The first game in The Elder Scrolls series, Arena, was released by Bethesda Softworks, laying the groundwork for its sequel, Daggerfall.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, the highly ambitious open-world RPG and sequel to Arena, was officially released by Bethesda Softworks.
Bethesda released the source code for The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall to the public, facilitating community projects and bug fixes.
The Emperor of Tamriel sends a letter to the player, tasking them with investigating the mysterious death of King Lysandus of Daggerfall.
The player encounters the restless ghost of King Lysandus, who reveals that his death was a murder and requests the player's help to find justice.
The player investigates the political intrigue and dark magic surrounding the death of the king, exploring dungeons and questioning nobles.
The player combats the undead forces raised by the Underking, Lysandus' predecessor, to stop the betrayal affecting Daggerfall.
The player discovers the true murderer and ensures justice is served, pacifying King Lysandus' ghost and restoring peace to the Iliac Bay.
