At a Glance

Altmer

Homeland: Summerset Isles

Race: Mer

Known for: Magic, scholarship, ancestry, craftsmanship, tradition, and a highly structured society

The Altmer, commonly called High Elves, come from the Summerset Isles. Altmeri tradition regards their people and culture as the closest continuation of the ancient Aldmer, the ancestors from whom most modern Elven peoples trace their origins.

Altmer society places great importance on ancestry, education, social standing, and excellence. Family lineage has historically carried considerable weight, and their society has long been more structured and formal than most cultures in Tamriel.

Perfection is a recurring idea in Altmeri culture. Scholars, artists, craftsmen, and mages may spend years mastering their work, and tradition is often valued over doing something simply because it is quicker or easier.

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