Former Elder Scrolls writer Kurt Kuhlmann is '100% convinced' a load-bearing bit of series lore was inspired by a typo
The Warp in the Draft.
Former Elder Scrolls writer Kurt Kuhlmann firmly believes that a significant aspect of the series' lore was sparked by an unintentional typo. During a recent appearance on the FRVR Podcast, Kuhlmann was questioned about the "Dragon Breaks" phenomenon in the Elder Scrolls universe, where time becomes distorted due to magical events.
The most renowned Dragon Break in the lore is "The Warp in the West," which posits that all endings of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall occurred simultaneously due to magic and otherworldly forces. Kuhlmann, a respected figure in the Elder Scrolls community known for his inventive contributions to Morrowind, proposed a different perspective on the matter during their interview.
He suggested that the confusion surrounding the Dragon Breaks could be attributed to human errors such as bias, transcription mistakes, and flawed record-keeping, rather than the supernatural forces most fans assume. Kuhlmann's "Dragon Break Re-Examined" book even humorously references future events occurring in Morrowind's past, further emphasizing the time-bending nature of the concept.
This unique approach to storytelling adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the game's lore, while also highlighting the challenges faced by developers in maintaining consistent continuity across multiple entries in a game series.
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