For other uses, see Altmer. Known as "Altmer" in their homeland of Summerset Isle, the High Elves are the most gifted in the arcane arts of all the races. They can call upon their Highborn power to regenerate Magicka quickly. Altmer are one of the ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Due to their magical affinities, the Altmer excel at mage-based classes. As a race, some Altmer strive to maintain the appearance of their ancestor race, the Aldmer, primarily through highly selective