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byAs they made their way down the pathway towards the rope bridge to High Hrothgar, Aela slowed up slightly, allowing Sotek to walk beside her. Such were the natural rhythm and ambiance between them that neither party realised that they had started holding hands. They were still ho...
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byHasir, Inigo and Aquarius trudged through the murky swamp. Inigo had to keep away all the bugs that swarmed them and attempted to bite their flesh. The khajiit glowered at Hasir who seemed to not be bothered by them; he thought it must be because of his tough scales. After ma...
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byHasir fell head over tail through darkness. He fell through a sea of colors. It almost looked like the Argonian had leapt through the painting in Chorrol instead of a portal. Trees rushed past him and sharp spear-like branches scratched his armor. He did not even have time to register where ...
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byInigo lay sprawled on a blackened pathway with strange plants growing on either side of it. He got to his feet and squinted into the complete darkness where he saw a glowing blue orb under an archway with icicles depending from it. Inigo walked towards the orb and tried to touch it. Immediat...
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byHasir and Arcadia walked until the recieved a metaphorical punch in the gut. A massive black building that had orange drapes with midnight blue Oblivion symbols outlined in black hanging off it like flesh off of a rotting animal. The building looked like it had been in disuse for a long time....
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byThe next day, Hasir and the companions rose early and went to the training yard to see what Tigress and Inigo had in store for them. They each grabbed a weapon from the weapon racks; except for Aela, Vilkas, Farkas and Hasir who already had weapons. Tigress smiled as they descended th...
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byThe two nords gasped. They told Majni that they knew nothing about this 'unholy union'. The male Nord walked towards the mouth of the tent. Akar asked him where he was going. "I am going to consult with Hircine and see if he knows anything of this 'unholy union' that you and Hjordis spok...
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byHasir felt the familiar sensation of being light as a feather followed by a tornado squeezing his insides through a tube and then. Just when he tought he was about to suffocate, his feet found solid ground. He loooked around and, as before, his companions were all gasping for breat...
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byHasir hit something solid upon his exit from the portal. He looked over to his companions who were just as confused as he was why Scruut chose this location to have deposit them like a bunch of unwanted dead cows. Hasir groaned and got to his feet. He could hear the watchling laughing and mu...
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byThe beasts' feet pounded the cobblestone like a drum as they rode back to Whiterun. Hasir and Xelzaz paid the stablehand the required fee and walked toward the city gate. Hasir walked up to the mead hall and entered, closely followed by Xelzaz and Inigo. The argonian walked over to...
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byHasir walked through the market district and climbed the stairs that led to Dragonreach and entered. Inigo and Xelzaz followed him and gasped at how huge the Jarl's keep was. Hasir had been here twice before as he did not feel the urge to look around. The Jarl over to Farengar's desk...
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byThe three Argonians exited the city gate and walked in the direction of the stables. Hasir got to the stable ahead of Anum-La and Xelzaz. He was greeted by Bjorlam who asked wherre he was headed. "I'm headed for Windhelm," He stopped midthought, "Er, how much would that be exactly?...
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byHasir's walwa Forager slowed as it neared the Whiterun stables. His companion slowed as they noticed him looking sorrowfully at the city of Whiterun. He was at a crossroad, he wanted to make the armor but knew if he set foot inside the city without Kodlak's permission he would be in trouble....
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byThe three companions exited out of the cave. Hasir looked back at the cave door which had became solid stone once more. He mourned the loss of Faolchu and didn't think now that he was deserving of the horror with which the companions of Whiterun spoke his name mere months before. Hasir ...
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byHasir's mind was nothing but a whirlwind of swirling images for the longest time. After a few seconds, the whilwind of images slowed. He found himself standing in the temple of Kynareth, but not as he knew it. He glanced around him and saw that a shadow of sorts had fallen over the templ...
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byK'hairi led the way to the city stables where Inigo and Xelzaz waited while Hasir walked up to Bjorlam. The carriage driver turned to the Argonian and smiled. "Hasir, nice to see you again. Is everything ok?" He asked The argonian smiled; petting the horse's luxurious mane of black h...
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byAs the Argonian and the companions stepped over the threshold, Aela asked Hasir what he was going to do. He told her his plan and parted ways with them and went down to the undercroft. The other companions nodded and sat at the table by the fire and hailed the bar maid for some mead. ...
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byHasir never thought he'd be in Dragonsreach again. It looked like it hadn't changed from when he first visited all those months ago. He walked up the steps and passed the fire pit that lay in the center of the hall. Proventius led him to where the Jarl sat. The jarl gestured to the...
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byRed and her lupine brethren had to blank all other scents as they searched for their harbinger. They were busy sorting out the extraneous scents from the one they saught when a sound like thunder ring out; only it wassn't thunder. The wolves looked up and saw the soul-trapped sky open a...
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byInigo sped onward towards the mountain, casting around wildly for a pathway up to the city but only saw a bare impassable mountainside. He glanced back at the argonian whose wound poured out fresh blood across the saddle. Inigo wondered if his friend would make it to Winterhold. He hea...
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byHasir tried to move his tail out from under the Doomstrider's foot; after a few tries, he pulled it free and whipped it upwards in an arc, catching the khajiit in the face. The argonian hissed as he sheathed his sword and conjured his flame whip. The Doomstrider cast a worried glance at ...
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byHasir and Amahka awoke, caught a few fish from the icy stream and cooked the salmon over a fire he had relit. A few minutes later, Inigo's nose twitched as the scent of cooking food tickled it. He opened his eyes and nudged Xelzaz who lay in the tent next to him. The Argonian ...
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byWhen the light brown wolf made it to the rocky outcrop, he turned back into a Nord and saw Akar sitting around a fire that seemed not to be bothered by the cold. Majni approached him, smiling, "Nice day out, isn't it?" He asked with a small grin. "How's my baby sist...
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byInigo led them down the bank of the White river. Hasir thought they were going to stop by the Chapel of the Wild Hunt to consult Hircine but Inigo's horse turned right at the upward facing steel horse and went past the throat of the world to a city that the Argonian had never been to. ...
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byHasir and the two khajiit left Morthal, mounted their steeds, paid the stablehand and headed towards Markarth. After riding for hours and realizing they still hadn't even reached the halfway point. Inigo dismounted and tapped Hasir on the shoulder. "Erm... my friend, I was...
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byInigo found himself in a torchlit passageway. He followed its twists and turns as it weaved underneath the plains outside the city. Inigo tried to memorize the winding passageway but it was impossible. After a few minutes, he opened another trapdoor and found himself out in a...
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byThe Priest of Domination floated slowly toward Hasir, but as it did so, its body seperated into four equal parts. They surrounded the Argonian who wielded his bow proudly and knew that attacking all four priests at once would be foolish. yelped and ducked as all four priests thrusted wi...
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byAffraji looked hungrily at the treasure. Inigo saw this and promptly shook his head, frowning at her. Hasir grabbed the map and gave it to Inigo for safe keeping. He had eyes only for the jade piece depicting a two-headed dragon, curling around some circle in the cen...
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byHasir and his companions crested a rocky gnoll and beheld the city of Winterhold far off in the distance. Both Inigo and Affraji's eyes lit up as they had heard tales of the College but never once dreamed they were about to go there. Hasir laughed to himself as he saw their awestruck faces, ...
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byHasir placed his hand above his eyes to protect them from the blinding sun as he scanned the plains as if looking for something. Inigo and Affraji wondered what he was looking for. The Argonian got off his reptilain steed and took a deep breath and got down in a crouched position, ...
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byHasir fell into a much needed restful sleep and while his mind was flooded with visions of Kodlak, the maid and the whelps standing among their burnt down home, kicking him, quite literally, from the wreckage of the once proud mead hall, he did not let this hamper his otherwise mirthful spir...
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byIn High Hrothgar, Farkas sat at a table and politely smiled, despite his feelings, as his food bowl was filled with a mixture of cabbage, turnips, carrots and peas. He was a simple man who required simple meals, but the Greybeards were pushing him. He missed Tilma’s cooking and his stomach...
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byIt was less than half an hour when the two Companions left The Rift but even now something was swirling around Farkas’s mind. He cast a quick look down the mountainside towards Ivarstead and in particular, the inn, before bringing his horse to a stop. He glanced up at the Argonian ...
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byThe two Companions, Farkas and Sotek encountered little in the way of bandits or other encounters due to staying on the various main paths and tracks. The main adversary was a pack of wolves, or at least, Farkas thought they were a threat albeit a basic one. As he watched the wolves run ...
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bySotek set a fast pace, almost as if he was scurrying like a small lizard would when it ran between rocks that provided cover. Except, Sotek wasn’t a small lizard, and he certainly wasn’t looking for somewhere to hide. He had spotted a small pond and quic...
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byThe moment Aela woke up, she was in a bad mood, far worse than usual as to the fact was that she had hardly slept. Her cheeks felt sore, and her eyes stung from the crying the night before. As she threw her bedroom door open, she swore that she wouldn’t cry; not today. The Hunt...
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byMajni's wolf form continued forward as the spiders scurried down from their webs, landed on him and attempted to bite every inch of him as they deemed him an intruder in their caves. The grey wolf managed to shake off the many spiders on top of him. The grey wolf batted draugr aside, hearing...
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byHasir and Inigo walked into the mead hall behind Aela; looking bewildered as they soon felt the presence of many eyes upon them, "Erm, Aela, what are we doing again?" Aela huffed in annoyance; she couldn't believe Hasir's stupidity, "Hasir, we all heard what happened at Fort Fellhamme...
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by; Hasir stepped over the threshold to find himself in a circular room with prison cells lining the walls, most of them were empty, except for one at the far end of the room. Concerned, he inched closer to the cell and saw a nord woman chained to the wall. The Argonian saw a curtain of...
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byHasir pushed the mead hall door open to find a few stragglers and the usual practice duelists but, other than that he found the hall quite empty. He thought they must be all preparing for the funeral services happening later that evening. He ignored this for now as he made his way ...
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byHasir ented the inn and saw his companions seating around a long table waiting for him. He was alos a little disappoint when he saw that everyone had bought a drink without him. Inigo spotted him as he came in, smiled and waved him over to join them, "Come on over, my friend, we a...
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byWhen Tigress arrive in the main room, she, along with the elf and the two Argonians gazed up at the ceiling and expected to see a storm raging, but they saw nothing. Everyone was quick to have their opinion heard but soon found themselves talking over one another. Hasir starte...
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byBlessed Mother Chapter Three: The Mother Speaks Fenrir is awoken from a deathly slumber by the sound of Gabriella’s voice, “He hasn’t moved in two days. He barely breathes! You said he would wake up soon, Babette.” Fenrir sits up from the stone floo...
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byBlessed Mother Chapter Two: Eternity is Waiting Fenrir exits the Black Door of the Sanctuary and kneels to pick a pair of Nightshade flowers. He has none of Babette’s poisons this time and this contract is beyond dangerous. A vampire is no simple target. Fenr...
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byBlessed Mother Prologue I remember the night my journey down the dark path began. I was a child, racing home through the streets of Windhelm. Night had fallen and my hog of a father would eat house and hold if I did not make it home in time for dinner. Something stopped m...
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byWhen The Argonian emerged from the portal, the overwhelming metallic, earthy scent that came from the cavern overwhelmed him. He snorted out his nostril like an animals trying to reassert its senses. The cavern was spilt in two with a dirt path sloping downhill to the left and a br...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Fifteen: A New Beginning On the ride to Whiterun, Lucina is lost in thought. Attempting to wrap her mind around all that has happened since she jumped into that Imperial wagon and crossed into Skyrim. She joined the Skyrim Thieves Guild, found and ...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Fourteen:The Pilgrim’s Path In the murky entrance to the Twilight Sepulcher, Lucina stands before the spirit of her father. A chance that a scant few have ever had or ever will. Lucian stands at the top of the staircase leading in...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Thirteen: The Sepulcher Frigid waters seep in from the cracks in the cavern’s ceiling, Lucina and an invisible Mercer lie on the steps leading around an ancient Falmer Statue crafted from Dwemer Metal while Brynjolf and Karliah are locked in ...
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byHasir nearly fell over as Tosh Raka's voice boomed outwards, echoing around the stone temple so that it sounded louder than it was, "Tigress, come forth, I require your aid." A silohuette of a Ka'Po'Tun could be seen stepping through the portal. Once she had cleared the portal it vanished. &n...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Twelve: The Hunt is on Lucina awakens and feels someone next to her. She looks over and sees Lucian still sleeping. Not surprising as the sun had yet to rise and the bottle of Cyrodilic Brandy lies empty on the floor. She slides her way out...
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byWarning: This story contains foul language and Foul Murder. You've been warned! -Chapter 1: A Normal Day, Mostly Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, The Pale, Skyrim The little girl was not right. Her cheeks were sunken, her skin was pale as frost, her eyes...
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byTigress left the outlaw's refuge to find herself in the city district again. Even if she did follow Madam Whim's directions to the letter, she'd no doubt get turned around or lost as the city was massive. She navigated the district, walked up some stairs and headed west of th...
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byHasir gulped as he faced the trees that cast the forest before him in shadow and began to walk down the hills with Inigo and Kassamae in tow. He did not know the first thing about tracking or even how to begin this arduous trial. Kassamae came up from behind him, sense her son's trep...
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byTigress yawned, got up from her seat at the table she fell asleep at and stretched. She glanced around her and saw her companions asleep on the wooden floor. She saw the elf's arm an inch from Mere Glim's closed muzzle; his tail curling tightly around his body like a snake. Tig...
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byHasir scratched his head; more bewildered than ever. He turned to Tosh Raka and asked why he masqueraded as a serpentine dragon. The Akaviri dragon surveyed the Argonian with his big yellow eyes and told him that he, Hasir, had a long road if he wanted to regain his proper bipedal ...
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byInigo could hear nothing from Hasir's and Kassamae's room, he'd guessed they went straight to sleep. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't sleep, he had been thinking of the snowy khajiit that he knew years previously who had, he felt, got ripped away from him far too ...
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byKassamae shook her head, laughing, "No," She said, chortling, "no, that isn't exactly the reason. Sit down and I'll tell you her story." Hasir smirked as if he knew something she didn't; his tail swaying rapidly from side to side. He looked at her in incredulity, "Mom, I am alre...
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byHasir saw the manic look in her white eyes, almost as if the entire realm of Oblivion was alive inside of her eyes and scrambled backwards as the blade of her elven sword cut the bed in two; the Argonian shielded his face as the broken bits of wood showered over him. He got up, ...
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byHasir led the way out of the cabin with Inigo following close behind; Tigress got up from her seat and ran towards Hasir; grabbing his arm to stop him from doing whatever he was thinking of doing and spun him arround to face her, "Hasir, what in the name of Tosha Raka do you think you're doin...
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byInigo saw Tigress, Mere-Glim and Ceralyne all smiling at him while at the same time trying to see what was going on in the room behind him because, somehow, they found out that Hasir had been stabbed by a silver sword and was brought to Windhelm and wanted to help in any way that they could,...
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byOcheeva waved her scaly hand more vigorously in an attempt to revive Inigo. The aged Argonian gasped as she saw Inigo smirking as if he had found something funny; thoroughly betrayed, Ocheeva gave the blue khajiit a hard slap to his head, "Hircine damn you Inigo, how could you fake ...
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byAs the carriage traveled over cobblestone, Inigo relaxed his hands and turned to Affraji, "Ermmm... my friend, where are we going again?" Affraji shot Inigo a furious look which made the blue khajiit recoil somewhat. "Figure it out yourself, moron." She yelled, sniffing in defiance. Inig...
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byOcheeva looked up at him and nodded slowly, "I know that, Hasir smiled, getting from where he sat, "It is decided then. We, both of us," Hasir said, gesturing from himself to Ocheeva, "will find and kill Shaleez." Hasir looked frightfully at his grandmother as her face tw...
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byOcheeva eyed him as a dog would look at its master when confused. Hasir got up and beckoned to her, "The hunt for the black hand Argonian begins." Ocheeva stared at him, almost staring through him, "You and I killed several black hand members in self defense, but Shaleez and ...
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byHasir's unconscious mind lay black for the longest time, and then light blossomed into his mind along with an endless field of green with a pond at the very end of the field. Hasir fell onto the field face first. He got up, groaning as he did so, and saw that he fell before a ston...
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byHasir stood there, mulling over what had just happened it his mind. The Argonian surveyed the room with eyes like crystalized water until he spotted the speaker struggling against the wolf Ocheeva had become. He quickly ran to his aid; he tried freeing Mai's sharp fangs from the flesh ...
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byChapter Eleven: Nightingales Lucina stands at the clearing, outside of the City of Riften on the shores of Lake Honrich, that Karliah had directed her too. A large black stone stands out among the gray granite cliffs surrounding it. Karliah and Brynjolf are already waiting for h...
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byHasir's eyes went wide as he considered the khajiit for a second, "How do you know I, as you say, smell of the wolf?" He asked The khajiit eyed him in shock that the Argonian could be so stupid, "I know you ally yourself with the one called Hircine, he is the plague that m...
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byOcheeva blinked heavily as her mind snapped back to reality, back to the wooden well cover she and Hasir sat upon. She was only now vaguely aware that Hasir was looking at her in stunned silence, "So what happened after this mysterious figure burnt M'raaj to a crisp?" He then muttered, "That ...
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byChapter Ten: Mercer Exposed On the journey from Winter hold to the rift, the carriage passes through a Tundra covered in steam vents and hot springs. Lucina is studying the sword Karliah gave her at the Frozen Hearth Inn. The Nightingale Blade of Lucina’s father, Gallus. T...
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byHasir turned the doorknob and was about to open the door when Ocheeva came up from behind him and dragged him by his arm over to a boarded up well near the rear of the house and sat him on the edge of it, "Hasir, there is something I may have neglected to tell you, how do I put this? erm...
Posted Hasir
byThe grey wolf landed on her back in the grassy area next to the chapel of Stendarr, she got to her paws and saw the two wolves hit the same grassy area with their paws gripping soft grass, taking in the musty scent of the damp grass. The black and white wolves sniffed&n...
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byHasir righted himself agaiin; he stared back at Ocheeva, shocked, "W-what?" He spluttered, my mom didn't tell me I had a..." He began but soon became lost for words Ocheeva nodded glumly, "Yes, I apologize for not sending a courier to Blackwood, but I wanted to tell you in perso...
Posted Hasir
byHasir gazed at Vicente with a look of shock on his face; almost as if he had eaten a raw fleshfly, "Wait...so you're telling me... that Errana Graymour was your grandmother?" He got up and walked around Vicente's chair, what does she have do with all of this? what I mean to say is why did he h...
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byChapter Nine: The Falmer Tongue Walking through the frigid mountains of Winterhold is a brutal journey. Frost trolls, bears, and desperate bandits await unwary travelers. Lucina breathes a sigh of relief when Windhelm, capital of East March, comes into view. She hurries along th...
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byWhen the Argonian had finally stepped into the grey stone room, he glanced left and right, trying to take the whole macabre scene in. A stone bed lay on the right side of the room, next to it was a chest and a small dresser. A cupboard stood opposite Hasir and a small table with tw...
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byThe Argonian felt like he stepped into another realm; the grey stone walls seemed a farcry from the wood paneling he had seen in the abandoned house basement. He could only see a few inches in front of his face. He stood there, his mind reeling from the sudden absence of light. He ...
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byChapter Eight: The Betrayer Lucina gets very little sleep waiting for morning. With the hunt for her father’s murderer at hand, she could not quiet her mind. When the sun rises, she hears movement downstairs. She puts on her guild armor and secures her room before go...
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byHasir opened the east gate and stepped inside. He saw a row of white stone buildings with wood paneling running down the buildings' sides at regular intervals and two stone walls with a gap in the middle on the right which led to a wide area with a small grassy area. The Argon...
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byThe Argonian got to the the east gate of the city without much trouble. He patted his horse, fed him a carrot that he got from one of the general stores in town and got onto the bay horse and sped down the cobblestone path toward the Imperial City. He decided a...
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byChapter Seven: Lucina’s Secret It’s been a bit of a lazy evening at the Bee and Barb Inn. Folks are calmly enjoying their dinners and company until Lucina bursts into the doors. People jump as the Imperial marches up the stairs. Keerava nods to Talen-Jei ...
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byOtis Luran smiled as he watched the Argonian and orc go through the door behind him down to the undercroft. Without purpose, the forlorn dunmer sat in one of the empty benches; head in his hands, looking at the floor. The Imperial went through the door that Hasir did with the orc a...
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byVictim of Happenstance: A Dark Brotherhood Tale The wooden carriage lurched heavily to one side as it hit another rut in the road causing Ontalo Sestiant to curse loudly and shoot a glaring look at the driver. “Sorry bout that.” The driver muttered, glancing...
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byThe sun peaked over the central well and Hasir slowly opened his eyes yawned and stretched. He got up quickly; sensing someone was watching him. A few feet away, near the alchemist's building, a black robed and hooded man got up from his hiding spot and strode over to the Argonian who q...
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byHasir crossed the street and went inside the merchant's inn to find Infinite, Deem-Kiurz and M'aiq sitting at a round corner table with bottles of Cyrodiilic brandy in front of them; they offered the smiling Argonian a seat at the table and the extra bottle of brandy, he politely declin...
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byWhen Hasir worked his way around the same curved section of stone wall he had seen twice before, he went through another door and found himself in a bustling marketplace with signs hanging from shops on both sides that were bisected by a cobbleroad running down the center. As he navigat...
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byChapter Six: A Gajul-Lie Relaxing in her room, Lucina savors one of the house's special drinks, Velvet LeChance, as she flips through some of the old parchments from her nightstand. She is disturbed by a knock at the door. She quickly wraps up the bundle and ...
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byChapter Five: Windhelm The carriage ride to Windhelm was uneventful. Not surprising as Lucina was the only passenger. After passing several guards spouting off about how she should join the Stormcloak Rebellion, she rents a room at the Inn, Candlehearth Hall, near ...
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byHasir awoke the next morning to find the rest of the search party waiting for him by the door. Mere-Glim asked Hasir where they were going. The Argonian hissed indignantly, "Mere-Glim, do you have swamp water in your ears? We are going to rescue my grandmother, remember?" He saaid, waspi...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Four: Whiterun After completing a few jobs for the Guild in Solitude, capital of Skyrim to the far North West of the province, Lucina returns to Riften. A quick stop in at the Bee and Barb to check on her stash and she makes her way t...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Three: Goldenglow Heist It’s been two days since Lucina was given the task of breaking into Goldenglow Estate from Mercer. She got what information from the guild that she could and has been testing the Island’s defenses. Armed ...
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byAs the Argonian and Khajiit exited the mead hall and went down the steps towards the Gildergeen. Hasir stopped so abruptly that Inigo bumped into him and fell onto the cobblestone, "What's up, my friend?" Inigo asked brushing of dust as he got to his feet again, "Why have we stopped? I t...
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byHasir shrieked so loud that Inigo nearly upended his chair in his haste to rush to Hasir's side to see what the problem was, "My ears are sensitive enough as they are, why must you abuse them further?" He asked Hasir grabbed the khajiit's head and turned it in the direction of what he wa...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter Two: The Guild Lucina wakes and is unsure of her surroundings for a moment. “Oh… right. Riften…” She yawns and gets up to check her barricaded door and her stash under the floorboards. Everything is as she left it. She tak...
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byWalk with the Shadows Chapter One: The Crossing The date is the 6th of Morning Star, 4E 202. Alduin, the World Eater, has been defeated, but the civil war in Skyrim persists. Through the Jerall Mountains, going from Cyrodiil to Skyrm, an Imperial caravan cautiously traverses th...
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byAfter the dragon was dealt with, the Companions stood around the dragon, staring at its skeleton. After a moment of shock silence, Alea spoke, "I still don't get why a dragonknight, Hircine knows what that is, is able to absorb dragon souls." She turned to Kodlak who shrugged Kodlak ...
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byHasir awoke in region of the hunting grounds with huge expanses of endless grassy fields surrounded by huge, steep mountains only broken by the sparse aspen standing here and there. The weary Argonian got up, rubbed his eyes to make sure they were working properly and looked around He heard bi...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 21 A New Home Sebastian sits in the shade of an Oak tree, on the border of The Pale and Whiterun Hold, scribbling in his journal: 2nd of Frostfall 4E 201 It’s been almost a week since that night in ...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 20 Embrace Your Fate Irileth marches from Dragon’s Reach on to the back Balcony that was once the prison of the dragon Numinex. Whiterun guards hold the great chains out as Adrianne Avenicci hammers new links into the chain to replace those...
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byInigo followed the Argonian outside into the courtyard, past the well with the pipe sticking out of it and to the gate. Hasir was just about to open the wrought iron gate to break the mountain illusion and return to Skyrim when he heard a metallic sigh behind him, he turned around and a...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 19 Ready the Trap Jenassa wakes, around mid morning, to find an empty bed. Feeling a gnawing ache in chest, she reaches over for Shepherd’s salve and one of her vigor potions that she left on the nightstand, but finds all the potions missing. She app...
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byThe Bronze khajiit nodded. Hasir expected the khajiit to speak normally, but the noise came, instead out of a small horn, "My friend, it has been so long, last time we spoke was before my soul was captured." When he spoke, a mechanized vocal pattern was heard. The metal cat's arm beckoned Hasi...
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byThe next day Hasir got up, got dressed and proceeded up to the main room of the hall where the companions and whelps were, he guessed, busy eating breakfast. Hasir was about to open the doors when Kodlak approached him from behind, "Hasir, forgive me, but, I have been told that you have a cer...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 18 A Short Respite As dawn approaches, the guard is changed around Lake View manor. The vampiric Khajiit are relieved by their mortal counterparts. Shepherd steps into the master bedchamber to check on Sebastian and Jenassa, but only sees Jenassa asleep in...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 17 Black Reach Exiting a tight path from the Alftand ruins, Jenassa leads her mare into a slightly more open space and walks into the back of Sebastian. “Forgive me, Master… Why did you stop?” He turns his head to look at her and smiles,...
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byHasir trudged miserably behind Kodlak up to the carved wooden doors and followed Kodlak inside. He walked over to the horseshoe table and saw Kodlak and Aela sitting before the firepit with arms crossed, beaming at him. Hasir screwed his face up as he saw the twins sitting be...
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byHasir stirred and opened his eyes; Inigo gasped with delight as his tail danced happily behind him. Danica turned, saw his expression and laughed, "Inigo, calm down" Danica said "...and stop chasing your damn tail for divines sake!" She yelled Inigo turned beet red a...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 16 Lost Alftand Around mid morning, Sebastian is awakened by a shadowy figure creeping into his room at the Nightingale Inn. The intruder seems more interested in rifling through the drawers than the occupants of the room. Sebastian remains still until the...
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byHasir woke up early the next day to the sweet smell of slaughterfish eggs being fried in a wooden pan. Hasir got up groggily as he trudged over to where the scent originated. Danica looked up and smiled at him, "Good morning, how is my patient doing today?" She asked pleasantly ...
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byAela unsteadily got to her feet and scanned the chapel for the Argonian who had unjustly knocked her into the pillar. To her surprise, no one was there; everyone had gone into their respective rooms of the chapel, to do what? Aela didn't know. She walked over to the shrine or Hircine an...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 15 Seek the Scroll In the late hours of the morning, nearly noon, the halls of Lake View Manor are silent except for the light crackle of a fire from the main hall. The mortal Khajiit guards stand at their posts while their vampiric counterparts rest in th...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 14 A Dragon Priest Rises Wrapped in only his cape, Sebastian and Jenassa lay in the garden of Sky Haven temple watching the stars fade from the heavens. With her head on his chest, Jenassa says “We should go inside. The sun will be up soon.” Se...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 13 Sky Haven Sebastian and Jenassa make swift progress through the hills of Falkreath hold as they give chase to the Blades and the Dragonborn. They are only slowed when coming across Fort Sungard overlooking the pass into The Reach. “Master!” ...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 12 A Blade in the Dark It’s been raining for the last hour. Sebastian and Jenassa sit under the porch to the Blacksmith’s shop at the center of Riverwood. Jenassa’s eyes dart between the village’s three entrances, looking for the Dr...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 11 The Dark Star Standing outside the entrance to Nightcaller Temple, Jenassa waits for her Master with her and Sebastian’s horses. It has been snowing since she exited the ruin. She tightens her cloak around herself, fiddles with the sad...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 10 Plague of Nightmares Sebastian and Jenassa enter the Windpeak Inn to find a group of frightened Nord townsfolk gathered around a robed figure in the center of the room. “It’s a curse! It has to be. I-I have to get out of this town.&rdq...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 9 A Dark Request When Jenassa enters Lakeview Manor, she finds Sebastian sitting at the dining table in the center of the main hall scribbling in his journal: 30th of Last Seed 4E 201 I’ve only been awake for three weeks...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 8 The Shepherd Dismounting their steeds at the northern end of Brittleshin Pass, Sebastian says, “We’ll have to walk the horses through here… Assuming the passage hasn’t collapsed in the last two hundred years.” Jenassa dismo...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 7 A Dragon Cometh The horizon begins to glow as the night is threatened by the rise of a new day's sun. Sebastian sits atop the stairs to Dragon’s Reach scribbling in his journal: 25th of Last Seed 4 E 201 I have been sp...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 6 Divine Blood Jenassa awakes to the sound of an explosion. Grabbing her sword, she looks around her strange surroundings. Sebastian sits, with his Journal in hand, and the head of a decapitated Death Lord at his side. He looks over his shoulder a moment, &ldquo...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 5 Bleak Falls Barrow Making their way up the mountain pass leading to Bleak Falls Barrow, Sebastian and Jenassa come across a body in the snow. Jenassa gets off her horse to inspect the corpse, “Another nameless bandit… Is honest work so hard ...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 4 Whiterun Making their way down the cobblestone road, Sebastian goes over the prophecy of the last Dragonborn with Jenassa. Whiterun comes within sight as they pass the falls of White River. Sebastian has a pained expression on his face as he ...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 3 A Stranger Comes Making their way towards Riverwood, Sebastian and Jenassa still cannot believe what they witnessed at Helgen. “A dragon.” She says, “A real live dragon.” Sebastian nods, “Indeed. Never thought I would see an...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 2 The Arrival Avoiding the main roads, Jenassa cautiously leads her Master over the cold, harsh Jarell mountains and into Skyrim. After traveling all night, she finds a ruined fortress for Sebastian to take shelter in to wait out the day. "Master, I ...
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byAncient Blood Chapter 1 The Awakening The date is the 27th of First Seed, 1E 219. A Nedic slave girl gives birth to her Elven Master’s child; a half-breed, one of the first of many such children to be born. Human in appearance with Elven magic coursing throu...
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byThroughout the rest of the morning, Sotek boiled pieces of scale then set about the task of cooling them. He soon found that the quicker the scales cooled then the tougher they would become. Within a few hours, Sotek had a big bucket of water with ice added from the inn. Despite this though, the s...
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byKodlak awoke far earlier than usual. All night he struggled to sleep and found himself waking up every half hour or so. A few times he actually sat in the hall, watching over Red and Sotek while they slept. Last year he had some doubts as to whether Sotek and Aela would survive as a ...
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byScarface kept up the fast pace up until the stables came in sight despite everyone’s screaming. In all, it took Bjorlam about an hour to arrive at the mine with the carriage. Scarface done the whole return journey in less than twenty minutes. Scarface slowed right down for the last ...
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bySotek’s eyes slowly opened as they struggled with the mornings lamps. He reached over and turned the one by the bedside table down, so he could look around the room more. Beside him lay Aela, still asleep. Sotek watched her for a few minutes as she lay there. He went to lea...
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byAfter a few moments of staring at them, Vilkas called the Khajiit and Aela over. “Hey, Aela… Get your backsides inside. The Harbinger wants to see you both. Mainly to see that you’re both alive”. Aela snapped out of her trance then walked to the doors. She paused...
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byThe Argonians boarded the boat along with Mere-glim, he put his tail in the water and eased the boat away from the dock, turned the vessel away and headed for Vvardenfell. Drujeeta and Juleen discussed the vision with Glim. The argonian said they should go to Winterhold because he ...
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byMere-Glim smiled warmly as he piloted the boat through the rough waters they had hit after left the small island behind. The waves constantly bashing the sides of the boat did nothing to darken the Argonian's mood. He was just happy he can show his home to another Argonian who is ...
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bySensing its job was done, at least for now, the black dragon fell dormant again. Quinchal lowered the hatchling to eye level and a look of both terror and confusion crept across his face, "If only we had a hist tree here, then you would grow fast as a weed." He chuckled as the Argonian just l...
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byThe ship that was no bigger than a ferry maneuvered around the islands with impressive skill, so much skill in fact that it barely ran aground in the shallows that lay between the two islands. Hasir fussed nonstop in the basket that Quinchal had brought aboard. He wanted to tell Ha...
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byOn the fifth day, around early afternoon, two Khajiits entered Whiterun and proceed to head towards Jorrvaskr. Everyone in the town eyed them suspiciously as they worked their way through the market. Ri’saad banged on the double doors of Jorrvaskr angrily while the young teenage female Khaji...
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byThe Marsh Warrior exited the Vivec docks when all the lizards were aboard and the gangway was pulled onto the ship. The captain put his hand on the throttle and shifted it from idle to full speed ahead. It carried six argonians, three adults: an amber argonian named Drujeeta, a dark green ar...
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byAround three in the morning, Drujeeta and Juleen roused Milsha, Neesh and Tulen from their peaceful slumber and ushered them out the door. As an afterthought, they grabbed the fur cocoon, placed the hatchling inside it and left the hut with their children trailing after them like s...
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byThe next day Aela awoke to find herself alone in Sotek’s room. The remaining pieces of Dragonscale armour were laying in a pile in the corner where he tossed them aside the night before. What was more surprising though was his old steel armour set was gone. He used to keep it on a wooden fre...
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byHasir threw his hands up in exhasberation; goading her to say something, "Well, what did my parents talk about? Out with it!" Hasir yelled, shaking the little lizard Khash wrenched herself free of his grasp and told him she was about to get to that, "I saw papers strewn across a mediu...
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byAfter several hours, Ivarstead came into view. Farkas strode down the pathway, slightly speeding up at the thought of a flagon or two of ale. He grumbled with the notion of Aela and Sotek sitting there while he and Vilkas caught up. “I bet they’re down there eating a bloody meal&rdquo...
Posted Hasir
byWhen the Imperial crossed the threshold with the four bound Argonians, he produced a knife from his bag and cut each of their bonds and began barking orders like some kind of mad dog. The Argonians did not second guess or question his motives, no one except for Hasir, "Why do we have yo do ...
Posted Hasir
byTulen got up long after the elderly argonian left; he strode out of his room, which was on the second floor of the sanctuary. Tulen hissed softly as he strode down the wooden logs that served as stairs and sniffed the air. A whiff of blood, silence and something that Tulen hat...
Posted Hasir
byAs the slaves got to the deck proper, they were handed over to the dunmer guard who now held both lengths of rope in his hand. He led the slaves off of the ship and onto the docks. He sneered as he turned to Hasir and deliver a sharp kick to his backside, causing the oother slaves to collide...
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byHasir opened his eyes and found himself laying on a grassy field with his back against a rock. He got up and gasped in awe as he looked around, noticing he was in a cavern with the sound of water coming from his right. He saw a large tree at the other end of a field of grass. &nb...
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byHasir narrowed his eyes threateningly at Nerethi and asked him to call his guards off because the slaves weren't doing anything harmful. Nerethi looked at him menacingly and, sneering at him, told the Argonian if he did, Nerethi and his guards would be upon him like kwama foragers on du...
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byInstinctively, Aela drew her bow as Soteks conjured bow formed in his hands, but then the ground shook as the massive dragon landed just in front of them. Both the Companions took aim, while Farkas and Vilkas drew their swords. However, instead of attacking, the dragon just sat there a f...
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byIt was late morning by the time Farkas and Vilkas entered the inn at Ivarstead. Sotek and Aela were already there, eating a meal while they waited for their fellow Companions. The opening of the door caught their attention and on recognising the two brothers, Aela rolled her eyes. “About ti...
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byThe dunmer dropped their Argonian baggage with loud thumps at their feet. Hasir felt Nerethi hold him over his head and slam him a bit too hard on the deck of the ship. He let out a great yelp of pain as his rear end bounced painfully off of the wooden surface. The dunmer captor did not ...
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byHasir's eyelids fluttered open as a long spear poked him in the side, "Oi, lizard, get up. Get up now damnit!" The voice sounded harsh as Hasir had trouble focusing his eyes Had he been poisoned? stung by silver? why were his eyes fogging? It took several minutes for his eyes to adjust...
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byHasir was rudely awakened by his bones expanding which caused him so much pain that he could not hope to sleep through it. His eyes snapped open as he let out a blood curling yell as his scales stretched to accomodate the newly formed bones. He looked over to see Khash fast asleep on he...
Posted Hasir
byThe Argonian turned his head and snapped at the dunmer a second time, "Calm down, don't rush me and watch where you're sticking that thing, Hssss!" The dunmer stop, whipped his red-haired head around so he was face to face with the Argonian, "Shut up or I will give you something to hi...
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byTo prove Juleen was his uncle, he reached a clawed finger out of the cage and grabbed one of Hasir's claws, "By the hist, your claws aren't so small anymore." He said, chuckling. Hasir looked at him with a quizzical look. He looked at Hasir's face with a knowing grin, "Yes, that is h...
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byAs the Crimson Fang neared the isle of Akavir, a ship appeared out of nowhere like a phantom; at first Quinchal thought it was a Tsaesci ship. he couldn't have been more wrong. It was a brown ship with red sails upon it and, Quinchal had to squint to see them properly, were several grey skin...
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byThe khajiit got up abruptly, swung his legs over the edge of his bed and told the argonian how he, himself, went to Vaermina's realm with Aela during that night at the nordic mead hall. He left out the bits of him being unconscious for most of the journey into his room. Ini...
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byEveryone, including the maid and the regular, non-circle companions came out onto the deck of Jorrvaskr to see smoke rising from just inside the underfforge's door. Aela took point and she and the circle members walked slowly and solemnly to the rock door. Aela did not even bother ...
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byTulen stepped out into the cool Afternoon air and did not take notice as the wind bit at every one of his exposed scales as he walked to the pond where the traitor summoned Shadowmere; a familar sound echoed and the same bubbling of the water surface took place. His horse stood staring at hi...
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byAngeir held the mask at arms length as if it were a precious treasure, he carefully studied the yellowish hue glimmering about the mask's surface, "Krosis is the dovahzul word for sorrow although the enchantments on this mask do not exactly make him live up to his name. I do not k...
Posted Hasir
byOcheeva awoke and immediately shivered in 'her' room. Several wooden crates stood piled up in one corner and torn flour sacks spilled flour all over the floor. A cold draft was coming from the set of two windows set high in the stone wall that stood perpendicular from her bed. T...
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byTigress and Hasir went their seperate ways, Tigress went up to her room and Hasir walked over to the sad Khajiit sitting on the benchwho was singing something soflty under his breath. Hasir eyed his with curiosity, "Inigo, what was that song you were singing?" He inquired The Khajiit s...
Posted Hasir
byHasir and Tigress went inside High Hrothgar and went their seperate ways, Tigress to the east wing and Hasir to the west wing, he spotted Inigo sitting on the bench smiling at him, "Er, hi." He waved and gave a warm smile that the khajiit returned with great zeal The khajiit lent clo...
Posted Hasir
byArnbjorn ran as fast as his legs could carry him, he dared not look back as he knew the bloodthirsty argonians were hot on his tail. He transformed and ran as fast as he could on all fours, trying to evade his pursuers in any way he could. Ocheeva smelled his wolf form on the ai...
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by"Your mind is like water my friend, if it is agitated it becomes difficult to see. But, if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear." Master Oogway Hasir and Inigo yawned as they awoke the next morning. The Argonian looked down fearing the ring had fallen off in his sleep; to his reli...
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byHasir and Tigress entered the all-too-familiar main hall of the monastery and took the right hand staircase. Tigress stayed at the bottom as per Hasir's request. Hasir climbed the grey steps and found Inigo sitting on the stone bench he had left him on a few days ago and found him softly sin...
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byIstansehk flew out of the steadily closing portal to Hircine's realm. He shot out like a bolt from a crossbow. He landed with a thud in the grass near the Whiterun stables, forehead and body thick with sweat. Breathing heavily, he got to his feet and looked behind him as the ...
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byRed, Twilight and Inigo hurtled out of the portal like speeding arrows. Red landed gracefully in the grass while Twilight was flung sideways and smacked hard in the side of the stables. Red emitted a long howl as she transformed back into Aela. The nord chuckled and ran over t...
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byThe next day, Tulen awoke nice and early. he turned to wake Nazeem. The redguard stirred, wiped his eyes and yawned. They walked together toward the sanctuary door and out onto the grassy field near the small pond that sat a bit northwest of the rocky outcrop. Nazeem smirked as he ...
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byWhen Hasir stepped inside the mead hall, he found that it to be empty; the fire had long since been put out and the companions retired to their rooms. Milsha, Rakel and Neesh had retired to the undercroft long ago. Hasir called out to the room at a large for any sign of life; ...
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byInnocent Indulgences and Violent Delights Ivarstead was bathed in an orange-gold hue as the sun had started to set. Quickly, as if some non-existent bell had chimed, the once lazy town started to bustle as the predominantly Nord population quickened their pace to race the falling or...
Posted Hasir
byTulen and Veezara walked to the stables of Whiterun and discovered the carriage was sitting at the entrance of the stable Bjorlam holding the reins. They called out to him, waving at him. He returned the gesture and asked if they needed a lift to anywhere in partic...
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byAela and Inigo were floating in the black nothing that is unconsciousness for about two minutes, surrounded by purplish black fog that obscured their vision. Aela wondered where they were. Inigo wanted to know also. Aela pulled out her sword and tried unsuccessfully to cut through ...
Posted Delta
by‘By what right should Mede rule? By right of his blood and lineage I declare: The Blood of the Dragon flows strongly in the veins of Mede! We have seen the scrolls and even the greatest of our scholars could not deny their authenticity – Titus Mede has claims to the throne by right of ...
Posted Hasir
byTulen sat at the table in the Blue Palace for a long time mulling over the possible ways to eliminate two cliffstriders with one arrow; namely how to eliminate both Hircine and his repitlian slave, Hasir. unexpectedly the candle situated at the center of the table went out and...
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byMilsha decided to stay with her brother and told Aela to go with Inigo to Arcadia's to see if she could fix him up. Rakel walked over to the cart pulled the khajiit up by the arm andmade her way down the steps by the food stalls to Arcadia's shop. Rakel looked over her shoulder and...
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byStraag Rod, Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 8: The Scars *** Warning: This chapter is for mature audiences. Includes caste discrimination, implied homoerotic fantasies, cannibalism, and cultural acceptance of non consensual sex in Altmer society. That bei...
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byA few minutes past noon, a courier arrived at the fort, Tulen was rudely imterrupted from his daily commune with Molag Bal by a loud knocking, he cursed under his breath and stood up, huffing loudly, "Damn, always when I am doing something important." He apologized to Mo...
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byNeesh brought the unconscious Milsha over to the table and sat her down gingerly in a chair her head flopped, like a dead fish, onto the table. Hasir smelled that something was wrong before he could see it; he walked over to the concerned Argonian and asked what happened. He gestured to...
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byAeda stood at attention, the setting sun blinding her eyes. She was still clad in her armour; breastplate, greaves, and arming doublet all. Her neck chaffed mighty fierce against her sweat stained, blood ...
Posted Delta
byThe feeling of a brush in her hands was odd to say the least. Each stroke was unlike the movements of a sword, an axe, or even a hammer yet they carried the same beauty to them. Was this how Ser Marcella ...
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byNds-vidmonger-1995467599-UNI ....
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byFar away in Gallows Rock, the silver hand prepared for battle. Their leader Krev the Skinner along with his second in commmand, a green skinned argonian who was decked out in Imperial armor complete with a closed imperial helmet were sitting at a table nestled in the far corner of the silver...
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byStraag Rod, Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 7: The Burning Sky Notes: The original title of Straag Rod, when it was posted in the Steam forums was "Of the Knight of the Crystal Tower" and an important aspect of Aelberon's past is shown in these next several...
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byChapter Two It had been the fourth skirmish of the day. The few remaining trained longbowmen of the Sixth and Seventh Legions loosed arrow after arrow at the backs of...
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byStraag Rod, Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 6: The Deathbed Skjor picked up his tankard when Njada’s Stonearm back fell against the table, moving it quickly out of the way. The corner of her mouth trickled with blood. Heart of ...
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byStraag Rod: Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it must, Part 1 Chapter 5: The Mission Balgruuf’s eyes lingered on the small village icon that represented Helgen on the parchment map in Farengar’s study. ‘Twas a finely drawn map, mounted on an ornately carved wooden scree...
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byRakel, a now sober Inigo in control of his mental faculties, and Kodlak stepped outside of the bannered mare, Kodlak bade farewell to the two as he walked toward the mead hall. Rakel and Inigo heard the slowly fading footsteps of his boots. Both the nord and khajiit turned to go to the a...
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byStraag Rod Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 4: The Stone “I cannot believe they did not even think to set you free.” Ralof frowned, reaching for Äelberon’s bound hands in the gloom of the Keep. They were crouched in a corner, close to a loc...
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byWhen Inigo crossed the threshold, he found his eyes drifting to the left where he saw a familiar, but somber sight. Everyone was seated in the same seat they had been in since Hasir got stabbed. He noticed that even Hasir was in the same position drifting on the sea of uncons...
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byThey turned just as reached the gildergreen in front of the temple off Kynareth. Inigo and Rakel gasped as they beheld large stone steps in front of the mead hall. Rakel knew this mead hall well, for this was where the argonian and she had come when Hasir was injured. Everytime she...
Posted Hasir
byThe cold hand of the malicous daedric lord shot out and grabbed hold of the mad god and his 'accomplices' just before they teleported. An image of hircine's realm popped into his head as they 'jumped' between realities. Molag's Bal's grip tightened as the image of the hunting ...
Posted Hasir
byDeath did not come for him as he expected it to, instead, Ysgramor opened his eyes, rubbed his hand against where the wolf had scratched him and was amazed to find he had stopped bleeding. He looked for some reflective surface to do a more thorough inspection. All he could find was a basin in...
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byStraag Rod Book 1: Fate Goes Ever As it Must, Part 1 Chapter 3: The Attack “Is it finished?” Haming heard his ma ask from the cooking fire when his da walked in. His da looked pensive as he set his axe against their weathered dining table and took his seat. &...
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byStraag Rod Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 2: The Cart Ride 17th of Sun’s Dusk, 4E 201; Falkreath Hold, Skyrim, near Helgen “Your honor will be your undoing...” He remembered Rynandor’s words of warning in their final so...
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byChapter One Lightning rent the sky in two as the blizzard raged. Winter storms and freezing rain were a common occurrence all througho...
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byStraag Rod Book 1: Fate Goes Ever as it Must, Part 1 Chapter 1: The Dusken 14th of Rain’s Hand, 3E 431: Alinor, Summerset Isles Crystal-Like-Law magisters Rynandor and Lilandtar observed the warriors sparring in the sunny courtyard as they settled down to an ...
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byHello! I have been writing Straag Rod off and on since 2014 and have posted this on multiple platforms already. I have been rereading much it of lately and feel that this old war horse of a story is due a sound rewrite to reflect my and the story's growth. A lot of the initial story really...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byBOOK ONE: GATHERING CLOUDS Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five RETURN TO GENERAL TOC
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byA COMPREHENSIVE REWRITE GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Book One: Gathering Clouds Book Two: Darkening Sky Book Three: Descending Storm
Posted Hasir
byRakel stayed by Hasir's side while he was fighting for his life. Ingio, Aela and the elf were also there. They had not moved since they had placed the uncoscious argonian on the table. Rakel would periodically check Hasir's vital signs to see if anything was out of the ordinary. Aela had sto...
Posted Hasir
byThe room Sheogorath and Twilight that stood in was a rotunda with a similarly fashioned limestone floor. Cutting each limestone square in half diagonally were seven sandstone pillars extending to an unseen, equally round ceiling. At the center of the room was a marble altar an...
Posted KopisGaming
byBorn in Bloodlet Throne, Falkreath in the year 16 of the second era, Vanik Ice-Heart was born to vampiric parent's and raised in the vampire lair until the age of twenty-eight. At that point, he was given a choice: either become a vampire or become another one of the lairs thralls. In h...
