Do Falmer count as elves?

Yes, Falmer are the devolved descendants of ancient Snow Elves (also called Falmer, Ice Elves, or Mer) from The Elder Scrolls, meaning they are elves, but horribly twisted by a Dwemer-induced blight, losing their original grace and intelligence to become the blind, goblin-like creatures of the underground.
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Do Falmer count as elves in Skyrim?

The Falmer, also known as the Ice Elves, Snow Elves, or the Betrayed, were an elven race, whose Empire held a portion of Skyrim. They were said to be a proud and united people before their downfall. Their society was considered very wealthy and prosperous, and possibly rivaled the culture of the Altmer.
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Why do Nords not like elves?

It has something to do with how a lot of them fled to Skyrim after the eruption of the Red Mountain. Most Nords didn't "ask" to take in the refugees. Also worth noting that the Nords hate Snow Elves, so some of that old hate might have crossed over into the Dunmer.
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What race is Falmer?

Falmer is literally Snow Elves and has always been their name, same as Dunmer/Bosmer/Altmer is Dark/Wood/High Elves. Gelebor says he prefers being called a Snow Elf because the term Falmer has gained a negative connotation (due to the "Betrayed" who raid the surface etc).
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Are Falmer and Snow Elves the same?

The Snow Elves, also known as the Ancient Falmer or Ice Elves, are a proud race of mer with an unusually great aptitude for magic. They tend towards cold, remote regions, and inhabited most of Skyrim and some sites in High Rock, [UOL 1] before being displaced by the Nords in the late Merethic Era and early First Era.
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Which race is strongest in Skyrim?

#1 - Skyrim High Elf

Unquestionably, the best possible race in Skyrim unless the player plans on using absolutely zero magic.
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Was Ulfric a Thalmor agent?

Yes, Ulfric Stormcloak is considered a Thalmor asset, but not necessarily a willing, direct agent; a hidden dossier reveals the Thalmor manipulated him after capturing him during the Great War, using his hatred for the Empire and Talos ban to fuel the Skyrim Civil War, which serves their goal of weakening both sides, though Ulfric is largely uncooperative with direct Thalmor contact.
 
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Can Dunmer be green?

In Oblivion and Skyrim, Dunmer skin tones have more variance, but include shades of green and blue.
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Is Legolas a high elf or wood elf?

He is a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm and son of its king, Thranduil, becoming one of the nine members of the Fellowship who set out to destroy the One Ring. Though Dwarves and Elves are traditionally rivals, he and the Dwarf Gimli form a close friendship during their travels together.
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What races hate Elves?

The Petty-dwarves an offshoot of the dwarven race harbored a deep hatred for the Elves, who often hunted them down and drove them from their lands. Their bitterness grew as they were pushed into the fringes of Middle-earth, isolated and mistrusted by nearly all other peoples.
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What is the most liked race in Skyrim?

The Nord is consistently the most popular race in Skyrim, largely because they are the native people of the land, offering thematic fit, frost resistance, and strong warrior skills, though Dunmer (Dark Elves) and Khajiit are also very popular for their versatility and stealth, respectively, according to various player surveys and analyses.
 
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How old is 120 in Elf years?

Everyone is going to have a different answer but, for elves, I assume this: The human equivalent is x5 up to 'mid-twenties' bracket. So, a '16yo' is 80 years while a '24yo' is 120 years. After that, the aging process essentially stops.
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How is Elrond immortal if he is half Elf?

Elrond and his brother were given a choice by Valars(gods) to either become immortal or not, just like their parents had. Elrond chose immortality and his brother mortality, making all his descendents(which includes Aragorn) mortal alongside him.
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What race lives the longest in Skyrim?

Elves live two to three times as long as humans and the “beast-races” (Orcs, Khajiiti, Argonians). A 200-year-old Elf is old; a 300-year-old Elf is very, very old indeed. Anyone older than that has prolonged his or her lifespan through powerful magic."
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Do the Altmer hate the Dunmer?

So the Altmer tend to view the Dunmer as their fallen and misguided cousins, who could be "redeemed" under the guidance of the Dominion/Altmer. Similarly, the Dunmer tend to view their High Elf cousins as being blinded fools for their veneration of the Aedra, which was the main driving force behind the Velothi exodus.
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Is the night mother a Dunmer?

She was also rumored to be a member of the Thieves Guild but branched out into assassinations with the Dark Brotherhood. We also know, again, according to one lore timeline that she was a Dunmer woman who had five children by Sithis and sent all five to him in the void.
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What are the best races in Skyrim?

There's no single "best" race in Skyrim; it depends on your playstyle, but Bretons (magic resistance), Orcs (Berserker Rage), and High Elves (Altmer) (magicka boost) are often cited as top-tier for power, while Khajiit and Dark Elves (Dunmer) excel in stealth/magic hybrids, and Nords fit perfectly for warrior/Viking roles. The most effective choice aligns with your desired build (mage, warrior, thief) and unique racial abilities/resistances.
 
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Is Miraak actually Dragonborn?

Yes, Miraak is the First Dragonborn, a mortal gifted with the soul of a dragon, making him the first recorded person with the power to absorb dragon souls and use Thu'um (Dragon Shouts). He was a Dragon Priest during the Merethic Era, who ruled Solstheim but betrayed his dragon masters, leading to a legendary battle with Vahlok and his imprisonment by Hermaeus Mora, notes UESP. 
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Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

Nothing happens to her.
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Who is the real villain in Skyrim?

The main villain in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Alduin, also known as the World-Eater, a powerful dragon and the firstborn of the dragon god Akatosh, who seeks to destroy the world (Nirn) and enslave mortals, requiring the Dragonborn to stop him to fulfill their destiny. While DLCs introduce other antagonists like Lord Harkon and Miraak, Alduin drives the core main questline, aiming to end the world prematurely. 
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Has anyone ever 100% beaten Skyrim?

Skyrim finally truly beaten as fanatical player does 'everything that can be done' in the game, nabbing every item and perk in quest to hit level 1,337. This is how our grandparents felt watching the Moon landing.
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What quest gives you 20,000 gold in Skyrim?

Another option is to complete the Dark Brotherhood. Doing so will net you 20000 gold for the final mission and this will start a repetable mission called The Dark Brotherhood Forever.
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Does Skyrim have 18+ content?

Sex & Nudity

Your character can get married in the game but no explicit sex is shown. If you sleep in your home shared with your spouse (implied offscreen sex), you receive a "Lover's Comfort" bonus for a limited time.
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