Human and Elf Years : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:01 pm

Is there a difference between Man and Mer years in The Elder Scrolls? Ive heard that Mer lives longer and stuff but how many Elf years would be equivalent to 1 Human year in age? Also what is the average life expectancy of elves. I particularly want to know the details for Dunmer.

» Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:01 pm

Is there a difference between Man and Mer years in The Elder Scrolls? Ive heard that Mer lives longer and stuff but how many Elf years would be equivalent to 1 Human year in age? Also what is the average life expectancy of elves. I particularly want to know the details for Dunmer.

There's a thread about this on this page! Look at it http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=1045360

» Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:22 pm

There's a thread about this on this page! Look at it http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=1045360

Doesn't answer my first question though.

» Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:23 am

Doesn't answer my first question though.

You're kidding me...

peasant Elves = ~120 years
Rich Elves = 400ish
Magical Elves= Normally up to 1000 at most, but longer lived than nobeles (few exceptions)

Humans = ~80
Rich humans = ~90
Magical humans = ~100

Orcs = 60 at the very best (deflected curse of Arkay hitting them)

beasts = unknown

From that page. You do the math.

» Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:03 pm

You're kidding me...

From that page. You do the math.

I think he means aging.

They do not age differently. A 20-year old Altmer will look as old as a 20-year old Imperial. Elves just last longer for various reasons including but not limited to their attunement to various Towers and the way they walk.

» Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:00 pm

This is about the fifth thread on this topic this week (I really wish I was exaggerating). Maybe try searching a bit before starting a new thread?