About an Asian race

[Valus34]

Hello everyone I am wanting to know what should I call this race? It's already released as the Akavir on the Nexus and there's many stories revolving around their origin.

 

I am wanting to upload an Asian race. Should I call this Asian race the Akavir or should I give it a different name? I am wanting the race I have to be the cousin to the Akavir. The Ashen race that's already been uploaded just ain't cutting it as the author already stated that hers is an Oriental beauty race and don't even look Asian.

 

What should I call mine and what type of story should mine have that's good for lore? The reason I want to upload is because there are Asian people that are wanting to play as themselves.

 

I would love to hear some creativity.

 

Thanks

Edited February 14, 2014 by Valus34

[PetPet]

I would suggest using something intentionally vague (I don't know... maybe "strangers from Far East"?) just to avoid debates about what the "official mandate" from Bethesda indicating what "Akavir Race" supposed to look like. If (part of) your goal is to give the asian folks an alternative to play as characters that somewhat resemble their facial features (very nice of you I must add)...mentioning "Akavir" may or may not hamper their williingness to try out this race.

 

Race and Lore are both rather sensitive subjects. I am wishing you the best and hoping for a smooth launch.

 

P.S. Totally agree that asian looking races / NPCs are extremely rare...one exception:

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21366

[madcow12]

I was actually wondering why all race except the East has been represented. And with the Akavirii pretty Japanese in style...well it gets a little mucky altho most Westerners would like it but as the West doesn't equal America the East does not equal Katanas and Ninjas. a few naming suggestions with a slight lore. some description may be what some would say "not lore accurate or friendly" but hey its a mod your imagination is the limit yea?

 

Chul (pronounced Ch-uh-l): Neighbors to the Akavirii. Despite the closeness, the two nations differ greatly in culture and style, except for their similar hierarchical class structure. Their homeland is very mountainous, requiring its people to be sturdy yet agile as they travel the rugged terrains filled with valleys, gorges, deep forests and others. Unlike the highly attack minded Akavirii (i'm no lore master but right now what I'm picturing is the dual wielding Akavirri armored warrior pic that comes in the Immersive Armors Start screen pictures), the Chuls prefer a more light to medium armor and have fought the Akavirii with their near invincible shield walls, with every soldier apt at battling with a shield. They also are great archers and their bows, made by bending mammoth tusks, are known for their range and strength.

 

Chijo (Chee-jo): A somewhat larger kingdom than the Chuls or Akavirii. While the three kingdoms have battled each other several times, the Chuls tend to side more with the Chijo due to their linked heritage. The lands of the Chijo are vast plains stretching out as far as the eye can see. The Chijo are excellent warriors on both horseback and foot, and excel at both unarmed or two-handed combat. The Chijo are also known for their archery, and although most link archery with Bosmers, the Chuls and the Chijo are just as apt with their sharp eyes and daft hands.