The Elder Scrolls - The Betrayal of the Second Era - Cheeses of Tamriel
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When someone opens their backpack and pulls out a wheel of Eidar. When the warrior stops mid-dungeon for a slice of Jarlsberg. When the problem isn't the dragon, it's the digestion.
WHAT IT IS
Twenty cheeses from the Elder Scrolls world, for hungry characters
This is an expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, the cooperative dungeon crawler set in the Elder Scrolls Online universe. It's not designed to revolutionize gameplay: it's a gastronomic tribute to one of the most iconic and ridiculous elements of the series. Cheeses in Elder Scrolls are everywhere, and now they're coming to your table too.
It works simply: 20 cheese cards to add to the base game's deck. Nineteen have unique art but an identical effect (health recovery). One, the Shivering Cheese, offers a slightly superior benefit. The downside: each cheese consumed adds fatigue to the character. Too much cheese slows the hero down, exactly as you'd expect from someone emptying a dairy pantry in the middle of a dungeon.
What they say abroad
It's the most stupid and yet most necessary expansion at the same time
— FroGames
Elder Scrolls fans will understand. Others will think we've gone mad
— FroGames
The Elder Scrolls - Betrayal of the Second Era - Cheeses of Tamriel
It works exactly as in multiplayer: cheese cards are drawn and used in the same way. The solo experience of Betrayal is already complete in the base game; this expansion only adds visual variety and the small boost of Shivering Cheese in critical moments.
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What's in the cheese deck
19 standard cheeses
Unique art for each cheese, authentic names from Elder Scrolls lore. Identical effect: you recover health but accumulate fatigue. The classic adventurer's trade-off of eating too much.
Shivering Cheese
The legendary cheese, the only one with a superior benefit. A tribute to the Shivering Isles of Oblivion. When you draw it, it makes the difference between surviving and collapsing.
Fatigue mechanic
Each consumed cheese adds a fatigue card to your deck. Too much cheese slows you down. It's realistic, it's thematic, and it's exactly what would happen in real life.
Collectibility
Main value: the art. Each card is a piece of the Elder Scrolls world. For fans of the series, this isn't gameplay, it's a visual tribute to the video game they love.
Recommended sleeves 20 cards in 1 size ▼
If you play often, we recommend protecting your cards with clear sleeves to make them last longer.
| Size | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 62 × 87 mm | 20 |
| Total cards | 20 |
At the end of the campaign, someone will remember the cheese that saved the game. It always happens with silly expansions.
A game in five acts
What happens when you add cheese
Not the rules. The experience.
The unchanged setup
Shuffle the 20 cheese cards into the base game's item deck. Very little changes: you are just adding visual variety to the draws. The first cheese that comes out always makes someone at the table laugh.
The first cheese
Someone draws a card and reads 'Eidar Cheese'. Laughter. Someone else: 'That's from Skyrim!'. The cheese restores health but adds fatigue. Decision: eat it now or save it for later?
The tactical trade-off
You're at 2 health, with a cheese in hand. You eat it and recover health, but fatigue accumulates. Too much cheese and the deck gets clogged. It's a minor choice, but it exists.
The Shivering Cheese
The legendary cheese comes out. The only one with a superior benefit. If you're a fan of the Shivering Isles, this is the moment. Do you use it immediately or save it for the final boss? The answer changes every time.
End of campaign
You've won (or lost) the campaign. Someone asks: 'But how much cheese did you eat in total?'. Nobody knows, but everyone remembers at least one cheese moment. It's a silly expansion, but it works.
How to play
Nothing new: just cheese
There's no separate flow. Cheese cards are drawn and used like any other item card in the base game.
During exploration, you draw a card from the item deck. If it's a cheese, you add it to your hand.
Choose whether to consume it immediately (instant health recovery) or save it for a critical moment. The fatigue it adds is always the same.
You play the cheese card: you recover health according to the effect. You add a fatigue card to your deck. Done.
As in the base game, fatigue accumulates and dilutes the deck. Too much cheese = too much fatigue = less efficient actions. Balance.
Why it exists
Six reasons why this expansion makes sense
Tribute to lore
Anyone who has played Skyrim or ESO knows that cheese is everywhere. In chests, in houses, in dungeons. This expansion brings that absurd and iconic detail to the table. It's not gameplay, it's thematic fidelity.
Original art for each card
19 different cheeses, 19 unique illustrations. Each card represents a real cheese from the video game: Eidar, Goat Cheese, Elsweyr Fondue, etc. For collectors, this is the main value.
The legendary Shivering Cheese
Only one cheese has a superior benefit: the Shivering Cheese, a tribute to the Shivering Isles of Oblivion. When you draw it, it makes a difference in critical moments. The only cheese that truly matters.
Fatigue/health trade-off
Each consumed cheese adds fatigue to the deck. The more you eat, the more the deck gets clogged. It's a simple but realistic mechanism: eating too much slows you down. The game doesn't become more complex, just slightly more punitive if you overdo it.
Full compatibility
It integrates into the base game without modifications. Just shuffle the cards into the item deck. Works with any Betrayal of the Second Era expansion. No additional rules to learn.
Pure fan service
It doesn't improve balance, it doesn't add strategic depth. It's an inside joke for Elder Scrolls fans. And it works precisely because of that: it's useless, but anyone who has emptied a pantry in Skyrim will want it.
How it ends
Victory and defeat (unchanged)
This expansion does not change the victory or defeat conditions of the base game. It only adds a support element and a bit of humor.
Victory
- You complete the mission objectives as in the base game
- Cheeses helped you survive in critical moments
- You drew the Shivering Cheese and used it at the right time
Defeat
- All characters are eliminated (base rules)
- You ate too much cheese and fatigue slowed you down
- You died with three wheels of cheese in hand, without having eaten them
An expansion no one asked for, but Elder Scrolls fans will buy it anyway. Because cheese is part of the lore, period.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about The Elder Scrolls - Betrayal of the Second Era - Cheeses of Tamriel
Is it necessary to play Betrayal of the Second Era?
No. It is a purely thematic expansion. The base game works perfectly fine without it. This adds visual variety and a collectible element for Elder Scrolls fans, but does not improve balance or strategic depth.
Do all 19 cheeses really have the same effect?
Yes. Nineteen cards have unique art and names, but identical effects: they restore health and add fatigue. Only the Shivering Cheese (the legendary one) offers a slightly superior benefit. The value is in the collection, not in mechanical variability.
Does the fatigue accumulated from cheeses make the game harder?
Marginally. Each consumed cheese adds a fatigue card to the deck, slightly slowing down the deck. If you eat too much cheese, yes, you get bogged down. But it's a manageable trade-off: you use cheeses when health is needed, you accept fatigue as the price.
Does it work with all Betrayal expansions?
Yes. It integrates into the base game's item deck without modifications. Compatible with any other expansion or scenario. No additional rules to learn.
Is it available in Italian?
Yes, this is the Italian edition published by Pendragon. All cards are translated. Cheese names follow the Italian localization of Elder Scrolls Online where available.
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Cheeses of Tamriel is an expansion for 1-4 players that adds 20 cheese cards to the cooperative dungeon crawler set in the world of Elder Scrolls Online. Each cheese has unique art and original name taken from the video game, with a basic effect of health recovery in exchange for accumulated fatigue. The only legendary cheese, the Shivering Cheese, offers a superior benefit. Compatible with the base game and all expansions, this is a thematic addition for fans of the series who want to bring the iconic gastronomic lore of Elder Scrolls to the table. Italian edition Pendragon. Available on FroGames.it.
The Elder Scrolls - The Betrayal of the Second Era - Cheeses of Tamriel
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