What is your favorite race?

Marik_Vash

Time for something of a more light-hearted nature compared to my last poll. I noticed several threads about this subject, but not a single poll to gather a concise figure.

So, as the title states... Which of the ten playable races as seen in "The Elder Scrolls: Online" or the Elder Scrolls Universe en large is your number-one, all-time, never-to-be-beaten, favorite?

Please feel free to offer explanations along with your votes!

Marik_Vash

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

(Apologies for the italics code in the poll... I thought that would work. Sadly, I don't think I can edit them out now that it's posted.)

Marik_Vash

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

For me, it's a really difficult decision; especially with as many characters as I have. A toss-up between Breton, Dunmer and Khajiit.

I think, however, I'll have to go with the race of my current main-character from TESO, and she is a Dunmer.

tplink3r1

Altmer [i](High Elf)[/i]

Altmer master race.

dodgehopper_ESO

I have a hard time choosing, because what is my favorite is also bound up in the storylines of other Elder Scroll games. I will say though, that I really like what Imperial is in this edition of TES. It would seem for the first time that its actually a race that conquered tamriel. The traits suit the phalanx style combat too. They're also interesting from a story perspective since they're the underdogs whose homeland is taken over by Mannimarco.

reggielee

Khajiit

khajit are most awesome

Kevaliji

Orsimer [i](Orc)[/i]

Orc

Because we eat the babies of our enemies.

Nox_Aeterna

Nord

That is a really , really hard call , i played chars of all the races over the dif ES games.

In the end , guess i will pick the nords.

Still_Mind

Breton

Bretons, because I love their racial skills :P

Dekkameron

Nord

Whilst i don't play one, Nord are my fave

Laurelinde

Argonian

Saxhleel now and forever!

ShadowWolf613

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

in EVERY elder scrolls game I've always chose the dunmer AKA Dark elves because they where my favorite. But here i play an argonian, breton, and a wood elf.

AlexDougherty

Khajiit

It's between the Dunmer, Khajiit and Argonians for me, I don't hate the others, but they feel not quite me.

Sakiri

Nord and Dunmer usually. Sometimes Khajiit though skyrim annoyed me. Not only were the tails too long, but they were unnaturally stiff.

Here I have a Nord DK main and Bosmer alts. Bosmer werewolf alts...

The_Sadist

Breton

In previous Elder Scrolls games I typically gravitated towards the magically inclined so it's a toss up between Breton, Altmer and Dunmer.

I personally think Breton would be my choice, they get a water down version of the Altmer's natural magicka affinity but none of their xenophobia and superiority complex. I only wish there was a way to make Breton look a little more Altmer-ish, having Mer in your ancestry should be pronounced and whatnot.

That being said I love house Telvanni, the Dunmer architecture and the Tribunal.. The Chimer were pretty awesome. Lastly the Altmer were always my 'go to race' when playing due to how easy it was to get copious amounts of magicka.

Ahh indecision! Breton, they're pretty awesome. I don't actually have a Breton yet.. But I do have a Dunmer and an Altmer Sorcerer, so I might make a third eventually.

Sleepydan

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

Cuz morrowind

Brasseurfb16_ESO

Argonian

I would first have chosen the Khajiits because I love the way how they speak and how shifty they are. But after seeing the relationship between the Argonians and the Hist, I clearly changed my mind!

Argonians are awesome!

Syntse

Khajiit

WhitePawPrints

Khajiit

Khajiit.

Usually they are one of the most peaceful races along with the Argonians, but that was the time before the age of Mer and Men. Before the flu that wiped out most of the Khajiit population, the Khajiit hardly had any in-fighting; no records that I've found of slavery and little issues with Skooma because moon sugar is potent enough for them. Maybe I'm a romantic that way and just like for the society of peace to exist.

Imagine an Orc as Emperor over Tamriel...

Marik_Vash

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

WhitePawPrints wrote: »

Khajiit.

Usually they are one of the most peaceful races along with the Argonians, but that was the time before the age of Mer and Men. Before the flu that wiped out most of the Khajiit population, the Khajiit hardly had any in-fighting; no records that I've found of slavery and little issues with Skooma because moon sugar is potent enough for them. Maybe I'm a romantic that way and just like for the society of peace to exist.

Imagine an Orc as Emperor over Tamriel...

@WhitePawPrints

The Khajiit have always been among my favorite races, as well. There's something about the intrigue of being among the oldest civilizations in Tamriel, with the ruins of ancient temples buried beneath the relentless sands of the wastelands of the north, that peaks my imagination. In addition to their direct connection to the moons, Masser and Secunda, which surrounds the race with a distinctly mystical air.

Though, to be fair, they also hold more than a few gladiatorial arenas; particularly the Thizzrini Arena in Dune where combatants fight to the death for fame and glory. They also have conflicts with the Bosmer of Valenwood that stretch back centuries, tying in with their creation mythology.

As for in-fighting -- I haven't been able to find any significant instances ever since the formation of the Province of Elsweyr in 2E 309, two hundred and seventy-three years before TESO.

The Khajiit are sensualists, living to enjoy life for the sake of life itself. Most of the time, they are peaceful, good-natured, and good -- if sometimes odd -- humored, but they are also as often ferocious warriors as they are guileful traders or sly thieves.

Moonsugar itself is grown as a cash crop throughout Elsweyr, and is a valuable commodity as a staple of Khajiiti cuisine and cooking; which is often rich in flavor and sweetness. Addiction to the cane plant can occur, but typically only when consuming the sugar in its raw form in quantities that exceed its commercial use. It's not until being distilled and refined that moonsugar becomes its infamous product: skooma. The skooma trade has a significant presence in Elsweyr, as Elsweyr is the key supplier of the plants, but you would be surprised by how many Khajiit speak out against skooma and those that distill and peddle it; actively acting against it, and seeking to root it out as a matter of honor.

There is certainly more to them than the curiously spoken cat-men we meet as down-on-their-luck criminals and smugglers from the other installments in the Elder Scrolls series.

WhitePawPrints

Khajiit

Marik_Vash wrote: »

@WhitePawPrints

The Khajiit have always been among my favorite races, as well. There's something about the intrigue of being among the oldest civilizations in Tamriel, with the ruins of ancient temples buried beneath the relentless sands of the wastelands of the north, that peaks my imagination. In addition to their direct connection to the moons, Masser and Secunda, which surrounds the race with a distinctly mystical air.

Though, to be fair, they also hold more than a few gladiatorial arenas; particularly the Thizzrini Arena in Dune where combatants fight to the death for fame and glory. They also have conflicts with the Bosmer of Valenwood that stretch back centuries, tying in with their creation mythology.

As for in-fighting -- I haven't been able to find any significant instances ever since the formation of the Province of Elsweyr in 2E 309, two hundred and seventy-three years before TESO.

The Khajiit are sensualists, living to enjoy life for the sake of life itself. Most of the time, they are peaceful, good-natured, and good -- if sometimes odd -- humored, but they are also as often ferocious warriors as they are guileful traders or sly thieves.

Moonsugar itself is grown as a cash crop throughout Elsweyr, and is a valuable commodity as a staple of Khajiiti cuisine and cooking; which is often rich in flavor and sweetness. Addiction to the cane plant can occur, but typically only when consuming the sugar in its raw form in quantities that exceed its commercial use. It's not until being distilled and refined that moonsugar becomes its infamous product: skooma. The skooma trade has a significant presence in Elsweyr, as Elsweyr is the key supplier of the plants, but you would be surprised by how many Khajiit speak out against skooma and those that distill and peddle it; actively acting against it, and seeking to root it out as a matter of honor.

There is certainly more to them than the curiously spoken cat-men we meet as down-on-their-luck criminals and smugglers from the other installments in the Elder Scrolls series.

You certainly know a lot about your Khajiit lore. Unfortunately I have not found as much lore books as I'd like on Khajiit and their history but I'm still fascinated by their culture and actively searching for more books to read.

It's a shame what the Skooma has done to the Moonsugar industry now that the Dominion has formed. The farmers on Khanarthi's Roost are too intimidated by the (cursed) Thalmor beause of Skooma.

This one denounces the Skooma trade, and will have nothing to do with it. Ka'za enjoys Moonsugar from time to time though. This one's paws also hurt from being forced to walk like a plantigrade human.

The in-fighting I heard about was from one of the Shoddycast lore videos. I think it was after one of the plagues nearly wiped out the Khajiit, their race kind of split until the formation of the Dominion. Not sure if they were just isolating or if there was active in-fighting.

This one dislikes fighting other Khajiiti but does not mind stealing from an Orc.

I don't really roleplay that much but when I'm in a province of Elsweyr then I can't help but to take my time and mingle with the NPC's. Use of emoticons increase for me when I'm in Reaper's March or on Khanarthi's Roost.

It is true there is the Arena in Reaper's March. I don't know the history of it, if it was created by the Khajiit before the Dominion or if it was always there. I didn't quite like the idea of that gladiatorial arena.

Marik_Vash

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

@WhitePawPrints‌

I would highly recommend looking into the "Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel", as authored and illustrated by the character Flaccus Terentius. It provides some invaluable information about the many different societies throughout Tamriel. I acquired my copy along with my Imperial Edition purchase.

