If in the game the Cyrodiilic word for "elf" is just "elf" in whatever language you play in, is "mer" (Bosmer = Wood Elf/Folk) a Mer word?
Like, would a Nord say, "He's a Bosmer - a Wood Elf"?
What language is the word "mer"?
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 scrptrx May 24, 2013 |
If in the game the Cyrodiilic word for "elf" is just "elf" in whatever language you play in, is "mer" (Bosmer = Wood Elf/Folk) a Mer word? Like, would a Nord say, "He's a Bosmer - a Wood Elf"? |
by scrptrx
May 24, 2013
 paarthurnax Administrator May 24, 2013 |
According to this page, the word "Mer" is Aldmeris and potentially Ehlnofex. Bosmer, Orsimer, etc. would be the formal names while Wood Elf, Orc, etc. would be the Cyrodillic names. I think you see the formal versions a lot because that's what they call themselves, plus the alternative might be seen as rude. |
by paarthurnax
May 24, 2013
According to this page, the word "Mer" is Aldmeris and potentially Ehlnofex. Bosmer, Orsimer, etc. would be the formal names while Wood Elf, Orc, etc. would be the Cyrodillic names. I think you see the formal versions a lot because that's what they call themselves, plus the alternative might be seen as rude.
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scrptrx May 25, 2013 |
Oh thanks, I'm going to bookmark that page now. I couldn't find it. That makes sense, then. |
by scrptrx
May 25, 2013
Oh thanks, I'm going to bookmark that page now. I couldn't find it. That makes sense, then.
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