Who are the 3 Iconic Heroes in Elder Scrolls Online?

At the heart of ESO‘s epic cinematic trailers are 3 legendary warriors representing the playable alliances battling for control of Cyrodiil – The Nord Hero, The Breton Hero, and The High Elf Hero. As a passionate ESO player and content creator myself, allow me to introduce these iconic heroes properly!

The Nord Dragonknight Hero

• Faction: Ebonheart Pact
• Race: Nord
• Class: Dragonknight
• Signature Weapon: Two-Handed Battleaxe
• Armor: Heavy chest plate and pauldrons

This fierce warrior hails from the frigid lands of Skyrim, utilizing his Nordic frost resistance and raw strength to overwhelm foes. Wearing customary Nord carved armor, the hero conjures destructive elemental magic like Meteor Storms, reflecting the Dragonknight‘s mastery of shock, fire, and frost attacks.

His massive two-handed battleaxe crushes all who stand in his way with brute force. During the famous "Siege" trailer, the Nord Hero slams his thundering axe into the ground, causing eruptions of fiery rocks to explode forwards. This epitomizes the Dragonknight‘s tank-like nature – hardy frontline champions who lead the charge fearlessly.

Nord Racial Passives:
- Robust - +2000 Max Health
- Rugged - +10% Healing Received 
- Resist Frost - +1000 Max Frost Resistance  

As a proud son of Skyrim, the Nord Hero fought to reunite his splintered homeland under the Ebonheart Pact banner. By the end of ESO‘s main questline dealing with Molag Bal‘s Planemeld scheme, this valourous hero becomes revered as one of the Pact‘s mightiest defenders. Leading armies of Nords, Dark Elves, and Argonians into the heart of Cyrodiil, none could stand before his thundering axe during the Alliance War!

The Breton Nightblade Hero

• Faction: Daggerfall Covenant
• Race: Breton
• Class: Nightblade
• Signature Weapons: Dual daggers + Bow
• Armor: Hooded leather jerkin with minor plate pieces

The quick and cunning Breton Nightblade operates in the shadows, utilizing stealth, deception, and deadly precision to eliminate her marks. Relying on her magical Breton talent for spellcasting, she wields ominous powers like Salvation that siphon away enemy lifeforce. Wearing the iconic bronze-adorned leather jerkin and wielding her fierce Orcish dagger "Dusktreader", this hero‘s archery and assassin skills are unmatched.

As revealed in the official "Alliance War" trailer, the Breton Hero leads a band of hooded assassins against High Rock‘s enemies, their arrows blotting out the very sun itself! This perfectly captures the mobile Nightblade‘s indirect combat style – striking from concealment and fading away.

Breton Racial Passives: 
- Spell Attunement - +7% Magicka Cost Reduction  
- Magicka Mastery - +1500 Max Magicka
- Light Armor Affinity - +3% Cost Reduction  

Sworn to defend High King Emeric‘s vision of Breton unity, none dared to openly stand against Daggerfall Covenant clandestine operatives like the Breton Hero. Thanks to her stealthy infiltration and spywork, Emeric‘s forces could anticipate enemy movements and turn the tides of war using unconventional tactics. By the Alliance War‘s end, bards across High Rock sang of the infamous "Hooded Arrow" and her daring exploits!

The High Elf Sorcerer Hero

• Faction: Aldmeri Dominion
• Race: High Elf (Altmer)
• Class: Sorcerer
• Signature Weapon: Destruction Staff (Lightning)
• Armor: High Elf robes with ornate golden pauldrons

This powerful High Elf commands the furry of lightning itself with her golden destruction staff etched with ancient Ayleid runes. As a Sorcerer, she wields frightening elemental magic like Encase to paralyze groups of enemies in blocks of solid ice. Her elegant Elven armor gleams in the sun, representing the Altmer‘s pride in their ancestral heritage rooted in magic and high culture.

During the Dominion‘s "Siege" trailer, the High Elf‘s brillant destructive spells light up the battlefield. With a single thunderous beat of her staff, massive streaks of lightning incinerate the opposition. Such raw magical might reflects the Sorcerer‘s total dominance of elemental forces – a force of nature leaving only cinders in her wake!

High Elf (Altmer) Racial Passives:
- +10% Max Magicka 
- +4% Elemental Damage
- +128 Max Magicka Recovery    

As Queen Ayrenn‘s staunchest supporter, the High Elf Hero believed only Altmer supremacy could restore peace to Tamriel. Leading the Dominion‘s unstoppable onslaught with her battle-sorcerers, this hero helped purge Valenwood and Elsweyr of Ayrenn‘s detractors who dared doubt the Altmer‘s superiority. Is it any wonder half of Tamriel trembled at the Dominion banner by Alliance War‘s end?

Other Important Heroes

While these three represent ESO‘s core factions, many other great warriors appear as crucial NPCs furthering their own agendas. Sorcerer Vanus Galerion pioneered the Mages Guild to regulate Tamriel‘s mystic arts. Lyris Titanborn‘s sacrifice allowed the Vestige to escape Molag Bal‘s enslavement. Khajiit hero Abnur Tharn gathered forces to retake Imperial City alongside the mysterious Five Companions group.

Known Heroes of Elder Scrolls Online:

| Name               | Role                        | Greatest Deed                                                  |
| ------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |  
| Abnur Tharn        | Chancellor of Cyrodiil      | Helped retake Imperial City from Daedra                       |
| Lyris Titanborn    | Companion of the Vestige    | Helped Vestige escape Coldharbouragainst Molag Bal            | 
| Sai Sahan          | Master Swordsman            | Defended the Abbey of Blades from Sea Giant attack            |
| Count Verandis     | Ravenwatch Vampire Lord     | United Glenumbra against Worm Cult‘s undead plots             |
| Meridia            | Lady of Infinite Energies   | Lent Vestige Dawnbreaker sword  to defeat Molag Bal           |
| Divayth Fyr        | Telvanni Sorcerer           | Taught Vestige gravity-defying spells                         |  

But perhaps none can equal the Vestige‘s own accomplishments after emerging from Coldharbour‘s enslavement. This mighty warrior collects the lost souls of formr emperors to restore the Amulet of Kings, rescues Sotha Sil from certain death at Clavicus Vile‘s hands, and foils the Sload necromancer Moricar‘s destructive plans for Summerset Isles. The bards never run out of songs to sing of your legendary feats!

Exploring New Adventures

From the nostalgic Legacy of the Bretons adventure pack to fascinating trips into The Deadlands, ESO players have embarked on fresh conquests with each new release. The Gates of Oblivion alone saw loyal heroes saving Tamriel by closing various Dark Anchor portals orchestrated by Mehrunes Dagon.

While threats remain, none doubt the Vestige‘s ability to rise against adversity. Our skills are put to the test constantly whether by mystical curses like the Oakensoul, solving grisly murders in The Ascendant Investigators casebook, or helping restore lost knightly orders such as the Order of the Silver Dawn. Every accomplishment etches your name deeper among Tamriel‘s chronicled champions!

So though they shaped their age well, who knows if even the renowned Nord, Breton or High Elf Heroes could have survived the trials you overcame? As your journey continues, savor it my friend…and pass one more sweetroll this way while you‘re at it!