Board Thread:Online Discussion/@comment-180.95.18.10-20130528000937/@comment-5829114-20130529035640

The pattern you explained shows that Bethesda probably wanted to change the Altmer into the elven stereotype for many fantasy fans. Notice that you said it went from bronze, to gold, to yellow, ending at a pale skin tone. This shows that Bethesda is trying to make their skin tones lighter.