An-Xileel Warrior
When Mehrunes Dagon's forces entered Tamriel and wrecked havok across the land, a mysterious faction within the Black Marsh appeared to throw them back. A powerful faction that did so without any help from the Imperials, as many had abandoned their posts. Pushing them back into Oblivion, they fought them, defeating them, and the lieutenants closing the gates from the inside. This faction then held off all invaders until peace was restored with Martin Septim's defeat of Mehrunes Dagon.
In retaliation for their years of slavery and forced rule, they pushed out and destroyed all Imperial and Dunmer control within the region, nearly destroying the Dunmer themselves in vengeance for their years of suppression.
Now the Argonians are a powerful and independent force to be reckoned with, and believed to still be ruled by this mysterious native faction. A faction of powerful warriors who could appear from the mists, wreck an entire Imperial Squadron, then disappear back into the mists, with no trace.
You are one such warrior, a leader of a small raiding party, fighting the Thalmor who believe they can conquer your people again. Caught by a Thalmor infiltration squad you and your comrades refused to give up any information, some even escaping their grasp, others dying from torture, but you did not. For such defiance you have been sent far from your home, to the cold reaches of Skyrim, to die far from your home, far from the Hist Trees of your lands, to die and never be reborn.
Yet killing one such warrior is not always so easy...
Race: Argonian
Stone: Warrior or Thief (For Leveling) Lady Stone (Once You are Leveled Enough)
Stat Placement: 2 Health / 1 Stamina
Major Skills: One Handed, Sneak, Block, Light Armor
Minor Skills: Smithing, Archery
Weapons: Mace and Shield, Bow
Armor: "Natural" Light Armors (Hide, Leather,(DB and TG) Scaled, Dragonscale)
Suggested Quests: All Argonian Quests ("Extracting an Argonian" for a Companion), Dark Brotherhood Questline, Thieves Guild (For Linwe's Armor)
An An-Xileel Warrior is the combination of the stealth and ambushing power of the Argonian marshland guerrilla tactics alongside the power and stamina that the Argonians possess due to the Hist's Blessing. They can handle themselves in a fight against most enemies, from Thalmor to Imperials they smash head and armor alike, crushing enemies beneath their mace and shield. On the other hand should they find their enemy unawares they utilize stealth to prepare an ambush or a sneaky attack in order to start the fight on their own terms.
However they are not durable to face an army alone. Best found in small squads these warriors can take any force down with a combination of surprise, arrows, and speedy assaults. Therefore they are tactical and dexterous, not so brutish as Nords, nor Redguards, these Argonians use more brain then brawn in their ambushes.
Early Game Gear
Head: Linwe's Hood
Chest: Scaled Armor
Hands: Linwe's Gloves
Feet: Linwe's Boots
Weapons: Steel Mace, Hide Shield, Imperial Bow
This gear not only fits the look of an Argonian Warrior but also fills in skill bonuses that are needed early game where perks are lighter.
Level 25 Perk Spread
One Handed: (3/5) Armsman, (Fighting Stance)
Sneak: (3/5) Sneak,Muffled Movement
Block: (3/5) Blocking, Power Bash, Deflect Arrows
Light Armor: (3/5) Agile Defender, Custom Fit
Archery: (3/5) Overdraw, Eagle Eye
Smithing: Steel, Elven, and Advanced Armors
Late Game Gear
Head: Linwe's Hood
Chest: Dragonscale Armor
Hands: Dragonscale Gauntlets
Feet: Dragonscale Boots
Weapons: Dragonbone Mace, Dragonscale Shield, Dragonbone Bow
By now the upgrades on the armor are no longer needed, though the hood looks more akin to the style. The upgraded armor also allows for Smithing upgrades and maximizes the armor bonuses.
Level 50 Perk Spread
One Handed: Armsman,Fighting Stance, Bone Breaker
Sneak: Sneak, Muffled Movement, Light Foot, Silent Roll, Silence, Shadow Warrior
Block: (3/5) Blocking, Power Bash, Deflect Arrows, Power Bash, Elemental Protection, Block Runner, Disarming Bash, Shield Charge
Light Armor: Agile Defender, Custom Fit, Unhindered, Wind Walker, Deft Movement
Archery: Overdraw, Eagle Eye, Power Shot, Quick Shot, Bull's Eye
Smithing: Steel, Elven, Advanced Armors, Glass, and Dragon
Gameplay
The best way to utilize this build is to sneak and attack either via bow and then charge in or sneak and make the first move using the mace, whichever is most tactical to the situation. Use the shield in conjunction with the mace to disarm, stun, and otherwise knock the opponents senseless till they are dead. Or use the bow to pick off the weaker ones before switching to your shield and mace to take on whoever is left. This build is not necessarily against the usage of Magic, however playing it pure, one would try to not use any, as a true An-Xileel warrior has more power within him then having to resort to the powers of the Aetherial Plane. However the use of the Hist is always acceptable, and when fights get rough you will find it come in handy, especially in conjunction with the Lady Stone.
