Skyrim:Thalmor
The Thalmor is the combined government of the second Aldmeri Dominion, and according to Ondolemar represents an alliance between Altmer and Bosmer regents. A militarist regime founded on beliefs of racial supremacy, the Thalmor seek to advance their power and influence across Tamriel with the specific intent of establishing the racial superiority of Mer over Man, "one century at a time". In Skyrim, they maintain an embassy in the mountains overlooking Solitude, are in control of Northwatch Keep (used as a covert detainment center for their political prisoners), and have an unused building set aside for them by the Empire within Solitude's city walls. Thalmor Justiciars can sometimes be found traveling the roads with Nord prisoners in tow; while not immediately hostile, conversing with them will reveal their antagonistic nature and choosing certain dialogue options (particularly on the topic of Talos worship) can turn them hostile toward you. Thalmor death squads may also track you down in the wilds, proclaiming "Behold the future! Behold the Thalmor!" as they attack.
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[edit] Overview
Prior to present-day Skyrim, the Aldmeri Dominion and the Empire waged a devastating conflict known as the Great War. The Dominion sacked the Imperial City and held it under military occupation for two years before the Empire was able to mount a counter-attack and reclaim the city proper. With the Empire greatly weakened after these campaigns, a peace treaty known as the White-Gold Concordat was negotiated. The White-Gold Concordat outlawed Talos worship, disbanded the Blades, and forced the Empire to cede much of southern Hammerfell to the Aldmeri Dominion. The Thalmor thereafter set up various embassies across the Imperial provinces, such as the one in Skyrim, from which their Justiciars and other agents keep the local provincial governments under control and enforce the terms of the White-Gold Concordat.
According to Ondolemar, the Thalmor were the "Victors of the Great War" and the only reason the Empire still exists is because they "allow it to exist".
[edit] Members
| Name | Location | Description |
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| Ancano | College of Winterhold | Thalmor advisor to the Arch-Mage. |
| AncarionDB | Northshore Landing | Leader of the Thalmor on Solstheim. |
| Elenwen | Thalmor Embassy | First Emissary to Skyrim. |
| Estormo | Labyrinthian | Thalmor agent, second to Ancano. |
| Gissur | Thalmor Embassy | Undercover Thalmor agent sent to track you down. |
| J'datharr | Outside Windhelm Stables | Thalmor assassin sent to kill Malborn. |
| Agent Lorcalin | Shrine of Talos at White River Gorge | Thalmor agent sent to kill Talos worshippers. |
| Ondolemar | Understone Keep | Commander of the Justiciars assigned to Markarth. |
| Northwatch Guard | Northwatch Keep | Guards the front gate from possible trespassers. |
| Northwatch Interrogator | Northwatch Keep | Justiciar in charge of interrogations at Northwatch Keep. |
| Rulindil | Thalmor Embassy | Third Emissary to Skyrim. In charge of interrogations. |
| Shavari | Riften | Thalmor assassin sent to kill you. |
| Tsavani | Thalmor Embassy | Thalmor Embassy's cook. |
| Captain Valmir | Forelhost | An undercover Thalmor agent. |
[edit] Generic Thalmor Members
| Name | Class | Location |
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| Northwatch Archer | Thalmor Archer | Northwatch Keep |
| Northwatch Guard | Thalmor Warrior | Northwatch Keep |
| Northwatch Mage | Thalmor Wizard | Northwatch Keep |
| Thalmor Archer | Thalmor Archer | Skyrim |
| Thalmor Soldier | Thalmor Warrior | Skyrim |
| Thalmor Wizard | Thalmor Wizard | Skyrim |
Thalmor come in three different types, with names based on their location. The type you encounter does not depend on your level, the only differences being in their armor, weapons, health, and magic. The boss in any encounters will always be a Wizard. Though the lore states that the Thalmor are a union between Altmer and Bosmer, all Thalmor NPCs seen in Skyrim are Altmer.
[edit] Justiciars
Justiciars are the official enforcers of the terms of the White-Gold Concordat, specifically enforcing the ban on the worship of Talos. They can be randomly encountered wandering the countryside accompanied by Thalmor Warriors. You have the option of talking to them and discussing various topics. Telling them that you worship Talos, support freedom of religious belief, or lingering too long near one will provoke them into attacking you. They can either be Warriors or Wizards, and will be equipped as such.
   
[edit] Thalmor ArchersThalmor Archers use Elven or Glass bows and arrows and wear light Elven or Glass Armor depending on your level. They carry a leveled dagger (Steel, Elven, or Glass) and a random selection of gems, food, drink, and gold. 
