The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to the Dwemer - How They Became GODS - Elder Scrolls Lore 

When Nirn needed him most…he returned to bless us with an absolute behemoth of a video.

Don’t you just hate it when you’re almost done devising a clockwork god but then a bunch of angry vikings attack your volcano base so you hit the heart of a god with a hammer in a last ditch attempt to escape and then cause your entire race to vanish?

No one: Drewmora: Missing in action for over two months, suddenly releases an amazing almost three hours long very throuough exposition on the Dwemer, refuses to elaborate, and leaves (presumably, back with the Dwemer).

I used to teach literature, poetry, fiction etc… so take it from me: you’re a marvelous and captivating narrator. Please don’t stop making videos. In this cold and increasingly dull world, your talent is a much needed.

*Sotha Sil* _"You wonder where the Dwemer have gone? Perhaps better to wonder why one remains. Even gods dislike the absolute, for it stinks of something larger than themselves."_

The Dwemer did nothing wrong. They made a walking calamity capable of unmaking the world, sure. But they were gonna use it responsibly. Honest.

Drew is such a good writer. His concept organ is alight with aedric wisdom.

The daedric prince of lore and storytelling Drewmora always give us a great relic like videos that makes you travel to tamriel in spirit

Two Things: Thing 1) Does anyone else find it weird that when Nerevar told Dumac to "give up your worship of the Heart of Lorkhan" Dumac claimed that worshiping the Heart was a tradition of his people dispite the fact Dumac supposedly had no idea that Kagrenac had found it? Did the Dwemer worship Lorkhan? And if so, have the other Elven races(primarily the Dunmer/Chimer) covered that up? Thing 2) Can we please have the next of Vivvek's sermons?

Keep it up, Drew. You’re doing more for the lore than Bethesda ever will now

Look up Terrance Mckenna's writings on "Machine/Clockwork Elves". Kirkbride and Kulhman are both fans of Mckenna's and the dwemer are partially inspired by these "clockwork elves" that apparently exist and communicate to us through incoherent tones and music (tonal architecture) when we take psychedelics. Which psychedelics? Mckenna's favorite. The psilocybin mushroom. Now look up Mckenna's concept of the "heroic dose". Where one takes a very high dosage in complete darkness. Mckenna said the sensory deprivation allows the mushrooms to "unbind" your ego from the material and allow you to transcend and discover the nature of reality. Now read Calcelmo's stone again. You now know what the Dwemer were trying to do with the falmer. It was an attempt to somehow unbind them from the earthbones through blindness and possibly other experiments.

"lifted his skinny fists like antennas to aetherius" I see that GYBE reference bud

If only Drew could write TES6's story and dialogue it would be such a transcendent experience. I honestly believe he and Fudgemupptet know more about and have a great amount of respect for the Elder Scrolls world and lore than Bethesda. Great video.

Great to see you post again. You are a master storyteller and an inspiration.

You are fantastic. Not only as a writer, but also as a narrator. You truly shine in these videos and we are lucky to have you as our Daedrologist.

I am so glad you are back Drew. You truly are an elder scrolls historian.

Took me days to chip away at this video (apologies), but I have to say that it's some of the best work I've seen on Elder Scrolls lore. You've come a long way Drewston!

You have it….the Kel…..the new RU-vid video….my spare time shudders at its approach

Already liked and saved to a play list before it even started. Just one of thsoe things you know. The sky is blue, a mountain is strong, and a Drewmora video is gonna come out with the highest of quality. Keep up the amazing work my guy 😎👍 you've got something great here.

2 and a HALF HOURS??? No wonder you were gone for so long. Hell yeah bro, can’t wait to listen

The Dunmer and Dwemer really seem to be set up as opposite another superficially but the same under the surface, truly being 2 sides of the same coin, so if the dunmer made armour out of the bodies of mortals, it would stand to reason, their opposite halves would make armour infused with souls.

I think I have heard of the theory that the Falmer were forced to read the elder scrolls before, but it really does seem like it could be the most logical explanation for their transformation with the Dwemer. Excellent video as always, you never disappoint 😌👌

I use your videos to fall asleep, but sometimes they're too well made for me to drift off. You're an absolute treasure Drew.

Just when I needed some lore in my life. Thanks Drew, you are achieving apotheosis with this work!