Roleplay
As a An-Xileel of the Black Marsh you worship and respect all Argonian traditions, and will always help a fellow Argonian in need.
You have a great hatred for both the Altmer and the Dunmer as conquerors and slavers respectively, while you may not attack them on sight (Thalmor excluded) you are not willing to aid them in any way unless absolutely necessary (Again Thalmor excluded.).
You look on the Imperials as a challenge (As they once ruled your people) and see the Stormcloaks as having similar wishes as your people did under the Empire, so you may favor the Stormcloaks over the Imperials.
You respect the Dark Brotherhood as Sithis is the creator and master of your kind and therefore serving with the Dark Brotherhood is a great honor (In fact you could even be a Shadowscale.)
You refuse to use unnatural or elven materials as they are the creations of weakness and slavery to protect yourself and to arm yourself respectively (No Elven Weapons or Armor and No Heavy Armor.)
Last Thoughts
While this build is built on speculation of both the beliefs of a relatively unknown faction and the beliefs of a still relatively unknown people I believe this does capture some of the ideas and culture of the Argonian people. As for changes to the build, Alteration can be used to supplement armor as the "Hist" can be used to create a tougher skin and absorb more punishment, as well Restoration may also be used as the "Hist" is used to heal your wounds. As well the hoods can be changed for the Dark Brotherhood Gear, as well as the boots, I just find Linwe's armor has more the look and the right bonuses for this build. It is meant to be simple, easy to understand, but somewhat difficult to play as you restrict yourself to the culture and weapons of said culture. Otherwise have fun with this build, and all constructive criticisms and comments are welcome for my first build.
Edit:
If you have the time I ask that you please read, comment, and play my other builds as well:
An-Xileel Warrior
When Mehrunes Dagon's forces entered Tamriel and wrecked havok across the land, a mysterious faction within the Black Marsh appeared to throw them back. A powerful faction that did so without any help from the Imperials, as many had abandoned their posts. Pushing them back into Oblivion, they fought them, defeating them, and the lieutenants closing the gates from the inside. This faction then held off all invaders until peace was restored with Martin Septim's defeat of Mehrunes Dagon.
In retaliation for their years of slavery and forced rule, they pushed out and destroyed all Imperial and Dunmer control within the region, nearly destroying the Dunmer themselves in vengeance for their years of suppression.
Now the Argonians are a powerful and independent force to be reckoned with, and believed to still be ruled by this mysterious native faction. A faction of powerful warriors who could appear from the mists, wreck an entire Imperial Squadron, then disappear back into the mists, with no trace.
You are one such warrior, a leader of a small raiding party, fighting the Thalmor who believe they can conquer your people again. Caught by a Thalmor infiltration squad you and your comrades refused to give up any information, some even escaping their grasp, others dying from torture, but you did not. For such defiance you have been sent far from your home, to the cold reaches of Skyrim, to die far from your home, far from the Hist Trees of your lands, to die and never be reborn.
Yet killing one such warrior is not always so easy...
Race: Argonian
Stone: Warrior or Thief (For Leveling) Lady Stone (Once You are Leveled Enough)
Stat Placement: 2 Health / 1 Stamina
Major Skills: One Handed, Sneak, Block, Light Armor
Minor Skills: Smithing, Archery
Weapons: Mace and Shield, Bow
Armor: "Natural" Light Armors (Hide, Leather,(DB and TG) Scaled, Dragonscale)
Suggested Quests: All Argonian Quests ("Extracting an Argonian" for a Companion), Dark Brotherhood Questline, Thieves Guild (For Linwe's Armor)
An An-Xileel Warrior is the combination of the stealth and ambushing power of the Argonian marshland guerrilla tactics alongside the power and stamina that the Argonians possess due to the Hist's Blessing. They can handle themselves in a fight against most enemies, from Thalmor to Imperials they smash head and armor alike, crushing enemies beneath their mace and shield. On the other hand should they find their enemy unawares they utilize stealth to prepare an ambush or a sneaky attack in order to start the fight on their own terms.
