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[–] 17 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (4 children)

It is said that some Argonians view "mating" as nothing more than an order of the Hist to reproduce,[48] but a variety of reasons exist for the act in Argonian culture not unlike any other of the mortal races. Love[49], attraction[50] or even coupling with members of other tribes to improve relations,[51] are all normal customs.

Distinct from other races, the Argonians have cloacae.[52] Despite having breasts, Saxhleel are capable of laying eggs.[53][54] Argonians can display ovoviviparity, and due to their humanoid structure they can have live births where the eggs hatch internally.[UOL 6][UOL 7] Argonians born in cold foreign provinces or to small nomadic tribes tend to have live births without the use of egg nests, while those in warmer climates with established, stable, and permanent communities would likely see a great number of eggs.[UOL 8]

In the Second Era, there were limited-edition Argonian erotica featuring androgynous etchings of the race in circulation.[55]

→ See also: Reproduction and Child-Rearing in Argonian Culture

from the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages surprisingly not NSFW. this is the kind of shit that i really like in fantasy tbh, like it's pointless minutiae but it makes the world feel more real in a way.

edit. no nvm there's some pixelated daggerfall titties in the gallery section

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  • [–] 16 points 4 days ago* (3 children)

    oh god what happens to the eggshell though oh god why did I read this

    and why did I then click the link? I don't know, but I found this image lmfao

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  • [–] 14 points 4 days ago

    happens to the eggshell though

    absorbed, at least in cases where a shell is formed at all, some animals like this just have yolk. it's a few grains from placenta and continuously nourishing an embryo though, the yolk can run out and they wee thing gets out or they'll switch to eating other eggs or uterine secretions.

    because argonians are presumably one species (naga are questionable) the switch to live-birth shouldn't be too "advanced", probably just weak-shelled eggs and no uterine action after the yolk is spent. infant mortality in places like skyrim is probably pretty high.

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