Posted Delta
byYou have made the vows, a voice rang. You invoked Vendetta. Aeda knelt in her tent, alone. Like a shroud, the darkness crept around her, hiding her. &nbs...
Posted Hasir
byHasir looked up to see the moon appear above some trees off in the distance. He groaned and cursed Hircine as he did not want to change here, not now. It was too late as he fell to the ground and contorted; becoming more wolfish than reptilian. His mind had zoned out about halfway ...
Posted Hasir
byHe then proceeded to tell the two whelps and the one companion about how he, Quinchal and Inigo were attacked by bandits wielding silver weapons, he explained how the moon came up and he changed before the conclusion of the fight, he also told them about Quinchal's grue...
Posted Hasir
byAela just sat there as she watched open-mouthed as the three nords ride back to Whiterun without them. Aela decided she would take charge of both the group and their predicament. Aela got up, journal in hand and walked to where the nord and high elf sat around ...
Posted Delta
byThe sun loomed over the fields, hot and implacable. Waves of heat dried the water, leaving the air thick and humid. The fort smelt of baked earth and torn grass with no blowing wind to abate the odour. At...
Posted Hasir
byHasir felt his wrist; it was no longer broken thanks to the potion he made at Arcadia's request. His leg, however, would need something greater than a potion to heal properly. He reached over for his crutches and a perplexed look crept onto his face,"Erm, Inigo, where are my crutc...
Posted Hasir
bySheogorath, Hircine and Azure stepped out of the portal in a marshy section of the Hunting Grounds. They waded through the water and emerged on the other side. The two daedric gods sat in the grass talking. Azure slunk away from the group because he had caught a scent, it was a familiar...
Posted Hasir
byThe carriage crunched over gravel as it sped past open meadows with deer grazing, some even looked up as the cart rumbled past them. Again, aela could feel the wolf inside of her cry out for food. She pushed it down as she had more pressing matters to worry about, her friend was fighting ...
Posted Sotek
byVilkas, having listened to Aela and Sotek snipe at eachother, groaned. He barged through the pair of them and systematically slapped both of them on the back of their heads. He then headed off down the ramparts and away from the fort.“Let’s get that bloody dragon before you two...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment the door started to open, Aela felt the icy cold chill of the mountain air. The light of the two moons were spent and the sun had started to rise, casting twisted shadows upon the ground. She stopped just outside of the doorway, forcing the others to nudge past as they tried to ...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment Sotek passed beyond the door threshold, he felt a warmth in the very air itself. The dark coldness of the old fort was left behind as he gazed up an illuminated stairway. Ahead in the passageway was a burner, blazing away, spreading its light throughout the passage. Sote...
Posted Hasir
bySheogorath stared in shock at Hircine, "My horny fellow, is your skull full of brains or is that fat head full of sawdust?" He chuckled a little, "What kind of game, why the kind where we conjure up the deadliest creature we can think of and see whose can beat the other." Hircine...
Posted Hasir
byWhile Hasir lay unconscious in the carriage, his mind exploded with the force of his two emotions trying to dominate the other. He looked down from way above Tamriel. He stood in the realm of the gods, in Aetherius. He saw he was standing not on a cloud, as was his first guess, but, he was act...
Posted Delta
byTo he who calls himself a proud citizen of the Empire of Tamriel, to he who is a learned man, to he who cares for what is right in our sacred traditions, listen all and listen well. We, the esteemed members of the Elder Council, we who are charged in ensuring the stability and the prosperity of al...
Posted Hasir
byHasir and Ceralyne stepped out into the crisp evening air. By the position of the moon, he know that it was around eight o'clock. He had an hour to pay a visit to Arcadia's and have her teach him the different plants in her shop and their abilites, train him how to mix a potion for b...
Posted Delta
byAeda breathed steam and fire. Every breathe, every gasp was in itself a battle. Drying up, the heat was surprisingly sweltering under her helmet. Aeda was tempted to slam her visor up, to take but a gulp ...
Posted Sotek
byOnce the Companions arrived at the well, Aela divided up the food that was left over. She singled Sotek out as she pointed to the well in the middle of the room. “Don’t drink the water, it’s been poisoned. As long as we don’t swallow any, then we’ll be fine sw...
Posted Sotek
bySotek’s eyes shot across the room at the holes dotted around the altar. He instantly grabbed Aela as he tried to throw her behind him. At the same time, a multitude of tiny darts shot out from the walls. Aela swore loudly as she fell behind Sotek and landed heavily on her hands on ...
Posted Sotek
byAela led the way as they entered the crypt to find themselves once again in a long dark passageway. Sotek, who was just behind her, could just make out an alter at the far end. Aela however was straining her eyes in the darkness as she watched for something else. She drew her bow as she ...
Posted Furrion 17
byStory of the Rider Joramund II 4th Era 201 Cyrodiil, Bruma The room was dimly lit, and a large somewhat worn bear skin rug decorated the floor. Next to it an armoire and a chest of draws sat neatly against the wooden wall, atop them sat a candelabrum adorn...
Posted Sotek
byThe new passageway held little of interest. A few spider webs littered the corners and had slowly, overtime trailed across the ceiling. Rubble blocks laid scattered upon the ground amidst trails of dust. Aela, who was leading, knelt down as she examined an area of the floor. “Footp...
Posted Hasir
byThe morning light shone down among a patch of clouds. Hasir opened his eyes, yawned and rubbed the sleep out of them. He got out of his furs and went up the stairs. He saw Iskenaaz talking to Aela, they were seated next to each other talking animatedly about the task ahead. A loud 'thu...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment the large axes started to raise, Sotek used the ability of the whirlwind shout. He managed to shoot past the blades before they had even reached their full height, let alone start to swing down in their deadly arc. Once she saw that he made it through safely, Aela called out to ...
Posted Hasir
byHasir and Ceralyne stepped into the cool night air. They both breathed the air through their nose and exhaled the air out of their mouth. They fell to their hands and knees as they tranformed into the wolf forms in the silvery light of the moon. Ceralyne's tranformation was easier than the w...
Posted Sotek
bySotek, who had just been stepped on by his mate who, moments before had tripped him up, dusted himself off before recovering his axe. He harshly turned to Farkas and snapped out at the lumbering Nord. “Don’t you dare tell me it’s just ten bloody gold for a maid. Come on...
Posted Delta
byAeda leaned on Certainty, a cool damp cloth pressed against her forehead. The stallion was restless, snorting and shaking his head from side to side as Artos inspected the belts and buckles on his saddle and barding. Artos was her lancebearer now – Gorggnak had to attend to the stall while Ara...
Posted Hasir
byAs Sigried lay on the fur in the tent next to her offspring, she dreamt of her wolf running free along the plains somewhere far removed from Solstheim. She was in HIS realm, the hunting grounds and she was hunting down Frea the nord, who has been given the dishonor of being picked as the har...
Posted Hasir
byThe deer's eyes went wide and he turned to run but the wolf was upon it in seconds ripping it to pieces, He tore the skin and bones from the meat. He abandoned the skin and bones and went to work at the meat. He tore greedily into the meat and ate until he was satisfied. The sun po...
Posted Hasir
byAfter Hasir left for the temple of kynareth, Aela, Farkas, Vilkas and Rakel walked up the stairs and outside to the porch. The circle members and Rakel headed for the docks of Windhelm. They walked past the training yard and out into the streets of Whiterun. They heard a fight going on in the ...
Posted Delta
byWeak as it were, the leaden sky continued to spit rain from the first crack of dawn to the eve of noon. A cold pungent wind brought a chill to Aeda’s face, eyes down on the jousting lines, now reduced to little more than mud holes fit for pigs. Certainty snorted before leaning down to steal ...
Posted Hasir
byVilkas was first to enter the mead hall closely followed by the argonian. Vilkas walked down the stairs and down to the undercroft, Hasir followed him. When they reached Kodlak's study, Hasir was stunned to see not only Rakel standing there. Aela and Vilkas were there two. Kodlak e...
Posted Delta
byLong, long ago in the ancient days of Second Empire of Men where Tamriel was not yet one and where snake men walked the lands – a princess gave birth to two brothers. Twinborn, the elder was called, Regulus and the younger, Arcturus. Leaving their mother’s womb with their hands clutche...
Posted Hasir
byQuinchal stepped away from the 'window',strode across the room amd ascended up the stairs and went through the door to the upper deck. He licked a finger and raised it to eye level to to see which way the wind was blowing. The wind was blowing north, which meant smo...
Posted Delta
byRain fell upon the meadow. Droplets fell like tiny knives; each touch was an icy cut to the skin. Cling, cling, cling. &nbs...
Posted Sotek
byA few hours after everyone was sleeping, Sotek became dimly aware of Aela’s scent as she slid on top of him. She started gently kissing his neck as she positioned herself on his groin. As he awoke, his hands reacted to her loving caress and slid slowly along her legs ...
Posted Delta
byThe walk between the camps were long – too long by Aeda’s reckoning for it gave her too much time to think. What will they say? She thought as they passed through crowds of peddlers, craftsmen, bards, and actors who only decide to now empty their stalls. What will father do? &...
Posted Sotek
byNight started closing in and yet the four Companions were still an hour or so away from Riften. Sotek, who was asleep, woke up with a start. He tried to gather his wits but his mind felt foggy and having found it was now dark, he struggled to focus as he attempted to work out whe...
Posted Delta
byUnappetizing as it may look, the Bleeding Crown is an edible mushroom that is commonly found near the mouth of caves in Skyrim. Related to the Clouded Funnel of Cyrodiil, the fungus is so named for the unique forms it takes during its lifetime. Sprouting with brown bell-shaped caps, the ...
Posted Delta
byThe braziers burned weak; their fires barely lit the tent. Aeda knelt on the uncovered earth, the grass tickling her knees as her stomach churned in the silence. Before her sat the Patriarch of House Martellus, eyes – eye darkened with rings and face tinged with pallor. From time to time, he...
Posted Delta
byThroughout my years of service in the Legion, I’ve drunk many brews from the familiar to the strange. I’ve drunk my share of ales, lagers, and meads from the heartlands and Skyrim. I’ve even tasted beer from High Rock and I will only say this once and it this only needs to be sai...
Posted Delta
byThey placed him on a litter. He laid there unmoving, breathing so slow and still that were it not for the Draught of Sweetsleep they administered, they’d not be considered hasty in declaring him a d...
Posted Gollum
byHe was hideous, and he was alone. Orcs were never beautiful creatures, but this one, in particular, was especially vile. His features were indescribable. As a child, his tusks were pulled out, and his face was distorted, leaving it Gargoylian and sneering. The mask he work never came off. O...
Posted Delta
byAeda manned the bellows. With each pump the hearth breathed forth another wave of heat, drenching her clothes in sweat. From time to time sparks danced off the fire and struck her arm. For true, she wince...
Posted Hasir
byHasir and Rakel exited the underforge with Aela following close behind them along with her brothers in arms Vilkas and Farkas just as the morning sun began its ascent in to the sky. Iskenaaz spotted them out of the corner of his eye, got up from the rock he was sitting on and followed t...
Posted Delta
by‘Five coins,’ Valnir said, dancing the coin in his stained fingers. ‘It’s five coins now. Times are tough, we’ve more of your kind than ever and what’s more – they’re willing to pay for more.’ ...
Posted Delta
byBefore, Uncle Mark and Tarkus visited their tent between jousts. Uncle Mark shared snappy comments and dirty jokes as father hammered the dents off his armour, chuckling as he did while Tarkus chatted with Artos and Aran; Aeda even caught strange glances from the lad from time to time. &n...
Posted Hasir
byThe Khajiit's eyes closed as he got rocked rocked to sleep by the ship being gently swatted at by waves like a cat would its favorite yarn ball. Inigo's breathing came in slow and rythmic breaths and his muscles relaxed as sleep overtook him. It only took Inigo a few minutes to reach wha...
Posted DeltaFox
byFALLOUT: METRO Chapter 1: Heavy Breath "Artyom?" a womens voice asked. "Where are you, my son?" A boy came from under the bed. "I'm here." he said. "What are you doing there?" she asked. "I thought you were a Molerat." the boy said. "Did Angelo tell you ...
Posted DeltaFox
by"Crawl on through the fallout and see the light at the end of the tunnel." This is a story of Artyom, a man living deep in the underground subway systems of the Commonwealth. He and his people are known on the surface world as Metros, living legends and best to hire if you want something...
Posted Delta
byDelivering the lance was but one of a lancebearer’s many duties. A lancebearer was a knight’s attendant tasked with maintaining a knight’s welfare during a tourney; polishing the rust off their armour, making sure their equipment was well and proper, bringing them food an...
Posted Caladran
byHe woke up on Teldryn’s chest with his head tucked under the still asleep mer’s chin and one strong hand around him. He lay there, unmoving, but relaxed, and listening to his partner’s heart beat. Ciel’nn savored the nearness of his partner as one strong arm rested on his...
Posted Delta
byShe gazed deeply into that face. Coal-black hair covered that face as finely as a mop would; messy and wet. The eyes, a dark shade of brown, so unremarkable that even she had forgotten about it – the same went with the mouth, nose and ears; they were as Imperial as they came. All unremarkabl...
Posted Exuro
by***Advisory: This story contains graphic violence, sexual content, drug use, profanity, and terrible humor*** Photo Credit: Elderscrolls Fandom. Author's note: So I actually started writing this way back in 2017 for Halloween, but… life. I managed to periodic...
Posted Caladran
by***This chapter contains a mature love scene, so be warned!*** Ciel’nn rested his head on Teldryn’s shoulder. He gently hugged his partner tighter even if his arm and shoulder still ached. The thought of losing him always brought him to the edge of tears. He had seen...
Posted Hasir
byInigo got up from where he sat and started to go to his seat at the back of the boat when Quinchal walked towards him; an inquisitive look on his face. "Inigo," Quinchal called, in a level-headed voice, "May I ask why you are so scared of the undead?" Inigo shook his head; not ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThe dawn came slower than expected, golden rays crawling over the horizon like vines over a fence, slowly climbing over the city walls and lighting the city with a faint golden glow. Sticker hadn’t even noticed it at first, only realising that the darkness was retrea...
Posted Hasir
byInigo, Moonman and Quinchal walked past Jorrvaskr, down the steps near the gildergreen, past Arcadia's cauldron, pushed open the gates of Whiterun and out iinto the fields that ran for as far as the eye could see near the whiterun stables. Inigo turned to Qu...
Posted Delta
byThe sun was near its peak when the last horn of the second blew. Father destroyed Ser Rafiq with a five to a two. Uncle Mark did well too; snatching a victory from Lestrad at the last lance. Ser Marcella practically toyed with Ser Renoux, leaving the score of four to nil and a smashed barrier. de ...
Posted Caladran
byThe sounds of clashing came ahead, but nobody had answered when he had shouted. Slitter frowned as he hurried on the hill. He hoped he’d know what to do when he arrived. He had found that he ran faster despite his age. It was an odd thing. It’s like I’m young again. And t...
Posted Caladran
byContains mature scene!! Shouting was followed by the sounds of barricades was being broken. A furious shout came as a heavy weapon hit on the wooden reinforced board. The strikes were wildly cheered. They had lost some comrades to the archers that still tried to stop them, but it didn&rsq...
Posted Delta
byAnd so, we finally get to the famed Legion sword, the symbol of the Legion. Despite its prevalence in popular culture, there never was the Legion sword; only a Legion sword for you see like the Legion itself, the design of the sword is adaptable to whatever the Legion might face. In fact...
Posted Delta
byBreakfast was kept simple, just a bowl of porridge with fruits and berries; anything heavier might upset the stomach. Usually breakfast in House Martellus was a noisy, chaotic affair filled with laughter and jokes but now, even a snuffed forge was livelier. Aeda couldn’t found within herself...
Posted Caladran
byThe crazed reaver came at him laughing for some blood lust. Teldryn grunted, changing his stance. He focused on the reaver. Judging the reaver’s poise, he was eager for battle, but if he had killed many the older mer wasn’t sure. There had been been such enemies before and those batt...
Posted Delta
bySpectres are immaterial beings that walk between planes of Mundus and the Aetherius. Due to their nature, they often require more than force of arms alone to vanquish. ************************ Ghost Arkay, grant them your protection; May they rest in everlasting peace. - Ark...
Posted Caladran
byThe stormy wind blew over the Bulwark, bringing more ash where the Redoran Guards kept vigil. They peered into the storm nervously, looking for any signs of the reavers. One of them cursed, another guard prayed for all of their safety for it was a dreadful feeling which they all shared on this c...
Posted Delta
byNo matter how hard she pressed her pillow against her ears, that demonic shriek still echoed in her head like a sword on a bad grind. She shut her eyes tight, uttering all the prayers she knew to whichever of the gods that would listen. &nbs...
Posted Caladran
byA quiet chatter and rumble filled the air around the bonfire as the reavers were gathered there to listen to the Reaver Lord. They were expectant and hoped for a grand siege plan. They expected to get Raven Rock under their control by brutal force. Or so Sildras had given them th...
Posted Kyojiro Kagenuma
byChapter Four: Meeting the Family The nightmares that often plagues Arbelle's sleep had mercifully relented, at least that night. For the first time in a very long time, the young Breton had slept well, and awakened fully rested. She had almost forgotten what a good night's rest felt l...
Posted Caladran
byThe Captain’s office was simple, yet comfy for a Dunmer. It had all the Redoran necessities which didn’t escape Ciel’nn’s observation. Especially the couch looked so nice that he’d want one for himself. Smooth carved wood and green and soft padded seating lo...
Posted Delta
byThe sun was behind her by the time she arrived at Fort Istirus itself. Build in the shape of a square, with round towers rising thirty feet tall on each end and a large gatehouse looking down on the field, Istirus was like any of the other forts that dotted Cyrodiil. For true, the fort was prettie...
Posted Kyojiro Kagenuma
byChapter Three: Welcome Home In the last week or so, Arbelle and Gabriella had travelled through nearly half the province of Skyrim. Most likely a normal occurrence for Gabriella, but Arbelle hadn't travelled this much since she was a child, long before her stay in Riften's Ratway, whi...
Posted Kyojiro Kagenuma
byChapter Two: Baptism of Fire A few days later, Arbelle found herself in the ancient city of Windhelm, accompanying Gabriella on some vague task. She hadn't been too specific, and frankly at the moment Arbelle had little reason not to trust Gabriella, for she knew if the Dunmer meant h...
Posted Kyojiro Kagenuma
byDarkness has awakened in Skyrim. One year after the Emperor's assassination, the Dark Brotherhood has risen to infamy it has not known in centuries. With such prominence comes the need for new recruits. Young mage Arbelle Fane is one such recruit, having grown up an orpha...
Posted Kyojiro Kagenuma
byChapter One: A Dark Sister is Born Down in the darkest depths of Riften's Ratway lived a cursed soul in every sense of the phrase. Once a daughter of a proud, well-off family, now condemned to scraping, stealing, and begging just to survive. Orphaned at the age at a young age, the w...
Posted Furrion 17
byJoramund I Caution is advised for younger viewer's, some scenes within contain coarse language, violence, sexual refrences and other mature content. Read on at your own discreation. 4th Era 201, Cyrodiil, County of Bruma The war still haunted Joramund&rs...
Posted Delta
byThe Dance of Bravil is a popular ballad amongst the Imperial youth. A common way to perform this ballad is a duet where each singer takes their turn to sing a stanza and then together in the chorus. Do you remember of Bravil? On that one sunny day? When we met in that Festival, We danc...
Posted Delta
byOn any other days, the fields surrounding Fort Istirus was just that – a field of naught but grass and dirt. However, with the tourney in tow, a new town has emerged, not of timber nor shingle nor stone but of sailcloth, canvas, and silk. To the east were the tents of the Imperial Knights, p...
Posted Caladran
byVother sat at the fireplace, listening to the quietness. It was strange as he was used to the noises of the fellow reavers outside. But now, it was quiet as a stone. Only the howling wind whined in the corners of the cottage. The old mer frowned but didn’t think of it any further. He liked...
Posted ilanisilver
byLivia awoke, burning nearly as hot as the mid-morning sun shining through her bedroom window. Sweat drenched her sheets, and her head pounded—whether with echoes of the drums of war from her dreams or a routine hangover, Livia didn’t know. Her potion had worked. At lea...
Posted Hasir
byWhen Rakel woke up, she yawned and stretched. She looked up at the night sky through the cracks in the boat that served as the mead hall's ceiling. It's almost nine o'clock She thought. She then glanced over at Hasir who was still sleeping. She punched him in the elbow. ...
Posted ilanisilver
byDusk settled around Waterview with mist and music. Nirnroot sang softly in Livia’s garden. Bullfrogs and crickets grunted and clicked, and dragonflies hummed through fog rising thick and warm off the river. I see it in your eyes as you pass. You do not believe. But I have always bel...
Posted Caladran
byHe hadn’t been visiting the Temple for a long time. Feeling guilty for not meditating lately, Ciel’nn sighed as he climbed the stairs up. Meditating would give him some peace while the world around him roiled in chaotic way, or so it felt to him. The Temple was the one place where he...
Posted ilanisilver
byKaidan strode blindly through the woods. Birch branches swinging in the river’s breeze whipped at his face and chest, but he didn’t slow. Closer to the river, midges swarmed around his nose and eyes, but Kaidan didn’t raise a hand to wave them away. Ten years he’d ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 22 It was a duel between masters and over in seconds, each second an eternity. &n...
Posted ilanisilver
byFour days since the storm, four days with no word from anyone but the Largashbur orcs, and Livia was starting to feel the least bit isolated. She’d always considered her little slice of the Treva Valley charming for all its solitude and hushed wilderness, not to mention its distance from Rif...
Posted Caladran
byThe storm seemed to ease up, but there was still something that made the young mer doubtful about how long it would last. They were heading back to Raven Rock and both mers kept an eye on the path ahead. The scene with the two creatures fighting still haunted the young mer. One of the creatures ...
Posted Hasir
byRegardless of whether or not it was a trap set up by Vajhira, both of the wolves went in. Once inside, they found themselves in the antechamber.. When Acallia entered the cave, She noticed that the entry looked like half cave and half stately manor. She emerged from the small entry...
Posted Delta
byBefore a dying fire, the chorus of crickets, and the gentle spring breeze, the camp was asleep. The boys were snoring, no doubt ready to complaint of dried throats in the morning and Mrs. Moorsley held onto to Aran as she usually did. She wouldn’t say it but Aeda knew that Aran was Mrs. Moor...
Posted ilanisilver
by“Can I ask you something?” Kaidan glanced quickly at Warnulf out of the corner of his eye and turned his attention back to his fish. He and the grizzled caretaker had arranged flat stones in a firepit near the riverbank, and enjoyed an hour of comfortable silence—tankards o...
Posted Hasir
byVajhira eyed them nervously, after a while, she emerged from behind them and became rather frank with them. "Look, if you are feeling uncomfortable or otherwise want to back out for any reason, please, tell me and I will let you step aside while we continue with the worsh...
Posted ilanisilver
by“So we’re just going to sit here on the dock and wait for dragonflies?” “Mm,” Kaidan mumbled, knotting a torn place in the net. He lowered it to his lap and felt a grin slide across his face at her bewildered expression. “You’ve never been f...
Posted ilanisilver
byKaidan awoke to sunbeams. He unglued his eyes and lay against his pillow, absently scratching his chest. Something niggled at him through the fog of waking up, something urgent and worrisome and not quite…right. But what? The answer came to him like a bolt— fiery skies and th...
Posted ilanisilver
byKaidan eyed the bowl of soup on the table with suspicion. He leaned back in his chair and flinched, catching Livia’s gaze—she watched him with a similar mien. He couldn’t blame her. Now that she was sure he’d survive, she had to be wondering what sort of shady chara...
Posted Delta
by‘The Pale Elf’ is a strange lullaby of the Reachmen. A modern composition, this lullaby concerns the aforementioned ‘Pale Elf’ which according to respected folklorists has no basis in Reachmen mythology. Even in my interviews with the Reachmen, I have received nought but co...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 21 The New Year’s Festival had come and gone more quickly than Takarro cared to admit. Day by day, shinobi were leaving Tsukikage in droves on a fresh wave of ass...
Posted ilanisilver
byKaidan hadn’t slept on a pillow since he left High Rock, and he remembered that night well, and the next morning and its hangover to end all hangovers. But this morning, his head was clear, if a little confused as to its general location. All he knew was that his head lay on...
Posted ilanisilver
byKaidan floated on his back, his arms at his sides. He relaxed on waves that gently bore his body up and down. Warmth sank into his skin, and the golden light of the sun pierced his eyelids. He didn’t care—it felt good. He was dreaming. Or dead, he wasn’t sure whi...
Posted Delta
byAs the sun hid beneath the western hills, the air began to cool. They chose a quiet place to make camp; a small clearing in the meadow by the stream. Reeds grew thick along the stream’s edge but the grass was as soft as a feathered bed. &nbs...
Posted ilanisilver
byAfter a mysterious storm strikes over Snow Throat, Livia Black-Briar is haunted by dreams of dragons and ancient wars. Dreams become reality, and there’s no going back—Livia must move forward in a world she no longer recognizes. And with a soul no longer her own. But Kai...
Posted ilanisilver
byLivia wrapped her cloak tighter around her body and rushed on through the rain and wind, her eyes feverishly scanning the ground flying by at her feet. The sky’d been clear when she left Darkwater Crossing early that morning. And foolishly, she’d thought the good weathe...
Posted Furrion 17
byIvriel - Witch Arrow A full Backstory (Skyrim - 17th of Last Seed, 4E201, The Rift near Ivarstead) Moss green eyes locked in a mournful stare. A lingering kiss on the forehead. A scarlet red cloak fluttering in the wind amidst a wash of silver- gold locks. Distant memories o...
Posted ilanisilver
byThe last layer of rocks and dirt and snow rolled down the side of the dragon mound. Kaidan prodded a sail-shaped bone with his shovel. “Wonder how long it’ll be until this one gets his second chance?” Sahloknir, krii daar joorre. Alduin hissed and roare...
Posted Delta
by‘Heave!’ When spring came so did the rain and when the rain came so did the mud. The mud was a boon for the farmers, it meant that the earth was soft and compliant to the tills and with it, th...
Posted Delta
by'Duty and Steel' ~ Words of House Martellus Introduction House Martellus is one of the original houses risen in conjunction with the Imperial Knights. Hailing from the village of Hammer in the county of Anvil, House Martellus proven to be loyal, dutifuflly serving the ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byInterlude Excerpts from record four hundred twelve through four hundred forty-eight, Operative 4-146-4 Torako 412: I had originally intended to reserve any fu...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 20 As it turned out, Francesco knew frustratingly little. Galathil prodded him with questions every day on the path back to the Imperial City, both while they rode and ...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn ate a spoonful of his nutrient full soup while his partner told him what had happened since his fall. Apparently the assassin had been certain of his death, and Ciel’nn didn’t like the notion of sparing him until Teldryn told him that he was needed to locate him with th...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 19 Kelp yanked his spear from the Telvanni mage and leant to the side to avoid a green paralysis bolt. He pressed forward mechanically, methodically, before absorbing a...
Posted Delta
byLegionborn, comrades sworn – blood brothers of the sword, None more worthy to fight at my side! Only with you, I will fight to the bloody end! Legionborn, comrades sworn – blood brothers of the sword, Bulwarks of the eternal Empire! Our duty is to protect, and protect we s...
Posted Caladran
byA figure was standing on a nearby cliff. Absently Ciel’nn thought he knew what it was, but ignored it. He had found a place to rest between two strange rocks. He felt dull and he was nearly giving up. He had been wandering around the area and hadn’t found a means to escape.Follow&hel...
Posted Caladran
byThe cavern shook and bits of ice exploded into dozens of fragments that shot in every direction. It was dark and quiet, then a shifting of air until —“How long are you going to sit there with him?”I know that voice. Teldryn exhaled and sighed deeply. ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 18 The Dunmer called it Elred Bal. It was one of the tallest mountains along the slope of the Lindraths, formed out of an enormous mass of shifted rock from a gash of t...
Posted Hasir
byWhen Hasir, Itansehk and Quinchal stepped out of the portal, they found themselves, once again, in Inigo's cell back in Riften. Hasir walked casually over to Rakel,who was sitting on one of the wooden chair while Ingo sat in the other. Hasir cleared his throat. Here goes nothi...
Posted Delta
by‘You know, even to this day I still wonder,’ Falrielle said, swirling her cup. ‘I wonder if the first thing I’ll see whenever I open my eyes is that green light. That all of this – the drink in my hands, the sash on my waist, this chair that I’m sitting on is ju...
Posted Caladran
byThe pitch blackness of the tunnels made Teldryn feel uneasy. The only light in this forgotten place was the torch light. He shivered and noticed his breaths had become visible as it was colder. He didn’t know where they were taking him and the Apprentice. Finding Ciel’nn now might ha...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 17 In his old neighbourhood, Kelp was the one boy that every Altmer mother screamed at their children about. ‘You hear about Ke...
Posted Delta
byVIII Wake up. Falrielle gasped, opening her eyes. She had felt someone touching her, tracing their cold fingers down her face… No, not fingers but raindrops.  ...
Posted Caladran
byThe night had been somewhat restful, but Teldryn couldn’t think of anything else than going to find Ciel’nn. He prepared his backpack for the rescue trip. Somewhere near Benkongerike. Hang on Ciel’nn, he thought as he packed a blanket while Neloth’s words still ec...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byDarkening Sky, Chapter 16 Urokko’s knock was light. Three little taps. ...
Posted Delta
byI Matthias shivered even as the fire roared before him. It was just the north he reminded himself where even in the Autumn, the breezes were colder than the howling winds of the south. It was two weeks since they had left...
Posted Delta
byVI Falrielle was far ahead the van, too slow they were, too slow and too noisy. Cadroc has hours ahead of them – wounded for sure but hours ahead nonetheless. The elf raised her head and sniffed. A whiff of snapped ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 15 ‘Focus on the objective – but careful, don’t damage it!’ &nb...
Posted Caladran
byThe High Shaman observed the fallen one who let out the whimpers of pain. It seemed, Gnimmum deemed, that he was fighting the poison with his entire being. She sensed something had happened to him as the poison would have killed him hours ago. But not, the fallen one struggled on while he remain...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 14 ‘Senior in the room! All rise – bow!’ ‘At...
Posted Hasir
byHasir shook off his negative thoughts of himself and his mind snapped back to the dire situation that he was in. Just then, he remembered something. He had not seen Ma'kara with him he turned to Quinchal. "Quinchal, where is Ma'kara? Why is she not with you?" Quinchal lowe...
Posted Hasir
byThe portal that Quinchal thought would lead he back to Tamriel dumped him instead in front of a large daedric building that looked far more intimidating that the peaceful pagodas he knew back home. This building was carved out of cold blue-grey rock and had numerous sharp spires that shot...
Posted Hasir
byRakel and Moonman saw the events that unfolded after they had heard the introductory conversation between Inigo and Hasir. They stepped out from behind the pillar that stood five feet from Inigo's cell, approached the cell and were about to open the cell door when&nbs...
Posted Caladran
byTel Mithryn was in his sight, and he pulled the rope after him, making the assassin fall down. “Get up!” He growled as he glanced at the gagged assassin, who was shaking his head and whimpering through the gag. What a miserable mer, he thought with a frown. “Move it!&rd...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 13 ‘I didn’t kill him,’ Yvonne wept as she was dragged away. ‘I swear to the Divines, I didn’t kill him!’  ...
Posted Caladran
byThe sight of Teldryn had faded. The young mer hoped his love wouldn’t blame himself. He cherished the moments he had spent with the bladesman. He’d miss him though. He’d miss everything about him. If only they’d had more time… Teldryn…Ciel’nn had close...
Posted Caladran
byThe struggle against the blizzard weakened his efforts to chase the assassin down. The assassin who was trying flee from him. But Teldryn’s determination burned bright. He’d see to it that the assassin would suffer, but the older mer hadn’t thought about what he’d actually ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThree Assassinations Before the Great War, the University of West Camlorn had been the Arcane University of West Camlorn. It had housed over one...
Posted Gollum
by*Disclaimer: Mature Themes It was a warm, rose-scented morning, when youthful Barfenhaben the Timid set up his grocery stand in the town square. This was his first day running a stand, and he put out his products out anxiously. He scanned the orange-red sunlit area, spying some roam...
Posted Caladran
byWincing Methas tried to cover his face in the morning blizzard. His body screamed for warmth and a part of him wanted to fall down, but he felt his target was close now. The assassin wasn’t about to give up. He’d follow his targets to all ends of Tamriel. Oblivion was the only place ...
Posted Caladran
byThe assassin winced as the blizzard embraced him. He realized his fur cloak wasn’t enough to ward against the cold. Had he known that his target was heading toward the North, Methas would have brought a thicker cloak for the pursuit. Of course, he knew how cold Solstheim was. But t...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byGhostgate – 4E 433 Daedric Invasion of Morrowind, shortly after the Siege of Ald'Ruhn This is the journal of Buoyant Armiger - Salyn Sarethi, Adept of the Tribunal Temple and forever in service to Lord Vivec. I have been stationed at Ghostgate since 3E 352, have repelled the Corpus for ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byAll Quiet on the Imperial Waterfront The Imperials called them Whistlers.  ...
Posted Caladran
byTeldryn cursed under his breath. He had no idea that House Hlaalu would react so strongly that they’d send an assassin after Ciel’nn. His partner was certain of it, and they first had seen the same person lingering about the bulwark and Ciel’nn had chosen to flee while they had...
Posted Caladran
byUlves wrapped up the travel rations and then handed them to Ciel’nn. “These should be sufficient for a few days, given that you don’t get lost in the storm.” He sighed. “Azura shine your path, Ciel’nn.”“Thank you, Ulves. I’m sure we will reac...
Posted Caladran
byHe gave a crude nod to the Captain before he stepped on the pier. Methas pulled his hood and face mask on and began his slow stroll toward the town. The ash storm raged, but he wasn’t worried. It would be a mere nuisance if nothing else. I should buy ash goggles though, he thought ...
Posted Caladran
byThe Captain of the Dunmer Trade ship shook his head and cursed as the vicious waves tested his ship. He had sailed these waters long enough to know that this storm wasn’t an ordinary one. The waves were dreadful and he’d had a hard time trying to keep his ship in control. But...
Posted Caladran
byWith a grunt, S’cathe threw the limp Reaver down the hill, then watched it rolling away. The unlucky mortal hadn’t been a challenge. No one had so far. Even the small blue creatures had fled once they had seen him. It had been boring for The Dremora Lord. The whole island was b...
Posted Delta
byV Falrielle balanced the point of her knife by the tip of her finger – an old and familiar trick her brother once taught her. Bite hung by her belt and her bodied covered by mail, gambeson, and plate – she was...
Posted Hasir
byOnce inside the building, Ma'kara looked over to see that Hasir had stopped, frozen in place with a grimace of pain etched on his reptilian face. Hasir staggered backwards, slumped against a nearby wall and slid down it, breathing heavily. Ma'kara looked at him, concerned. "Hasi...
Posted Caladran
byTempest, Ciel’nn thought shivering while his heart beat heavily. The back of his throat ached as he warily tried to look at the sky. He hated to admit that he was afraid. He had hoped it wouldn’t come at all. Especially not knowing if it was an attempt on his life again, or if it was...
Posted Caladran
byHe lay in their tent when he came to. It was quiet apart from the ash storm raging. Ciel’nn coughed as he tasted the ash on his lips. He groaned at his aching head. Blinking his eyes open, the young mer realized he was alone as he slowly propped himself up. His arms supporting his weight. ...
Posted Hasir
byDespite Quinchal wanting the black wolf to be a figment of his imagination; unfortunatelly it had no been, it was all to real. They both had difficult transformations into their original bodies, but Hasir had a far harder time as he was laying a few feet from Quinchal who had transformed bac...
Posted Delta
byThe seven years of chaos that is the Stormcrown Interregnum saw many false kings and emperors but few could claim as much infamy as the aptly-named ‘Bastard Emperors’. The Bastard Emperors were a group of four pretenders who claimed legitimacy to the Septim Empire through claims of bei...
Posted Caladran
byThe ash spawns had surrounded them. They were many, as far as his sight reached and beyond. Too many fucking ash spawns, Teldryn thought. He glanced at his partner who was wounded. Ciel’nn was bleeding and barely standing. He noted the younger mer’s hands shaking. The older mer gritt...
Posted Hasir
byTulen felt like iron bands were being tightened around his chest and the invisible bars got tighter with every breath he took, so he so he tried not to breathe. He spun through nothingness for what seemed, to him, like an eternity. Every so often, ...
Posted Delta
byIII ‘Get that thing away from me!’ The guards had found her not too long after the fighting had died. By then, the elf was covered in soot and her thigh was so swollen that it near burst. Of course, she couldn...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn stared at the Severin Manor key that Councilor Morvayn held out for him. “You have earned it as well as the citizenship of Raven Rock.” He heard the Councilor say. He had already received five thousand Azura’s Silver as payment from Adril for the job well done. Ci...
Posted HaggisHunter
byMaking sure her hood was in place covering the right side of her face, and her bandage, Danifae left Black-Briar Manor and walked through the rain to Honorhall Orphanage. She thought about what she'd told Maven about her reasons for seeking Ancano and thought she'd done a rather good job of telling ...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn winced when he came to. His body ached, but he felt the cuts healing up. He shifted a bit and grunted. His head hurt and it seemed he had developed a headache. The young mer recalled what had happened before his blackout. That N’wah! The spot where Vendil had kicked him was s...
Posted Caladran
byTeldryn slashed at the taller mer viciously. He found it difficult as it seemed Vendil was a master of duel-wield - his slashes were blocked without much effort. His gouges had a more sinister edge to them.And, on the top of all, the mer had heavy chitin armor. That left Teldryn with one o...
Posted Golden Fool
byGreetings old friend, I know it has been awhile since my last letter but you cannot blame me for the road to Orsinium was a long and treacherous one. As such you should ignore any rumours of me spending my time in the company of a rather attractive fellow traveller, for I was not and there are many ...
Posted Caladran
byThere was a swift movement toward them. Ciel’nn sensed it as his pulse ticked on. He watched how Teldryn clashed with the first assassin of the Morag Tong. He bit his lower lip, his body tensing up and tingling. He didn’t know how the Morag Tong operated, but he assumed there would b...
Posted Gollum
byThe swamp was enormous. For miles there were black, stagnant, fragrant pools and dark, green overgrowths. Birds were sparse, and the humid air muffled any tweets to be heard. In the distance, a deer appeared; it was a surprising sight. This buck was magnificent and lively. Its muscles rippled with...
Posted Caladran
byThe ash storm grew more intense once they departed from Raven Rock. Ciel’nn couldn’t see ahead of him than a few steps at a time. He felt like someone was trying to stop him from going anywhere. The young mer was glad that his partner walked close to him. I wouldn’t know what t...
Posted Hasir
byGjalund raised the gangway once everyone was onboard and made way for Skyrim in pursuit of the Argonian. The ship tore through the water at breakneck speed. The water threatened to overturned the ship multiple times and Gjalund had a hard time keeping her straight. When he did get t...
Posted Delta
byI As the sun began to fall, the forests of Falkreath fell silent. There were no wolves, owls, or any other animals – not one to announce the coming of the twin moons nor trample and crack the dry twigs and leaves. N...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byChapter 21: Fate Goes Ever as it Must Aela woke next to Koor with a feeble moan, her head reeling like she had taken more mead than the twins the night before. Her eyes opened slowly, mere slits due to their puffiness. She had made a fool of herself. Aela the Huntress, g...
Posted Caladran
byIt was as if the safe was waiting for them in the main bedroom. To be lock-picked and all its secrets given out for those that wanted them. The safe contained a few pieces of jewelry, assorted gems, a polished and decorated glass dagger and some coins. And the most grim secret of them al...
Posted Sotek
byKul-et rolled her eyes and groaned. Now the septim had finally dropped, at least for her. She looked over to Aela and smiled at her. “Sotek’s right, you wouldn’t touch the bandits… Red would. She’d tear them apart”. Upon hearing this, Ebony c...
Posted Caladran
bySo I shall lie in the embrace of the shadows and wait for my prey to arrive. The Ulen Ancestral Tomb seemed empty when Ciel’nn walked in. There were some bones and a few ash yams in the grave, just like Geldis had said. The young mer looked around for a moment. He then looked to his...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn and Teldryn were enjoying their breakfast, Ash Yam -Kwama Cuttle. The young mer was in a good mood while he sipped his pearl tea. He had been drinking since the events of the barrow. His waist was still healing, but Aphia had said it wouldn’t take long now. Overall, t...
Posted Caladran
byThey have doubled the patrols. Casseth frowned as he stared into the flames of their campfire. We can’t even approach the town without being seen first. Something told him that the guards in Raven Rock had the eyes of a cliff racer. They’re probably very well trained too. We can&rsqu...
Posted Sotek
byAs night time rapidly approached Whiterun and the noise and revelling in the hall of Jorrvaskr died down, Sotek leant across to Aela and whispered quietly to her. “I’m calling it, I’ll see you tomorrow”. Aela felt a bit surprised at his departure from the...
Posted Sotek
byKul-et walked over to the backpack which Sotek had given her. She still cursed out at him loudly though, although it was just in jest. “You’re a bastard. I spent hours trying to cast spells with those bloody eggs”. Aela tried not to but she started laughing at the unf...
Posted Hasir
byWhen Hasir''s head hit the pillow, his tired eyes closed behind scaly eyelids, it was then that his head exploded into a scene completely foreign to him. Hasir found himself laying in a deep ravine that ran down this strange land efffectively splitting it in half. His eyes snap...
Posted Sotek
byBoth Sotek and Aela burst through the doorway to the stairs which led to the main hall. They each shared a vision of Tilma chasing them with her mop. Aela scrambled past Sotek and beat him to the hall itself, but from there she momentarily paused. Sotek, in his typical fashion, ...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek entered Aela’s bedroom, he dropped his pack in the corner on the floor then started removing his armour. Aela sat on her bed and kicked her boots off then looked over to him. She could see he was tired; his tail gave it away all too easily. Aela removed all her armour then...
Posted Sotek
byAela took her natural place as alpha and led the four Companions into the hall. The priestess, Danica, was still taking to the Harbinger while both Kul-et and Ebony were sitting in silence. Veezara looked over to Sotek and shuddered slightly. He could feel a change in Sotek’s attit...
Posted Caladran
byTenaru smiled coolly as the guards tried to circle around her. She pointed toward the blond guard and cast a Wall of Storms. She took delight in the surprised scream from the guard. Then the Alchemist turned to the black haired guard, who looked determined to end her life. For a brief moment she...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byChapter 20 - The Grave Digger “Seek the storm.” She repeated, the voice becoming like knife’s edge. The cry of Mother Storm-Hawk. “No!” He looked away, trembling, wanting to run, wanting to hide, but there was nowhere to turn in this wastelan...
Posted Caladran
byPatience. The young mer found it difficult to wait for the Altmer bitch to make her move. Days and nights felt like an eternity for Ciel’nn while he tried to sleep. He ended up to watching how his partner slept next to him and listening to his breathing. He guarded Teldryn’s sl...
Posted DeltaFox
by''Safety, Love, Loss, Revenge'' WASTELAND ''Seven months. That's how long it's been. Since they came. Since they left. Since we started hunting them. There were six of them. Now it's down to four. We heard they fled to the Commonwealth. We followed. It's been hard since Chicago. ...
Posted Gnewna
byNerussa was about to try again to bring up the sload in the room, when Äelberon put his hand in her path, and indicated to be cautious. She slowed her steps, moved closer to the cliff face, and listened out. She thought she might be a little stealthier than him, but gods, maybe she should ask...
Posted Gnewna
by22nd Sun's Dusk The next thing she remembered was waking in the morning. Rumarin was already dressed, and… “Swords? But we have the day off!” He looked over his shoulder, and smiled at her. “Yes, but I’ve been…” he pouted almo...
Posted Delta
byBloodsucking creatures of the night, vampires are quasi-undead for they stand on the fine border of life and undeath and can be divided into two categories: greater and lesser. One of the most dangerous spawns of the Daedric Princes, a Vigilant would be well prepared before facing such a foe. &nb...
Posted Delta
byThe chill cut deep to the bone. Falrielle uttered a curse. A decade ago this wind would’ve been a pleasant breeze on her face but alas, too much time down South under aspen trees and the touch of th...
Posted Gnewna
by21st Sun’s Dusk “Ah, your… Thane! You’re back!” Lydia’s Ma was apparently taking advantage of the sunny day, hanging acres of blinding white laundry – bedlinens, shirts, and… undergarments – out on the line to dry. She wrung th...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThen and Only Then "As we commend their souls to Aetherius, blessings of the Eight be upon them, for they are the salt and earth of Nirn." Three graves were freshly dug outside of Morthal, on higher land less likely to succumb to the marshes. One denoted a warrior's gra...
Posted Hasir
byDrujeeta, Serana, Milsha and Tulen exited the cavern with the book and the wolf skulls that surrounded it; Serana and Tulen went over to a brown wardrobe and deposited the skulls into it while Drujeeta sat herself in the lord Harkon's throne. Serana passed a table wi...
Posted ilanisilver
byTwo Yuletides have passed since Alicia and Vilkas met under the Gildergreen and put old ghosts to rest. But new challenges create more ghosts, and now Alicia and Vilkas must face their greatest challenge yet. What use has Skyrim for its heroes now that dragons have fled and armies disbanded? When Al...
Posted Delta
byMatthias strolled down the street, bouncing with each step and whistling jaunty tune. Riften wasn’t too bad after all or rather not any worse than the other cities he’s been. Still, one loose end to tie. One more stone to even the scales; that girl. &nb...
Posted Hasir
byHasir, the tsaesci and the two khajiit weren't sure where they were. The only thing they knew, judging from the stone houses and the temple in the center of the section, was they were in some wealthy section of the city. As they passed the houses, they saw some people decked out in...
Posted Caladran
by“… At last I have the skulls of my former lovers, all five of them. Collecting them wasn’t a easy task as each of them resisted my attempts, but they fell before me. Except the Argonian who willingly sacrificed himself for me. I said it was for the greater good. What a fool he...
Posted Delta
byThe next morning, Makram had scrounged all the money he could find and waited, waited… nothing. So the day carried on, lunch as usual was the busiest time and still nothing. On the eve of nightfall after the attendants cleaned the pots, and pans – Hoggvir and his lackeys never showed....
Posted Hasir
bySilver and the kids made it back safely to Castle Volkihar. Tulen looked at the unconscious form of the silver werewolf, found water in the nearby basin and splashed some of it onto Silver's muzzle. The wolf awoke, her injuries caused her to revert back to her reptilian form, ...
Posted Delta
byRiften was even more of a maze than Matthias originally thought. The girl had led him through into what seemed to be a different world all together. In the Riften’s Great Slums as they called it; clotheslines dangled like hung men, the streets narrow and confusing, and the air stale. On the ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byChange Moon The round window glowed like a vampire’s eye, turned blood-orange from dusk falling through the trees. Agni’s legs burned from the steep climb, but she hastened, panting and tightening her hold on the green vial clutched between her fingers. In her haste to do h...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 24: Leaving Home “Dear Farkas, by the time you read this note, I’ll be gone. I’m so sorry I didn’t say goodbye in person, but I was afraid if I saw you again, I wouldn’t be able to leave.” ...
Posted Caladran
bySincano and Cirion watched how the miners worked at the barrow. The excavation was back in progress. It had been halted for hours because of an ash storm. But as long as the Lady was satisfied so was her guards. Sincano couldn’t understand why the Lady had offered her help to the digger, R...
Posted Delta
byInsectoids are insects that are at least larger than a house cat. Like Beasts, Insectoids are non-sentient living mostly on instict alone. ************************ Ash Hopper Help Wanted! Ash Hopper infestation at the Lerran Farm. A bounty of 2 Septims for every Ash Hopper kil...
Posted Caladran
byThe strange rock came in to view as they approached Raven Rock. Ciel’nn was relieved to get away from the colder beaches. A nice warm bath would be better. It was a pity the Retching Netch didn’t have a bathing room. Ciel’nn wondered if he should give a suggestion...
Posted Delta
byEverything was as if nothing had happened in the morning. The soup kitchen ran as it would the day before and as it would the day after except this time they had a Vigilant of the South help feed the poor. As if nothing had happened, the kitchen closed its doors on the eve of nightfall and the att...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 23: Brutal Retribution Time seemed to slow down, almost to a halt. Every heartbeat felt like an hour. The Skinner and his lackeys continued their relentless assault on Aela, and the moment finally came when they managed t...
