Khajiit of Elsweyr: Origins, History, Culture - Elder Scrolls Lore

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  • @WizardsandWarriors
    @WizardsandWarriors  Рік тому +21

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  • @hfar_in_the_sky
    @hfar_in_the_sky Рік тому +83

    “For there is nothing madder than a cat on skooma.”
    This made me laugh!

  • @JohnnyElRed
    @JohnnyElRed Рік тому +248

    This is an interesting idea. Not only for The Elder Scrolls, but there are so many fantasy and sci-fi races you could make videos like this about. But I'm mostly interested in getting to know how the Mer came to be just the worst.

    • @MetallicaMan76
      @MetallicaMan76 Рік тому +20

      Including Tamrielic races who have gone extinct or disappeared

    • @Blacattacsquadron
      @Blacattacsquadron Рік тому +4

      It's been a year since they've put out an Elder Scrolls lore video. These people seems to be biased because British developers didn't make the game!!

    • @silviuvisan505
      @silviuvisan505 Рік тому +7

      ​@@Blacattacsquadroni'm sure if they were biased they wouldn't make it. The eleder scrolls universe and lore is rich but if bethesda doesn't release any games people stop caring.

    • @ibadurrehman1210
      @ibadurrehman1210 Рік тому +5

      Not all Mer, just the Altmer(High Elves), because they are direct descendants of the Aldmer(Original Progenitor Elves), who are the descendants of the Old Ehlnofey, as opposed to Man, who are the descendants of the Wandering Ehlnofey. Ehlnofey are the lesser et'Ada, or the lesser of the spirits that participated in the creation of Mundus (the universe). So basically et'Ada -> Ehlnofey -> Aldmer (in the case of Mer) -> Altmer. They abhor material existence, because they believe they were tricked by Lorkhan, so material existence is a prison for them, and they wanna return to the formless primordial order they existed in before creation.

    • @Blacattacsquadron
      @Blacattacsquadron Рік тому

      @@silviuvisan505 they're 100% biased. Elder Scrolls has more lore than the game of thrones, and yet they put that out and done nothing on Elder Scrolls. The Dwarven extinction has a better story than in Warhammer and Lord of the rings.

  • @rtweugene1
    @rtweugene1 Рік тому +63

    “To play daedra’s advocate” is one great line

  • @johntaylor7029
    @johntaylor7029 Рік тому +34

    One of the things I love about TES lore is that every culture has a similar but still unique origin story that helps them explain themselves.

  • @le_marc
    @le_marc Рік тому +68

    Khajiit is my favorite race. Thank you! It's a nice change from the usual lore channels like Fudgemuppet and Drewmora. A minor correction, while spirits are androgynous, Khenarthi (or Kyne) is mostly female, not male.
    Been a long time follower, thank you again!

  • @HamanKarn567
    @HamanKarn567 Рік тому +17

    One of the best stories of the Khajit come from.a book in the Elder Scrolls that's been in every game since Morrowind and you even meet the author in that game. Mixed Unit Tactics from the perspective of legionaire stationed at fort sphinxmoth. Khajit invade valenwood and mess up the bosmer utilizing their different forms to their advantage. It's one of my favorite elder scrolls books.

  • @nvmtt
    @nvmtt Рік тому +48

    "Khajit has ware if you have coin"- khajit merchant

    • @victorcharles27
      @victorcharles27 Рік тому +3

      The warm sand of Elyswer is far away from here😊

    • @wyndonpendergraft
      @wyndonpendergraft Рік тому

      Khajiit also has hands if you have ish

    • @darkcrowsin666
      @darkcrowsin666 Рік тому +3

      this sands are cold but khajiit feels warmth from your presence
      ❤️❤️😁😁

  • @awesomehpt8938
    @awesomehpt8938 Рік тому +30

    Wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else but Elsweyr

  • @gabriellepark240
    @gabriellepark240 Рік тому +44

    I’m so excited for this series. I have been dying for more videos about Tamriel. Thank you guys for your work, always an instant watch when you upload.

  • @Heisen2420
    @Heisen2420 Рік тому +52

    Personal Suggestions for Future Videos.
    1) The History & Lore of the World of Darkness.
    2) The Bretons, the Half-Elf Humans of High Rock.
    3) The History of the Sword Coast & The City of Baldur's Gate.
    4) The Origins of the Jedi & Sith; Legends Version.
    5) The Alternate-World of Kaizerreich.

