Skyrim Flora and Fauna Quiz

The northernmost province of Tamriel, a cold and mountainous region known for its history and ruins.

The sovereign ruler of Skyrim, chosen by the Moot, a convention of jarls.

A regional ruler in Skyrim, chosen by heredity or through proof of valor in battle.

A convention of jarls that elects the High King of Skyrim.

A large geopolitical region in Skyrim, ruled by a jarl and comparable to a Cyrodiil county.

The eastern hold of Skyrim, belonging to the 'Old Holds' group, known for its isolation.

A group of four holds in Skyrim, known for their location in the north and east, and their isolation from the rest of Tamriel.

The western hold of Skyrim, known for its cosmopolitan nature and diverse population.

These hot springs, found in Windhelm, are said to be formed from the melted remains of a Daedra defeated by the hero Wuunding.

The Darkwater River flows north from Lake Geir into the hot springs of Windhelm, and then joins the White River before draining into the Sea of Ghosts.

The Pale, a region in north-central Skyrim, gets its name from the pale white tundra and the light skin of the local Nords.

The Pale is also nicknamed 'the old boot' due to its distinct shape.

Winterhold, a region on Skyrim's northeast coast, is known for its harsh terrain and snow-covered landscape.

The Nords of Winterhold primarily rely on fishing in the Sea of Ghosts due to the unfavorable conditions for farming and livestock.

Hjaalmarch, a lowland coastal hold, is characterized by the vast Drajkmyr marsh and an intricate network of waterways flowing into the Sea of Ghosts.

The Karth delta, called the Mouths of the Karth, is where the Karth River and River Hjaal (which gives the hold its name) empty into the Sea of Ghosts.

Hjaalmarch is known for its mysterious atmosphere, with fog-covered marshes, legendary ruins, and unusual creatures like Wispmothers.

Despite having the lowest taxes, Hjaalmarch is also the poorest hold in Skyrim.

The capital city of Solitude in Haafingar is perched on a rocky outcropping called the Great Arch, overlooking the Solitude Inlet.

The Karth River facilitates commerce in Haafingar, especially in timber and fish, while the coastline holds frozen shipwrecks and treasures.

The Reach was once inhabited by the Reachmen, who worshipped Daedra and used ancient magic in guerilla warfare and espionage to resist foreign rule.

The Reach is defined by the Karth River, the Karth River Canyon, the Druadach Mountains, the Jerall Mountains, and the Sundered Hills.

Karthald was a historical hold in Skyrim that existed during the Interregnum, established as a defensive border against the Reach.

The Reach was ruled by the Ard Caddach, the leader of the independent Reachman kingdom.

Karthald was established in 2E 577 by the Kingdom of Western Skyrim, claiming land inhabited by both Nords and Reachfolk.

Karthwatch was the fortified village that served as the capital of Karthald, a spartan settlement with limited hospitality.

The Icereach Coven, a group of Reach witches, destroyed Karthwatch in retaliation for past conflicts.

Many were transformed into Harrowfiends, vampiric monstrosities, while others became hostages to the witches.

Karthald ceased to exist as a separate hold, reclaimed by the Reach, until Tiber Septim conquered the Reach and annexed it to Skyrim in 2E 852.

Whiterun Hold is a hold in Skyrim, known for its vast plains, numerous roads, and the towering Throat of the World.

Falkreath Hold is known for its lush pine forest, Lake Ilinalta, and a history of battle and death.

The Rift is a large region in southeastern Skyrim, known for its temperate climate and autumn forests.

The Rift is known for its capital, Riften, once a major trading center between Skyrim and Morrowind.

Solstheim is an island that was once a part of Skyrim but was given to Morrowind as a refuge for the Dunmer.

The Skaal are an offshoot tribe of Nords inhabiting the northeastern corner of Solstheim.

The Ard Caddach is the leader of the Reachmen kingdom, a position that ruled the Reach during Karthald's existence.

Skyrim's landscape is rich with plants and fungi used for alchemy, including bleeding crown mushrooms, Deathbell flowers, Jazbay grapes, and Nightshade. Tundra cotton is also important, used for making potions and fabrics.

