How many races are on NIRN?

III. Before we begin examining the many races of Nirn, we must remember that there are 6 distinct types of races. Mer are the ancestors of the most ancient Aldmer, one of the first races on Nirn.

How many races does TES have?

There are 10 different Races in Skyrim. All have appeared in past Elder Scrolls games in the other regions of Tamriel. Each race has unique abilities and stats that make them better suited to different play styles.

What race is from Tamriel?

The main races of Tamriel are the Bretons, Redguards, Imperials, Argonians, Khajiit, Altmer (High Elves), Dunmer (Dark Elves), Bosmer (Wood Elves), Orsimer (Orcs), and Nords. Other races in Tamriel include the following: The Falmer or Snow Elves, the original Elven inhabitants of Skyrim, thought by many to be a myth.

How many races are in Tamriel?

Of the eleven sub-races, only four have been offered as playable characters: Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer and Orsimer.

How many continents are on Nirn?

Nirn contains all but five continents: Tamriel, Akavir, Pyandonea, Atmora,Yokuda and Aldmeris(or ‘Old Ehlnofey’). Tamriel is the main continent and is the setting of the Elder Scrolls games.

What race should I start in Skyrim?

The first race on our list, the Argonians, are built for thievery. They feature favored skills towards Lockpicking, Pickpocket, Sneak, Alteration, Restoration and Light Armor. They start off with the Flames and Healing spells, and regenerate health 10X faster for 60 seconds thanks to their Racial Power, Histskin.

Is khajiit a Mer?

From history (found on wiki), the Khajiit are derived from the old Aldmeri pantheon (same as all mer races). They are the product of the Daedric prince Azurah.

Where are khajiit from?

Khajiit are one of the ten default playable races in The Elder Scrolls. They are one of the beast races which inhabit the continent of Tamriel, primarily their home province of Elsweyr. They are known for their natural agility, stealth, and their production of moon sugar, which can be refined into skooma.

What other continents are on Nirn?

Geography. There are three main supercontinents on Nirn, as well as two other continents and a large island chain. They are Tamriel, Akavir, Atmora, Yokuda, Aldmeris, and Pyandonea. Tamriel is the continent that harbors all known races of men and mer, as of the Fourth Era.