Lore:Aldmer
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The Aldmer were the original proto-mer who inhabited the coasts of Tamriel. The race slowly evolved into the various present day Mer. Where the conservative peoples that stayed in Summerset Isle became the Altmer, and the exiles from ancient time became the Maormer of Pyandonea. The individuals who broke off from tradition and explored the rest of Tamriel variously became the Falmer, Bosmer, Dwemer, Ayleids, Chimer (which then became the Dunmer), and Orsimer (from the Boethiah's corruption of Trinimac, which changed him into Malacath). Bretons possess a significant amount of Aldmeri blood from the interbreeding of Nedes) and the Direnni of High Rock.
As a race, the Aldmer probably resembled the present day Altmer, as it is alleged that the Altmer have selectively bred as to resemble their Aldmer ancestors. Also, unlike the other races of mer, the Altmer have experienced no fundamental cultural divergences.
| Races of the Elder Scrolls | |
|---|---|
| Man: | Breton | Imperial | Nede | Nord | Redguard |
| Mer: | Aldmer | Altmer | Ayleid | Bosmer | Chimer | Dunmer | Dwemer | Falmer | Maormer | Orsimer |
| Beast: | Argonian | Imga | Khajiit | Sload |
| Akaviri: | Ka Po' Tun | Kamal | Tang Mo | Tsaesci |
| Divine: | Aedra | Daedra |
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