Falmer

Falmer is a term used to refer to two distinct topics in different domains: a fictional elven race in The Elder Scrolls series and a village in East Sussex, England. The dual usage is the most common reason the name appears in gaming lore and real-world geography.

In The Elder Scrolls lore, Falmer are a race of elves originally known as Snow Elves. They lived on the surface before being driven underground by the Dwemer and the Chimer, and exposure to Chaurus and Dwemer technologies altered them, mutating them into blind, subterranean beings. They inhabit caverns and ruined Dwemer cities across Tamriel and are encountered as hostile foes in several games, including Skyrim. They subsist on fungus and other underground resources and wear armor and weaponry fashioned from chitin and bone. Because of their isolation, their social structure and leadership are not uniform across regions and titles, and their presence is tied to Dwemer ruins and ancient lore within the games.

Falmer as a place refers to a village and civil parish in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England. It lies on the edge of the South Downs, northeast of Brighton. The area features notable landmarks such as Falmer railway station on the Brighton–Lewes line, the nearby University of Sussex campus, and the Amex Stadium, home ground of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. The village has historical roots dating back to the medieval period and is characterized by its rural setting and proximity to academic and sports facilities.