Rubber is an elastic material. Throughout Tamriel and beyond, rubber has found a multitude of applications across various cultures.[1][2][3]
Rubber mallets, were used to alleviate discomfort associated with arthritic joints, though their effectiveness was a subject of a debate.[4]
In ancient times, Argonians utilized it in the fabrication of their garments. Rubber-soled sandals were a standard choice for footwear among all social classes, often paired with fringed leg wraps, anklets, and shin guards by those of higher status.[1] Modern Argonians also utilize rubber. Teeba-Bassu players of the swampy region of Blackwood were known to employ a hard rubber balls wrapped in death hopper hide, providing them a perfect grip even in the muddiest of conditions.[5] In Murkmire, some of the rubber products were made of the Hist sap. Among the items made with the use of the Hist sap rubber were telescoping wamasu prods. They were properly insulated to protect against the electrical discharges of the wamasu.[6]
Rubber was often used to craft toys. Khajiit and Argonians alike were known to use rubber to craft toys. In Elsweyr, realistic rubber squeeze mouse toys made from cooked gray rubber were designed to amuse and startle with their lifelike squeaking.[2] Argonians were known to craft frog-shaped squeaky toys, known as the squeaky tsonashap. They were made of soft rubber, and were popular among their hatchlings.[7] Rubber was also used for other forms of amusement. Rubber-lined mammoth snout snorkels, perfect for diving, were available and sold by Argonian merchants.[8][9]
Rubber was also utilized by the denizens of the Clockwork City. Residents of the Sotha Sil's realm have found an unconventional use for rubber, utilizing it in the creation of thermal conductive mesh, which is then encased in cloth and repurposed as a flexible blanket.[10] Clockwork's inventiveness doesn't stop there. Nasal kerchiefs made from remarkably soft rubber squares were favored by some of its residents, despite its haphazard appearance and impractical nature.[11] They also uutilized blood billows, made of rubber bladders. They were manually compressed to aid in the circulation of a patient's blood, ideally by a skilled factotum or someone with a keen sense of rhythm.[12] In the city, thin rubber pouches were employed to store small meals and delicate research samples. They were airtight and suitable for vacuum sealing, aiding in preservation.[13]
Marsh Waders were durable rubber overalls specially designed to effectively shield against both bog water and any potential inhabitants found within them. They were not uncommon in Hew's Bane.[14] Blood rugs were stain-proof and backed with rubber. They were a common sight in Tamriel.[15] Some festive blankets in Western Skyrim were known for vibrant patterned linen on one side, complemented by a waterproof rubber backing on the other, serving as a protective barrier to keep clothing dry during snowy picnics.[3]
Rubber even found its way into the realm of thievery, with heavy clay water jugs featuring well-designed rubber seals. Clever thieves often repurposed these seals for clandestine climbing endeavors.[16]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Crafting Motif 70: Elder Argonian Style — Concordia Mercius
- ^ a b Rubber Squeeze Mouse item description in ESO
- ^ a b Festive Snow Blanket item description in ESO: Greymoor
- ^ Joint Hammer item description in ESO
- ^ Teeba-Bassu Ball item description in ESO: Blackwood
- ^ Wamasu Handler's Prod item description in ESO: Murkmire
- ^ Squeaky Tsonashap item description in ESO: Murkmire
- ^ Mammoth Snout Surprise Snorkel item description in ESO
- ^ Doubts-the-Moon in ESO
- ^ Thermal Conductive Mesh item description in ESO: Clockwork City
- ^ Impractical Nasal Kerchief item description in ESO: Clockwork City
- ^ Blood Billows item description in ESO: Clockwork City
- ^ Preservation Bag item description in ESO: Clockwork City
- ^ Marsh Waders item description in ESO: Thieves Guild
- ^ Blood Rug item description in ESO
- ^ Suction-Sealed Water Jug item description in ESO