  • @MrPink-qf1xi
    @MrPink-qf1xi Рік тому +10

    I liked this idea, giving each race and their region it's own highlight would help alot for new fans.

  • @loods2215
    @loods2215 Рік тому +25

    This brought back memories of my father playing Skyrim when I was a kid
    He loved sneaking around with his Khajiit character

    • @rainmaker9300
      @rainmaker9300 Рік тому +15

      Ah, another practitioner of the noble art of Stealth Archery. A fellow man of culture.

    • @chrisstorrer
      @chrisstorrer Рік тому +1

      Aw that is a sweet memory.

  • @matheusrondelleite8015
    @matheusrondelleite8015 Рік тому +20

    I have 3 Khajiits at home and all of them hates the Aldmeri Dominion 😂

  • @DewaKopling
    @DewaKopling Рік тому +10

    I like lore explanation of any kind, its like hearing a historic fantasy podcast

  • @SHDUStudios
    @SHDUStudios Рік тому +7

    I absolutely love the documentary format. It makes TES feel that much more real.

  • @resileaf9501
    @resileaf9501 Рік тому +8

    Ooh, great idea for a series :D
    There is far more to these universes than just battles after all. A deeper focus on races and their histories is definitely a great idea. There's a lot I learned from this video, never knew about the Khajiit mythology.

  • @pedroivantaveraferreira3037
    @pedroivantaveraferreira3037 Рік тому +12

    What you need to know is that they make the best stealth archers

  • @maormedina5065
    @maormedina5065 Рік тому +11

    Great video!
    One little thing that you didn't talk about and might have been cool to explore, is the reason for why Kahjits have many different forms; a Kahjit's form is set by the state and location of the moons at the time they are born (hence why some of them are more humanoid and others more feline). I don't remember which moon phases correlate to which form, but it's a cool piece of lore nonetheless.

  • @Sparkleaf
    @Sparkleaf Рік тому +2

    My very first Elder Scrolls character was a Khajiit, so I'm glad to see them in the spotlight. Looking forward to more! I'm especially excited for the Bretons

  • @chrisstorrer
    @chrisstorrer Рік тому +8

    This is great! I can't wait to see the next videos in the series on Tamriel's races!

  • @simonjohansson248
    @simonjohansson248 Рік тому +13

    So remember that your housecat is as Khajiit as the rest of them. Show respect!

  • @ShortReviewerRetroGames
    @ShortReviewerRetroGames Рік тому +1

    Thank you bro! I've been watching kings & generals waiting patiently for another elder scrolls video, you made the end of the year the much better!

  • @gar4206
    @gar4206 Рік тому +1

    So happy to see a new Wizards and Warriors vid on the TES series there is so much lore I would love to see covered in your format

  • @vinylpuma1
    @vinylpuma1 Рік тому +4

    -Screams in incoherent nerd speak-
    Was awesome, thank you!

  • @michaellaramee1965
    @michaellaramee1965 Рік тому +1

    Great video! I didn't know Khajit had all the different forms, now my mind is blown

  • @shawnberry760
    @shawnberry760 Рік тому +2

    I just subscribed. These are amazing videos. Please let me know if you have any more elder scrolls content. I just watched the Bosmer and I am awaiting more. Thank you so much.

  • @traitorfang1416
    @traitorfang1416 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video! can't wait too see more of this. Makes me wonder where Elder Scrolls 6 will be set.

  • @LucienCastiel
    @LucienCastiel 3 місяці тому

    As someone who has only played Skyrim I didn't know the khajiit had so many forms. I also learned more about their history.

  • @ramidranet181
    @ramidranet181 Рік тому +2

    This is a great idea! Can’t wait to see the next ones! Hope you do more Elder Scrolls videos in the future

  • @persontaco1102
    @persontaco1102 Рік тому +2

    This was cool I really enjoyed it I hope you continue to cover the races of the elders scrolls next tho I think you should cover the orcs for I know little about them

  • @blablabla1044
    @blablabla1044 Рік тому +4

    This is amazing. Thank you so much!

  • @thaipankatima658
    @thaipankatima658 Рік тому +37

    It's probably just the furry in me, but i've always found the Khajiit to be the coolest race in the Elder Scroll universe.

