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Ethnic Groups in The Elder Scrolls

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There are many races on Nirn that, like real life, all share the similar origins. In the main games, there are 10 playable races, however many ethnic groups belong to these races, as well as additional non-playable races with their own cultures and subcultures. Below is a list of all the various ethnic groups you can find on Tamriel, as well as which race they belong to, and a short history. For more details on a specific ethnic group, race, or culture, see the lore pages linked under each section.

Et'AdaEdit

Lore:Gods

The et'Ada are the "original spirits",[1] a race of divine beings resulting from the interplay of Anu and Padomay.[1]

AedraEdit

Lore:Aedra

The Aedra are original beings that arose from the interplay of Anu and Padomay.[1] They are regarded as the counterparts and opposites of the Daedra, but the distinction originated after their birth, during the creation of the Mundus. The Aedric beings played a leading role in the creation of Mundus (and became bound to the Earth Bones) causing them to commonly be considered the creators of the mortal world.

DaedraEdit

Lore:Daedra

Daedra (/deɪ.dɹə/ or /diː.dɹə/) are divine beings that did not take part in the creation of the Mundus, and thus retain the full breadth of their power. They have a very real impact on the mortal realm; in one way or another, Daedric influence touches everyone on Tamriel.[1]

Magna GeEdit

Lore:Magna_Ge

Magna Ge, also called Magne-Ge, literally the "Children of Magnus", and "Star-Orphans", are a family of divine beings that fled Nirn soon after its creation, following Magnus, the architect.[1] These Anuic spirits left tears in the veil of Oblivion as they retreated to Aetherius, allowing its light to reach Mundus. The Magna Ge are now synonymous with the stars, which they created.[2]

EhlnofeyEdit

Lore:Ehlnofey

The Ehlnofey, sometimes spelled Elhnofey,[1] of the Dawn Era are a group of et'Ada who, along with the Hist, decided not to abandon Mundus, and instead worked to keep it viable. They remained in the mortal realm and populated it, becoming the progenitors of the modern races.[2]

HistEdit

Lore:Hist

Argonians claim that the Hist trees of Black Marsh were the original life forms on Tamriel. The Hist were considered bystanders of the war between the Ehlnofey, but most of their realm was destroyed as the war passed over it.[4] The Hist acknowledge Sithis' role as the "Original Creator".[5]

Early ElvesEdit

Lore:Mer

These elvish races no longer exist due to splitting off into other races. They existed during the 1st era which is twice as long as all other eras combined, and the Merethic era before time was recorded.

