Lore:Horse

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Horses are quadrupedal animals used for travel. They may occasionally be eaten, but this is considered in bad taste, and their hides can be tanned into leather.

There are many different varieties of horses found across Tamriel, but cannot adapt to Vvardenfell's harsh climate.[1] They are bred for many purposes, including combat, sport, and labor. Horses can be outfitted in armor.[2][3] As with many creatures, horses can be reanimated by necromancers.[4]

Two Septim emperors died from falling off a horse. The first being Cephorus I in 3E 140 at sixty-three years old.[5] The second one was Uriel VI in 3E 320, who despite the efforts of the finest Imperial healers, could not be saved.[6][7]

  • The Eternal Champion on horseback

  • Horse (Daggerfall)

  • Horse (Skyrim)

  • Horse (Skyrim)

  • Horse (Skyrim)

  • Horse (Skyrim)

  • Horse (Skyrim)

  • Horse (ESO)

  • An armored horse (ESO)

  • Skeletal Horse (ESO)

  • A Mind-Shriven Horse (ESO)

  • A Pony (ESO)

  • Horse statue concept art

Notable Horses[edit]

Arvak[edit]

Arvak is a unique horse found in the Soul Cairn. He and his owner were brought to the Soul Cairn together and separated. He can be temporarily summoned to Tamriel with a spell.

  • Arvak (Skyrim)

Shadowmere[edit]

Shadowmere is a unique horse associated with the Dark Brotherhood. It is black with red eyes, and is more powerful than most other horses, possibly even immortal.

  • Shadowmere (Oblivion)

  • Shadowmere (Skyrim)

War Master[edit]

War Master is the steed of the God of War Reymon Ebonarm. War Master is said to be a massive golden stallion who Ebonarm rides into battle. War Master's golden radiance has been compared to a summer's setting sun.[8]

Breeds[edit]

Bay Horse[edit]

A breed of horse in Cyrodiil, with a dark brown color. The Imperial Legion train many of these as mounts, and they can also be found wild in Cyrodiil.

  • Bay Horse (Oblivion)

Bay Dun Horse[edit]

A type of horse bred for speed and agility, often used by scouts. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Bay Dun Horse (ESO)

Black Horse[edit]

Black Horses are a type of horse breed. In Cyrodiil, they are associated with Cheydinhal and considered the fastest breed in the province.[10] Black horses have also been sighted in the wilds of Skyrim.

  • Black Horse (Oblivion)

Brown Paint Horse[edit]

A strong variety of horse favored by farmers and traders. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Brown Paint Horse (ESO)

Chestnut Horse[edit]

A breed of horse in Cyrodiil, where they can be found either wild or domesticated.

  • Chestnut Horse (Oblivion)

  • Chesnut Horse (Skyrim)

Dapple Gray Palfrey[edit]

An intelligent variety of horse favored by nobles. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Dapple Gray Palfrey (ESO)

Imperial Horse[edit]

A fierce white breed.[9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Imperial Horse (ESO)

Midnight Steed[edit]

A black breed of horse with exceptional endurance. When bred with a Skyrim ice-horse, it can produce White Mane Horses. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Midnight Steed (ESO)

Paint Horse[edit]

The slowest breed of horse in Cyrodiil, where they can be found either wild or domesticated.

  • Paint Horse (Oblivion)

Palomino Horse[edit]

Palomino Horses are strong, fast horses preferred by couriers and sportsmen. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Palomino Horse (ESO)

Piebald Destrier[edit]

Piebald Destriers are warhorses known for their courage and tenacity. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Piebald Destrier (ESO)

Reachmare[edit]

A type of horse native to the Druadach Mountains in the Reach known for their tenacity, fighting spirit and hardiness.[11] They can be temperamental and it is hard to earn their trust.[12]

Shadowghost Horse[edit]

Shadowghost Horses are found on misty nights when the moons are dark. They are not known to be bred, and are only found in the wild. Because of this, they are captured by Shadowghost Wranglers, who break them for riding.[9] Shadowghost ponies are said to appear on nights during Witches Festival near the graves of children, and are easily caught if lured with a carrot or apple.[13]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Shadowghost Horse (ESO)

  • Shadowghost Pony (ESO)

Skyrim Ice-Horse[edit]

A variety of horse presumably found in Skyrim. When bred with a Midnight Steed, it can produce a White Mane Horse. [9]

Sorrel Horse[edit]

A dependable[9] brown breed of horse.