    • @victorcharles27
      @victorcharles27 Рік тому +15

      It's the furry in you 😏

    • @dysfunktional6537
      @dysfunktional6537 Рік тому +11

      I think that applies to all us khajiits lovers :p

    • @elasolezito
      @elasolezito Рік тому +3

      Mine too and I'm no fan of cats (more of a dog person) but i love them in the lore they are so versatile from their appearance their skills to their speech. Know how to survive, their body can be a weapon like a tiger or through friendliness and trade. They're stubborn and independent. Huge respect for Orcs too but in the long run i side with them. One of the most interesting races in fiction, they got the simple idea of cats and gave them so much more.

    • @eyesack6845
      @eyesack6845 Рік тому

      I like them because they serve as an excellent allegory for dehumanization.

    • @mrspook4789
      @mrspook4789 7 місяців тому +1

      It don't think it has to be your furry side. Normally peoples furry side makes them get weird and sexual about it. I think you can be normal and think Kahjiits are awesome just as you can think Puss in Boots is cool or something but I don't know. I think Dark elves and Kahjiit's are the coolest visual and gameplay. Dark elves have a awesome fire cloke and Kahjiits can punch literally everything to death!

  • @katanah3195
    @katanah3195 7 місяців тому

    Very good for a fantasy lore video - it has the production quality of the educational filmstrips they'd show us in elementary school about real life history and foreign cultures - the good modern stuff, not old trash. Feels more like in universe media than a nerdy lore document, really fun!

  • @tirsolouisegaccion4419
    @tirsolouisegaccion4419 Рік тому +3

    It's been a while since Elder Scrolls have been updated!

  • @saywhatnow2173
    @saywhatnow2173 Рік тому +2

    More Elder Scrolls video please!

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ Рік тому +2

    Thanks for a fascinating video!

  • @Artur_M.
    @Artur_M. Рік тому +7

    This video made me more interested in the Elder Scrolls' lore and world than I've been since playing Morrowind as a kid.
    Also, I would love to see you come back to Brandon Sanderson's work and cover Roshar, but stay away from all of the big picture, Cosmare-level stuff, and ancient secrets. Just presenting the various countries and cultures of Roshar around the time of when the plot of Stormlight Archive begins, while limiting yourself to the knowledge that regular well-educated mortals in this world would have. So, for example, presenting what vorinism and other religions say about the Heralds or the Desolations but not revealing too much of the actual truth.

  • @Nuka0420
    @Nuka0420 10 місяців тому +1

    In Skyrim, I play as a Cathay-Raht, orphaned after a bandit ambush as his family's caravan outside Falkreath. Being found by a couple of Nords and taking him back to their stead outside of Rorikstead. This couple were of an old but sprace clan of iron mining Nords named Blood-Stone. Naming him Harold, they raised him as a Nord. Just before their passing, they told him of his birth parents, which is the reason he emds up selling the farm to build his own house at Lakeview Manor. Because he was raised by Nordic ideals, he has gained the trust of those he knows. Cathay-Raht is a larger "breed" of Khajiit, however still slightly weaker than the Nord warriors he has embraced the art of the bow and axe. Living with his new family he serves Falkreath with honor and diligence. Through this service, he gained the prefix, Dor' meaning warrior. With his adoptive parents passing he also took their clan name. Dor'ald Blood-Stone.

  • @AS-iy4tg
    @AS-iy4tg 6 місяців тому

    This is top tier content! Thanks so much for such clear and concise explanation. Keep going! 🎉

  • @EsperosK
    @EsperosK Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video, love the elder scrolls

  • @kenshiro3321
    @kenshiro3321 Рік тому +5

    "Khajit has wares if you have the coin 😼"

  • @JS-we2et
    @JS-we2et Рік тому +1

    Would be awesome if you could do a history of the “Forgotten Realms” ! Elminster saga or R.A Salvador’s “ Drizzt Do urden “

  • @davidreynolds1604
    @davidreynolds1604 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant video from the wizards and warriors team I'm looking forward to seeing them tackle the Imperial cultures, will it cover the new lore from ESO I know this might sound like a bad idea but I would be okay with a two parter Imperial culture exploration especially looking into nibenese, heartland and colovians. Perhaps even if they do two episodes they can focus on some of the new stuff like the ivory brigade, Imperial cults and saints, emperor's and their families, imperial military, important individuals e.g senators, generals. Basically I'm just glad we're getting more elder scrolls content😂😅

  • @jonbaxter2254
    @jonbaxter2254 Рік тому +6

    Well this is a random surprise, but a welcome one. Do you have wares?

