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Elder Scrolls Lorecast: Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO and TES VI Video Game Lore & More
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Elder Scrolls Lorecast: Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO and TES VI Video Game Lore & More

Episode 1354: Ius, The Animal God (Wait, What?)September 5, 2025 · 39 min
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323
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Nov 9, 2026

About the podcast

This show is in the top 1% of podcasts globally and the top Elder Scrolls audio podcast. The Elder Scrolls universe (Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO, Morrowind, Daggerfall, Arena) explained. From the nature of creation to the "gods" (Aedra & Daedra), races, characters, quests, history of world events, religions, weird metaphysics, everything is explored. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series.

Wondering about where to start?

For more creation story lore, jump to episode 339.

Godlike beings? For Aedra (or Divines) go to 127. For Daedric Princes, 178.

Or skip around and enjoy the topics in any order.

Praised for the high-quality production and Tom's polished and professional presentation, the Lorecast series of shows have been called the "Morning Edition" of video game podcasts. Get awesome rewards & support the show: patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Watch live! Thursdays @ 8pm ET: twitch.tv/robotsradio

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Episodes 323

  1. 413: Iceberg 18 - Nord Origins? The Serpent Equals Lorkhan? Dunmer Genes?

    51 minEpisode 413

    Nords came from Atmora, right? This iceberg seems to contradict that, plus more info about the Serpent constellation and maybe the Dunmer understand genetics? We've done the research to see if these hold up …

  2. 412: Spooky Scary 20 Questions - Patron Chat, Oct 2026

    1 h 11 minEpisode 412

    When you think about scary things, people, or places in Elder Scrolls, what comes to mind? Maybe that was an answer to our 20 questions game this week. Let's find out. Patreon …

  3. 411: Past & Future of The Elder Scrolls Series - Retro Next Gen Podcast Feed Drop

    2 h 15 minEpisode 411

    Welcome to Lotus of Doom's new show, the Retro Next Gen Podcast. Tom's on vacation this week, so we're feed dropping their latest episode about the past and future of Elder Scrolls. Enjoy!Patreon …

  4. 410: Iceberg 18: Doppleganger Heirs, Lorkhan Demiurge & More

    47 minEpisode 410

    The original plan for Oblivion's story may have included doppelganger heirs for the emperor, is Lorkhan modeled after Gnostic beliefs, what are the Ideal Masters, and is Bosmer ancestory mixed with humans? …

  5. 409: Iceberg 17: The Mystery of Queen Alessia's Burial Site

    51 minEpisode 409

    Queen Alessia is arguably the most important human in the history of Tamriel. Her burial site has remained a mystery for over 4,000 years. So we visited each location to see what we could find out. Patreon …

  6. 408: Which Daedric Princes Could Convince You To Worship Them? - Patron Chat Sept 2026

    1 h 21 minEpisode 408

    What would it take for you to worship each Daedric Prince? Could they make you a deal you couldn't refuse? Are there some that you'd never worship? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube …

  7. 407: Data: Older Games Beat Newer Games - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026

    1 h 19 minEpisode 407

    Elder Scrolls is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales show old game beating new games. Old music is more popular with …

  8. 406: Iceberg 16 - The Secrets of Meteoric Glass (Nobody Talks About, But Should!)

    52 minEpisode 406

    We didn't realize just how interesting and important meteoric glass and iron are to Elder Scrolls Lore until we researched this episode and realized that they're EVERYWHERE, dating all the way back to TES 1 and …

  9. 405: Iceberg 15 - Skyforge is OLDER Than The Elves and More!

    48 minEpisode 405

    We're discussing the secret tunnels under the White-Gold tower, Skyforge being super ancient, how Daggerfall got it's name, the End Times Cult of Morrowind, and Female Giants existing and then not …

  10. 404: Moments you wish you could experience again for the first time - Patron Chat, Aug 2026

    1 h 15 minEpisode 404

    We've all wished we could experience our favorite games or movie again for the first time. What moments do you wish you could re-live? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube …

  11. 403: Iceberg 14 - Soap Made From Sload Babies is Disgusting and Real, and more!

    47 minEpisode 403

    We're discussing the real existence of Sload Soap, the Headless Horseman ghost in Skyrim, Memory Stones, Giant Mudcrabs throughout the games, and the goo that daedra come from, Azure Plasm.Patreon …

    Show notes

    We're discussing the real existence of Sload Soap, the Headless Horseman ghost in Skyrim, Memory Stones, Giant Mudcrabs throughout the games, and the goo that daedra come from, Azure Plasm.

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: [email protected] Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.net



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  12. 402: Elder Scrolls VI: SENTINEL - All Evidence Revealed

    57 minEpisode 402

    We might finally know the name of the next major Elder Scrolls game and sequel to Skyrim. SENTINEL. Here's the evidence and reasons why this makes sense in the lore.Patreon …

    Show notes

    We might finally know the name of the next major Elder Scrolls game and sequel to Skyrim. SENTINEL. Here's the evidence and reasons why this makes sense in the lore.

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: [email protected] Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.net



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  13. 401: Iceberg 13 - Thu'um is Tonal Magic? Souls are Currency? and more!

    49 minEpisode 401

    The lore iceberg continues with discussions about Souls being Currency, Fort Dawnguard was built for Harkon, the Thu'um is Tonal Magic, Divayth Fyr Still Alive, and what exactly are The Old Ways? Patreon …

  14. 400: Elder Scrolls Magic IRL Would Be Crazy - Patron Chat, July 2026

    1 h 19 minEpisode 400

    There are so many crazy types of magic in Elder Scrolls games, so what if you could pick just one to use in your real life? What would you choose? What would you do with it?Patreon …

  15. 399: Iceberg 12 - Thalmor Eugenics, What are Whispmothers? and more!