Skyrim's wildlife is diverse and dangerous, with creatures like horkers, ice wolves, slaughterfish, and even legendary beasts like werewolves and Wispmothers. Many animals provide ingredients for alchemy.

Draugr are undead warriors who guard ancient Nordic ruins throughout Skyrim. They are powerful and dangerous, often found in tombs and burial mounds.

Dragon Cults are ancient religious practices dedicated to the worship of dragons. They were prevalent in Skyrim's history and left behind structures and 'Word Walls' inscribed with the dragon language.

Blackreach is a vast underground cavern system beneath Skyrim, home to the rare Crimson Nirnroot and other unique flora and fauna. It is a challenging and dangerous environment.

The southern half of Skyrim was originally covered in coniferous forests. After the Red Year, it was transformed into an ashland similar to those seen in Morrowind.

A small, snowy island in the Sea of Ghosts, Bleakrock Isle was once inhabited by Nords but was taken by the Daggerfall Covenant in 2E 582. Its current status is unknown.

Icereach, another small island in the Sea of Ghosts, was originally a Nord outpost but is now the home of a coven of Reachfolk witches.

The Reachfolk witches of Icereach were defeated by an expeditionary force sent by High King Jorunn in 2E 582, due to their strange rituals causing storms.

The Nords believe that Kyne, the goddess of the sky, breathed life into them at the Throat of the World.

While Ysgramor is often seen as Skyrim's first Nordic settler, historical evidence suggests the Nedic people settled there before his arrival.

In ancient times, Skyrim was ruled by the Dragon Cult, worshipping dragons through intermediaries called Dragon Priests.

The mythical Dragon War saw the overthrow of the Dragon Cult when Alduin, Akatosh's firstborn, was defeated atop the Throat of the World.

The many mountain ranges in and around Skyrim were formed by unknown cataclysms during the Dawn Era.

The Skyforge, an ancient and powerful forge, remains a mystery. It was built into the living rock and feared by the Elves.

Settlers from Atmora crossed the Sea of Ghosts and made landfall in Skyrim numerous times, often clashing with those who had established themselves.

The Elves attacked the human settlement of Saarthal, triggering a long conflict that expelled the Elves from Skyrim.

Ysgramor, returning to Skyrim with his Five Hundred Companions, slaughtered the Elves and established human dominance.

The Dwemer of Clan Kragen migrated to Skyrim from Resdayn, establishing the city of Arkngthamz.

Dwemer clans formed a loose alliance of four city-states in Skyrim, which prospered until the discovery of Aetherium sparked internal conflicts.

Following the Moot in Solitude, Skyrim split into two kingdoms: Eastern Skyrim ruled from Windhelm and Western Skyrim ruled from Solitude.

The kingdom of Eastern Skyrim encompassed The Rift, Eastmarch, The Pale, and Winterhold during the Second Era.

Western Skyrim included Falkreath, Whiterun Hold, Hjaalmarch, Haafingar, and the later formed hold of Karthald.

The Ysgramor Dynasty, descended from Ysgramor, ruled Skyrim following the defeat of the Snow Elves.

The traditional symbol of rulership in Skyrim, passed down through the High Kings.

A magical crown crafted to test the worthiness of potential rulers, later called the Crown of Freydis.

The city where the High King resided served as the capital of Skyrim, changing over time.

The capital of Skyrim during the Dragon Cult's rule, later known as Labyrinthian.

Windhelm became the capital of Skyrim when Harald established the kingdom, and later became the capital of the First Empire.

Winterhold served briefly as the capital during the reign of High King Borgas.

Whiterun housed the High King Olaf One-Eye during his reign.

Solitude served as the seat of the High Kings and Queens during the later First Era and became the capital of Western Skyrim in the Second Era.

Nord architects are known for constructing lasting structures with designs found throughout Tamriel, including ancient ruins.

After Ysgramor's reign, Nords developed a method of erecting igneous rock structures without mortar, using slotted blocks.