[edit] Thalmor WarriorsThalmor Warriors use leveled one-handed weapons, made of Steel, Elven, or Glass, and wear leveled armor, made of either Elven or Glass, depending on your level. They can hold just a weapon, a weapon and shield, or dual-wield two weapons. They carry a leveled dagger (Steel, Elven, or Glass) and a random selection of gems, food, drink, and gold. 
[edit] Thalmor WizardsThalmor Wizards are the main spell-casters of the Thalmor armies, and are generally harder to kill, even though they only wear robes. They carry a leveled dagger (Steel, Elven, or Glass) and a random selection of gems, soul gems, ingredients, potions, and gold. 
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[edit] Thalmor Equipment
| Name (ID) | Type | Notes |
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| Hooded Thalmor Robes (0010c698) |
Clothing | Worn by Wizards |
| Thalmor Boots (00065bac) |
Clothing | Worn by Wizards |
| Thalmor Gloves (00065bb3) |
Clothing | Worn by Wizards |
| Thalmor Robes (00065bbf) |
Clothing | Worn by Wizards |
[edit] Leveled Equipment
All generic Thalmor have weapons that are leveled, being made of one of Steel, Elven, or Glass; the only exceptions are the archers' bows, as there are no Steel Bows. The archer and warrior classes wear leveled armor from one of Light Elven, Elven, Gilded Elven, or Glass; the only exceptions are the warrior's shields which are either Elven or Glass and are leveled separately.
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[edit] Related Quests
Major quests revealing important lore about the Thalmor include:
- Diplomatic Immunity: Infiltrate a party at the Thalmor Embassy.
- A Cornered Rat: Locate Esbern.
- Search and Seizure: Find evidence of a Talos worshipper for the Thalmor.
- Season Unending: Enforce a ceasefire to secure Dragonsreach.
[edit] Other Thalmor Quests
Quests and favors that merely involve the Thalmor or going into Thalmor controlled areas include:
- The Eye of Magnus: Reclaim the College and contain the Eye.
- Find the Thalmor Assassin: The Thalmor are after Malborn. Help him get to safety.
- Good Intentions: Find and consult the Augur of Dunlain.
- Missing In Action: Rescue a missing Stormcloak supporter from the Thalmor.
- A New Source of StalhrimDB: Find a blacksmith missing from Skaal Village.
- Siege on the Dragon Cult: Enter the ruins of Forelhost and defeat Rahgot to recover his mask for Captain Valmir.
- The Staff of Magnus: Retrieve the Staff of Magnus.
- Unbound: Escape Imperial custody and a dragon raid.
- Under Saarthal: Uncover the mysteries beneath this ancient ruin.
[edit] Notes
- Elenwen is present at the execution in Helgen when the dragon attacks during the first main quest, Unbound.
- You may be attacked by a small group of Thalmor carrying an Order of Execution. This is a scripted event and is independent of actions you take in-game.
- According to dialogue from Delphine and Legate Fasendil, the Thalmor even carry out acts of ethnic cleansing on some segments of their own Bosmer and Altmer populations, which are never heard about elsewhere in Tamriel. The reasons for this are unclear, but Fasendil's comments suggest this is related to the quelling of dissident uprisings.
[edit] See Also
[edit] Related Lore
The following is a list of lore that reveals various aspects of the Thalmor's culture and history:
- Dragon Investigation: Current Status by Rulindil — A Thalmor report on the return of Dragons.
- Flight from the Thalmor by Hadrik Oaken-Heart — A written epitaph of a Nordic skald.
- Imperial Missive by General Tullius — About the Thalmor imprisonment of a Whiterun citizen.
- J'datharr's Note — Mark information for a Thalmor Assassin.
- Justiciar Execution Order
- Thalmor Dossier: Delphine — Thalmor Dossier on the Blades agent Delphine.
- Thalmor Dossier: Esbern — Thalmor Dossier on the Blades Loremaster Esbern.
- Thalmor Dossier: Ulfric Stormcloak — Thalmor Dossier on the Stormcloaks leader and Jarl of Windhelm Ulfric Stormcloak.
- Thalmor Orders by Elenwen — A communique from a Thalmor agent to a subordinate scout.
- The Great War by Legate Justianus Quintius — A soldier's summation of the major events before and during the Great War
- Valmir's Orders — Thalmor orders to retrieve Rahgot's Dragon Priest Mask.
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