Tamriel

, which is said to mean "Dawn's Beauty", is the largest continent on Nirn and, like previous Elder Scrolls games, is where The Elder Scrolls: Online will be set.

Central

 * Cyrodiil - Imperials (human) and where PvP play will take place

Daggerfall Covenant

Northwest

 * High Rock - Bretons (human) / Orcs
 * Hammerfell - Redguards (human)

Ebonheart Pact

North and Northeast

 * Skyrim - Nords (human)
 * Morrowind - Dunmer
 * Black Marsh - Argonians

Aldmeri Dominion

South and Southwest

 * Summerset Isles - Altmer
 * Valenwood - Bosmer
 * Elsweyr - Khajiit