Homebrew Argonian Species Details

Mythical Creatures

In the first era and the period before, accounts of the Argonians were limited. The few people who encountered them saw them as terrifying monsters akin to Dragons, a mysterious force of the swamp, and occasionally as heroic figures.

Despite their reptilian appearance, there is no known relationship between the Argonians and the Dragons of old. By all recorded accounts, Argonians came from the Hist, sentient trees of the Black Marsh, which have existed on Nirn for as long as the Ehlnofey have.

The Hist Brain

Most Argonians are influenced by the Hist, and can feel a direct connection to it in their minds. The further they travel from the Black Marsh, and presumably the Hist, however, the weaker that connection gets. A small amount of Argonians are born without this connection, and are often pitied by their fellows, as they are unable to understand the Hist "language," nor are they able to understand many Argonian gestures influeced by it. Supposedly, there is an item in Tamriel that represents the physical manifestation of this link between Hist and Argonian, and legends state that if the item were to be destroyed, all Argonians linked to the Hist would perish.

An Oppressed Peoples

In Merethic times, the Chimer would often use Argonians as slave labor. This practice continued with the Dunmer, who saw this enslavement as their duty, for the Argonian's own good. Of course, this view isn't shared by the Argonians. Despite this, ever since the Akaviri invasion, the Argonians have of their own accord, if grudgingly, allied with the

Dunmer and the Nords. Ever since this pact, the practice of enslaving Argonians has lessened, and many of the Great Houses of Morrowind have banned the practice altogether.

While unconfirmed, there are rumors that the Knahatan Flu, which originated in the Black Marsh town of Stormhold in 2E560, was created by the Argonians in order to keep slavers at bay.

The Shadowscales

The Shadowscales are a group of Argonians, chosen at birth, who are trained in the arts of assasination and subterfuge. They serve Sithis directly, and are supposedly a faction within the mythical Dark Brotherhood. It is uncertain why they are chosen, but some allege that all Shadowscales are born under the sign of the Shadow.

Tribal Living

Argonians living in the Black Marsh are divided into tribes. There are many, but the most well known ones are the Miredancers, Black-Tongues, Root-House People, Ghost People, and Bright Throats.

Each Tribe has their own distinct cultural norms. The Mire-Dancers are known to be devoted to the Hist, and also hopeless gamblers. The Black-Tongues are esteemed Alchemists, and live to cultivate more Shadowscales. The Root-House People are brutish, and attack and loot other tribes. The Ghost People are nearly translucent, and steal the dead from other tribes to use as fertilizer for their Hist trees. The Bright-Throats are master craftsmen, and their musical instruments are prized among all Bards.

Argonian Names

Jel is almost impossible for non-Argonians to speak, and they will typically only speak in Tamriellic to those outside the Black Marsh. Fortunately, they also translate their names. They do not typically have surnames.

Argonian Names: (Male) Fine-Mouth, Grey-Throat, Ten-Tongues, Morning-Star-Steals-Away-Clouds, Fly-Breath, Wind-In-His-Hair, Sings-Like-Thunder, (Female) Tern-Feather, Quill-Weave, Wide-Eye, Scared-Of-Snow, Walks-With-Bargains, Long-Claw

Argonian Traits

Argonian has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity and Wisdom scores increase by +1.

Age

Argonians that regularly lick the Hist Sap can live up to 150 years. Those who do not will often pass away after 100 years. It is unknown when they reach maturity.

Alignment

Nobody is quite sure exactly how Argonians operate, it is only known that every action has a purpose. Argonians can be any alignment.

Size

Argonians have a height range of 5'10-6'. You are of Medium size.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Swift Swim

Argonians are naturally adept at swimming. You have proficiency in Athletics and a swimming speed of 30ft.

Hitskin

You are immune to poison and disease. Additionally, once per long rest, as an action you may choose to use one of hit die to heal yourself while not resting.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Tamrielic, Hist, and Jel