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Draevan13 wrote: Dapoculos13 wrote: And that is exactly what I put to rest in my lengthy post. Since there's no definitive proof of his race, the discussion will go on until Bethesda says "he was a Nord/Imperial/Breton". Unfortunately, however, Bethesda apparently thinks it's funny to keep so many mysteries about Tamriel going on because they've yet to reveal Tiber Septim's confirmed canon backstory to us. They're basically pulling a Valve on us, not revealing anything even after five years since Skyrim's release.

And I forgot to discuss something concerning Tiber Septim. His initial Hjalti-Early Beard name does sound Nordic, it's true, but remember that the Bretons incorporate various elements from both Altmeri and Nordic culture. It also wouldn't be the first time I've seen a Nordic name placed on a character who's race was different. For instance, Vignar Gray-Mane located at the Companions mead hall in Whiterun. A name like Vignar sounds Nordic, no? And yet, Vignar appears to be nothing more than an elderly Redguard.