  • @MichaelSmith-ij2ut
    @MichaelSmith-ij2ut Рік тому +3

    19:25 CAT...aclysmic

  • @festusthecat
    @festusthecat Рік тому +3

    This one approves your video

  • @npierce14
    @npierce14 Рік тому +1

    This was a damn good video I love learning about lore I don’t know and would never give a chance to

  • @gryb-hue
    @gryb-hue 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing vid, thanks!

  • @astrades2601
    @astrades2601 8 місяців тому

    When experienced documentary channel is taking for fantasy universes lores it had to gave us awesome videos. Beside that khajiits are my favorite race from The Elder Scrolls universe and in my opinion also the most unique and interesting.

  • @ArabianZar
    @ArabianZar Рік тому +1

    Small correction 19:55
    Hammerfell is not part of the Mede dynasty

    • @LeoWarrior14
      @LeoWarrior14 Рік тому +1

      It was until after the Great War

    • @ArabianZar
      @ArabianZar 10 місяців тому

      @@LeoWarrior14 oh yeah your right I forgot

  • @joweeqc98
    @joweeqc98 Рік тому +2

    "The Khajiit has wares if you have the coin"- random, friendly khajiit

  • @DragonsValkyrie
    @DragonsValkyrie Рік тому

    I love you are doing Elder Scrolls stuff and it starts with my favourite race praise the moons {Love your content hope you have a great day

  • @GreyWasteTim
    @GreyWasteTim Рік тому +1

    Listening while doing chores. Can't tell if meows are coming from video or my own cat

  • @Evil0tto
    @Evil0tto Рік тому +4

    Wizards and Warriors has video if you have coin.

  • @LICENFIREFEAR
    @LICENFIREFEAR 8 місяців тому

    more! MORE! ELDER SCROLLS UNIVERSE AND LORE & HISTORY IS GODLIKE ! AND YOU MAKE IT MORE MAGNIFICENT WITH THESE CINEMATIC DOCUMENTARY'S🤩🤩🤩

  • @forestjohnson7474
    @forestjohnson7474 11 місяців тому

    .....I'm buying those globes, good promotion, very unique

  • @neasper
    @neasper Рік тому +4

    Khajiit have the best version of Sheogoroth

  • @grumpyoldcat8302
    @grumpyoldcat8302 Рік тому

    Just found this channel, and I’m already obsessed! I can’t wait for the rest of this series! Now off to binge watch your other videos

  • @Ace-cr9qt
    @Ace-cr9qt Рік тому +2

    Do the nords next

  • @karlstern5517
    @karlstern5517 Рік тому

    More Elder Scrolls stuff please!

  • @maddogbasil
    @maddogbasil Рік тому +4

    *Yo K&G* 👋
    When Can we see The Next Mongol Alternate History
    I wanted to see the After Effects of The Change in the timeline

  • @ShortReviewerRetroGames
    @ShortReviewerRetroGames Рік тому

    This from inferno from the book, he is the prince who saves them so they ride with him till death but are savage & dont doe till 2nd book, amazing books they are

  • @talibbeyal-morokech5568
    @talibbeyal-morokech5568 Рік тому

    😻😻 this one loved the video 😻😻

  • @AlexC-ou4ju
    @AlexC-ou4ju Рік тому +19

    hello there I am once again askign you to continue the mongol invasion of Europe series.

  • @josephmoffatt4696
    @josephmoffatt4696 Рік тому +5

    This channel will have a field day when they go over the Orks from Warhammer 40,000!

  • @dritzzdarkwood4727
    @dritzzdarkwood4727 8 місяців тому

    Skooma and a bacon burger, I'm ready for some lore diving!

  • @PeppyCat210
    @PeppyCat210 Рік тому

    Pahmar Rhat have a canonical appearance in the Elder Scrolls Online as extremely tall and muscular versions of Cathay Rhat but more tiger like in appearance

  • @jack-dn2uk
    @jack-dn2uk Рік тому +1

    Can explain mer from elders scrolls and history Aldmeri Dominion

  • @MuddieRain
    @MuddieRain Рік тому

    Jack Harper: “How can man die better: than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods.”

  • @nanyafahkinbiznes1352
    @nanyafahkinbiznes1352 Рік тому

    Pelinal: I don't see any differences

  • @theawesomeman9821
    @theawesomeman9821 Рік тому +2

    Can anyone imagine the Khajiit in a live action medium?

