Riekling

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Rieklings are small Goblin like creatures that inhabit the island of Solstheim, usually inhabiting caves, ruins and mountain peaks in small tribes.

Appearence
Rieklings are small blue skined creatures, that have sharp teeth and apear to be related to Mer as they have pointy ears. It is said that the Rieklings are descendents of the Snow Elves that degenerated, due to their poisoning by the Dwemer into a feral state.

Culture
Rieklings live in a tribal structure where certain Rieklings hold specific tasks like hunting, being a scout and a warrior. Strength is highly respected, as the srongest of the tribe is chosen to lead as chief. Succession of rulership is often a fight to the death. A non Riekling may assume the title of chief if they have the support of the tribe. Rieklings ride on Bristlebacks, which they domesticate as many Rieklings can be seen riding on Bristlebacks into battle. Rieklings comunicate in their own language, which is spoken in hoots and grunts though at least one Riekling Chief was able to speak the common tongue. Rieklings live in small hutt's in and apear to have a rudimentary yet simple crafting skills at making clothing and weapons. Rieklings are known to hoard items such as empty bottles, broken armor ect. As such some Riekling tribes live in Dwemer and Nordic ruins on Solstheim.

Behavior
Rieklings are generaly hostile to the inhabitants of Solstheim as they attack any that come near their settlements. In combat they use their large numbers to kill their foes. They often use ambush techniques against unwary prey. Their main weapon is a spear to which they often throw at their enemies.

Appearences

 * The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon


 * The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn