What race are Argonians based on?

Meanwhile, the animal-like "Beastfolk" races have their own, unique cultural roots. 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.
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What race are Redguards based on?

Crown Redguards resemble Sub-Saharan Africans in appearance, while having Arab influence on their culture. Forbear Redguards resemble Berber/Moors in their culture and appearance.
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What species are Argonians?

The Argonians are a tribal race of oviparous reptillian humanoids. They are covered in scales, and have long tails that aid with swimming. They often have horns/facial spikes, and any hair they have is almost feathery.
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What are the origins of Argonian?

The Argonians were created by the Hist, a race of sapient spore trees. The Argonians were given life, form, and purpose by these creators. Their roots run deep beneath the soil and soft white limestone of Black Marsh, connecting them all, and thus connecting the Saxhleel.
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What race are the akaviri?

It is the homeland of four seemingly unrelated races collectively referred to as the "Akaviri." These races are composed of the Demons of Kamal, the serpent-men of Tsaesci, the Monkey People of Tang Mo, and the Tiger Dragons of Ka'Po'Tun.
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What race are Khajiit based on?

Meanwhile, the Khajiit resemble a diverse array of cultures with ties to the Indian Subcontinent, according to LeftoverPat. Traces of Persian, Romani, Indian, and other cultures can be found in Khajiit society.
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What race is the Dragonborn?

Dragonborn (also known as Strixiki in Draconic; or Vayemniri, "Ash-Marked Ones", in Tymantheran draconic) were a race of draconic creatures native to Abeir, Toril's long-sundered twin.
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Are Argonians asexual?

Argonians, a race in the fictional universe of The Elder Scrolls video game series, reproduce sexually through the act of mating between a male and a female Argonian. Like many species in the animal kingdom, Argonian females lay eggs after fertilization occurs.
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Are Argonians Aztecs?

As it's been said, the Argonians are the closest to Native Americans. Mostly Mayans and Aztec, as seen by their temples. Imperials are the Romans. Nords are of based off real Nords.
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Did dark elves enslave Argonians?

In the past, the Dunmer actually enslaved the Argonians and the Khajiit, which you see in TES III: Morrowind. Now that Morrowind has been majorly weakened by the Red Mountain's eruption, the Argonians felt it was the perfect time for payback.
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Are Argonians the strongest race?

The Argonians aren't known as the strongest race in all of Tamriel. Their people have continuously been oppressed and taken advantage of by other races, namely Dunmer people. Moreover, they haven't been successful in the art of warfare and have suffered severe losses in the past.
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What God do Argonians worship?

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. Argonians also venerate Sithis, the primordial Shadow/Chaos that existed before the gods were born.
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Can humans and Argonians have kids?

While we no doubt see evidence of interbreeding between Men and Mer, we have yet to see any of them reproduce with the Beastfolk, especially the reptillian Argonians.
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Could the Dragonborn be any race?

And in case you didn't notice, in Helgen there's a book talking about the dragonborn, and it explicitly states that a dragonborn can be of any race, and has been multiple times.
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What race are Nords based on?

In the Elder Scrolls universe, the Nords are based on Vikings and the Imperials on Ancient Romans.
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What race is Imperial Skyrim?

Imperials, also known as Cyrodilics or Cyrodiils, are a race of men from Cyrodiil, the province in the center of Tamriel. Members of the Imperial race are some of the most well-educated, wealthy, and well-spoken people in Tamriel.
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Can humans breed with Argonians?

The Argonian/Khajiit races cannot breed with humans. The whole "race is always the mother's" thing has no backup in the lore, and was just based on observations of games.
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Can an Argonian be a vampire?

I understand that in other Elder Scrolls games, both Argonians and Khajiit can become vampires and were.. things. For the latter, I've read that they don't necessarily becomes wolves but just some other type of lycanthrope.
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What do Argonians call themselves?

The word comes from the Jel word for the name of their home province, Black Marsh. In Jel, it is known as Argonia. However, "Argonian" is an imperial term. The lizard-folk actually refer to themselves as the Saxhleel.
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Why is ebony illegal in Morrowind?

Back in Morrowind, ebony was a very illegal object, unless one has a charter by the Empire, by law all ebony was under the ownership of the Emperor. So in Morrowind, if you had the raw ore you could be arrested for trying to sell it to a normal vendor.
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Can khajiit marry Argonians?

Great minds do not think alike, we challenge one another. Shahvee is the only female argonian you can marry, there are no khajiit you can marry. And there are 2 male argonians you can marry, but again, no khajiit.
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How tall do Argonians get?

While the female Argonians stand at the average 1.00, most of the males are 1.01 tall, or nearly 6'0" for height enthusiasts out there. Argonians also arguably possess some of the most useful traits, including the ability to quickly regenerate health, much like how Redguards can quickly regenerate Stamina.
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What race was Miraak?

10 Miraak Is A Nord

Miraak may be more powerful than the average man; however, he's still mortal, and as such, he has a race from one of the ten races of Tamriel. Miraak is a Nord, and this doesn't come as too much of a surprise since he served the dragons in ancient times.
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What is the canon race in Skyrim?

We all know that the Nord can obviously be canon, considering all known Dragonborn and that Skyrim is home of the Nords.
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Do Dragonborns lay eggs?

Typically Dragonborn only reproduce with their own sub-type. When they reproduce with their own subtype and a child is conceived the female will lay eggs. If two Dragonborn of different sub-types reproduce and a child is conceived the female will have a child take root in the womb like a mammal.
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