April 22, 2014 9:07 PM EDT
I am of largely Scandinavian descent which is what first drew me into using Nords. Unlike Thiago, I find that I relate to being human much more strongly and feel weird being a fantastical creature, it's just much easier to RP as something similar to myself. Plus, I just love the idea of being a badass viking.
Back in the Morrowind days they had some really robust stats and some fantastic special abilities, so that just cemented them as a favorite. Then Oblivion came along and they continued to have great combat stats plus a nice little boost to Restoration, my most used magic school. They also retained some excellent special abilities.
I have to admit that I've been a bit bothered by the relatively lackluster special ability of theirs in Skyrim and some odd shifts in skill bonuses, and their portrayal as racist, psychotic, magic-fearing jerks, but I have been playing Nords for so long that they are still my most used race. I like to play them how I have always imagined them, a race of people who are great seafarers, strong warriors, inquisitive explorers and fine craftsmen.