    55 minEpisode 399

    The Thalmor might be more terrible than we realized, plus more about the Grey Cowl, Stormcloak massacres, Whispmothers, the man who benefited from Titus Mede II's assassination, and more. Patreon …

  16. 398: Iceberg 11 - Giants are Orcs?? Book of Fate & More!

    48 minEpisode 398

    Are the Giants actually Orcs? Is the Book of Fate a real magical item or just a blank book? What's with the island of Artaeum, the missing mythical creatures of Summerset Isle, and Lorkhan's heart being …

  17. 397: Bethesda's Layoffs & The Future of Elder Scrolls

    1 h 19 minEpisode 397

    This episode is going up early due to discussing pressing news. The future of Elder Scrolls games will never be the same due to the Xbox (and Bethesda Studio's) layoffs this week. It's a terrible situation, but …

    Show notes

    This episode is going up early due to discussing pressing news. The future of Elder Scrolls games will never be the same due to the Xbox (and Bethesda Studio's) layoffs this week. It's a terrible situation, but before we panic it's worth going over all the facts to understand what's actually going on.

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: [email protected] Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.net



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  18. 396: Iceberg 10 - Altmer Practice Eugenics!? and more!

    48 minEpisode 396

    This week's lore icebergs include: Goblin Slave Armies created by the Altmer, Cloven Duality Themes, Altmer Baby Killing, The Khajiit Fur Trader, and The Greybeards Hid Paarthurnax. Patreon …

  19. 395: We need to talk about the new Elder Scrolls games - July 2026 Patron Chat

    1 h 5 minEpisode 395

    Microsoft has publicly announced that they are doubling down on Elder Scrolls and Fallout. They want more games released faster. So what does this mean for Elder Scrolls? What types of new games would we want …

  20. 394: Iceberg 9 - Vivec is withholding the cure to vampirism and more!

    50 minEpisode 394

    We're getting deeper and deeper into the lore iceberg. This week's topics include Versidue-Shaie killed Reman III, Underground Falmer Colonies, Temple withholding Vampirism Cure, Titus Mede II not present at …

  21. 393: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026

    1 h 8 minEpisode 393

    What recently announced games are at the top of your list? Robots Radio podcast hosts get together every quarter for a fun crossover episode. We discuss the new games we're most excited about and why you might …

  22. 392: Iceberg 8 - The First Nightingale, Hero of Kvatch IS Sheogorath, and more!

    51 minEpisode 392

    The Island of Yneslea, Drayven Indoril, Hero of Kvatch is Sheogorath, and The Bloodmoon Prophecy. Some of these seem like very surface lore details, and some of them go a LOT deeper than you'd expect. Patreon …

  23. 391: Design Choices That Would RUIN Elder Scrolls VI - Patron Chat May 2026

    58 minEpisode 391

    We've often talked about what we want in the next Elder Scrolls game, but what if we flip it around. Here are ideas that would totally ruin the game. Bethesda, please avoid doing these! Patreon …

  24. 390: Iceberg 7 - Khajiit are Elves?, 7000 steps to High Hrothgar? Nope, 748 & More!

    53 minEpisode 390

    Ayleids, The Anuad, Khajiit origins, House Dagoth, and the real number of steps to High Hrothgar. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch …

  25. 389: Night Market Lore Goes WAY DEEPER Than We Expected

    54 minEpisode 389

    What's with this weird new zone in Oblivion? Who's the Conductor? Why is the a knot on the rat's tail? Benefactor joins us to uncover some mysteries. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/QNPfjTRVK0g Skyrim RP …

  26. 388: I Uncovered what Skyrim Role Playing is REALLY Like

    29 minEpisode 388

    This isn't your regular lorecast episode, but we think you'll enjoy it. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/QNPfjTRVK0g Skyrim RP Server: https://keizaal.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast …

  27. 387: Our Best Build & Role Playing Ideas - April 2026 Patron Chat

    1 h 12 minEpisode 387

    Have you tried maxing out your run speed in ESO so you can run faster than a horse? Or playing Skyrim without gaining ANY XP? Or living in Skyrim with over 600 real other people? We have, and here's how. Skyrim …

  28. 386: Iceberg 6 - Did Vivec Create Baar Dau? & More!

    49 minEpisode 386

    Icebergs this week: Baar Dau (Also Inside Job), Forsworn Conspiracy, Arcturian Heresy, The Fairie Chain, and the Alessian Empire didn't actually last 1008 years. Patreon …

  29. 385: Iceberg 5 - Was the Oblivion Crisis an Inside Job? & More!

    51 minEpisode 385

    Icebergs this week: Heartstones, White-Gold Concordat, Oblivion Crisis was an Inside Job, Nerevarine an Imperial Agent, M'aiq, Cameron's Son, and Gothryd Betrayed Lysandus. Patreon …

  30. 384: Iceberg 4 - Daedric Ritual Abuse, Moon Phases, Nerevar Assissinated & More!

    52 minEpisode 384

    This week we're discussing: Helseth Murdered King Llethan, Daedric Ritual Abuse, The Monomyth, Moon Phases, Night of Green Flames, and the Tribunal Killed Nerevar.Patreon …

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