Horses are quadrupedal animals used for travel. They may occasionally be eaten, but this is considered in bad taste, and their hides can be tanned into leather.
There are many different varieties of horses found across Tamriel, but cannot adapt to Vvardenfell's harsh climate.[1] They are bred for many purposes, including combat, sport, and labor. Horses can be outfitted in armor.[2][3] As with many creatures, horses can be reanimated by necromancers.[4]
Two Septim emperors died from falling off a horse. The first being Cephorus I in 3E 140 at sixty-three years old.[5] The second one was Uriel VI in 3E 320, who despite the efforts of the finest Imperial healers, could not be saved.[6][7]
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The Eternal Champion on horseback
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Skeletal Horse (ESO)
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A Mind-Shriven Horse (ESO)
Notable HorsesEdit
ArvakEdit
Arvak is a unique horse found in the Soul Cairn. He and his owner were brought to the Soul Cairn together and separated. He can be temporarily summoned to Tamriel with a spell.
- Found in: Skyrim
ShadowmereEdit
Shadowmere is a unique horse associated with the Dark Brotherhood. It is black with red eyes, and is more powerful than most other horses, possibly even immortal.
War MasterEdit
War Master is the steed of the God of War Reymon Ebonarm. War Master is said to be a massive golden stallion who Ebonarm rides into battle. War Master's golden radiance has been compared to a summer's setting sun.[8]
BreedsEdit
Bay HorseEdit
A breed of horse in Cyrodiil, with a dark brown color. The Imperial Legion train many of these as mounts, and they can also be found wild in Cyrodiil.
- Found in: Oblivion
Bay Dun HorseEdit
A type of horse bred for speed and agility, often used by scouts. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Black HorseEdit
Black Horses are a type of horse breed. In Cyrodiil, they are associated with Cheydinhal and considered the fastest breed in the province.[10] Black horses have also been sighted in the wilds of Skyrim.
- Found in: Oblivion, Skyrim Creation Club
Brown Paint HorseEdit
A strong variety of horse favored by farmers and traders. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Chestnut HorseEdit
A breed of horse in Cyrodiil, where they can be found either wild or domesticated.
- Found in: Oblivion, Skyrim Creation Club
Dapple Gray PalfreyEdit
An intelligent variety of horse favored by nobles. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Imperial HorseEdit
A fierce white breed.[9]
- Found in: ESO
Midnight SteedEdit
A black breed of horse with exceptional endurance. When bred with a Skyrim ice-horse, it can produce White Mane Horses. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Paint HorseEdit
The slowest breed of horse in Cyrodiil, where they can be found either wild or domesticated.
- Found in: Oblivion
Palomino HorseEdit
Palomino Horses are strong, fast horses preferred by couriers and sportsmen. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Piebald DestrierEdit
Piebald Destriers are warhorses known for their courage and tenacity. [9]
- Found in: ESO
ReachmareEdit
A type of horse native to the Druadach Mountains in the Reach known for their tenacity, fighting spirit and hardiness.[11] They can be temperamental and it is hard to earn their trust.[12]
- Found in: Lore
Shadowghost HorseEdit
Shadowghost Horses are found on misty nights when the moons are dark. They are not known to be bred, and are only found in the wild. Because of this, they are captured by Shadowghost Wranglers, who break them for riding.[9] Shadowghost ponies are said to appear on nights during Witches Festival near the graves of children, and are easily caught if lured with a carrot or apple.[13]
- Found in: ESO
Skyrim Ice-HorseEdit
A variety of horse presumably found in Skyrim. When bred with a Midnight Steed, it can produce a White Mane Horse. [9]
- Found in: Lore
Sorrel HorseEdit
A dependable[9] brown breed of horse.
