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As well as revolutionaries, both are founders of nations which play big roles in their worlds, the Divine Kingdom and Morrowind , and in both cases their followers are at least partially severed from the subject of their wors<br><br><br>After the Saint’s War, many worshipers of Eothas among the races of [http://Www.Rsstop10.com/directory/rss-submit-thankyou.php Avowed guide] 's setting went into hiding, leading to the creations of secret organizations like the Night Market. Some of its members want to rebuild after the events of the war, but others merely seek revenge for the death of their prophet. Unlike Mehrunes Dagon’s worshipers, Eothas’ priests try to exhibit compassion, preaching against liars and cruel behavior. Many believe Eothas himself was killed in the events of the Saint’s War, but events in the Pillars of Eternity games reveal he has in fact returned to the world of Eora at the keep of Caed <br><br><br>Bethesda has name recognition that will go a long way in determining how good The Elder Scrolls 6 actually performs and how well it is received, but Obsidian Entertainment isn't that far behind. It's hard to say which will be better, Avowed or TES 6 , but there's one thing for sure: Obsidian is catching up in this race, and it may only take one slip-up to set up Avowed as the next Skyr<br><br><br>Orlans are the smallest of the kith races, though many cultures don't consider them to be civilized at all. Also notable for their large ears, two-toned skin, and hirsute bodies, Orlans are commonly found in Eir Glanfath, the Ixamitl Plains, and parts of the Dyrwood. 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There's so much to Tamriel that at least a sampling of its finest can be expected within the Elder Scrolls 6 's location, and at first glance, this puts it over Avow<br><br><br>Pillars of Eternity was Obsidian's love letter to the old isometric RPG genre, including games like the Baldur's Gate saga; Avowed , on the other hand, looks like it'll be quite different - more in the vein of Skyrim and the forthcoming Elder Scrolls 6 . Nevertheless, using Pillars of Eternity 's Eora for the setting of Avowed is an interesting move, as there's already a whole treasure trove of established lore waiting to be expanded upon. As such, here's an overview of Eora as we currently know<br><br><br>Eora's most unique and defining trait is the Wheel: a natural phenomenon that is responsible for the cycle of reincarnation on Eora, allowing souls to pass from one life into another. 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