User blog comment:Zippertrain85/Real life comparisons to Elder Scrolls races (human edition)./@comment-2.101.164.183-20130927191836

Whilst I agree that Nords are based of the Vikings, I believe there is a strong Anglo Saxon link in terms of political structure. For example anglo saxon Housecarls who were warriors sworn to protect their king or lord with their life  (famous example being their last stand at the battle of Hastings) they also weilded Dane Axes which where sometimes over 5ft long similar to their Nord counter parts. The Jarl and Hold system in Skyrim is similar to the Earls in England who ruled over counties and were largely independent but sworn fealty to the King of England (the High King in Skyrim). Thegns or Thanes were trusted advisors and retainers of noblemen and kings. The Moot system in Skyrim is also very similar to the Witenagemot or Witan in England were the king could call together a group of the most powerful earls to make important descions, it was also used when naming the sucessor of a dead king (for example, after the death of Harold Godwinson) this is almost exactly like the skyrim counter part and it fell apart in a similar way in Skyrim Lore (After Borgas' death leaving many claiments which resulted in the War of Succession) to how it did in England after Harold's death leaving multiple claiments and resulting in the crowning of William the Conqueror. Remember Anglo Saxons came from Scandinavia orginally anyway. (Sorry for the Length)