A two and a half hour video on the Dwemer?! And it’s not even my birthday. Thank you Drew, you bless us with quality content once again~ 😭

Great Drewmora, Doomdrummer, we await your return with our arms and hands held high like antennas pointing to aetherus.

I have been craving elder scrolls, and binging any different lore videos I could find. This is perfect 👍

*BOLD* & Phresh is Sotha Sil's clothing line.

Bro is mantling Kirkbride.

Thank Shor, you are here i thought we lost our favourite daedrologist, welcome back Drewmora.

I just want to say thank you Drew. For a couple months recently I was really struggling with my mental health, I was at a pretty low point, but every single night I'd take a long bath and put one of your videos on and just be transported to another world for awhile. For at least an hour a night I could forget about my issues. I finished watching all of your videos in no time flat. I'm doing better now, but I'm excited to see more.

2:23:33 "And the divines cannot highlight it and enter the kill command..." Have they tried highlighting it and then "disable"-ing it, though?

Been waiting for months for a new lore video. 2 plus hours!! I see why. Keep it up Drew! 💯

The king of the Chad Long Format Elder Scrolls Content has returned!

Sees notification for new Drewmora video Sees it’s 2 and a half hours long Calls off work Settles in for the lore This is the way

Oh thank The Nine! I got worried after a month of silence. An hour long video about some of my favorite mysteries? Worth the wait. ALWAYS worth the wait. Beautiful storytelling. Thank you for your continued amazing work.

And so Dremora inquires upon the magnificence of an ancient, Aldmeri race. Always a pleasure Drew, keep up the solid content man, doing great. Also, for anyone interested; - My theory on the Dwemer appearance on Tamriel was that they, like the Ancient Falmer, were two branches of Aldmer who had evolved into their perspective environments. The Group of Aldmer who lived in Altmora; The Elderwood who managed to be on the Tamrielic side of the sundering of the Continent. It is said that Lorkhan (and as we know, Kyne and her Nords) "shattered that land into many. Auriel could not save Altmora, the Elderwood, and it was lost to men. They chased south and east into Old Ehlnofey" So, my idea is that Skyrim is the last, disconnected part of Altmora, the Elven Kingdom in the Dawn Era that was lost to Lorkhan and his Wandering Ehlnofey armies. It's why the Snow Elves say that Skyrim was their home, but the Nords claim that it's theirs cause they were born on the Throat of the World. It makes a lot of sense that it was all one kingdom/region before the Supercontinent was broken apart, and Auriel could only manage to keep the "Skyrim part" from drifting away. Kyne basically spawned the Nords right in the middle of an Elven Kingdom to help the Wandering Ehlnofey armies take those Aldmer lands. Lorkhan wanted to keep this victory and so wanted to split Old Ehlnofey and Altmora from one another, with Skyrim being the only part that was saved. Over time, the few Aldmer left on Altmora (now Atmora) were slain by the Nords and Nedes up there, and the opposite probably happened in Skyrim till the Aldmer and Humans came to an impass. (Which is why Nedes lived in Southern Skyrim and at peace with the Snow Elves, cause as far as the Elves were concerned, the war was over once the Et'Ada were done slaying each other.) The Aldmer in Skyrim then either chose to keep up the Aldmeri way, and live on the surface and utilize the light of Aetherius and the Aedra to guide their lives, whereas the other Aldmer kinda just stuck to "the Old Ways" like the Psyjic Order, who don't venerate the Et'Ada as "Gods", just "particularly special spirits". Which is in line with how the Dwemer eventually became known to be a race who didn't worship the Gods like most everyone else nowadays. This is why they never went to war with one another, they still respected one another as Elves from the same stock to NOT want too wage war... till the Dwemer became more and more distant and cold to all others but themselves and even to just being close to their own city-states. Whereas the Snow Elves tolerated Humans and let them live freely as long as they didn't do anything stupid. Unfortunately, this dichotomy of reasonable, trustworthy Snow Elves and the Uncaring/Distant Dwemer eventually led to the Snow Elves allowing Saarthal to be built, and later on making a deal of survival with the Dwemer. Neither ended well for the Ancient Falmer of Skyrim.

Genuinely some of the highest quality video essays on all of RU-vid. Brilliant as always.

This is gold. Been putting this video before sleep for 4 days and i'm not even half way through.

