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⚫ | Across the [[Empire]], the various [[barbarian]] [[Mer|Elven]] clanfolk of the Western [[Valenwood]] forests are collectively referred to as "'''Wood Elves'''." They also call themselves "'''Bosmer'''" - which, roughly translated, means "'''''Tree-Sap/Wood People'''''," denoting their wild vitality and youthful energy. The curious and adventurous nature of the Bosmer contrasts with that of their more dour "cousins," the [[Altmer]] and [[Dunmer]]. |
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+ | ==Culture and traits== |
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⚫ | Wood Elves reject the stiff, formal traditions of [[Aldmer]]i high culture, instead preferring a romantic, simple existence in harmony with nature and its creatures. These "country cousins" of the [[Altmer (Oblivion)|High Elves]] and [[Dunmer (Oblivion)|Dark Elves]] are nimble and quick in body and wit, and because of their curious natures and natural [[agility (Oblivion)|agility]], they excel in [[Stealth (Oblivion)|Stealth]] roles, such as [[Scout (Oblivion)|Scouts]], [[Agent]]s, and [[Thief (Class)|Thieves]]. Above all, Wood Elves are known for their skills with [[Bows (Oblivion)|Bows]]; there are no finer archers in all of [[Tamriel]]. |
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+ | ==Character creation== |
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⚫ | Across the Empire, the various barbarian Elven clanfolk of the Western [[Valenwood]] forests are collectively referred to as "'''Wood Elves'''." They also call themselves "'''Bosmer'''" - which, roughly translated, means "'''''Tree-Sap People'''''," denoting their wild vitality and youthful energy. The curious and adventurous nature of the Bosmer contrasts with that of their more dour "cousins," the [[Altmer]] and [[Dunmer]]. |
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+ | {|class="wikitable sortable highlight" style="width: 300px; text-align: center" |
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+ | ![[Attributes (Oblivion)|Attributes]] |
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+ | !Male |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Agility (Oblivion)|Agility]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Endurance (Oblivion)|Endurance]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Intelligence (Oblivion)|Intelligence]] |
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+ | |'''40''' |
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+ | |'''40''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Luck (Oblivion)|Luck]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Personality (Oblivion)|Personality]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |'''40''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Speed (Oblivion)|Speed]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #279B61"|'''50''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Strength (Oblivion)|Strength]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Willpower (Oblivion)|Willpower]] |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: firebrick"|'''30''' |
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+ | |} |
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⚫ | Wood Elves reject the stiff, formal traditions of |
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+ | {| style="width: 200px; text-align: center" class="wikitable sortable" |
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+ | ! [[Skills (Oblivion)|Skill]] |
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+ | ! Modifier |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Acrobatics (Oblivion)|Acrobatics]] |
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+ | ! +5 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Alchemy (Oblivion)|Alchemy]] |
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+ | ! +10 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Alteration (Oblivion)|Alteration]] |
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+ | ! +5 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Light Armor (Oblivion)|Light Armor]] |
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+ | ! +5 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Marksman (Oblivion)|Marksman]] |
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+ | ! +10 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ![[Sneak (Oblivion)|Sneak]] |
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+ | ! +10 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | ===Special abilities=== |
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+ | *[[Disposition]] +5 with other Bosmer. |
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− | *[[Agility]] +10 |
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− | *[[Speed]] +10 |
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− | *[[Strength]] -10 |
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− | *[[Willpower]] -10 |
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− | *[[Personality]] -10 |
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− | *[[Agility]] +10 |
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− | *[[Speed]] +10 |
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− | *[[Strength]] -10 |
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− | *[[Willpower]] -10 |
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− | *[[Endurance]] -10 |
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− | *[[Acrobatics]] +5 |
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− | *[[Alchemy]] +10 |
