Oblivion Feature

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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is one of my favourite games of all time, surpassed only by Morrowind, and I've been planning for a long time to put together a feature with original artwork. Unfortunately, it is very hard to find genuine fan art since almost all Oblivion-related deviations on dA are game screenshots (or manipulations thereof), and I found only a limited number of devs I could use.

Oblivion is an open-ended first-person RPG with an expansive and detailed world, released in 2006. The central plot revolves around the efforts to thwart the fanatical cult Mythic Dawn that plans to open the gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion. In addition to the extensive main quest, there are quest lines for several guilds, and many side missions. Despite being less diversified and immersive than Morrowind, the incredible amount of quality third-party add-ons add a lot of scope and replay value to the game.





Story and Characters


The lack of an heir for the deceased emperor Uriel Septim has broken an old covenant, and the barrier to the realm of Oblivion is about to shatter. The only way to close the Oblivion gates is to find someone of the royal bloodline to retake the throne, reclaim the Amulet of Kings, and relight the Dragonfires. The player must find key artifacts necessary to create a portal to Mythic Dawn's realm and end the menace.


Storyline


Into The Light by Isriana Tempel of the One by Orwan-Hull Clanfeares by cresqlavicy :thumb74262793: The Last Septim by Abadir Martin Septim by killer-rabbit-05 Martin Septim by Michalesa :thumb304296613: Oblivion sketch by Gilran Tamriel's tale by Cerviero Oblivion: Snapshots by TheMinttu Battlemage vs Necromancer by Gilran :thumb126930235: The Death of Martin Septim by Baishare Prepared for Battle by LMColver


Guilds


Gray Prince Glory by Artigas Kvatch Mages Guild by PictoShaman Henantier and Kud-Ei by LMColver :thumb288945786: :thumb330948642: :thumb334818204: :thumb205276801: :thumb288203504: Dark Brotherhood window by CSupernova Oblivion: Bad Habit by CircuitDruid Family by Berende :thumb111260060: Speaker by TheMinttu :thumb306409559: Lucien Lachance by QuintusCassius Lucien Lachance and The Night Mother by IcedWingsArt i has an apple by TheMinttu L. Lachance by Mospineq die Nacht muss eine Frau sein by CSupernova I will never forsake you by CSupernova Behold Shadowmere by iWildBlood Shadowmere by Midnight-Sun-Art Dark brother by daga-ra Monk of the Ancestor Moths by doodlingdruid Oblivion imperial legion by urobors


Characters and Events


:thumb163161729: -First Kill- by SidheJester :thumb168562426: .The View over Cheydinhal. by vampire-valentine :thumb297106054: Bubi goes to school by Voxsound Respect to Arch-Mage by Vaskinaali TES IV: Oblivion. My character by hikaSATORU Battle Mage-TES IV by Van-Freischutz :thumb292236974:

Mature Content

Aravi at Lakeshore by PictoShaman
Avari and Kharjo by PictoShaman MAiq The Liar by IcedWingsArt ther archer by AnthonyGeoffroy :thumb286588754: Adventurer by Dragonian2000 :thumb181111865: The Hottest Daedric Prince1 by Velena-Gorosama :thumb328421245: Commission - Amneco by UninvitedChaos oblivion by Barbariank Bosmer by Apolinarya Battle Mage-TES IV by Van-Freischutz :thumb265555817: :thumb264265642: Close the gates by DancinFox :thumb291660601: :thumb156934835: .:The End of Desolation:. by RocCenere :thumb256683088: Healing Lesson by synchromesh Niall and Zan - Kleptomania by Sea-Sapphire :thumb132639387: :thumb254120123: Necromancer by fgesn New ground for study by Cerviero :thumb203796416: AT - On the Top of the World by GothaWolf Nova and Olga by CSupernova Oblivion Meme Q4 by CatherineNorbant Anothi: Ruler of Lindai by Sea-Sapphire .Met by Nirnroot. by sewreel :thumb265896730: Compassion by Shinji2821 King Nenalata by shadowmer92 laroque by alterrnativeWRITING Oblivion: Modryn Oreyn by LMColver Project Lola 32 by boxye Projet Lola 44 : Kvatch by boxye


Mythic Dawn


:thumb287967146: :thumb296574275: :thumb68133989: :thumb68375969: :thumb196464283: :thumb321447604: Mythic Dawn Guard - colored by stikyo   Gatewalker: Raven and Ruma by Raven-Studios





Cyrodiil


Cyrodiil, the Imperial Province, is situated in the south-central region of Tamriel. The center of their Empire and seat of governance, Cyrodiil is also known as "the Heartland". The capital of Cyrodiil, and of the whole empire, is located on an island in the center of the province, which bears the location of White Gold Tower, possibly the most renowned monument of Tamriel.


