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Altmer
Jan 12, 2007 23:52:46 GMT -5
Post by Janx on Jan 12, 2007 23:52:46 GMT -5
Altmer are the light-skinned, tall Elven peoples of the Summerset Isles. 'High' is taken to mean variously 'tall,' 'proud,' and 'culturally snobbish.' In the Empire, 'High Elves' is the common usage. They consider themselves the most civilized culture of Tamriel, and, in truth, the common tongue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on their speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from High Elven traditions.
The Summerset Isle is a green and pleasant land of fertile farmlands, woodland parks, and ancient towers and manors. Most settlements are small and isolated, and dominated by ruling seats of the local wizard or warlord. The Isle has few good natural ports, and the natives are unwelcoming to foreigners, so the ancient, chivalric high culture of the Aldmer is little affected by modern Imperial mercantilism.
Skill Boosts: Altmer naturally have some skill with Destruction, Enchant, Alchemy, Alteration, Conjuration, Illusion.
Specials: Altmer start off with 20 Magicka per hour, the highest of any race, though are vulnerable to all offensive magic. They are also resistant to diseases.
Languages: Aldmeris, Imperial, Bonus Language
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