Argonians in Skyrim: totally badass or freakin' awesome?
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:12 amCold-Blooded animals can't survive up there, I'm sorry. And we all know Dark Elfs are the best. Right?
It's been years since I read the Argonian Compendium, and I can't find it on The Imperial Library any more, but Argonians are one of the least fleshed-out in official lore of the races as I recall. The Argonian Compendium actually contains significant chunks of "off-the-record" chats with devs rather than official information. They are, however, definitely not warm-blooded, and most likely not fully reptilian.
Edit: found http://z8.invisionfree.com/People_of_the_Beasts/index.php?showtopic=10 posted elsewhere on the net:
BlueDev
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Re: Do Argonians lay eggs? [Re: Vireyar]
#1948270 - 11/10/03 11:04 AM
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Or because an Argonian says that he didn't hatch yesterday ... *cough* Just a figure of speech, I suppose.
Which is why I said "Perhaps it is both, as necessity demands."
Never underestimate the adaptability of Argonians, or, more specifically, the power of the Hist to allow Argonians to adapt.
I wouldn't expect to hear an Argonian born in Skyrim (or on Solstheim, for that matter) mention being hatched. Nor would I expect to hear more transient Argonians (say, members of a small, nomadic tribe) speak about laying eggs. However, in warmer climates, in places with established, stable, and permanent communities, you would likely see a great number of eggs.
This means that not only can Argonians live in Skyrim, but can be born there.
Edit: found http://z8.invisionfree.com/People_of_the_Beasts/index.php?showtopic=10 posted elsewhere on the net:
BlueDev
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Reged: 02/12/01
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Re: Do Argonians lay eggs? [Re: Vireyar]
#1948270 - 11/10/03 11:04 AM
Quote:
Or because an Argonian says that he didn't hatch yesterday ... *cough* Just a figure of speech, I suppose.
Which is why I said "Perhaps it is both, as necessity demands."
Never underestimate the adaptability of Argonians, or, more specifically, the power of the Hist to allow Argonians to adapt.
I wouldn't expect to hear an Argonian born in Skyrim (or on Solstheim, for that matter) mention being hatched. Nor would I expect to hear more transient Argonians (say, members of a small, nomadic tribe) speak about laying eggs. However, in warmer climates, in places with established, stable, and permanent communities, you would likely see a great number of eggs.
This means that not only can Argonians live in Skyrim, but can be born there.
Thanks!
Sounds encouraging.
*addendum to my earlier post: I can understand it, but I will not be too happy if they are cut.