Why are altmers called the white mages? : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:12 pm

i never understood this

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:37 pm

and I never heard of it. Source?

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:58 pm

and I never heard of it. Source?

i think either in oblivion a random conversation but not sure i know some players call them white mages

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:58 pm

cuz dunmars are called black mages and bosmers are called green mages lol i want to roleplay as a whiet mage

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:20 pm

Who are these...players??

While my TES IV knowledge is limited, I've never heard this...

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:30 am

I am quite certain that Mannimarco, once an Altmer, was not a "White Mage".

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:09 am

There is no "white or black" magic. Magic is a tool. That's like saying a knife used to stab someone is a "black knife" while a knife used to cut up potatoes is a "white knife". I'm pretty sure there is no such conversation, and unless you've seen it yourself, or read it on TIL or UESP, I would advise you to not believe it either.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:02 pm

Who are these...players??

While my TES IV knowledge is limited, I've never heard this...

i dont remember where i heard that altmers are called white mages i thought they were yellow mages

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:14 am

There is no "white or black" magic. Magic is a tool. That's like saying a knife used to stab someone is a "black knife" while a knife used to cut up potatoes is a "white knife". I'm pretty sure there is no such conversation, and unless you've seen it yourself, or read it on TIL or UESP, I would advise you to not believe it either.

That's not even what he's talking about...

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:07 pm

i dont remember where i heard that altmers are called white mages i thought they were yellow mages

The altmer are a race of yellow skinned elves who have a reputation for their magickal ability. This does not mean that they are all mages, just that they enjoy a reputation for magickal ability. I have not heard or read any mention of [insert color] mages. Perhaps you simply heard from a FF11 addict?

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:27 pm

I know he thought Altmer were White Mages, I'm just saying there is no such thing as a White Mage or a Black Mage.

Also I was telling him not to buy it unless he actually saw it in game or something...

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:36 pm

The altmer are a race of yellow skinned elves who have a reputation for their magickal ability. This does not mean that they are all mages, just that they enjoy a reputation for magickal ability. I have not heard or read any mention of [insert color] mages. Perhaps you simply heard from a FF11 addict?

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» Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:15 am

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» Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:53 am

Dude, I must ask...where specifically did you hear this spoken?

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:30 am

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such is my nature.

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:11 am

Dude, I must ask...where specifically did you hear this spoken?

cant remember it was when morrowind was still in stores and it wasnt a ff11 addict

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:20 pm

cant remember it was when morrowind was still in stores and it wasnt a ff11 addict

Morrowind is still in stores. You can buy it in a three pack that includes expansions.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:20 pm

Morrowind is still in stores. You can buy it in a three pack that includes expansions.

i mean xbox morrowind i could of been ultra geeks where i heard it

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:36 pm

i mean xbox morrowind i could of been ultra geeks where i heard it

That wasn't even english

I've looked everywhere and am yet to find anything mentioning a "white mage"... Do you have any idea where you heard it?

Edit: There's some clothes in Oblivion that mention "white mage" -> http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Special:Search?search=white+mage&nsnum=-1&redirs=1

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:31 pm

Yep...well they were probably BS'ing, if that idea hasn't been established by out posts.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:48 pm

I'm going to close this. It has no apparent connection to lore, and the OP has not provided an example to support his question.