![]() ![]() ![]() Sources largely describe it poetically, such as "The Hist led the way" and "the Hist revealed the true path", implying the Hist trees were involved in some way with the event. What Duskfall was, exactly, is largely unclear. Eventually, this society collapsed in a period known as Duskfall. Modern Argonians consider both the construction of the stone xanmeers and their predecessors' fearful devotion to Sithis as a result of a flawed belief system, as it only saw Sithis as a destroyer and not a creator as well. The Teeth of Sithis is an old temple of Sithis, and possibly the largest known. The Xinchei-Konu was an ancient calendar that shows how the Argonians viewed time and tried to fight against the change, for example by manipulating the weather. The ruins within Tsofeer Cavern, the Tomb of Many Spears, the Xinchei-Konu Monument and the Teeth of Sithis are examples of buildings from the pre-Duskfall era. One priestesses of Sithis named Shuxaltsei managed to return briefly in 2E 582 and attempted to reclaim her temple in Murkmire. Unsurprisingly, there was resistance to Duskfall among the Sithis priesthood, with some of them taking extreme measures to halt the approaching change. Sithis had a more central role in this old society, and the ceremonies dedicated to Sithis were also different, including blood sacrifices. Fearing Sithis to this extent could explain why the old priests of Sithis were able to retain a position of power in Argonian society in the pre-Duskfall period. As a representation of this ideology, they built vast stone pyramids, known as xanmeers, to withstand the test of time. They feared change and Sithis' destructive force. The ancient Argonians viewed Sithis as a destroyer. ![]() Yet, those who have taken the time to experience Argonian culture have gained a greater appreciation for this noble and beautiful people." Īn ancient carving with tree and Argonian features Īccording to the First Era Scholar Brendan the Persistent, "he Argonian people have, throughout Tamrielic history, been perhaps the most misunderstood, vilified, and reviled of all the sentient races. Taking on Imperial dress, name, and customs makes things easier for Argonians in Cyrodiil. Some Argonians opt to take on a more Cyrodiilicized name outside of Black Marsh. While most of Tamriel refers to them as the "Argonians", many Argonians prefer the term "Saxhleel" when referring to their kind :58 "Argonian" is an Imperial term. This is a sentiment shared even by lukiul, or "assimilated" Argonians, who were raised far away from the Hist and often have significant trouble fully understanding the emotions, body language, or motivations of their estranged brethren. The Argonians' alien nature is often commented on they are called strange, expressionless, reserved peoples, slow to trust and hard to know. įoreign racial categorization labels them as "beasts", or "Betmeri", as opposed to the humanoid races of Mer and Men. They are also naturally adept spellcasters and excel in the art of stealth. Argonians are swift swimmers and can breathe underwater. Īgile and cunning, they possess natural immunity to poison and disease, a trait that serves them well in their treacherous homeland. They have a connection to the Hist, a race of sentient trees. They are known as the foremost experts in guerrilla warfare throughout Tamriel, a reputation brought upon them by defending their borders from enemies for countless centuries. The other races often refer to them as "lizards" or the "Lizard Folk" instead, especially when meaning to be derogatory. Argonians ( Saxhleel, or People of the Root in their native language of Jel) are the reptilian natives of Black Marsh, a vast swampland province in southeastern Tamriel. ![]()
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