Landscape


:thumb263743783: :thumb179789791: A house in cyrodiil by Nitesdemonicartwork Ayleid Ruins by AlexSvartengel a Perfect Broken City by Khelt TES Calendar 2013: Last Seed by UninvitedChaos Fort Black Boot by AryaWinterHeart Oblivion: Ruins by eychanchan Oblivion by askson The Ayleid Ruin by eustrposponylusian Ayleid Ruins by Enfourvie :thumb158726620: :thumb158727067: :thumb308113759:


Cities


:thumb311205788: The Flying Ship by Anastasia-N Imperial City - TESIV fanart by Micom1318 Imperial City. by Zalmertza :thumb302918737: The Imperial City by Gizmodian The Oak by Anastasia-N Chorrol by synchromesh The Bridge of Skingrad v2 by Anastasia-N Cyrodiilian Church by SlimmerCat Oblivion: Cheydinhal by eychanchan Oblivion: Leyawiin by eychanchan The Mages Guild of Cheydinhal by Anastasia-N Cheydinhal - 1 by Simusense County Kvatch by fgesn Ayleid by MagusVerus





Oblivion


The Daedric realm of Oblivion is ruled over by the Daedric Prince of Destruction, Mehrunes Dagon. The realm is covered by an ocean of lava, scattered with scorched volcanic islands and ruined structures. During the events in the game, gates open between the world and Oblivion.


Oblivion Plane


Tower by IrisErelar Oblivion of Mehrunes by MagusVerus :thumb323246383: Dremora Kynreeve by VentralHound :thumb196313316: Oblivion Xivilai by FoolishLittleMortal Oblivion sketch by ArcliteShadow Daedra by HRomance01 Oshias by kikaimegami Oblivion by Ja1ine Oblivion 02 by iria3 Concept art for Elder Scrolls Oblivion - Painted by UliDantas


Oblivion Gates


Oht Gate by Gizmodian Oblivion Gate by MTDewer Gate of Oblivion by psiipilehto Gates of Oblivion by CohenR Oblivion take you. by Bexter-TheLil-Ferret What do you fear, Emperor? by KareauxLine Into Oblivion by MrSake123 Oblivion Gate by garie Gate of Oblivion by nJoo Oblivion Gate by Pephaedalu Demon's Domain by MythArcana





Other



Runes and drawings


JoMB: Nirnroot by Boarfeathers Daedric Alphabet by mikhi :thumb280109204: TES - Q'amsha map of entropy by noxfoxArts Umari's Notes by Hijiklomo Ayleid door by spicybiscuit :thumb91437770:   Mythic Dawn Insignia by Lattauri-El Dawn is Breaking by Lattauri-El


Humour


Oblivion: In Your Dreams by Isriana Oblivion: Character Creation by TheMinttu Oblivion: Boys' Night Out by TheMinttu Oblivion: Hide And Seek by TheMinttu :thumb66628858: Oblivion: Happy Halloween by TheMinttu Oblivion: Doctor Sheogorath by TheMinttu

Mature Content

Oblivion: Justice Prevails by TheMinttu
Another Hard Day for Lachance by Anastasia-N .Nyanroot. by sewreel :thumb187209369: Oblivion randomness by SolidStateScouter





Other Fan Art


Stories, stamps, artisan crafts. For chaptered fan fiction, I included only the first chapter (or prologue), but I suggest to check out the rest of the story too.


Fiction


:thumb67521684: :thumb67141544: :thumb70925403: :thumb69685893: :thumb66992298: :thumb86923677: The Devil's Instruments - 1The Devil's Instruments - an Oblivion fanfiction
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Tristan Augustus

