Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-108.34.192.136-20131231210604/@comment-24261859-20131231233059

TES takes inspiration from a number of civilizations. The Imperials are based off of the Romans, (with some Samurai influence in the form of the Blades) Nords after the Vikings, etc.

Ontopic: Likes-That-Tail's pronounciation is how I would say it.