- For other uses, see Altmer.
The Altmer, or High Elves, are a playable race in The Elder Scrolls Online. They are members of the Aldmeri Dominion, along with the Bosmer and Khajiit, though they can appear in other Alliances for those who pre-ordered the game.[1]
The High Elves were one of the original settlers of Tamriel and created the common tongue used throughout the continent today.[1] They consider themselves descended from the gods, and superior to all other mortals. Elegant and sophisticated, many Altmer, as they're known in the Summerset Isles, are naturally proficient with magic.[2]
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Official description[edit | edit source]
Passive racial abilities[edit | edit source]
Highborn – Increases your experience gain with the Destruction Staff Skill line by 15%. Increases your experience gain by 1%. | |
Spell Recharge – Restore __ Magicka or Stamina, based on whichever is lowest, after activating a Class Ability. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds. Reduces damage taken by __% while you are using an ability with a cast or channel time.
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Syrabane's Boon – Increases your Max Magicka by ___.
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Elemental Talent – Increases Spell Damage by __.
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Culture[edit | edit source]
Royal family[edit | edit source]
The Altmer consider themselves to be descended in an unbroken line from the Divines who created Nirn, but none more so than the royal family of Alinor. The King or Queen of Alinor rules over the Summerset Isles, basing their decisions on the precedents laid down in the Scrolls of Praxis; a tradition known as Ceremoniarchy. For a requisite 3,555 days, an heir to the Throne of Alinor will study Altmeri Regal Praxis and Ceremoniarchy at the Sapiarchs' Labyrinth. When the King or Queen ascends to Aetherius, the heir must speak an eighty-eight day Coronation Liturgy that will elevate them to the Throne of Alinor. It is the right of the eldest heir to assume the throne, as affirmed by the High Justiciar.[3]
Protocol and propriety[edit | edit source]

Altmeri painting and props
Impressions are important to the Altmer, and there are several rules about proper behavior at a High Elven dinner table that guests are expected to follow. Using the wrong utensil for a certain food is considered barbaric, and utensils should never be rested on the edge of any vessel. The head of the table is always allowed to lead any discussion, and only the most prestigious attendee at any function can eat the most food. Finally, one should never watch another while they chew, or refill their own glass. It is expected of each individual to refill the glass of the diner to their left when it is low.[4]
Notable Altmer[edit | edit source]
- Queen Ayrenn – Queen of Alinor and leader of the Aldmeri Dominion.
- Mannimarco – First Necromancer and Molag Bal's main agent on Tamriel.
- Vanus Galerion – Mage of the Psijiic Order and founder of the Mages Guild
Personality and characteristics[edit | edit source]
Many of the Dominion's High Elves may sometimes view themselves to be superior to the other races. Some will refer to their two allying races as cannibalistic savages (Bosmer) and cat scum (Khajiit).
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Elder Scrolls Online Alliances: Aldmeri Dominion
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls Online - Character Customization
- ↑ Ayrenn - The Unforeseen Queen
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls Online Interactive Map of Tamriel: Auridon
Playable Races in The Elder Scrolls Online | |
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Daggerfall Covenant | Bretons • Redguards • Orsimer |
Ebonheart Pact | Nords • Dunmer • Argonians |
Aldmeri Dominion | Altmer • Bosmer • Khajiit |
Other | Imperials |