40:00 oh my god the ai parallels theyre starting

1:46:37. This section right here is why most of us who still love science after school love it. We know so little, and there's so much more to discover!!!! The majesty and power of the universe can be ours if we can only study and understand it!!!!! And technically the stars are our gods cos that's where the elements come from!!!!!!! Not all, but definitely most of the ones necessary for life.

I really hope we get to see the numidium in the next tes 6, super unlikely but I’d love a final battle at the admantine tower where you (the player character and all the friends and hero’s you meet throughout the game) stand with the direnni elves against the thalmor. The thalmor try to walk the brass god towards the final tower in an attempt to uncreate the Mundas, and you must figure out a plan or device to stop the end of the universe.

Dwemer might not come back from the oblivion, but fortunatly Drew did!

Yesss, 2hs+ of Drewmorrowinding! Gods be praised

2.5 hrs on my favourite elder scrolls topic let’s fucking go Drew

Im wondering, if boethiah and her fellow good daedra claim that the mundus was a test for mortals to become makers (gods?), wouldn't that mean the dwemer, who found a way to be gods through there "wit" actually accomplished what they wanted mortals to do. And if so wouldn't that make what azura did kinda contradict the good daedra's whole goal?

I'm so excited to learn about a fascinating topic from such a well read daedrologist.

I was looking for Elder Scrolls lore books not long ago. They are somewhat limited and not comprehensive. You have an amazing talent and real love for this material. There is no question you should be hired to write the Elder Scrolls Almanac

Mr. Drew, I'm so glad you are back. I will respect your privacy and not ask about your absence but know that I was concerned. You have a very loyal following. If you ever doubted that, please read all those who posted below. Thank you for your detailed telling of the Dwemer. Your lore videos are always of interest. Thank you, Sir, I am grateful you have returned and for the deep dive you provided.

2 hours and 40 mins of a video... and im not afraid to say its my 4th time playing it.

Fantastic video as always Drew. As much as I want to know the mystery behind the Dwemer, not knowing and theorizing is more fun lol.

I'm going to listen to this everyday this year

My favorite topic from the Elder Scrolls from my favorite Daedraologist! Not only that but we've received a behemoth of a video too! What a fantastic start to the new year!

After years of TES lore, this is the first time I've understood the Dwemer concept of how space-time-reality is on a continuum, that unmaking and uncreation are simply returning mortal material back to the other end of that continuum. Delicious. 😎💛

Post starfield it’s almost bittersweet to see these videos. It’s so clear that company is not what it once was, but what they once created is so priceless.

Thank you Drew, I have gone through this whole thing multiple times, this is the best dwemer lore video on youtube, looking forward to next similar sized projects.

This was excellent! I listened while working and the part at the end was a cool and unexpected way to close the video. Nice work

I finally got around to this one and I've got to say it's an absolute masterpiece, everything you put out is great but I hope you're extra proud of this one. Very much looking forward to another year of Drewmora!

Drew tysm, going through it right now and having some lore from my favourite daedrologist is a bit of an emotional life jacket! Hope you and yours are all good.

Love your work. Your writing style combined with the music and narration is so awesome.

this video was amazing! you're writing is also an inspiration, the way you word and discuss the things in these videos inspires me to continue writing

Thanks Drew, your vids always keep me sane at work. Gotta love some interesting, in-depth white noise.

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been enjoying it for a week through actively listening and learning from it, and using it to fall asleep at night. Your channel is one of the best! Thank you so much for your videos and the sleep you’ve helped me obtain. I’ll be sad when you can’t make videos anymore, or when you decide to stop. I hope you get all the support you want and need. I’ve been in love with your channel for about a year now. Always looking forward to the next video. Edit: This video was definitely worth the wait!

Thank you for blessing us with a long video 🙏 best way to start the year.

Dude the Godspeed reference at the beginning lmao, excellent work.

Happy new year, Drew! I don't know how I missed this in my feed, but glad I found it. Your stuff is always high-quality.

Really good video that included a lot of information. Maybe bordering into other territories a bit but thanks for the good work, drew

1:21:26 okay but when sotha sil gathered azura and ate her up by calling her an inconstant spirit😂

Man I hope you never stop making these videos. They’re so good and every time I listen I feel like I’ve been transported into your library in Tamriel.

I love your stuff so much. It is just so enveloping. like getting lost in the music and wilderness of Nirn....back when things were simpler.

