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July 1, 2017 10:56 AM EDT

in the topic Lore Discussion: Gauldur's Race in the forum Elder Scrolls

I believe they inherit their mother's race not just their features. A high elf mother makes high-elven children, the Nord blood might make them taller or shorter or even more muscular but that doesn't change their race (or rather species).
July 1, 2017 10:35 AM EDT

in the topic Lore Discussion: Gauldur's Race in the forum Elder Scrolls

Oops, yeah sure thing! I originally wrote it up in the Lore section then I second guessed myself and put it here. Thanks for the clarification.
June 30, 2017 8:41 PM EDT

in the topic Lore Discussion: Gauldur's Race in the forum Elder Scrolls

So, I've been doing research into Gauldur and his three sons Jyrik, Sigdis, and Mikrul. Whilest doing so, I stumbled across something interesting. Gauldur is a Breton, not a Nord. I believe we found out this by going into the code, where he is listed as a Breton. This is especially interesting seeing as his sons are all Nords. This is shown by two points of fact. The first are their names which are Nordic. The second is that they are listed as Draugr, which if you look at the technical definition is the following. Draugr are undead Nordic warriors of Skyrim. -ElderScrolls Wikia So, Gauldur is a Breton in First Era Skyrim. His sons however are Nords. This is possible if Gauldur was married or at least involved with a female Nord. This may indeed be the case, but there is also the chance that he was just mislabeled in the programming. Consider also the fact that Gauldur's amulet is an Ancient Nord Amulet in style (others would include Kyne's Token and the Saarthal Amulet), as well as he is one of the earliest named arch-mages in Skyrim's history. So, what do you guys think? Anything in Lore that I missed that shows definitively either way? Do you think that he married a Nord or do you think he was mislabeled?
June 27, 2017 11:44 PM EDT

in the topic Nords are Racist, but so is everyone else in the forum Elder Scrolls

There also seems to be some confusion between Nationalism and Racism. The Nords believe that Skyrim is their homeland and thus belongs to them. This idea isn't racist. It is a bit xenophobic, but for the most part it is simply the belief that certain immigrants are dropping the quality of life in Skyrim. Which is actually true in terms of returning to the average (as always happens when allowing refugees into a country , and when fighting multiple wars on multiple fronts ). However, this belief is not racist. It is more like unto Russians dreaming about the "good ole days" under Soviet Union. Whether or not they should want to go back. They view their current circumstances (i.e. having to choose sides in a Civil War, Nordic culture being suppressed, and their beliefs being comprimised) as less than what it was in the past, and thus the phrase "Skyrim belongs to the Nords." This isn't a bunch of racists dreaming of the good old days. It's a bunch of people in crappy situations romanticizing a diffult past. (Note: Nords have been at war pretty much since landing on Tamriel. It has shaped their culture and is a major portion of how they view the world. Glory and Honor, brothers and sisters)
June 26, 2017 6:08 PM EDT

in the topic Nords are Racist, but so is everyone else in the forum Elder Scrolls

That's true. Though if by chips, you mean fries then you're sadly mistaken ;)

Son of Skyrim Entry 4

Posted July 10, 2017

Author's Note: This chapter contains strong language, you have been warned ;) 10th of Hearthfire, 4E 202 “Hey, Ragnar, I’m Eltrys. I think we have a problem.” Eltrys murmured as he stepped out of the shadows. Ragnar raised his axe. “What do you mean by that...
Son Of Skyrim Entry #3

Posted July 6, 2017

4th of Heathfire, 4E 202 Ragnar shrugged on his travel gear as he prepared for the journey ahead of him. Lisbet had pointed out a redoubt to the north as the most probable place that the ambush had taken place. Ragnar glanced at himself in the mirror and smiled. The steel armor and axe that...
ToC Son Of Skyrim

Posted July 6, 2017

This is a very long story that will be written in small chunks. I am aiming for 25,000 words for the month of July (Camp Nanowrimo), with the idea that the story will not be over after July 31st, but may be changed in some ways. Also, there is an outstanding language warning on this fanfic. I will t...
Son of Skyrim Entry #2

Posted July 6, 2017

Fredas, 1st of Hearthfire, 4E 202 Ragnar stood in front of the third hottest forge in all of Skyrim. Slowly, he worked the pulley that would activate the bellows. Wiping the sheen of sweat from his eyes he glanced around at his surroundings. The ancient city of Markarth sprawled out around him. Th...
Son Of Skyrim Entry #1

Posted July 5, 2017

Tirdas, 29th of Last Seed, 4E 202 “Ragnar!” A man exclaimed as be burst through the wooden door. The man was tall with long blonde hair that was braided in the back to keep it out of his face. The man was well-built but wasn’t that muscular. At least for a Nord. “Wh...

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