Who is the Nordic version of Stendarr?

Stuhn is the Nordic precursor to Stendarr, serving as the Nordic God of Ransom, Justice, and a brother to Tsun in the Ancient Nordic Pantheon. While Stendarr is the Imperial deity of mercy and compassion, Stuhn is a more martial, warrior-god who taught the Nords the benefits of taking prisoners of war.
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Do Nords worship Stendarr?

The ancient Nords worshipped Stendarr in the role of Stuhn associated with the totem of the whale. Stuhn was considered the God of Ransom and Justice, who taught the Nords the benefits of taking hostages.
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Who is the Nord god in Skyrim?

Nords in Skyrim worship the Nordic Pantheon, a pantheon influenced by Norse mythology, with key gods including Shor (chief god, Lord of the Underworld/Sovngarde, Nordic Lorkhan), Kyne (Mother of Men, Goddess of the Sky/Storm, Shor's wife), Talos/Ysmir (Dragonborn, Hero-God), Arkay (God of Death/Afterlife), and Stuhn (Justice/Ransom, linked to Stendarr). They focus on martial strength, honor, and survival, seeing creation and destruction in figures like Alduin (World-Eater).
 
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Do Altmer worship Stendarr?

The difference is a lot of Altmer actually really do love and worship Stendarr. He doesn't occupy the position of enemy god or devil like Lorkhan does.
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Is Stendarr a daedra?

Not a Daedra but a force, revered as a god.
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What is the rarest enemy in Skyrim?

The rarest enemy in Skyrim is often considered The Reaper, a unique, giant spectral being found only in the Soul Cairn within Castle Volkihar (Dawnguard DLC), famous for its single spawn and creepy design, though other contenders for rarity include elusive random encounters like the Headless Horseman or specific, hard-to-trigger NPCs. The Reaper drops valuable loot like Daedric Hearts, while other rare foes might be powerful boss-like creatures or fleeting NPCs.
 
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What is the old name of Sheogorath?

Sheogorath is (or was), in fact, Jyggalag, the Daedric Prince of Order. The story goes that Jyggalag had, in times beyond memory, grown in power so much that the other Daedric princes grew jealous and fearful. They cursed Jyggalag to live as Sheogorath, the incarnation of the thing he hated most.
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Why do Altmer hate Dunmer?

The Altmer would most likely see the Dunmer as a bastardization of purity, a diseased group, a plague.
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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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Is Sithis a God or Daedra?

Sithis is the void, and has no presence in Oblivion. He is neither Andrea nor Daedra. Sithis was once known as Padomay, brother of Anuiel. Anuiel was the mythical embodiment of order, while Padomay (Sithis) was the embodiment of chaos.
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What Norse god is Gandalf based on?

Tolkien once described Gandalf as an angel incarnate; later, both he and other scholars have likened Gandalf to the Norse god Odin in his "Wanderer" guise.
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Who is Thor in Skyrim?

Thor (also known as Ysmir or the Last Dragonborn) is a Nord warrior from Skyrim and the Dragonborn of legend.
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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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Which Norse god is like Jesus?

There are some who consider Baldur to be a late addition to the Norse Pantheon as a counter or likeness to Christ but there were some comparisons of Christ to Odin due to the latter's self crucification on a tree and wounding himself with his spear in order to return to life with greater wisdom.
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Who did the Nords worship before Talos?

It was the old Nordic Pantheon led by Kyne, the Kiss-at-the-End, Mother of the Nords and War-Wife of Shor. Ysmir, the Dragon of the North, also held a significant place as hero-god(s) even before Talos.
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Did Legolas shoot a Nazgul?

Late in The Fellowship of the Ring, the companions encounter a mysterious being that we only later discover to be a Winged Nazgûl. Though they aren't able to identify it, Legolas succeeds in shooting down its flying steed.
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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 is the rarest kind of elf?

The "rarest elf" depends on the lore, but common contenders include Startouch Elves (from The Dragon Prince) for their cosmic origins, Svartálfar (Pathfinder) for dwelling underground, Lythari (D&D) for their wolf forms, and Gold Elves/High Elves in some settings due to near extinction, alongside rare collector's items like specific Funko Pops or vintage figurines. 
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Why do Dunmer hate Argonian?

The Argonians invaded the southern regions of mainland Morrowind in retaliation for their slavery some time ago. They annihilated the Dunmer. The Dunmer were slavers and often had Argonian and Khajiit slaves.
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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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How evil are drows?

Drow are not inherently evil. Their society and religion is specifically designed to make them evil, spiteful, and hateful of other races, especially other elves. There are good/neutral Drow societies, and there are even non-Drow dark elves.
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Does Skyrim ever mention the Hero of Kvatch?

Yes, the Hero of Kvatch is heavily implied to be the Daedric Prince Sheogorath in Skyrim, though not directly named as the "Hero of Kvatch," with Sheogorath alluding to his past life and experiences during the Oblivion Crisis, notably during "The Mind of Madness" quest where he mentions Martin Septim and other events, confirming he is the same soul who took on the mantle.
 
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Can you marry Sheogorath?

By means of gameplay, no you can't.
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Is Skyrim set 200 years after Oblivion?

Skyrim is set 200 years after the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and it is not a direct sequel. Skyrim is a cold and mountainous region in the north of the continent of Tamriel. It has traditionally been divided into nine administrative sections, called "holds", each governed by a jarl from a larger town.
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