Posted Caladran
byINCLUDES MATURE CONTENT!! The last treasure chest was sitting in a small pond and it was surrounded by a group of mudcrabs. There weren’t any pirates near by as far as Ciel’nn could see. He had expected at least four pirates, but he had no complaints. Having not to fight...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn stirred up from a nightmare to find out that his partner was still asleep. He frowned at his own state - why had he awoken? His nightmare had been absurd, but wasn’t what had he bothered him. He felt restless, but he didn’t want to disturb Teldryn’s sleep so Ciel&...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 22: Boiling Point Aela had said that Skjor was scouting ahead, but as we approached the fort, he was nowhere to be found. He must have gone inside, I thought. But did that mean he had already cleared out the perimeter? &n...
Posted Delta
byRiften. The City of Beggars and Thieves. It had almost been a decade since his last visit to this wretched place and it was just as he had left it: skittering rats at every corner of the eye, aroma ...
Posted Caladran
byOn the Bulwark, Davas, a Redoran Guard sighed. “Pity, we’re on duty when the others are having a nice time.” He gazed toward the ash wastes. It would have been nice to eat biscuits and other delicacies, along with some Flint and Sujamma. But no. I’m stuck on duty.“I...
Posted Tralient
byWarning: Adult Themes (the visuals more so than the writing) Caylin's Monsters Chapter 21: Born Anew I remember it being such a strange sensation… I knew I was asleep and yet I could sense everything around me. The smells…...
Posted SpottedFawn
byNightfall Blood on the steps. A weeping cub. Shades of dusk on the cooling sands. A broken home, life lost. "I'm s-sorry," Zahrri sobbed, her mother's blood in her veins and on her teeth. His beautiful Ahndra, gone. The house is too still. His heart cracks, empty...
Posted Caladran
byCirion smelled the cold sea air, smiling dreamily. She’s a wonderful lady. He had been lucky when she had asked him and Sincano to travel with her as her personal guards. At first he had questioned her motives as she wasn’t well liked at home, Shimmerene, but when she had flashed an ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byShitshitshitshit! Sticker cursed as he peeled off the elven assassin and rushed through the shadows into the tunnels below the slums. He was right on the slavers’ heels. There were four of them - not as many as he’d feared, but even one would be enough to cause proble...
Posted Caladran
byThe Stalhrim in the Deathbrand boots and helm shone like a gold in Glover’s eyes. He held the helm in his hands and studied it. “It sure looks a fearsome helm. And look at this Stalhrim right here. That’s some remarkable work I’d say.” The blacksmith looked to Teldr...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 20: A Gift of Power Outside of Jorrvaskr, I paused on the steps leading to the Underforge. Farkas, sensing my hesitation, said, “There’s no rush. Whenever you’re ready, Caylin.” Loo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by2nd of Sun’s Dawn Why Äelberon picked up Skjor’s armor, Aela didn’t know. The Mer, with his sharp eyes, spotted it resting against a small ridge near the dilapidated fort they were now approaching and just picked it up. The extra weight didn’...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe slaves’ bunkhouse was dark and freezing, all the slaves were lying on the ground on the damp straw, and the constant rattling of their chains kept Grulmar awake. He could feel the familiar weight on his wrists and ankles too, the chains and shackles cold against his skin, only remindin...
Posted Hasir
byBefore Hasir left the village, he stocked up on potions of cure disease, frost resistance and healing draughts. He also filled his leather bladder full of cold, refreshing water should he get parched on his journey and packed extra furs for sleeping on in his...
Posted Caladran
byThe brisk winds greeted the waking town of Raven Rock in the early morning. The Redoran Guard changed shifts and hoped for another calm day ahead. Captain Veleth came out of the barracks and began his morning patrol around the market. Everything was going well. It seemed as if nothing threatened...
Posted Delta
by‘Lady Falrielle!’ ‘Breton bitch!’ Glass and metal clinked hard and old fri...
Posted Delta
by'The Winds Blow Cold' is the quintessential archetype of Nord lullabies: death, cold, and stressing the importance of family... in death. It is actually quite popular among Nord folk. The children asleep, With dreams oh so sweet. The winds blow cold. The children shiver, In th...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 19: Tears of Hope “Nooo! Ria! Njada! What have I done!?” I screamed. Farkas looked up from where he was sitting across the room, startled by my sudden outburst. “Athis! ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byEven the best laid plans could fall apart due to unforeseen complications, and his mission had already been a gamble from the start. Still, it had been a reasonable gamble - although over half of the bidders were nobles and stand-ins for nobles, none owned quite the capi...
Posted Caladran
byThe flight through the portal made Ciel’nn’s stomach roll. He almost threw up once they landed. He had his eyes closed firmly as he tried to slowly get on his feet. He had fallen on his side. The dreadful feeling still lingered in the back of his mind. He opened his eye...
Posted Delta
byI Falrielle opened her eyes. The Watchmen’s bell was ringing the Vigil awake and the sun was shining through the shutters and on her face. She shaded her eyes with her hand and then slipped on her boots. Thus begins...
Posted Caladran
byThe dinner had dragged along the evening quietly apart from Neloth’s occasional grunting and mumbling. No one had dared to say anything. Not even when Neloth had stared into the air with the most strangest look. Drovas had prepared the mudcrab meats accordingly to the young mer’s rec...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 18: Worst Fears “It’s time to get up, Love,” I heard a woman saying. “We don’t want to be late for breakfast do we?” I opened my eyes, still groggy with sleep. “Wh...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 17: An Alternative Farkas couldn’t hide his reaction this time. The shock and fear on his face was like a dagger in my heart. “Do you see now? I’m a monster,” I said. Farkas q...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn rolled away from the ash spawn and got on his feet. It had hit him with brutish power, and the young mer was certain it’ll leave a bruise on his arm. With a hiss, his eyes narrowed as he observed the ash creature. These are tougher than the ones at the fort. Maybe they are dr...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Théâtre Provincial was a Breton theatre, erected after the style of Second Era Breton architecture, and it only showed Breton plays. Odd choices considering it had been built in Anvil. It had gone out of business in six months. Among his many failings, the playwright be...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
bySilence. It is said that true silence is unobtainable - it is a utopian notion of freedom, an escape from the oppressive clutches of the world’s song that only the deaf can know. Silence is stillness, it is the death of motion, and everything is constantly i...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 16: The Request I ran straight from the Hall of the Dead back to Jorrvaskr. I needed to find Farkas fast. No one was in the main hall when I came in. It was late, and I assumed everyone had gone to sleep alread...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byCollaboration by Harrow and Karver the Lorc Look into the patterns. Look into the infinity. Look into the forces at conflict. Read them, tease them out. Emphasize them, eradicate them. Tear down the veil from your eyes. Cast off your shackles. Step through. Now look into the sha...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 15: Facing Facts I don’t know how long I laid there crying next to the bed… next to Mikael. An hour. Maybe two. When I had finally run out of tears to shed, I stepped out onto the balcony. I was s...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 14: Bittersweet As I stared down at Mikael, my eyes were inexplicably drawn to his neck. It was beautiful, and I was mesmerized by the throbbing pulse of his heartbeat. I knelt down beside him, and I felt my mouth be...
Posted Hasir
byDrujeeta looked from her children to the throne, upon the throne sat Sheogorath. Drujeeta advanced upon the throne like a mad dog. Drujeeta's eyes were on fire as she stared at the prince of madness like he murdered one of her children. "What in Oblivion were you playing at Sh...
Posted ilanisilver
bySo, this is my entry for The Imperial Library's 20th Anniversary Fanfiction Contest. The vote was anonymous, but voting finished yesterday, and they edited in author credits, so it's safe to post here now. Writing this was a challenge for me, because all entries are supposed to be in the style of in...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 13: A Change Mikael fell asleep quickly, and I was thankful. Whatever had been fueling my burning desire was gone. My sanity had returned, and I was miserable. How could I have done that. I’d never acted...
Posted Caladran
byWith the campfire close to him, and the waves lapping behind him, Ciel’nn unfolded the map of buried Deathbrand treasure carefully, knowing it might be years old, and thus fragile. It was finally warm enough to do something with his hands. He nearly had frozen solid last night and in the m...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 12: The Solution I sat in the Bannered Mare for a couple of hours, but I just couldn’t relax. I tried to eat something, but the food was so bland it was on the verge of sickening. I also tried some mead, and that almost ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byHuman. It is a curious word. In the languages of all cultures t...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by12th of Hearthfire, 4E 209 The Elven Gardens District. Such a nice name for a district, yes? It has always been where most of the Elven citizens of the Empire took residency, and it is just that now it has become much more prominent since the Dominion established a presence in the Imper...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byEleven hours. Eleven hours was all it took for ...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 11: The Choice By the time I woke up, it was already early afternoon. I was slightly embarrassed that I had slept so late. I immediately went to find Aela to report about completing the job in the Rift. She told me she d...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
bySo about a year ago, I wrote a draft for a thriller story set in Summerset Isles Alinor, but only managed to finish the first chapter before I was swept away by the current called ‘real life’. Since then this first chapter was left in the archives of The Workshop where it remained, colle...
Posted Hasir
byDrujeeta fell through pitch blackness as the screams of her children rang in her ears. She continued to float in limbo for minutes until see landed on a strange land looming closer and closer, she directed her body towards it. She straightened her body so that she would land on her ...
Posted Caladran
byThe freezing and howling wind had tried the campfire. The fierce flames fought back against the wind. They flickered and the firewood cracked almost violently. The clouds were moving. Soon the moon would shine on the coast. The waves were restless as if something was approaching, on the waters n...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by12th of Hearthfire, 4E 209 Well, it might be better if this one just skips ahead a bit, he is not entirely proud of how this one let the guards beat him for being at the wrong place in the wrong time. Or maybe at the right place in the wrong time? It does not matter, no...
Posted Delta
byLake Yorgrim was painted snow-white and green. It seems I was wrong, the buds were in bloom. Life and spring had come. The air however still brought a chill that the fire and sheepskin could not keep away. I took my amulet off and dangled it in front of me. &...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byA number of Nedic tribes have been recorded using the rose as a symbol and literary device connoting transient beauty. It is more than likely that it is because these tribes did not know how to care for flowers properly, leading to a short lifespan of months - often weeks - eve...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 10: Gaining Perspective My first assignment as an official Companion was all the way over in the Rift. My thoughts immediately went to Nilindil when I heard this. I wanted to see her so badly. I wanted to hold her and te...
Posted Delta
byThe sun had set before dinner and now the Keep was asleep. Vigil’s Keep was awash with hues of blue and grey, only a few torches to light the way. Brondar, Hjalti, Astra, Baldnr, and Sovul are keeping watch and Stendarr bless them with true sight and warmth. It was spring yet the winter chil...
Posted Hasir
byRakel thought about what Hircine had said, She denied him coldly. "No, my pack is fine the way it is. Why do I need to accept outsiders into my pack, which has has thrived for centuries without any outside interference?" Hircine answered her question in his usual deep voice that...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 9: Companion Upon returning to Jorrvaskr, we were met by Vilkas. He was waiting for us… for me I suppose… at the top of the stairs. As he led us around the building, I saw a group of Companions gathered in a circ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by11th of Hearthfire, 4E 209 ‘City of Gold.’ That is what the Imperial City is called most of the times. Yes, it is not actually golden, it is more white and grey with the majority of its buildings made out of marble. And yes, maybe if you waited for dusk, and the wea...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byA curious form of art found detailed in Aldmer historical documents involves using magic to stretch out the death of a rose over as long a period of time as possible. It is recorded that several masters once made a red rose wilt over a century, and even the smallest change in t...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 8: Proving Honor It took me quite some time to calm down after seeing what Farkas truly was. Once he had changed back into human form and retrieved a new set of armor (his transformation destroyed his previous set), he explained to ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byInspector Collagius Kratades For the eyes of Chief Inspector Falceric Garranus only 14th of Rain's Hand, 4E 205 Per your request, Chief Inspector, I’ve looked into the matter of these Merotim Blades and their reckless use of the name of the Empire’s order and...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byMercenary life is not easy, this one can tell you that much. It involves lots of fighting, travelling, troubles, sweat, and hard work. But it is also one never-ending adventure with plenty of beverages, gold and women around, a life of camaraderie and bickering, of people at their worst and their ...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 7: A Land of Monsters Our next assignment was actually a personal assignment for the Companions. Skjor told Farkas and I that a fragment of the legendary battle axe, Wuuthrad, had been found in a barrow northwest of Whiterun.  ...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 6: The Brood As I entered the cave, I immediately knew something was off. We were told a group of bandits was in here, but I wasn’t so sure. For one thing, the smell was atrocious. It smelled like rotting meat. Sur...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by16 October 61° 0′ 0″ N, 175° 8′ 0″ W Altitude 7000 m ‘All warfare is based on deception… hence, when we are abl...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 5: First Blood Once I regained my composure after seeing my family’s house, Farkas and I continued on our way to the next mission. We came across another horrible scene, however. As we came to a bridge, we saw the remnan...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 4: Painful Remembrance The next day, while traveling west from Whiterun to our next mission, I was stunned when I saw the burnt-out remains of a house off the side of the road. I couldn’t believe it… I couldn’t br...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 3: First Mission I was both eager and nervous for my first real assignment, but Farkas appeared to be in no hurry. Before we left Whiterun, he took me up to a platform outside the gates where we could look out over the Hold. &...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 2: Hired Muscle The next day I received my first assignment from Farkas, Vilkas’ younger brother. Apparently, one of Whiterun’s citizens had gotten out of line in some way, and it was my job to bring her back in lin...
Posted Delta
byCold are the spring winds in this time of year. Cold, yes but gentle. The winter was over but the flowers had yet to blossom and snow still painted the land a pale white. The pine trees are high and so was the sun; we had ...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Character name: Caylin Montis Race: Nord Backstory (in Brief): Caylin was born on a small farm west of Whiterun. When she was six years old, her parents and younger sister were killed by group of Stormcloak soldiers. She s...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn was resting in the bed while Drovas had brought him some tea. He winced at the bitter taste, but he didn’t complain. The mer wasn’t as good a tea brewer as he was. Unless I show him the magic. He nodded inwardly and sighed. “The audacity! He can&rs...
Posted Tralient
byCaylin's Monsters Chapter 1: Seeking Training This wasn’t how I expected that night to go. I’d been waiting for years to be free from that dreadful orphanage, but it didn’t happen the way I’d planned. Grelod woke me up in the midd...
Posted Hasir
byHasir and his brother reached bloodskaal barrow around late afternoon. A rocky tomb came into view that had an archway cut deep into the rock. Outside the tomb were twenty red eyed draugr. The duo readied their weapons and slliced and diced through the dead nord bodies. Once ...
Posted Delta
byAnd this of course brings us to the boldest and most unorthodox of the wines of Tamriel: the Argonian Bloodwine! Ah yes, the infamous Bloodwine, a drink only for the bravest and most experienced of drinkers – this is not the drink for the fainthearted or the foolish. The Bloodwine is named s...
Posted Hasir
byDrujeeta, her kids and Infinite walked towards the green door with gold trim and pushed it open. Before they could step inside, however, a shadowy figure wearing monk robes waited patiently in the shadows. Drujeeta heard a disturbance so she turned around. She scanned the darkn...
Posted Caladran
byThe Bujold’s Retreat was a smart choice to camp, even though they were quite away from the main camp. They had found some salvageable food and more furs. No-one had bothered them so far, and for that Casseth was pleased. His group of reavers was tired from traveling this far, but they had ...
Posted Delta
byVIII The table was large, shaped like a horseshoe, could seat an entire platoon, and surrounded a roaring hearth. Jarl Laila Law-giver sat at the head of the table and Falrielle sat to her right, her guest of honour. To Falrielle’s right, sat Carcette and to her right was the motley crew of...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by'Rose' is one of the most frequently used words for rhyming in Breton poetry. The Ja-Kha’jay’s Bride stank. ...
Posted Hasir
byRakel reached into her bag, pulled out the black book and opened it and began to read. Rakel shrieked in horror. The words in the book transformed into a long greenish-black tentacle that wraped itself around the nord, she struggled hard against the tentacles as she was ...
Posted Caladran
byA group of ash hoppers were converging on the ash wastes when Ciel’nn scanned the immediate area. They had left Raven Rock and Hrodulf’s house was ahead of them. The way ahead was clear. But something might come up later, Ciel’nn thought. He glanced at his partner close by. The...
Posted Delta
byThe night is long, And the Daedra come, An unending horde, It never ends. We will hold the line, We will fight to the dawn, We will remain vigilant, Hearts stay strong. The walls have fell, Our comrades dead, Our weapons blunt, Yet they come. We will hold the li...
Posted Hasir
byRakel waved goodbye to the skaal as Rakel and her pack headed east in search for the first stone that had to have Miraak's curse of servitude broken in order for Skaal village to return back to normal. Rakel guessed there were six stones in total. They stayed at the great hall that night bef...
Posted Delta
byVII The room was as she had left it: a non-descript store amongst the other non-descripts, stacked crates bearing the brand of Shippers & Movers, and the leaking vase rolling on the ground. All was as she had left it… except for the alcove. In place of the figurine were bottles of fruit an...
Posted Hasir
byHasir realized he had to get back to his parents because his task was complete. He went over to the nords who were cleaning up and told them he had to do something. He went over to the door which banged open. An Argonian was standing there, looking like he had taken a hot poker to ...
Posted Hasir
byThe Crimson Fang cut through the water at impressive speed, reaching the island of Solstheim in a day and a half. They docked at an Imperial fort on the island. Hasir got off followed by Tulen. Quinchal dropped something in front of Hasir. Hasir looked at it questioningly. He turn...
Posted BlueDremora
byI’ve always been addicted to stories, good ones especially. I’ve read most of the well known fantasy book out there and I’ve loved every word of every page. Now, I always had this grand design for an epic fantasy tumbling about my head, however, I am not the most patient of people ...
Posted Caladran
byIn the dim lit Retching Netch, they were all gathered to hear a story that Geldis had offered to tell them. The story of the Deathbrand. Everyone had their own drink to drown with during the story for Geldis had the voice and tone to get everyone on edge. The story told how Haknir Death...
Posted Hasir
byRisi and her husband were watching Hasir’s unconscious form. The only sign of life was the shallow breathing that emanated from the serpent's lips. This action caused the Argonian's chest to rise and fall. The door opened as Tharsten and Brodron entered the hut. R...
Posted Hasir
byQuinchal eyed him cautiously, "Hasir, what's wrong, don't you want to see your parents?" Hasir glanced up at the tsaesci and shook his head, "I dunno Quinchal, I've never even talked to or seen them." He said as his face fell while his tail rose and fell behind him. Has...
Posted Delta
byThe lowest form of the Undead, the Necranous or more commonly known as the Risen are corpses brought back to life by magicks. Having no will, Risen are nothing more than meat puppets but the clever Vigilant would do well to not underestimate these creatures. ************************...
Posted Hasir
byThe two nords exited the fort. They were human once again. Majin asked Rakel what Hircine meant by the unknown force. Rakel guessed the dark one that hircine speaks of must be connected to the silver hand in some way. Soon after, the pack received a vision from Hircine. "Hounds, I h...
Posted Caladran
byThe screams and curses filled the reaver camp before the dawn. Dandera hadn’t gotten much sleep since the patrol came back – well, what’s left of it. Her reaver band were veterans. Still, most of the patrol had died in the paws of the beast. The few survivors were injured and i...
Posted Delta
byA beast is a generalised term for creatures of non-magical origin although this does not remove the possibility of magical tamperment. Non-sentient, beasts typically live on instinct although intelligence varies from animal to animal. ************************ Bears The Bears o...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn had fallen into his own thoughts, while the Skaal Shaman studied the map of the reaver camps with her brows knitted. Sitting inside the Shaman’s hut, the fear of the monster faded and changed into another shape of fear. And, that fear was laced with a doubt. He tapped his tea...
Posted Delta
byHoly Stendarr, light our path, So that we may find our way, The road of duty is rough, But dauntless shall we be for all our days. We shall stand fast, unmoving as the rock, Our eyes on the horizon, Where others dreams of sweet, Ever Vigilant we shall be. Holy Stendarr, lig...
Posted Delta
byCateye is a popular mixture amongst more sophisticated thieves and infiltrators as after consumption, it allows the user to see in near total darkness. While under the effects of Cateye, the user will see the world in a pale bluish-white hue; colour drained from the world. It does not affect dep...
Posted Delta
byVI The familiar chains jingled when they brought her before Laila Law-Giver, the Jarl of the Rift. Younger than most, Jarl Laila was no older than Falrielle herself… perhaps even younger considering how humans age. The Jarl sat on her throne raised on a dais, looking down on the Vigilant. ...
Posted soly
byRepentance A Skyrim story Safe. No, that wasn't quite right. No one in Darklight Tower was ever truly safe – not from one another, and not from the two Hagraven...
Posted Caladran
byThe gray clouds and the dark horizon towards the North made the anxiety swirl around him. Ciel’nn coughed and licked his dry lips as he sat on a rock and checked his bow with a scowl on his face. The nightly roar had kept him awake the rest of the night. No good rest nightly rest meant he ...
Posted Caladran
byThe spell failed, even if Ciel’nn thought he had it. His brows knitted when something went wrong. Having a clear picture of the rune in his mind wasn’t enough. He needed to apply magick when pointing at the ground, but that’s where it failed. What if I do it differently? ...
Posted Hasir
byThe werewolves stepped inside the fort and maneuvered through an underground tunnel, killing silver hands as they went. Rakel shot a silver hand sitting at a table in the back with an arrow. The silver hand member tried to pull the arrow out of his back but his life was steadily waning...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment Sotek stepped inside, he made his way to the steps then practically collapsed upon them. He leaned against them, resting his head on a step, using it as a pillow and closed his eyes as his body gave up the fight to stay awake. Within moments he was asleep, as he was too exhaus...
Posted Hasir
byTulen approached the statue which loomed like an angel of death over the six Argonians. At once, the statue came alive, "Ah, good to see you all here good, I have something to tel--" He stopped and looked around, "Wait, I sense two of you are not of my kin; if you are not one of my child...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byTogether with honey, molasses, agave nectar and concentrated yacon syrup, rose extract forms the backbone of a High Rock joke dish known as the 'Bowl of Sweet Disgust'. Having sampled the dish once while on a mission in Evermore, I can assure the...
Posted Hasir
byAs the bright sun shone overhead, Majni trudged though the snow for what seem like ages with nothing but snow, rocks, dirt and a multitude of trees to keep him company. He passed a ruined tower which was destroyed by somone...or something. He drew his one handed sword and shield and rai...
Posted Hasir
byRakel tried to get some sleep, but when her head hit the bedroll, it exploded into a scene of death and misery. Rakel could see her mom and dad being mauled by a werebear and then dying in the snow, one thing was different, Rakel was the werebear. Rakel's eyes snapped ope...
Posted Caladran
byHe watched how the Skaal hunters killed a bull netch. How they laughed heartily at their prey before the big Skaal hunter began to skin the netch. Now it would be a good chance to attack them, but Casseth hesitated. It was the big hunter that bothered him even if he had no doubts of his reaver t...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 5 25th of Frostfall, 4E 204, Hammerfell, Southern Bangkorai It was quite a nice evening, all things considering, not too hot - especially after all that business on the edge of Alik’r - and not too cold. But really, could anything be as cold as Skyrim? Grulmar glanced...
Posted Sotek
byMoments after Kul-et ran inside, Aela and the other Companions heard Kul-et shouting out. “You fucking bastard”. They burst through the doors and saw Kul-et yelling at Sotek. “You bastard! Why the hell did I have to go alone? The Harbinger gave me my ceremony, ...
Posted Hasir
byTo some, the blood of the werewolf is a curse. To a young pregnant nord woman, lycanthropy is a blessing sent from above. She was walking along a snowy path just south of Raven Rock in their homeland, a land called solstheim with her husband, a muscular nord with blu...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 4 25th of Frostfall, 4E 204, Hammerfell, Southern Bangkorai Atuul kept staring ahead, watching the narrow walls of the ravine they were passing through, at the brown and grey stones smoothed out by the winds howling through the narrow space. This was still Hammerfell, but this area,...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 3 24th of Frostfall, 4E 204, Hammerfell, Southern Bangkorai A Redguard man stared out of the window, sitting at the table with his back to the small room which was both a kitchen and dining room as well as a bedroom, watching two boys playing on the street. Each carried a wooden sti...
Posted Chicken Cheese Quesadilla
byWyrms is the story of Sifrit, a young orphan living in Rorikstead with his adopted father and brother. Though dragons have returned to the world of Nirn, Sifrit and his brother live a peaceful life as farm hands dreaming of becoming Companions. But with the return of the World Eater, the great dra...
Posted Caladran
byOn the moment when the storm atronach landed on the soul gem platform facing the ash guardian, and Ciel’nn dashes toward the ash spawn while Teldryn turned to fight against the closest one. Brooding, Ciel’nn faced the ash spawn and dodged its first fire spell, then slashed h...
Posted Sotek
byKul-et cautiously moved into the room, then prepared herself for the oncoming conflict she knew she had to face. She presumed that the man in the cloaked robes was the Breton necromancer she had been ordered to slay, Malkoran. As she entered the room, Sotek followed behind. He silently m...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 2 24th of Frostfall, 4E 204, Hammerfell, Southern Bangkorai The smoke could be seen from leagues away and the setting sun caught the three knights walking towards the pillar of smoke in silence, lost in their own grim thoughts. Three knights. Three Orsimer. One was ...
Posted Hasir
byThe next morning Hasir got up nice and early and practiced what he had learned from Quinchal for a bit before it was time for the actual trials to begin. Hasir was in the middle of practicing the 'Stone Fist' when he saw the tsaesci coming toward the temple, thanks to the...
Posted Caladran
byThey ate the meager bits of bread with honey and tea while the island began to stir awake. The sounds of Silt echoed in the mild wind breeze as they packed the camp and started to make their way toward Highpoint Tower. With Highpoint Tower close by, the ash spawn rose from the ash. Ciel’nn...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 1 24th of Frostfall, 4E 204, Hammerfell, Southern Bangkorai Smoke. Smoke and fire. Two undeniable truths that became the whole world in their choking, searing grasp. And blood, ever present, tasting of iron, closely followed by death. Smoke whirled...
Posted Hasir
byHasir felt his feet after soaking them in the cool water, he found that they felt much better and they started to heal from the treacherous climb up the mountain. He began to wonder what his next trial would be, in fact, he was wondering how many trials there would be.  ...
Posted ilanisilver
byMjoll stared, taking in Davius’s wide eyes and the blood dripping from his strange, black armor. She’d not noticed it before – a smoky, almost shimmering second skin over his lean form that made her want to look away. At what, she wasn’t sure, but she forced...
Posted Sotek
byWhile Kul-et was resting her legs, by dangling them over the edge of the walkway, Aela looked around for any wood which she could use to make a fire with but there was none. Huffing to herself, she lightly kicked a large rock with the side of her boot. As she stared at the scuff mark she...
Posted Aela The Huntress
byKodlak had spent half the day trying to do absolutely anything as long as it was away from Ebony who seemed to be as excited as a small child, whose birthday party was mere moments away. At one point, he even headed to his study but somehow the Whelp managed to get in front of hi...
Posted ilanisilver
by“…and then I woke up, and there was Aerin. I was lying in a clearing outside Mzinchaleft, and he’d healed the worst of my injuries. I owe him my life,” Mjoll said matter-of-factly, twisting a few grapes from their vine and popping them into her mouth. Daviu...
Posted Sotek
byThe instant Aela ran for the door, Kul-et could have died. They had their differences and squabbles but Aela was one of the bravest people she had ever met. She was afraid of nobody, even the Harbinger felt her wrath at times, let alone a Dragonborn. But Kul-et learned there an...
Posted ilanisilver
byThe next day, she tried not to look for Davius. She didn’t see him at the Bee and Barb where she’d stopped for breakfast and, unusually for her, a tankard of mead, but she couldn’t help noticing Keerava’s beautiful new ring – three sparkling amethysts ...
Posted ilanisilver
byMaul’s ridiculous glower faded from Davius’s vision, but its effect on Davius’s temper didn’t fade so easily. Between the new jarl’s watchdog and the shakedown at the gates, Davius’s first day back in Riften hadn’t started on a good foot. H...
Posted ilanisilver
byThis profile/story combo marks a first in seven years of playing Skyrim – my first male character, and the idea came while many of you were participating in the Songs of the North event last winter. Anyone watch Peaky Blinders? That. Song. &nbs...
Posted Caladran
byThe air was cold, and the magicka felt potent even if Ciel’nn wasn’t into spells and all that wizardry. He felt it though, possibly because through his long gone ancestor. His aunt had been a wizard or a high mage. Marveling at the show of ice spells and frost atronachs...
Posted Sotek
byIn the morning, Aela awoke hoping to find Sotek next to her. Instead however she found disappointment, which seemed to be the order of the day as he wasn’t in his room either. She made her way upstairs where Kul-et was finishing her meal. By all accounts, Sotek never e...
Posted Sotek
byBefore “Mr. Wolf”, Aela’s pet name for Sotek’s groin, even had the chance to feel Aela’s hot breath, the sounds of horses could be heard from across the plains. Aela turned her head around and groaned as she saw Vilkas riding towards them. He was still at le...
Posted Sotek
byAela felt the horrific blow as the axe head slammed into her chest, the force of which sent her flying backwards. As her back hit the dirt, she knew. She knew she was dying, her own blood choked her as she tried to breath, but her lungs wouldn’t respond. She felt a hand by ...
Posted Sotek
byIt was around midday when Eorlund was working at the Skyforge. He was repairing a piece of armour, or rather trying to repair a piece of armour, when he ran into a slight problem. He looked down at the training area where Ebony, Sam and Sabre were training with Farkas. “I need one ...
Posted Sotek
byAs Aela, Sasha and Sotek left Riverwood to head to Cyrodiil, Kul-et stood out on the street and waved them off. She stood there for several minutes as they gradually headed off out of sight. Veezara however, was the other side of the street talking to a guard. After they disappe...
Posted Sotek
byAs soon as they entered the hall, they heard the clash of steel and armour as an Argonian trained with an Orc in what looked like the training area. It consisted of a square that dropped down a few steps which clearly marked its boundaries. It easily took up half the large hall. In it we...
Posted Delta
byHere’s some seemple foc remedy! Colect sum blu mountain flowers, wheet, and water - mash them together and apply it over a freshly closed wounds of steetch, glu, or scab. The poultees weel protect the wound from infections and will speed up the healing. Rember the reapply a fresh laer of pou...
Posted Delta
byBleeder is a criminal cant term for any venom harvested from serpents. A popular tool for the pragmatic fighter, a nick from a blade coated with this venom will find their wound never clotting nor healing and depending on the source and freshness of the venom itself, the insides of the victim ma...
Posted Delta
byIV Falrielle opened her eyes… and saw nothing. She pricked up her ears and kept silent yet she heard nothing. She raised her head and immediately regretted it; a hard bump and the world spun as if Talos himself descended from the heavens to smack her in the ear. ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by14th of Rain’s Hand, 4e 101 “Are you going to let him?” She asked. Tanan-Ze looked up from his work, at a pair of inquisitive white eyes, her chin resting on a pair of clawed hands that were, in turn, resting on the wooden table’s edge. He was ...
Posted Sotek
bySasha awoke early, she walked quietly to Sotek’s door and smiled to herself as she listened to him and Aela sleeping. She decided not to wake them but instead she headed off downstairs. The inn was quiet, so she just sat by the fireplace and threw a few blocks of wood into the fire...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 17 The Knight and the Assassin The gathering of the mercenaries outside the Riften’s wall had gotten quite impressive, seemingly creating another, much smaller city. Well, more like a town, or even just a village. The so called army couldn’t count more than a bit over...
Posted Caladran
byThe bull netch floated on an ash dune when the Skaal hunters cautiously approached it. Who knew if the godless savage would attack them? But, it was near afternoon and maybe the savage would stay away. They drew their bows and swords before they would begin their mighty fight against the netch, ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 16 Breathing Ash There were rumors circling Riften, rumors about a witch settling east of the city, in the ruined tower close to the road leading to Velothi Pass. People were whispering about her, telling each other exaggerated stories of how the desperate came looking for her he...
Posted Sotek
byAs they followed the road further into Cyrodiil, an icy wind started blowing from the mountain side. With it came a blizzard, but thankfully for Sasha, nothing like what they were subjected to over the past week. Sotek as usual just carried on like it was a warm summer’s day. Aela ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThanks to the efforts of alchemists and mages across Nirn, roses are one of the singularly most diverse flowers when it comes to colour. In addition to natural red, yellow, orange, pink and white roses, there have also been roses selectively bred...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by30th of First Seed, 4e 101 Äelberon gazed outside the carriage window and up at the clear night sky, the sounds of Gaspard’s snoring and the steady rhythm of the horses’ hooves providing a constant background noise. The Breton wanted to leave very early in the...
Posted Delta
byThe aptly named 'Nord March' is an ancient Nord war chant that is sung in Dovah, the tongue of the Dragons. The original version... Zeymah Bron, mu yoriik wah grah, Hahkun ahrk spaan ko haal, Bron wah grah. Fah moro! Unahzaal moro! Zeymah, kriist mul pahvoth, Zeymah Bron, yoriik...
Posted Sotek
byDespite Sotek getting up early and heading virtually straight out the door, except for a slight detour so he could pick a few choice apples for his breakfast, it wasn’t until late morning that he had completed his rounds. Eorlund had been paid for the leathers and some extra gold f...
Posted Delta
byThe Seal of Skyrim Power in Skyrim does not flows like the snows of the mountains to the rivers in the valleys: downwards but upwards, like the flowers in spring. The rulers of Skyrim does not claim legitimacy from blood or divine right as in the other provinces of the Empire bu...
Posted Delta
byEndemic to Skyrim, Frostbite Spiders are a common threat to many cave explorers. Though all Arachanae are highly venomous, Frostbite Spiders differ in what its toxins do to its victim. Instead of inducing internal haemorrhages and necrosis, Frostbite venom will slow the heart and seize the muscl...
Posted Caladran
byHe looked at the dead reaver youngling’s corpse. His second and others had brought it back to the upper camp after they had dealt with the kid. Sildras knelt down to inspect it. The youngling had died in pain by the look on his face. He frowned, Probably poison. The reaver youngling ...
Posted Delta
byII The wench of the Thirsty Trout Tavern greeted them with a bow, wiped a table, pulled a seat for the Vigilants and for Falrielle; an extra wink that made her blush. Carcette drummed her fingers, biting her lips in deep ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by26th of Sun’s Dawn, 4e 101 Bumph heard the impatient grunt from the rotund Breton and suppressed the urge to punch his face to a pulp with her bare hands. The battle axe could work too, but punching was sometimes more fun. He actually wanted her to open the door to the ...
Posted Sotek
byThat evening, when nearly everyone was sitting around the table, Sabre looked across towards the stairway which led down to the living quarters. “Just what are they up to?” Ebony shrugged her shoulders, then picked up her flask of mead. But when she tried to take a d...
Posted Sotek
byThe light of dawn spread across the camp, bathing everyone in light. A high pitched ‘Hiss’ sounded out from the basket where the young hatchling, Sotek battered his face as he tried to block out the sun. Being only around two weeks old, he hadn’t the co-ordination to pr...
Posted Chris
byA tale of Spirits, Sacrifices, and Sundered Moons, welcome to the tale of the Skyrim Divine Chalice War Prologue Chapter 1-Of Bulls and Elves Chapter 2: The Blood of Elves Chapter 3-A Knife in the Dark
Posted J.D. Primrose
byA Cyrodiilic Compendium of Idylls and Ends In my travels I have come across many strange notes and writings by fellow adventurers and skalds, yet some prove far more interesting than others. Deep within the barrows of Solstheim, amongst the pages of the College of Winterhold, ...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byWith such intensityHis ascendancy endlesslyRuinous and through all thisA hero rises, enterprisesHis will to dragon form.Forlorn his champion watchesAs blotches of oblivion obfuscatesHis vision - don’t dismiss the mission -Maintain a strong convictionAs temple-ward he rushesThrough the bushes o...
Posted Sotek
byBy mid morning, all of Jorrvaskr were awake except for Aela. In fact, it was around midday by the time she awoke. She found herself in an empty bed as Sotek had been already up and about for a good several hours. She entered the main hall to see Huinzi and Twilight sitting with K...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThe Forest of Ice & Fear They were like flies crawling through the stone bones of a corpse, and a pulsation on the surface of their skin grew more intense as they encountered a final door, separating them from the heart of Frostmere Crypt. Mor’vahka pulled his scimitar fr...
Posted Chris
byFate/Sundered Moons Chapter 3-A Knife in The Dark Vaveli Dreth sat in the dimly lit interior of her safehouse. It wasn't exactly the Tiber Septim Hotel, but the quaint little shack on the outskirts of Falkreath would serve her well. It had all the basic amenities. A bed, a chamber pot, a wash basin...
Posted SpottedFawn
byFrostmere The silver-edged scimitar glowed white, cooling as if fresh from the forge. The soul gem was in shards, empty of its host soul. In his years of service to Arkay, Mor'vahka had never heard protest from the Neutral God over their usage. The souls he used did not deserve...
Posted Sotek
byQuentarii, a middle aged Argonian, walked across the water using a water walking potion. In front of her, she pushed an old hand cart that had seen better days. All her belongings, mere rags to outsiders, were stored inside and sitting on top of it, wide eyed and inquisitive was a dark g...
Posted Sotek
byAdrianne and Proventus examined the damage to Arcadia’s Cauldron, while a rather distraught Arcadia screamed as she saw the shop. The door was torn off the hinges and thrown across the market place and the door frame itself was destroyed, totally beyond repair. Adrianne shook her h...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe sound of knocking did nothing to ease the pain in Danifae's head. She groaned and turned round in the bed, when she heard voices outside the door. One was low and deep, the other was Zora's familiar cheerful tones. As Danifae tried to raise her head the voices stopped and Zora entered the room.'...
Posted Caladran
byThe evening fell quietly on the Bulwark and the guards changed the shifts. The night watch shift took their places and flexed their shoulders, ready to stay vigilant against anything, or anyone that dared to threaten the town. An older guard was peering out in the darkening evening when ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWith the threat of Miraak and Ahzidal now behind them, it is a time to celebrate, for only one real foe remains. Alduin, the World-Eater. However, what happens when inner dragons prevent that celebration from happening? It takes the planning of a crafty Orc and a vampire to remind the Drag...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by"There is an after. One story tells of this. I will spare you the details, though I know it by memory. Every Altmer does. I will only say this. It took him thirty years to rebuild his, piece by piece, thousands of them, but he eventually did and he was accepted again. Let us all rejoice an...
Posted Caladran
byIt wasn’t easy to find a shelter in an ash storm. Teldryn weighed his options when he had picked Ciel’nn up in his arms with the utmost care. Carrying the younger mer against the constant wind turned up a challenge for the older mer. He struggled when he moved to the north-we...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 15 Foreign Land II The landscape slowly changed around them as their raiding party pushed through the lands of the Dunmer towards the Velothi mountains, becoming more familiar to Yamarz with its conifers and broadleaved trees. They travelled through the mix of mushroom forests an...
Posted ilanisilver
by“Do I want pie? Do I want a piece of fucking pie? How can…are you fucking kidding me?” Moriane tilted her head to the side and narrowed her eyes. Stenvar had been unusually quiet in the last hour, pacing through the house and setting her nerves on edge. She supp...
Posted Sotek
byOnce everyone settled from gathering around the bar, Hulda called Sotek over to her. She eagerly held out her hand as she spoke.“One round of drinks wasn’t it? That’s 154 gold septims please”. Sotek gulped then pulled out a few coins.“Here’s s...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThey kept ascending. Isluf could feel it in his legs and all the while the Ansei was silent as death - which in a way wasn’t a surprise. They had encountered several of the so-called souleaters, revealed by the light emanating from the shehai around the Swordsinger’s left hand,...
Posted Chris
byFate/Sundered Moons Chapter 2: The Blood of Elves Acilius Bolar stood before his Servant, the legendary Crusader, who had his hands tightly gripping his weapons. In his stained prisoner’s garb, Acilius felt very much like a peasant speaking to a highborn knight. “You are my Mast...
Posted Sotek
byThe morning in Whiterun began as it always did, with the opening of the shops and the hustle and bustle of the traders in the market square. Braziers were put out on the changing of the guards and slowly but surely the streets filled with playing children, buyers and sellers and regular ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe neighs of horses woke her from her afternoon nap - for what else was she supposed to do around the excavation site? It was boring and sooo tiring. And the idiots didn’t even let her have her nap, unable to… do whatever they were supposed to do with horses to keep them calm...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: This is my answer to a recap. What I wanted to do was keep to the story and include the recap as part of the story itself. How do I this? Have a read and find out.Warning: Contains past chapter spoilers. Warning :- Adult themes With still a ...
Posted Gollum
byDisclaimer: Mature Content Wind whistled through the towering pines, spraying snow over the traveling party. “I hate this cold”, exclaimed a burly Redguard. A Nord replied, “We’d all be warmer if you shared the mead, Haadir.” Jerjolf, the Nord, pointed...
Posted Chris
byFate/Sundered Moons Chapter 1-Of Bulls and Elves Erik gasped as he awoke, springing out of bed. The farmer glancing at his hand, finding his Command Seals, forming the shape of hoe, much to his displeasure, emblazoned on his skin. Erikur’s ears and nostrils perked up as his senses det...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe City of Inkseeds rose from the desert, shining and decadent. Somehow, it still stood. I crossed through the gate, and the beast knew exactly where to take me: the way worn by beggars and poets. The only place a man of my appetites can find satisfaction. I'm not proud, but then, nobody ever is....
Posted The Long-Chapper
by2nd of Sun’s Dawn, He needed to relieve himself. Badly. And his mouth was very, very dry, like he had swallowed a whole tub of tundra cotton or something. But the bed felt oh so good. Warm… But he needed to relieve himself and Tilma was going to kill him if he did the alter...
Posted Sotek
byJust before Red’s hunting grounds disappeared in the horizon, Aela looked across the plains. She felt sick as desperation took hold and tied a rather large knot in her gut while her stomach felt like it was in the grip of a monstrous tempest and every second she could feel it turni...
Posted Sotek
bySotek walked over to the small clearing where the Collector had already positioned herself for their ‘duel’. He drew his spear then took his stance, but as he did so he swiped out a few times in the air. The Collector smiled softly as she watched him prepare to face her. “Usually...
Posted Caladran
byContains some violence! Officer Daynes Aroa had not slept well. He was awoken with some news that made his blood boil. Now, he stared at his Skooma-addicted Lieutenant who was held by the two guards. “How the fuck did this happen?!” Daynes shouted in rising anger. “You wer...
Posted Sotek
byAela recognised the voice instantly, she screamed out, making Sotek and the others jump as she ran towards the Nord’s voice. “Harbinger”. Her arms flew around him as she hugged him tightly, like a daughter who hasn’t seen her beloved father in years. As h...
Posted Sotek
byWithin minutes, the sky had once again cleared but the Blood Moon still shone brightly, lighting up the whole mountain. The trail they found themselves upon slowly snaked off downwards, towards an old weathered, partially destroyed wall which rested towards the west of them. The moment A...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThey sat close by the campfire, like moths gathered to a lantern’s flame, using leftover crates and sacks from their supply run to Driftshade as either makeshift chairs or props for their backs. Like a bunch of very furry moths, Brother Balis - well former Brother Balis - observed, a...
Posted Sotek
byAs Aela quietly followed behind Sotek, she thought back at when he first joined the Companions. The three of them, Farkas, Vilkas and even herself had spent ages trying to train Sotek to sneak better. Even the Harbinger Kodlak spent many an hour trying to help Sotek with the ways of Skyrim. But he...
Posted Chris
byMagnus, Architect of Creation, God of Magic, and All-Father to the Magna’Ge, stared upon the infant Nirn as he and his children readied to depart Nirn. As the robed figure gazed at his work, he felt someone tap his shoulder. Turning, he found himself face to face with the Ada that wou...
Posted Sotek
byMaking their way up the stepped path wasn’t as bad as they initially thought, however the fact that Aela and Sotek had travelled up the steps before certainly helped. They both paced themselves, allowing the other two a chance to keep up. As the second hour drew in, Aela noticed Kul-et was s...
Posted Caladran
by“You died. Again.” Ciel’nn heard a dry voice saying as he found himself on his back in the ash as Teldryn had his blade pointed to his chest, tapping it once. A sigh left the young mer as he closed his eyes. They had been training for hours and he had been trying to learn...
Posted Sotek
byMutiny in the Ranks Sotek immediately took charge. “What! Kul-et, sit down, Aela up on the ledge, move yourself and stay down”. He helped Aela quickly climb on the ledge seconds before Twilight came into the cave. “So, this is your home then?” She asked as she looke...
Posted Sotek
byThe Face of the Enemy As they made their way down the other side of the mountain range, Aela pointed out Ivarstead to Sotek. “There it is. See the bridge? We’ll be there in about half hour”. Still feeling angry over his wounded tail which still felt sore, Sotek s...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe celebration kept going well into the night, almost to the morning and it was maybe an hour before sunrise when the last of the most stubborn ones fell off. The east was already much brighter when Grulmar began picking his way among the people just lying everywhere around the homestead, snori...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byBalgruuf was stumbling through the dark, nearly tripping over several times as his sense of balance was somewhat drowned by the sweet sensations of the mead coursing through his blood. The reason though, why he was stumbling through the night, was that he was of a mind that he had too much mead ...
Posted Sotek
byPoisoned Arrow As Sotek led the group away from the canyon, towards another mountain trail, Shadow Walker cursed as he gazed across the canyon at him. “Damn that bastard. They’ll be long gone by the time we get there”. The Collector chuckled to herself. “O...
Posted Caladran
byThe depressed mer was sitting at the cooking pot. He was staring into the horker and ash yam soup like it would give him answers. His luck hadn’t changed since Mogrul had taken his money. He’d lost all that he had. Now he would spend his life cooking dishes for the visitors of ...
Posted Teineeva
byIt wasn’t exactly easy to slip away. As a matter of fact, he would probably have to apologise to Grulmar at some point. That said, the bloody bastard would probably enjoy it. Tein knew he wouldn’t. Seif-ij had been sizing him up ever since he got here and he knew exactly what she wan...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byErik downed his tankard of mead, setting it back on the counter in front of Grulmar. The Nord’s eyes kept darting towards Tavia, who was leaning against the wall of the homestead, talking with Vilkas about some Vigilant business no doubt. Erik was just waiting for the right moment to go ta...
Posted Caladran
byCaptain Veleth was finishing his patrol around the town. He decided to detour into the Retching Netch and hoped the officer wasn’t there. Their last discussion hadn’t been cordial. No, it had been strictly official and firm. “If you fail your duty one more time - minor or major...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Adult themes and sexual situations There was a finality upon seeing the crown that Zahnirbildaar didn’t expect. A hard truth. You are dead. He didn’t feel dead, but he was and he wasn’t sure what to make of anything anymore. But he knew one thing. &...
Posted Meli
byWell this was it, the days had passed quickly and my head was sore from the Nord mead the night before, Saadia’s knock on the door seemed much louder than normal. Once Saadia had left the bowl and jug of water on the drawers, I rose slowly on unsteady feet, staggering towards the bowl. ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byTeineeva watched the Orc behind the counter, making bottles levitate in the air, flying towards the people who ordered them. Orc barkeep. Now here’s a first. More like a clown in my opinion. But who gives a shit? The Argonian then twitched when he felt a scaled hand on his biceps....
Posted The Long-Chapper
byUrag gro-Shub stretched in his seat as he drove the wagon closer to the lights that marked where the ‘stead branched off from the main road. It was going to be a warmer night than expected and he praised Malacath quietly that the trip had gone without incident. For all the artifacts he was...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byÄelberon headed towards the goats’ pen, but Grulmar decided to let him. He knew the Altmer would eventually come around. People were going towards the roasting spit where Tilma was carving the boar and serving slices of it onto wooden plates for the guests, though Grulmar notice...
