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Jimeee wrote: Great question. The swirls likely represent the wind -  which also is Kyne's sphere. Kyne gave mankind the power of the Thu'um, so it's fitting that the wind swirls are part of Nordic culture.

Not to be confused by the swirls on the Giant Camps. Those are most likely the Giant's language - however Giant's did originate in Atmora and some believe they are genetically connected to the modern day Nords. That is much more indepth then any responce I was expecting :)