Turtle

Turtles are shelled reptiles found in Tamriel and Thras. They are able to swim and can float up to the surface of water.Tribes of Blackwood: Riverbacks Newborn turtles are considered quite meek.Meredil the Archivist's dialogue The Sload slaughter and revive various sea creatures such as turtles and crabs to keep as pets.A Loathsome Civilization Turtles are sometimes eaten, as turtle stew is a slow roasted Altmer dish.Nerassil the Bound's dialogue
Some are said to have summoned Giant Sea Turtles in the ocean, and used these ancient sea titans help push their boats along.The Saga of Captain Wereshark Vol. 3 Tortoises, Haj Motas,Turtle Soup achievement description in and the Mock Turtle are considered to be similar animals to turtles.
Argonians have many sayings related to turtles, such as that one with a "turtle-heart" is "Hard on the outside, but soft on the inside".Jaree-Eeto's dialogue Another phrase is "The turtle walks slowly and wears armor on her back. Her soul is cautious, just as her body is cautious."Meet the Character – Famia Mercius Vanus Galerion likened the Psijic's policies to a "bemused turtle" that lumbers along quietly, only occasionally poking its head above the grass to check for danger.Artaeum Lost
Turtle imagery is common in Hlaalu and Argonian furniture.Hlaalu Trinket Box, Curious Turtle and Murkmire Rug, Supine Turtle in Online Turtle clasps crafted in the Breton style are considered cultural items. Terrapin-shell lanterns are fashioned from a polished turtle shell and lined with copper leaf.Terrapin-Shell Lantern item description in Online Turtle seed dolls with amber inlays by the Bright-Throats are highly sought after, both as protective talismans and works of native art; Bright- elders contend that the turtle is a powerful and unruly totem—one that sees both the very old and the very new with perfect clarity.Tribes of Murkmire: Bright-ThroatsSeed Doll, Turtle Turtles carved out of amber by pre-Duskfall Argonians fetch a high price from collectors.Amber Turtle quest item
Turtle shells are often used to craft dishes, such as platters.Pejureel's Party Platter item description in Insulated mug for hot beverages are made of turtle shell inlaid with a mother-of-pearl epigram.Fancy "I Hate Morndas" Kaveh Mug item description in Online Gemstone Chess Sets of 16 malachite Bosmeri pieces and 16 tiger's-eye Khajiiti pieces are mades with a turtle-shell board that folds into a box.Bosmer/Khajiit Gemstone Chess Set item description in Online
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Category:Lore: Creatures