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− | *[[Alteration]] +5 |
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− | *[[Light Armor]] +5 |
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− | *[[Marksman]] +10 |
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− | *[[Sneak]] +10 |
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− | ===Special Abilities=== |
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==Usage== |
==Usage== |
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− | Wood Elves are considered ideal for "sneaky" character builds, due to their excellent skill bonuses and attributes. [[Sneak]] attacks with [[ |
+ | Wood Elves are considered ideal for "sneaky" character builds, due to their excellent skill bonuses and attributes. [[Sneak (Oblivion)|Sneak]] attacks with [[Poison (Oblivion)|poisoned]] [[Arrows (Oblivion)|arrows]] (poisoned via [[Alchemy (Oblivion)|Alchemy]]) are superb for covertly eliminating enemies, and [[Acrobatics (Oblivion)|Acrobatics]] can sometimes aid them in "sniping" opponents from locations where they cannot be reached. Their [[Skills (Oblivion)|skill]] with [[Light Armor (Oblivion)|Light Armor]] also helps ensure that any close encounters won't get them killed. |
+ | ===Birthsigns=== |
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⚫ | [[The Thief]] [[birthsign]] is popular for Wood Elf builds, due to the substantial bonuses it provides in [[Agility]] and [[Speed]] - attributes which benefit the player through skills such as [[Marksman]] and [[Light Armor]]. The [[Luck]] bonus also benefits their Expert and Master Marksman skill perks. |
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+ | [[File:The thief.png|thumb|200px|right|[[The Thief]] is a popular [[Birthsigns (Oblivion)|birthsign]] among Bosmer.]] |
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⚫ | *[[The Thief]] [[Birthsigns (Oblivion)|birthsign]] is popular for Wood Elf builds, due to the substantial bonuses it provides in [[Agility (Oblivion)|Agility]] and [[Speed (Oblivion)|Speed]] - attributes which benefit the player through skills such as [[Marksman (Oblivion)|Marksman]] and [[Light Armor (Oblivion)|Light Armor]]. The [[Luck (Oblivion)|Luck]] bonus also benefits their Expert and Master Marksman skill perks. |
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− | [[The Warrior]] birthsign is a decent counter for the low [[Strength]] and [[Endurance]] attributes. It may prevent your Wood Elf from inflicting more damage, but you will still be able to hold your own at a lower level. |
+ | *[[The Warrior]] birthsign is a decent counter for the low [[Strength (Oblivion)|Strength]] and [[Endurance (Oblivion)|Endurance]] attributes. It may prevent your Wood Elf from inflicting more damage, but you will still be able to hold your own at a lower level. |
===Drawbacks=== |
===Drawbacks=== |
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− | [[Mysticism]] and [[Illusion]] are particularly useful for "sneaky" characters, but Wood Elves don't gain bonuses to these skills. |
+ | [[Mysticism (Oblivion)|Mysticism]] and [[Illusion (Oblivion)|Illusion]] are particularly useful for "sneaky" characters, but Wood Elves don't gain bonuses to these skills. This lack can be slightly alleviated by choosing either [[The Lady]] or [[The Mage]] as birthsigns. |
+ | Also, while Light Armor is certainly safer than no armor at all, it wears down quickly and provides little protection. Wood Elves also begin the game with low [[Strength (Oblivion)|Strength]] (i.e. less carrying capacity), and female Bosmer also have reduced [[Endurance (Oblivion)|Endurance]] (i.e. dramatically lowered [[Health (Oblivion)|health]]). |
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+ | ==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{Arena}} |
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+ | *{{Daggerfall}} |
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+ | *{{Battlespire}} |
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+ | *{{Redguard}} |
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+ | *{{Morrowind}} |
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+ | *{{Oblivion}} |
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+ | *{{Skyrim}} |
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+ | *{{Online}} |
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+ | *{{Legends}} |
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*[http://www.elderscrolls.com/codex/races_woodelf.htm The Elder Scrolls - Official Codex] |
*[http://www.elderscrolls.com/codex/races_woodelf.htm The Elder Scrolls - Official Codex] |
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*[http://www.imperial-library.info/zeph/TES_Tre_2_03.shtml TES Treasury II: Common Names In Morrowind - Bosmeri Names] |
*[http://www.imperial-library.info/zeph/TES_Tre_2_03.shtml TES Treasury II: Common Names In Morrowind - Bosmeri Names] |
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+ | *[http://www.imperial-library.info/content/races-tamriel-bosmer Imperial Library's entry on Bosmer] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Races of The Elder Scrolls#Bosmer|Wikipedia article on Bosmer]] |
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+ | {{OblivionRaces}} |
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+ | <!--Interwiki links--> |
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+ | [[de:Bosmer (Oblivion)]] |
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+ | [[pl:Leśny elf (Oblivion)]] |
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Revision as of 19:38, 9 April 2020
- For other uses, see Bosmer.
