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There are ten playable '''races''' in Skyrim, each of which has its own unique abilities and [[Skyrim:powers|powers]], as well as a +10 bonus to one [[Skyrim:Skills|skill]] and +5 bonuses to five other skills. Race is the only choice during the [[Skyrim:Character Creation|character creation]] process that has an effect on the player's skills and abilities. The races can be organized into three categories: