Reaver is a term used by the Nords of Solstheim to refer to out-islanders, people who inhabit the Sea of Ghosts and raid the northern coasts of Tamriel. These raiders spend most of their time at sea and generally target one-hut settlements and hunting camps, dropping off small raiding parties rather than beaching their ships for fear that their vessels would be stolen or burned.[1] The strongest warriors in sea reaver groups are considered barbarians.[2]
Reavers were a common sight on Solstheim both before and after the events of the Red Year.[3][4] Many Fourth Era reavers are Dunmer in origin.[5]:186
GalleryEdit
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Reavers in the Solstheim ashlands (Dragonborn)
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A raider's burning longship along the Frozen Coast of Skyrim (ESO)
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A reaver outlaw (ESO)
NotesEdit
- The term "reaver" is used in other contexts as well. It usually refers to berserkers or individuals who have gone feral.[6][7][8][9]
- Not all Nordic reavers confined their activities to the northern islands. Certain tales recount the exploits of reavers like Ulgar Stonebeard, who opted to plunder the Reach instead.[10]
See AlsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Reaver dialogue in Morrowind: Bloodmoon
- ^ Barbarian class description in Morrowind
- ^ Reavers in Morrowind: Bloodmoon
- ^ Reavers in Skyrim: Dragonborn
- ^ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Prima Official Game Guide
- ^ Bone Reaver in ESO
- ^ Harrowfiend Reaver in ESO
- ^ Diseased Reaver in ESO
- ^ Berne Clan Reaver in ESO
- ^ Scary Tales of the Druadach, Book 2 — Cassia Volcatia, Traveling Scribe