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They descend from sentient trees known as the Hist, which is central in many ways to their cultural and relig… ], Little is known about what occurred in Argonia or Argonians in general during much of the First Era, as the few Argonians that left the province were very rare and they themselves did not talk about their history, preferring to integrate themselves into the larger Tamrielic cultures. Thus, the An-Xileel held Black Marsh until Martin Septim ended the Oblivion Crisis and closed the Gates forever. Thus, the Hist is giving it a soul, and so the cycle repeats. They can be thieves, but I find them to be effective skirmishers. Players can change their race by purchasing a Crown Store item. Lilani:I guess they're good for the waterbreathing thing, but it still bothers me that they are constantly described as "reptilian" but apparently they have gills >:-( Those are amphibians, dammit. If you like the look of an Argonian character then go for that. Either way it is an effective strategy as they cannot be followed into the deeper oceans and rivers.[source?]. They are a great choice if you want to be stealthy, as the male's +10 bonus to agility and speed are useful to stealth oriented characters. Argonians or Saxhleel are an interesting race of reptile people of Black Marsh. Learn the difference, Bethesda. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Any examples of really cool items I can find at the bottom of a particular lake? Most relations are neutral, with Argonians not really caring about the affairs of other races or nations. Uh... well, actually, most amphibians absorb oxygen through their skin (Larval stages use gills, though)[1]. As Argonians are defending their borders from years that’s why they are experts in guerrilla warfare. i am starting a heavily immersive modded argonian playthourgh of skyrim but i cant decide a name for my character. It just comes down to what you think looks the best. Rewarding, to be sure, but difficult, it really, REALLY helps to start as something with magic skill boosts, such as the high elf. Good names for argonians? but really, argonians have a lot of bonuses that are nice, but not good. According to them, the sap of the hist tree, when drank, gives a hatchling its soul. Another example would be Shahvee, who worships Zenithar. The borders of the province fell easily to his forces, but he wisely decided to avoid strategically unimportant inner swamps, and thus met with little resistance. The Argonians are the reptiloid natives of the Black Marsh of southern Tamriel. They had black scales, black eyes, and large mouths full of fangs. hi! The roots of this animosity can be traced to the Khajiit belief that an Argonian shaman was responsible for creating the Knahaten Flu which plagued the species and its infrastructure. These Argonians were capable of great feats, creating magical defenses that remained both functional and effective well into the Second Era. An uneducated person would expect that the Argonians and the Khajiit would be the closest of allies, given their unique status as Beastfolk and their similar histories of being used as slaves. [3], The Dunmer of neighboring Morrowind have made a practice of raiding the region for slaves, and this is particularly practiced by members of House Telvanni. Each ring is unique and has personal meaning to the creator and the recipient. They often see themselves as protectors and guardians. The Shadowscales are Argonian assassins, born under the sign of. Honestly, don't sweat so much about race. Well, yes, but aside from travelling quickly through skyrim's waterways and the occasional escape, that doesn't seem very useful. [12], Argonians have gills on their necks and are covered in scales. Argonians are one of ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Seeing as how Argonians have a +5 in Alteration and Restoration, yeah... Not changing this sig until someone makes a Freddy Krueger VS Predator movie. Pretty much this - my current character is a sneaky archer Argonian, and Histskin is useful when the crap hits the fan and he can't stay in the shadows anymore. This article contains contentious statements that require additional, *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Argonians gain an increase to poison and disease resistance and their max Health is increased thanks to the Argonian Resistance ability. A +5 boost to Illusion, Alchemy, and Mysticism gives them c… Though I do find some of the name results to be humorous, it sort of doesn't follow the Cyrodilic naming system for Argonians. The difficult terrain within the Black Marsh, coupled with the apparent isolationist policies of the Argonians, renders this largely a mystery. If you could use spears in the game, they'd be the perfect fighter in my eyes. How is running out of air in skyrim handled anyway? Female Argonians are also portrayed to have breasts, according to some sources, this is possibly an additional,[13] or the only,[14] way for an Argonian young to get Hist sap. It just makes sense.And they look cool. Either Lusty Argonian Maid or, 50 Shades of Histskin. "The Lusty Argonian Maid" holds all the answers you seek. Now if you don't mind. Once the ceremony is finished, the newly transformed soul is introduced to the tribe, followed by a great celebration. Argonians are a nature-focused race of Tamriel in ESO, and benefit from their connection to The Hist. Plus the whole underwater breathing, immunity to poison and resistance of disease helps a bit too. Anyways, what I really mean by all this is that whether Argonians have breasts or not is a matter of personal taste. Water Breathing. So you may want to find a way to incorporate that into your build. [citation needed], The native language of the Argonians is called Jel. Warlord dynasties were formed by former Imperial officers, who "earned a reputation for tyranny even in those dark times. The natives fought and defeated the Daedra on their own turf, doing so with such success that the Dremora lieutenants actually closed their Gates themselves to prevent being overrun, an occurrence unheard of in the other provinces. 