The Importance of Alliance
In The Elder Scrolls Online, upon creating your character, you will have to choose between one of three factions to support: Aldmeri Dominion, Ebonheart Pact, and Daggerfall Covenant. The decision has several important effects on your experience with The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.
For starters, if you do not have the Imperial Edition, you can only create one of three races depending on which alliance you choose to be a part of.
Aldmeri Dominion – High Elf, Wood Elf, Khajiit
Ebonheart Pact – Nord, Dark Elf, Argonian
Daggerfall Covenant – Breton, Redguard, Orc
Not only are you restricted to specific races, but your alliance also governs your starting point in the world (after fleeing the prison in the beginning like all The Elder Scrolls games) your quest lines, and the characters you meet. If you’re worried about being locked out of certain areas of the world because of your alliance, don’t be. You will eventually see the entirety of the rather large world.
One other thing to keep in mind when choosing alliances, particularly when creating multiple characters, is guilds. When you enter a guild all of the characters that you create in that same alliance receive the benefits of that guild. Other than that, feel free to choose what you wish. Let your experiences in past Elder Scrolls titles guide you, or just choose the one with the prettiest logo.
