What are Argonians based off of?

Argonian: Perhaps a mix of Pacific Islander and inland-rural southeast Asia, as well as some Inca spiritualism/architecture. Make sure to note ancient Thai influences as well.

What is argonian culture based on?

While the Wood Elves' culture and history often mirrors the Native Americans of North America, The Elder Scrolls' Argonians are often comparable to South American native peoples, i.e. the Mayans and Aztec. Like these Mesoamerican civilizations, much of the Argonians' homeland is tropical or swamp-like.

What race is argonian based on?

Argonians: Reptiles. Orcs: Mongolians. The best part of The Elder Scrolls is that most events are taken from real history. Tamriel is made of all lands around the Mediterranean (Europe, North Africa, Middle East) where as Akavir is Asia.

Are Argonians based on Aztecs?

They are actually based off of the Aztecs directly, with some influence from both Mayans and Incans involved.

What animal is argonian?

Argonians, also known as Saxhleel, are a species of lizardmen indigenous to the large marshy province of Black Marsh, a region of Tamriel on the planet Nirn. Due in part to their natural habitat and having to fight off other warring tribes as well as Dunmer slavers, they have become experts at guerrilla tactics.

Elder Scrolls Races: Real Life Counterparts

How do Argonians reproduce?

They lay eggs and the eggs are positioned next to the Hist tree so that as soon as they are born they drink the sap.

Are Argonians lizards?

Argonians (Saxhleel, or People of the Root in their native language of Jel) are the reptilian natives of Black Marsh, a vast swampland province in southeastern Tamriel. The other races often refer to them as "lizards" or the "Lizard Folk" instead, especially when meaning to be derogatory.

Who are the forsworn based on?

The Forsworn, also known as the Madmen of the Reach, are a faction of Reachmen formed following the Markarth Incident in 4E 176. The Forsworn claim that they are the true sons and daughters of The Reach, but are often considered "two septims short of a pint of ale".

What God do Argonians worship?

Contents. Except for a few of the most assimilated, Argonians worship neither Aedra nor Daedra. They do not have "religion" as it is known elsewhere in Tamriel. They are known to venerate the Hist Trees of Black Marsh, but they do not appear to have prayers, priests, or temples.

What culture is Morrowind based on?

The Imperials have a strong Roman influence in Morrowind (culture-wise), while still holding the appearance of anglo-saxons, and in Oblivion are very traditional fantasy/medieval.

What race are Nords based on?

Nords are easily based off of old Scandinavian cultures, as well as some old Slavic and Germanic. In my observations, it appears to me that "Eastern" Nords are more Scandinavian in their culture than "Western Nords" which are more Imperialized/Romanized.

Are Nords based on Vikings?

So yes the nords are based off Vikings.

Are Argonians the strongest race?

When many players of the Elder Scrolls series think of the strongest race in the game, they frequently think of the Argonians. There's simply no denying that the Argonians are a strong people – with all the adversity that's been thrown at them, they've persevered and fought on, becoming stronger than ever.

Are Argonians a hivemind?

It is believed that the Argonians are somehow co-dependent upon the trees, and that the Hist forms some sort of hive-mind. Marital customs among the Argonians is one of the few widely-known aspects of Argonian life.

What language do Argonians speak?

Jel is a language spoken by Argonians that is described as being "the closest speech to thought." A way of conversing communally with the Hist.

Is khajiit a Mer?

From history (found on wiki), the Khajiit are derived from the old Aldmeri pantheon (same as all mer races). They are the product of the Daedric prince Azurah.

How old can Argonians get?

From a real life perspective they should have a lifespan of about 100-120 years based on the fact that they are reptilian in nature. Also considering they ingest Hist Sap(which is a magical substance) on a regular basis this lifespan should increase to 150-200 years.

Can an argonian be Dragonborn?

And of course, it's possible for the Dragonborn themselves to be an Argonian. There are several perks to playing an Argonian in Skyrim, some of which are frequently overlooked. While every race has their own strengths, Argonians have some unique quirks that deserve a second look.

Do Argonians have surnames?

Re: Do Argonians have surnames? They do not, at least not in the traditional sense.

Do Argonians hate khajiit?

However, the Argonians despise the cat-men of Elsweyr, just as the Khajiit, in turn, hate the Argonians. The roots of this animosity can be traced to the Khajiit belief that an Argonian shaman was responsible for creating the Knahaten Flu which plagued the species and it's infrastructure.

Is Sithis a Daedra?

Sithis is neither an Aedra nor a Daedra. Sithis is the birthed soul incarnate of Padomay and the equal yet opposite force to Anui-El, who is the birthed soul incarnate of Padomay's opposite force, Anu.

Do Argonians like khajiit?

Argonians are no friends of the Nords as is seen while playing Skyrim, and Argonians and Khajiit have a bitter rivalry going on as is evidenced in Oblivion.

Can Argonians cry?

-Wide-Eye proves that, although Argonians do not sweat, they can cry.

Can humans and Argonians have kids?

I assume that human-like Khajiit could produce children with Man or Mer, but the Argonians are a whole nother story. Notes On Racial Phylogeny implies that the Argonians may have different reproductive systems than Man and Mer, thus it is unlikely that they can interbreed.

Are there any Marriable Argonians in Skyrim?

Shahvee is an Argonian citizen living in the Argonian Assemblage outside Windhelm. She is the only female Argonian in the game that can be married but only if you bring back her amulet. Her daily routine reflects that of the other Argonians on the dockside.