Related: What's the Deal With Elder Scrolls' Khajiit?Īccording to Elder Scrolls YouTuber LeftoverPat, Redguards set themselves apart by being the most eclectic human culture in The Elder Scrolls. In particular, The Elder Scrolls' Imperials are a dead-ringer for the ancient Romans, and the Bretons are comparable to medieval British and Celts. The series' other human races are generally direct parallels for other ancient cultures, as well. Nords borrow so much from Scandinavian and Viking history and culture that Skyrim is one step away from being a bonafide Norse mythology simulator. The Nord race wears its influences on its sleeve more than any of the games' races.
The 10 playable races of Skyrim and the other Elder Scrolls games all hail from countries and cultures that were inspired by actual civilizations.Īlthough none of them are one-to-one parallels, it only takes a quick look at a game like Skyrim to make the connections. It's no surprise Bethesda's The Elder Scrollsseries takes inspiration from the real world for its expansive lore.
