Imperial (Elder Scrolls)
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The Imperials are a fictional race that hail from the province of Cyrodiil in the Elder Scrolls video game series. They are excellent diplomats and traders. Though not the strongest warriors, their ability to field large armies of light infantry have enabled them to subdue the entire continent of Tamriel. The Imperial culture is loosely based on the Roman empire at the height of its power - the Imperials themselves often have a swarthy, Mediterranean complexion, and "latin-sounding" names like Tiberius and Valentius.
Imperials were not a playable race in Daggerfall, and "the Imperial Province" (that is, Cyrodiil), was declared to have "no indigenous race".[1]
The Imperial race is playable in Morrowind as well as Oblivion. They are commonly known as a "beginner" race; this is due to the fact that the Imperial(s) are a very balanced race. The Imperial(s) are recommended to be fighters or thieves but, like all of The Elder Scrolls games, the class is up to the player.
The Imperial race is further divided into two sub-races: the Colovians; independent rural folk in the west of Cyrodiil, and the cosmopolitan Nibenese occupying the rest of Cyrodiil. The Colovians historically are not as reverent to the established Cyrodiilic religion as the Nibenese.
[edit] History
Imperials were originally brought to Cyrodiil as slaves to the Heartland High Elves, or Ayleids. The Imperials have been in control of Cyrodiil, along with the rest of the Empire, since the fall of the Ayleids. Imperials have had many wins and losses in the wars of the past, some through struggle, others through annihilation of the opponents' armies. Wars like the one that led to the conquering of Morrowind were won by default, due to a mere peace treaty.
[edit] Notes
- ^ (1996) Bethesda Softworks Daggerfall instruction manual Bethesda Softworks, 10-11.
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| Races of The Elder Scrolls | |
|---|---|
| Mer (elves): | Altmer | Bosmer | Dunmer | Dwemer | Orsimer |
| Human: | Breton | Imperial | Nord | Redguard |
| Beast: | Argonian | Khajiit | Sload |
| Divine: | Aedra | Daedra | Dremora |
