Ah, who doesn't love a deep dive into Elder Scrolls lore? The esoteric cosmology of the Elder Scrolls is always a fascinating rabbit hole to get lost in; the strange and wondrous mind of former Bethesda writer Michael Kirkbride is responsible for much of The Elder Scrolls' foundational lore, and we're still debating the fruits of his labour to this day.
In fact, during his time at Bethesda and after his departure, Kirkbride wrote prolifically on the Elder Scrolls' cosmology, occupying a sort of scholarly role in the community. As a result, lore experts have been consulting Kirkbride's texts for decades, seeking guidance on contentious points of lore. Kirkbride departed Bethesda before the release of Skyrim, but actively participated in the writing of Oblivion.
Oblivion's (and Oblivion Remastered's) primary antagonist, Mankar Camoran, is an interesting figure. A devout cultist of Mehrunes Dagon, many players immediately write off the cosmological conclusions of Camoran because of his affiliation with Dagon and his warped view of what a Tamriel under his master would look like.
However, there's no doubt that Camoran is an intelligent and accomplished scholar, and, as a result, reached some interesting conclusions in his research that aren't necessarily wrong, even...
