Tamriel was invaded by the Tsaesci, but the invasion was halted by Reman I and his armies. The first specific encounter and written record occurred in 1E 2703. A mythical story states that a great hero once rode on the back of a dragon, forcing it to slay an army of Akaviri slave traders.

The history of Akavir mostly involves legends and tales of battles between armies of Akavir and Tamriel. Sky Haven Temple, an ancient Akaviri temple located in Skyrim. The latest contact with Akavir was supposedly attempted by the Nerevarine, who was said to have launched a trip to Akavir after defeating Dagoth Ur. It was believed that humans lived in Akavir at one time but were eventually 'eaten' by the Tsaesci, who have themselves launched several attacks upon Tamriel in past ages. Little else is known about the continent or the people of Akavir, as very few Tamrielic peoples have crossed the vast ocean that separated it from their home. Some sources talk of other races, which have not been seen since and may be extinct. It is the homeland of four seemingly unrelated races collectively referred to as the ' Akaviri.' These races are composed of the Demons of Kamal, the serpent-men of Tsaesci, the Monkey People of Tang Mo, and the Tiger Dragons of Ka'Po'Tun. Had they not been eaten, these Men would have eventually migrated to Tamriel.' ―Excerpt from Mysterious Akavir Īkavir ( Aldmeris/ Ehlnofex and Tsaesci: 'Dragon Land' ) is a continent lying to the east of Tamriel, separated by the Padomaic Ocean. These Men, however, were eaten long ago by the vampiric Serpent Folk of Tsaesci. No Men or Mer live in Akavir, though Men once did.

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