Skyrim: Every Playable Race Explained

Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained

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&NewLine;<p>One of the major attractions of the Elder Scrolls series&comma; in addition to its expansive fantasy settings and enduring RPG gameplay&comma; is the availability of different playable races for players to embody&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>From traditional races such as elves and various human groups to fresh interpretations of familiar favorites like Orcs&comma; Khajiit&comma; and Argonians&comma; the series offers a wide range of options to cater to every player&&num;8217&semi;s preferences&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In the Elder Scrolls series&comma; there are different <strong>playable races in Skyrim<&sol;strong>&comma; and each race has its own designated area in the continent of Tamriel&period; Although there are some regions like Solstheim that overlap with <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;tag&sol;skyrim&sol;">Skyrim <&sol;a>and Morrowind&comma; most of these regions are primarily confined to enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>You Might Also Like<&sol;strong>&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;tips&sol;skyrim-wives&sol;">Best Skyrim Wives and How to Marry Them<&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;tips&sol;how-to-get-married-in-skyrim&sol;">How to get married in Skyrim<&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;mod&sol;best-skyrim-mods&sol;">Best Skyrim Mods<&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-redguard-hammerfell">Redguard &&num;8211&semi; Hammerfell<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6734" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Redguard-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Redguard" class&equals;"wp-image-6734"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The Redguard race is a bit enigmatic compared to other human races in Tamriel&period; Unlike the Atmorans and Aldmer&comma; they did not migrate to Tamriel&period; Instead&comma; they originate from a lost continent called Yokuda&comma; which is located off the west coast of Tamriel&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The name &&num;8220&semi;Redguard&&num;8221&semi; is derived from the Yokudan phrase &&num;8220&semi;Ra Gada&comma;&&num;8221&semi; which refers to a fleet of warriors from Yokuda&period; Similar to the legendary Spartans&comma; the Redguard people train their men&comma; women&comma; and children in the art of war from a young age&comma; ensuring they are well-prepared for battle&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>As a result&comma; their new homeland&comma; Hammerfell&comma; has never been successfully conquered by invading forces&period; This remarkable ability to defend themselves has allowed the Redguard to maintain a neutral stance in the ongoing conflict between the Aldmeri Dominion and the Empire&comma; known as the Great War&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-orsimer-orsinium">Orsimer &&num;8211&semi; Orsinium<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6735" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Orismer-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Orismer" class&equals;"wp-image-6735"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Unlike most other races in the game Skyrim&comma; the Orsimer&comma; also known as Orcs&comma; do not have a specific region of Tamriel that they call home&period; Instead&comma; they are a nomadic race that builds strongholds in different regions of the continent&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Throughout the series&comma; their city-state&comma; Orsinium&comma; has been located in various regions&period; In the Third Era&comma; it was situated in High Rock&comma; where the Orcs shared the region with the Bretons&period; However&comma; in the events of Skyrim&comma; Orsinium has been relocated to the mountainous area between Skyrim and Hammerfell&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Similar to the Dunmer&comma; the Orsimer have a strong bond with a Daedric Prince&period; In their case&comma; their patron deity is Malacath&comma; who is the main focus of their religious worship&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-nord-skyrim">Nord &&num;8211&semi; Skyrim<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6736" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-nORD-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Nord" class&equals;"wp-image-6736"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The icy and harsh terrain of Skyrim is not suitable for those who are physically weak&comma; but it is a perfect homeland for the resilient Nords&period; Surrounded by Morrowind&comma; High Rock&comma; and Hammerfell&comma; Skyrim is perhaps the most recognized region in the series&comma; especially because of the widespread popularity of The Elder Scrolls V&colon; Skyrim&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In the past&comma; before it was known as Skyrim&comma; the land was referred to as Mereth due to the significant population of elves&comma; particularly the Falmer&comma; who inhabited the area&period; However&comma; this did not discourage Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions from reclaiming their freedom and asserting their control over Skyrim&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-khajiit-elsweyr">Khajiit &&num;8211&semi; Elsweyr<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6737" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Kajit-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Kajit" class&equals;"wp-image-6737"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The Khajiit and Argonians have inhabited Tamriel for a long time&comma; predating the arrival of men and elves&period; However&comma; the Khajiit race is now confined to a specific area called Elsweyr on the map&period; Elsweyr is surrounded by Valenwood&comma; Cyrodiil&comma; and Black Marsh&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This region is characterized by its challenging dry plains&comma; although there are also beautiful forested areas in the southern parts of Elsweyr&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The playable races in Skyrim include the Khajiit&comma; who have a distinct characteristic that sets them apart from other races&period; Unlike other races whose physical features are determined by genetics&comma; the Khajiit&&num;8217&semi;s forms are influenced by the phases of the moon&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This unique trait results in a wide range of variations in their humanoid appearances&period; In addition to their more feline-like forms&comma; some Khajiits take on the appearance of large&comma; four-legged creatures resembling lions&comma; while others closely resemble humans&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-imperial-cyrodiil">Imperial &&num;8211&semi; Cyrodiil<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6738" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Imperial-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Imperial" class&equals;"wp-image-6738"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The Elder Scrolls series places a significant focus on Cyrodiil&comma; which serves as the capital of the Empire and the central location in Tamriel&period; It is