Are the Akaviri like the Japanese people of the real world?
I found out about the Akaviri, who live in a continent just east of Tamriel called Akavir. I heard they had something to do with the Blades, a group of warriors who used to fight dragons and protect the Emperor. When I looked up the continent, it had provinces with Japanese names such as Tang Mo. I also looked up the people themselves and they look like Japanese samurai. Are the Akavir really like the Japanses people or not?
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Are Akaviri Japanese?
You can't just say "Akavir is Japan" because Katanas come from there. It's an entire continent. It's clear it's vaguely inspired by Asia. Of course, Yokuda is also vaguely inspired by Asia.What is Akaviri based on?
Dragons[edit] They are rumored to be from Akavir (which literally means "Dragon Land"), though there are ancient tales of dragons also coming from Atmora. They are large, scaled creatures, easily several times larger than a human or elf.Who were the Akaviri?
The Akaviri, occasionally called simply the Akavir, were and perhaps are, a mysterious humanoid race from the continent of Akavir. They spoke a language known as Akaviri.Do people live in Akavir?
It was believed that humans lived in Akavir at one time but were eventually "eaten" by the Tsaesci, who have themselves launched several attacks upon Tamriel in past ages. The latest contact with Akavir was supposedly attempted by the Nerevarine, who was said to have launched a trip to Akavir after defeating Dagoth Ur.Akavir - What Is It Like? Elder Scrolls Lore
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