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Do Khajiit Meow? An Analysis
A common question we receive is whether or not Khajiit meow. After much research and collaboration, here is where we landed on this topic.
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A common question we receive is whether or not Khajiit meow. After much research and collaboration, here is where we landed on this topic.
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1. Ra'Gruzgob
Ra'Gruzgob is an Orc who believes he is a Khajiit, thanks to Sheogorath's influence. And to express this Khajiiti identity, he meows. This suggests that Khajiit are believed to meow by the rest of Tamrielic society.
Ra'Gruzgob is an Orc who believes he is a Khajiit, thanks to Sheogorath's influence. And to express this Khajiiti identity, he meows. This suggests that Khajiit are believed to meow by the rest of Tamrielic society.
2. A Joke Book
A joke book you can find in Daggerfall includes the following joke:
"This orchard has sentimental value to me," said Mojhad, the Khajiit, to his friend, Hasillid.
A joke book you can find in Daggerfall includes the following joke:
"This orchard has sentimental value to me," said Mojhad, the Khajiit, to his friend, Hasillid.
"Under that tree, for example, is where I first made love. And that tree, is where her mother stood, watching us."
"She watched you while you made love to her daughter?" said Hasillid, clearly impressed. "Didn't she say anything?"
"Meow."
"She watched you while you made love to her daughter?" said Hasillid, clearly impressed. "Didn't she say anything?"
"Meow."
This joke features a Khajiit saying “Meow”. However, it is a joke and not necessarily a recounting of a real event, and it is also unknown if the mother in the story was a Khajiit herself. As such, further research was still required.
3. The Skooma Cat
One form Sheogorath may take is that of the Skooma Cat. As part of establishing he is a cat, he repeatedly says “Meow”. However, by his own insistence, he says he is a cat in this form, not a Khajiit.
One form Sheogorath may take is that of the Skooma Cat. As part of establishing he is a cat, he repeatedly says “Meow”. However, by his own insistence, he says he is a cat in this form, not a Khajiit.
Additionally, he is truly a Daedric Prince, and is not even really a cat. With those two points, this cannot be used as proof that Khajiit meow.
4. Skyrim: Very Special Edition
Sure enough, VSE DOES outright say Khajiit meow. After killing a Deranged Khajiit, the narration will say "he dies with a sad meow". Arguably this is proof enough that Khajiit meow, but it does still raise doubts.
Sure enough, VSE DOES outright say Khajiit meow. After killing a Deranged Khajiit, the narration will say "he dies with a sad meow". Arguably this is proof enough that Khajiit meow, but it does still raise doubts.
Notably, the Khajiit is stated to be deranged, and like Ra’Gruzgob, cannot necessarily be trusted on this subject due to this. More research was necessary.
5. Marekki
The final major subject in this research was Marekki, an Alfiq Khajiit. And thankfully, she finally puts this topic to rest:
The final major subject in this research was Marekki, an Alfiq Khajiit. And thankfully, she finally puts this topic to rest:
"Hmm. For now, Marekki will stay with Skordo. Look at him. That pouty chin and those sad slumping shoulders. He needs a friend, yes? Plus, he is not so bad on the eyes, eh? Those calves! Mrowl. Ah. I mrowl too much, yes? Ha! Marekki takes your point."
Alfiq Khajiit have been known to meow thanks to Marekki. However, a more definitive statement about all forms of Khajiit cannot be made at this time, and more research is still necessary. Until that time, this is where we will have to leave this for now.
You can learn more about some of the topics referenced below:
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Ra%27Gruzgob
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Jokes
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Sheogorath
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/SkyrimVSE:Skyrim_Very_Special_Edition
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Marekki
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Khajiit
Additional Legends image was the Rebel Warden: https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Legends:Rebel_Warden
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Ra%27Gruzgob
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Jokes
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Sheogorath
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/SkyrimVSE:Skyrim_Very_Special_Edition
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Marekki
https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Khajiit
Additional Legends image was the Rebel Warden: https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Legends:Rebel_Warden
