Hello everyone - how's it going? So, I have a few questions I've been wondering about the Imperials or Cyrodiils/Cyrodiilics of Tamriel. Hopefully I can get some answers - I look forward to seeing what you all have to say.
First question(s) - I heard about the Nibeneans and Colovians but I don't understand them entirely - I know the Nibeneans are more magic-appreciation, merchant-like and whatnot (similar to Bretons from what I understand) while Colovians are more Nordic, martial, and searfaring ( at least that's what I read concerning both groups ), but is there anything else that sets them apart from what another? Any physical differences between a Nibenean and Colovian Imperial? And I noticed that there isn't much difference or very little reference to the two groups in Oblivion besides a few things - note how I didn't say there was ZERO reference to them, just that there wasn't much concerning the Nibeneans and Colovians in the game - are they still valid when it comes to looking at an Imperial character?
Second question - this is more of a physiology question concerning Imperials, and sorry in advance if it sounds very odd. But a pale-skinned Imperial (like Breton or Nordic pale, not tanned in the slightest) - would that seem out of place? I ask because looking back at some Skyrim Imperial NPCs - a seem to notice a decent among of olive or tanned-skinned Imperials compared to those with paler, more Nordic or Breton-like complexions. Again, sorry if this question seems out of place or odd but I'm genuinely curious.
Final question - how human are the Imperials as a whole? From what I understand of the history of the Imperials - they're said to have a mixture of heritages among them, some Akaviri, some Elven, etc. But is there any information or any theory that points to just how human the Imperials are in terms of physiology and heritage compared to the Nords and Bretons - considering their linked ancestry through the Atmorans?
Thank you all for your time - and if anything I listed here sounds less than accurate PLEASE feel free to correct me - the Imperial people are not my strong suit but I have read about them recently out of curiosity. =)