The Four Classes and Nords

Breidr · December 2015

As I do whenever I start a new game, I've been doing some reading in my off-time, in the break room at work, when I'm supposed to be sleeping, like you do.
I've played Nords in the other two ES games I've played [Morrowind and Skyrim] but I never bothered to look into the lore surrounding the game. Having recently discovered that Norse surnames are actually rare,, I thought about making another Nord that "fits" better.

From what I can see they use "clan names" which are usually hyphenated. Is there a set list of names, or can I use some liberty to make my own?

In terms of a class, I just clicked Dragon Knight because of looks, but I'm starting to dig more into Templars as well. For a Nord "fighter" type character, how would these classes mesh into the fabric? Dragon Knights seem pretty straight forward, but the Templar gives off the Paladin/Crusader vibe that seems off for a Nord, at least to me.

I mainly came here to get information on how the classes "fit" into the universe and how I can flesh out my character more, rather than just being a "Nord Dragon Knight."

lirmie · December 2015

On the UESP there is a list of pretty much all nord names, in the lore section, under appendices, then names. That's good if you want to pick from a list or get ideas for your own. Coming up with titles and nicknames for my nordlings is always fun for me.

As for class, you can go with sorcerer if you want a "Thor" vibe, especially if your nord strongly venerates Kyne. Turning yourself into pure lightning seems like a very nord thing to do, nords are called "Children of the Sky" and can easily be associated with storms. Dragon Knight of course fits, you can even say you're using the thu'um when breathing fire and such. I can't think of anything specific for Templars, but also no reason not to go with them. Finally nightblade, also nothing strongly for or against really.

Vorcil · December 2015

Breidr wrote: »

As I do whenever I start a new game, I've been doing some reading in my off-time, in the break room at work, when I'm supposed to be sleeping, like you do.
I've played Nords in the other two ES games I've played [Morrowind and Skyrim] but I never bothered to look into the lore surrounding the game. Having recently discovered that Norse surnames are actually rare,, I thought about making another Nord that "fits" better.

From what I can see they use "clan names" which are usually hyphenated. Is there a set list of names, or can I use some liberty to make my own?

In terms of a class, I just clicked Dragon Knight because of looks, but I'm starting to dig more into Templars as well. For a Nord "fighter" type character, how would these classes mesh into the fabric? Dragon Knights seem pretty straight forward, but the Templar gives off the Paladin/Crusader vibe that seems off for a Nord, at least to me.

I mainly came here to get information on how the classes "fit" into the universe and how I can flesh out my character more, rather than just being a "Nord Dragon Knight."

A Nord with no name, by Vorcil of the Dagger:

Echoing whispers lost in cavern,
'pon my travel throughout the north,
sitting in a tavern wondering,
did stumbling knight come forth.

He perched down right next to me,
his cheeks were red with glow,
soulless, lost, and naught of glee,
he then began to moan:

"I've been through Elswyer with a Nord with no name,
It felt good to be out of the snow;
In the tundra you can remember your name,
Not quick to remember, but slow."

Pitty did I feel for him, to the eight did I pray,
he wrought out tales of battles born, for many beasts did he slay;
his deeds were lost in due time, little was his fame,
for at his birth, parents laughed with mirth, for son without a name.

Breidr · December 2015

lirmie wrote: »

On the UESP there is a list of pretty much all nord names, in the lore section, under appendices, then names. That's good if you want to pick from a list or get ideas for your own. Coming up with titles and nicknames for my nordlings is always fun for me.

As for class, you can go with sorcerer if you want a "Thor" vibe, especially if your nord strongly venerates Kyne. Turning yourself into pure lightning seems like a very nord thing to do, nords are called "Children of the Sky" and can easily be associated with storms. Dragon Knight of course fits, you can even say you're using the thu'um when breathing fire and such. I can't think of anything specific for Templars, but also no reason not to go with them. Finally nightblade, also nothing strongly for or against really.

Thanks for the information! I really need to stop being so narrow minded. A Nord sorcerer, surely not!

I've actually unknowingly created Odin. I saw the eye patch during character creation and brought back something from my old LOTRO Dwarf. Using the name Bad-Eye [hyphenated for Nord use] I made a new templar. I have one eye and use an Aedric Spear. Works for me!