1: Waterbreathing - not an amazingly useful ability, but still useful, 2: Histskin - being virtually invincible for a short time is very useful, especially as a thief. When I play an Argonian I just do it to look cool, though Khajiit also look cool. Check. The Argonians bring their cool intellect, and mastery of stealth, blades, and the magical arts, to bear for the Pact. [21] In the past, the Argonians had a large and powerful enough civilization to build large, intricate pyramid structures called xanmeers. Obtaining names []. With a command of guerilla warfare tactics, the Argonians … [23] Some Argonians born under the sign of The Shadow are given to the Dark Brotherhood at birth and trained in the art of stealth and assassination. I don't know. though the 'Popular usage and unique gameplay' of this Elder Scrolls wiki article I think explains it better: http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Argonian_%28Skyrim%29. When swimming, they use their tails to propel themselves as they glide through the water. A small xanmeer ruin in Black Marsh as it is seen in The Elder Scrolls Online, An Argonian mud hut as it is seen in The Elder Scrolls Online. Argonians make very good thieves and assassins, with the right stat boosts. BandicootPower:Argonians make great lusty maids. Stealth? I've never been a fan of animal/humanoid looking creatures ever so I tend to stay away from them. [3], Very little is known about the Argonian culture as of the Fourth Era. Histskin basically makes you invulnerable for a few precious seconds (and with Khajiit, I never found any areas dark enough to warrant Night Eye), Poison/Disease resistance almost eliminates the need for cure potions and Waterbreathing can make for a quick escape. Increases experience gain … The Argonian people are members of the Ebonheart Pact.. The Imperial Fleet followed the course deeper into the heart of Black Marsh than any non-Argonian had ever been before. If it is going to come down to the racial abilities though, the Argonian histskin ability seems beneficial for every playstyle, the water breathing is nice but can be made redundant, resist disease is useful. On that day, a young Saxhleel licks the Hist Sap and receives their name. Their once a day limitation urges me to save them for a rainy day, but that never comes and so they never get used. That said, it is the second highest rated file on the site, so it's fairly safe to say it has been positively recieved. It basically sales itself. During their war with the Reman Empire, some Argonians built headquarters and camps on the bottom of lakes and rivers to guarantee safety.[source?] SlaveNumber23:Honestly, you can play any kind of playstyle as any race really. If you accept the explanation that Argonians who have ingested less Hist are more humanoid (and thus have boobs), more power to you. Their amphibious physique suits them for aquatic and terrestrial habitation. So please help? I suppose they fit under the same kind of playstyle as the khajiit, as a theif or assassin, a sneaky type, but night eye has far more advantages for that than the argonian's power, histskin, so when going for that type, you may as well play khajiit. It didn't work out, as being a pure mage in skyrim is difficult. Argonians come from the Black Marsh. [3] Argonians are one of the few races completely unrelated to men and mer, who think of themselves as coming from, and ultimately returning to, the Hist.[4]. "[3], The land that had once been a haven for Tamriel's criminals became its greatest prison state. As I remember it, there was a circular oxygen meter around the cursor in oblivion. Enigmatic and intelligent, the Argonians are experts of guerrilla tactics, and their natural abilities suit their swampy homeland. User Info: dinosaur-123. I still use magic by using Alteration spells, I still have to use Melee for the occasions where shit hits the proverbial fan and to do more damage with daggers for my backstabbing and of course I snipe everything I can with a bow. Community content is available under. Argonians are slightly taller than humans, ranging from 6 to 6 ½ feet tall. [3], The Argonians were defeated by the Reman Empire in 1E 2811 at the Battle of Argonia. Argonian Name Generator Argonian names come in three different types: Single word, hyphenated names, and their Cyrodilic names. Maybe, I've never found much need for nighteye in the first place. I never used night eye though. I just like Argonians because Bethesda has a nasty habit of hiding some pretty nice stuff in really deep lakes. The Hist, allow Argonians to change many aspects of theirselves, gender being only one of them. Unlike other Tamrielic languages, it is not derived from the Ehlnofex. Argonians make good thieves, as they have the right stat boosts. Years of protecting their border has made the argonians expert guerrilla warfare fighters. Even Tiber Septim, it was said, thought twice before conquering Black Marsh for his new Empire. Thus, the Hist is giving it a soul, and so the cycle repeats. Since they have a +10 boost to Security and Athletics, they can make agile rogue-like characters. A +5 boost to Alteration and Restoration gives them good magical potential. [3], Even less is known about Argonian history in the Second Era. User Info: FMLG If you must consider it, then I reccomend modding first. This same rule applies to small nomadic tribes of Argonians. The Tree-Minder of the tribe aids to prepare the ceremony. Check. They are a playable race and appear in the "Elder Scrolls" series. Most argonians are neutral good. Point is, what are argonians good for? They appear to be neutral to the ongoing hostilities between the Empire and the Third Aldmeri Dominion. I never worked out how you're supposed to know when you'll run out, and I've never managed to actually drown. It is known that great emphasis is placed upon the Hist, the strange trees that are abundant in the Marsh. If you play argonian, why? also the resistance to poisons/diseases is pretty useful too. Okay...I've got five minutes until the veloci-person horde descends upon me, so I best explain myself. It's the one character I haven't gotten rid off or atleast haven't been bored of with the playstyle. For other