inhabited by the Imperials and draws inspiration from the ancient Roman culture&comma; both in its customs and physical features&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>As a medieval fantasy setting&comma; Cyrodiil embodies many stereotypical elements&period; In terms of religion&comma; Imperial culture holds a prominent position in the Elder Scrolls series&comma; with the majority of races in Tamriel recognizing the Imperial Pantheon of the Eight Divines as the primary faith&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>However&comma; there are also various interpretations and worship practices associated with the Divines&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-argonian-black-marsh">Argonian &&num;8211&semi; Black Marsh<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6739" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Argonian-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Argonian" class&equals;"wp-image-6739"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Black Marsh&comma; also known as Argonia&comma; is a region characterized by its vast swamp and marshland&period; Its challenging terrain has historically deterred invaders from conquering the area&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Despite being incorporated into the Empire at one point&comma; Black Marsh later seceded along with Summerset Isle and Elsweyr following the death of Martin Septim and the Oblivion Crisis&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Presently&comma; during the events of Skyrim&comma; Black Marsh remains neutral in the ongoing conflict between the Aldmeri Dominion and the Empire&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-bosmer-valenwood">Bosmer &&num;8211&semi; Valenwood<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6740" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Bosmer-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Bosmer" class&equals;"wp-image-6740"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>While the Bosmer&comma; also known as Wood Elves&comma; may not be the main focus in the Elder Scrolls series&comma; they possess a fascinating and distinct culture within the world of Tamriel&period; One significant aspect of their lives revolves around the &&num;8220&semi;Green Pact&comma;&&num;8221&semi; a covenant established with Y&&num;8217&semi;ffre&comma; the deity of the forest&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In exchange for their services&comma; Bosmer are prohibited from utilizing plants or plantlife in their architectural endeavors&period; Moreover&comma; they are also forbidden from employing plantlife for recreational activities&comma; including smoking or as a food source&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-breton-high-rock">Breton &&num;8211&semi; High Rock<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6741" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Breton-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Breton" class&equals;"wp-image-6741"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Bretons&comma; also known as Manmeri&comma; are a unique race in Skyrim that is a combination of humans and elves&period; Unlike other races&comma; they possess the best qualities of both species&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>While they may physically resemble Imperials or Nords&comma; their true power lies in their exceptional magical abilities inherited from their elven lineage&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This makes them some of the most formidable mortal mages in the land of Tamriel&period; Bretons&&num;8217&semi; cultural identity and religious beliefs are also a fusion of human and elven influences&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Their pantheon consists of twelve gods&comma; including the Eight Divines of the Imperial Pantheon and various elven deities such as Y&&num;8217&semi;ffre&comma; the forest god of Valenwood&comma; and Magnus&comma; the god of magic&period; This blend of beliefs further enhances their connection to the magical realm&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-dunmer-morrowind">Dunmer &&num;8211&semi; Morrowind<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6742" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Dunmer-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Dunmer" class&equals;"wp-image-6742"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The Dark Elves&comma; also known as the Dunmer&comma; originated in Tamriel as a group called the Chimer&period; These elves were cursed by the Daedric Prince Azura for their wrongdoing against the divine beings&comma; resulting in their dark skin and blood-red eyes&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Unlike other races&comma; the Dunmer prioritize the worship of the Daedric Princes over the divines&period; They have forsaken the beliefs of the Aldmer and their descendants and settled in Morrowind during the early Merethic Era&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The land of Morrowind&comma; also referred to as Resdayn&comma; is a unique and otherworldly environment filled with strange creatures and unusual plant life&comma; surpassing even the expectations of fantasy worlds&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>It was once a region inhabited by the Dwemer&comma; but after separating from the Aldmer&comma; the Chimer and Dwemer engaged in a prolonged war&period; This violent conflict led to the mysterious disappearance of the Dwemer and&comma; more significantly&comma; the transformation of the Chimer into the Dunmer due to the Tribunal&&num;8217&semi;s ambitious pursuit of godhood&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-altmer-summerset-isles">Altmer &&num;8211&semi; Summerset Isles<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-large"><img data-id&equals;"6743" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;04&sol;Skyrim-Every-Playable-Race-Explained-Altmer-1024x512&period;avif" alt&equals;"Skyrim Every Playable Race Explained Altmer" class&equals;"wp-image-6743"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The Altmer&comma; also referred to as the High Elves&comma; reside in the Summerset Isles&comma; a cluster of islands located near Valenwood&period; With their geographical advantage of being surrounded by water&comma; the Altmer have a lower risk of unexpected invasions&comma; as they can easily spot approaching forces from a great distance&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This strategic advantage has contributed to their enduring power and influence throughout history&period; The Altmer&&num;8217&semi;s inflated sense of superiority stems not only from their protected homeland but also from their belief in their divine entitlement to govern over other races&comma; including beasts and humans&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This belief&comma; coupled with the events leading to the end of the Third Era&comma; led to their separation from the Empire and the establishment of the Aldmeri Dominion&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>For more content on <strong>List <&sol;strong>check out the relevant links below and any of our guides&comma; list of games&comma; and news on <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;gamerode&period;com&sol;">Gamerode<&sol;a>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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