where does each race come from in elder scrolls
Tamriel itself is divided into nine provinces or regions , each of which is dominated by a distinct race : Black Marsh is home to the Argonians ; Cyrodiil is home to the Imperials ; Elsweyr is home to the Khajiit ; Hammerfell is home to the Redguards ; High Rock is home to the Bretons ; Morrowind is home to the Dunmer , or Dark Elves ; Skyrim is home to the Nords ; Summerset Isle is home to the Altmer , or High Elves ; and Valenwood is home to the Bosmer , or Wood Elves . A tenth race , the Orsimer , or Orcs , reside in settlements scattered across Tamriel and have unsuccessfully attempted on several occasions to establish their own homeland , Orsinium , in the mountains of High Rock .