- Found in: ESO
White HorseEdit
White Horses are a type of horse breed. In Cyrodiil, they are associated with Anvil and considered the strongest breed in the province.[14] The southern Nibenese county of Leyawiin uses the Ivory Horse as their coat of arms. But its origins are unknown and is associated with a couple myths. One tradition ties it to the ancient hero, Pelinal Whitestrake but one from the days of myth claims that Blackwood was the home to a white horse of divine strength and shining beauty that protected the Niben River's banks.[15]
- Found in: Oblivion
White Mane HorseEdit
A cross between a Midnight Steed and a Skyrim ice-horse. [9]
- Found in: ESO
White-Gold Imperial CourserEdit
A variety created after years of extensive breeding, said to be the most beautiful horse in all of Tamriel and owned only by the wealthiest.[9] White-Gold ponies are said to have been bred as the birthday present for a noble's daughter, though it is debated throughout Cyrodiil which family claims this prestige.[13]
- Found in: ESO
Winter Dapple GrayEdit
A dappled gray horse. Looks fashionable when bedecked with festive garland.
- Found in: ESO
Witch Knight ChargerEdit
A variety of horse bred by the Reachmen during their invasion of High Rock, inspired by the horses of the Breton mounted knights. [9]
- Found in: ESO
Yokudan ChargerEdit
The Yokudan Charger is a breed found in the Alik'r Desert of Hammerfell.[16] They are descendants of the gray Yokudan Warhorses brought from Yokuda by the Ra Gada.[17][18] These horses are exceptional for their ability to traverse the Alik'r Desert's terrain, unlike other horse breeds. They are also the primary steed of choice for the Gallants of Hammerfell, the knights of the province. The Redguard family in Aswala Stables breed and exclusively sell Yokudan Chargers.[16] The Galvanic Storm Steed is a breed of Yokudan Charger that is infused with the magic of Storm Atronachs.[19]
- Found in: ESO
Yokudan WarhorseEdit
The Yokudan Warhorse was a breed from Akos Kasaz, the largest island on Yokuda. These horses were brought across the Eltheric Ocean by Yaghoub,[16] who later founded Sentinel.[20] These horses live on through the Yokudan Charger of modern-day Alik'r and because of this, some people call the original warhorses, the Forebear.[16][18]
Other HorsesEdit
Frost MareEdit
Frost Mares are horses of solid ice, thought to be from the icy plane of Takubar.[21]
- Found in: ESO
Nightmare CourserEdit
Nightmare Coursers are flaming black horses that may have been created or influenced by Mehrunes Dagon. [9]
- Found in: ESO
NotesEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Garothmuk gro-Muzgub's dialogue in Morrowind
- ^ Oblivion Horse Armor DLC
- ^ Dwarven War Horse mount appearance and description in ESO
- ^ Fang Lair Courser and Skeletal Horse mount description in ESO
- ^ The Wolf Queen, v8 — Waughin Jarth
- ^ Brief History of the Empire v 4 — Stronach k'Thojj III
- ^ The Third Era Timeline — Jaspus Ignateous
- ^ The Ebon Arm — Witten Rol
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n ESO mount descriptions/Crown Store blurbs
- ^ Tovas Selvani's dialogue in Oblivion
- ^ Reachmare Horse Blanket item description in ESO
- ^ Flora and Fauna of the Druadach Mountains — Telraves Decanis, Imperial Botanist
- ^ a b ESO pet descriptions/Crown Store blurbs
- ^ Clesa's dialogue in Oblivion
- ^ Traveler's Guide to Leyawiin — Astinia Isauricus; published 1 Frost Fall, 2E 569
- ^ a b c d Legend of the Yokudan Chargers — Honnorah af-Lahreq
- ^ Gray Yokudan Charger mount description in ESO
- ^ a b A Child's Tamriel Bestiary — Shane gro-Orath (Clever, no? Ha, ha!)
- ^ Galvanic Storm Steed mount description in ESO
- ^ Sentinel, the Jewel of Alik'r — The Unveiled Azadiyeh, Songbird of Satakalaam
- ^ Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Store Showcase