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Lore analysis and in-game histories MAMG26

When an era comes to an end: agency, memory and micro-history in Pentiment

Ian Regueiro-Salcedo October 6, 2026 1Comment

Pentiment (2021), developed by Obsidian Entertainment, presents a compelling case study of how digital media can engage with micro-historical and post-modern approaches to reimagine the Middle Ages. Set in a…

Lore analysis and in-game histories MAMG26

“Some may call this junk. Me, I call them treasures”: Invisible Trade Networks and Possible Worlds in The Elder Scrolls Series

Ricardo Santana October 6, 2026 6Comments

Trade is a fundamental but often overlooked element in the construction of Tamriel. Across The Elder Scrolls series, ports, markets, roads, merchants, and caravans do more than provide gameplay opportunities:…

Lore analysis and in-game histories

When an era comes to an end: agency, memory and micro-history in Pentiment

“Some may call this junk. Me, I call them treasures”: Invisible Trade Networks and Possible Worlds in The Elder Scrolls Series

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