However, it is the first campaign that has truly captivated historians. While the Dwynnen sessions were known for their narrative contributions to Daggerfall, this newly revealed campaign remained hidden until the discovery of LeFay’s personal files. Spanning more than 8,000 words, the documents provide intricate details on the religions, characters, and geography of the Sumurset (Summerset) Isles, the ancestral home of the High Elves. Notably, one of the player characters in this campaign was Vanus Galerion, a figure who remains a prominent NPC in The Elder Scrolls Online.
The Imperial Library clarified a common community misconception: these D&D sessions did not technically “invent” the setting prior to the first game, Arena. Instead, they were instrumental in expanding the world-building during the Daggerfall era. Nevertheless, the influence of tabletop roleplaying is undeniable; LeFay’s original sketches and descriptions laid the groundwork for the modern map of Tamriel. Given the sheer volume of these notes, it may take years to fully understand their impact on the series’ future—including the upcoming The Elder Scrolls VI.
In related news, Todd Howard recently confirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI will feature “significantly more” foliage and trees than Skyrim, further fueling speculation that the game may be set in the dense wilderness of Valenwood.