- "The clanfolk of the Western Valenwood forests, also known as "Bosmer." Wood Elves are nimble and quick, making them good scouts and thieves, and there are no finer archers in all of Tamriel. Their ability to command simple creatures is well-known."
- ―In-game description[src]
Across the Empire, the various barbarian Elven clanfolk of the Western Valenwood forests are collectively referred to as "Wood Elves." They also call themselves "Bosmer" - which, roughly translated, means "Tree-Sap/Wood People," denoting their wild vitality and youthful energy. The curious and adventurous nature of the Bosmer contrasts with that of their more dour "cousins," the Altmer and Dunmer.
Culture and traits
Wood Elves reject the stiff, formal traditions of Aldmeri high culture, instead preferring a romantic, simple existence in harmony with nature and its creatures. These "country cousins" of the High Elves and Dark Elves are nimble and quick in body and wit, and because of their curious natures and natural agility, they excel in Stealth roles, such as Scouts, Agents, and Thieves. Above all, Wood Elves are known for their skills with Bows; there are no finer archers in all of Tamriel.
Character creation
Attribute modifiers
Attributes | Male | Female |
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Agility | 50 | 50 |
Endurance | 40 | 30 |
Intelligence | 40 | 40 |
Luck | 50 | 50 |
Personality | 30 | 40 |
Speed | 50 | 50 |
Strength | 30 | 30 |
Willpower | 30 | 30 |
Skill bonuses
Skill | Modifier |
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Acrobatics | +5 |
Alchemy | +10 |
Alteration | +5 |
Light Armor | +5 |
Marksman | +10 |
Sneak | +10 |
Special abilities
- Beast Tongue
- Resist Disease (75 pts, constant)
- Disposition +5 with other Bosmer.
Usage
Wood Elves are considered ideal for "sneaky" character builds, due to their excellent skill bonuses and attributes. Sneak attacks with poisoned arrows (poisoned via Alchemy) are superb for covertly eliminating enemies, and Acrobatics can sometimes aid them in "sniping" opponents from locations where they cannot be reached. Their skill with Light Armor also helps ensure that any close encounters won't get them killed.
Birthsigns
- The Thief birthsign is popular for Wood Elf builds, due to the substantial bonuses it provides in Agility and Speed - attributes which benefit the player through skills such as Marksman and Light Armor. The Luck bonus also benefits their Expert and Master Marksman skill perks.
- The Warrior birthsign is a decent counter for the low Strength and Endurance attributes. It may prevent your Wood Elf from inflicting more damage, but you will still be able to hold your own at a lower level.
Drawbacks
Mysticism and Illusion are particularly useful for "sneaky" characters, but Wood Elves don't gain bonuses to these skills. This lack can be slightly alleviated by choosing either The Lady or The Mage as birthsigns.
Also, while Light Armor is certainly safer than no armor at all, it wears down quickly and provides little protection. Wood Elves also begin the game with low Strength (i.e. less carrying capacity), and female Bosmer also have reduced Endurance (i.e. dramatically lowered health).
Appearances
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
External links
- The Elder Scrolls - Official Codex
- TES Treasury II: Common Names In Morrowind - Bosmeri Names
- Imperial Library's entry on Bosmer
- Wikipedia article on Bosmer
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