    • @amitkenan3878
      @amitkenan3878 Рік тому

      Will look more or less like Mike Myers in The Cat in the Hat

  • @JoshuaKevinPerry
    @JoshuaKevinPerry Рік тому +1

    When will you tell of M'aiq Tyson?

  • @asbestlunga9903
    @asbestlunga9903 Рік тому +4

    allways name my Khajiit Charecter after my Cat. Gh-osta. he has a hearty on his forhead so i speced him as a ranger/achemist. he loves to experiment with poisons

  • @pewmandelt5745
    @pewmandelt5745 Рік тому

    Can you do a video about R scott bakker TSA series?

  • @greenkoopa
    @greenkoopa Рік тому

    Ma'iq the Liar:
    I'm done talking to you now

  • @davidblair9877
    @davidblair9877 Рік тому

    13:08: ironically, real cats can’t taste sugar.

  • @ateondeder5725
    @ateondeder5725 Рік тому +5

    Don't even care that much about Elder Scrolls lore anymore, but I will listen to anything narrated by OfficiallyDevin

  • @wyndonpendergraft
    @wyndonpendergraft Рік тому

    May you walk on warm sands, five-claw

  • @TheTeutonicPlague
    @TheTeutonicPlague 4 місяці тому

    Sooo the Mane is basically the Kitty Pope. Neat.

  • @abk5828
    @abk5828 Рік тому

    Make mass effect pleaseee

  • @Dovah1
    @Dovah1 Рік тому +1

    Cool Argonians next 🦎

  • @wangbot47
    @wangbot47 Рік тому +2

    Gentlemen, there better be 400+ comments from people pretending to be Dagoth Ur on this video.

  • @stingfiretube
    @stingfiretube 7 місяців тому

    Just adorable meow folk❤️

  • @7F0X7
    @7F0X7 Рік тому

    Guys, we all know M'aiq the Liar just *HAS* the be the Khajiit Mane. He fits too well!

  • @areth2228
    @areth2228 10 місяців тому

    Sheo would definitely disguise himself as an Alfiq to mess with someone wouldn't he.

  • @AndrewWukusick
    @AndrewWukusick 11 місяців тому

    Man I can't wait for an Argonian episode

  • @Shinzon23
    @Shinzon23 Рік тому +7

    I gotta say being born is one of the quadrupedal khajiit would Be cool but also suck....
    Because how do you open a beer without a thumb?
    Also anyone else find it kind of annoying that we keep having to play as Khajiit that are essentially just humans but with cat heads and tails in the games? Give us actual digitgrade paws to really drive home that Khajiit are not Men!

  • @timthewarlord2304
    @timthewarlord2304 Рік тому

    My favourite race

  • @aminesandouk8855
    @aminesandouk8855 Рік тому

    The true master race

  • @mrgunn2726
    @mrgunn2726 Рік тому

    I am with Deathbringer on this one, the only good use for a Tabaxi is as a rug.

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Рік тому +1

    Please more game of thrones 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @shradheyagaikwad289
    @shradheyagaikwad289 Рік тому +3

    Malazan please please ❤❤❤😢😢

  • @stormmount3328
    @stormmount3328 9 місяців тому

    *joins the aldmeri dominion in the 3 banners war*
    Minor footnote

  • @coreystockdale6287
    @coreystockdale6287 Рік тому

    All im saying is elder kings is a top teir mod

  • @pandawok301
    @pandawok301 Рік тому +14

    Dunmer: Ah yes, furry farm tools.
    Pelenial Whitestrake: KNIFE-EAR!

  • @BigBroTejano
    @BigBroTejano Рік тому +1

    It’s kinda funny Khajiit food is very sweet, since real world cats can’t taste sweet.

  • @hoabinhnguyen8839
    @hoabinhnguyen8839 Рік тому

    Khajiit has lore

  • @VulLegor
    @VulLegor Рік тому +2

    The visuals is good, but the image at 3:15 is fan art. Its use is misleading to people because it is not true. And It's a shame, but the video doesn't cover half of the knowledge. There is so much information on the internet about architecture, martial arts, weapons and many other aspects of khajiit culture.

  • @Godzilla00X
    @Godzilla00X Рік тому +1

    Would the narrator of this video rather marry a Khajit or Lizard people?