Crystal attended her history class with Idgrod again. Thankfully, this time, Betrid wasn't in this class as Crystal's schedule and degree program got changed. She took notes on Idgrod's lecture.

"Does anyone know what the term 'Merethic Era' means?" Idgrod asked, immediately seeing Crystal raise her hand.

"The term 'Merethic' is a Nordic term, from which the 'Merethic Era' meant 'Era of the Elves'" Crystal replied. "The Merethic Era was described by early Nord scholars as a series of years numbered in reverse order backward from the first event in their recorded history - the founding of the Camoran Dynasty, which functions as the starting point of the first Era. The prehistoric events of the Merethic Era are listed here with their traditional Nordic Merethic Dates." She shows a traditional Merethic calendar. "The earliest Merethic date cited by King Harald's scholars was Merethic Era, Year 2500 - the Nordic reckoning of the first year of time. As such, the Merethic Era extends from Merethic Era, Year 2500 in the distant past to Merethic Era, Year 1, the year before the founding of the Camoran Dynasty and the establishment of the White-Gold Tower as an independent city-state."

The Companions dropped their jaws at hearing a vault of knowledge leak from Crystal's lips. A cough could be heard it was so quiet. Idgrod let out a grin of approval.

"This is what happens when you study." Idgrod told the students. "You fare a lot better in class. Now, as for the Merethic Era timeline, does anyone know the events on the timeline?"

Crystal raised her hand, eliciting groans from some Nord students.

"Proceed, Crystal." Idgrod said with a half-smirk.

"Starting at circa Merethic Era 2500..." Crystal started. "That date is believed to be the date that the Adamantine Tower, or the Direnni Tower, as it is called now, was constructed. It is the oldest known structure in Tamriel. The date is also the first date mentioned in unpublished Elven documents. The Early Merethic Era began with aboriginal beastfolk, ancestors of the Argonian, Khajiit, Goblin-kin, such as the Orismer, and many other beastfolk began living in preliterate communities throughout Tamriel. As for the Middle Merethic Era, the Aldmer migrated to Tamriel from the lost continent of Aldmeris, which is also called 'Old Ehlnofey', where their first colonies sprang up along the coasts of Tamriel, eventually settling inland later on during this time. These inland settlements were mostly on fertile lowlands. The sophisticated, literate, technologically advanced Aldmeri culture drives the beastfolk into the jungles, marshes, mountains, and wastelands. During this time, the Adamantine Tower was rediscovered and captured by the Direnni, hence the name change."

Farkas seemed captivated by Crystal's lecture. This elicited a glare from a Nord.

"And the Crystal Tower was built on the Summerset Isles, and later, the White-Gold Tower in Cyrodiil." Crystal continued. "During the Middle Merethic Era, Aldmeri explorers mapped the coast of Morrowind's island, Vvardenfell, building the foundation foundation of the First Era wizard towers at Ald Redaynia, Bal Fell, Tel Aruhn, and Tel Mora in Morrowind. The Ayleids flourished in the jungles surrounding the White-Gold Tower, which is now in present day Cyrodiil. Wild Elves, also called the Heartland High Elves, preserved the Dawn Era magic and language of the Ehlnofey. Ostensibly a tribute land to the High King of Alinor, Cyrod was often so isolated from the Summerset Isles as to be its own sovereign nation."

Vilkas was confounded by his brother actually paying attention for once.

"As for the Late Middle Merethic Era,..." Crystal continued, "The Dwemer, sometimes referred to as 'Dwarves', were a free-thinking, reclusive Aldmeri clan devoted to the secrets and exploitation of science and myth, establishing underground cities and communities in the mountain range, which later became the Velothi Mountains, separating present-day Skyrim and present-day Morrowind. The Chimer, who were the ancestors of the Dunmer, or Dark Elves, were dynamic, ambitious, long-lived Aldmeri clans devoted to fundamentalist ancestor worship, follow the prophet Veloth out of their ancestral Aldmeri homelands to settle in the lands now known as Morrowind. Despising the secular culture and profane practises of the Dwemer, the Chimer also coveted the lands and resources of the Dwemer and for centuries provoked them with minor raids and territorial disputes. Trinimac, who was the strongest of the Aldmeri ancestor spirits, and his people tried to halt the Velothi dissident movement. However, the Daedric Prince Boethia, one of the masterminds behind the movement, ate Trinimac, corrupting his body and spirit, turning him into who we know now as the Daedric Prince Malacath. His people are changed as well and became the Orismer, or Orcs."

Idgrod smiled as Crystal lectured the students. She then saw the clock and dismissed the class.

"You did a good job with a lecture." Idgrod told Crystal. "You do have a knack for making a better future for everyone. That's why I hope you become a good teacher... or scientist..."

Idgrod then gave out a smirk. She and Crystal hugged a bit before Crystal went to her next class.

"Nice lecture, love." Farkas said as he kissed her.

"Thank you..." Crystal said as she blushed.

Crystal was suddenly collided into by a strange elf, who let out a loud chirp as she crashed. The elf was lilac-skinned with white markings on her face, blue lips, rainbow eyes and colourful butterfly wings. Her hair was long and white with purple highlights. Her outfit consisted of a cyan blue tank top and pink maxi skirt and sky blue flats.

"Oh, I am much sorry...!" The elf apologised and trilled as she got up. "You are not injured, yes?"

"I'm not." Crystal responded. "Are you all right, miss?"

"Oh yes, I am much all right." The elf responded, chirping afterwards. "I am Alena. What are your names?"

"Farkas." Farkas responded. "And this is my girlfriend, Crystal."

"Oh, much happiness for you!" Alena cheered, chirping giddily. "Mara has blessed you with the gift of much love!"

SPROING!

Alena's wings then popped out from the excitement in a comical manner. A shrill scream was heard afterwards.

"AAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" It was Betrid, who saw Alena and fled, only to be chased by the friendly winged elf.

"Wait, come back!" Alena said, holding her arms and wings open for a hug. "I merely wish to bring friendship and love!"

"Get the fuck away from me, freak!" Betrid screamed as she fled from campus