However they are not durable to face an army alone. Best found in small squads these warriors can take any force down with a combination of surprise, arrows, and speedy assaults. Therefore they are tactical and dexterous, not so brutish as Nords, nor Redguards, these Argonians use more brain then brawn in their ambushes.
Early Game Gear
Head: Linwe's Hood
Chest: Scaled Armor
Hands: Linwe's Gloves
Feet: Linwe's Boots
Weapons: Steel Mace, Hide Shield, Imperial Bow
This gear not only fits the look of an Argonian Warrior but also fills in skill bonuses that are needed early game where perks are lighter.
Level 25 Perk Spread
One Handed: (3/5) Armsman, (Fighting Stance)
Sneak: (3/5) Sneak,Muffled Movement
Block: (3/5) Blocking, Power Bash, Deflect Arrows
Light Armor: (3/5) Agile Defender, Custom Fit
Archery: (3/5) Overdraw, Eagle Eye
Smithing: Steel, Elven, and Advanced Armors
Late Game Gear
Head: Linwe's Hood
Chest: Dragonscale Armor
Hands: Dragonscale Gauntlets
Feet: Dragonscale Boots
Weapons: Dragonbone Mace, Dragonscale Shield, Dragonbone Bow
By now the upgrades on the armor are no longer needed, though the hood looks more akin to the style. The upgraded armor also allows for Smithing upgrades and maximizes the armor bonuses.
Level 50 Perk Spread
One Handed: Armsman,Fighting Stance, Bone Breaker
Sneak: Sneak, Muffled Movement, Light Foot, Silent Roll, Silence, Shadow Warrior
Block: (3/5) Blocking, Power Bash, Deflect Arrows, Power Bash, Elemental Protection, Block Runner, Disarming Bash, Shield Charge
Light Armor: Agile Defender, Custom Fit, Unhindered, Wind Walker, Deft Movement
Archery: Overdraw, Eagle Eye, Power Shot, Quick Shot, Bull's Eye
Smithing: Steel, Elven, Advanced Armors, Glass, and Dragon
Gameplay
The best way to utilize this build is to sneak and attack either via bow and then charge in or sneak and make the first move using the mace, whichever is most tactical to the situation. Use the shield in conjunction with the mace to disarm, stun, and otherwise knock the opponents senseless till they are dead. Or use the bow to pick off the weaker ones before switching to your shield and mace to take on whoever is left. This build is not necessarily against the usage of Magic, however playing it pure, one would try to not use any, as a true An-Xileel warrior has more power within him then having to resort to the powers of the Aetherial Plane. However the use of the Hist is always acceptable, and when fights get rough you will find it come in handy, especially in conjunction with the Lady Stone.
Roleplay
As a An-Xileel of the Black Marsh you worship and respect all Argonian traditions, and will always help a fellow Argonian in need.
You have a great hatred for both the Altmer and the Dunmer as conquerors and slavers respectively, while you may not attack them on sight (Thalmor excluded) you are not willing to aid them in any way unless absolutely necessary (Again Thalmor excluded.).
You look on the Imperials as a challenge (As they once ruled your people) and see the Stormcloaks as having similar wishes as your people did under the Empire, so you may favor the Stormcloaks over the Imperials.
You respect the Dark Brotherhood as Sithis is the creator and master of your kind and therefore serving with the Dark Brotherhood is a great honor (In fact you could even be a Shadowscale.)
You refuse to use unnatural or elven materials as they are the creations of weakness and slavery to protect yourself and to arm yourself respectively (No Elven Weapons or Armor and No Heavy Armor.)
Last Thoughts
While this build is built on speculation of both the beliefs of a relatively unknown faction and the beliefs of a still relatively unknown people I believe this does capture some of the ideas and culture of the Argonian people. As for changes to the build, Alteration can be used to supplement armor as the "Hist" can be used to create a tougher skin and absorb more punishment, as well Restoration may also be used as the "Hist" is used to heal your wounds. As well the hoods can be changed for the Dark Brotherhood Gear, as well as the boots, I just find Linwe's armor has more the look and the right bonuses for this build. It is meant to be simple, easy to understand, but somewhat difficult to play as you restrict yourself to the culture and weapons of said culture. Otherwise have fun with this build, and all constructive criticisms and comments are welcome for my first build.
Edit:
If you have the time I ask that you please read, comment, and play my other builds as well:
It's a fairly standard concept, and sometimes the simplest builds are the best ones. I think you pulled it off really well, but IMO you should have a proper perk spread, the current one is kind of an eye-sore...