Tristan was about to die. He was sure of it.
Inches away from his face dripped the menacing jowls of an ogre. He was pinned to the cave's rough wall by a single hand, wide enough to crush his entire chest cavity, with his weapon – a silver claymore – helplessly cast aside. The ogre's hot breath made him wince in agony and disgust. Its eyes were beady and black, staring at him unintelligently. He could feel the slow draining of oxygen in his body – first, a tingling in his legs and arms, and then a pressure building up in his head. His attempts to draw breath were futile. Black spots appeared before his eyes.
This is it. This is the end. His mind was becoming incoherent, but before him flashed half-formed thoughts. The contract would go unfinished, or only his cohort Eloroth would return alive. He would join the Divines in Aetherius. Tristan did not want to die this w
:thumb339038327: :thumb74986756: Silver Light Chapter 1Chapter 1
- Prelude -
I hummed softly to myself as I walked down the unusually busy streets of Chorrol, my skirt billowed softly around my legs as people rushed to and fro with their things, their children being tugged along behind their harassed mothers.
A recent hiccup in the economy had people panicking, the roads were filled with bandits trying to make a septim or two, the vittles had been a little scarce the past month but honestly it was nothing horrific, and things along that line. The real problem was the amount of hysteria and panic this predicament caused. If the population would relax and simply ration things so the economy doesn't get worse...ugh, the predictability of idiots.
While they all seemed to be hoarding as much food and supplies as humanly possible, I was here on business, preparing for an unfortunate eventuality.
First things first, my name is Leila Noori. As you can probably surmise I am in fact a Breton, by blood, not by nature. I am told I was abandoned as a b
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Mature Content

Mature Content

Mature Content

candles burn without a flameEver since she was a little girl, Lily wanted to become a mage. It wasn’t just that it was nearly obligation—after all, she was a Breton, and her people were incredibly skilled with Magicka of all varieties. It truly fascinated her, the realm of mages and wizards. And it had to be respectable; after all, there was an entire guild dedicated to it.
Had she been born in High Rock, she would have received the proper training to become a mage, and at an early age. Even having been born in Cyrodiil, she could have entered a life of magic when she became old enough. Unfortunately, she lived alone with her father and sister on a small farm in between Anvil and Kvatch, which was completely isolated from either city, though both boasted a Mages Guild hall.
Marie scoffed at her younger sister’s dreams. Louis wanted desperately to support her, but they hadn’t the money to send her to Anvil or Kvatch, or even Skingrad further to the east. Their little farm brought in enough mone
The Empty SkiesThe Empty Skies
The last floors of the Imperial Palace are only accessible via a winding staircase. Two hundred steps in wide circles, once in a while adorned with small platforms which allow some rest. He remembers when he had climbed to the pinnacle of his home almost every day, enjoying the unique view White Gold Tower provided not only over his city but over a good part of the Imperial province as well. Nowadays he is often too tired after Council and court-sessions to burden his old body with the exercise, today, however, he has the overwhelming urge to once again climb the stair.
An alcove draws nearer and he pauses for breath. Having seen other Ayleid ruins one may be surprised by the Tower because it's not translucent but dark, only here and there dotted with small windows to allow air circulation and a meagre amount of light. He stands now in one of the small pinpoint pools and feels his lungs ache and his knees burn. He is old.
Maybe, he thinks as he moves on, his frailty is
Cyrodiil Can Wait a Little LongerIt wasn't unusual for Martin Septim to awaken earlier than the Blades that resided at Cloud Ruler Temple. Quite the contrary, it would be worrying if he were to sleep even a minute longer. As it were, he frequently found himself walking around hours before they awoke, alone within the protective sanctuary he had come to call home in the time he had spent there.
One such early morning found him sitting in the main section of the Temple, a thick book laying upon a desk on which his elbows rested, hands on his chin as he stared intently down at the pages. He knew full well what dangers resided within such scriptures; he hated just how vast his knowledge was. Something that worried him was the fate of the one who had brought him this malevolent book. Although reassured that she had merely transported it from the Mythic Dawn shrine to his own hands, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. It wasn't a matter of trusting her -- far from it, he had put his life in her hands many times -- but more of
:thumb175926097: :thumb116457230: The List, 1 - 100 by SidheJester


Stamps


Custom Oblivion Stamp III by Raephen :thumb138914888: :thumb126536641: Mehrunes Dagon fan by FoxlingTM :thumb71023063: Dark Brotherhood stamp by Oktanas


Artisan Crafts


:thumb190232207: Daedric Sword by ArbitersSoul Blade of Oblivion by Sathiest-Emperor The Empire Is Law... by IDean1910 :thumb326980398: Mysterium Xarxes by LoveryLine Mysterium Xarxes by XValnarX :thumb316317226: TES IV: Oblivion mini-book - Mysterium Xarxes by Sereniti-Dragonheart TES IV: Oblivion pendant by lAmikol Oblivion Gate by Ranamael Oblivion box by sweettartslover The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Keychan by CookingMaru Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Oblivion Rune by Soto Talos Dragon Pendant by Ilionej :thumb328381618: Oblivion gate by Deus90 :thumb166719039: Xivilai Plush by Boarfeathers





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