Hi lore forums!
A quick question here. We all know about the impact Akaviri culture, politics, art of war etc. etc. had on 2nd Era Cyrodiil.
But where exactly stem the Akaviri (or East Asian, if you insist) elements found in Altmer, Dunmer and Orsimer cultures from?
http://images.uesp.net/6/6d/Lore-race-Altmer.png seem to have Kimono and Katana-esque swords in some Oblivion art.
Orcs are known for their http://static2.nexusmods.com/15/mods/110/images/22793-1-1345537607.jpg, and mainland (House Indoril) Dunmeri http://images.uesp.net/b/ba/ON-prerelease-Mournhold_Night_Ordinator.jpg strikes me atleast somewhat inspired by East Asian design elements.
Are these signs of foreign influence on these cultures or are the similarities to Akaviri stuff just coincidence?