AldmerEdit

Lore:Aldmer

AyleidsEdit

Lore:Ayleid

DirenniEdit

Lore:Ayleid

ChimerEdit

Lore:Chimer

DwemerEdit

Lore:Dwemer

Modern ElvesEdit

Lore:Mer

These are the elvish races still around in a post 2nd era Tamriel

AltmerEdit

Lore:Altmer

DunmerEdit

Lore:Dunmer

VelothiEdit

Lore:Ashlander

IndorilEdit

Lore:Indoril

TelvanniEdit

Lore:Telvanni

DresEdit

Lore:Dres

HlaaluEdit

Lore:Hlaalu

RedoranEdit

Lore:Redoran

FalmerEdit

Lore:Falmer

Snow ElvesEdit

Lore:Snow_Elf

OrsimerEdit

Lore:Orsimer

Wood OrcsEdit

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Iron OrcsEdit

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TumnoshEdit

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MorkulEdit

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ShatulEdit

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IgrunEdit

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BagrakhEdit

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FharunEdit

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MaormerEdit

Lore:Maormer

BosmerEdit

Lore:Bosmer

Early ManEdit

Lore:Man

NedesEdit

Lore:Nede

Al-GemhaEdit

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Al-HaredEdit

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DurakiEdit

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Men of GeEdit

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HorwalliEdit

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KeptuEdit

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KothriEdit

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ManmeriEdit

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OrmaEdit

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PerenaEdit

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YespestEdit

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YokduansEdit

Lore:Yokuda

Modern ManEdit

Lore:Man

NordsEdit

Lore:Nord

WesternersEdit

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Western holds of Skyrim

EasternersEdit

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Old holds of Skyrim

BrumicEdit

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Nords from Bruma

SkaalEdit

Lore:Skaal

Nords in Solthsiem

AtmoransEdit

Lore:Atmora

Nords still in Atmora and Roscera

RedguardsEdit

Lore:Redguard

Ra'GadaEdit

Lore:Forebears

Na-TotambuEdit

Lore:Crowns

Ash'AbahEdit

Lore:Ash'abah

ImperialsEdit

Lore:Imperial

ColoviansEdit

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NibeneseEdit

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HeartlandersEdit

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BretonsEdit

Lore:Breton

ReachmenEdit

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Beast RacesEdit

Lore:Betmer

KhajiitEdit

Lore:Khajiit

PellitineEdit

Lore:Pellitine

AnaquinaEdit

Lore:Anaquina

RimmenEdit

Lore:Rimmen

ArgoniansEdit

Lore:Argonian

Adzi-KosleelEdit

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AgacephsEdit

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ArcheinsEdit

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Copper-EyesEdit

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Gee-RusleelEdit

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Hee-TepsleelEdit

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Kota-VimleelEdit

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Moss-SkinsEdit

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Naga-KurEdit

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PaatruEdit

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Tum-TaleelEdit

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SarpaEdit

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Su-ZahleelEdit

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Veeskhleel-TzelEdit

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Wasseek-haleelEdit

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Xit-XahtEdit

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Lore:Giant

Skyrim GiantsEdit

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Wrothgar GiantsEdit

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Other GiantsEdit

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Goblin-KinEdit

Lore:Goblin-ken

GoblinsEdit

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RieklingEdit

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RiekrEdit

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OgresEdit

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GremlinsEdit

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MinotaurEdit

Lore:Minotaur

ImgaEdit

Lore:Imga

LilmothiitEdit

Lore:Lilmothiit

LamiaEdit

Lore:Lamia

Bird MenEdit

Lore:Bird_Men

DreughEdit

Lore:Dreugh

SloadEdit

Lore:Sload

SpiritsEdit

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NereidsEdit

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SpriggansEdit

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Akaviri RacesEdit

Lore:Akavir

Akaviri MenEdit

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TsaesciEdit

Lore:Tsaesci_(race)

KamalEdit

Lore:Kamal_(race)

SloadEdit

Lore:Imga

Ka_Po'_TunEdit

Lore:Ka_Po'_Tun_(race)

Tang_MoEdit

Lore:Tang_Mo_(race)

Rat FolkEdit

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Dog FolkEdit

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Lesser Daedra and AedraEdit

DragonsEdit

Lore:Dragon

JillsEdit

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Humanoid DaedraEdit

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DremoraEdit

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SpiderkithEdit

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SkaafinEdit

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Nocturnal ShrikesEdit

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HuntsmenEdit

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Golden SaintsEdit

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SeducersEdit

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AuroansEdit

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XivilaiEdit

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XivkynEdit

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MorphoidsEdit

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MorphoidEdit

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ScampEdit

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HernesEdit

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BanekinEdit

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VampiricEdit

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VermaiEdit

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HungerEdit

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TwilightEdit

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Grevious TwilightEdit

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Winged TwilightEdit

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Eldritch HorrorEdit

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WatcherEdit

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SeekerEdit

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LurkerEdit

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AtronachEdit

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FireEdit

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AirEdit

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FrostEdit

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IronEdit

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ShadowEdit

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StoneEdit

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ShockEdit

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OtherEdit

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DemiprinceEdit

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Knight of OrderEdit

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OlgrimEdit

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HarvesterEdit

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Spider DaedraEdit

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ClannfearEdit

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