Which race do you think you would be? : V - Skyrim

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:08 am

Argonian. I've always been a lizard person. I became interested about TES once I saw Argonians in Daggerfall's demo. Then I bought the full game. Without Argonians I probably wouldn't even be playing TES.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:44 pm

well khajit is my favorite race. I love their lore and the way they talk.

The topic is about what race you resemble most, not which you like. So do you behave like a cat?

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:30 am

Sounds more like an Orc to be honest lol

No, sounds far more Bosmer-ish.

No damaging plant-life. Only eat animals. Hunt all the time. Bosmer.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:20 pm

The topic is about what race you resemble most, not which you like. So do you behave like a cat? :smile:

oh well then i guess i would be imperial,cant see myself as anything else.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:56 am

In real life I'd be a Nord (due to Norse ancestry - came over with the Normans from Scandinavia) or a Breton (due to Celtic ancestry - and living in Britain). That or a Khajiit (due to Romani Gypsy ancestry - Romani originate from India)

Personally I'd rather be a Nord as they are my favourite race. Khajiit are possibly my second.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:56 am

With my luck...I'd wake up as a damn Skeever.

Care to elaborate? :smile:

If there is a 50/50 chance of heads or tails. Then that translates into a 100% chance of me getting neither. Which in turn means the Skeever will most likely be on a roasting spit.

EDIT :

The topic is about what race you resemble most, not which you like. So do you behave like a cat? :smile:

That word is not mentioned in the OP.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:49 am

I guess Imperial, since "boring and average" is the best description for any European.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:14 pm

I guess Imperial, since "boring and average" is the best description for any European.

I instantly got Southern European for Imperials and Northern Europeans for Nords. Especially in Skyrim.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:29 am

I instantly got Southern European for Imperials and Northern Europeans for Nords. Especially in Skyrim.

Yes, but what about Eastern Europeans who happen to live in Central Europe? TES doesn't have an equivalent to Slavic races and Central Europe is more Cyrodiil than Skyrim.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:54 pm

I guess Imperial, since "boring and average" is the best description for any European.

I'd be an Altmer. Taller than other races, known for their magical aptitude, not brute strength; working with their minds, diregarding those they don't deem worthy. Distant, wary and with goals well over their heads.
I'm not a racist, though, quite the opposite. I''d be more likely to join the Psijics than the Thalmor.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:07 pm

Yes, but what about Eastern Europeans who happen to live in Central Europe? TES doesn't have an equivalent to Slavic races and Central Europe is more Cyrodiil than Skyrim.

Hmm good point. I think it depends on the type of Slavs, Baltic Slavs and Slavs from Northeastern Russia I'd group with Northern European and Balkan Slavs I'd group with Southern Europeans. I was talking about splitting Europe into North and South, not the actual region of Northern Europe. Thinking mainly from a aesthetic point as well.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:59 am

Khajiit probably, simply because I have a spanish/greek ancestry and I do a lot of travelling... But personality wise I'd have to say I'm more Dwemer as they favored logic over things such as religion and had an interest in developing technologies

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:58 am

Khajiit probably, simply because I have a spanish/greek ancestry and I do a lot of travelling... But personality wise I'd have to say I'm more Dwemer as they favored logic over things such as religion and had an interest in developing technologies :smile:

You got Spanish from Khajiit ? I got Morrocan or other Arabic cultures.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:19 pm

Sload.

>.>

Oh, why is that? Do you look so...eh, charming?

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:00 pm

Khajiit probably, simply because I have a spanish/greek ancestry and I do a lot of travelling... But personality wise I'd have to say I'm more Dwemer as they favored logic over things such as religion and had an interest in developing technologies :smile:

I'm pretty sure that Dwemer are (if anything) similar to Greeks...

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:12 pm

I'm pretty sure that Dwemer are (if anything) similar to Greeks...

Yeah I realised that after I wrote it haha

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:30 am

If one day you woke up to find that your whole reality had flipped and you existed in the Elder Scrolls universe which race do you think you would be and why?

I think I'd be a Breton and I'll get back to you on why.

(Don't forget the other races that are mentioned through lore but aren't necessarily seen).

P.S.: WOULD be not WANT to be.

Going by my personality and outlook on the world, I'd either be a Dunmer or I'd be a Dremora. Plus I'm Wiccan (worship multiple Gods, and firmly believe in Magick and its power), so that lends itself to the Dunmer/Dremora result.

It depends on the day as to which one I'd be...

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:47 pm

You got Spanish from Khajiit ? I got Morrocan or other Arabic cultures.

Some of the Spanish cities have quite a lot of Arabic influence actually, it was occupied by Arabs for some time. But I do see where you're coming from, after I wrote it I realised I'm more Dwemer than anything haha

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:47 am

Hmm good point. I think it depends on the type of Slavs, Baltic Slavs and Slavs from Northeastern Russia I'd group with Northern European and Balkan Slavs I'd group with Southern Europeans. I was talking about splitting Europe into North and South, not the actual region of Northern Europe. Thinking mainly from a aesthetic point as well.

Not sure what you mean by Baltic Slavs - if you count Russia separately, that leaves only Poland. You were probably thinking of Balts (Latvia, Lithuania).

Estonia could be grouped with FInland as they have the same ancestry. It's true that no race in TES is based on Slavs, but West Slavs could probably pass for Imperials. East Slavs as Nords? Well, if you think of all the mead and drinking contestes, yeah, maybe

But otherwise they don't have much in common with Scandinavians.

And South Slavs are in no way Imperials.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:01 am

Not sure what you mean by Baltic Slavs - if you count Russia separately, that leaves only Poland. You were probably thinking of Balts (Latvia, Lithuania).

Estonia could be grouped with FInland as they have the same ancestry. It's true that no race in TES is based on Slavs, but West Slavs could probably pass for Imperials. East Slavs as Nords? Well, if you think of all the mead and drinking contestes, yeah, maybe :tongue:

But otherwise they don't have much in common with Scandinavians.

And South Slavs are in no way Imperials.

Wasn't Russia founded by Swedish Vikings ? Or at least the kingdom that would eventually become Russia. I know it's a bit of a controversial theory.

I did mean Latvia/Lithuania but I've just noticed they aren't actually classed as Slavic.

I just mean appearance wise. Generally Southern slavs have darker hair and eyes than other Slavic groups (I think).

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:38 am

Some of the Spanish cities have quite a lot of Arabic influence actually, it was occupied by Arabs for some time. But I do see where you're coming from, after I wrote it I realised I'm more Dwemer than anything haha

Yeah that's true.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:07 pm

Wasn't Russia founded by Swedish Vikings ? Or at least the kingdom that would eventually become Russia. I know it's a bit of a controversial theory.

No. No they weren't.
They came from the south, from the remains of what was once the Eastern Roman Empire after the original empire split in half.

» Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:27 pm

No. No they weren't.
They came from the south, from the remains of what was once the Eastern Roman Empire after the original empire split in half.

Ah apologies. I knew it was debatable.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:34 am

Difficult to say, my friends always typecast me as an Altmer and although I love them I think Dunmer or simply Imperial would fit me much better, looks(Imperial) and background(Dunmer) or at least fourth era Dunmer. Got that whole temple destroyed diaspora shtick going on.
I have to agree with my friends though that my physical height and personality can be Altmerish...I can be really arrogant if I know what I am good at and when people try to challenge me in those areas but I also know my limits and do not boast hmmm

Really hard for me to place myself honestly.

» Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:45 am

Argonain already got a matching tail