrim: The Equestrian Age: Prologue: World Building

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‘The Elder Scrolls.

These mystical scrolls are ancient artifacts of power that are shrouded in mystery. It would take a month just to explain how they can even have a comprehension. So most of the time people have to give very vague and cryptic sentences so they can even get close to understanding what they are talking about. But that's not why you're here reading this are you? You want to know how a bunch of anthropomorphic unicorns, pegasus, and earth ponies ended up in skyrim.

Well I'll tell you. Exactly twenty four hours after the first famous mortal shout that defeated alduin the first time a whole new country fell from the sky… literally.

When the country landed just north of skyrim it let a shockwave so loud that everyone in tamriel heard it. The new country amazingly was still in one piece when it landed and everyone was surprised to find three whole new races.

First there were the were the Unicorns, yes everyone laughed at that when people first heard about it. That joke has still gotten funny even to today, but nowadays people do it in good fun, but if it's actually used racially… well, it's their funeral. Unicorns are a power race that have a real natural talent for magic and are known as one of the best races to be mages. While the three equestrian races as a whole do all have a knack for some magic it's unicorns who are the fastest learners and can cast the most powerful spells. However, what really makes unicorn unique above the rest is their horns. It works like a third arm, only difference is that it can only use magic, specifically any magic that can be cast from the hands it can be cast from their horn. Most unicorns do become mages, but there is a small percentage that still become thieves and warriors. Finding a unicorn thief is rare, although not too uncommon, but finding a unicorn warrior is like trying to find needle in haystack. Overall, while Unicorns may seem physically weaker than the other two equestrians, it's never a good idea to just randomly face one without some protection.

The second race are the Pegasi. Now pegasi are one of the more unique races since they have an advantage that no other Sentient humanoid race has… flight. Yes, flight. The pegasus race can actually fly. It is unclear how far or how high they can fly, but it's never a good idea to face off against a enemy with a advantage like that. Pegasi are also built reasonably tough and very agile so as to keep up their biggest advantage and often like to show it off when they can. Because of this, most of the time pegasi will either be a thief or a warrior although it is possible to encounter a pegasus mage. The flight can really be useful for a fast escape for thief and their flight can seriously help in combat. Overall pegasus are the only currently living sentient race that can fly and that is not something to be underestimated.

The last, but certainly not the least are the Earthers. This is however, not their original name, it was lost long ago to unknown reasons. Regardless, if there's one thing what the Earthers are known for it's their strength and stamina. While every race can be as strong as they train themselves to be, but somehow, almost all earthers are naturally born strong and are gifted with large amounts of stamina. They can carry more than any of the other races and can keep fighting much longer in physical combat. Because of this they are a mostly warrior race with a small percentage mages and thieves. Mage and Thief Earthers are not too uncommon, but it can seem as odd to say the least. Overall the Earthers are a very strong race that should not be underestimated in terms of brawn.

All three of these groups as a whole are called equestrians and it's what most of the other races call them. While all together these are some powerful races, they do have their flaws. The Unicorns may have a horn for magic, but using both hands and the horn consumes as much magicka as you would think. For the Pegasi while flying is a great advantage, their wings can’t be armoured and are vulnerable to attack. As for Earthers while they have no obvious weakness, the race is not exactly known for its intelligence. That's not say there aren't some that are smart, but you shouldn't count on it in a fight.

However all these weaknesses aside, if all three of these races work at once they can be a very powerful force and all are unique in their own way. Despite their obvious looks they are all have a unique thing about each one that is well respected in their customs. They do this with what they call talent marks. They are little tattoos that are placed on the back of their hands to signify what they are best at. This play a very important role in their passion for harmony.

For harmony is central to the myths and legends of the Equestrians, for they believe that harmony can lead to unlocking the ability to become an Alicorn. Alicorns are said to be Equestrians with the wings of a pegasus, the horn of a unicorn, and the strength of an Earther, and are rumoured to possess untold magical capability. So far in their tales only three alicorns have existed. Lauren Faust, the goddess of creation, and her two daughters, Luna, the goddess of the moon, and Celestia, the goddess of the sun. They believe that these three are responsible for Equestria ending up in Skyrim. There has been a debate for centuries whether or not that was good thing or a bad thing. At this point most people that aren't Equestrian just say it's nonsense and myth, but if you say that to an Equestrian, you're just asking for a ass kicking.

The equestrians has been a valuable ally to skyrim since they first appeared and their numbers grow every day. While most of people have well accepted them into the world, there will always a new people that don’t like the idea, but that won't stop the equestrians from being citizens of Tamriel.’

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“Hey would you stop reading that?”

Two Imperial guards were in the barracks at Helgen having a conversation.

“Oh will you relax I'm just checking out the latest news going around skyrim,” Said a Earther, his brown coat shining slightly in the torchlight, the inconstant firelight flickering across the papers he held in his hand

“It's just some random Equestrian talking about rumors. Why should you believe anything this guy writes?” asked the first guard, a Nord, his armour clinking as he drained his tankard

“It's more credible than just hearing the local guards talk about things.”

The nord rolled his eyes. “Can you at least pass me those papers on the execution tomorrow.”

“Sure”

The Earther passed the papers to the nord. “Ok let's see, a thief by the name of Lokir. A stormcloak soldier by the name of Rolaf, and… Ulfric Stormcloak? The leader of the rebellion?”

“That's the one.”

“About time they caught that bastard. Oh and someone who tried to cross the border. Hey why isn't there anything on this one?”

“I don't think they had time to question her what with capturing the leader of the rebellion and all. I don't think they’re going to take chances. They’ll probably just kill everyone that was there.”

“Poor girl.”

“Yea, well I'm going to head out. I'm needed back home in whiterun.”

“You sue you don't want to stay for Ulfric's execution?”

The Earther was getting his things together and putting the papers in his bag.

“No thanks. Just knowing that nord is going to get what's coming to him is good enough for me. Plus I don't want to see a innocent woman get her head cut off.”

“Alright, I'm just saying that you will be missing out. One hour from now will be a day that will be long remembered in skyrim.”

“I don't doubt you there.”

Author's Note

Welcome to Skyrim: Equestrian Age. I have been playing a ton of skyrim lately and I wanted to make story of my based on it. Now the reason for it being anthro is so it can better fit in the world of skyrim and so the gameplay from skyrim can make more sense. Also anther reason for that and why cutie marks are now called talent marks and placed on the back of the hand, and why earth ponies are now called Earthers is to make equestrians to be taken more seriously. Let's face it, no one is skyrim was be able to keep a straight face if they saw a talking cute pony holding a weapon in their teeth. Also skyrim isn't Earth, It's another planet entirely. Regardless of the changes I hope you all enjoy this project of mine. Have a Trollestia