Along with the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages, it has been my primary insight into the more obscure civilizations of Tamriel, like the Khajiit of Elsweyr. As it is an official work directly from the developers behind the game, it's all entirely accurate; excepting the odd quip from the opinionated Imperial author, Flaccus.

gloryhammer

Argonian

I always played a dark elf in TES, but this time my fav is khajit, followed by argonian and imperial.

WhitePawPrints

Khajiit

Marik_Vash wrote: »

@WhitePawPrints‌

I would highly recommend looking into the "Improved Emperor's Guide to Tamriel", as authored and illustrated by the character Flaccus Terentius. It provides some invaluable information about the many different societies throughout Tamriel. I acquired my copy along with my Imperial Edition purchase.

Along with the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages, it has been my primary insight into the more obscure civilizations of Tamriel, like the Khajiit of Elsweyr. As it is an official work directly from the developers behind the game, it's all entirely accurate; excepting the odd quip from the opinionated Imperial author, Flaccus.

I have the Emperor's Guide to Tamriel but haven't read through much of it. I'm trying to read it in consecutive order but I keep getting stuck on Orcs. Maybe I'll skip ahead to the Khajiiti and Argonians.

Unofficial Elder Scroll Pages? Is that a website? I learned a bit of my information through some of the websites before Elder Scrolls Online was released; including some of the thought-to-be extinct (and likely extinct) races.

Khajiit have received negative reputation through thieving and Skooma, but they will remain my favorite over the other races. Argonians have similar reputation considering they're thought of being responsible for most plagues, because they're immune to all of them, but they're rather interesting too. Though the fact of a non-mammal race having breasts on their females is odd... I don't know if any lore can explain that.

Victus

Redguard

Gotta vote for my sentimental favorite, the Redguards. Not sure why I went with that the first time I played Daggerfall (as a Monk no less) but it has stuck as my traditional favorite. I did play/enjoy Nord and Dunmer as well but a close second has to be Argonians... the customization on them is so cool to play with!

BKTHNDR

Redguard

Redguard. I really like their history. I also like that they're arguable the best sword fighters in Tamriel.

Marik_Vash

Dunmer [i](Dark Elf)[/i]

@WhitePawPrints‌

The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages is indeed a website, similar to many wikias you see for various games or series. It has been around since 1995, and is easily my go-to site for Elder Scrolls information just ahead of the Elder Scrolls wikia.

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Main_Page

It has a slew of pages, ranging from details about in-game quests, lore compilations, transcriptions of in-game books, to pages dedicated to the methodology behind each races' naming parameters.

Criselli

Altmer [i](High Elf)[/i]

tplink3r1 wrote: »

Altmer master race.

^This! Ironically their Breton slaves would be my runner up choice.

ArRashid

Breton

Bretons are the master race.
ALL 3 racials are useful for EVERY POSSIBLE CLASS AND PLAYSTYLE (may not be THE best for melee heavy builds that are better off with Khajiit, Imperial or Redguard racials, but they are still useful). Not to mention they look great (unlike other MERs)

WhitePawPrints

Khajiit

Marik_Vash wrote: »

@WhitePawPrints‌

The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages is indeed a website, similar to many wikias you see for various games or series. It has been around since 1995, and is easily my go-to site for Elder Scrolls information just ahead of the Elder Scrolls wikia.

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Main_Page

It has a slew of pages, ranging from details about in-game quests, lore compilations, transcriptions of in-game books, to pages dedicated to the methodology behind each races' naming parameters.

Certainly a wealth of knowledge, but very overwhelming to browse. The amount of lore that the Elder Scrolls has is immense, and that is great for players who really enjoy their games having depth. It's a bit much to read all of it but this site has already come useful. I was able to find some lost knowledge that I had forgotten about, and be able to research some of the previous Elder Scroll titles.

Though I fear what some Internet communities would do with the race, I'm very interested in the Lilmothiit. There is so limited information on this race, and I think I only found one actual in-game book that mentioned them, but I'd love to learn more about them. A race that has mysteriously disappeared in the unreachable reaches of Black Marsh could have lots of potential for creating a character's story. I don't really role play, but I love coming up with stories behind my characters. Maybe if the Lilmothiit were to eventually become a playable race (hope beyond hope), I would have to change my vote on this topic.

The_Sadist

Breton

Criselli wrote: »

tplink3r1 wrote: »

Altmer master race.

^This! Ironically their Breton slaves would be my runner up choice.

Long forgotten history! And it wasn't the Bretons themselves who were slaves, they are Aldmeri-Nedic hybrid, so the Nedic individuals were slaves and the Bretons were the outcome of.. intermingling .

I was always a little bit disappointed with the Breton appearance, in my opinion they should be slightly more Almderi in appearance.. but eh.