How old are Bretons?

I think the Bretons, having both Human and Elven blood, would posess a lifespan longer than a Nord, yet shorter than an Altmer. Since Humans typically live for 100 years and Elves typically live for 1000 years both naturally, I'm putting the Bretons at a few hundred, around 200-500.

How old do Bretons get?

It's more likely that Bretons live slightly longer than their fully human counterparts. It has been speculated that since Tiber Septim was from Alcaire, he was probably a Breton. Tiber Septim lived to be just over 100 years old, which also supports the idea that Bretons live slightly longer than the other races of man.

Are Bretons tall or short?

Male Bretons stand at an average 1.00 height which is normal though quite unfair considering they're a magic-focused race. However, female Bretons are a bit shorter, standing at 0.95 (5'7" or 1.74 m).

Who are the Bretons descended from?

They trace much of their heritage to groups of Brittonic speakers who emigrated from southwestern Great Britain, particularly Cornwall and Devon, mostly during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain.

What are Bretons mixed with?

Bretons (from the Ehlnofex beratu meaning "half") are a hybrid race of both human and elven ancestry that primarily inhabit their ancestral homeland of High Rock, and the Systres Archipelago.

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Why do Bretons have pointed ears?

Did You Know: A few Bretons had pointed ears during the Second Era? This was most likely due to their earlier elven ancestry from the Direnni Hegemony. By the Third Era, this characteristic seemingly disappeared from the Breton population at large.

What do Bretons look like?

Bretons should be gaunt and longer in the face than Imperials with a noticeably more narrow face, pointed chin, deep eyes and a pronounced brow. The Bretons body type should be significantly more slender with a lankier build, compared to the more stout Romanesque Imperials.

What God do Bretons worship?

Bretons worship Arkay, one of their Divines, as the paramount god of the dead. His worship, at least as recorded in written history, originated after that of Nord Orkey and Elven Xarxes and it is taught he was once a mortal who ascended to godhood.

Are Bretons related to Irish?

Breton is most closely related to Cornish, another Southwestern Brittonic language. Welsh and the extinct Cumbric, both Western Brittonic languages, are more distantly related, and the Goidelic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic) have a slight connection due to both of their origins being from Insular Celtic.

What ethnic group is Breton?

Bretons are Celts who live in north-west France. The present administrative region of Brittany contains only four of the five historic provinces (départements). The province of Atlantique Maritime and the city Nantes, formerly a capital of Brittany, is now part of the region of Pays de la Loire.

Are Bretons friendly?

They're truly hospitable

We've been touched be the overwhelming kindness of the Bretons, who've been quick to open the doors to their homes and have us to stay. Or for dinner.

Can Bretons have pointy ears?

Did You Know: A few Bretons had pointed ears during the Second Era? This was most likely due to their earlier elven ancestry from the Direnni Hegemony. By the Third Era, this characteristic seemingly disappeared from the Breton population at large.

What are Breton facial features?

Bretons: The Bretons' faces are roundish-gaunt in looks. They seem to have a high cheeks and jaw. Their jaws are also noticeably shorter and rounded and the men have some excess skin underneath their chin; giving a slight 'recessed-jaw' or 'weak-jaw' look. Whilst the females appear to have plumper cheeks.

What are Bretons famous for?

Breton specialties: let's talk about sweets. While Brittany is famous for its rocky coast and Celtic traditions, it is also well known for its gastronomy—it was here that salted butter was born.

Do Nords like Bretons?

Also between Nords and Bretons, they pretty much get along. Nords like the bretonic food, and Bretons like the freedom of studying magic and be a mage without owing an allegiance to a kingdom.

Do Bretons have beards?

Beardless humans who lived among the Direnni was a clear sign that they were a slave. In contrast, the scant few Bretons who were granted their freedom were known to proudly wear full beards (often dyed bright blonde or red) as a symbol of their emancipated status.

What is the oldest Irish lineage?

The earliest known Irish surname is O'Clery (O Cleirigh); it's the earliest known because it was written that the lord of Aidhne, Tigherneach Ua Cleirigh, died in County Galway back in the year 916 A.D.

What is the DNA of Irish Vikings?

Irish Vikings derive much of their genetic ancestry from Norway. English Vikings show sharp ancestral differences with their Irish counterparts, with much stronger Danish influences. Many Vikings had brown hair, not blonde, including the famous Eyrephort warrior from Co. Galway.

How long do Bretons live?

Twice the average human lifespan. Delphine is a Breton who doesn't use magic. Assuming she was 20 at the time of the great war, which was thirty years ago in-game, she is somewhere between 50-60 years old.

Do Bretons have elven blood?

Bretons make great mages because they have elven ancestors and are considered the "2nd best race at magic" but wouldn't every other elf be better at spell casting then Bretons are?

Are Bretons half elves?

Yes the first Bretons were created from cross-breeding between Elves and their human slaves, most likely nords at the time. This happened enough for them to become an actual unique race from Nords, Imperials and Redguards.

What do Bretons eat?

The cuisine of Brittany is full-flavored, bringing the outdoors and the sea into the kitchen. It is a fresh mix of mackerel and sardines, pork rillettes and Breton pancakes. Cider and crêpes add a dash of sweetness.

What are Breton racial skills?

Within the game, Breton are described as: The racial skills of the Bretons reflect their affinity for the arcane, increasing their base magicka, magicka recovery, light armor, alliance point gain, spell resistance, and cost reduction of spells, allowing them to cast spells with little pause.

How do you say cheers in Breton?

Yec'hed mat!

Cheers!