Posted Delta
byI The eyes upon her sent a chill up her spine but Falrielle stood up as still as she could. She stared forward, not making any contact – not a sound nor a twitch. Then her observer, her judge made the first move. &l...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byMinutes till dusk He always hated parties, preferring the quiet of his study to the racket that usually comes with gatherings planned by Nords, and, he shuddered, Orcs. Not that he had anything against Grulmar and Serana, but he knew the races, it would be loud and Nelecar wasn’t ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by2 hours till dusk Outside the homestead, it was now starting to look like a proper Nord feast would take place, when the twins dug a shallow hole in the ground, Vilkas long ditching his wolf armor to work more comfortably. Tusker actually showed up in his wolf armor, but he was that way...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byA collaboration by Karver the Lorc, Teineeva, and The Long-Chapper 3 hours till dusk Erik set down another pair of chairs, wiping off the sweat from his forehead. The day was certainly warmer than he expected, but it was a nice touch for today’s event. If Grulmar spoke the truth,...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byA Collaboration by Karver, Teineeva and Lissette 6th of Second Seed, 4E 204, 4 hours till dusk It was a lovely day not too far from Whiterun, with clear skies, save a few cotton tuft clouds, and a sun that was being rather warm even though the spring was only about to properly b...
Posted Sotek
byHold Your Fire As they made their way south along the road, their eyes became accustomed to the darkness. Above them the two moons had started to climb but they were quickly blotted out by the storm that ravaged the mountain range above. The open pathway was the last place Sotek w...
Posted Sotek
byMental Storms Sotek grimly studied the map once more before turning to the pack.“Look, I’ll tell you what, we’ll put it to the vote. Those in favor of the plains with a night crossing raise your hands”. Kul-et’s hand shot up rapidly followed by Sasha...
Posted Sotek
byA Tail to Tell The valley was flooded with dawns first light as the sun finally broke free from the horizon. Sotek sat there by the cave entrance watching over the others while they slept. Once more he scrutinized his map as he checked out the route he had finally picked a few hours before. ...
Posted Sotek
byWithin a few hours of leaving the Fort, Sam arrived back at Whiterun. He eagerly burst through the hall doors to find Aela sitting down while she nursed a nasty bruise on her cheek. Sasha sat opposite, delicately touching a split lip. Both girls were staring intensely at each other. &nb...
Posted Caladran
byJoyous voices reached their ears when they descended the stairs to the Retching Netch. The miners and a few traders talked about the new changes and how the Redoran had brought more safety into the town. They discussed how the high ranking officer had dealt with the corrupt soldiers. Geldis seem...
Posted Delta
byThe elf sat up straight as a spear, nodding her head every now and then as the Keeper continued to shift and elaborate her files. ‘Senior-Vigilant Falrielle,’ said the Keeper. Falrielle stiffened even more as t...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byAgh. I've written eighteen of these already, I'm running short of ideas... During the day, the l...
Posted Caladran
byA furious ash storm raged across southern Solstheim on that night. Ciel’nn and Teldryn sat around the large brazier at the Steward’s house. Talvas had suggested that they would spend the time inside the mushroom house than outside. Ciel’nn didn’t like it, but he h...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 14 Foreign Land I The landscape of western Morrowind seemed to be a creation of nightmares with its towering mushrooms, strange dead trees with bare sharp branches, with eerie glowing ropes hanging from them, reaching for anyone who got too close. Then there were the flowers, glo...
Posted Caladran
byA pair of Skaal hunters - a muscular man with brown-grayish hair, Selgaard, and the other with blue eyes, Arek - eyed them. The brown haired hunter grunted. “So, you haven’t seen the godless savage whose killing our people without mercy?” He gave them a hard glance. The...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byInformation compiled over the ages seems to suggest that the Sanguine Rose - the fabled artifact of the Daedric Prince of Debauchery - is actually a common organism found in one of the Prince's Myraid Realms. &n...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 13 Rats and Deals 4E 187 The first thing that Decimus noticed was the smell of course - there was no better tell that Riften was close now. The smell of fish thrown into the mix of piss and shit was making a rather strong stew, assailing Decimus’ nostrils. He grimaced and ...
Posted Caladran
byHe watched his reavers patching themselves up. Thalenen rubbed his forehead while he leaned against the wooden pillar. The fight had been rough, but they got the Thirsk Hall. They would send Mogrul a message soon and then they would gather here in the hall for further planning. The only problem ...
Posted Caladran
byThe waves made him calm, but they couldn’t make him relaxed. His heart was in turmoil by the memories of time spent in Oblivion. Ciel’nn blinked against the breeze. As much as he wanted to forget he couldn’t, thanks to the Wizard and. It was a wound that was almost healed, but ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byAn analysis of Dwemeri historical texts seems to indicate that, at some point during the early First Era, sailors aboard Dwemer dreadnoughs were issued extract of rose in order to prevent scurvy. It is unclear why this was done at all, as there a...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThe Imperial Battlemage Zurin Arctus has reportedly taken down an entire fortress in minutes by explosively accelerating the growth of a climbing rose sprouting from a crack in the castle wall. &...
Posted Caladran
byA groan escaped from the old mer’s lips as he was leaning against the Kagrumez Resonance Gems panel. The fight with the reavers and the Dwemer automatons had been rough for him. His sword arm and leg were injured. At first he had thought it’s a flesh wound, but clearly it wasn&...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byDespite the relative difficulty in cultivating roses in desert regions, roses have become a popular ingredient in both Hammerfell and Elsweyr cuisine. ...
Posted Furrion 17
byThe Shadow of Dawn Backstory (Sometime before 188 4E) Born into a minor noble house in Wayrest in the 178th year of the 4th Era Alayne was the youngest child of two children. Her mother had died giving birth to her, a fact that her brother would never let her forget, even...
Posted KopisGaming
byBorn in a swampy alcove near Shadowfen in the Imperial province of Black Marsh in 4E 171, Lucifer grew up in the bogs of the general Shadowfen area. When most young argonians were learning how to swim, hunt in the water, and gather underwater flora for either alchemy or food, Lucifer w...
Posted Caladran
byThe canis root tea soothed his mind while Neloth sipped it with closed eyes. Today he’d continue his research, but he’d need a heartstone for it. Sending Talvas to find one was the idea, but the wizard needed his apprentice to be close. Where did that younglin...
Posted Caladran
byThe Telvanni musk scent was strong. As if it wasn’t enough for Ciel’nn, there was the weird smell of the mushrooms everywhere! Ciel’nn had a hard time with his headache that had begun when they had entered the tower. He almost stumbled out from the levitatio...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byMagical influences have been known to affect the growth patterns of wildlife. Roses are particularly susceptible, forming fantastical spirals and circles in areas with exceptionally strong confluences of Magicka. ...
Posted Caladran
byThe brisk morning wind blew harshly through the beach while Ciel’nn was preparing the campfire. His fingers were getting cold. I wish it was sunny. He put down the branches in the stone circle as he thought of the Red Mountain as he cast a fire spell on the branches. “S’w...
Posted Gnewna
by19th Sun’s Dusk As I rather expected, the Breton girl was gone when I got back from Riftweald Manor. I was more surprised that the Bosmer had gone with her, though. As for the Manor itself, I wonder whether it might be available for rent soon. Rather more spacious tha...
Posted Delta
byVII Falrielle leaned heavily on Gideon, call of bells still ringing in her ears. Her legs wobbled from time to time and her body ached all over although from what she could tell by their slumps, she was not alone in her suffering. Gideon had a slash across his tunic and Sven walked with a limp an...
Posted SpottedFawn
byDeepened Shadows Last night, he had dreamed of dolls that rotted like corpses, with maggots crawling through the cloth. He had stumbled through the dream-fog half man, half monster. Laelette glared at him from the shadows, and the scent of snowberries mixed with wet earth and fresh bloo...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byForeword: Boudica is an alias used by Okita Shiori, a character created by the writer. The purpose of these haikus is to instill colorful imagery as well as humor. Lore has been slightly altered in regards to the subject of some haikus. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Posted Chris
byStormhold, one of the great and mighty fortress-cities of the mighty Ayleidic Empire.Even though the Slave Queen Alessia had been gathering followers, from both serf and rogue Lord alike, the Halls of Stormhold were awash with gaiety and laughter. Minstrels played cheerful songs, jesters per...
Posted ilanisilver
byThe door to the Silver-Blood Inn creaked open for what seemed like the eightieth time that hour. Yngvar jumped and looked over his shoulder. Not her. Why he hoped Sidonie might come out at all that evening, he had no idea. He could count on his hands the times he’d seen her in the tavern, ...
Posted Delta
byV Falrielle looked out the boarded window and winced – the last light of dusk was still too bright for her eyes but it was to her relief, growing dark for the torchbugs have come out to play. The thin rotting walls of the sh...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThe sky thundered with the ancient call of a forgotten beast. Ulfric lifted his attention from the missive, jaw tilted like a wolf scenting the air. Dragon. It must have been close. Was it arrogant enough to attack this city? To challenge their walls of ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byAwakening The mountain peak shook off a thousand years of stillness, and craned its neck over the word wall. Odfel and Reidar turned to rabbits, frozen by the incomprehensible size and reality of the dragon before them. The dragon's talons marred the intricate carvings as it ad...
Posted Gnewna
byEditor’s note the following letter, being over two centuries old, was faded in certain places, occasionally to the point of illegibility, however our experts have agreed that this is a fair rendering of the text. 12th Hearthfire, 3E433, Bruma Linni, You would...
Posted Gnewna
by17th Sun’s Dusk (small hours, Rorikstead) Well, that didn’t go as anticipated. I suppose I know what the nightmares were about now. Bloody shitting Oblivion. Äelberon of Dusk is here. Actually, Äelberon of Dusk is here, wide awake,...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by13th of Rain’s Hand, 4E 204 An Orc came running towards Bulwark right around noon, closely followed by a small blue creature, which only made the Redoran guards scratch their heads, uncertain what to do about them when the Orc began pounding on the gate. He seemed like he was runnin...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byForeword: Boudica is an alias used by Okita Shiori, a character created by the writer. The purpose of these haikus is to instill colorful imagery as well as humor. Lore has been slightly altered in regards to the subject of some haikus. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byA Discourse on Faith by Ugdorga, the King's Scribe For generations, Orcs have believed in three constant truths: the stronghold, the grudge, and the fury of Malacath. But before Malacath, at least according to certain traditions and a few noted scholars, there was Trinimac. Today, the cit...
Posted Caladran
byThe Redoran Guards on the Bulwark had noticed the approaching trade ship. They were watching it quietly while they kept guard. It was an understanding that the Redoran Official would come along. There would be a change for real for them. They had only one question - who is it? The trade sh...
Posted Gnewna
by“Äelberon, please, try to stay awake…” He was refusing to take the potion she’d offered him, and her healing magicks really were very basic, and only much good against injuries and burns. Not terribly useful against a raging infection of the chest. Damn Rulun...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byWhile roses already take a central significance among Bretons due to High Rock's emphasis on culture and elegance, the flowers occupy an almost religious position in Wayrest, being the symbol of the Knights of the Rose, the official military forc...
Posted Gnewna
byErik the farm boy was bored. Bored of Rorikstead, certainly bored of the farm. Bored of spending every night in an inn full of farm hands and old men. He was even bored of his name. Oh, Erik was a good enough name, but it was so short, so plain. Bah! He glared into his mug of ale, ignored th...
Posted Stryder
byCHAPTER 3 Grogon retched one last time before straightening up and wiping his mouth on his arm. It wasn’t the blood or bodies that had bothered him, but the feeling that had overcome him and drove him to such brutal acts that both amazed and sickened him. ...
Posted ilanisilver
by“Are you serious, wizard? Women in Markarth actually like that mumbling oaf? Are they deaf?” “Possibly, child,” Calcelmo replied, and chuckled under his breath. Sidonie clenched her fists. During his angsty (and lengthy) babble about his feelings for Fale...
Posted ilanisilver
byNotes: This is one of the stories I've been working on for Camp NaNoWriMo and features my new dragonborn, Sidonie and weirdly enough, Yngvar the Singer. I played the Book of Love quest for the first time not too lo...
Posted Gnewna
byThalmor Dossier: The Falmer Berate (Highest level clearance only, an abridged version is available for lower levels in main record room, DO NOT view without express permission of First Emissary Elenwen). Status: Exile/Fugitive (Kill on sight outside populated areas – see Operational ...
Posted Gnewna
byTsavani did not appreciate disruptions. The Thalmor were wise, had restored the moons, blah, blah, Tsavani did not particularly care. She had been offered the job on her sister Shavari’s recommendation, it paid well enough and she was permitted to visit with her caravan cousins once a ...
Posted Gnewna
by“Ha! Someone worth talking to at last. Tell me, how’s it going with that young Mer of yours?” “It’s… Erm… Going quite well, I think? What? Gods, you don’t need bloody visions, do you, I bet just staring at people like that gets you a...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byA lonely guar struggled through the Ashlands on a cold, moonless night. The wind was frosty and bitter and chilled the animal to the bone. "Alas!" it cried, "I will die here, alone in the cold." Just then, the guar caught sight of a faint orange glow in the distance. "A campfire?" it bark...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAhzidal's Descent by Halund Greycloak In the days beyond memory, when men first walked the lands of Skyrim, there arose in the city of Saarthal a great enchanter. As a boy, his gift for magic and artifice had been evident to his tutors. As a man, his skill surpassed them all. And findin...
Posted Gnewna
by(16th Sun’s Dusk, continued) “Vigilance, you talk to him, maybe you can convince him to chase after a hare or two?” Lydia sighed. She’d taken the dogs out with the intention of walking over to Rorikstead to visit her family before the Thane came back &n...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Journal of Ralis Sedarys, Volume 22 If it weren't for the comfort brought by my invisible friend, I would have fled this place long ago. I wish I had realized earlier that it was not a group, but a master who contains multitudes. He's guided me into a true understanding of the barrow,...
Posted BlueDremora
by*Disclaimer: This blog is based upon the ‘Undeath’ quest mod for Skyrim. If you haven't played the mod and intend to I’d suggest you skip this story for the time being... or play the mod (I recommend the latter) - spoiler alert ladies and gents! Spoiler alert!* Chapter One Find...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byForeword: Boudica is an alias used by Okita Shiori, a character created by the writer. The purpose of these haikus is to instill colorful imagery as well as humor. Lore has been slightly altered in regards to the subject of some haikus. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Posted SpottedFawn
byInto Shadow The hour passed quickly. He did not trust Kjeld White-Paw, and forwent the urge to bathe, to cleanse himself of the world’s filth. The choice was made instead to retire by the fireplace with a steaming mug of canis root tea and a malicious thought to its effects—...
Posted J.D. Primrose
bySummer’s Height the axe did swing, To Helgen called the dragon’s wing Last Seed was doubt, a legend’s horn, Would Alduin meet Last Dragonborn. Heart Fire would rage, with aid of bear, A land once torn stitched back with care. Frost Fall, in frozen, fallen town The college ro...
Posted Delta
byIII The Jarl had a strange air about her. She was pale – too pale- to be healthy for a human. She was about fifty years of age, Falrielle guessed but she couldn’t be sure. The Jarl’s hair had streaks of silver on grey but her gnarled arms and wrinkled face added far too many yea...
Posted Caladran
by...Ash yam, Ash Spawn, Ash yam, Ash Spawn, Ash yam, Ash Spawn…Ciel’nn stared at his ash yam soup while he tried to decide which was worse. The ash yams weren’t his favorite food, but he still would eat them even if he knew how bland they were. He still missed the steamed mudcr...
Posted DeltaFox
byThe raiders fist landed hard on his face, cracking his skin and letting blood fly out, creating a beautiful crimson spray on the wall. He fell to the ground, coughing out more blood as he did. He was pulled back up into the chair. The raider stepped backwards, grabing his gun by the grip. ...
Posted Caladran
byThe abandoned journal looked interesting when Ciel’nn picked it up. He had also found a key in the knapsack from the same room. Ildari’s journal. I wonder who she was? A frown of concern formed on his forehead while he read the journal in the torchlight. The young mer was awa...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byA surprising amount of Shadeclaws have made use of roses as assassination tools. Fourth Grandmaster Satsujin has a confirmed kill count of thirty-seven kills using the thorns on rose stems. *Footnote: Of course, this is the Fourth we are...
Posted DeltaFox
byWasteland Waltz is a story of a Institute Courser that went rogue after the Broken Mask Incident. Seeing that the Institute is working for it's own selfish goals, he escaped with the help a Institute scientest and the Railroad. Being hunted by his creators, he wiped his memory and left the...
Posted Caladran
byCouncilor Morvayn had come forth with the up front payment Ciel’nn demanded for dealing with General Falx Carius and his Ash spawn. It was all for the safety of the people of Raven Rock. The young mer was satisfied even as he heard the Councilor had something against him as to how ...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn had said he’d help with the ash spawn issue after the Orc was gone, but he had been down for several days. He and Teldryn had heard of the continued attacks against the Bulwark and with a heavy sigh Ciel’nn decided that today he’d go and talk to the Captain. &ldqu...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byDrink your fill, my friend Proceed down to test Your right to join the darkest crew And lay sad souls to rest. This place was once a meeting hall For assassins ‘twere the best But now’s become a playing ground Where dagger meets a breast. So have a drink, we mean no harm,...
Posted Caladran
byAfter the battle of the town Raven Rock drew a long breath. The casualties were more than expected. Half of the Redoran Guard had perished during the assault, Eronos Sathoni was among them and several unlucky miners. Captain Veleth was moody when he counted the dead. For the Captain it w...
Posted SpottedFawn
byNorthwind Mines Reidar stifled a yawn, watching with a drowsy tracking of his eyes as a courier walked into Shor’s Stone. It took only a second to realize the courier came from Windhelm —and another second to realize he was walking straight for him. The urge t...
Posted Caladran
byThe miners looked troubled when Mogrul had came into the mine, but the Orc yelled them to leave if they wanted to live.Mogrul hurried towards the ladder. He was quite certain that the kid would follow him. Sending his still loyal reavers into town had bought him time to prepare for his e...
Posted ilanisilver
byTired of forced cheer, Vilkas and Alicia meet under the Gildergreen on Yuletide night and make up for lost time. Nods to the Glory of the Dead quest, and shares a little of my own ideas of what it's like to be a werewolf of the Circle. ...
Posted ilanisilver
byFarkas rolled onto his side and pillowed his head on his bicep. He couldn’t get comfortable, and it had nothing to do with his thin bedroll or the uneven ground, or even the rush of the moonlit waterfall down in the cavern – matter of fact, that last one was soothing. They&rsqu...
Posted ilanisilver
byKodlak wasted no time bustling the twins off to Bleak Falls Barrow, and with only a few short hours to prepare, it proved a daunting task. Farkas worked with Eorlund to get new armor fitted and find a new weapon. And Vilkas – over Farkas’s halfhearted objections –...
Posted ilanisilver
by“There’s your brother. Does that mean it’s time to go?” Britta squinted at the stairs leading down to the village and huffed. She’d done what her uncle had asked and waited one full day after Farkas left the temple to ambush him outside Jorrvaskr...
Posted ilanisilver
byThe courtyard’s stark winter sun rendered the temple vestibule dark by comparison, and Vilkas and Britta peered into the shadows, their squinting eyes adjusting to soft, moody light. Vilkas guided the heavy, wooden doors to click shut behind them, and strode around the corner to Fark...
Posted ilanisilver
by“He’s going to live.” Vilkas flinched at Danica’s voice and tried to conceal it, his back ramrod straight, almost ridiculously so. Why he took such measures, he had no idea. Other than Farkas, they were the only two in the temple, and she’d seen...
Posted ilanisilver
bySnow gave way to white, burning sands and skies a brilliant blue. Scant, fluffy white clouds burst against Paarthurnax’s face, their moisture welcome on his leathery skin. His wings tipped, and the horizon shimmered. Blue sky met languid turquoise water. People didn&...
Posted ilanisilver
byFarkas sat his horse and tried to remember the last time he felt so underqualified for a contract. He’d slain giants. Chased bandits and thieves from one end of the Rift to the other with no trouble at all. Last year, Kodlak sent him and Vilkas to roust a nest of hagr...
Posted ilanisilver
by“Alduin.” Paarthurnax crouched in the sun-drenched snow, his wings held halfway aloft. The tension had his haunches and shoulders aching, his atrophied muscles quivering with strength he didn’t know he possessed. And for what? It’s not like...
Posted ilanisilver
byFarkas woke with a start and grabbed his dagger from under his pillow, the cold steel hilt comfortable in his grasp. He sat up on the edge of the bed and let his eyes adjust to the darkness. A warrior never sleeps, Kodlak liked to say. Well, Farkas s...
Posted ilanisilver
byAtop a snowy mountain, hidden from the world by billowing clouds and icy winds, a dragon waited alone. The gnarled tips of his tattered, golden wings shivered in time with aurora pulsing across the night sky, its waves washing misty-white stars in shades of ...
Posted ilanisilver
by“Man breathed its first breath on the sacred mountain; the last kiss waited atop its summit as well.” Cast through time ages ago, Alduin returns to Nirn. Paarthurnax waits on Monahven, and a Dragonborn waits in the wings. Skyrim...
Posted Caladran
byCiel’nn leaned against one of the pillars at the blacksmith and observed the market area while he listened to Teldryn talking with Glover about smithing. He never had picked up a hammer, let alone smithed anything. How could he? With his hands being meant for finer crafting. Ciel’nn ...
Posted Caladran
byHe waited for a day and another day, but Slitter hadn’t had showed up. Mogrul was convinced his guard would be drinking with the reavers, but that didn’t seem to be case at all. He had lost contact with Sildras’ gang, too. Without Slitter or Sildras’ gang ...
Posted Caladran
byThe cold sensation tried to creep in the same bed with Mogrul and he tried to keep it at bay. He wasn’t afraid of anything - why should he be? Slitter was guarding his door right now. Mogrul nodded to himself, then shook his head. Maybe he was becoming ill? Ate the wrong food? No, ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byRoses flowers do not survive long after being separated from the main bush. Expect a blossoming rose to last a maximum of one week after being cut... without additional processing. Certain Altmeri tec...
Posted Delta
byI By the first light of dusk the merchants, crabbers, ropers, tanners, and other townsmen have cleared the muddy streets, leaving Morthal to the dogs, and vagabonds. By night however, the mists came blurring and choking the city. The fog, so thick it made every passageway look like a lonely, omin...
Posted Stryder
byCHAPTER 2 Rays of sun light broke through the branches that hung over the worn path and bathed the ground in patches of gold. A steady crunching could be heard as a lone Orc walked along carrying a large sack over his shoulder. He walked with his face stern and eyes set in f...
Posted Caladran
byA cry of the Bull Netch reached to the young mer’s ears, and Ciel’nn shot up onto his feet. The cry was out one of pain. The Skaal Hunters are at it again! The mer let out a hiss as he left the trama roots behind and began to look for the hunters. This time he’d show no...
Posted Solias
byChapter Three 8th of First Seed, 4th Era 199 – Near Nornal, on the Western Shore of the Reed River, Cyrodiil After leaving the Imperial Camp, the squad headed straight for Leyawiin. Staying off the main roads and not really following any existing paths through the forest, they marche...
Posted Caladran
byIn his large and comfy bed of fine canvas, in the middle of the soft cushion pillows Mogrul slept. Next to him slept his lover, chained. He liked her that way - not able to escape. On his nightstand was a heavy leather pouch, full of coins of azura’s silver. Mogrul was satisfied an...
Posted Golden Fool
byYou will have come to hate me by the end of this recording and it pains me that that is the case. For all that I will have done and for all that I am about to do I am sorry, these words will mean nothing to you but still I am sorry. As you know, the original reason that I joined the Railroa...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Journal of Ralis Sedarys, Volume 19 Moving on to Solstheim next, chasing after vague rumors of this Kolbjorn Barrow. My patron seems confident we can find the Relics of Azhidal out here. I'm a bit skeptical, but so long as he pays well, I'll dig wherever the old coot likes. I...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byNothing is more revolting to a person than the sorry spectacle of another person enslaved by that derivative of moon-sugar known as "skooma." And nothing is less appetizing than listening to the pathetic tales of humiliation and degradation associated with a victim of this addictive drug. ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byBanker´s Bet by Porbert Lyttumly It was a perfectly ordinary day at the main office of the Bank of Daggerfall. Normal transactions took place: deposits were deposited, withdrawals were withdrawn, house mortgages were collected, letters of credit were golded. When a teller named Clyton J. W...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThe art of rose-breeding is believed to have originated in High Rock, pioneered by Ayleid wizards experimenting with plant reproductive morphology and popularised by Breton slaves. ...
Posted Caladran
byIn front of the shrine of Boethiah, Ciel’nn meditated in silence while he pondered the situation of Raven Rock, and how he would get rid of Slitter. He needed to do it to get closer to the hogger. He had to admit; he wasn’t a tactician at all, but perhaps the opportunity would presen...
Posted Karver the Lorc
bySo you wish to summon the Dark Brotherhood? You wish to see someone dead? Pray, child. Pray, and let the Night Mother hear your plea. You must perform that most profane of rituals - the Black Sacrament. Create an effigy of the intended victim, assembled from actual body parts, in...
Posted Caladran
byPeople disappear…and Redoran Guard does nothing.The Orc was talking to Garyn Ienth in a threatening way. Words were exchanged and Fetis seemed to cower while Slitter was glaring at him. They left the mer alone and moved to the next mer on their list; Fetis Alor. The same i...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe City of Inkseeds rose from the desert, shining and decadent. Somehow, it still stood. I crossed through the gate, and the beast knew exactly where to take me: the way worn by beggars and poets. The only place a man of my appetites can find satisfaction. I'm not proud, but then, nobody ever is....
Posted Delta
byAmong the numerous faiths in Tamriel, the most widespread and popular religion is the Imperial Pantheon of the Nine and its influence expanded in parallel to the reach of the Tamrielic Empire. Founded by prophetess Alessia I in the 1st Era, Imperial Pantheon, originally consisting of Eight Divines...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byOn a cliff overlooking the Alik’r Desert, underneath the glare of a bloodred sunset, light and dark clashed. &...
Posted Delta
byWe, Keeper Alberic of High Rock and Keeper Tyr of Skyrim, believers and servants of Stendarr, the Divine of Mercy and Justice with a heavy heart have come to a consensus to excommunicate our brothers and sisters of the Cyrodiil Chapter of the Vigil for the crime of breaking their Oath of Duty by t...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by‘Runil, Runil, come play tag with me!’ &...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byWARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (very) ADULT CONTENT! The rose is an extremely pretty flower, fragrant of scent, vibrant of colour, but also prickly beyond compare. Any man coveting the rosebu...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThe Shadeclaws’ Hall of Spirits was the single largest structure in Tsukikage, greater in volume than even the central administrative b...
Posted Stryder
byCHAPTER ONE “Do you see them?” The whispered words were barely audible over the cacophony of insects in the night. “Not yet, but they won’t stay hidden for long. I have more soldiers sweeping the forest as we speak.” Came...
Posted Stryder
byFORWARD Wanting to delve into Skyrim again, I decided that I wanted to do something different and play the game in a way that I hadn’t played before. The first thing I did was create an Orc. I had never played one and decided I’d give it a shot. Next,...
Posted Stryder
byGrowing up as an outsider, Grogon had always felt alone and unwanted. When a sequence of events push him out of the only home he’s ever known, he must either learn to survive or die trying. Meeting new people, learning who to trust, and how to fight will all come in handy...
Posted Delta
byLycanthropes or more popularly known as Werewolves are a form of therianthropy where the victim takes the form of a wolf creature. Like other forms of therianthropy, lycanthropy is the result of a curse, or blessing to some by the Daedric Prince of the Hunt, Hircine. While lycanthropy is the most ...
Posted Delta
byXV Falrielle felt something in her nose that burned white hot like a fire, her head spun faster than a top, and her stomach turned. When she tried to snort it out, she fell on the ground with a hard thud. Not a floor as she initially thought but sand. She spat and when she tried to move, she felt...
Posted Delta
byXIII The cave reminded Falrielle of the mine: the ever encroaching darkness and the staleness of the air buckled her nerves for every step she took. There was a key difference however was that in this cave Falrielle could hear and smell water, an underground river from the snow that melted on the...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byYou are a candle Of flickering flame And I the moth your fire singed You are a snake Of slithering lust Your wet coils on my flesh So tightly wrapped You are a bride Of velvety midnight &...
Posted DeltaFox
byIs it on? Good. Alright. My name is James Darwin. The surname might sound familiar to some of you. The surname of a great scientist and explorer. My father, also named James, took it after coming to the Capital Wasteland. That's right, I'm from the Capital Wasteland, far to the south. You ...
Posted Delta
byXI The following weeks was a return to the old days for Falrielle albeit less bloody. She drifted from settlement to settlement, seeking odd jobs and other low skill work: no one was paying for a killing and she couldn’t read enough for something more. Like the old days, Falrielle once agai...
Posted Caladran
byThe desperate sounds of the Bull Netch were nearly heartbreaking for Ciel’nn. He found himself disgusted when the Skaal hunters had asked him to join the hunt. The young mer had declined and wished them luck with a sneer.With a chitin bow in his hand, Ciel’nn observed...
Posted Delta
byIX From the edge of camp to the deep of the forest, Brant had been talking nonstop on the plan. If he was in the Legion, Falrielle thought he would of have been flogged twice and discharged a long time ago for loose lips. At first he kept it short and simple. Eventually more and more details were...
Posted Solias
byChapter Two 7th of First Seed, 4th Era 199 – Imperial Camp North of Cheydinhal The sounds of the blacksmith’s forge and hammers striking anvils were nothing out of the ordinary in the Imperial camp. Those sounds being heard after the sun had set was. Bastian had worked the same...
Posted Caladran
byCiel'nn scowled at the fact that Raven Rock had been an Imperial settlement once. The Imperials had been everywhere, poking their noses in where they didn't belong. He was very aware of the fact of the place belonged to the Great House Redoran. Still, he focused on watching the p...
Posted Caladran
byMy DarknessBefore you, there was darknessAnd in that darkness I was alone.As long as I’m alone it’ll wrap around me,twist me, choke me in its black webs.It whispers I’ll be free if I kill,If I kill, I don’t know if I’ll be the same (anymore).Then you came on m...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by[This book is a translated account of Nchunak's travels among the various colonies of the Dwemer explaining the theories of Kagrenac.] I made inquiry as to the state of enlightenment among the people he spoke for. He answered that with respect to the theories of Kagrenac, there wa...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe infinite archives of Hermaeus Mora are the ultimate treasure. Its innumerable shelves and countless books carry the weight of all knowledge. Therein, the diligent reader can find all that was, all that is, and all that will be. Followers of the Divines, content in their dark cloisters...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Scripture of the Word, First: 'All language is based on meat. Do not let the sophists fool you.' Second: 'The third walking path explores hysteria without fear. The efforts of madmen are a society of itself, but only if they are written. The wise may substitute one l...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 5 Final With a long finger under his lower lip Maros eyed the tribal tattoos on Ciel’nn’s arms. It had been a surprise, but not a bad one. It was curious - the younger mer didn’t do anything special unless it meant something to him. And if the tatto...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Scripture of the Wheel, First: 'The Spokes are the eight components of chaos, as yet solidified by the law of time: static change, if you will, something the lizard gods refer to as the Striking. That is the reptile wheel, coiled potential, ever-preamble to the never-action.' ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by[The Book of Dawn and Dusk is a collections of sayings and aphorisms attributed variously to the Tribunals and to their saints and servants. Many of these sayings have become common cliches of everyday life in Morrowind. The following selection of slogans will illustrate many of the simplest notio...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byAUTHOR'S NOTE: The original version of this short story was written quite a while ago during last year's AMOSS. a time when I was not nearly as familiar with the site's text editor, and did not come out the way I wanted it to. The images were too poorly integrated and what I tried to do with paragra...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 4 It had taken a while for Ciel’nn to decide if he’d go to Neo Davon and visit Celani’s grave to pay his respects. It was a chance to meet Celani’s parents - Ciel’nn felt a shudder go through his body as he thought about it. He dreaded to meet her par...
Posted Delta
byVII They had been walking for hours through familiar roads and pathways and the gods be kind; the day was far cooler than the day before. Matthias said nothing through the journey and neither did Falrielle; she was busy thinking – reflecting on her life. When Matthias finally called for a s...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 3 The apartment looked like no one had used it for years. Dust was gathering in every corner. It would take some time to clean. Ciel’nn sighed as he eyed his old apartment - he had spent time in here with his cousin and learning alchemy. It had been his small sanctuary after...
Posted Delta
byV The day was long and hard and the Vigilants worked from noon to night helping whoever they could whenever they could in whatever way they could. No deaths, a bittersweet sign of good fortune for the miners by Falrielle’s account. Verner, the foreman with the hair of fire and his wife, the...
Posted Delta
byI Under reconstruction Previous Chapter: Just a Formality III &n...
Posted Solias
byChapter One 7th of First Seed, 4th Era 199 – Southeast of Bruma, at the foot of the Jerell Mountains, Cyrodiil. It was approaching midnight when a group of Imperial soldiers came upon a small camp under the cover of a cliff overhang a few miles east of Bruma. The fires burned...
Posted Solias
byAs a soldier, Bastian thought he was doing what he was meant to do. Things are about to change for him to prove otherwise. * * * *
Posted Delta
byIn common speech, ‘Knight-Errant’ and ‘Hedge Knight’ are two interchangeable terms. However in professional soldiering, a distinction is made. Knight-Errants are drifters who wander Tamriel to enforce justice and other ideological concerns. Knight-Errants are generally not ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 2 The two weeks travel on foot wore Ciel’nn out because he didn’t want to buy a guar. He didn’t have a lot of things with him and traveling lightly was usually a smart choice. He had slept in safe enough shelter outside, only to wake up to stare at a s&rs...
Posted DeltaFox
by"It's just good bussiness." "Gather around everyone, and hear the tale of the infamous Innkeeper. Now, many of you heard the legend of this bounty hunter but you may not now the entire story. You see, he was no ordinary man, for he was undead. I don't mean like a vampire, but as a man wit...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 1 The trade ship arrived at the harbor of Blacklight in the late evening. The journey had been uneventful which to the Dunmer was thankful. Traveling by ship should make one refreshed, but it made the mer tired.His plans were to rent a room for the next couple of days befo...
Posted Caladran
byThis is mini story that happens after "Protected, no longer" story. Mainly focusing on Ciel'nn and his doings at homeland and his recovery. I hope the chapters won't be boring, but I felt I need to write this one before we jump onto something bigger. This is part two of what I wil...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byOne more time, old cat. The desert’...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by2nd of Sun's Dawn, 4E 202 Thank Hircine bastard was whiter than the Jerrals, thought Skjor as he barreled down the road on Allie, clinging to her for dear life. His hands were white-knuckled, not out of fear, but from the sheer strength he needed just to hold on to her. He l...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by16th of First Seed, 4E 210 The continuous ringing of metal hitting metal echoed through a room with white walls made of marble, creating a deafening sound slowly reaching an unbearable cadence. A male Redguard and a female Nord were chasing each other from one end of the room to t...
Posted Teineeva
byJanuary 29, 2288 I think I’ll never get tired of walking into Diamond City. The “city” was still a shithole but at least every time I walked in it was becoming my own shithole faster and faster. Of course, the city was resisting. Hell, someone had already started to build a new ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 39 (Final) Ciel’nn was studying new alchemy recipes while sipping his tea. He had found a new book for advanced poisons which had peaked his interest, but his focus wasn’t sharp. It was as if something was bothering him.He was waiting for Ce’vale to come ...
Posted Caladran
by(Picture: https://alexeyrudikov.deviantart.com/) Sathis Varryn damned the day when he had agreed to accompany this Nord mercenary Kjar for a hunt of the notorious necromancer, Gothren, on Vvardenfell. It was the reason for his current demise and in truth the reason why he felt so numb a...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 38 Ciel’nn sat on the bed while his new friend, Maros, closed the door. The older male Dunmer turned and frowned at him; the bruise was visible on his the right side of his face. He had ran away after Maltrys had forced him to get some bonemold from a tomb, then they...
Posted Paws
byHer once-vibrant armour was darkened by blood and soot, scuffed and marred by the marks of war. The sword she held, once-gleaming, was now sullied and tarnished; and her shield, scarred. Her face was streaked by ash and tears, and the midnight-black and wild, bouncy locks of her hair were now ash-...
Posted DeltaFox
by"I see you fight with words, like the others under the flag of the Bear." Night time was slowly approaching as the NCR troopers prepared their defenses, expecting their enemy, the Legion, to invade at any moment and make a push across Hoover Dam. Overlooking the defenses was the now legen...
Posted Amornar
by*Warning some language and mature content* My Lord Chief-Chiurgeon Vilentius Malorius Senatus of the Order of the Hands of Mara, Sir, attached is the report you requested. It took me some time to track down the original document as much of the field notes were lost during the Soulburst and the fal...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 37 He had nowhere to run, and the old mer had him cornered. Maltrys had that mean look on his face. That mean look meant only one thing - he was about to get a beating, again. Ciel’nn knew why; he had tried to protect his mother from the violent assault that ...
Posted Medieval
byThis space is for The Elder Scrolls Fan Project Game Here you will find about in-gmae characters, their personal features, habilities, skills, even a short background story about them. Main Characters The Dark Legion Cult Characters Stentius Tereno Sukki Vahnnei Veelike...
Posted DeltaFox
by"Whatever it takes! Hold the line!" Shady Sands, former capital of the New California Republic - 1st April 2369. "Gather around children." said the old man. "I have a new story for you this evening." "Is it about the black dragon?" asked one of the kids. The old man answ...
Posted Paul
byIn this part of the Adventures of Sandaro we are going to talk about levelling. The purpose of levelling changed in Elder Scrolls Online with the release of the One Tamriel patch in 2016. Up to that point, game content was levelled in the various zones in the game. So, for example, Auridon was for...
Posted Teineeva
byJanuary 28, 2288 Another great day, I thought walking out of my old vault. I wiped my hands with an old handkerchief, bloody motor oil was a pain to get out of a good suit. It was dirty work, but I was finally starting to get somewhere with this little project of mine. The fat old ghoul would soo...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 12 ‘And then what did you do?’ Torako said, studying his student more intently than usual. &n...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Foul language and dark themes, for adult readers 1st of Sun’s Dawn, 202, nightfall “Skjor?” A hushed whisper brought Skjor out of his thoughts and his eye lazily veered to its left, briefly catching the black and white form of Koor wagging hi...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 36 Still not comprehending what had happened. There was a Dremora Lord and it had happened so quickly… blood.Shaking, he held Celani’s body tightly against himself. He prayed to the three to spare her, but deep inside he knew it was too late. She had died in f...
Posted Paul
byThere are a few different types of dungeon in Elder Scrolls Online – but since this a guide about playing solo there is just one that we will talk about…. Delves. What are delves? A solo delve in ESO is a small cave, ruin or dungeon that is specifically designed for one person....
Posted Caladran
byChapter 35 Ciel’nn shifted in the guard’s armor. It smelled bad! It was too big for him to wear, but he had no choice in the matter. He had escorted Celani to Neo Davon’ temple and waited outside, watching the people going in and out. His thoughts spiraled around...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
by--------------------------------------Chapter 2 - Emiya, can I see your Sword?-------------------------------------- I won’t be ashamed to admit it, but that the journey to Markarth was particularly arduous for me. Even though I'd been here multiple times with Luvia, the climate and wildness ...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byThe true worth of a Magus isn’t in their individual skill, or even in their family line. Well, that second statement could be said to be a lie depending on who you ask, personally, I think that the family line is incredibly important but if I had a younger sister she probably wouldn’t ...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
by*SMACKS HEAD INTO KEYBOARD FOR 2 HOURS* Right, so I've tried to write this thing twice, and both times I've managed to either accidentally delete the Word Document (don't ask) or my internet decided to turn itself off as soon as I tried to upload (it happens more often than you think). So t...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 34 Darkness always had been with him. Even when he was scared, when he was with friends, or alone. It was now, too. Ciel’nn was sitting in a dark and cold cave, or it looked like a cave. He wasn’t sure. Not a single source of light was to be found. Normally it would ha...
Posted HaggisHunter
byHaving adjusted the Stormcloak uniform to fit her, Danifae finally felt it was time to get out and explore Windhelm. She and her friends had been guests of Ulfric in the upper guestrooms of the Palace of the Kings, but she was getting restless. Staying here, she wasn't getting any closer to finding ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byWords of the Wind May I shrink to dust In your cold, wild Wastes, And may my tongue speak Its last hymn to your winds. I pray for the herder That whistles to his guar at play. I pray for the hunter That stalks the white walkers. I pray for the wise one That seeks under th...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byWorld 17 is perhaps the most interesting of the worlds that we’ve monitored so far, simply because of the way Magic works in it. Rather than be defined by the simple act of willing a spell into existence, it’s a world with incredibly strict rules and formulas that only the gods themselve...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byMad Spirits Spirits that are forced to remain in our world against their will may become mad spirits, or ghosts. Some spirits are bound to this world because of some terrible circumstances of their death, or because of some powerful emotional bond to a person, place, or thing. These are c...
Posted Paul
byBack in Chapter 5 of this guide, we discussed how to spend those first few precious skill points to make your character viable in combat and adventuring around Tamriel. Essentially, my recommendation was that the first ten or so skill points should be spent in acquiring the class skills and c...
Posted Caladran
byESO Story Saturalia MeetingCast: Ciel’nn, Nathaniel (mine) / Mendan, Vevan (my sibling’s)Place: Glenumbra, Daggerfall Rosy Lion Inn___The Rosy Lion Inn was noisy when the two vampires walked in, and the younger vampire looked around. His lips curved into a smirk as he saw a lonely Breton...
Posted Ben W
by*~Isran~* Frost Fall 21, 4E 203 “You’ve got to be joking,” I mumbled. “Afraid not Isran,” Agmaer replied. “Ruunvald was… weird.” “So you’d have me believe.” I glared and pointed at the surrounding Vigilan...
Posted Paul
byIn this part of our ESO Beginners Guide we are going to have a quick look at ‘Ultimates’, what they are and how to use them in gameplay. Let’s start with some of the basics Ultimates start to become available when your class skills reach Level 12 - although Armo...
Posted Ben W
by*~Serana Volkihar~* Frost Fall 19, 4E 203 Bitterness. Tasteless. Gray. Bleak. Damn Windhelm was depressing and we just walked through the gates! It may have been Frost Fall but the wind was already sending chills down even the hardiest of Nords in the city. A light ...
Posted DeltaFox
byThe year is 201. of the Fourth Era. Skyrim is in the midst of a bloody civil war while the Thalmor watch from their embassy in Solitude. Brothers and fathers spill each others blood while the Emperor sits on his throne in the Imperial City, afraid to move a finger without getting permissio...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 33 Ciel’nn observed the bandits and the guards fighting before he got bored. He turned to move on when he heard the girl’s scream. With a sigh, Ciel’nn turned around and saw the bandits moving closer to the female Dunmer. Damn it! There wasn’t much ...
Posted Paul
byFood glorious food? Like all Khajiit, San-daro enjoys her food and drinks – especially if sweetened with moon sugar. Right from the very start of the game, she has been collecting ingredients, picking up any recipes that are not nailed down (and a few that were…) and taking ad...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byIldari’s Journal Volume I. The fools have taken me in. Weak, pathetic men intent on looting this ancient fortress with their crude mining. Niyya is pleasant enough. I may choose to spare her when the time comes. I'm still weak from Neloth's betrayal. He promised me power a...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Code of Malacath: A Sellsword's Guide to the Orc Strongholds by Amanda Alleia Mercenary "No one bests an Orc." I don't need you to guess how many times I've heard that boast in some dingy tavern or screamed at the top of the lungs by some fellow sellsword with too much fi...
Posted Ben W
by~*Lights-in-Shadow~* The camp was desolate, void of people and noise save for the occasional breeze and biting wind. A couple of tents were fully made with belongings still contained within. The only sign of life was the smoldering fire pit before us. “This sure paints an eer...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byForeign Views of Dunmeri Ancestor Worship and Spirit Magic The Altmeri and Bosmeri cultures also venerate their ancestors, but only by respecting the orderly and blissful passage of these spirits from this world to the next. That is, Wood Elves and High Elves believe it is cruel and unnat...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Ancestors are among us. They are never farther away than the Waiting Door. The Ancestors are not departed. The dead are not under the earth. Their spirits are in the restless wind, in the fire's voice, in the foot-smoothed step. Pay heed to these things, and you will know your absent ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 32 “Look at me, whelp!” Maltrys sneered in a venomous tone.Ciel’nn looked from his mother’s dead body to the old mer. Something shifted dangerously inside him. His hands became fists. Maltrys himself was a twisted sight to look at.He was alone with the twis...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byGhosts Walk Among Them The departed spirits of the Dunmeri, and perhaps those of all races, persist after death. The knowledge and power of departed ancestors benefit the bloodlines of Dunmeri Houses. The bond that forms between living family members and their immortal ancestors is partly blood, ...
Posted DeltaFox
byMANKIND Part 1-6 Teaser "Oh my God!" said Isaac as he and his group saw the wasteland for the first time. Everyone was panicking as Isaac was trying to calm them down. At that moment they saw someone approaching them. The man wore a green jacket and had a shotgun on his back. Isaa...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byVivec lay with Molag Bal for eighty days and eight, though headless. In that time, the Prince placed the warrior-poet's feet back and filled them with the blood of Daedra. In this way Vivec's giant-form remained forever harmless to good earth. The Pomegranate Banquet brought many spirits back from...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAs the Hortator pondered the first lesson of ruling kings, Vivec wandered into the Mourning Hold and found that Ayem was with a pair of lovers. Seht had divided himself again. Vivec then leapt through into their likenesses to observe, but he gained no secrets that he did not already know. He left ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byFall From Glory by Nithilis Lidari The Thieves Guild of Skyrim is something of an enigma. Within the last few decades, their order has gone from one of the largest, most influential criminal organizations in all of Tamriel to a small group of stragglers barely able to wreak havoc in thei...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byCrush, Slash, Bash and Stab by Weapon-Master Grutsug "Grutsug," people ask me, "What weapon should I use? There are just so many choices!" Why, yes, my less-battle-savvy little friends, there are! But not to worry; you don't need to choose just one. In fact, if you're anything like me, y...
Posted DeltaFox
byMankind Prologue "Take cover!" yelled Isaac as he and his squad dived behind a wrecked truck. They got ambushed while on patrol west of Anchorage by a group of Chinese soldiers. "Private! What's the situation!?" asked Isaac. The Private responded. "I see three men on the ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byOrcs and Their Tusks An Informal Study by Folms Selet What is the fascination the typical Orc has with his (or her) own tusks? I swear, if they aren't constantly polishing or sharpening the damn things, they're studying them in whatever reflective surface is at hand or looking longingly...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byFor these were the days of Resdaynia, when Chimer and Dwemer lived under the wise and benevolent rule of the ALMSIVI and their champion the Hortator, though the Dwemer had become foolish and challenged their masters. Out of their fortresses they came with golden ballistae that walked and ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe simulacrum of the netchiman's wife who carried the egg of Vivec within it went back to looking for the lands of the Indoril. Along the journey many more spirits came to see it and offer instructions to its son-daughter, the future glorious invisible warrior-poet of Vvardenfell, Vivec. ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 11 As a child, Aenir of Skywatch had enjoyed painting. It had been o...
Posted Paul
by‘Where should you spend your skill points?’ It’s one of the most common beginner questions that gets asked on ESO forums. There no hard and fast ‘right’ answer, but there are a few principles that should be born in mind. Without a grasp on these foundational ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 31 He was gathering plants in the nearby woods. The woods were quiet even if it was evening. A tender scent of flowers filled the air as he picked them up and put them into the basket. Ciel’nn only hoped Maltrys wasn’t being too harsh fon his mother. The ...
Posted Caedrus
byPrologue 201, Suns height, Morndas, 17 Kerillian StormWeaver "So, I'm supposed to keep you from stirring up trouble." The way she said it made it clear it wasn't a question. "What? I'm here to assist you in-" She cut me off before I could finish, snappin...
Posted Caedrus
byHello all, this is going to be my first time posting anything on this site or any sort of forum at all really, besides on the introduce yourself page here. I don't have the means to do anything fancy right now and I don't even know how to hyperlink my posts here but we'll figure it out as we go. My ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAlways take care when dealing with women. They see things we do not. A smile. A glance. They mean nothing to us, everything to them. They twist their smiles to meet our own. They avert a gaze just so. Watch them closely. They rule the world; they just don't know it. 8th of Morning St...