uses, see Argonians. The Naga were a breed of Argonian who resembled puff adders with legs and arms and whose height ranged from seven to eight feet tall. 28 POSTED: 21 Aug 2012 12:07. It produces a special sap that gives Argonians visions and enlightenment to their souls. http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Argonian_%28Skyrim%29. If an Argonian becomes a vampire, it appears to age tenfold and its eyes turn light red and nearly blank, though their pupils are still clearly visible. Argonians or Saxhleel[1][2] are an oviparous race of reptilian people native to the large and marshy province of Tamriel known as Black Marsh. Helstrom is in the center of "Murkwood," an area of marsh in the center of Argonia where it is almost impossible for non-Argonians to travel, so is the center of non-Imperial Black Marsh. [2], It also should be noted that the Hist, and therefore Argonians, acknowledge the existence of the deity Sithis. Argonians (or “Saxhleel” in their native tongue) are an intelligent race of reptile people that inhabit the swamps of Black Marsh who work well with magic, stealth and skills that require agility. Does it go to far? Melee/Rogue - they get a lot of boosts to the rogue talents in the beginning, which helps if you want to go down that path. Long ago, Argonians lived in giant stone ziggurats that extended all across Black Marsh and, according to some, even southern Morrowind. It is, however, pretty cool. Even if they could be reached, the Argonian gills, fins, propelling tails, sharp teeth, claws, and underwater sight mean that fighting one in the water would be nothing short of suicide. I have played as every race in skyrim. [9], After being born, Argonian hatchlings drink the sap of the Hist and continue doing this through their infancy. [5] They have developed immunities to diseases that have plagued many would-be explorers in the region, and they are capable of easily exploring underwater locations due to their ability to breathe water. House Dres of Morrowind continued to send slavers into the north, but few others saw any reason to trouble themselves with the land. [19] The actual ceremony of marriage is very long and complex, and involves unique rituals, spoken in the native language of the Argonians.[20]. More useful than nighteye? Oh and perma-waterbreathing. Argonian culture in Black Marsh is not fully understood. True, I have a terrible habit of not taking these characters far, but I have played every race for a decent amount of time. Years of defending their borders have made the Argonians experts in guerrilla warfare, and their natural abilities make them equally at home in water and on land. This gives Argonians the ability to breathe underwater, which has proven to be an advantage in combat with other races, especially in the swamps of Black Marsh. Argonians also have some resistance to poison. Argonians definitely have their advantages. [11] Something deep within these individuals calls for them to undergo this change. Bethesda? dinosaur-123 8 years ago #4. yup , and if you want to go lore wise be sure to chose a female one as they got more tendencies to be mages (at least in cyrodil) Explorers who are not Argonian usually end up dead, killed by the native fauna of Black Marsh, disease, or the Argonians. Racial Skills. This was used to terrible effect during the Three Banners War, when an Altmer alchemist named Ruuvitar nearly succeeded in wiping out an entire generation of unborn Argonians using a relic called the Mnemic Egg. It is believed that the Argonians are somehow co-dependent upon the trees, and that the Hist forms some sort of hive-mind. If you like the look of an Argonian character then go for that. Argonians are trained in guerilla warfare and drown their enemies by dragging them to the water and holding them under. It just makes sense.And they look cool. Enigmatic and intelligent, the Argonians are experts at guerrilla warfare, and their natural abilities suit their swampy homeland, Black Marsh. This is shown when the Hissmir Hist shows the inhabitants how to use Hist Amber to power the city's defenses against a Dominion attack. The only clear relations they have are negative, falling on the Dunmer and the Khajiit. Pretty much the only playstyle you would pick a certain race for is unarmed, where you would pick a Khajit for their additional unarmed damage, as there is no unarmed skill, making this bonus invaluable for an unarmed playstyle. Largely removed from Tamriel's history during the Merethic Era, Argonian society was supposedly at its height during this time period; having an advanced civilization that built the great Xanmeer pyramids of Black Marsh. The Hist tree can telepathically talk to the Argonian that has drunk the sap. They are good at being absolutely awesome. Where is a good place to find an Argonian to get blood from? Argonians (they prefer Saxhleel in Jel, their native tongue, a word that seems to mean "People of the Root") are the little-understood reptilian denizens of Black Marsh. The Argonians are a very insular people. [17], Little is known of the ancient history of the Argonians during this Era, following the events of the Dawn Era. The Argonians have no true allies among the other races of Tamriel. [10], How Argonians go through maturity is rather debated and poorly understood; sometimes it is stated that when an Argonian grows through infancy the Hist sap that it licks from the tree determines its gender and appearance. Their claw bonus also helps them win brawls. ^Also, this.My Argonian spearman was the terror of Morrowind's wildlife, but since they took away my spears... and the ability to fight underwater... Argonians have lost a lot of their shine. While Argonians are often referred to as lizards by other races; they actually have many characteristics that look very similar to crocodiles and alligators, most notable among them the large flat-sided tail. The Hist is a unique type of tree that grows all around Black Marsh and is looked highly upon by the inhabitants. If, for whatever reason, this connection to the Hist is not present or is severed, the unborn within the eggs die. 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