Ohmes
Similar in many ways to the Bosmer, although generally of lesser stature. In order to avoid being mistaken as one of the Bosmer many Ohmes tattoo their faces to resemble a feline-aspect. The Ohmes is the most common form seen outside of the province of Elsweyr, taking advantage of other races' preference to their appearance to serve in positions of ambassadorship and trade. It is possible that the Ohmes are the breed
seen across Tamriel at the end of the
fourth century of the Third Era.
[edit]Ohmes-raht
Similar to the race of men, save for their tails and short, light-colored fur, the Ohmes-raht may easily be mistaken as men at a distance. Unlike the many other species of Khajiit who walk like cats upon the balls of their feet, the Ohmes-raht walk upon their heels. The Ohmes-raht are most likely the breed
found in Hammerfell and High Rock in the early
fifth century of the Third Era.
[edit]Suthay
Similar to the Suthay-raht in all respects, save that they are of lesser stature.
[edit]Suthay-raht
Similar in height and build to the race of man, the Suthay-raht are one of the most common breeds of Khajiit. Their coloring ranges from dark brown and orange, to light yellow, both with and without stripes and spots. Suthay-raht are often referred to as "Ja'Khajiit" (meaning "kitten") by those of other races; this appellation often strikes the Khajiit as odd, said title being one of their names for
Mehrunes Dagon. The Khajiit encountered in
Vvardenfell, are Suthay-raht, as well as the Khajiit
found on Stros M'Kai near
the end of the Second Era.
[edit]Cathay
A Khajiiti form determined by
Lunar Lattice (ja'Kha'jay): when moon Masser is waxing and Secunda is full. Similar to the
Suthay-raht in appearance and bi-pedalism, however they possess greater stature and strength.
[edit]Cathay-raht
A Khajiiti form determined by
Lunar Lattice (ja'Kha'jay): when moons Masser and Secunda are waxing. Larger and stronger than the
Cathay, the Cathay-raht are often described by non-Khajiit races as "jaguar-men". Whether this implies that the Cathay-raht are a spotted breed or not is unknown.
[edit]Tojay
Little is known of the Tojay, except that they live in the southern marshes and jungle regions of Elsweyr, as well as the Tenmar forest.
[edit]Tojay-raht
Nothing is known of the Tojay-raht, save it's probably a larger version of the Tojay.
[edit]Alfiq
A quadrupedal form of Khajiit, the Alfiq is, in many respects, similar to a common housecat. Although diminutive in form, the Alfiq retain the keen intelligence of the Khajiiti, having the ability to understand the spoken word of others, although unable to respond. It is possible that they can cast spells; see
Mixed Unit Tactics for more on this subject.
[edit]Alfiq-raht
Nothing is known of the Alfiq-raht, save it's probably larger than the Alfiq.
[edit]Dagi
A less-common form of Khajiit, Dagi live in the trees of the Tenmar forrest. Due to their smaller size and light weight, they are able to dwell in the higher branches which even the Bosmer cannot reach. The Dagi have a natural affinity for magic, and are known spellcasters, a characteristic often taken advantage of in Khajiiti battle-tactics.
[edit]Dagi-raht
Similar in all respects to the Dagi, while somewhat larger, however not overly so as they are able to dwell in higher tree branches, like the Dagi. It can be assumed that, like their smaller cousins, they are naturally skilled in the use of magic.
[edit]Pahmar
The Pahmar is similar in appearance and size to a tiger.
[edit]Pahmar-raht
The Pahmar-raht is similar to the Pahmar in appearance, although larger and possessed of a fiercer disposition.
[edit]Senche
The Senche is commonly employed by the other Khajiit breeds as a steed, assumedly by will. Roughly the same height as the average
Altmer, with an average weight comparable to that of twenty Altmer.
[edit]Senche-raht
Larger and slower than the Senche, the Senche-raht are also possessed of a shorter body-span and straighter legs. The average Senche-raht stands as tall as two Altmer and can weigh as much or more than fifty. Like the Senche, Senche-raht are also employed as steeds, notably in battle, whence they earned the title "battlecats" from Imperial troopers.
[edit]Mane
A Mane can be born only under a rare alignment of
Masser and
Secunda when, according to legend, a third moon appears in the sky. In olden times, the Khajiit would shave off their own manes in deference to the Mane, braiding them into locks that he would incorporate into his own, gigantic mane. Over time, as the population grew, this ritual became impractical. Thus, while all Khajiit continue to remove their manes in deferential respect, they do so largely as a symbolic sacrifice, disposing of the shorn locks. The current Mane, however, continues to wear the braids of his own tribe, as well as those of his Warrior Guard, which encompasses hundreds of Khajiit. In fact, so weighted down by the hair of his kinsmen is he that the Mane cannot move without aid, and travels about the countryside by means of a Cathay-raht supported palanquin.