Posted Meli
byIn the morning I awoke to the sounds of Hulda and her assistant preparing for the coming day. The ground floor room I had been ushered to the previous night was small but clean, a single bed and chest of drawers filled the room, with a small window and tapestry, depicting Kynareth, hanging beside it...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byStrange Rituals of the Orsimer A Study of Death Rites of the People of Tamriel By Chaplain Jorden, Priest of Arkay As a devout follower of the god of burials and funeral rites, I have dedicated my life to the study of the ceremonies and rituals performed by the various races of Tamriel ...
Posted Delta
byStandard of the Imperial Knights For most of Septim Empire and to the early periods of the Stormcrown Interregnum, the Imperial Legion’s infantry doctrine remained the same. The common legionary armed with a shield, a shortsword, a helmet and body armour fights in a group ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 30 Ciel’nn looked at the blue fire torches and the cones on the walls. The corridor felt like it went on forever as he strolled ahead. For his trouble, he didn’t see any door that would lead out of the place. He kept walking until he became tired, and stopped t...
Posted DeltaFox
by"What it means to be human." What happens when you throw a group of ordinary suburban citizens into a post-apocalyptic radioactive world? According to the laws of evolution, they will either adapt to the new and dangerous enviroment or go extinct. A group of survivors are going to have to...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byUnderstanding House Dres By Solamar Dres, Grand Historian for the House, Written in the 84th Year of the Golden Peace House Dres, one of the Great Houses of the Dunmer, prized agrarian pursuits above all else. The House built its fortune on saltrice plantations and slave labor wh...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe streets were scorched by the relentless onslaught of the sun, the tiles of the pavement emitting heat under people’s feet. But it didn’t seem to bother those people at all, the crowded streets being sufficient proof of that. There were still several hours before sunset and the City...
Posted Paul
byYou’re not going to get far into Elder Scrolls Online without being forced to fight. Yes, you can get around in Tamriel without getting into too many scrapes – but there is no way to avoid combat altogether. I know people have done pacifist playthroughs in Skyrim, but I wouldn'...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus 29th Last Seed 4E 201 I heard the door creaked open and a tall shadow loomed over my bed. Knowing who it probably was standing at the doorway, I quickly turned away and wrapped myself in my fur blanket, covering my entire body except for my face. It was si...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 29 The road to Neo Davon had been less populated than Ciel’nn had thought. He barely had seen anyone since the morning, but the young Dunmer didn’t mind. He was gathering plants for his alchemy study and hadn’t planned to go far as New Davon. It was a new place to ...
Posted FlamezSword
byA Day to Remember The thick, heavy fog began to set in as he frantically marked his way across the marshy swamps of Morthal; the dense waters pulling at the hems of his cloak like undead rising from their graves. He had searched the landscape for what felt like hours since they’d left...
Posted Tenebrous
byMemoirs of Mundus: The Amulet of the Lich, An Orc Fairy Tale Ian S. McClure Once upon a time, there was a stronghold in the Jerall Mountains, whose name has been lost thanks to time, and to humans' meddling with our history. Though this stronghold was once mighty, it had fallen on hard tim...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by1st of Sun's Dawn, 4E 202 “You will owe me a lot more than just one case of Black Briar for this, Veteran.” Griped Eorlund Grey-Mane. “Get your hammer out of your arse, you old nag. Here’s your coin.” Skjor replied, handing the smith an addit...
Posted StopTalkingAtMe
byThe Parting Glass Part OneThe Rats of Bravil "All the money that e'er I had,I spent it in good company.And all the harm ever I done,Alas! it was to none but me,And all I have done for the want of wit,To memory now I can't recall,So fill to me the parting glass,Good night and joy be with yo...
Posted StopTalkingAtMe
by"Let's get something straight before we begin: almost everything you have ever heard about me is a lie." In the year 394 in the Third Era a ragged little five-year-old boy came into the care of a Breton woman running an ill-reputed wayside in on the road between Skingrad and Bravil. This is...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 10 Lencius knew from the moment they came that his letter hadn’t gone through quickly enough.  ...
Posted Gnewna
by13th Sun’s Dusk, College of Winterhold Finally a moment to myself. Not entirely surprised that Mercer is a duplicitous bastard, although I’ll admit the extent of it is, well, more than I expected. I woke up outside the barrow with a painful, but mainly healed, throat. Karliah wa...
Posted DeltaFox
byThe year is 4E 201. and Skyrim is at war. The Legion fights against the rebel Stormcloaks for the control of the province while the Thalmor manipulate the events from the shadows. To make the situation worse, the dragons have returned after thousands of years to bring about the destruction of Nirn. ...
Posted Gnewna
by8th Sun’s Dusk, Solitude Spent the night in the Winking Skeever. Slept very little, when I did drift off I woke – within minutes, I’m told, from the most horrible, unsettling nightmares. And yet I remember nothing but the vaguest details, only the feeling of terror...
Posted Paul
byIf you’ve been following along with this guide we’ve covered character creation – including race and class choice – and the very beginnings of getting to grips with the basics of the game once you step out into Tamriel. Our titular character, San-daro has survived th...
Posted Gnewna
by5th Sun’s Dusk “One of the guards made some smart comment yesterday about ‘conjuring him up a warm bed’… I’m starting to think a spell like that might actually be worth…” he shuddered “studying.” Nerussa screwed her eyes up, hop...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 9 Pain washing over him, wrapping around him, encompassing him like a foul-smelling blanket. ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byTestimonials on Mushroom Towers By Minerva Calo, Associate Chronicler The Telvanni, the most mysterious of the Great House in all respects, features one of the most looming curiosities - both literally and figuratively - the mushroom structures which they live and work within. The House ...
Posted Paul
byDuring the course of the tutorial you are going to start levelling up – you will go from level 1 to level 2 by something an innocuous as picking the lock on the slaver hut on Firemoth Island. This will give you your first major choice after starting the game – namely where to p...
Posted Nao
byFaelireth Faelireth awoke with a gasp that echoed throughout the room, resonating the same fear and anguish occupied in her breath. The light from above seared her eyes. Pain palpitated in her head steadily with her toiling heart. The past tangled with the present as she struggled...
Posted HaggisHunter
byExiting Korvanjund, the party made their slow way up the steps to where the horses were tethered. They carefully put down Gina's body and Ralof settled down with a groan. The scouts hacked down some branches to tie together into a sledge to drag Gina's body back to Windhelm. Whilst the sledges were ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 8 For the first time since he drank of the Clear Flask, Harrow felt his heart race over sixty beats per minute.  ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byCelestial Serpent, hear my prayer! Oh, Serpent, who descends from the sky, listen to my unworthy voice and raise me up. Oh, Serpent, who sheds the Worldskin to return us to a simpler, better time, hear my humble words and make a place for me in your nest. Oh, Ser...
Posted DeltaFox
byElder Scrolls Online Tale Assassin's Path It is the year 582 of the Second Era. The Emperor of Tamriel has dissapeared and three great alliances are formed to conquer Cyrodiil and take control of the Ruby Throne: Aldmeri Dominion, Ebonhearth Pact and the Daggerfall Covenant. To make things...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThe Headache He was reluctant to part with the Gauldur amulet. But Ossien had enjoyed its benefits for long enough. Though his home directly outside of Whiterun’s capital could accommodate even the most zealous of hoarders, Ossien knew when to keep something—...
Posted Paul
byThis one does not to look in mirror to know that she is pretty One of the questions often asked is: ‘Does race matter in ESO?’. In most cases, what people mean by that question is whether the choice of race (which is made at character creation and then locked in) will negatively affec...
Posted Paul
byThis one thinks that Fonten might come to regret drinking so much happy juice, no? ...and, may San-daro be bold enough to opine 'Look what the cat dragged in..'? Firemoth Island is small crescent-shaped outcrop just off the coast of Seyda Neen in the Inner Sea. If you played ...
Posted DeltaFox
byWell, for the past several months, I was struggling a bit about which story to write. I posted a few ToCs here and there, but that didn't really kick off. I got writers block, and while I did have the genral plot of my stories planned out, I didn't know what to write in between. So, I decided to tra...
Posted Exuro
byA few more turns and the roast should be cooked through, Valus thought in amusement as he watched a bundle of damp cloth rotate before the hearth fire in the afterglow of a full stomach and warm shelter. Kaera had wolfed her share of the meal down in half the time and was now hoping that a rotisseri...
Posted Felkros
bySylos squinted at the sun, judging its position. “We’ve got only a few hours till the sun’s down, I want this whole camp packed up by nightfall!” He groaned at the voice of his commander. Their ragtag “army” was much more freeform and less discipline...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 28 Ciel’nn viewed the small room with a minor interest — this room belonged to a Dunmer mage. Why was he there, he had not slightest clue, but he continued to observe. A dark, expensive robe was neatly folded on the bed and a pair of enchanted shoes was put next ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 7 Relnar couldn’t sleep. He turned over, shivering under his f...
Posted Teineeva
by20th of Evening Star, 4E195, Windhelm Why is it taking him so long? She shivered as a late evening breeze ran down the abandoned street and through her unkempt hair. If something happened to him she would never forgive herself or that Calixto creep. She had asked Aventus to climb in throu...
Posted Exuro
byHigh in the mountains of Haafingar a white hare crested a bank of snow under clear skies. Its nose twitched at the heavy scent of iron drifting through the air and it hopped towards the source, a red spreading from a form surrounded by virgin powder. Atop the blanket of its own life, a fox t...
Posted DeltaFox
byIt is the year 2289. It has been two years since the Brotherhood of Steel entered the Commonwealth and started a war against the Institute. Two years since Boston found peace. Two years since we liberated the last synth. We thought that our fight was over and many of us left. Deacon, Glory...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe tavern was slowly becoming crowded as the city’s guards ended their daily patrolling and crashed for the night at Winking Skeever’s, to let off some steam, as well as with people who just ended their day, looking for a drink or just a hot meal. There was a strange atmospher...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“You can't save him,” Decimus suddenly said, with a voice clear and strong and Äelberon frowned, involuntarily taking a step back. He felt the dark magic rising as a midnight tide, drowning the room and Decimus was right at the middle of it. He had tried to stop it with hi...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 6 ‘Yamayubi!’ Harrow shouted, his voice tinged with frustration as he brought his hand down in a smiting motion. The dummy in front of him remained standing...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAll four of them were staring down the hole in the wall, down the stairs drowning in darkness. Decimus could swear the darkness was calling to him, inviting him to plunge into its cold embrace and let it swallow him whole between its welcoming thighs. He suddenly shook his head, c...
Posted Smail
bySome minutes after finishing my fine meal of poultry, I then came to be walking through the stone paths within this new land of Skyrim. The air of this land was thin and clear, crisp and clean. It failed to portray quite the sense of security as the stuffy warmth of Cyrodiil, yet I have always found...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThey were standing in front of a door, the silent and disturbing aura of Solitude hanging heavily on their shoulders and Decimus looked at the Altmer standing next to him. Äelberon was just as tired as Decimus, the Mer was only better at hiding it. The events of the day were resting o...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 275 The Final Piece of the Puzzle The mere mention of Kul-et’s name was enough to bring Sotek’s feet to a stop. His eyes closed tightly as he turned around to Sasha so he could ask her about the new Companion member. “What about Kul-et?” “We&r...
Posted DeltaFox
byComing in from High Rock, a ship from the East Empire Company stops in the port of Anvil on the west coast of Cyrodiil. Aboard the ship is an Imperial hailing from Wayrest. Traveling for the past eight months, he has been looking for the infamous Grey Fox. The man that has murdered his entire fami...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byI’m going to kill him, club him to death. Shove his head up his nose and I don't fucking care it's not possible! What the fuck was he thinking? Decimus roughly slammed the door to the small quarters in the dungeon where Ronnie was waiting for him. The Mer didn’t even flinch at ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThe dungeon guards, clad in Solitude’s red, bowed slightly in his presence and he acknowledged them with a curt nod as he glided gracefully down the stone steps leading deep into the bowels of Castle Dour, his arms folded backwards at the elbows. His favorite position for them and part of hi...
Posted Felkros
byArlya’s POV This wasn’t happening. I blinked. I blinked again, keeping my eyes closed this time. When I opened them, the student was still there. “You put on the magic ring you found in the ancient ruins. The ruins we found had a secret extension, which is now bei...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 27 The Daedra looked at him with a careless expression. It was a different one and its mouth moved, but Ciel’nn couldn’t hear a thing. The only thing he heard was the time distortion struck in the distance. Is this in the same reality as in the previous dream? ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byBelrand yawned before taking another sip of his watered mead. That it was watered did nothing to warm his still chilling bones, but it was morning, and while he enjoyed his mead like any other Nord, drinking it so early was just not proper. A table nearer to the large central hearth would&...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThe Winking Skeever was nearly empty with the exception of a few either brave enough or foolish enough patrons. And there was a very thin line between courage and idiocy. Some were already so drunk they couldn't even put together a coherent sentence and the rest were slowly getting there. ...
Posted Meli
byBy Rubyn Frey In many ways Ji'sari was a typical Khajiit, they have a tendency towards very sweet things and also to develop various abilities that may cause them to cross paths with the authorities. Often as a very young kit, Ji'sari wished to test herself but also had a yearning for som...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThey were standing in front of the cave's mouth, among the bones of three no longer animated skeletons, with wind howling around their bodies and Decimus couldn't help himself anymore. He spit. The saliva was carried by the wind to his left where Belrand was standing and the Nord mercenary jumped ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byO'Death, of ice cold hands, of cruel brands. Come and dance, with your adamance. Spare me another day, In Solitude faraway, spare me another betray, in Solitude of stone and clay. O'Death, I have learned your name, a flickering of cold flame, as darkness came, ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThe tavern was slowly becoming crowded as the city’s guards ended their daily patrolling and crashed for the night at Winking Skeever’s, to let off some steam. An Imperial man sitting at the bar was observing all the people at their tables, chatting, enjoying their dri...
Posted Paws
byI see you still upon your star-patterned path A banner ever-burning On snow-dusted sighs I hear your laugh From Aetherius adjourning. You're like Secunda's light on my nose hoop here Unobtrusively allusive I withdraw more every passing year Under summer's sun, reclusiv...
Posted Casey
byChapter Three: Concerning Bergrimr’s Dispute with Jarl Hralfdan Hralfdanson of Markarth Now when at last Bergrimr had shouted himself hoarse and called Orm indoors to release him from the bonds Dortgljot had bound him with, he was furious to find that she ha...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 5 Ambarro stood still as a statue, his facial muscles bulging as he strained. &nb...
Posted Meli
byBy Rubyn Frey As Ji’sari grew, so did her tendency to be where she should not, her eavesdropping giving her access to information that the lower class Khajiit could never dream of knowing. This led to a deepening distrust of the ruling Khajiit and the Altmeri who kept them in their ...
Posted Medieval
byHello!, Here is my entry for TSC's Book and Terminal Event, it have took me around five days to finish the writing, I was reading lore and thinking it well, is an in-game book mostly about history, is an investigation, also have a small reference related to my TES FAN story I'm creating,I hop...
Posted Casey
byChapter Two: Concerning Bergrimr’s Dispute with The Men of the Reach The tale tells now of how Bergrimr and Dortgljot raise their children, one after the other, and of how they became. Orm was the eldest son, and took after his father in all things. Calm and slow to anger...
Posted Casey
byChapter One: Concerning Thane Bergrimr Anksson and How He Left the Court of Falkreath In the frozen northlands of Tamriel during the early fourth era there lived many families of farmers and sailors who found difficulty in plowing and sailing through ice, and so often a villa...
Posted Casey
byThey of Skyrim tell that in the olden days when there was civil-war upon the land, and also cultists, vampires, and dragons or any other number of miscreants making overt gestures towards the Ending of Nirn, there was nowhere else to be found in any time a merrier band of murder...
Posted Casey
byWelcome, reader dearest, to an on-going romp parodying the ancient Icelandic and Hero saga's of the Norse. The Newer Edda ToC Vo.1 - The Lay of Bergrimr Introduction Chapter One: Concerning Thane Bergrimr Anksson and How He Left the ...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byThey told me that I should probably write a shorter title, but I suppose this will have to do. I mean, it's only 10 words, 50 something letters, and a number. I once knew this man who wrote about *ahem* "The collective powers of the unending and never dying species of the Apostle Ancestors, their ...
Posted Meli
byBy Rubyn Frey Our tale begins in Elsweyer, with a kit who was a little too curious, finding herself amongst the feet of the elders in the markets or climbing onto the low sloping roofs and finding hiding spots to overhear the more noble Khajiit or visiting Justicas. Our kit, Ji's...
Posted Meli
byWelcome dear readers as I, Rubyn Frey, bestow upon you the most fantastical, but true tales of the Khajiit known only as Ji'sari. Yes, 'tis true, a Khajiit, that is now a legend in her own lifetime, stories of her feats of adventure in Cyrodiil and Skyrim will shock or bedazzle the unwary....
Posted soly
byA History of Winterhold in Skyrimby Korir the Embittered4E 204 The storied city of Winterhold, once the preeminent economic, cultural and political centre of Skyrim, is today reduced to a ghost of its former glories, befitting the cursed sea it stands beside. In this tome, I chronicle the histo...
Posted Sotek
byA Betrayal of Trust Sotek sighed then fell silent as he watched Aela head back to Whiterun. She slinked passed the tree line wearing a shawl of disgrace, forged by her own actions. Now that he was alone with Sasha, the female Shadowscale, Sotek focused on other matters; his own h...
Posted Golden Fool
byHe squinted, as what little light that had managed to make its way through the smattering of planks that passed for a roof, finally crept its way across his eyes. That it had moved this far since he woke told him he’d been lying awake for roughly half an hour, in the past he would have quite l...
Posted SpottedFawn
bySitting on top of an explosives crate, you find a stack of papers held together with bits of yarn. It’s a recipe book! Curious, you leaf through it. Got sick of eating salisbury steak all the friggin time. Made these recipes. Plenty of food out there...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byAuthor Note- Occasinal bad language “Ok, I'm weak as shit for the time being but I've gotten coin and letters to each hold. I will have mercenaries coming to here fairly soon. Until then, I smith.” Ria looked up quizzically from reading through a notebook. “Selaf...
Posted SpottedFawn
byPlans Are Made It wasn’t Meridia. Why would a Daedric Prince who hated the unnatural create a seal to wear his soul away? To contain his power, instead of simply killing him? Kjeld turned the page, and flinched at the horrific illustration of a horned, demonic creat...
Posted Nao
byAelina Sibellius All she felt was pain. Twisting and convoluting and maiming her. Pummeling and beating and thrashing her. Thump. Thump. Thump. With each harsh bounce, it washed over her body like wildfire, scalding her very flesh. Colors merged in her vision as she peeled her ey...
Posted Amornar
by(A second entry from me for a Skyrim based book for the TSC Book and Terminal Event and a....preview myth/prophecy for a potential build and blog-based story I might be doing in the future. Enjoy!) The Myth of the Missing Thirteenth Dark stone walls soared to the cosmos, disappeari...
Posted Amornar
by(My Fallout 4 Entry for the TSC Book and Terminal Event and a preview for what is likely my next FO4 build. Enjoy!) The following message has been found on countless terminals scattered across the Commonwealth in recent weeks, overritting all of their previous software programs and config...
Posted Vezrabuto
byDealing with the Undead is never an easy Task.This is a Story about a young Breton Girl called Momo and her Fox companion Frostbite Investigating strange Abductions near Morthal and what they discover is grim. The Hunter and the Prey vol 1 The Hunter and the Prey ...
Posted Vezrabuto
byMomo inhaled and started coughing She took a look at her arm. The Deep Blue Veins in her Arm started to turn into a deathly looking Green. She fell to her Knees while hearing a Scream. Frostbite using his last strength and willpower jumped and bit the Necromancers Neck freezing his head from the nec...
Posted Vezrabuto
byMomo took her bow of her back and loaded an Arrow "I Despise people like you, always using others for youre Personal gain, Im Sick of It. "Foolish Girl if you had seen what i saw during my years as a Traveler you wouldnt even dear to question my ways. the Civilians started runing at the two Adventur...
Posted Vezrabuto
by"You played around with Magic you couldn't grasp and Turned yourself into a Fox, thats quite amusing actually". "I'll show you an idiot. im going to freeze you to the bone" said Frostbite while showing his teeth. The Man broke out in laughter. "Do you even realise how bad this Situation is for you?....
Posted Vezrabuto
byFollowing the sound of the Pickaxes, Momo and Frostbite found the missing Civilians hitting a wall. Momo walked up to one of them and put her hand on one of the Civilians shoulder. "Lets get out of he........". She stopped as she felt the the cold bodys Head slowly turn. "h..help meeee" Momo stumble...
Posted Vezrabuto
byMomo gasped as She saw two corpses in a River of blood on the floor. the Smell was horrible. Momo inspected the bodies and muttered " about one week old, i assume Bandits attacked them". Momo got back up and walked slowly around the Manor. While searching the Manor Momo jumped up due to a Noise in t...
Posted DeltaFox
byA new day dawned as the morning sun showered Diamond City with it's light when it finaly got over the Wall.The green stadium wall was separating the citizens of Diamond City from the dangers of the Commonwealth. The people of DC were already at the centre market and eating at the Noodle st...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by*NOTE: This is a very early concept of mine. Readers of R.T.H.L. might already know that I devote a fair amount of my attention to cuisine when writing. I have always been quite interested in the various forms of food found in the land of Tamriel, from the more orthodox ones derived from mainstream ...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe sound of raised voices woke her from her sleep. Despite all she had endured at his hands, her hearing was still as sharp as ever. There was an argument ensuing somewhere in the dank dungeon and she was able to catch bits of it through the moaning and cries of pain of the other prisoners ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 26 He carefully mixed the ingredients for the advanced health potion. He took the vial gently into his hands when the door was abruptly opened — Maltrys stormed into the study room and his twisted face looked at Ciel’nn. “Brewing potions again! Just like your mother!&rdq...
Posted Vezrabuto
byIt was a Moon lit Night. The Moon reflected from the murky Water inside the Swamps surrounding Morthal. "I hate Swamps" whispered Momo while slaping the Mosquito on her Neck. "Well you accepted the Bounty, its youre own fault" replied Frostbite. Momo pulled a Piece of Paper out of her...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Reflection in Blood 28th of Sun’s Height It has been nearly two weeks since we left Markarth. Exactly how Scales escaped the supposedly impenetrable fortress that is Cidhna Mine to this day he sti...
Posted DeltaFox
byRadioactive follows a Diamond City security guard and his team as they try to find a way to stop a new super mutant cult created by the Children of Atom. This journey will take them from downtown Boston, to the frozen wastes outside the city and to the mysterious Far Harbor. How will a few...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: A long time coming..... Ancient scales garbed in loss, wrought in pain, wrapped in chains Thrown back to pick, back to chisel, back to mine Freedom won and freedom lost Slave, prisoner, just different titles ...
Posted Paws
byAmong the legendary vessels and crews from the massive shipyards of Jyljyrfyk to make the journey south across the whale road - the Kaal Kaaz, the Chrion, the Sadon Reyth, the Harakk, the Fallowfire, the Jorrvaskr and the most exalted crew of our lord Ysgramor’s ship, the Ylgermet - ther...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: You sure? Fine. I'll stand watch. A low, dangerous hiss escaped between the teeth of the hulking saxhleel as he stalked into the house, shoulders sway from side to side as his whole body twisted to take in every ...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Scorned 14th of Midyear Scales woke me forcefully this morning. Out of instinct….or perhaps not...I lashed out and kicked him as hard as I could, narrowly missing his face. Blasted lizard is like kickin...
Posted Sotek
byMy first entry for the TSC Book and Terminal Event A big thanks to Legion for sorting out the cover. It looks much more natural than before. Sotek Loyal Hound of Hircine
Posted Karver the Lorc
byOutwit Myself Mumblings of one of the residents of Shivering Isles How long has it been, friend? Too long. Years, won't you say? When we were young and naive. You were, not me. You were always the weak one. I was powerful, but afraid. Afraid of the dark, o...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byI would like you to look around, feel the scorching heat of the desert, feel its every grain shift against each other. The desert is relentless, always marching, always walking at different angles. More so than we. The mighty sands of the Alik’r are unforgiving, but that doesn't mean...
Posted Caladran
byStory 06 The shadows of evening crept across Belkrath as the folk were still busy to make last moment deals with the merchants. A few deals were struck before the folk went on their separate ways. Ciel’nn shifted in his place, when Vevan spoke, or was it a hiss, “I don&r...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: My blood's calm. I prefer it boiling. 5th of Midyear I have been traveling with Scales for...about a week now. Things are...I am not sure how to put this...interesting? adventurous? complicated. Complicated is certainly true...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byLegacy of the Star-Travellers By Sephellus Yvarn Synod Scholar of the Lambda Convent Aetherius is commonly known to scholars and mages as the origin of magic and arcane arts. During the Reman Dynasty, there have been many recorded attempts of expeditions into Aetherius mad...
Posted Felkros
byArlya’s POV Today is a day for reflection. For the past. I was planning on researching a bit more into Restoration magicks, planning on getting the proper salts needed to help with the Destruction magicks. But the memories are relentless, and all I can do is wait for Urag to finish st...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
bySo, some of you mite have read my pa's book, Alduin is real and he ent Akatosh. It shoor was a real good story, but he's not the smartest Pa around and he just don't really no that much about how things are. Now shoor, you can say, "but Thromgar, you can't just say your Pa was a dum man", and I ain'...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Hell hath no fury..... 28th of Second Seed A strange visitor came to the stronghold today, an argonian, big one too. Marched right up to the front gate and demanded entry. Mother, always the watchful guardian of Mor Khazgur b...
Posted Paws
by"The Trickster God has had more tales told about him than there are grains of sand in Anequina. Listen well, kittens, to another story of Rajhin, the Purring Liar. It is a true account, for it was told to this one by a friend of a friend of a friend...." Jone and Jode gl...
Posted Amornar
byGreetings all! This is my Elder Scrolls book submission for the TSC's Book and Terminal Event. Inspired by my current Skyrim character and the subject of my (shameless plug) blogs entitled the Saga of Scales which you can find here. Enjoy! (click pages for the bigger, much more eye friendly version...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 273 Strengths and Weaknesses Once they left Whiterun, Sotek paused and lifted his head up as he smelt the breeze blowing easterly from the plains. Such an action caught Aela’s attention. As she watched his tail happily flap about she giggled and spoke softly, not wishing...
Posted Sotek
byA Long Time Ago Sotek gazed at the fire for a few seconds then nodded, accepting the situation for what it was; a bad one. “Aela, Vilkas, Farkas, please sit at the table. Aela I would request that you sat next to the Harbinger. You might be needing his support. You’re n...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 4 ‘Healers!’ Takarro yelled as his grandson began to thrash around uncontrollably. &nbs...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Brothers in Iron Bonds 20th of Second Seed The thane woke up this morning. After three days I must confess I had began to lose hope. His breathing had been so shallow when I pulled him from the swamp and dragged him back to the cabin. The th...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 25 Shattered crystals and old tomes floated slowly around the place. The perilous bridge, made of black glass went across the bottomless chasm. The bridge had a gap in the middle. The ruins of broken towers were in the distance. Ciel’nn knew they were somewhere in Oblivion a...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 3 Cloud Top was more derelict than Torako remembered. ‘Fifty y...
Posted Nao
byAELINA SIBELLIUS Aelina Sibellius knew Morrowind like the back of her hand. She knew how the Velothi Mountains wound down the land with its arid hills that rolled gracefully through the range, separating Morrowind from other provinces. She knew how the bro...
Posted KopisGaming
byThe Chronicles of the Dovahkriid Born in the Summerset Isle in the year 387 of the first era, Satan grew up in the slums of Alinor, and being a underfed, poor, and not as physically capable as his peers, he was always the one who was mistreated; the entire town spat at him and called...
Posted KopisGaming
byBorn in the Summerset Isle in the year 387 of the first era, Satan grew up in the slums of Alinor, and being a underfed, poor, and not as physically capable as his peers, he was always the one who was mistreated; the entire town spat at him and called him a “Pathetic half-breed.” ...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Like a House of Cards..... Under Jone and Jode the hunter crept Fur, as night, leathers oiled and dark, in shadows cloaked By ebony blade and ebony bow he came The hunter, eyes wide, nostrils flared, paws silent as the grave The...
Posted Nao
byIn my four centuries on Mundus, I have devoted my life to discovering the truth of historical events and exposing it to the rest of Tamriel through detailed reports and written documents. I was inspired to write my first narrative, “Surrounded by Red: An Account of the Champion of Cy...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 24 … should have done it like you were told… … a simple contract and you took it. You said you’d do it.Ciel’nn was standing in a dimly lit cavern and held the dark scroll, with a black seal on it, in his hands. The place was in an isolated lo...
Posted Felkros
byJarl Balgruuf studied the letter, a headache already forming. Another push from Tullius to side with the Empire. The general was getting impatient, and Balgruuf wasn’t sure how much longer he could delay his answer. Pushing the letter aside, he studied the latest series of dragon attacks, seei...
Posted Felkros
byThreads of fate intertwine. A thief, bleeding whole cities dry. A husband, grief stricken, driven by vengeance. A mage, determined to return to her home, and burn the Thalmor to the ground. A war, leaving widows and orphans in its wake. A Dragonborn, not yet seen. ...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales-of-Iron Argonian Brute Entry I: The Hunt is On.... Entry II: Nipping at the Heels.... Entry III: Like a House of Cards..... Entry IV: Brothers in Iron Bonds Entry V: Hell hath no fury.... Entry VI: My blood is calm. I prefer...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: Nipping at the Heels.... 10th of Second Seed Fuck these nords! Fuck their country, fuck their snow, and fuck their piss reeking people. Morons! Idiots! I would sooner trust a skeever than another one of these fucking snowbacks! T...
Posted Sotek
byServe More Than One Master Sotek looked straight at Kodlak and Aela. Both of them met his stance with anger, their eyes glared with fury. Moving back from the possible onslaught, Sotek held his hands up and pleaded his case. “I haven’t done anything. H...
Posted Sotek
byThe Trials of Sotek... The Provider The next morning, as Sotek entered the hall from downstairs, he was surprised to see the Harbinger sitting at the table. Kodlak motioned to the Argonian, asking him to sit at the table. “Ah, there you are. Take a seat youngling. It would seem ...
Posted Sotek
byHome Fires Burning As Aela and Sotek headed down the steps from Dragonsreach, Aela held his arm, pulling him back. “Wait a second”. Sotek stopped then turned to her. He tried to apologise but he really had no idea what to say. Explaining things afterwards never came in...
Posted SpottedFawn
byRedbelly Mine Content Warning: Language, Spiders "Let me guess, someone stole your sweet roll?" Odfel glowered at the helmeted guard, unable to see the insolent eyes behind the cold metal, though the tone got through with ease. "What good are guards if they won’t ...
Posted Sotek
byDivine Intervention It was still dark outside when Aela was woken up by a loud ominous snoring. She walked up to the bars and peered through to see Vilkas asleep in the chair. She quietly unlocked the cell door then crept up to him. Drawing her dagger, she gently held it against his t...
Posted Paws
byThe sun dips with a last solemn splash Light drips and falls as I watch the final flash Time loses meaning, each season winter Happiness evaporates or gets frozen like water Crystals of love captured in time Whose details fade as the surface loses its shine The Dragon coils and uncoils with...
Posted Sotek
byThe first person Kodlak saw as he re-entered the hall was Aela. She was leaning against a pillar with one foot tucked behind her. Both her arms were folded across her chest as she glared across the hall. Kodlak took a deep breath then walked sternly over to her. “Aela,...
Posted Sotek
byIn the hall of Jorrvaskr, Kodlak was the first to wake up, or at least he thought he was. The moment he climbed the stairway he saw Aela sitting at the main table eating breakfast. “Morning Harbinger”. “Morning, I trust you didn’t stay out to...
Posted Caladran
by!! Viewer's discretion advised!! Chapter 23 The door was heavy and it didn’t budge when he tried to push it open. His lower lip quivered. He was afraid of the dark, especially when sealed in a tomb with probably, angry ghosts of the past. This tomb happened to be a Dres tomb. Ciel’nn...
Posted Sotek
byAs soon as Aela got back to Whiterun, she approached Farkas who was in the training area with Ebony, Sam, Saber and the Argonian girl, Kul-et. The Harbinger, Kodlak was sitting outside watching them train. “Farkas I need a word when you got a minute”. ...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents Previous Entry: The Hunt is On.... 6th of Second Seed: It took most of the day but I picked up what is clearly a segment of what looks like the argonian pulling himself from the sea. Luckily in this hellscape what might be a soft spot in the mud durin...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe group of Stormcloaks rode over the rise and saw the ruin of Korvanjund before them. Ralof bade them all dismount and got a couple of the soldiers to guard the horses while the rest of the group carefully sneaked over the rocks towards the ruins. From what they could see, there were no guards abo...
Posted Sotek
byScarface rapidly closed in on Red. She ran as hard as she could but her hind leg was slowing her down. With just a few seconds gap she swiped out with a paw, claws tore into flesh as she lost her footing and tumbled to the ground. Thanks to Red, Scarface saw his chance. He...
Posted Sotek
byNot too far from the fire, Scarface laid stretched out on his back in a large half circle with Red slumped across his chest. He had an arm held over her as he held her with his paw. Red kicked out with her hind leg, scratching at an itch on her stomach while she whined and snarled quietly ...
Posted Accursed
bySalen sat in his favorite chair, surrounded by bottles of cheap wine. His face was weathered and beginning to wrinkle, his back began to hurt if he sat reading for more than half an hour, and his ashen skin had more scars than he could count. After 254 years, he was showing his age. This wa...
Posted Amornar
byThe Saga of Scales: Table of Contents 4th of Second Seed: I received word from the master....his delivery did not arrive as scheduled in Solitude. He has dispatched me to collect his brute or at least ascertain his fate.... Time is of the essence if I am to pick up the trail but given that it se...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 22 Ciel’nn cast his eyes warily around the ominous hall he was standing in. There were crystal stands and pieces of them everywhere. It was a dim if not near dark place. The floor was reflecting his image like it was made of dark glass. Daedric tomes were lying aroun...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 262 Fish Supper A few minutes after Vilkas and Rikke left the camp, Sotek’s eyes fixed along the tree line by the shore of the lake. Aela couldn’t help but feel the intensity of his stare and found herself musing over it.“What are you watching?” She looked over to w...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 261 Warrior woman Legate Rikke took point, leaving Vilkas to trail behind her. They followed the path back towards Riverwood before turning southwards where their path would lead them to the mountainside, away from the pathways. Unlike the mountains north of the pla...
Posted Sotek
byAnother World Author’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyme...
Posted DeltaFox
byFor years, the Minuteman have guarded the people of the Commonwealth from Super Mutants, Feral ghouls and raiders. They have stood on the front lines and risked their lives, not for caps and glory, but because it was the right thing to do. They were led by their general and were stationed ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe air was heavy, one would even say sweaty. It was glueing to one's skin, turning into drops of sweat and water rolling down over revealed skin, soaking one's clothes. It was difficult to breath, but neither of the two men travelling through the shade of tropical forest seemed to mind that. Both...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 21 The guars were strong and well grown. There were many guars in the pen, and Ciel’nn really liked them. He could watch them all day, either at the pen or in the meadows. The green one was to his liking.He still mourned after his baby guar that Maltrys had killed, for his o...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoy...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t les...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoy...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lesse...
Posted SpottedFawn
byGalmar, Imperial presence is stronger now than the beginning of the year. We have intercepted one supply cart, but it cost us our battlemage just to shield ourselves from the retaliation. Folgunther’s body has been sent to Rorikstead for burial. We need more mages. Igmund...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyme...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyme...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoy...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byThe clinking of his feet echoed around the cavernous temple as the Wizard made his entrance. Other than the divine glow of his person, the area was steeped in complete darkness. Sotha Sil could feel shadows skitter around his perception, gnawing at the corners of the world. And then other... things....
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoy...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyme...
Posted David
byI always had no name and used many based on aspects I took on I talked to the Worm God himself and became his avatar I was loyal to the Night Mistress and became her song bird I summoned the Wolf Queen and I took her name I walked with Shor in Sovengard and I became him I was loyal to the ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoy...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 20 “Where are you?!” Maltrys’ shout echoed across the Daedric ruins. he had chased Ciel’nn there, knowing his son would be even more afraid. “I hope they’ll find you and take you away from disturbing my work. Useless S’wit!” Ciel’nn ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment...
Posted SpottedFawn
byDawnstar Dawnstar was as wretched as he remembered. The air ws heavy with the tang of salt-water, with each salty breath freezing in his lungs only to thaw and get pushed out in a puff of mist streaming behind him. The sun still slept below the horizon, and would slumber on for a...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment. As ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment. As alway...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for odd mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment. As a...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byI woke up in a bed, this one, however, was different as it was in the main common room of Jorrvaskr, tucked away in the corner. Everything hurt like crazy. That made no sense, I distinctively remember being in a vampire cave having something sucked out of me into a soul gem and then being ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.A...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byLet me sing a song, good folk, about certain Ulfric Stormcloak, fighting against the Empire's yoke, but still dumb as an oak. It all starts with a poke, when Great War awoke, Ulfric was caught in the smoke, tickled by Thalmor's stroke. Returned home, broke, a little cub awok...
Posted RuinedCrown
byAuthor's Note: This chapter contains strong language, you have been warned ;) 10th of Hearthfire, 4E 202 “Hey, Ragnar, I’m Eltrys. I think we have a problem.” Eltrys murmured as he stepped out of the shadows. Ragnar raised his axe. “What do you mean by that...
Posted DeltaFox
byLooking for Magic It is the third year of the 5th Era. The continent of Tamriel is covered in darkness and the air is filled with the scent of death. Seven years prior, a new emperor sat down on the Ruby Throne in the Imperial City, promising to revive the Empire of Tamriel to it's former...
Posted Tenebrous
byDangerous Haven Ian S. McClure The sounds of battle rang, fresh in my ears over the sounds of the sea, as Captain Jimila spat on a corpse. “Damn pirates! Thinking they can put holes in my ship!? We just repaired the last ones!” sh...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byI was sitting on the steps to Jorrvaskr, waiting for Selafyn. He said he would be back by this evening but he still hadn't returned. Fearing the worst, I decided to pay Arcadia a visit. “Ah hello Ria. What can I do for you today?” “By chance, have you got anything that can heal ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As alwa...
Posted Caladran
by05 ”I can’t believe you talked me into this!” Elam groaned while he kept an eye out for the people around them. “This is too risky.” “Calm down, Elam. I checked the escape routes twice during the day. We’ll use them if someone recognizes us.&rdqu...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 19 He was sitting with Ce’vale at the lake again. It was a great comfort to him. His cousin brought a sense of being safe and cared for. He wanted to cling to it when he had the chance. They were there to discuss about Ciel’nn leaving for a trip. &ldqu...
Posted SpottedFawn
byA Sigh of Ghosts He had spent the morning trying to make locks. Morthal had persisted without a blacksmith for so long that much of the town had ‘gone to the marshes’. He wasn’t a carpenter — and Morthal needed one badly — but that didn’t mean he had an...
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byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always, ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always, ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As al...
Posted RuinedCrown
by4th of Heathfire, 4E 202 Ragnar shrugged on his travel gear as he prepared for the journey ahead of him. Lisbet had pointed out a redoubt to the north as the most probable place that the ambush had taken place. Ragnar glanced at himself in the mirror and smiled. The steel armor and axe that...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always, ...
Posted RuinedCrown
byThis is a very long story that will be written in small chunks. I am aiming for 25,000 words for the month of July (Camp Nanowrimo), with the idea that the story will not be over after July 31st, but may be changed in some ways. Also, there is an outstanding language warning on this fanfic. I will t...
Posted RuinedCrown
byFredas, 1st of Hearthfire, 4E 202 Ragnar stood in front of the third hottest forge in all of Skyrim. Slowly, he worked the pulley that would activate the bellows. Wiping the sheen of sweat from his eyes he glanced around at his surroundings. The ancient city of Markarth sprawled out around him. Th...
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byTirdas, 29th of Last Seed, 4E 202 “Ragnar!” A man exclaimed as be burst through the wooden door. The man was tall with long blonde hair that was braided in the back to keep it out of his face. The man was well-built but wasn’t that muscular. At least for a Nord. “Wh...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always, ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment. As ...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe group of Stormcloak soldiers sat round the campfire, huddled in their tents, waiting for the snowstorm to subside. It had grown too dark and too hard to see to travel any further and the horses, even the hardy northern steeds, found it difficult to make much progress in this weather. They had st...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment.As always, shoul...
Posted Paws
byGypsy Moths fluttered like musical notes given form, their scaled wings glinting with multi-hued flashes catching the light streaming in from the stained glass windows of the chantry. Their's was a dance of joy and sorrow, an admixture of light and sound, moved to wingbeats by the voices of the sing...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s note: The chapter has not been edited except for mistakes and errors therefore the content may change at a later date although the plot will remain the same. The content you read now is as I written it in 2014-2015. I hope this fact doesn’t lessen your enjoyment. As always, sho...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 18 All that what he felt was terror as he was sitting inside the dark and small room, surrounded by giant soul gems. Ciel’nn knew it would be only a matter of time when Maltrys would appear, and he was chained on a floor hook. It didn’t budge a bit despite how ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byChanging Shape I’m a dead man. Death didn’t frighten him. Not really. Life and death were part of the natural cycle of the world; to live was to breathe, to die was to let that breath go. And to the Skaal, there was always the chance to breathe again. Their spirits would be re...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 230 What the Heart Wants The sun had barely risen above the horizon when the tranquil morning at Jorrvaskr was broken by a fist banging on a Whelp's door. This particular fist belonged to Farkas, as well as his gruff voice which could be heard along the Undercr...
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byOnce they got back to Jorrvaskr, Aela smothered Fang’s ear with the palm of her hand and pressed him against her bosom, muffling her shout as she called out to those inside. The discussion inside the great hall fell afoul of&n...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 17 His parents were away for a day and it left an opportunity for Ciel’nn to try new health potions. They were higher quality potions and they needed more time. Poisons would have to wait until he got time to travel to Vvardenfell. Step by step he tried to m...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 228 A Cub’s First Paws As Sotek strolled casually through the city of Whiterun, he was feeling rather pleased with himself. Using his wit, he had assured that Andsvarr and his dog Rúni would remain at their post in Whitewatch Tower and furthermore, he had belayed th...
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byThe guard of Whitewatch Tower tracked Sotek as he walked towards Whiterun. They had just finished talking about the mine near Rorikstead and the Draugr problem the miners had there; as such the guard expected the Companion to head there but he didn’t, he blanked the plains altogether and hea...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 226 Whitewatch Howler Sotek and Aela walked out of the main wooden gates from Whiterun with fang safely tucked in Aela’s arm. As they walked past the defences they could still see remnants of the attack instigated by Ulfric and his horde. The two Companions destination was an hour&rsq...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 225 Fang “Why did you wake Arcadia up?” Aela asked as she followed Sotek downstairs to the Undercroft. “I didn’t; well not intentionally. She woke up because I was banging on Belethor’s door to get the bowls for your cub. Have you thought of a ...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 224 The Apple and the Slave As it was well into the early hours, all the Companions headed downstairs, vacating the hall of Jorrvaskr. Even Farkas and Vilkas were feeling the strain of the last few days. Sotek headed straight for his room. He made his way to his bed then sat down on...
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byChapter 223 Wolf Kin Aela, who was sitting on the step while she tapped her foot against a post, was a bit surprised to see Sotek enter from the other door. Sotek quickly looked around the hall at everyone then quietly moved towards her. She stayed silent and pleasantly smile...
Posted SpottedFawn
byFables Unearthed The guards, their newly repaired armor picking up a shine in the overcast sun, greeted him upon return. There was no point in hiding the book; Kjeld could do no more than quicken his stride and put on a harried smile to fend off any questions. He could see the incredulous...
Posted BlueDremora
byAt the moment the formatting looks terrible, I'll be making this post look much nicer and cleaner once I post the build! *Link to my WiP build post* The Girl who Bites The spider silently slithered down an invisible silk thread to land on the man&rs...
Posted Matt Feeney the New Guy
by4E 175 ~ Imperial City, Cyrodiil The fire of the hearth roared to life in the Elder Library. Illuminated, countless books lined the wall and further in, some say, lay the Empire’s collection of Elder Scrolls. For this ...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byWarning- Possible bad language and goreSeveral days had passed since that day, I had gotten into the companions guild and was talking a lot to my secret admirer. Her name was Ria, she was actually really nice. Everyday she would come in, a huge frown on her face and would always come sit next to me...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by[This is a volume of verse collected from the wise women of the Urshilaku Ashlanders. It consists of verses composed by Ashlander warriors, champions, and ashkhans, committed to memory by the wise women and transmitted down the generations. 'May I shrink to dust' is attributed to the long-de...
Posted Paws
byThere is a spot high up on a balcony in the Jarl's palace of Dragonsreach that I have become accustomed to visiting. It has been something of a meditation to come here at the end of a day. From here it's like I can gain a fresh perspective on all that has happened as I gaze down at the dark streets ...
Posted Ben W
by~*Xian-Krie*~ I stood before the crude mound of the grave, eyes to the ground and narrowed in sorrow and grief. I still couldn’t believe he was gone; he, mom, and my brother. What I hated most about it was me. I put them there for what other way was there? W...
Posted Teineeva
byCollaboration work by Teineeva & Karver 1st of Second Seed, 4E 195, Windhelm The air rushed around my ears, my lungs kept sucking in the cold and heavy air of Windhelm as my feet carried me over the pavement away from the Grey District. People were giving me strange looks as I ru...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Art of War Magic, v. II. by Zurin Arctus with Commentary By Other Learned Masters Master Arctus said: 1. Flexibility is a key to victory. If you cannot make sudden changes, your best laid plans may fail entirely. Be confident that the enemy conversely plans against you, as ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byMy lover's heart is numbing stone That hides in ice beneath our sight. So some decry, "It is not there," While others whisper, "Yet, it might." Though stone is born from fevered ash, Once formed it yields no whiff of heat. So too, her heart betrays no love, Nor comforts those embrac...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 2 ‘You’re late,’ Torako said as the kits stopped under his tree. &nbs...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThese were the days of Resdaynia, when Chimer and Dwemer lived under the wise and benevolent rule of the AMLSIVI and their champion the Hortator. When the gods of Veloth would retreat unto their own, to mold the cosmos and other matters, the Hortator would at times become confused. V...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThese were the days of Resdaynia, when Chimer and Dwemer lived under the wise and benevolent rule of the AMLSIVI and their champion the Hortator. When the gods of Veloth would retreat unto their own, to mold the cosmos and other matters, the Hortator would at times become confused. Vivec w...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus So here I was, in my study, still figuring out ways to settle my debt with Durgesh (the loot gathered from Helgen had profited two thousand septims. So that’s eight thousand more to go) when Varik called me out, saying that there was a woman who had some questions to ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 1 Gaspard was getting nervous. Throwing his hood back, he turned to the Bosmer beside him and tapped her shoulder. &n...
Posted DeltaFox
byTales of Morrowind Book One Dark Brotherhood Chapter 1: Land of the Nords It was noon, and the sun was high the sky, altough it was still partially covered by the ashes of Red Mountain. Aleya has just arrived at the Port of Vivec. The port has been moved a few mil...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAhzidal's Descent by Halund Greycloak In the days beyond memory, when men first walked the lands of Skyrim, there arose in the city of Saarthal a great enchanter. As a boy, his gift for magic and artifice had been evident to his tutors. As a man, his skill surpassed them all. An...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byROARING THUNDER HISSING LIGHTNING &nbs...
Posted DeltaFox
byTales of Morrowind Book One: Dark Brotherhood Prologue: Meant for Greatness 17th of Last Seed 204. , Sadrith Mora Aleya was standing on the balcony of the wizard tower called Tel Naga. She was obviously nervous. For the past three years, she has been training and perfecti...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 34 Ambarro began regretting his decision halfway up the tower. ...
Posted DeltaFox
byTales of Morrowind Tales of Morrowind follows a young Telvanni mage by the name of Aleya Telvanni. All her life she has been training to become the new leader of House Telvanni because of her exceptional skills with the arcane arts. However, her life turns upside down after she finds out ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Red Year Volume I by Melis Ravel Foreword When I originally decided to write this accounting of the Red Year, I elected to travel across Morrowind and speak to the Dunmer people themselves. I sought first-hand accounts and personal views about the cataclysmic event...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byApprentice's Assistant by Aramril No doubt you have heard tales of my adventures. Stories carried from province to province, all of Tamriel in awe of my feats of magical prowess. More than once, I am sure, you have thought, "If only I had Aramril's ability. Then I too could seek fame an...
