Category Archives: TES Races

Redguards are the best warrior race in Tamriel, being both strong, resistent and quick. They come from Hammerfell, and are easily recognized by their dark skin and wiry hair. It’s expected of any Redguard to be familiar with basic weaponry, … Continue reading →

Orcs, also called Orsimer, are from the Wrothgarian Mountains, Dragontail Mountains and Orsinium, and have gained quite a bit or respect and acceptance lately due to their service in the Empire Legions. Orcs are extremly tough, have a great endurance … Continue reading →

Nords are the tall and fair-haired humans from the province of Skyrim. They are a race of warriors and seamen, and are found all over Tamriel as soldiers and see-bound merchants. There are few large cities in Skyrim, and it’s … Continue reading →

The feline humanoid Khjaiit comes from the province of Elsweyr. Along with Argonians, they are the “beast-races” of Tamriel, having both a different skeletal structure and a different metabolism and digestion system as well. There are two different types of … Continue reading →

Imperials are from the province of Cyrodiil. In older times, they were also knows as Cyrodiils or Cyro-Nordics. They are well-educated and well-spoken, and are known for their well-trained army. They aren’t as strong or imposing as Redguards, Nords or … Continue reading →

Dark Elf – or Dunmer, as they call themselves – are the native race of Morrowind.They are usually disliked and distrusted by the other races, They can be proud, ruthless and cruel. Dunmer are highly intelligent, strong and agile, making … Continue reading →

Bretons are native in the province of High Rock. To put it simple. they come from a mixed heritage having both elves and humans in their ancestory, dating back to the First Era. Thus they have a human appearence, but … Continue reading →

Bosmer comes from the forests of Valenwood. They are youthful and vital and are more romantic and simplistic than the more serious and stern Altmers and Dunmers.They are excellent with bows and can even command simpler creatures due to their … Continue reading →

Argonians are the reptile race from the Black Marsh. They are naturally good swimmers, and have developed an immunity against diseases and poisons, probably through living in the poisonous swamps. They are calm and intelligent, and have a natural ability … Continue reading →

Altmer is from Summerset Isle, and are usually considered to be proud and snobbish, believing themselves to be the more cultural advanced and sivilized of all the races in Tamriel. This does have some base in truth, though, as both … Continue reading →