How big is Skyrim supposed to be in lore?

This article from Elder Scrolls Wiki(yes I know they're not as reliable as UESP) http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Skyrim says, in the "Geography" section, that Skyrim is 105,000 sq mi, which places it at roughly between the sizes of Italy and New Zealand in the real world.

How big would Skyrim actually be?

At 15 square miles, Skyrim's world is huge, but there are bigger. Let's take a look at other gaming worlds bigger than Skyrim that should keep players busy for a long time.

What is the population of Skyrim in lore?

I remember I read somewhere that, according to lore, Skyrim is roughly the size of Poland, and that Whiterun (or Whiterun hold) has about 800,000 people in it, making it about the size of San Francisco (although probably more spread out).

What is Skyrim according to lore?

Skyrim, the northernmost province of Tamriel, is a cold and mountainous region also known as the Old Kingdom, Mereth, or the Fatherland, or Keizaal in the dragon tongue. Many past battles have given it a ravaged appearance and many ruins.

What is the realistic size of Tamriel?

That means Tamriel is 2,618 miles tall (4,213.263 kilometers). Width wise, Tamriel is 1 2/8 inches. That means Tamriel is 3,740 miles wide (6,018.947 kilometers).

How BIG is Skyrim IRL? (and Morrowind, Cyrodiil and the rest of Tamriel)

What is the shortest race in Tamriel?

The male Bosmer, or Wood Elves, got the short end of the stick in terms of height — quite literally. Their males are the shortest in all of Tamriel standing at only 0.98, or roughly a hair below 5'9" or 1.74 m in real life.

What is the largest land in Tamriel?

Black Marsh is the largest swampland in Tamriel, but the largest swampland on Earth is the Pantanal.

How historically accurate is Skyrim?

Skyrim is not a game based in History (which is a shame), but each of The Elders Scrolls games has been heavily influenced by weapons and locations from the middle ages. Skyrim takes most of its inspiration from medieval Northern Europe.

What is the Skyrim universe called?

Tamriel is all the land that The Elder Scroll series takes place in. You can say it's a continent while Skyrim is a country.

What is the Skyrim planet called?

The Elder Scrolls games primarily take place on the continent of Tamriel, located on the planet of Nirn.

What race is most in Skyrim?

Nords. The Nords of Skyrim are, unsurprisingly, the most common race in the province.

What is 5 times bigger than Skyrim?

The Axis Unseen, an upcoming horror hunting sim from a former developer at Bethesda, promises to be “five times bigger than Skyrim.” That's according to the game's developer, Nate Purkeypile, speaking to PCGamesN.

Has Skyrim been 100%?

Has Skyrim ever been completed? A Reddit user named DiJGit states that they have completed a 100% playthrough of Skyrim after 700 hours. DiJGit finished every quest and collected all items, spells, and shouts in the game. They also unlocked every skill in Skyrim and finished this complete playthrough at level 252.

How long is 100% Skyrim?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is about 34 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 232 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Odyssey bigger than Skyrim?

The Assassin's Creed Odyssey map is a whopping 90.7 square miles while Skyrim has a comparatively low 14.5 square miles. While this size difference seems immense, the maps feel relatively similar in size due to two major components.

What is the realistic population of Skyrim?

Lore wise the land of Skyrim is massive and empty wilderness with cities and towns much larger than their in game appearance. This would also explain why you can kill infinite amounts of bandits while the overall population of Skyrim is very small, just a little over 1,000 people.

Who are the 9 Skyrim?

The Nine Divines are a group of eight Aedra and the founder of the Third Empire, Tiber Septim whom are worshipped throughout Tamirel in the Elder Scrolls series. They consist of 5 gods (six if one counts Talos) and 3 goddesses. Each god controls a different domain in mortal life.

Why am I called Sera in Skyrim?

Sera is a term of respect common in Dunmer culture. sera - term of respect, aimed at those to whom they have sworn allegiance.

Is Alduin a Dragonborn?

In fact, all dragons are children of Akatosh. Since the Dragonborn has the soul of a dragon, Alduin could technically be the Dragonborn's brother, but this is subjected to debate as he is also mortal.

Who was the first person to 100% Skyrim?

DiJGit finished every quest and collected all items, spells, and shouts in the game. They also unlocked every skill in Skyrim and finished this complete playthrough at level 252.

What is the oldest race in Skyrim?

Who is the first human of Skyrim?

Being the first human to venture to Tamriel, Ysgramor is responsible for the first and oldest human civilizations on the continent, making him an important figure to all of the human races.

Which Skyrim has the biggest map?

1 Daggerfall (161,600 km)

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is the largest game in the Elder Scrolls franchise by a massive margin when ignoring Arena. The specific number is up for debate, but many fans have settled on the Daggerfall map size being approximately 161,600 kilometers.

Who are the oldest beings in Tamriel?

Knight Paladin Gelebor, followed closely by Divayth Fyr are the oldest living mortals.

What is the oldest city in Tamriel?

Windhelm is a city in northeastern Skyrim, close to the border with Morrowind, and is the only substantial city in the Hold of Eastmarch. It is not only the oldest city in Skyrim, but is the oldest continuously inhabited human settlement in Tamriel.