Posted Ben W
by~*Xian-Krie*~ Did Serana really believe she could hide her problem from me? She kept it extremely well hidden, nothing short of extraordinary. Staving off the intense urge to drink in an instant was a feat worthy of praise. Self-control was something several passive vampires I met ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by‘Morning Rises in the Alik’r’ The Imperial in front of Jorra was a sor...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byMottos of the Great Dunmer Houses by Vilyn Girith To my son, whose inability to remember even these simple facts embarrasses our family at every opportunity. This is to inform you of the words the great houses of Vvardenfell live and breathe by, and the saints they hold ...
Posted Ben W
by~ Next time in The Bounty Chronicles ~ "So I'm an undead now? An unfeeling creature?!" Serana's voice dripped with anger and annoyance. She sounded like a growling animal, banging the sides of its cage daring to be released. "Am I?" "Did I fucking say that? Did I say you did ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by‘The Legate and his Shadows’ Arngrimur rued the day he ever heard of Fort Hazir. &n...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Great Houses and Their Uses by Tel Verano Living in the Ashlands, you get used to life being hard. Angry kwama, poisonous fungus, tribal raiders—everything wants to kill you. Don't let them. I've compiled some notes on the Great Houses of the Dark Elves. Use them or d...
Posted Edana
byPART II.A CHAMPION AWAITS It was a misty Tirdas morning in Rain’s Hand when Ysa All-Risen left her home in the City of Stone behind for the last time. The carved granite metropolis where she had lived all of her 19 years was bathed in f...
Posted Paws
by'...I had no idea she was a woman of violence.' The Breton sat cross-legged on grass opposite me was exactly as Danica had described; obnoxious as he was pious. His habit of putting his nose in the air whenever he felt indignant about something was irksome, as was his way of stroking his m...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
by‘Next Year’ Bengakhi huffed, strained, and pulled, the muscles on his naked arms and back writhing as he...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byHouse Hlaalu Philosophy of Trade If you want to understand the essential philosophy of House Hlaalu, examine its coat of arms. Behold the scale: it represents balance, trade, and compromise. These essential concepts influence everything the House seeks to accomplish and directs its activi...
Posted Paws
by17th Last Seed, Riverwood, Whiterun Hold My whole body aches. I feel as though I haven't slept in a week, and my wrists are red and sore from the ropes I was bound with. I feel as though I have been running barefoot over cobbled streets, and I have never in my life been so scared. Despite m...
Posted soly
byEntry 1 Shipwrecked. Shipwrecked! I knew I should have listened to that fat old Bosmer when he said the ship was cursed. Our idiot captain steered us into an iceberg and sunk us! I got out safe through a hole in the hull, but it looks like no one else was so lucky. The Alik'r's neck was broken an...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 33 ‘Your form is much better,’ Takarro said, weaving backwards and hopping up with his legs drawn in as Ambarro swung his father’s bo in one high swee...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byGrasping Fortune by Serjo Hlaalu Dram Bero I am a councilor of House Hlaalu and chose to write this short guide for those who seek to understand us or join us. House Hlaalu is the most open and modern of the Great Houses. We are the only Great House who has embraced the irresistible tid...
Posted Paws
by15th/16th Last Seed, somewhere near the Pale Pass and the Cyrodiil/Skyrim border. Falkreath Hold. This land is of a scale I hardly imagined. Not just in size, witth its soaring mountains and endless pine forests stretching off into the distance, but in terms of time too. It is as though t...
Posted soly
byThe return of the dragons in the Fourth Era is accepted as historical fact, despite the persistent, vehement denial of some. Indeed, all primary sources from circa 4E 201 have made some reference to the dragons' return. Of course, tied inextricably to the creatures' return is the Last Drag...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAs the caravan of Nerevar now made for the capital of Veloth, anon Almalexia, there came great rumblings from the oblivion. A duke among scamps wandered into the House of Troubles, pausing before each scripture door to pay his respects, until finally he was met by the major domo of Mehrunes Dagon....
Posted Karver the Lorc
byYou have discovered the sixth Sermon of Vivec, which was hidden in the words that came next to the Hortator. There is an eon within itself that when unraveled becomes the first sentence of the world. Mephala and Azura are the twin gates of tradition and Boethiah is the secret fla...
Posted soly
byTable of Contents Foreword - by Reyda the Arcane, Scholar of History; Page 3 Chapter 1: The Imperial Legion; Page 5 Author's Notes: So I was writing, and playtesting, a character build. And this is something like my third or fourth playtest of the build, and it was gett...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 16 He was reading the new alchemy book which Ce’vale had bought for him. It had more complex recipes for healing potions and poisons. Ciel’nn found himself thrilled about all this information even though some of the ingredients were hard to come by. He’d have to ...
Posted Paws
by'... and took its very soul like the heroes of old!' The Nord opposite me concluded his short and confusing tale with a swig of ale, the foam collecting on his great, grey walrus-like mustache - which he happily slurped on after setting down his mug. I shook my head in confu...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byOf Crossed Daggers: The History of Riften by Dwennon Wyndell Situated on the eastern banks of Lake Honrich, the city of Riften serves as a reminder of a bygone era. The once-proud streets and buildings have vanished and been replaced with a collection of wooden structur...
Posted Mortiferous
byThe black wings unfurled like a storm cloud in the skies, Whilst the air was filled with great anguished cries; His dark maw breathed death over his rebellious foes And their Voices, once mighty, were forever froze! Then from out of the blizzard rose the One-Eye, His arm's might unmatch...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byBeing blind the netchiman's wife wandered into a cave on her way to the domains of House Indoril. It so happened that this cave was a Dwemeri stronghold. The Dwemer spied the egg and captured the netchiman's wife. They bound her head to foot and brought her deep within the earth. She hear...
Posted Caladran
by04 Ciel’nn frowned as he looked at his friend, Vevan. Judging by his behavior, the vampire hadn’t fed for a couple of days and he was in a foul mood. Ciel’nn bit his lower lip as he pondered what to say while Vevan nearly raged at his alchemy station. It made the...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byElise 28th Last Seed 4E 201 On the morning of the next day, I went back up to Mistveil Keep. I had changed to my green-and-black robes since my college robes were still drying out in the open. Breakfast had been bread and cheese with a cup of tea. My thoug...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
bySkyrim was hard, the travel was long. Selafyn had made it to what looked like a small meadery outside the walls of Whiterun. He walked along to a small farmstead with a large windmill in the middle... Wait no scrap that... Windmills don't move around... On two legs that is... A giant was assault...
Posted DeltaFox
byBOUND IN BLOOD Chapter 14: The Escape Aela, Val and J'huzho left the fort just as night was falling. But, they decided to continue to Dimhollow. They needed to find any clue they could to find Theryn. But, the most disturbing thing to Aela was Val's attitude. Since returning to Ivarstead, ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 15 Sitting on his bed, he had no choice but to listen to how Maltrys complained to his mother about how things were. He had taken some Greef and became mildly drunk. The complaints were long, half gibberish and threats of punishment of Boethiah – whatever that meant....
Posted HaggisHunter
byClimbing the stairs up from the dungeon was the longest climb Danifae had ever faced. Even the climb up to High Hrothgar was easier than this! Seeing the expressions on her friends' faces when they were locked inside the cells and she was forced to part from them broke her inside. She stumbled on th...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byHe was born in the ash among the Velothi, anon Chimer, before the war with the northern men. Ayem came first to the village of the netchimen, and her shadow was that of Boethiah, who was the Prince of Plots, and things unknown and known would fold themselves around her until they w...
Posted Tenebrous
byA Night Out Ian S. McClure I hugged my sister, overjoyed. “Lili! You're alright!” I said. She hugged back, smiling. “Yeah! My leg is all fixed up. Bit sore still, but other than that I'm fine.” She smi...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 13: Dawnguard Val, Aela and J'huzho started their hike towards Riften in the morning. A usually loud and playful child, Val was sad and on the brink of tears. Theryn's kidnapping hit her harder then the others. She didn't know where he was, where she was going, or wh...
Posted Tenebrous
byFall of a False Queen Ian S. McClure “Why is it,” Elereth asked, as we approached the refugee camp outside Firsthold, “that Estre always attacks just as we arrive?” “I'll be damned if I know.&rdq...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byAdult Themes- Bad Language Selafyn woke up to the smell of venison stew, his favourite meal. The whole night was mainly summed up of repairing the set of fur armour found on one of the orc hunters, he had also made a small sack of food for his future travels, adding frost salts to preserve them for...
Posted Ben W
by~*Agmaer*~ I believe before all the vampire attacks started to manifest I once or twice called my life boring. Oh how wrong of an assumption! Not much time had passed the commotion between Xian and Lights that we received news of a dragon had attacked Riften. Everyone could see the smoke fr...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 14 His cousin had taken him on the fieldtrip and camping by Mirane’s permission. Ce’vale wanted to know some things and there they were sitting around the campfire by the nearby river. “How is your alchemy coming along?” Ce’vale asked...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 32 Ambarro woke with a pained groan, his body weak and unresponsive. The muscles on his limbs were still twitching from Eirandil’s lightnin...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byLife had been hard, after a near deadly encounter on the road being ambushed by vampires. He was left for dead with nothing at all except for his. Getting to a walled town called Riften, he was found and took under the wing of a very kind as well as caring blacksmith called Balimund who agreed to sh...
Posted Selafyn Froststep
byAUTHORS NOTE- ADULT THEMES Selafyn Frost-Step is a sun elf monster hunter came into possission of a ring and since then has been bound with the soul of an ancient fallen elf for over a millenium, now with a brief goal of heading to Skyrim. It's time to uncover the history of this elven soul and f...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 13 Maltrys had always that grim look, even when he was a toddler. Always with that dark grim face that judged him. Ciel’nn was often was hiding from him. How tall in his robes he looked when the elder Dunmer walked through the corridors and mumbled. ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by30th of Morning Star Skjor stirred from his slumber when he felt the sudden draft from her movements. He groaned in protest and reached with his hand, dragging the she-wolf back to his side. “Not morning yet.” He grumbled through his yawn. “It’s...
Posted Paws
byHow I hated the sea. The smell of it stirred in me a deep loathing born of fear - a weakness - and memories of old hopes long since turned to ash. Yet now as the last tendrils of flame from my campfire, starved of fuel after burning all night, flicker, die, and give way to the light an...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek headed down the hillside to the path that followed the lake to Riverwood, he recognised the bank where he first found himself after the ambush all those long weeks ago. He sat back on a rock and thought about everything that had happened since. The traders at Riverwood; they had too...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThe Jagged Crown Reidar ran through the corridor as if his life depended on it. And it did. With a hiss of pain from between clenched teeth, Reidar was forced to acknowledge that he wasn’t so much running as he was hobbling. The ebony claw was clutched in his bloody hand, and the ac...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 31 The village was empty, which disturbed Eirandil to no end. There wasn’t a single Shadeclaw in sight.  ...
Posted Sotek
byIn Vilemyr Inn, situated in Ivarstead, a few hours after Sotek left a bag of gold on his chair for Vilkas to find, Farkas ordered both Vilkas and himself a few more ales. “Four for the road if you please”. “Certainly, sir, would you like ice with that, the weather...
Posted Caladran
by03 Elam stared at the very elaborate dish in front of him. He never had seen such a carefully made and arranged meal on a plate. He looked at the younger Dunmer. “You did this all for me?” The shock was still in his tone, but when he eyed the dish he found himself starving &nd...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 12 The darkness seemed to thicken when he tried to move. He wasn’t able to see anything in this… whatever it was. A smell of rotten flesh invaded into his senses that make him feel sick. He didn’t recognize the ever changing whispers. There was ...
Posted Sotek
byIt was early evening when both Sotek and Aela woke up. They found themselves covered in a few furs which Rikke had a soldier place over them when the night’s chill started to creep inside the camp. To shake off the tiredness they still felt, the two Companions helped each other to thei...
Posted Tenebrous
byReunion with Melgor Ian S. McClure The hike up to the City, after a few days hiding out in the wilderness, wasn't eventful, really, but it surely was scenic. Birds were chirping, the wind was blowing... All that crap. I hummed an old song I'd learned...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byThe Butterfly of Autumn A Fallout One-shot &n...
Posted Sotek
by“Unfortunate, isn’t it? There’s a war coming and I was hoping you would be of some use. It’s a pity, I had such high hopes for you both”. Hircine’s voice cut into Scarface the wolf spirit like a silver bladed knife. Scarface snarled at Hircine who...
Posted HaggisHunter
byShe heard the sounds of the cell door being opened then rough hands grabbing her from her cot. She made noises through the gag and struggled in her restraints, but to no avail. There was a familiar voice which said 'Prepare her!' They wrapped something round her neck and attached it to something on ...
Posted Gnewna
by3rd Sun’s Dusk Two weeks. Saltar can’t get me into the Embassy unnoticed – he’s right, security’s just too tight most of the time – but he is fairly certain he can secure me an invitation to a little soirée Elenwen is planning on the 16th. He think...
Posted Sotek
byAs if it spawned from nowhere, the dragon flew right over head as it followed the curve of the mountain. It turned sharply about then blasted the group of soldiers along with the two Companions with a fire breath. The dragon shout roared across the path, shaking the very mountain with its te...
Posted SpottedFawn
byKorvanjund Part II Content Warning: Language, Violence, Gore The adrenaline was starting to subside. Several feet underground, there was no protection from the cold beyond their uniforms; the morning spent by the fire in Camp Varglya suddenly seemed so far away. Reidar didn't regret his d...
Posted Sotek
byBy now Aela and Sotek had already traversed the easterly bridge and were now strolling along the road as they headed off to the Imperial camp. By the time they arrived at the perimeter of the encampment it was mid morning. By now various tents and structures were fully set up and erected. Th...
Posted Sotek
byAela woke up feeling hot. She touched the arm which rested upon her and she expected to find Sotek cuddled up behind her but the instant she felt the arm she knew why she was so warm. Scarface was laid out on his side; half burying her beneath his arm and leg. Choosing life over slow suffoca...
Posted Caladran
by02 The Daggerfall contract had been difficult, and Ciel’nn wanted to sleep away the stress. He had almost been caught by the Castle guards. Why did it have to be inside the Castle? he had wondered after he managed to escape. Of course he could have slept during the t...
Posted Gnewna
by1st Sun’s Dusk (late) We did it! It was a big blue and silver bastard, stronger than the others we’ve encountered, Rumarin passed out from its breath (it’s probably just as well I didn’t realise until after the fight, or I’d have thought he was dead a...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Themes Night was into the early hours when Sotek awoke with a start due to a sleeping arm slapping him in the face. Beside him lay the naked form of Aela who was fast asleep and ignorant of the blow she just dealt her mate as she slept. Her armour and loin...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 11 His mother Mirane was at the door to speak with the town Magister. He wasn’t pleased about the fact Maltrys hadn’t been around when the town council took place. They missed his valuable input, he said. Mirane was concerned as she said her husband had behaved...
Posted Sotek
byRoughly eighteen hours after the carriage containing Aela, Farkas and Vilkas had left Whiterun, on the other side of the mountain where Ivarstead was situated, Sotek’s head broke through the surface of the river. After making sure Rikke was nowhere to be seen, he climbed out on the ban...
Posted DeltaFox
byMAN OF STEEL Chapter 1: Mayday, Mayday A man was running through the forest as loud voices followed him. He was dressed in blue jeans, green shirt and had a brown coat. His hair was messy and he had a rough beard. On his back, he was carrying a laser rifle and in his hands, a 10m...
Posted Sotek
byIt was a good few hours after Sotek and the Imperial army first approached Ivarstead to the far east of Whiterun that Aela was overwhelmed with the sense of loneliness. She knew from what the Harbinger had told her that communication was probably restricted due to leaks and infiltration but th...
Posted DeltaFox
byMAN OF STEEL "Ad Victoriam!" For several years, the eastern chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel was seeing a large increase the number of androids and synthetic humans within the Capitol Wasteland. After a detailed investigation, they learned that the synthetic humans, synths, were comin...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 10 In excitement he observed how Maltrys took a sip of the Shein in the chalice. The elder Dunmer seemed to frown first before he started coughing, nearly collapsing on the stone floor. Ciel’nn hadn’t shifted, but he watched in delight how Maltrys tried to reac...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 212 Bear? What Bear? Legate Rikke couldn’t help but notice how quiet Sotek had become as they rode through Ivarstead. The Companion was too busy studying the layout of the town. In particular, he noted where the mill and the inn were situated; not that he was a strange...
Posted Sotek
byInside Fort Dunstad supplies were divided up between the fort and what was needed for the new camp which was to be situated in the Rift. It was well into the evening and Legate Rikke was getting impatient. “By the Eights this is intolerable! Hurry up with those sacks damn it”. ...
Posted Sotek
byDespite being half asleep, Vilkas was aware of movement around the campsite where he lay. Such matters weren’t cause for concern as he knew the other Companions were there with him at the camp; their sounds and smells. Some years before when he hunted with Aela and Red she showed him h...
Posted Sotek
byFar to the north of the plains when dawn was taking hold of the sky above Skyrim, Sotek emerged from his tent and walked over to the Imperial campfire. Legate Rikke was already there waiting for him and she casually motioned at a log and asked him to sit down while she carried on cooking a l...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment the double doors shut behind them, Farkas and the other Companions practically ran for the main gate. However once they reached the market they all slowed down; each one of them, one after the other greeted the market holders and the citizens of Whiterun like everything was normal...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 9 His mother took him on the trip to Mournhold trip because the cousin’s father had the dampworm sickness, and Mirane was asked to bring a special potion. It was uncertain if the potion would work. Ciel’nn was happy to come along – at least Maltrys wouldn...
Posted Valierus
byIn the few days that passed since Valierus's arival in the White-Gold tower, I only ever saw him in passing while wandering the city or in the dining hall. To be honest the sad fact left me rather depressed for awhile. In the end though I decided that it was likely for the best si...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWhen Äelberon woke from his nap, it had started to snow, and he shifted position in his bedroll so he could have a better view. There was something about Skyrim and snow. With a fresh snowfall, the province became a kingdom of such ethereal beauty. It took him back to his first year of exil...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byElise The innkeeper opened the door and I was presented with my room. It wasn’t as grandeur as the rooms in the Winking Skeever, but there was a certain rustic charm to it. A single awning window provided me view of the Grand Plaza. There was a wardrobe and a chest fo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byTavia was in charge of tending the flames of the Beacon today. To make sure the fire always burned, so that Stendarr’s light could be seen even in the darkness that was Skyrim these days. The war, the dragons, the threats that retreated into the night when the sun rose. She dropped t...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by27th of Morning Star, 4E 202 Naked and insignificant, he stood upon the wastes, the chill of the biting winds cutting through his very bones, cutting through his soul. Passing through him, under him, and above him. No gentle breeze, no calming zephyr, only a steady wild wind, like a mae...
Posted Caladran
by01 Ciel’nn waited outside the room where Elam Drals gave out minor contracts for the Initiates. He listened to the quiet chat from fresh the Initiates, and looked at the bottle in his hands – maybe the older assassin likes it? The bottle was from Mournhold Inn. It was ...
Posted Caladran
byESO Short stories are about Ciel'nn and Elam Drals bonding mainly. Sometimes Ciel'nn's friend Vevan (my sibling's character) comes along. If you're not fan of male x male romance, then turn back. Otherwise I hope you enjoy these short ones that appears irregurally. They are loosely linked to each ...
Posted Gnewna
by30th Frostfall (evening) “Welcome back, gel. I hear one of the ships out of Windhelm yesterday had a gaggle of new Altmer workers, hoping to pay their way out of Skyrim… And we’ve got a new colleague, I’m sure you passed his premises on the way in? Now, we wouldn’t wa...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Amulet of Kings Ian S. McClure Well, looks like my luck's turned. Maybe. Spent a couple of days down there, twiddling my thumbs and thinking about fate and such. Impending death tends to do that to a lass. Didn't help tha...
Posted Tenebrous
byHallo! Here we are with 'Cyrodiil's Champions', a series where I chronicle various different incarnations of the Champion of Cyrodiil, the hero of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion! Each playthrough will be a different character. As usual, feel free to comment and critique, and thanks for reading!: ...
Posted Tenebrous
byPrologue Ian S. McClure I'll kill them! I'll kill them all! They left me for dead, after all. Pretty clear that they didn't believe in 'honor among thieves'. After everything we did together! Us on the Hackwing, we were the t...
Posted HaggisHunter
by'It doesn't hurt then?' asked Danicka, staring at Danifae's face intently. 'Not any more. Galathil did a good job, or at least what she could do' said Danifae. 'May I touch it? Your face I mean?' 'Go ahead.' said Danifae, clasping Danicka's hand and guiding it to her cheek...
Posted Gnewna
by28th Frostfall The less said about Rumarin’s Brilliant Giant Plan, the better. Suffice to say he had taken the wrong bits some ridiculous story that idiot Hjoromir told him last time we were in Riverwood for fancy, and for fact. We’ve spent the past few days haring around the pr...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Adult themes and foul language Where was he, thought Skjor. He had not seen him leave, but he wasn’t anywhere to be found. He wanted to leave, for he already saw Aela sneak out of the Bannered Mare and he was eager to follow. Very eager. Damn, you should be fucking follow...
Posted Smail
byThe 25th of Last Seed.The Forth Era.Year 201. Dawn was just beginning to break upon the world; as the sun rose, so did I. From the embers of the previous nights fire, which still glowed faintly even now, I rekindled a fresh flame, being careful to remain upwind of the smok...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 30 ‘You’re really going through with this, lad?’ Lencius asked quietly. ‘Do you have any idea what Larethor of Shimmerene is capable of?’ ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byKorvanjund Part I If there had been bandits here once, there weren’t any longer. A stone firepit was cold, the ashes undisturbed in the center of the ring. The unused sleeping bags scattered across the floor looked like shedded skins. Thurza and Reidar could not shelter ins...
Posted Gnewna
by22nd Frostfall “Look, I…I don’t think I should say, they’re very bad men, they might kill me!” “All the more reason to tell us, Wujeeta. Nerussa is very good at dealing with bad men, aren’t you?” Rumarin looked encouragingly...
Posted Warlocksg
byChapter 1 - Journey "Our origins a confusion.... Our history marked by betrayal.... Our emotions of hatred and seething rage borne by our forefathers and elders.... I shall avenge the wrong that was done to us a Sancre Tor. Both Man and Mer will tremble at my name as I exact my Vengeance!!"...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byJon Battle-Born took another slow sip of mead and felt the effects of it spin the room. That kind of pleasing spin that feels good, when you know the mead is seeping deep into the body. When you know you’ve had far too much, but at the same time, you don’t particularly care. Tonight ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 8 He followed Maltrys to the tomb that was owned by the Dres. Ciel’nn hoped the Elder Dunmer wouldn’t force him to go there alone. He had his eyes cast down when Maltrys snarled in a stern tone. “Heads up, boy. You will fetch me some bone mold. I...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 12: Taken Val, Aela and J'huzho slowly opened the the doors of High Hrothgar and carefully looked inside. They entered the fortress and got to the main chamber. "Hello?" said J'huzho. "Be quiet." said Aela to him. "This is a sacred place." ...
Posted Smail
byThe sun drifts on downwards, slipping gracefully, silently, between the sky and the land as day turns to dusk. A fresh frost settles upon the still earth as a chill wind picks up in the dry night air. The twin moons rise, and soon, the Aurora Borealis - the Goddess of the North...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byElise 27th Last Seed 4E 201 The Rift reminded me of the autumn days in the regions of Stormhaven and Glenumbra. It was less cold out in the south. The chill air was still present but it was more tolerable than it was in Winterhold. And there’s no snow, thank Kynareth! ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 29 ‘Apologies for the intrusion, Your Majesty.’ Titus wo...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 11: High Hrothgar Theryn and Golldir approached the tomb as the ground slightly shook. "What was that?" asked Golldir. "That necromancer has set a trap." said Theryn. And at that moment, two skeletons emerged from the ground, sword and shield at han...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe branch was just above her head and she was able to jump up and catch hold of it. She pulled herself up and carefully stood on the branch. Her bare feet had a good grip and she walked along it towards the trunk. She put her hand on the trunk and felt the sentience of the tree. It wasn't speech in...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 10: 7, 000 Val was standing in a huge white room. There were no windows or doors. All of a sudden she heard a voice. "Seek me at stars dawn, mortal." the voice said. Val suddenly woke up and jumped up from here bed. "Bad dream?" asked Theryn as he w...
Posted Tenebrous
byHoly Ground Ian S. McClure "Come on, Father!" I cry, running through the grassy field. I was playing with my toy, a wooden figure of an Altmer warrior. Father says nothing. He is underneath a tree, reading somethi...
Posted DeltaFox
byThe Chronicles of Theryn Sacking of Orsinium It was the year 4E 15, the Empire was slowly collapsing on itself and the provinces slowly mobilized their army's. It was a perfect time for mercenaries like me. I was payed to take a very old warhammer from an Ayleid ruin to the King of Orsiniu...
Posted DeltaFox
byThe Chronicles of Theryn Red Year I was below deck, writing into my journal. I left the port of Stros M'Kai two months ago. I was traveling to Morrowind to visit a friend. He was a Dunmer living on the hills surrounding Red Mountain. He told me that he found a long lost magical artifact de...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 7 He watched through the crack in horror at how his guar was being raised from the dead. It rose in to the air, and then collapsed back on the ground. The curses of Maltrys came from the barn. His heart raced in fear, and the pain he felt for his poor guar was over...
Posted Tenebrous
byJester's Day Ian S. McClure "This one is telling you, we need more supplies if we wish to reach Torinaan. You must have patience, Elereth." Suhr said calmly, as the gates of Skywatch once again came into view. He was right—in order to reach both that holy site and the city of Firsth...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 9: The Necromancer Aela was polishing her blade as the morning sun shined through the branches of the trees. The blade was pretty old and has seen a lot of battles, as proven by the numerous cracks on it. "Shouldn't you get another sword? I'm amazed that the...
Posted HaggisHunter
byHaving searched Fort Amol as much as they could, the four friends had only been able to find some books, septims and healing and magicka potions in the lower levels. More disturbingly, they had found several prisoners locked in the cells down there, all dead. It looked like they were going to be use...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 6 He scratched his head, looking over at Mirane’s ingredients. She had taught him what properties each ingredient had, but she hadn’t taught him any potions that could be lethal. He decided to try them out by himself when Maltrys and Mirane weren’t at hom...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 8: Valtheim Theryn was looking at Val as she was picking up flowers near Aela, who was negotiating with the stable master for a horse for Val. The morning chill has passed and it was slowly getting hotter as the summer sun warmed the earth. Theryn always thought that...
Posted J'huzho
byUpon arriving at Whiterun Eroteme came across a conundrum of sorts, she wanted entrance into the city but it had been closed off due to general panic aroused by the news of the dragon coming up from the south. She was never the kind of adventurer to try to bribe or intimidate her way into somewhere ...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 7: DO - VAH - KIIN Theryn was sitting in front of the Temple of Kynareth in Whiterun, his hands shaking and blood dripping from them. He was in shock. He survived several wars and saw countless terrible things, including genocide and mass graves, but what he saw toda...
Posted HaggisHunter
bySitting back in her chair, Danifae thought about recent events and what she had read in Micah's journal. Zora was sleeping in the bed near the fire and Larkspur and Lydia were upstairs, also asleep. The battle with the necromancers in Fort Amol had drained them all. Danifae had recovered quite quick...
Posted J'huzho
byShe entered the village alone in the black of night, her fur armour was matted with blood and she carried a bow on her back. The pelts slung over her shoulder suggested she had been hunting which accounts for the gap in time between her escape from Helgen and her entering the village, she must have ...
Posted J'huzho
byThe "Woman of Ice" story is a tale told by an as yet unidentified wandering storyteller about a figure known as Eroteme, an Ice-Mage and Assassin who had a significant part to play in the Dragon Crisis of 4E:201. The information in the story was compiled by the narrators own encounters with the woma...
Posted J'huzho
byThere are many stories of this woman but the one that I know, the long one, began shortly after the turning of the second century into the third: Fourth Era, year two hundred and one. This was the year the dragons returned, in fact this was the exact day the dragons returned, for our “hero&rdq...
Posted J'huzho
byTales tell of a woman born on Nirn in the second century of the fourth era, an age of dragon-fire and chaos, to be sure, but high in the land of Tamriel on a fierce blizzard’s night our babe is born to the cold mountainous landscape of Skyrim and to an ailing Nord mother, not of the cold in su...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 5 The old thick books were heavy on his arms. He tried to carry them with care – the books were the elder Dunmer’s favorite books, and he wanted Ciel’nn to move them. On top of the books was a grand soul gem. Ciel’nn tried his best to balance them, but his ...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe liquid had went right down her throat and coldness went right through her body. It also tasted vile. Danifae didn't know what was in it but she shivered under the furs covering her bed. The potion was causing some sort of reaction in her body. She could hear voices in the room. She could just ma...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Invasion of Dawnbreak Ian S. McClure “Well, that can't be good.” Lilinastre said sarcastically, as Dawnbreak came into view, flaming. “Wonder if the Canonreeve made it out?” ...
Posted Vault-Boy
byPro Patria: Chapter One The dim morning light was grey in our eyes. The Mojave is well known for its stunning sunrise, but it had been weeks since I had noticed the explosion of color that took place every morning. Schmidt and I sat with our backs to the sun, smoking cigarettes and thinking about n...
Posted Vault-Boy
byPro Patria This is the story of a single NCR trooper, of his experiences during the war, and of the massive costs that the common soldier pays. Chapters Chapter One
Posted Caladran
byChapter 4 He returned home with a basket of herbs, and noticed his guar was missing. “Where is he?” He wondered. Ciel’nn put the basket near the door, and began to search for his pet around the house, and from the nearby woods. A slight panic started drumming in...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byElise 24th Last Seed 4E 201 The classroom I was in was a wide semi-circular room with chairs and desks lined up across a pitched floor. There was enough to seat a hundred students though only a small percentage of that number was present. In front of the class was Tolfdir,...
Posted HaggisHunter
byCrouching in the undergrowth near Fort Amol, Danifae cast 'Laas' once again. It revealed a young mage outside the fort, apparently picking up ingredients, one inside the courtyard and one on the battlements. It was going to take a coordinated attack to take all three down without raising the alarm. ...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe three companions crouched in the undergrowth, across the river from the prison. They had spread out to better watch for anyone patrolling the area. Danifae used her Aura Whisper shout to check if anyone living was around. She had found this shout very useful when she had retrieved it from that d...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 28 When Commander Larethor was in a bad mood, it was generally wise to either stay out of his way or – if you were particularly comely – to...
Posted HaggisHunter
byDanifae put down the book she was reading and rubbed her weary eye. It seems like she had been reading for days but it had only been a few hours. She sat back in her seat and had a sweetroll and a drink of milk. She reflected on the journey here to High Hrothgar and her meeting with Arngeir and the ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by18th of Sun’ Dusk, 4E 203 Grulmar was slowly picking his way through the forest that surrounded the lake he passed the other day. He decided to go through the forest mostly because he didn't want anyone to see him, especially the Rieklings. One might not be so dangerous but ...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 6: Dragonborn Theryn and Val finaly made it out of the cave and found themselves above Lake Ilinalta in Falkreath Hold. "Alright, Val. Let's get back to Whiterun." said Theryn as they started their descent. Theryn looked at Val as she jumped off a rock. He w...
Posted HaggisHunter
byDanifae looked through the sight on the crossbow and fired into the tree trunk. She was starting to like this weapon very much. When the four companions had approached Fort Dawnguard and saw Durak using one, Danifae had shown a great interest in what Durak was doing. Durak had given her a spare cros...
Posted HaggisHunter
byHello story fans. I'm in no way a professional writer, but have had this idea in my head for quite some time and I hope to be able to tell the story in an enjoyable way. In writing certain bits of it, I've been getting quite emotional about what my main character is going though. I've had quite a lo...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 3 He stared at the desk, which had been moved to the basement. The desk was full of different soul gems, and the floor was likewise littered with various books. The small room was dimly lit by a single candle. It reminded him more of an ancestral tomb than a normal basement. C...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 5: The Barrow "Ah, my head." said Val as she got out of her bed. "To much mead." "There should be no mead for you." said Theryn as he got dressed. "You're fifteen." "You're fifteen." said Val sarcastically. "A little mead won't kill me."  ...
Posted Golden Fool
bySo some of you might have noticed that Lissette posted a build called The Outsider (finally) and that I have been posting screenshots/journals of my playthrough in the photos section of the Vault, the album for which can be found here. Now you might be wondering why I'm posting this ToC if...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 4: Party in Dragonsreach Val stayed in the main hall while Balgruuf escorted Theryn to his personal mage. Dragonsreach was well decorated with shields hanging from the support beams and flags on the balconies. "What's your name?" she asked the Jarl's steward. ...
Posted Valierus
byAs Valierus sets fire to the Hives, Elwyn infiltrates Goldenglow manor through the sewer tunnels. She fights off multiple Skeever attacks, as she makes her way to the manors sewer entrance. I finish putting down the last of the Skeevers with an arrow shot t...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 3: Looking for Help "I see something blue." said Val. Theryn smiled. "The river." he said. They were walking alongside White River towards Whiterun after spending the night at Riverwood. The grass was covered in morning dew and insects were flying above, landing on v...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byEagle of the Sands Part 3 Corvunir travelled from rooftop to rooftop, using his short teleportation spell - or ‘blink’ as he preferred to call it - to jump across large gaps. His eyes wandered below, looking for his target. Miraz ibn Arshad was the main reason ...
Posted SophieTheFeared
byWeek 3, I guess that's pretty decent. Let's see how this one goes. Chapter 3 (Getting moving now?) Pethara was shaken and dizzy. Scurrying through the halls and tunnels of the guild, she made a point not to disrupt anything else, as to not attract the attention of any more gods. R...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 2: Gone Mining The sun was setting down just as Theryn and Val entered Riverwood. As they passed through the gates, they were approached by a strong Nord. "Who goes there?" Theryn reached out his hand. "We're just travelers. Coming from the south." The Nord ...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Chapter 1: The Black Dragon Theryn opened his eyes and saw the trees passing by through the cracks in the cart. He slowly sat up and looked around. He was in a cart with three other man. A Redguard was sitting to his right and there were two Nords sitting on the opposite sid...
Posted DeltaFox
byBound in Blood Fate. It is a mysterious thing. Known by all but controllable by none. The fate of every living being is writen down in the Elder Scrolls. They have guided the world since the beggining of time and changed our world for better or for worse. Now, in 4E 201, they will bring tog...
Posted Sotek
byOn the same morning that Sotek prepared to attack the fort, Aela woke up early. She felt restless, uneasy and damn right moody. The Huntress snatched her bow and two quivers full of arrows then headed upstairs; only after shoving more arrows in her pack. She ignored everyone in the hall and ...
Posted Tenebrous
byA Campfire Conversation Ian S. McClure The birds flew by in the twilight, as Skywatch faded over the horizon. I grinned as I looked around, once again admiring the beauty of Auridon. I looked back at the group, briefly studying them. Elereth was d...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byWe come now to consideration of the spriggan, the elusive, feminine nature spirit of the deep woods. Of course, we all know the name from the taunting children's joke that goes: "Guess what?" "What?" "Spriggan butt!" …But beyond this juvenile jest, what c...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byRieklings: A Tiny Civilization, Unmasked. Rieklings, the tiny, blue goblin-like beings that inhabit the island of Solstheim are grievously misunderstood and ignored for being "Stupid" or "a nuisance". I, Crassus Lanius, (author of "The Thousand-and-One uses for Horkers: A Primer")...
Posted SophieTheFeared
bySo okay, it's been a week or so since chapter one, and I think I'm ready to get it moving again. Thanks so much to TSC admin Sotek for being massively patient as I tried to figure out how and where to post this. I think I've mostly got the hang of it now, and thank you again to anybody who...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 27 Lencius felt uncomfortably out of place in the Dominion’s side of the camp. Here, the Empire’s red and gold standards switched into that sickly, greenish...
Posted Sotek
byIt didn’t take long for Sotek to find the camp, and as he suspected, Legate Rikke’s intelligence was wrong. Instead of having five soldiers to deal with he was faced with six Stormcloaks. Two were on sentry duty; one, who Sotek presumed to be the commander, was in the large tent ...
Posted Sotek
byIt was early next morning, just before dawn when Sotek was rudely woken by Legate Rikke. The Argonian’s eyes shot open to an Imperial’s shout as Rikke shoved her head inside his tent. “Wake up! You’re in the Legion now”. Sotek lifted his head up and pe...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byOne of the more intriguing legends found on the island of Solstheim is the story of a mythical figure whose name is long forgotten, but whom time remembers as "the Traitor." Certain that this myth is rooted in history I set out to learn what I could and perhaps piece together a presumptiv...
Posted Sotek
byTrials of the Pathfinder It has an odd title I know but one day the seven verses will make sense. It's been biting my tail for ages. Massive thanks to DB to allow me the use of his picture. Note to self: When you get time work on alignment.
Posted Valierus
byI enter the cistern, completely preoccupied with other thoughts and I nearly fall into its waters. Elwyn grabs the back of my curiass and saves me from my swim, my foot does end up submerged though despite her attempts to prevent it. The sudden dousing of cold water brings me crashing b...
Posted Sotek
byIt was a few hours after dawn by the time the carriage arrived at Solitude. Sotek had spent at least half the journey asleep but now he was wide awake and eager to get started. He said his goodbye to Bjorlam and flung a small pouch of gold on the seat next to the carriage driver. Aft...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 26 Lencius drew his bow back, adjusting for wind speed, gravity, and the movement of the target while holding his breath. He released it along with the bowstring. The h...
Posted Exuro
by“Drem Yol Lok…” The foreign words washed over and through them. The Words shook them all to their bones and filled their souls. The breath of fire and brimstone encompassed all that they were, but it did not burn them. Instead it brought the comfort of a warm hear...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon and Kodlak were the last to join the gathered warriors, and all looked to the Altmer. Aye, he was expected to say something again and Kodlak watched the Mer adjust the position of the great bow slung over his back, ready to string in seconds. The Eagle. His eyes caught the...
Posted Sotek
byOnce the four Companions stepped outside, they all blinked a few times as their eyes got accustomed to the daylight. Shielding his eyes with the palm of his hand, Farkas examined the mountainside, taking in the terrain they would have to face to reach the lake below them. “We’re ...
Posted Valierus
byI sit crossed legged on the bed in one of the Bee and Barb's rooms. Valierus left a few hours ago to sell some of the surplus supplies we picked up during our journey from Whiterun. Snow paces the room, sniffing at the corners and butting his head into the table and chair legs. I stare down ...
Posted Singer of the Make Way
byLook for the answer among the stars, friend. Stop for a moment and avert your eyes from your feet and gaze upon the sky, no matter where you are. Look up from the mighty sands of Alik'r, look up from the top of the relentless march of Dragontail, look up from the lions preying on you among bu...
Posted Exuro
by“Thief? They’re right here!” Vitus objected and passed the bundle of long delayed letters to Sylgja. “We had some minor setbacks.” “A whole year worth of setbacks? You think you can waltz in here after all this time and act like nothing happened?&...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byIt was utter chaos when Kodlak Whitemane and his Shield-Siblings exited the city. Passing guards were escorting frightened citizens to the city gates. Thick was the veil of smoke, bright the glare of flame, and heavy the smell of fear. They traveled through the masses of evacuating p...
Posted Ben W
byWARNING: Adult themes Harkon Volkihar There is nothing like heading to a meeting between two of one of the strongest vampire clans alive. What made the experience all the better was simple really. They had grand taste in where to hold it. The pristine, white marble pillars...
Posted SophieTheFeared
byAlright guys. I've been thinking of a story idea for a while now, but I'm pretty nervous because I've never done this before. I like to write, and I like to mock fanfic, so why don't I create a highly mockable fanfic, yeah? In all seriousness, I'm no writer, but if somebody would give this a skim ...
Posted Sotek
byShortly after the group exited the main gate, they passed by the last of the farms. From here they started following the southern mountain ranges, traversing along the rocky outcrops. To the north they saw the damaged guard tower from the dragon attack months ago. After walk...
Posted Sotek
byWhen Aela woke up the next morning, she automatically turned around to cuddle into Sotek just to find herself in an empty bed. His trousers and shirt were gone, leaving behind a pair of shoes adapted for his reptilian feet which was, in itself, a waste of time as he often went around bare fo...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byWatchful eye upon the hill, Watches over cities grand and towns small, Farmhouses and Jarl’s halls. It protects the children as they play, Guard’s eye, from shady vantage spies All that occurs, in the city around. As He watches over his sentries, Smiling at the justice the...
Posted Mottyskills
byAda and I checked out early from the Dugout Inn, fresh and full of supplies. The holotape I’d recovered from one of the rogue bots at Wattz Consumer Electronics had enough embedded data to suggest our next location.South and east of Diamond City was the old General Atomics Factory. This dest...
Posted Valierus
byArise, you must awaken. A voice speaks out of the champion, or the girl will be lost to the planes of Oblivion. Arise! I force myself up into a sitting postion, and leaning against a wall behind me I survey the room I'm in. Its a small cramped cell...
Posted Sotek
by‘True love isn’t being with the person you can live with. It’s being with the one person you can’t live without’ Author’s Note: Adult Themes At some point in the day Sotek opened his eyes. His whole body ached and he silently wished that the ram...
Posted Mottyskills
by“I’m going to miss you…” Nora paused in my arms. “So much!”“So much.” I confirmed. It was my time to serve. My time to follow in the footsteps of my father and grandfather and saying goodbye to my fiancé was hard. I wasn’t ...
Posted Sotek
byThroughout the night Sotek drifted in and out of troubled sleep. He even spent half an hour sat at the large table at the far end of the corridor by the hall stairway where he tried to work out what Aela was up to. The Morning came all too quickly and he was briskly woken by the flat of a fi...
Posted Sotek
byIt was late evening when Sotek awoke from a gentle shake. Aela sat next to him and passed him a flask of water. “Here drink up, it will do you good. Afterwards you can damn well eat something”. Then she passed him a plate. On it was a few apples she had cut up and cored along wi...
Posted Sotek
byWhen the three Companions entered the hall, the Jarl was sitting at the main table which had been cleared of everything except a selection of tankards and a large pitcher of wine. Above his throne was a Dragonbone axe proudly displayed on a weapon plaque. All three Companions recognized the ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byWant to Become Part of House Telvanni? Outsiders learning of the rabid isolationist and outlander-hating temperament of House Telvanni wizards often assume it would be impossible to obtain positions in service to House Telvanni. Nothing could be further from the truth. F...
Posted Sotek
byThe hall was in total silence despite the number of Companions and Whelps who were present. Kodlak peered up at the sky which was clearly visible where the roof had partially collapsed from when the barrel of oil had struck it. Cindered, smoldering rafters were all too prominent but his mind...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 25 The first thing Harrow asked for after he woke was a selection of books from the library. The healers had been all too happy to oblige, if only to ke...
Posted Sotek
byKnowing that every second counted, Sotek grabbed Aela by the collar and literally threw her at the Jarl as he shouted to the hapless Companion. “Aela! Don’t you dare change! You promise me right now... you do not change; you won’t make it. Do you hear me? Red won’t m...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe History of Raven Rock Volume III by Lyrin Telleno Raven Rock is one of the more interesting colonies of Morrowind of the last two centuries. So much has happened to this tiny town in such a short amount of time, and so many lives have been affected by it, I felt it necessary to d...
Posted Sotek
byA few hours later they came across the remnants of what looked like a failed expedition to one of the dwemer strongholds which were scattered around the north of Skyrim. Old wooden buildings with partially collapsed roofs and holes in the walls were all that was left behind. They were near a...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 2 Petting his guar while waiting at the edge of the meadow, Ciel'nn gazed around the green, lush environment of Deshaan. The gentle scent of flowers filled the air. Nearby was a small pond where draggle tails grew. Standing here, he felt the warm sensation of being safe—out ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Traitorous Kinlady Ian S. McClure I looked at myself in the mirror, making sure I appeared presentable. I was to appear before Queen Ayrenn to receive my new orders soon, and though I knew she cared little, I still had no desire to appear disrespectful. Satisfie...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe History of Raven Rock Volume II by Lyrin Telleno Raven Rock is one of the more interesting colonies of Morrowind of the last two centuries. So much has happened to this tiny town in such a short amount of time, and so many lives have been affected by it, I felt it necessary...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 24 Harrow laid in bed, completely still save for the slight rise and fall of his chest as he struggled to breathe. &n...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe History of Raven Rock Volume I by Lyrin Telleno Raven Rock is one of the more interesting colonies of Morrowind of the last two centuries. So much has happened to this tiny town in such a short amount of time, and so many lives have been affected by it, I felt it necessary ...
Posted Capricorn
byKill for me Hand Feed me their Blood Conquer their Land So your Kingdom may Bud Born from the Earth This Evil of Old All Seek it's Worth More Precious than Gold Kill for me Hand Feed me their Blood Conquer their Land So your Kingdom may Bud It Hungers for Blood ...
Posted Edana
byPART I.AN ELEGY FOR EDRYG “People like you are the reason people like me drink themselves to death,” and with that Dagnir spat in Ysa’s face and stumbled back into the inn. He didn’t mean it, she quickly thought. Dag&r...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPrologue 14th of Sun’s Dusk, 4E 203 Bein’ dropped on a top of some gods forgotten mountain isn’t really fun. But I deserved it, I really tusked up back there. Quite surprised Broody just didn’t tear me limb from limb, Grulmar thought, closing his e...
Posted Exuro
byVitus closed the door to their room behind him with a sigh that released all the tensions of travel, but he only managed one step forward before his hopes of a soft, warm bed were dashed upon the rocks. “Ah, nope.” Lydia had beaten him to the inn somehow and by the way ...
Posted Delta
byShe stood up straight and kept her eyes front. Not a word, not a peep. From the moment she took her first step into the room, the first thing she noticed was the large numbers of books that filled the room. Bulky tomes nea...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek approached Whiterun he saw a multitude of different sized tents scattered around the southern side of Whiterun. The enemy camp surrounded the farmland which Sotek hoped were now abandoned. Farms could be rebuilt. Families were a different matter. Dozens of Imperial soldiers manned the walls...
Posted Valierus
byValierus and Elwyn leave Whiterun behind for Riften. Their journey south is not without its risks however, barely an hour out from Whiterun they run astray of Valthiem Towers, an infamous den of banditry. "Nngh!" I grunt as the bandit chiefs hammer c...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 23 The rooms in Tsukikage’s hospice were kept insulated from sound to allow the patient a peaceful recovery. &nb...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byEagle of the Sands Part 2 When nightfall came, they began making their approach. Under the cover of night, they crossed through the half a mile stretch of sand that separated them from their target. They went two-by-two; each pair maintaining an eight-foot distance from th...
Posted Valierus
byValierus and Elwyn leave Riverwood for Whiterun bearing dangerous news for the Jarl of Whiterun. Dragons have returned to Skyrim, and signs point to one bearing down on Riverwood. They head there in hopes of convincing the Jarl to send aid, but they fear they'll be to late. ...
Posted Caladran
byChapter 1 The strike on the cheek stung. It sent him across the stone floor, cowering in fear by the lava pit. He couldn’t look up at Maltrys, in his dark robes. The elder Dunmer was fuming as he stepped closer to him. “You s’wit! Interrupt my work again, and I'll fe...
Posted Sotek
byEven before Windhelm came into view, Sotek found the landscape depressing. The snowy rocky surroundings held in tightly by various mountainsides dotted across the horizon all seemed to compress the air, making it thick and hard to breathe. His breath misted up every time he exhaled, like he ...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek headed past the borders of Whiterun, the landscape dramatically changed. The mountain capped snow began creeping down the mountainside to lie upon the forests and pathways. A stream slowed to naught but a trickle as chunksof thick ice thwarted the streams natural flow. River banks of earth ...
Posted Sotek
byOnce they were outside Solitude’s walls, the three Companions headed straight to the stables. A stable hand had already brought out the courier horses which he and a soldier had saddled. The horses snorted and trod around in a restless state, eager to let loose all their fury and speed...
Posted Mercurias
by((Hello there! Just slapped this together in one writing session for fun and wanted to play with the blog function to see how it'd work. Pray for me. I'll hopefully be adding a lot more detail about this character later, and with luck you might enjoy him.)) One of these days, Fletcher thoug...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAlik'r Desert, 29th of Rain's Hand, 206 4E They were walking, dragging their feet through the sand, their determination urging them to keep moving. To stop would mean to die. The Third felt his bones creak with every move, the weight of his armor pulling him down, almost like if he ...
