This page lists various words and phrases that are a part of the world of Tamriel. The words are listed alphabetically and contain a brief description along with possibly a picture or how to pronounce it. If you can't find the word you're looking for, it may be listed under a certain topic under the Main Page. Please feel free to send any comments and suggestions, just Contact Me.

Halberd

The Halberd is a thrusting, two-handed type of spear with an axe-head attached to the end. Although it has low damage compared to other weapons, it's primary benefit is its long reach.

Halls of Virtue

Fully known as The Halls of the Virtue of War but usually shortened. The ancient Redguard society which taught the Shehai, or the Way of the Spirit Sword. Unfortunately, there has been no known existance of this guild for several thousand years.

Hand-To-Hand

This stealth skillis the martial art of unarmed combat. Hand-To-Hand attacks damage only the fatigue of a standing opponent, but hand-to-hand attacks damage health when a target has been knocked unconscious by fatigue loss. The skill is governed by the user's speed

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Healer

A Healer is a mage who choses to concentrate their studies in the School of Restoration. They are also typically very strong in defensive magic but poor in offensive magic which, by no means, makes them any less valuable. Indeed, a successful army typically has a large number of Healers to restore and rejuvanate their injured comrades. As with all magic users, a high intellience and willpower are a great boon.

Heavy Armor

This combat skill is is used to move and defned while wearing massive and rigid armors like iron, steel, silver, Dwemer, ebony, and Daedric armor. To use any style of armor effectively, the wearer must be trained, conditioned and skilled in its use. The skill is governed by the user's endurance

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Helmet

The head armor piece.

High Elf

Also known as Salache or Altmeri. Those who hail from the province of Summerset Isle. The High Elves are among the longest living and most intelligent races of Tamriel. Because of this they often become powerful magic users having centuries in which to practice their art. Due to their incredibly strong minds they are naturally immune to paralysation, both natural and magical.

The High Elves, or Altmer, are the proud, tall, golden-skinned peoples of Summerset Isle. The common tognue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on their speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from High Elven traditions. Deft, intelligent, and strong-willed, High Elves are often gifted in the arcane arts, and are far more resistant to disease than the lesser races

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Hlaalu

Hlaalu is the smallest and weakest of the five Great Houses of Morrowind, and clings to its ancient status in its capital of Narsis. They are the traditional enemies to the Indoril who have controlled the government for the past 3000 years and their resilience deserves a certain respect. The merchants and traders of the province, the Hlaalu maintain a limited commerce with the rest of the Empire.