  • Found in: ESO

  • Sorrel Horse (ESO)

White Horse[edit]

White Horses are a type of horse breed. In Cyrodiil, they are associated with Anvil and considered the strongest breed in the province.[14] The southern Nibenese county of Leyawiin uses the Ivory Horse as their coat of arms. But its origins are unknown and is associated with a couple myths. One tradition ties it to the ancient hero, Pelinal Whitestrake but one from the days of myth claims that Blackwood was the home to a white horse of divine strength and shining beauty that protected the Niben River's banks.[15]

  • White Horse (Oblivion)

  • Leyawiin's coat of arms

White Mane Horse[edit]

A cross between a Midnight Steed and a Skyrim ice-horse. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • White Mane Horse (ESO)

White-Gold Imperial Courser[edit]

A variety created after years of extensive breeding, said to be the most beautiful horse in all of Tamriel and owned only by the wealthiest.[9] White-Gold ponies are said to have been bred as the birthday present for a noble's daughter, though it is debated throughout Cyrodiil which family claims this prestige.[13]

  • Found in: ESO

  • White-Gold Imperial Courser (ESO)

  • White-Gold Imperial Pony (ESO)

Winter Dapple Gray[edit]

A dappled gray horse. Looks fashionable when bedecked with festive garland.

  • Found in: ESO

  • Winter Garland Dapple Gray (ESO)

Witch Knight Charger[edit]

A variety of horse bred by the Reachmen during their invasion of High Rock, inspired by the horses of the Breton mounted knights. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Witch Knight Charger (ESO)

Yokudan Charger[edit]

The Yokudan Charger is a breed found in the Alik'r Desert of Hammerfell.[16] They are descendants of the gray Yokudan Warhorses brought from Yokuda by the Ra Gada.[17][18] These horses are exceptional for their ability to traverse the Alik'r Desert's terrain, unlike other horse breeds. They are also the primary steed of choice for the Gallants of Hammerfell, the knights of the province. The Redguard family in Aswala Stables breed and exclusively sell Yokudan Chargers.[16] The Galvanic Storm Steed is a breed of Yokudan Charger that is infused with the magic of Storm Atronachs.[19]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Yokudan Charger (ESO)

  • A Gray Yokudan Charger (ESO)

  • The Galvanic Storm Steed (ESO)

Yokudan Warhorse[edit]

The Yokudan Warhorse was a breed from Akos Kasaz, the largest island on Yokuda. These horses were brought across the Eltheric Ocean by Yaghoub,[16] who later founded Sentinel.[20] These horses live on through the Yokudan Charger of modern-day Alik'r and because of this, some people call the original warhorses, the Forebear.[16][18]

Other Horses[edit]

Frost Mare[edit]

Frost Mares are horses of solid ice, thought to be from the icy plane of Takubar.[21]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Frost Mare (ESO)

Nightmare Courser[edit]

Nightmare Coursers are flaming black horses that may have been created or influenced by Mehrunes Dagon. [9]

  • Found in: ESO

  • Nightmare Courser (ESO)

Notes[edit]

  • Some Dwarven vamidiums were constructed in the shape of horses.
  • Conjurers are able to compel Atronachs to adopt the form of horses.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Garothmuk gro-Muzgub's dialogue in Morrowind
  2. ^ Oblivion Horse Armor DLC
  3. ^ Dwarven War Horse mount appearance and description in ESO
  4. ^ Fang Lair Courser and Skeletal Horse mount description in ESO
  5. ^ The Wolf Queen, v8 — Waughin Jarth
  6. ^ Brief History of the Empire v 4 — Stronach k'Thojj III
  7. ^ The Third Era Timeline — Jaspus Ignateous
  8. ^ The Ebon Arm — Witten Rol
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n ESO mount descriptions/Crown Store blurbs
  10. ^ Tovas Selvani's dialogue in Oblivion
  11. ^ Reachmare Horse Blanket item description in ESO
  12. ^ Flora and Fauna of the Druadach Mountains — Telraves Decanis, Imperial Botanist
  13. ^ a b ESO pet descriptions/Crown Store blurbs
  14. ^ Clesa's dialogue in Oblivion
  15. ^ Traveler's Guide to Leyawiin — Astinia Isauricus; published 1 Frost Fall, 2E 569
  16. ^ a b c d Legend of the Yokudan Chargers — Honnorah af-Lahreq
  17. ^ Gray Yokudan Charger mount description in ESO
  18. ^ a b A Child's Tamriel Bestiary — Shane gro-Orath (Clever, no? Ha, ha!)
  19. ^ Galvanic Storm Steed mount description in ESO
  20. ^ Sentinel, the Jewel of Alik'r — The Unveiled Azadiyeh, Songbird of Satakalaam
  21. ^ Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Store Showcase
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