Posted Valierus
byTwo weeks after the events of Helgen, Valierus and Elwyn have been resting from their travels in Riverwood with Hadvar and his Uncle Alvor. They finally decide to move on, and explore more of Skyrim. "I'll be sorry to see you go." Hadvar says, breaking the r...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAlik'r Desert, 20th of Rain's Hand, 206 4E Another three days through the desert and their prey was still eluding them. Yaman could see how the High Priestess was getting more irritated by every day - like a small runt already picturing the day it gets its first weapon but someone a...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byRules and Regulations There was a sense of misplacement, a palpable lack of belonging, that struck as I left what then were considered the northern borders of the Brotherhood’s Capital Wasteland. The winds were wispier, they bit more when the came off the rocks and the h...
Posted Ben W
byNight consumed all, enveloping the land, rocks and trees with its dark embrace. The only lights that pierced through the veil were the moons, Masser and Secunda, and a simple camp fire. The smoke snaked its way into the air, taking with it the aroma of cooking meat. And something else, some...
Posted Sotek
byAela set a fast pace as her horse galloped southwards which threw Sotek into confusion. He pulled out his map and waved it at Aela like a flag. “Solitude is to the west, isn’t it? Why are we travelling south?” She took the map to be a rag; ...
Posted Caladran
byPrologue Ciel’nn managed to drag himself away from the Dremora Lord Marquis. It was only a temporary solution, for he couldn’t fight back anymore. Wincing in pain, he brushed his dark hair away from his face. His wounds were bleeding, and his vision was blurring. He didn’t have ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAlik'r Desert, 17th of Rain's Hand, 206 4E The Orc in black fled across the desert, and the Knights followed… He's losing his mind, an Orsimer female thought and snorted after reading the piece of paper for the second time. She let it fall into the sand, beside her boots m...
Posted Caladran
byAn assassin was abandoned by Sithis, and hunted by the Daedra - this dunmer founds himself a new, and unexpected friend on dire situation. Together they travel around Skyrim, trying to find a way to end the dunmer's nightmares while they hear about the coming civil war. Yet, the a...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byDarkness. Complete darkness was all around him, drowning him, going up his nose and down his throat, burning his eyes. It was playing with him, embracing him, like a distant mother embracing her child. Until he lit the light. The Atronach Forge suddenly became prominent, being ev...
Posted Sotek
byBoth Aela and the Whelp smiled at each other then they started laughing. The Huntress coyly replied to Sotek, egging him on. “I love it when you’re so decisive. I tell you what; we’ll pack up the gear while you sort out the carriage”. Aela threw the Whelp a ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byWell, this is it. Can't make another step, not even one last drop of strength is left in me. I ran out of water, out of piss and even the tusking camels died under me. I drank their blood, the only liquid I was able to get my hands on. Do you have any idea how fast blood dries in this g...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byGrulmar was bent over a piece of paper, scribbling something on it, the moves of the brush being hectic and almost furious. He was so focused on his drawing that he failed to notice Agni talking to him. He heard for the second time and blinked. “What?” he shook his head and turned arou...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byShadeclaw Combat Manual, Entry Three Soft Techniques – Whispering Fang Whispering Fang is one ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byHow far in the desert do you think we are? My guess is we've just reached the middle. Is that deep enough? Heh, deep. I'm sorry, but I keep thinking about the desert as sea these days. You might object, but think about it. When you dive into the waters and you keep swimming down, there is a cert...
Posted Valierus
byWith Hadvar's help, Valierus and Elwyn manage to escape Helgen with their lives. Now having no where else to go they agree to travel to Riverwood and meet some friends of Hadvar's. We leave b...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byShadeclaw Combat Manual, Entry Two Hard Techniques – Rawlith Khaj Rawlith Khaj is a martial art that ...
Posted Sotek
byKodlak snapped back at the young huntress. Often her unruly defiance let them to openly clash within the hall of Jorrvaskr. He knew all too well of the heaviness which dwelled in the fourteen year olds heart due to the feeling of abandonment when her father, Skjor had a massive argument ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byA TRAGEDY IN BLACK A folk tale from the time of the Oblivion Crisis The dremora looked on the young boy with disdain. He looked to be no more than seventeen or eighteen, on the cusp of manhood. "You? You have summoned me?" "Mother says I'm good with spells. So...
Posted Paws
byA flurry of wind driven snow swept through the hall as the door opened, making the hearth fire roar and bearded men turn in annoyance, their drinks interrupted and their laughter silenced. That irritation turned to expectation when they saw it was the volva at the doorway, framed by the&nb...
Posted Valierus
byThe story of Valierus and Elwyn as they struggle to survive in the cold and harsh Skyrim landscape. Having managed to escape Helgen Valierus and Elwyn find that their troubles are just beginning. They came to Skyrim hoping to escape conflict but have ended up in a conflict bigger than themse...
Posted Valierus
byHaving managed to avoid losing their heads to the chopping block Valierus and Elwyn are now forced to find a way to escape Helgen, with their new ally. Unfortuantely, their choice in company has alienated their other allies leaving them surrounded by enemies on all sid...
Posted Vargr White-Tree
by“I came to Skyrim in search of a way to make the voices stop.” The small Breton girl began, her voice trembling, not in fear, thought Isran, but in effort. As if she strained beneath a great weight that threatened to crush her. “I hear them in my head constantly crying, pleading, a...
Posted Delta
byWhile the Thalmor supported coup of Valenwood in 4E29 did saw the overthrowing of Imperial friendly forces and the establishment of the Third Aldmeri Dominion, it did not however mean the end of anti-Thalmor sentiment and resistance movements. For the next 70 years, pro-Thalmor, pro-Imperial and o...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byImperial mages have arguably advanced the study of conjuration magic far more than most, but it first fell to Elven wizards to crack open the door to Oblivion without its screaming horrors spilling uncontrollably into Mundus. Corvus and Calani Direnni and their clan first lit the torch and peere...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 22 Twelve. Thirteen. Fourteen. Fourteen heartbeats in one minute. Remaining steady. It seems the decline has stopped.  ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThere was a garden… Funny things, these memories. There are things that you remember, some that you don't, some that you remember only partially. There is a garden… Sometimes you can remember only images, blurred images streaked by the colours of ...
Posted Valierus
byThe character Elwyn is based off yui0820's Elwyn standalone follower which can be found at http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/59056/Elwyn. The picture included in her description was borrowed from his mod page. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAs he said few days back, he wasn't done with Restoration yet. He was practicing Wards and in the meantime he was trying to figure out both fortify and resist spells. With no satisfying results. Actually, with no results at all. He wasn't able to figure out how to imbue his muscles with Magicka, o...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byTo say that Grulmar's attempts at trying to cure the symptoms of his addiction didn't go well would be an understatement. It went horribly. Just one try left him with such strong shakes that no Magicka potion could fix them and he had to spend the whole day shaking and sweating in his bed. He was ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byUp until he was ten years old, Oin Parnafacasis was in an elite group of the very best families of Gnisis. They went to the very best tailors, shared the same tutors, played in the same exclusive company. When his mother died, and his father discovered that the money they had been living on was ...
Posted Delta
byOther than our faith, no weapon has more than associated with the Vigilants of Stendarr than the mace. While it has been said that the mace is nothing more than the logical advancement of the humble club, its utility and deadliness however should never be underestimated. Developed as the response ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byI have no idea what you did with the previous piece of paper I wrote - maybe you read it, maybe you wiped your arses with it, maybe you ate it, who knows? - but I found out that this writing is in a certain way...relaxing. It helps me collect my thoughts, figure out where I'm actually heading. O...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byHey guys, KaiserSoSage here a.k.a Axius Revan. So AMOSS is here and I've decided to make a short story. Originally this was just a practice/concept story I wrote whenever I needed a break from writing my stories but I decided to use it for AMOSS. As for the Silver Fox, I intend on continuin...
Posted Minophis
byBrynjar stood in the clearing outside the house and focused his attention at the distant treeline. Hanging from the branches of various trees were targets made from sawn logs. He turned to the table and picked up a one handed steel axe. He had made the axe along with the others on the table. They lo...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byTo say that the last few days in the College were weird would be an understatement. Grulmar was doing his best to keep himself confined in his room, far away from Äelberon. What happened down in the Midden between them was lying heavily on Grulmar's mind. On one side he felt ashamed for all w...
Posted SpottedFawn
byWindbreak Chapel Each time the hunting knife sliced through the fungal pods, separating them from their stems, a wet, musty smell was added to the already pungent swamplands. Kjeld placed the pods into a small wicker basket, on top of the flat, mud-brown discs of lichen and nightshade flowers h...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byGrulmar took a deep breath and stretched his arms, circling with his shoulders and then wrists, all the while sucking in the cold air of the Midden. His mind already wondered through the streams and when he found the right one, he tapped into its power. He felt a tingling over his skin as a shield...
Posted Sotek
byHere’s something I thought about giving a go for a while now. The idea is simple and some of you will recall there have been a few of these in the past. All you have to do is add a paragraph to the story in the comment and I will add it to the story. We'll see what happens along the way. &nbs...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChanges. Big changes, Grulmar thought as he was watching the members of the College go about their business in the Hall of Elements, practicing spells or just chatting with each other. The place certainly looked better without all that Thalmor presence. The Eye was gone, taken awa...
Posted Delta
byWhen a mercenary party grows large enough, these mercenaries are then organised into free companies, named so as they act independentlyfrom the Empire. Like their individual counterparts, the quality and the reputation of free companies vary from disciplined and honourable to thuggish and unreliab...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by21st of Morning Star, 4E 202 “What will you give in exchange for them?” With a strangled gasp, Äelberon bolted upright, soaked in sweat, clutching his chest. It took him several moments just sitting there in the fuzzy darkness of his quarters before his heart...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by4E 206... shit, I actually have no idea what day it is today. Probably Sun's Dawn. Or First Seed? The Orc in black fled across the desert, and the Knights followed… Rather poetic, eh? There's not many hiding places in Alik'r so I can't really shake them off. They are persi...
Posted Ben W
by~*Serana Volkihar~* That fucking idiot of an Argonian! I am a damned vampire- a Volkihar for fuck’s sake!- not some maiden to be told what is best! I finally had a life to live after being cooped up in a cave for Bal knows how long and there is no way I’m going to run i...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 21 ‘I am never complaining about constipation ever again,’ Ambarro groaned, making bubbles with his mouth as he slid down into the onsen. The hot water soot...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by19th of Morning Star, 4E 202 “I killed a bear today.” Volunteered Ria from her position in the Mead Hall. “Battle Born job, Ria?” Kodlak Whitemane asked with a nod of respect. “Yes, Harbinger.” She beamed with pride and Kodlak and ...
Posted Delta
byI She woke to the sound of a crackling fire, the smell of cloves, cinnamon and clean linen; a comforting combination if she knew where she was or how she got there. She winced as she opened her eyes, the world was spinning and her eyes could not make sense of what she saw. Breathing was ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by“I've heard of you,” said the old vagabond, very impressed. “Aren't you the adventurer who slew all those ash vampires in Ghostgate a couple of months back?” “That I am,” said Oristian Silverthorn with a weary smile for his admirer. He knew that his n...
Posted Medieval
byHello, This is my POEM section, I have written a couple like five poems, those missed while the movement of the site, but I have them saved on my PC, so I'm going to upload all of them, I usually create some fan-art like photoshop pics mostly related to my screenshots of gameplay, the pics are rela...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byGrulmar was sitting in a chair down in Subterrarium, listening to the sound of hissing Dwemer pipes were making around him as they were doing their...whatever. He understood only half of the things Arniel Gane said to him about it, but his understanding was that the pipes were warming up and creat...
Posted Mottyskills
byI couldn’t care less about caps. Of course it is nice to be able to buy parts I need for my inventions rather than scrounging the Wasteland for them. But what good is collecting currency here? I don’t see any banks opening up. No one is thinking - where can I get a good interest rate o...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 20 ‘I thought all we had to do was drink the damn potions,’ Ambarro complained. ‘Why do we have to sit through a lecture, of all things?’  ...
Posted JustRed
byWell, I wanted to take advantage of this month AMOSS to spill out some of the presentation idea I had for my last CB : Le Magicien and didn't make the cut. It is my first submission at the TSC and maybe I actually suck at it... feel free to comment, all opinions are welcome. The traveler...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThey still had doubts, Äelberon thought dully as he followed Master Borri out the heavy metal doors of High Hrothgar towards a snow-covered courtyard. A blast of icy wind ruffled the fur of his bearskin and he sniffed to clear his nose, his watering eyes tracing the embroidered pattern on...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by“The situation simply is this,” said Phlaxith, his face as chiseled and resolute as any statue. “Everyone knows that the cemetery west of the city is haunted by some malevolent beings, and has been for many years now. The people have come to accept it. They bury their dead by d...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byTranscribed by Anias Gael Dearest reader, the tome that you hold in your hand is a chronicle of pain, of torment, and of discovery. In these memoirs, I shall impart to you an autobiography of a foolish and failed attempt to achieve a great power. Walk with me as I break the bonds of pro...
Posted Tenebrous
byDeath and Unlife Ian S. McClure As soon as I entered the ruins, the infamous Veiled Keep, I was greeted by two mer, Heritance members. “Hail, sir. The Veiled Queen is meeting with the council.” one said, removing his helm. “I'd recommend you get th...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byIt is popular, especially among young upstarts who wish to establish themselves as intellectual contenders, to dismiss the study of harnessing the destructive potential of magicka as crude or simplistic. Those who embrace this argument prefer to spend time researching obscure theoretical...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 19 ‘This place reeks,’ Ambarro coughed, waving his hands in front of his face. His boots squished on something and his face contorted in disgust. &n...
Posted SpottedFawn
byThurza Reidar limped back to Camp Varglya. His cocky stride had quite literally been broken, and every step sent a tremor of pain through his foot and a string of expletives through his brain. He slowed only to glower at the cart that had arrived ten minutes before him, though the drive...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by16th of Morning Star, 4e 202 It was impossible not to hear it. The Thu’um. Being used. They knew he knew it. They had taught him, Arngeir reminded himself as he knelt before the brazier flame, watching it dance and crackle against the dark-hued stone, partially hypnotized ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byHis mind was wandering through and between the streams of magicka, looking and searching. He was passing streams he didn't even know what purpose they had, what properties. He was looking for very specific ones. He found the first, the one that felt like weight of the whole world and his hand reac...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byA Hero comes with ice and steel in hand, His Maiden’s shield is braced with Stendarr’s might. They meet with Alduin in vicious fight, the dragon hunt he brought across my land. The Hero’s Maiden watches with delight As he revokes great Alduin’s palace grand. The earth h...
Posted Ben W
by*~Xian-Krie~* Serana was unique, even among vampire kind. Not bloodthirsty, hungry for power or vengeful, to an extent, like many others of her species. I may have been biased but the facts do not lie. Very few vampires in history were of pacifist nature and those that were hid the...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byIt may seem beyond belief that an entire community could be so skilled in these spells hundreds and hundreds of years before the Mages Guild was formed to teach the ways of magicka to the common folk. There does, however, appear to be evidence that, just as the Psijics on the Isle of Artaeum dev...
Posted Mottyskills
byLife isn’t easy. But when you meet someone who accepts you, flaws and all it sure is worth the effort. Nora was in law school here in Boston and I was job-hunting in the city when we first ran into each other. Literally. “Ooomph..Hey!”“Oh no…I’m so sorry!...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by16th of Morning Star, 4E 202 He had not felt this small and insignificant since he first entered the Jerrals all those years ago, Äelberon thought while he looked up from the base of the worn stone steps leading to High Hrothgar, squinting against the sun’s glare reflecting...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byShadeclaw Combat Manual, Entry One Claw Techniques – Goutfang As a Po’ Tun, the first and last weapon at your dis...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byIt is easy to confuse Illusion and Alteration. Both schools of magic attempt to create what is not there. The difference is in the rules of nature. Illusion is not bound by them, while Alteration is. This may seem to indicate that Alteration is the weaker of the two, but this is not true...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThey were gathered in the Arcaneum, both students and a few teachers, sitting on chairs or standing, listening to Phinis Gestor’s lecture. Deadsmell and another policy lecture of his. Booooring! He almost gave a yawn and J’zargo sitting next to him poked him. Gestor was standing on the...
Posted Medieval
byHello I'm working on an ambitious project, I like real time strategy games (rts), like Ages of Empires, Blizzard has created one of the best real time strategy games of all times with Starcraft a Sci-fi rts, Warcraft a medieval fantasy rts with some roleplaying aspects (you got heroes level...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by5th of First Seed, 3E 432, Alinor, Summerset Isles, Ascension Day Rynandor was introspective today. The gathered crowds of onlookers and worshipers were excited, but he was introspective. Well, no, he wasn’t introspective, he was tense and terribly nervous, but he hid it under a...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byNo doubt you have heard tales of my adventures. Stories carried from province to province, all of Tamriel in awe of my feats of magical prowess. More than once, I am sure, you have thought, "If only I had Aramril's ability. Then I too could seek fame and fortune in magic duels!" ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byImperial Theosophy teaches us that our world was born from magicka, the creative force that informs and sustains all life. The sources of magic are the many and diverse heavens beyond the void, collectively known as the Aetherius. Aetherius, ancestral seat of the Nine Divines and the ot...
Posted Raltharian
byVigilance: An Akaviri Tale: TOC image:(http://www.deviantart.com/art/The-Akaviri-Warrior-426275503) Chapter 1: New Beginnings Chapter 2: Home
Posted Karver the Lorc
byThe Beginning Spellcaster The most powerful mages in Tamriel were once beginners. They all had similar early experiences: exposure to magic kindled an interest and/or unlocked some latent ability, followed by years of hard work. These intrepid souls honed their skills, learned new spell...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byI have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. - J. B. Priestley 4th of First Seed, 4E 203 There was nothing but white, everywhere. As far as he could see. And he was slowly startin...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by-From Notes on the Aetherium Forge. 20th of Morning Star I write this late at night. She is resting and I know I should be too, but I still cannot contain my excitement and am wide awake, despite the effects of the moon sugar and the heavy draught Brother Theodard gave me...
Posted Mottyskills
byThe urge is always there. Like an itch begging to be scratched.My excursions have taken me further and further into the wasteland and away from the relative safety of home. This results in having to bed down in some pretty sketchy places. I once found a sleeping bag on the roof of an old church ov...
Posted Meli
byThe following are a collection of Orsimer poems accumulated by Theranis Frey, during his travels through the Wrothgarian mountains and the strongholds of Skyrim. Stronghold, city orc, fort or mine!All Hail the Orsimer! Hunt wife, shield wife, forge or hearth!All Hail the Orsimer! Trinimac, Maouch...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byCouldn't find any clues, so I'll make a sketch and work through this carefully. Five Resonators. Five tones. Just have to hit them in the right order. Let's see... 19th of Morning Star, 4E 203 They spent the next three days on the frozen road in tense silence, with the bo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byReached the Treasury. There's a Tonal Lock here, still active. Judging from the corpses, it's safe to say the traps are still active, too. 16th of Morning Star, 203 “How is your wrist?” Layrene asked, giving Ondolemar a sidelong glance from her horse. ...
Posted Mottyskills
by“Nathan! What’s burning?” From my childhood garage, the sounds of my mom’s concerns were mostly muffled by the success of my latest creation. For weeks I had roamed our neighborhood for bits and pieces to complete the spectacle. I was elated and my adrenaline drowned ou...
Posted Vargr White-Tree
byThe smell of smoke still hung in the air, a memory of the house that used to be. The ruined timbers poked up through the blanket of snow like the ribs of some great beast picked clean by scavengers and now forgotten. The “others” urged her to linger in this town, compelled her to inquire...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byArkngthamz. My map may be rough, but it was enough to get me here. There may be something to this after all. 16th of Morning Star, 4E 203 He was smothered, churning in curdled mud, his lungs filling with the brown-grey muck, drowning in it. And yet he drank of the mire, s...
Posted Will
byLucy stood the Dreamsleeve, the afterlife for most races. She resided in a palace reserved only for those who notably served Akatosh, such as Martin Septim. From the palace, she could see everything that happened in Tamriel and every other dimension – for the limits of Dimensional Tra...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byHere's the result:1-Arkngthamz: This one 'Arkngthamz', was on the inscription, too. Apparently the main Aetherium research center. Seems like the place to start.2- Mentioned as a 'Bthar-zel' ('allied city'?). Not Bthardamz, though. Looks like a smaller site, north or northwest of there, on...
Posted Mottyskills
byThe sun was still low in the east as I approached my home.After waking from one nightmare in Vault 111 only to find another above ground, I quickly realized I needed new digs. Fresh with knowledge of what was deep underneath those derelict houses, Sanctuary felt too much like a cemetery. T...
Posted Teineeva
byDecember 10, 2287 It is strange how much a man can miss something as stupid and ridiculous as the vain display of christmas lights that used to adorn these streets of mine back in the day. However, as I stared out of my office through the sadly missing wall, their absence hit me as yet another re...
Posted Mottyskills
by“What is that I smell?” It was early. And I awoke begrudgingly with my usual mix of stupor and hunger. Something nostalgic and wonderful wafted into my nose and stirred my soul. “I made your favorite!” Came my wife’s reply. “Aww, honey! You take such good car...
Posted Mottyskills
byI thought they wouldn’t know what to do with me in the army. I passed all of their required entrance tests, both physical and mental. But shortly after surviving basic, I was ordered to report to some suit. Apparently something I had done warranted a special sit-down.“At ease Priv...
Posted Will
byKagrenac stood in the workshop, awaiting their arrival – he knew they would come. He was dressed in full Dwarven armour and had an enchanted sword at his side, preparing for the fight he knew would inevitably break out. Calcelmo, too, stood just behind Kagrenac – somewhat fearin...
Posted Mottyskills
byMy favorite and most played character in Fallout 4 is The Gearhead.He’s the sort of capable character that, if I were in his post-apocalyptic predicament, I’d hope I would be. With some exaggeration of course. The full build explanation is certainly worth a read prior to delving i...
Posted Will
byThe sky was clear, the fallen raised, the damage repaired – everything was fine. But Nigel didn’t care. Faster than the Guards could even comprehend Nigel ran over to her as she fell from the sky, catching her in his arms with such precision that she received not even a...
Posted Gnewna
by19th Frostfall (afternoon) Well, I think I’m still not completely over the poison, but I’m definitely more myself than on Tirdas, imagine thinking an archaeological site would be tedious! Although, admittedly, I was expecting it to be rather quieter than it was. It didn&rsq...
Posted Gnewna
byThis story started life over on the Steam forums, with a fair bit of encouragement from Lissette of the Long-Chappers. A couple of years ago, I'd played with Arthmoor's Alternate Start mod, picking the Thalmor Agent start, where you've been sent to investigate rumours of a disturbance at Helgen. T...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byI've got a lead. One of the moldy old books in Mzund mentioned the Forge. Ruined through and through, but I was able to copy down a few scraps, including a map of the first-era Dwemer kingdoms. Need to cross-reference it with modern borders when I get back. 11th of Morning Star, 4...
Posted Molicha
byA waltz on the wasteland, She spin round, soar, whirling, then land. Blasted is the world, Two hundred years post-annihilation. Erased by a fiery swirl, A total atomization ! The sky’s blue, The mutants are green. No water in view, The land is lean. ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 18 Arngrimur smiled down at his son, the gleam of his sword lighting up his blue eyes, bright as the sky. &nb...
Posted Raltharian
byChapter 2: Home Snow hits my face like needles as the horse speeds into the night. Eventually I find a crag that could serve as shelter for the night. As I dismounted from the horse it ran back in the direction of the stables, ignoring this I sat down in the snow with m...
Posted Raltharian
byChapter 1: New Beginnings I turned my back on my homeland escaping the epidemic that sweeps it’s land now headed for a land called Tamriel. The journey has been long. The boat has been ravaged, and I stand upon its deck looking through the tattered sail to see a c...
Posted Ben W
by*~Serana Volkihar~* “Well this is nice,” I said trying to make small talk. Xian and I had just left Fort Dawnguad with over five-thousand gold in tow. The sun was till high in the air above us, bright yellow and orange beams barely visible warmed everything, casting shadows seve...
Posted Will
byWith a blue flash and a deafening boom, Nigel, Lucy, San-Kai and Bjorn appeared at the gates of Whiterun. The city was burning around them as guards rushed past them, throwing their lives away as the brass army advanced with destructive efficiency. “Well, this will be fun” Lucy ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byDelayed He missed the cold press of Rakki’s nose against his face, and her impatient whine for him to get up to feed her. Kjeld opened his eyes to the dim, cold interior of a room he did not recognize. Kjeld sat up, drawing an itchy woollen blanket off his legs and torso, swinging h...
Posted Molicha
byCimmerian insight Meditated under ethereal twilight. Abysmal nightmare within locked, Fogging the mind as if cloaked. Cloaked in foul atoms and fetid blood, Condemned is the soul to dwell an awful abode. By no means let the shades tore your heart asunder, As the fool...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe sun had almost completely disappeared below the horizon, signalling that it was almost time for the gate guards to bar the gate for the night. As though to confirm this the stream of people seeking entrance to the city had dwindled to no more than a few old farmhands looking forward to a night s...
Posted Lazy
by*high quality header pending* Sorine Jurard had quite a few ideas as to what she would do after the war on the Volkihar ended, but all this time, she had been looking at things the wrong way. Never for a second had she conceived defeat. Perhaps that was her undoing. Lord Harkon's Tyranny of the ...
Posted Lazy
byWARNING: This chapter contains strong language and very disturbing imagery. Read responsibly. The halls and crypts of Forelhost echoed with the frantic footsteps of the pair of Breton survivors. Even though Sorine was moving at a reasonably fast pace considering the condition of her legs, t...
Posted Teineeva
byIt is the 202nd year of the fourth era, an infamous orc disrupts a wedding in Solitude; killing everyone involved. Among the victims was his intended target: Vittoria Vicci, the emperor's niece. In retribution the Jarl of Solitude puts a surprisingly large bounty on his head, supported by ...
Posted Teineeva
by“So, where did you say they were attacked?” The mercenary was hunched over the map of the province that he had just taken out of his bag. The canvas was ragged, its curled up edges a clear sign of weathering. The map itself was still clearly readable despite the occasional blood stain do...
Posted Golden Fool
byGreetings to anyone unfortunate enough to have found this. What you see before you is a collection of short stories featuring the various incarnations of Sir Fluffles and his lovely assistant Darling, better known as Cyre and Beast. While some of these shorts are part of the same timeline others a...
Posted Will
byNigel began to recount what had happened, “A couple of months ago, Lucy and I were somehow sent into your world – as I’m sure you’ve guessed, we’re not from Skyrim” Lucy carried on before Nigel could speak, “We tried to get to the College to find a ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byFool Me Once Galmar was three days late. Frustratingly, there wasn’t so much as a whisper about the Jagged Crown, and he dared not bring it up in case the conversation overheard in Windhelm had been a secret. The entirety of the camp was concerned only with guard duty, training, and...
Posted Molicha
byHe was born amidst the dusty mountains. Dragon Tail Mountains is the name the men imputed the earth where its bones rise from its smooth and green skin to brush the sky with jagged peaks.It twists and coils like a snake, mating sultry forests and dry sands; leaving the harsh, cold...
Posted Molicha
byThose are some short (or maybe a litle longer) writings about anything that was inspired through numerous hours past in The Elder Scrolls games of all generations (Well, maybe not Arena, because this one is a pain! Although, I haven't get into TES Legend yet). This Idea of publishing contents indepe...
Posted Gollum
byThe ground around the mouth is dry, the greenIs gone, the life has fled. The only sight To see is rock and earth, eroded earth.The stench of rot will cloud your thoughts and choke Your soul. The wind itself dares not to blow by this corrupted waste. Do not get close To the black door; those eldritch...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“Damn that scheming elf! Damn him! He steals my notes, my discovery, and publishes it under his name! Twenty years of my life spent digging through those ruins, and what do I get? A dedication? 'Friend and colleague' my arse. He's just mocking me!” Well, I'll h...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byAetherium. Only a few had heard about it and even less ever saw it, but in a scholar´s mind, it remains the biggest treasure of all, because Aetherium leads the way. To the Aetherium Forge! When a group of treasure hunters find the first key and then things go south, they have to enl...
Posted SpottedFawn
byBearer of Bad News His blood called to the wolves of the forest. He caught grey shapes flitting through the trees, fresh blood-scent no doubt seeping into the air though he’d wrapped the wound in cured leather and cloth. There were other things to be concerned over, however; h...
Posted Tenebrous
byUnveiling the Veiled Heritance Ian S. McClure I woke up today early. Taking care to not awaken my sleeping Bosmer partner, I got dressed, and made for the door. Unfortunately, I was apparently not silent enough. “Morning, Ardolan.” Eler...
Posted Sotek
byDriftshade Refuge was a good few hours behind them when Aela took it upon herself to go off hunting and it didn’t take her long to return with three rabbits. Sotek was pleased to see the Whelp work alongside the Huntress, skinning the rabbits so he could cook them. While he too...
Posted Sotek
byBoth Aela and the Whelp lurched sideways as Sotek grabbed them by the arms and ran along the narrow pathway, almost dragging them behind. “Run you stupid bitches! We can’t fight here. Head up the mountain, find cover!” Aela yanked her hand away and turned to face ...
Posted Ben W
by*~Vingalmo~* That buffoon of a vampire! I hissed. Why Lord Harkon left Orthyjolf in charge of the castle is beyond me. But at least he left very specific instructions before heading… where ever he went. It was very unlike Lord Harkon to leave the sanctuary that was his castl...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 17 ‘I know a couple of really good hostels around here,’ Aetius said as the carriage rolled off down the main street. ‘They’re ...
Posted Sotek
bySalma opened the chest to find a few gemstones and a strange looking black gem. Not having seen such a large black crystal before, she showed it to Aela. “What is it?” Aela took it off her and held it up to the light. It took on a dark opaque purple as she looked throug...
Posted Henson
byWell it has been a long time SkyrimBlog/TamrielVault but I thought it would be a good time to share some stuff after everything finally settling down. As a repeat of what I hoped to do with my first cross group character post, I am going to present a character and work through a series of posts that...
Posted Gabe
byOur evening arrival in Falkreath was met with much dismay. At the sight of the bodies, what must have been the entire population of the tiny city immediately swarmed us, firing a barrage of questions. It was Valdr who silenced them. “Please! All will be told!” he bellowed. He wa...
Posted Sotek
byBeyond the heavy door was a large stone stairway cut into the tomb’s bedrock. It led up towards an ante chamber which had a thick grey stoned curved archway which served as its roof. Two braziers were positioned inside the arch but their fires had died many a year ago. The Arch itself ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by"No one has become a mage over night, for the path to mastering the arcane arts is a long and difficult one. Some might stumble, some might fall, but those truly destined to wield the power of the world in their hands...those are the ones that always get up and keep trying. It is not a shame to fa...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus At least there was something me and Kat would agree on, and that was Helgen is destroyed. Completely destroyed. It felt like we were entering the aftermath of a great battle. Everywhere we looked there was only death and destruction. Buildings had been burned down,...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: This is my answer to a recap. What I wanted to do was keep to the story and include the recap as part of the story itself. How do I this? Have a read and find out. Warning: Contains past chapter spoilers. A few minutes after Sotek, Aela and the other Companions...
Posted Sotek
byThe whole mountainside was awash with snow and frost giving the Whelp cause to shiver. Above them the clouds mirrored the environment. They were dark and heavy, filled to the bursting point with snow. Aela’s boots crushed the freshly laid snow beneath them, causing a loud ‘crunch...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
by[ Enter Lòng de Yuèliàng, the dragon of the moon and last dragonborn. ] "Ugh, what in Oblivion happened?" A female voice asked as she stirred from sleep. A male's voice spoke up as her vis cleared and she could make out the face of a blond, blue eyed nord male who the voice belonged to. " You t...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
byA sigh of relief passed Lexia's vocals as she passed under the over pass to the small village of Riverwood. By this time the sun had risen to near noon. "Well, this must be Riverwood. Hopefully they have an inn, get some real food and besides, no place better to get information." As she wa...
Posted Capricorn
byDark have been my dreams of late, away in lands of yore. I sought the scroll of long lost script, and now return with rhymes to roar. Those of you who thought me dead, and those who prepped their silver. Feast upon my lines once more, distracted, your metal I'll pilfer. Now, ...
Posted Paws
byAbsorb the starlight, embrace the moon! The ever-tanking mage's doom. Taking in a dragon's thu'um, Soul's energy's battery fighting gloom. The Atronach sings a merry tune, When spells like flowers blossom and bloom. After all is given in a final surge, When no spells are flung...
Posted Mortiferous
byAs the mighty horned beast burst forth from the roaring flames Yamurn stepped back, many of the Forsworn were on their knees, some murmuring quietly under their breath in some kind of prayer to the Father of Manbeasts. Cinders were raining from the sky, painting the air with tiny flecks of dying fla...
Posted Sotek
byAela waited for about fifteen minutes then headed up the path between the two mountains but she was far from happy. Soon enough she came across the four arrows Sotek had left behind. She knew their meaning. There were enemies ahead. Four arrows meant four enemies. She picked them up from the...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Defiance Festival Ian S. McClure “I can't believe it, Ardolan!” Lilinastre said excitedly. “We've arrived just in time for the Defiance Festival!” Indeed, the city of Skwatch was in a most festive mood. Everywhere, one co...
Posted Mortiferous
byYamurn awoke that morning to the yipping sound of the foxes, like crying children, it was a sound he both revelled in and despised the sound of. It was the 5th of Mid Year, five days had passed since his audience with Mora, five days that he had been either memorising his spells or out in the nearby...
Posted Sotek
bySotek and the Whelp stepped outside to see Aela come storming towards them both. She shoved Sotek hard in the chest sending him into the doors with a loud crash. “Its times like this that I can really hate you, you bloody moron”. She then turned on the Whelp, displaying...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 27, 2287 We set up camp for the night in Concord. In the museum, just like that night now over a month ago. It is strange to return to a place you thought would be your grave, especially when that moment is still this fresh in your memory. What is stranger is how our situation ch...
Posted Sotek
byAll the members of the Inner Circle were taking a break, sitting back and watching the Whelps spar with each other. Every so often Farkas and Vilkas would take it in turns to break the fight up and tutor the sparing Whelps as they fought. Sometimes it was something small like the bending of ...
Posted Delta
byThe accursed events in 433rd year of the 3rd Era is not one that can be lost to the sands of time. In that year, the barriers between the mortal plane and the planes of Oblivion were at its weakest triggering the Oblivion Crisis when the unholy Daedra spewed forth from the Gates to ravage the prov...
Posted Sotek
by“It’s no good saying ‘Aww No’ Sotek”. Kodlak stated as he sat back in a chair. “You said it yourself, Aela’s used to heavy armor so fighting and even hunting across the plains will be a new experience for her and for you as well. All I’ve seen ...
Posted Sotek
byEven before Sotek and Aela reached the Warmaidens they were greeted warmly by Adrianne. She was leaning against one of the porch roof supports where she would often watch the hustle and bustle of the city’s market. “So this is it”. She said as she happened to notice the bu...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byThe War of the Mountains or How The Orcs Left Skyrim By Urag gro-Shub I write the following in remembrance. After the Civil War ended in Skyrim the Nords set about bloody work. Under the command of the new High King they systematically began taking back any territory they had once laid c...
Posted Sotek
byDespite Sotek’s efforts, it took Eorlund to arrange a delivery of limestone blocks to Jorrvaskr due to his contacts there. Sotek put a hold on the Dragonscale Armor he wanted to make until he had sorted out his and Aela’s beds. Too many tasks at once would just add pressure and i...
Posted Sotek
byRoughly half an hour later, Aela and Sotek came upstairs to be greeted by a horrendous racket of cheering and singing. Farkas, who was half drunk, saw them before anyone else did. He shouted out to Sotek, waving at him; beckoning the Argonian to draw near. “There he is! The one and only Drago...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE ART OF AN ENCHANTER From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 6th, 4E, 201. Lutherus and Alinstein had breakfast the following morning together, before making their way to the Enchanter's Worskhop situated just above the Student's Quarter. On the way, they disc...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 16 ‘You there, kitty,’ the innkeeper said, scrubbing at his grimy bar. ‘I don’t have any money for you and my meals aren’t...
Posted Sotek
byEven before the Companions arrived at Whiterun’s gates, they could hear the guards cheer at them. They left the horses at the stables and walked past the battlements under the jubilation which the guards and citizens cast upon them. Each Whelp had their chests swelled with a sense reve...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE GAULDURSON LEGEND From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 5th, 4E, 201. Lutherus and Alinstein, who had managed to come round following his rout earlier volunteered to wait with Tolfdir, until the College of Winterhold's Arch-Mage, whom neither Lutherus or Al...
Posted Exuro
byA Dance with Daedra begins with the trials of a teen, Amari, as she strives to break free of the fate the Greater Daedra weave about her, but without knowing their motives,a perceived move towards freedom may only be another step further into their web. Her journey is entwi...
Posted Sotek
byWhile Sotek battled to remain whole against the dragon who was hell bent on crushing the Argonian to death, Aela ran to the wall to use it for cover while she let loose her arrows. To her relief, the Whelps poured up from the pathway with both Farkas and Vilkas at the forefront, leading them...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE TALE OF LUTHERUS SOTASIUS AN IMPERIAL LEGEND The chaos and turmoil that plagued the great Northern Tundra in the Stormcloak Rebellion, also known more commonly as the Skyrim Civil War of the Fourth Era, Year 201 gave birth to one of the Empire's most renown and fearsome...
Posted Sotek
byNight now reigned over Skyrim and had banished the dim evening light, filling the plains with darkness and shadows. Shrouded in the obscurity of the emptiness of the plains, the Companions and Whelps secured the horses and prepared to continue their journey on foot along the trail that would...
Posted Dean Morrison
bySAARTHAL From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 5th, 4E, 201. The journey to Saarthal wasn't at all lengthy. Lutherus and Alinstein in tow made it there from the College in no time. Situated at the base of an extensive digging operation, Saarthal's entrance was ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byORIENTATIONFrom the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 5th, 4E, 201. After a hearty breakfast provided by the College, Lutherus took to exploring and finding his way around the grounds as many of the other students did as well. Leaving the Hall of Attainment, Lutherus...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 4th, 4E, 201. Lutherus arrived in Winterhold later that evening, gleaming with accomplishment as he made his way to the steps leading toward the College of Winterhold, bastion of Skyrim for learned...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE JAGGED CROWN (PART TWO)From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 3rd, 4E, 201. Lutherus penned his latest entry into his journal aboard one of the two horse carts Praefect Ottius had kindly hired for the Battalion. Korvanjund was closer to Windhelm than it was t...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE JAGGED CROWN (PART ONE)From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 2nd, 4E, 201. Praefect Oaken-Heart was incredibly grateful for Lutherus' bravery. He had not expected his return from the Sightless Pit with his troops alive and in fighting condition. For the...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byKatlynn At night, Riften’s shopkeepers would be in their homes and their wares would be left inside their locked stalls. It was at that time I would start my late-night shopping spree around the Grand Plaza. Sadly, I could only dream of that happening tonight as I saw the city...
Posted Sotek
byAs they galloped off across the plains, Aela turned her head around and looked behind them. The horse’s hoofs were kicking up a cloud of dust but Aela could still see the others as they rapidly closed in. “Damn it, they’re gaining! We’re too heavy; you’ll have to jump ...
Posted Sotek
byQuarter of an hour later Aela re-entered the hall to find it empty except for Sotek who was sitting on the step looking at her. She calmly walked up to him and sat down alongside the Argonian before asking him about Kodlak’s whereabouts. She was half hoping the old Nord would join her ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 15 Ambarro wandered aimlessly around the market square. The Imperial City guards had managed to put out the fire after a couple of mages were summoned...
Posted Sotek
byKodlak and Eorlund looked at each other; they both sat there stunned at Sotek’s proposal. Sotek himself wasn’t overly sure about his suggestion; he lifted his foot up and rested it on the anvil as he watched their faces. Eorlund was the first to put his thoughts into wor...
Posted Sotek
byAela smiled as she thought back to what happened inside the mine; what Sotek said he had seen. Now it all made sense; at least to her. Determined to put it to the test, she made sure there was an opportunity when they headed back to Whiterun. Half way into their journey, Aela pulled...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 14 The Imperial in the coat – Ambarro had taken to calling him Coattails in his head – was in quite the hurry. He almost lost him a couple o...
Posted Sotek
byThe end of the tunnel split into two passageways, forming a junction. With no second thought Red turned left and proceeded further down the mine. Scarface, having decided to explore the other route, went to the right. He ran around the corner and whined as he was greeted by a rather short bu...
Posted Yoteden
byLast Seed 18, 4E 201 Dear Ariena, Allow me to quickly pick up where I left off with my first letter. You will notice I have added the date in case these letters get lost or their order becomes juggled. My Khajiit rescuers turned out to be a caravan traveling the r...
Posted Will
byKagrenac looked worriedly at the screen showing the events on Nirn, “Reason damn it!” “My Lord, how can we stop them accessing the workshop?” Calcelmo obediently asked “Well..” Kagrenac paused. “I’ve got it! We can use the residual po...
Posted Yoteden
byDear Ariena, I imagine you have been looking for this missive for some time. I know I said I would write and I intend, if the Divines allow, to send you many more similar letters. My apologies as I encountered what you might call a delay in my travel to Windhelm. Let me be...
Posted Will
byNigel, Lucy, Bjorn and San-Kai stood outside Goodneighbor, it was a short walk from the Old North Church and they’d managed to avoid the majority of super mutants – only having to take down about two on the way. The harsh neon lighting gave no illusions as to where they were as they swun...
Posted Sotek
byIt took an hour for Vilkas and his brother to locate Sotek and the Huntress. The two Companions had set a solid pace when the Argonian had set out to ‘capture’ his mate. Aela, ever fleet of foot, kept a reasonable distance between them; only slowing down to keep her pursuer sever...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE SIGHTLESS PIT From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 2nd, 4E, 201. "There, that should be okay for now." Finished the Surgeon, as he put away his medical kit. "I suggest you keep your helmet on, next time you may not be so lucky." "I will, Surgeon. ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byEXPEDITION TO WINTERHOLD From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 2nd, 4E, 201. Lutherus finished writing his latest entry to his journal following a night of rest. He had got to sleep much later than Cienna, as he had been investigating Faendal's residence the ni...
Posted Dean Morrison
byDON'T ASK, DON'T TELL From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Heartfire, 1st, 4E, 201. "We just don't tell him, then." Finished Lutherus, after spending much time in considering his options. That was of course, to even suggest Lutherus had any in the first place, ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
bySouls in Modern Praxography - A commentary on temporary conjuration theory Phinis Gestor and Sergius Turrianus, College of Winterhold, 4E 200 Vanus's Galerion stratification of magic into the six classical schools formed the theoretical groundwork for all subsequent magical research - a la...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 13 After crossing a large bridge, the carriage came to a slow stop. &n...
Posted Sotek
byArrows darted across the plains towards the four wolves that were rapidly closing the gap between them and the large pack of Companions. Some of the creatures were struck down as the projectiles tore into them, tearing through muscle and organs as they pierced the tough fur. With a ...
Posted Sotek
byOnce the two Companions passed the main gates, they faced the task of tracking down the pack of Whelps. Such an undertaking was easy due to them possessing the beast blood which allowed them to pick up the scents of the pack. Not that they needed it because Farkas’s voice could be hear...
Posted Yoteden
byKallius is an Imperial but this is a simple statement of origin and in no way his mindset. Born two years before the beginning of the Great War he grew up among it’s atrocities and it’s fallout. At 5, he was carried by his mother as a refugee when the Aldmeri Domini...
Posted Yoteden
byLetters from the North - Table of Contents and Introduction Letters from the North - Prologue Letters from the North - Letter #1 A Harsh Land Letters from the North - Letter #2 Recovery Introduction of the story and the project I love to take ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 12 ‘Hello,’ Ambarro said cheerfully. ‘Me and my friends here are looking for the Adder of Cyrodiil. He sells skooma.’...
Posted Sotek
byThe next morning, having woken somewhat later than usual, Kodlak entered the hall from the Undercroft to find the Whelps eating breakfast. His eyes gazed across the room in the search of one particular female Companion. Upon failing to see her, and noticing that the step by the fire pit was ...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
byThe trek was not without incident, though most of it Lexia had spent stalling only a moment or two to gaze at the night sky as it shimmered with brilliant lights of the aurora, She couldn't help but feel at home under the night sky, her only qualm was the few wolves along the road and a couple of sk...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
byLexia sat at the desk in her room this evening, a single candle flickered before her. It hadn't been but a few hours since she had been told of what she was. " A daughter of Evergloam, child of Nocturnal, Night Wraith." She thought aloud. As she sifted through her memories of growing up. She recalle...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
by"When brothren wage war, dragons return and the last dragonborn walks Nirn, the eye of shadow opens on the child of darkness. ( Nocturnal's prophecy : 4th E 201. "Lexia, get your arse up." Came the firm toned voice of an elderly woman. The little light from the candles lit in a smal...
Posted Sotek
byAela called out with more bravado than what she actually felt. She looked calm and assertive yet inside her stomach was doing summersaults. “Yes? What is it?” Sotek expected Kodlak to walk straight in but surprisingly he didn’t. Instead, he called out for permission to pa...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Content Around midnight, when the two moons, Masser and Secunda were at their highest in the night sky, Sotek, who was fast asleep, was somewhat violently woken up. His eyes snapped open to find himself in a state of sexual arousal. He was lying on his bac...
Posted Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart
byGreetings, please allow me to introduced myself. My name is Alexianna Rubi Bloodheart, most just call me Lexia, and this is my story. As a child I grew up in Cyrodil, never new my parents, I was brought up in Bruma by Letta Bloodheart who owned an ran the inn there. And up until my nineteen...
Posted Ben W
by~*Xian-Krie*~ Down the hatch, I though as another drink slushed its way down my throat. The mead was unfortunately weak, but the Argonian Bloodwine more than made up for that. It was a lovely blend of what I enjoyed about Black Marsh with a hint of foreign meddling. My tolerance of the drin...
Posted Jon
by-Below is a short poem written for a new character (the build for which I plan to upload soon), I hope you enjoy it- Kinbok Kun-Yol Before him, three runes on ancient stone hang, etched, wrought in fire and foreign tongues. Unfamiliar, the road bef...
Posted Sotek
byAs Aela walked up the ramp towards the Skyforge she heard the door to Jorrvaskr open. She stopped and looked across the yard to see Sotek hobbling as he made his way towards her. He cautiously approached her with his hands held up in front of him, forming a barrier between them whil...
Posted Paws
byWind blowing over snow-laden heights Aetherial ribbons of dazzling light Twin moons rising on a frosty night Over Skyrim Snowy and white. Frothy waves breaking on the icy shore Blue crystal cliffs echoing the ocean's roar Northern coasts braving winter's maw In the fatherland Home o...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 11 Ambarro seemed to get more and more excited the further they got from Tsukikage. He was positively quivering by the time the sky began to dim. H...
Posted Ben W
byBack then, everything was sort of simplistic, Back then, everything was sort of easy to deal with, Until it happened. We, my mother, father and me, gave ourselves to the Daedric lord Molag Bal. Then everything became complicated, Then everything became hard to deal with. My father became far...
Posted Sotek
byTilma’s face was blank like an unused piece of parchment while her eyes seemed vacant of all life. Aela was a different story. In one fluid motion, she jumped off the bed, spilling gold coins all over the fur skins which Kodlak used for blankets. The young she-wolf blurted out word aft...
Posted Sotek
byJust as dawn was breaking, the two Companions, Sotek and Aela stirred from their quiet slumber. Aela was the first to sit up. She looked down at Sotek who was lying on his back and elbowed him in the stomach. “I should have made you sleep in your room last night for squealing on me. M...
Posted Lyall
by(Despriction coming after hiatus is done.) In regards to the hiatus: It's not going to be permenent. I just need a break, and I'm clearly not sticking to any schedule right now. I mean, I haven't been doing anything, so it's hard to call this a break, but I want to make this on my own terms...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byElise 15th Last Seed 4E 201 The distant faint light burning low on the grey-blue horizon signaled the end of our journey. After two and a half weeks at sea, the merchant galley Primrose was finally approaching its destination: Solitude, the capital city of Skyrim. ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Smith's Request Ian S. McClure We walked in silence at first, the snow crunching beneath our armored boots. Hadvar seemed content to revel in his surroundings, a faint smile on his face as he led the way to Riverwood; our destination. Eventually however, he broke the quiet. &ld...
