Considered barbarians by many, the Bosmer are known for their agility, making them proficient thieves and archers in The Elder Scrolls games like Skyrim. This has tremendously affected their way of life, causing them to import plant-based goods and making them strict carnivores who practice fasting before war so they may devour their kills completely. The Bosmer made an oath to the forest god Y’ffre, known as the Green Pact, in which they swore to never kill, injure, or eat any vegetation in the forest of which they lived. Related: How Elder Scrolls 6 Can Be Better Than Skyrim Typically smaller than humans, female Bosmer are often taller than the males. They’re known for adorning their light brown or light green bodies to match their forest surroundings, and some have horns. Bosmer were once considered Altmer but preferred a simpler life in nature, renouncing the formalities of the civilized world. The Wood Elves or “Tree Sap People” originate from the forest province of Valenwood in the Elder Scrolls series. Much of this information and all photos come from the Elder Scrolls Wiki. These descriptions include current and ancient Elven races, a couple derivative ones, and some rarely talked about mer folk. Below are all known Elven races in The Elder Scrolls, starting with the original. The First Era immediately followed the prehistoric Merethic Era, and both are referenced throughout this article.

Mer folk arrived in Tamriel during the Middle Merethic Era (or “Era of Elves”). Related: Every Elder Scrolls Game, Ranked Worst To Best They tend to be conditionally fertile, only breeding when mer populations are low. They are also more prone to magic than men. The term “mer” is analogous to how humans use “man.” Generally speaking, mer are less muscular than humans, with an array of skin tones, pointy ears, and typically tall stature, although there are exceptions. Known for sharper features and a much longer lifespan than humans, there are a variety of diversified mer races seen or talked about throughout the games - all of which are explained here. “Mer” refers to all Elven races throughout Tamrielic culture in The Elder Scrollsseries.

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