So stoked that we got this amazing video. Literally a damn movie! Youre so awesome Drew!

Drew, your videos are amazing! Keep at it, your fans are patient and we are always willing to consume a new video that you produce!!

By far the best video on this channel. Thank you for the hard work. This is one of my favorite topics in the elder scrolls.

Yay always excited to get another one even if your just audiobooking it love the delivery keeps me interested in the lore I prefer elder scrolls but your others have been awesome as well

Wonderful narration, I love to listen these while journeying across Skyrim or other modded lands and take in the sights while the narration goes, no combat, just listening and walking, it's definitely therapeutic, we can only hope Bethesda can bring their best for the next game's writing, considering Starfield well...only time will tell. Keep up the amazing work Drew, your voice is the narration of the entire Elder Scrolls in my head cannon.

Your monologue on your ideas that combine the spiritual and cosmological substance of this experience we call consciousness was something profound. Really brought a whole different level of value to this video. What a treat that was brother.

Nothing makes my day like a 2 1/2 hour long drewmora video

Almost 3 hours of drewgoodnes! You make me happy

Happy new year Drew, I've been missing your videos, so happy a new one is out 😍

This video is a marvel. Keep up the good work! You have a terrific talent in writing

Awesome to still being see new Elder Scrolls content from you, keep it up!

THANK YOU. Your content has helped me focus, study, escape & relax more than you could ever realize. I can't wait to watch your videos once the next saga in TES comes out!!!

These longer videos help me fall asleep. I love the narration, voice and the music

In the most auspicious of days, he returns. Even when hell’s breaking over and life may seem like it’s all over, in comes the Daedrologist. Thank you, Drew, for yet another Masterpiece.

I was bummed when you left fudgemuppet but I just came across your channel this is the first video of yours I watched, glad to see you’re still doing this awesome content

Didn't expect to be edging this old rabbit hole, but yeah, TES Ultron's got a Dwemercide paint job. MK confirmed it (unambiguously, for once) in a forum post a long time ago. Then again, maybe he was channeling Vivec post-trial. Who knows? Also, to expand a little on CHIM; it's a bit like a quasi-literal fourth wall break. In the most literal sense, it's NPCs accessing the creation kit (see: Tiber Septim terraforms Cyrodiil). In conclusion, it's cool af concept bro. Lastly, in my heart of hearts, I really hope that the Numidium is the avenging spirit of the Doom Drum. p. s. The Snow Elf-Elder Scroll connection? That tracks. Solid theory. Subscribed.

Thanks. Your videos are wonderful. Myth and fantasy lore are my favorite subjects. Elder Scrolls is one of the best. Your oration and passion for this world is unrivaled in providing atmosphere and education in the subjects you delve into.

Amazing video as always Drew ❤

Amazing video!! Would love to see more of your thoughts on C0DA like Talos being Lorkhan and the caged dragon in the heart.

Happy holidays / merry Christmas 🎄🎁 / happy new year Drew this is a pleasant surprise ive been longing for your content & you drop this behemoth thankyou my friend 💙

I've never related so much to something like the personal speech about your view on how science took the magic of life from you I've never been able to put the right words to that feeling but you did it with such poise and it caught me off guard, truly beautiful

ANOTHER BIG UPLOAD FROM DREW ❤️ thank you for your hard work !

Thank Azura you are still with us. I grew worried when it went quiet i used to love all the lore videos you did especially useful while on night shifts.

Holy shit, Drew's come back with a movie.

This video is awesome. Thank you for posting it Drew

Thank you, Drewmora for another bit of brilliance. This one wondered if you would ever think of uploading the audio tracks as a pseudo-podcast? It would love to be able to listen to your videos whilst driving, hiking etc.

New year new Drewmora video. Yess

This is a glorious video. Thank you for all your efforts Drew

Terrific video, keep doing what you're doing

Maaaaaaan you have NO idea how much I needed this to help negate my growing listless desire to partake in any TES gameplay recently. Like a little time after the Halloween event in ESO, my interest began a sharp and steep taper down with the repetitious monotony of the holiday seasonal events. But like finding an animated video depicting the initial reaction to the first release of Skyrim that's told through the melodic parody of the iconic music of is start screen, your video has given me an energizing of what we all love so much from this series . 😁 I can't be grateful enough for all the work you put in to entertain us.