Let's Overanalyze Hlaalu Architecture || Elder Scrolls Lore

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Today we talk and overanalyze Hlaalu architecture. I think it's greatly underappreciated, especially considering Tamriel Rebuilt's take on it. We will cover the most interesting locations, from Balmora all the way down to Narsis, and also include topics such as geography, history, metaphysics, art and culture, in an attempt to provide a general, holistic overview.

One of the overarching themes is also the relatively short-lived union of House Hlaalu and Septim Empire, reflected in the creation of a unique, syncretic architecture. It's a big "what if" question: how would this new powerful and wealthy culture evolve if given more time? Would Hlaalu continue to distance themselves from their traditional Velothi roots, perhaps even from the Tribunal Temple? I guess we'll never know.

Btw., a painter mentioned is Giorgio de Chirico, and I can only hope I pronounced his name right. Also, no AI was used in the making of this video. Which is why it took me 2 weeks to finish it...

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Music:
Jeremy Soule - Skyrim palettes
Better Music System Redone - explore & Hlaalu tracks
AURA (A sound overhaul mod) - Dunmer tracks

00:00 Intro
02:07 Balmora - The Industrial Coziness
07:44 Suran - A Liminal Theater
11:25 Dren Plantation - The Forbidden Garden
13:12 Bal Foyen - Caught in a Moment of a Late Afternoon
19:50 Oran Plantation - Towers of Power
22:00 Arvud - Microcosm of Interconnected Life
23:53 Narsis - The Beginning and the End