Posted Sotek
byTilma sat next to Kodlak and enquired about the reasoning behind his impulsive decision to give Sotek the Harbinger title. She fired off question after question without giving Kodlak a chance to draw breath let alone think of any answers. Instead, Kodlak tried to distract the maid w...
Posted Delta
byI Falrielle opened her eyes at the rooster’s crow, heralding the coming of dawn and her brothers and sisters rose from their slumber to its call. Thus beginning another morning in the life of a Vigilant. First was the cleaning of the self. With just a simple linen cloth and a basin...
Posted Sotek
byWith a sense of purpose, Sotek strolled over to the intricately carved wooden double doors while his tail swung to and fro behind him. He was soon thwarted however when he tried to turn the handle. To his dismay he found the doors to be locked. He knelt down by the bronze lock and p...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byProcagius took another proper gulp of ale and turned back to the people sitting around the tavern, laughing their arses off so much that tears were rolling down their cheeks. “But truly, that´s not what Akatosh said. Akatosh is wise and eternal and…” then he waved his hand...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 10 ‘Why do I have to team up with a complete scamp like you, anyway?’ Ambarro’s voice was furious. &...
Posted Tenebrous
byA Veil Over Mathiisen Ian S. McClure “Ah, hello friends!” Razum-dar said as my group arrived, his customary grin on his face. “This one was just thinking of you all. Don't be alarmed—Raz threat-assesses all new assets to the Eyes, yes?”...
Posted Sotek
byUpon entering the hall, Kodlak was, for once, relieved to see Tilma chasing Aela down the stairway. They were both arguing over the young she-wolf’s attitude and the fact that she traped her feet through the area where Tilma was trying to clean. This gave Kodlak the perfect oppor...
Posted Sotek
byWhen Farkas and Vilkas, who were acting as Kodlak’s ‘shield bearers’, approached the main gate, they started cheering. Kodlak however wasn’t feeling very jubilant; he was too preoccupied with the task of trying to stay on their shoulders. Passing the gate provided Ko...
Posted Sotek
byThe steady drum of the of the horses hooves ‘clip clopping’ along the pathway helped to sooth Kodlak’s troubled mind. His apprehension grew with the inevitable passing of every landmark on the Companions journey back to Whiterun and their final destination, the hall of Jorr...
Posted Delta
byI The mud gave way to the weight of boots as three hooded travellers from the east made their way through the city of Morthal. The sun was beginning to set and the townsfolk and merchants have already cleared the streets, knowing better than to be out and abo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by"The Storyteller’s Creed... I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge, That myth is more potent than history, That dreams are more powerful than facts, That hope always triumphs over experience, That laughter is the only cure for grief, And I believe that love is stronger...
Posted Paws
byBitter tears falling disguised in the rain Words hoarsely rolling off a diminished tongue Apathetic ears hark to words annually sung Listener and speaker both broken by pain. Stillness, brittle and bleak, shroud violence like a pall The unspoken rings true in fractured minds, futility a...
Posted Teekus
by5th of Second Seed 4E203, Solitude Teekus stopped a moment outside the city gates as he noticed Iona was lagging behind. It was a uphill short walk from the stables outside the gate but he didn't think she was that badly out of shape. The look on her face suggested something was ami...
Posted Sotek
by“A good man draws a circle around himself and cares for those within – his woman, his children. Other men draw a larger circle and bring within it their brothers and sisters. But some men have a greater destiny. They must draw around themselves a circle that includes many, many more&rdqu...
Posted Paws
byEditor's note: The following manuscript appears to be an early entry in a diary found along with several like it among the belongings of an as-yet unidentified paladin of Saint Alessia who died in a lonely cave in Skyrim. I regret to report that time finally caught up with the holy warrior on t...
Posted Sotek
byAela slowly woke up to the cold, crisp morning air’s touch against her naked body. She lazily stretched out spreading her arms and legs as far as her body would allow so she could commandeer as much of the bedding as possible until she took up every inch of available space. Once that ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“But nothing like the Aetherium Forge described in the inscriptions has ever been found within the borders of Skyrim. It may have been destroyed long ago, by the Nord invaders or the Dwemer themselves. Or perhaps it, like the secrets of Aetherium itself, still remains to be discove...
Posted Ben W
byThe Bounty Chronicles "Go on, I enjoy a moving target." Xian-Krie has faced many enemies over his life in Cyrodiil and in Skyrim. And why shouldn't he have? He is the Dragonborn after all with a great occupation. This Dragonborn is a Bounty Hunter above all his other titles. A hunter-and-tracker...
Posted Will
by“He what?!” Lucy suddenly cried “Martin Septim sacrificed himself to stop Mehrunes Dagon in the Oblivion Crisis” Bjorn replied, cursing himself for mentioning it San-Kai intervened, attempting to calm the situation. “There is no way to know if the same...
Posted Sotek
byChapter 150 Final freedom Part 2 After a few minutes of listening to the wolf pack’s howling cries, Aela took Sotek by the arm and led him away. She had a hard time leaving the wolves behind which were clearly evident as she started walking backwards just so she could catch one last g...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWith Part 2 of Straag Rod delayed somewhat due to other projects, I thought I'd take it upon myself to offer my readers a recap of the events of Part 1 in a more condensed form. But then I got to thinking... The events in Straag Rod span eras of Tamriel history, even t...
Posted Paws
byEditor's note: The following fragment comes from a larger collection of journal entries found among the personal effects of a Paladin of Alessia. They were in a pack next to his body in a remote cave in the far north of Skyrim. Oddly, the cold had perfectly preserved his body while the corpses of th...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by“We can only speculate that none were successful. Decades of conflict merely weakened them all, allowing for King Gellir's subsequent conquests. And though the Dwemer reclaimed most of their lands a century later, there is no evidence that they ever resumed their research on Aetheriu...
Posted Will
byLord Commander Mark Collins sat on a rock in the middle of nowhere, gazing off into the distance. His face was burnt to a point where it was no longer recognisable yet he felt more alive than ever. He had deserted the Gunners after Quincy, they were too weak to deserve his aid and none wished to joi...
Posted Tenebrous
byCuring the Incurable Ian S. McClure The night breeze blew throughout Auridon, soft and cool. I stared at our meager fire, and at the resting forms of Suhr, Lilinastre and the boy Verolias. I myself could not sleep on this night—my dreams had taken me back to t...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Themes It was early evening when Sotek was woken up by a gentle shaking of his shoulder. He opened his eyes and sluggishly looked up to see Tilma standing over him. “Isn’t it time you both got up? It will be dark in a few hours. You’re hunting b...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus Setting up a store in the canal had its advantages. Besides the easy access to the waterway, it also allowed me access into the Ratway, a network of sewer tunnels stretching all across Riften. Remember how I said that Riften is like a two-story building? Well the Ratway is ...
Posted Will
byDawn was breaking over the horizon of the Wasteland, Preston’s group of twenty still slept as Nigel, Lucy, San-Kai and Bjorn packed up their things to leave. “Do we really have to go?” Lucy pleaded “I’m sure, the fewer people there are the harder it is...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 9 Ambarro grunted as he threw the fireball flaming in his hand. The small ward around the training dummy flickered as it deflected the magic. The now ten-y...
Posted Delta
byShe woke up with beads of sweat on her brow and her hand bruised from clutching the knife she kept under her pillow. She found herself flat on her back, breathing heavily as if she had been running. The d...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe sun had long ago set and yet the steps of the Bannered Mare were coated in the soft reddish glow of the fire within as its light escaped from below the doorway. Cheering and song mingled with mindless chatter, forming an incomprehensible noise which streamed outside. Those passers-by who were dr...
Posted Delta
by❁ "Where other mortal toil, ignorant of the world around them, We stand Vigilant, Where the agents of darkness stalk the shadows, weapons ready for their schemes, We stand Vigilant, Where the Daedra hide, waiting for their prey, We stand Vigilant for we are the Vigil of Stend...
Posted James
byThe HTML Certificate documents your knowledge of HTML. The CSS Certificate documents your knowledge of advanced CSS. The JavaScript Certificate documents your knowledge of JavaScript and HTML DOM. The jQuery Certificate documents your knowledge of jQuery. The&...
Posted Sotek
byAela woke up with a pounding in her head as if some miner was chipping away at her skull. She slowly slid out of Sotek’s bed, almost falling on the floor in the process and washed her dreary face before realizing she was alone. Trying to listen for any signs of movement was pointless as the ba...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“If the inscriptions I discovered are to be believed, the results were nothing short of spectacular: the items produced by the Forge were artifacts of immense power, imbued from the moment of their creation with powerful enchantments. The Dwarven alliance shattered almost i...
Posted BlueDremora
byTomes of Knowledge Series - Book Two An Inquiry into the species and nature of Dragons A complete guide to the scaled beats of the sky, based on old tomes and mainly the evidence and examinations left by The Order of The Blades. First Edition - Volume II. By Emrar Charime Oricano Larathe...
Posted Paws
byMy name is Einwulf Trollsbane and I'm here today to tell you about Tsun. I've 'erd it said people in the south call 'im Zenithar and that he is different in those parts than he is in Skyrim. But that don't matter, see, because it's all just stories - the snows melt and then freeze again and in ...
Posted Tenebrous
byHallo! This is my series, 'Agents of the Queen', following the events of the Aldmeri Dominion storylines of Elder Scrolls Online, from the eyes of the warrior Ardolan Larethbinder and his companions. The story will be split into multiple parts, each following a different area of the Domini...
Posted BlueDremora
byIntroductions The Story of a thief, a sellsword and a dying man By Sigdar Brandingsbeard I hate the rain, I won’t lie: I hate the mud, I hate being wet, and cold, and dirty, and alone, and afraid, I won't lie. Yet whenever I take a look at the bedraggled and mistreated street dog th...
Posted Teekus
byThis is a new story I'm planning which is something different. Most of it will not be set in Skyrim; rather in a player made new lands mod which I don't think has been done before. I will be adding chapters every couple of weeks or so, several have already been written so Ill post them over the next...
Posted BlueDremora
byTomes of Knowledge Series - Book One Dangerous Creatures of the North A complete guide to the most deadly native creatures of Tamriel’s most northern province, Skyrim First Edition - Volume I. By Emrar Charime Oricano Laratheous Skyrim is the northmost province of Tamriel....
Posted Minophis
byBrynjar ran on through the forest, his ragged breath leaving a misty trail in his wake and his heart pounding in his chest. As he ran past a broken pine tree he grabbed a piece of red cloth that was hanging from the lowest branch. This was one of his father’s favourite exercises. Balgruuf had ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus Four years later… 18th Last Seed 4E 201 Riften was a city built near the shores of Lake Honrich and lies close to the borders of Skyrim and Morrowind. It was known for two things: mead and fish. But the city was also known for a rather… regul...
Posted Paws
byBy Hadlanter "Hadley" The Warden The idea that Hircine created the Curse of Lycanthropy is so ingrained in popular imagination that The Daedric Prince of the Hunt has earned himself the title The Father of Manbeasts. Yet is there any truth to this assertion, or has this Lord of Misrule...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 8 Jorra stacked his notes against each other, evening them out on the small lecturer’s stand. He rubbed his chin apprehensively. &n...
Posted Teineeva
byMission report: To: Command of the Minutemen. Target: Raider base at USAF satellite station Olivia. Commanding officer: Captain Eric Asher. Date: November 10, 2287. Assault was performed on minimal intelligence and was carried out successfully. Minimal minutemen casualties seen the sm...
Posted Will
byCollins charged a drain life spell in his hand; the boy would die slowly and… A howl echoed through the city, Collins turned around to see what had made it, he assumed it was the werewolf he’d shot down earlier – it would be no difficult feat to finish the jo&hel...
Posted Lyall
byLasorial was in a rare state of melancholy. He didn’t know why, he knew it was selfish. He had it all! But sometimes he felt like something was missing. But what could possibly be missing, when he was the most glorious being in the world, in the palace. Number 5132… It was prophesied th...
Posted Sotek
byOnce the two Companions stepped outside, Aela made a beeline for the Skyforge, dragging Sotek behind her by the hand as she sped towards the ramp. As his feet scrambled across the decking, franticly trying to keep up, he glanced around the yard at the three fire bins which were scattered around the ...
Posted Will
byIt was just before dawn when Clint addressed the crowd of Gunners, fidgeting with the urge to attack “We take the city from the overhanging highway – they expect us to come knocking on their door but we can deliver death from above!” A cheer rose up from the privates and C...
Posted Teineeva
byDecember 3, 2287 It was a beautiful saturday evening in the outskirts of Diamond City. A palette of crimson, citrus, gold and lavender painted the Charles and the sparse clouds that drifted above it. In older times it would have been the perfect moment to watch newborn couples walk along the rive...
Posted Sotek
byA heavy silence hung in the air of Jorrvaskr, one which had the capacity to linger and taint any and everything it touched. The funeral which Aela had hoped to have on behalf of Omega seemed beyond her reach; the mornings repercussions had shattered any opportunities of the event taking plac...
Posted WuYiXiang
byJack awoke to the sound of a pack of Ferals shambling around outside his cabin. Swearing softly under his breath, he grabbed his rifle and checked his ammunition. Only five rounds remained. He made a mental note to check up with the trader from Maine as he reloaded his weapon. Cautiously, Jack made ...
Posted Meli
by“Ah, the Jarl thinks you may be of use to me? Hmm, you’re not the usual brute he sends my way,” Farengar muttered, going back to his papers. Brute? What on Nirn did this mage have planned for me? Wait, a mage? If I recall correctly that was a bone of contention between the local a...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 12, 2287 We buried the bodies, or what was left of them, in a common grave behind the two massive grain silos on the north side of the settlement. I would have preferred burning them but these days you never know what the smoke or the light might attract. While further investigating the...
Posted Sotek
byIn a desperate gamble, almost as if he was playing for time, Sotek called out to the female shadowscale in the hope of striking a spark of curiosity within her. “Why say I’m pathetic? What gives you that right?” She rose her hand, steadying the blade which would so willin...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byRenartus A soft bump on the road awakened me from my sleep. I shifted my head up and saw the pale light of dawn just beyond the eastern mountainside. I looked around and realized that we were still moving and that the caravan had already past the Jerall Mountains. Thank the...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 7 The great moonstone gates of Tsukikage never creaked. Spells woven into the hinges kept them smooth and ready to swing open in a second. &nbs...
Posted Minophis
byThe rabbit moved gently through the grass, nibbling at the occasional wildflower, without warning the arrow came out of the sky and, landed several feet away from it. The rabbit looked at the arrow, nibbled another wild flower and then slowly hopped away. Brynjar watched the rabbit disappea...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byKnow Mauloch, spurned of Boethiah and King of Curses. An age ago, a cult of Elves left the Summerset Isles, abandoning their kin to follow Veloth, a pathetic tool of Boethiah. Trinimac confronted Boethiah for this trespass and was challenged to battle. Trinimac was about to strike a mighty ...
Posted Minophis
byThe Lonely Road To Vengeance The story of Brynjar, a nord man whose tragic childhood leads him on a path of brutal vengeance against any who steal and prey on the innocent. PROLOGUE - (The Present) CHAPTER 1 - (34 Years Ago) CHAPTER 2 - (20 Years Ago) CHAPTER 3 - (20 Years Ago) CHAP...
Posted Paws
byAlone, loyal but full of doubt,The shaken faith of the ever-devout,A heart-break at being cast out,Craving love while living without. The scintilla who fears not the dark,Yet ever waits for that one remark,A colourful rain-curtained spark,Bringing light to a life so stark. An emotio...
Posted Teekus
byThe unwelcome foreigner from the south Brief overview The foreigner from the south tells the story of a Khajiit fleeing the oppressive rule of the Thalmor who occupy his homeland angry and disappointed with his own people for allying with them. He's not a ...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 6 One of the many Akaviri traits that the Shadeclaws had preserved over the centuries was their customary politeness and courtesy, on...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Content. Aela slowly awoke from her peaceful slumber and lazily turned around to face her mate, Sotek. Her arm flumped down to hold him but there was no one there to hold and her hand landed on the straw matters, causing her eyes to snap wide open. She was...
Posted Medieval
byHello! and Welcome This entry is a blog post, you will find content related to my project named The Merchant Series: A TES Fan Story. Under development...
Posted Lyall
byThe days passed steadily. Ma’osri’s leg was healing well due to her speeding the process along with healing magic, but she knew only rather basic spells, and as Fjorrod pointed out, healing to the point of exhaustion wouldn’t benefit her in the long run. “You can only help th...
Posted WuYiXiang
by“Your money or your life,” drawled Jack as he entered his usual routine. As far as he was concerned, it was a fair transaction: they either paid him in caps, or he took their lives as payment. Without fail, one was worth more to them than the other, though it was fairly obvious whi...
Posted Accursed
byAs of now, I do not have links set up for the chapters. As I am currently revising them anyway, I will simply add the links as I re-write them. A young upper class Altmer is sent to Skyrim by his father to study in the College of Winterhold, but instead finds himself ca...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 5 For the Eyes of His Imperial Majesty Titus Mede the Second Only 11th of Hearthfire, 4E 182 Your Imperial Majesty, &nb...
Posted WuYiXiang
byThe Yellow Badge of Cowardice Table of Contents Follow the tale of an intrepid Raider who gets caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time and his new employer, a Railroad Agent who spits in the face of common sense. Note: This tale is not-entirely-serious. Please don't e...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byHahnui, Laasi, Dov tohgataan gahrot. Sili los ni dii. Zuli lo Thu’um, Kulaani lost kopraani. Horvutah grohiik gaar Paarthurnax qahnaar. Sinakkesegrohiik staadnau, Zu’u krist ahrk grind ini Ahst Hofkahsejuni goltsenir My dream, my life, Dragonkind attempted to ste...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 4 The halls of the Tsukikage Hospice were silent. Arngrimur paced back and forth outside one of the only rooms alight, chewing on his lower lip. ...
Posted Paws
byWith heavy heart I tread these hallowed halls,Passing marbled murals gracing walls,The splashing sound of sacred falls,A soft voice sighing gently calls. At the shrine I see an offering of words,A horn of joy from Snow-Whale herds,Sung in the tone of tibrol tree birds,Tears makes up the last two-th...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byPaws to ground, snout to sky Scent cross past, deer nearby Chase, chase, play the game Weapon aside, clothes the same earth, air, water spray Follow markers straight to prey Rip, tear, flesh to teeth Meal was fast, now quick and brief. Next, a man, but not like me Hears no wrong, to...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 3 The two never made it to Whiterun. They caught up to them on the second day, just on the banks of the White R...
Posted Paws
byLong ago on a winter's night, as snow fell outside my door, The wind was blowing with all its might, the hearth responding with a roar. Lonliness then was my daily plight, every day like the one before, I'd sit alone to think and write, working on a piece of lore. I lived life lik...
Posted Medieval
byName: Stentiuus Last Name: Tharn Personality: He is a kind person, someone who can be trust or it seems so, he have a strong conviction and a strong will, also he is a good planner and an ambicious person. ...
Posted Medieval
byImagine the Voidas Eternal spaceThe mostNature EnergiesYou have access to Knowledgeand even better toWisdomDark MatterDark EnergiesconcentratedYou can think in The Hearth of The Voidas an eternal source of Physics and EnergyThe most Skilled inthe Art ofKnowledge and Wisdomof the Voi...
Posted Todd
by“I’ve lost all ambition for worldly acclaim, I just want to be the one you love. And with your admission that you feel the same I’ll have reached the goal I’m dreaming of.” -The Ink Spots At first, there is nothing but darkness. I can feel t...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 2 ‘I said I was sorry.’ ‘You’d ...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byI shout. I shout and the world does listen. I open my mouth to release Power unending, constrained Only by the Way of the Voice. A Tongue shriller than all the music calls me. Honour demands it of me To keep my tongue, match the Tongue I was taught as Greybeard. I shal...
Posted Paws
byIn a land of endless snow, When dusk arrives too soon, Green life struggles to grow, And morning feels like noon. Darkness is my friend, Light a memory, But when the sun descends, I still feel such melancholy. The ground is slick with ice, The buildings smothered b...
Posted Will
byLord Commander Mark Collins stood on a hill overlooking Quincy as dawn broke. The Minutemen had arrived and fortified the city while they slept, it would be harder to break into it, if not impossible. Collins stared out through the sunglasses he had adopted in order to hide his vampiric eyes.  ...
Posted Paws
byFor the longest time there has been a star, Burning bright as it shines afar. Alessia's birthright gleaming near Arkay's eye, Today it went out with no goodbye. For the longest time that star has shone, The night is darker now it has gone. What will it take to get it bac...
Posted Meli
byBy Auguris Cedas Skelebob number one was when we walked in, I never knew that I could scream that way. And skelebob number two was in Labyrinthian, He showed up and I just ran away. Now we've got skelebobs by the dozen, skelebobs by the score. Every corridor we go down, we find three skeleb...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byChapter 1 The wolves of Skyrim were fierce predators that hunted both alone and in packs, capable of bringing down even the largest of mammoths. In times of harsh winter, however, when food ...
Posted Amornar
by***Warning mature themes*** And I looked, and beheld a pale horse, and his rider’s name was death, for hell followed with him. I recall not where I read these words but only that they came to me in that moment. Acrid, blackened smoke hung thick in the air, drifting from the burning piles. Eve...
Posted The Sunflower Manual
byROARING THUNDER HISSING LIGHTNING &nbs...
Posted Meli
byIntroduction The trials and tribulations of an Imperial administrator taking his first steps outside of Cyrodiil, to Skyrim the land of dragons, rebels and draugr to complete a census of the population. This journey would never go according to plan, however Auguris Cedas...
Posted Teineeva
byAuthor’s note: This chapter contains a bit of strong language and may not be suited for the sensible among you. That being said, if you managed to reach this chapter, you probably wil not be bothered in the slightest. 15/11/2287User signed in: Jet Never would I have thought t...
Posted SpottedFawn
byLegends of the Skaal will chronicle the lives of two Skaal brothers as each must answer the call in the Fourth Era of Man and Mer. Dragons have returned to the lands of their ancestors, threatening fire and ruin to all; ancient powers stir in the shadows, growing stronger with each passing momen...
Posted Teineeva
byIt is the year 2077, despite the efforts of the Boston Police Department, organised crime in Boston is at it's highest. Divided in families and gangs these maffiosi have been the scourge of the Boston populaton for longer than any can imagine. However the board is soon going to change, big players...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
by“IT'S THE UNKNOWN THIEVES YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT...” Renartus Vulpin is the Silver Fox, a thief who holds a reputation as fabled as the Gray Fox. Four years ago, he moved to Skyrim in order to start a new life as well as help the local Thieves' Guild. But even to...
Posted Will
by'The Crossover, an ancient Dwarven device, has been activated and now two worlds that were never meant to meet must work together to stop a madman from destroying all creation' Author's Notes Set six months before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Sky...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
by~~~~A War-Smith's Lament~~~~ "'Sooner or later, we all have to choose a side', he said...?" Hverg sat on a bench in front of the wilted Gildergreen Tree in Whiterun. "Heh, ain't that the truth..." He took another drink of Honningbrew Mead. "I'm a War-Smith; of course I have to chose a sid...
Posted Paws
by'Answer the question, please.' I was calm but the spirit continued to fight against my will, shouting his abuse at me in that Blacklight twang of his. 'Oblivion take you, N'wah, just who in Dagon's name are you to treat me so? Just you wait, s'wit, so help me I'll...' Phantom flam...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThis is the Table of the Contents for the first in a series of three books that chronicle in the life of the Altmer, Äelberon of Dusk, the Last Dragonborn. This page will regularly be updated with links as chapters are published. Straag Rod is a tale that incorporates, ...
Posted Sotek
byMany moons ago a singular event occurred in two separate lands simultaneously touching upon two lives. There was no prophesy foretelling of this event and only a few to tell of its passing. But pass it did and plans were put into motion by the Daedra Lords themselves. The tendrils of ti...
Posted Paws
byIt is strange that I feel so at home in this land as it has almost the exact opposite of Vvardenfell. Instead of the burning hot ashstorms of Ald'ruhn, the Nords of Skyrim experience freezing blizzards. In place of the lava flows of Molag Amur, this unforgiving province boasts ...
Posted Paws
byAt last I can see land on the horizon. After days of sea and waves even the jagged, snow-capped peaks of Skyrim are a welcome sight. I can hardly wait to stand on firm ground again and actually keep some food down. I am so hungry. I wonder if they serve Scuttle in their cornerclubs here? It will b...
Posted Teccam
byCLEAVE Channel your bestial nature into a relentless onslaught of vicious, brutal strikes. With each slash doing approximately 12.5x normal damage, opponents won't have time to beg for mercy. Cleave Channel your bestial nature into a relentless onslaught of vicious, brutal strikes. With each sl...
Posted Paws
byEndless sea. Nothing but the sound of the ocean from all directions and the constant creaking and rocking of the boat to keep me company. The Nord crew are friendly enough as they are used to Dunmer and our ways but I miss the company of my own people. I miss the company of her. Esha Idra...
Posted Golden Fool
byOn Morihaus and Eidar Cheese Before I get started in earnest, I would like to explain who Morihaus was for those who may be unaware. Morihaus was a man who gained fame during Saint Alessia’s rebellion against the Aldmeri rulers of what is now called Cyrdodiil, in the early F...
Posted Paws
byThis morning I took passage aboard a ship sailing from Solstheim to the frozen land of Skyrim. I write these words feeling queasy from the constant rocking and swaying of the vessel. I will miss the Retching Netch, the sounds and scents of the cornerclub so much remind me of home. I could ha...
Posted Paws
byFor The Wing, whose actions spoke louder than words. The sun sets in the west, fiery, red and angry. A cliched sentence to be sure, but reflective of my mood as I write these words. I sit here looking east to my ruined country as the darkness of night casts a spreading shadow across the blackened...
Posted Golden Fool
by‘Huh, isn’t it supposed to be raining?’ Cyre was perched atop the Solitude gates, his legs swinging back and forth as he dangled them over the edge. Below, a large crowd watched on as a funeral procession passed through. An elderly female Orc stood beside him. Cla...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by“To the dwarves, of course, such problems were merely a challenge. In the years following King Harald's reign, the Dwemer discovered a considerable source of Aetherium in their deepest delvings. An alliance of four cities, led by Arkngthamz, the great research center in the souther...
Posted Capricorn
byAs high and mighty, bright and gold. 'Tis a true beauty, to behold. To get too close, you would be burned. Unless of course, it's trust you'd earned. Fire and light, and warmth it gives. The green below, for it's rays it lives. To be without, to be within. To stand alone,...
Posted Tenebrous
byCarnage Aplenty Ian S. McClure Oh, the night is young, The wizards are many! I'll sing a song— Before carnage aplenty! I have been called many things, From warrior to farmer of corn, These days, the peasants and ki...
Posted Will
byNigel stood up and drew his laser rifle, “The Gunners are attacking?!” Sturges nodded in reply and drew a pistol from his belt, “Nigel and somebody else, come with me to help defend” “I’ll go” Bjorn answered, drawing his battle-axe ...
Posted Exuro
bySomething bumped Kaera awake. She groaned and blearily raised her head. A shrill shriek split the air and Valus’s groan soon echoed her own. “No… my head.” Kaera followed the blurred form of a girl running down the stairs with a broom still ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Beasts of Ondil Ian S. McClure “Excuse me,” said a small, timid voice. “I need your help.” I frowned, turning to the source of the voice: an Altmer child, perhaps seven years old, whose face was as dirty as the clothes he wore. He carried a pack...
Posted Capricorn
byI gazed up to the sky, to see a cloud, 'twas up so high. I looked down toward the earth, and found ore of little worth. I glanced both left and right, but 'twas nothing caught my sight. But oft' I've wondered why, but then I forget this with a sigh. So many things that must be done, ...
Posted Mortiferous
byThe Lurker roared as it stomped towards Yamurn, it's dead eyes glaring with an unnatural hate. Yamurn hammered his staff onto the ground and unleashed a mighty roaring blizzard around him, the ground shaking and the acidic waters nearby freezing over as the frozen onslaught decimated the battlefield...
Posted Golden Fool
byIt wasn’t that hard to find Viola’s house. All I’d had to do was walk with the Grey Quarter at my back and watch as the streets transformed from murky alleyways to well-maintained passageways. From there it was only a matter of time until I found the narrow house surrounded by hawk...
Posted Not-Always Lost
byThe Return of the Dragonborn Chapter Four: A Ghost in Whiterun Nine days after the bandit incident I've never liked carriage rides. Slow. Rickety. The chatty drivers. I only use it when there is absolutely no alternative.And today, there wasn't.I had to send for a carriage to come to my home from Wh...
Posted Ben W
by*~Lights-in-Shadows~* One could always find my nose in a good book. There were so many out in the world and in many different languages of the inhabitants of Nirn. Such history, such lore of every known people. But my favorite, by far, were the spell tomes. Each one book w...
Posted Will
bySan-Kai was asleep and once again in the realm of Apocrypha, Hermaeus Mora slithered behind him and San turned around to face him. “What do you want now Mora?” “Such disrespect from my faithful servant, for shame!” Hermaeus laughed and continued. “Have...
Posted Edornas Oakenlock
byEdornas sat on the bridge just outside Riverwood, he admired the landscape when he felt a light tap on his shoulder. He turned his head to see Faendal decked out in a set of leather armour along with his adventuring gear. He looked at Edornas eagerly and said. “Right friend. Where is our first contr...
Posted Tenebrous
byCorruption of the Ancestors Ian S. McClure The aristocratic Altmer turned to face me, frowning, as the large crowd of nobles milled about in the afternoon sun outside the ruins of Tanzelwil. I recognized him—he was Prince Naemon, brother of Queen Ayrenn. After a little while ...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 4, 2287 Well it took us some time and a bit of improvisation but thanks to Sturges’ ingenuity we have connected the Pride’s purifier to Sanctuary. I’ll be honest the long line of garden hoses that serpent down the hill to the one faucet we managed to get working is a ridiculous sight, but ...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe Beast was pulled from his stupor by sharp scraping sound and the smell of man mixed with blood. The scent reminded him of the ones Cyre called “bandits”, those he was allowed to hunt. It was still faint, so there was still some distance between the source and them. It would be best t...
Posted Will
byQuincy could be seen in the distance as the group walked towards it. It was the bustling trading hub of the Commonwealth, built over the ruins of the Pre-war town of the same name. There were many buildings and apartments that various settlers stayed in but the highest building remained Quincy Churc...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Path to Tanzelwil Ian S. McClure The cool morning breeze blew through Vulkhel Guard, mostly unnoticed by the sleeping people within. It was quite early, and yet I wished to be off as soon as possible, hence why Elereth and I had awoken at the crack of dawn to leave to Tanzelwil...
Posted Accursed
byThey lurk out there; in the plains and the forests. Always watching, waiting. Looking for small alone child or stray livestock. We hear their howls at night, see their reflective eyes and hulking shadows. No one ever sees them. Only the corpses. Well, we’ve had enough of it. The women and chi...
Posted Tenebrous
byBloodmoon Rising Ian S. McClure I have seen the Bloodmoon rising, As werewolves snarl and maim. The pack's song of howling, Echoing without aim. I have run through reddened night, Leaving my camp behind. Irrefuta...
Posted Will
byMaster Arngeir stood at the top of the Throat of the World, his master, Paarthurnax, had summoned him. It was very peaceful on the Throat of the World, not a sound could be heard except breeze of the snow and the flap of the master’s wings. An ancient word wall stood on the side, speaking of t...
Posted Minophis
byBrynjar ran forward and grabbed his father’s arm trying to pull the knife away from Lief’s throat. “What are doing father? Leif is your oldest friend he would never hurt mother, and he wouldn’t lie to us about who did.” Lief frantically agreed. ...
Posted Tenebrous
byIssues with Security Ian S. McClure I finished changing into my normal clothes, which once again fit me normally. Curinure had made good on his promise to resolve my transformation issues, and now I had returned to my ordinary self. I neatly organized the women’s clothing I h...
Posted Tenebrous
byA Brief Time as Synia Ian S. McClure We had arrived at the city of Vulkhel Guard—a beautiful place, where the cultivated gardens of Summerset flora meshed with the distinctive Elven architecture—around three days after I wrote the last entry. Immediately, the sailors be...
Posted Mortiferous
byYamurn looked down from the sickly green sky and looked at his surroundings, a pathway ahead of him, only deep, dark green water beside and behind him. He shuddered as he saw the vast oceans of green water stretching as far as the eye could see all around him, he had read of the acidic waters of Apo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“Modern scholars know Aetherium as a rare, luminescent blue crystal found in some Dwemer ruins. Most consider it little more than a curiosity, as it has proven all but impossible to work with: while it has a strong magical aura, it is alchemically inert, and no known process can ench...
Posted Will
byCalcelmo was speechless, “You’re Kagrenac?!” “Yes” “But how? You lived over three thousand years ago! Your death is confirmed by sources from Yagrum Bagrum!” “I created a device capable of travelling all of creation – y...
Posted Tim
byBrandr, Borug, Raccan, and Daris were once again walking through snow, returning from slaying werewolves. However, this time, as a group they decided to not skin the carcasses. It seemed too much like the Silver Hand, they all agreed, and they definitely didn’t want to be associated with them. Not ...
Posted Sotek
byAs soon as he heard the Harbinger’s cry, Sotek broke into a run and brought his axe to bear against the first target. It banged against the main post but he kept on running as his other axe sliced through the air to strike the second of the two dummies. With his eyes fixed upon the thi...
Posted Accursed
byThe Creature of Dive Rock A Sequel to Ruthless Academics Almenar slept peacefully in a rented room along the Gold Road, clutching his bag of coins. Meanwhile, far to the North and days ago, his brother Tandano had already awoken to an angry-sounding "Bah!" coming from his father's room. Tandano shuf...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Sugar Pilgrimage Ian McClure Far back in the mists of time, when Azurah had but recently shared her secrets with the Khajiit, there lived a prophet, a true cat blessed by Jone and Jode to be able to scry into the foggy future that had yet to come. This prophet- whose name has b...
Posted Ben W
by*~Sorine Jurard~* I awoke to the sound of knocking at my door. “What time is it?” I groaned, pulling the furs closer to my face. It felt early in the morning, something along the lines of six or seven. “Around eight in the morning,” came the voice of Talen-Jai. “Xian...
Posted Tenebrous
byVoyage of the Prowler Ian S. McClure “Would you people hurry it up? I’d prefer to reach Vulkhel Guard before earning the title of ‘dro’!” Quartermaster Oblan shouted as the sailors of the Prowler walked aboard. He grumbled, sipping at his moon-sugar ru...
Posted Sotek
bySotek’s eyes flicked open to be met with the overwhelming glare of the lit lamp. His eyelids slammed shut, banishing his eyes to darkness. Beside him, he could feel the warmth of his naked mate, or rather the warmth she left as she had already moved from his side. One eye flicked back ...
Posted Ben W
by*~Harkon Volkihar~* The moon shone brightly this night, the red waves of energy given off felt electrifying on my skin. Watching Masser rise higher and higher into the black, starless sky from the peak of the castle gave me such a thrill. Unfortunately more pressing matters were plaguing my mind. N...
Posted Dean Morrison
byA HEROES WELCOME? From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 31st, 4E, 201. But upon looking for the Praefect, Praefect Ottius at the encampment, Lutherus learnt that he had instead departed, on official Imperial business. "He'll be back tomorrow." Mentioned one of the...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 6 It was late evening when a knock came at the door. Grabbing a sword from the nearby weapon rack Iona cautiously opened the door just enough to see who was standing outside. Seeing that a well dressed old looking man stood there she put the sword behind the door and opened it to gr...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE ASCENT From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 31st, 4E, 201. Taking in his daring and downright suicidal orders from the Praefect, Lutherus took as much time as he could to prepare for the coming battle. This time, with a fully fledged Dragon, of which he had no ide...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
by"Sadras Indiri, first born daughter of Vlorri Indiri, you have been found guilty of arson, unapproved conjuration, use of magic to disturb public order and several related offences. For a period of three months, you will be placed in the low security section of the Bulwark Jail. After your sentence ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byDIPLOMATS AND DRAGONS From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 31st, 4E, 201. Praefect Ottius was less than happy to understand that his Diplomat, tasked with the peaceful surrender of Helgen had been killed. The ruse that he was in fact an Imperial Spy had easily been de...
Posted Edornas Oakenlock
byAfter a nice meal and getting a little bit drunk, Edornas left the inn. His talk with Faendal revealed that he was ready to go adventuring but he lacked a set of armour and travelling gear. Thinking it as a nice gesture, he decided to get the supplies he needed. He arranged for his armour and gear ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byRETURN TO HELGEN From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 30th, 4E, 201. Both Lutherus and Faendal, under the watch of Praefect Ottius took refuge at Whiterun overnight, before departing in the morning for Helgen. Lutherus, having retrieved his journal back from the Imper...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE RENEGADE FROM CYRODIIL Warrant Report of Magistrate Albius Oruro, Subject: Lutherus Sotasius. Date: Last Seed, 30th, 43, 201. "You're a hard man to find, Lutherus." Said the Magistrate, as he pushed the disarmed, unarmored Lutherus onto the prison wagon. "This time there ...
Posted Sotek
byScarface’s senses were sharp, far sharper than Sotek had realised. He began to understand why Aela could sense the different animals so easily; she learned at an early age to tap into Reds abilities. If he was to learn from her, and to master the werewolf form properly then he would ha...
Posted Karver the Lorc
by“My research suggests a much different cause, however. In the decades preceding their fall, the dwarven cities of Skyrim had been decimated by internal disputes and infighting over a most surprising cause: Aetherium.” 24th of Evening Star 4e, 202 Grulmar was...
Posted Will
byMaster Arngeir stood at the edge of the Throat of the World, looking over Windhelm. Master Borri came up to him and spoke, “Hi lost hon nii?” “Yes, Borri, I have heard it – Master Isavald has given his last prophecy” “Los til ruz Dovahkiin?&rdquo...
Posted Edornas Oakenlock
byEdornas woke to the breathtaking smell of venison stew, his stomach growled hungrily at the smell. Sigrid, Alvor's wife who had clearly heard him, said. “Good lord, hello sleepy head. Your stomach sounds like it needs food, come on grab a bowl before its all gone.” He climbed out of the bed and stre...
Posted Tenebrous
byAnother Refugee Ian S. McClure I awoke to cold, biting winds and the strange sensation of being jostled out of slumber. I found myself in a carriage. Immediately, a feeling of dread and sorrow overtook me, for I knew I was being driven to my death. And what a horrible way to die awaited me! Fa...
Posted Sotek
byWhiterun’s streets were desolate and quiet as the moons cast long silvery shadows over the town. The hall of Jorrvaskr though was still active with the occasional banter and conversation, although it too had started to empty. As to the normal proceedings of the night, the Whelps settle...
Posted SpottedFawn
byVigilant The coachman had been right about the road. The horse moved with the steady pace of an animal used to this labor and piss-poor infrastructure, but Kjeld felt his bones rattle each time a wheel struck a rock or the road dipped. If anything could be said of the journey...
Posted Mortiferous
by"I did it!" he cried triumphantly "I DID IT!" he repeated, his voice bouncing off the stone walls of the cave. After a handful of years of searching, a Black Book was in Yamurns possession. Oh, how Yamurns kin had belittled him when he began to pursue knowledge and magic, little did they know that h...
Posted Edornas Oakenlock
byEverything was chaos. Edornas was travelling to the town of Helgen when a dragon had attacked, he scoured the keep which was the only building intact to find an imperial soldier, Hadvar lying on the ground huddled up in pain. He decided to help him get away from the town. As they left, going along ...
Posted Vulkhammar
byCH 3 – Setting Sail Discipline is at the core of every Legionary. No one likes to get brought before the lash or beaten the shit out of by their Centurion. Whether drunk or sober, sick or healthy, a legionary never failed to report for muster before a march. So, long before the first cock crowe...
Posted Paws
byHeavy fog, a blanket, over ancient bows drape, Old trunk, gnarly branches, creates an eerie shape, Distant mountains, far foreboding, against the sky scrape, The hunted runs, eyes darting, searching for escape. Forest silent, animals quiet, the only noise a ragged gasp, Nameless horror, ancient foe...
Posted Will
byCollins sat in his armchair, drinking a glass of wine as he replayed the past few days’ events in his mind. He had walked towards Castle Volkihar where a doorman stood watch and let him in without any question, upon entering Mark Collins realised he was in a vampire’s lair- such...
Posted Lyall
bySmiling, the Man approached the lone guard on the bridge. “Halt!” The guard shouted, hoping his voice didn’t sound quite as frightened as it did to him. The guard then shivered, seeing a detached lopsided grin plaster itself over the Man’s features after he spoke. “Do you need something?” The Man’s ...
Posted Capricorn
byA ville at foot of mountain, for a place, I looked, to rest my head. 'Twas normal, I'd pick outside of town or near it, but I picked the inn in town instead. 'Twas there I met a woman, 'bout the same of age as me. She said she ran the saw mill, and for cut lumber, she'd pay fair fee. But w...
Posted Will
byNigel and San-Kai sat by Lucy’s side, she was still healing but she looked far better than she did when they’d found her. They had little to do today as Bjorn was at Jorrvaskr so Nigel sat by her side and watched as San-Kai and Danica Pure-Spring cast their healing spells upon her. She w...
Posted Will
byCommander Mark Collins pulled the trigger and it fired towards Lucy’s head, but then it didn’t. The bullet flew over the sea and landed in it; the sound echoed over the waves. He was no longer in Shimmermist cave - he was on an island. It was cold and gloomy; he couldn’t see any la...
Posted Tim
by“My balls are so cold, I can’t feel anything,” Raccan griped loudly. “Why don’t you take a damn torch and slap them with it?” Borug griped back. “Then you’d feel something.” Daris looked over and briefly charged a bit of flame in his palm, saying with a smile, “Or, hey, you know what they say about ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Battle for Mistral Ian S. McClure The bells rang, Khajiit citizens running for shelter as the soldiers- guardsmen of Mistral and Dominion marines alike- prepared as best they could. I found Elereth amidst the chaos- stringing her bow with a grave expression. “Ard...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 9, 2287 I would have to get another suit. Bloodstains were nasty enough to get out before the war, but now that dry cleaners aren’t a thing anymore, this one’s ready to be tossed away. I would probably have to leave the city soon though. Important matters required my attention. The pond at...
Posted Dean Morrison
byINTO THE BARROW From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 30th, 4E, 201. "We need to get to Bleak Falls Barrow as soon as we can." Said Lutherus, as he put on his armour after staying at the Bandit's Camp overnight. "Yes, who knows what they're up to in there." Re...
Posted Dean Morrison
byREDUNDANCY From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 28th, 4E, 201. "For the past TWO WEEKS did neither of you bother turning up for work!" Furiously exclaimed Hod, to Lutherus and Faendal. "Have you ANY idea how fucking busy it's been, catching up on the orders YOU two di...
Posted Capricorn
byA place of sadness, grave and tomb. 'Tis here hearts fall, folk wreathed in gloom. I came upon this dreary town, and heard an old man's plight. He said, I'd need to enter a house, and perform some thieving, light. I broke into the cottage, with stealth like that of death. Abs...
Posted Malign
byThe Blight: the greatest threat we have ever faced. We do not know what caused it, we do not know why it is here, we only know to run. Tamriel might fall to his knees and bellow in pain as this disease cuts our throat, or he might flee, and live. He might slit his fellow man's throat, to steal his ...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 9, 2287 The rusted green letters of the old sign were as weathered as the rest of the shack. The sales weren’t all that great apparently. “Publick Occurrences” It said. I smiled, Piper was clearly a history nut, I could appreciate that, especially since I was part of it now. What I couldn’...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE CIRCLE AND THE SILVER HAND (PART I) From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 28th, 4E, 201. "Is that all of them?" Asked Farkas to Lutherus, as he removed his embedded two-hander from a Draugr corpse. "Yes, looks like it. Never thought I'd say this, but that ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE BATTLE OF DUSTMAN'S CAIRN From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. raate of Entry: Last Seed, 28th, 4E, 201. It was a huge spirit lifter for Lutherus, to see his friend Faendal again. The two friends hugged at the gates of Whiterun, after their reunion. "Ahh! How are you, you old sal...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE BANDIT INFORMANT From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 22nd, 4E, 201. Lutherus arrived at the village of Rorikstead, a small, dainty village on the outskirts of Whiterun Hold. He made shelter at the Frostfruit Inn, the village tavern, and after penning his latest j...
Posted Will
byNigel, San-Kai and Bjorn stood outside Shimmermist cave, they were certain Lucy was inside – after days of searching, today could be the day they finally found her. The cave was accessed by a small entrance amongst several other rocks, Whiterun could be seen in the distance and the sound of th...
Posted Teekus
by2nd of Second Seed 4E203, Riften It took just over an hour to walk to the abandoned mine known as 'old echo mine' which was to the south of Riften down an overgrown forgotten path off the main road. They met no resistance except for the local bears which became inquisitive upon the sight of...
Posted Dean Morrison
byHONOUR BEFORE DUTY From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 21st, 4E, 201. Having given Proventus the map, highlighting what it suggested as immediate danger to Riverwood, Lutherus decided to convene at the Companions Hall for the night, Jorrvaskr. Proventus decided it wo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Adult themes “For centuries, scholars have marveled at the sudden collapse of the Dwemer city-states. Even the Nords seem to have been taken by surprise, though their chroniclers were quick to ascribe their success to King Gellir's inspired tactics and the blessin...
Posted Tim
byWell, it took about five months for me to get my shit together and start writing again, but I'm glad I did. Thanks to everybody who liked or commented on my first part, I really appreciate the support it got. The first part of the story can be found here. Fort Dawnguard stood, tall, gray, and st...
Posted Capricorn
byI came upon a gated hold, townfolk running white with fear. For tales that dragons had returned, were all the tales you'd hear. I talked my way into the town, and walked towards a well. 'Twas then I spied, a fair young lass, who had some fruits for sale. We talked a while, 'bo...
Posted Lyall
byFjorrod was busy, cooking a meal for himself and Ma’osri. As a result, he didn’t notice her eyes flicker open briefly as she smelled the meal. Ma’osri felt like she had aches all over her body, her torso and left arm being the worst. She tried to get up, but didn’t make it two inches off the ground ...
Posted Sotek
byAs the evening began to set in and the chair had found its way back to its original place, the Whelps claimed the far end of the table as their own and gathered in a group around it. They each took it in turn to ask a question which the others had to answer not so much as in a ‘tru...
Posted Dean Morrison
bySKIRMISH AT REDORAN'S RETREAT From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 21st, 4E, 201. Lutherus and Faendal spent an hour eating, whilst also contemplating the coming confrontation at Redoran's Retreat within the comfort of the walls of the Bannered Mare at Whiterun. The A...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE REDORAN EXPEDITION From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 20th, 4E, 201. The skirmish at the Embershard Mine, had given Lutherus some much needed confidence in his newly founded abilities. He would however, still need much more practice before he could be fully able...
Posted Ben W
by*~Xian-Krie~* The rocking and jarring of the cart bolted me awake from a momentary daze. The creaking of the wood bounced off the nearby rocks and mountain faces making me feel like I was in a type of chasm. Oh Whiterun Hold, why do you have many obscure mountains in your tundra? Ugh… Sori...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byDedicated to Katria, my Friend and Colleague “The end, when it came, was swift. In the span of three short years, the great Dwarven cities of Skyrim, from Markarth to the Velothi Mountains, fell before the armies of the High King. Cities that had held fast against...
Posted Vulkhammar
byCH 2. – Back from the Dead Valdyr made his way through the foyer and out into the training yard. He had expected some old man to follow in tow that he could brush off. Looking about, he saw no one resembling a physician, at least not the old saw bones he had encountered out in the field. He t...
Posted Capricorn
byA town of peace and quiet, a hamlet of river and wood. At beginning of adventure, this gate is where I stood. An elf here I did meet, a man I did meet too. Both fighting o'er the same lass, neither fighting with words true. The elf, a letter he did give me, filled with lies abo...
Posted Naran Freleas
byMy name is Tycen Gredri, I’m a Dunmer that lived in harsh, ashy lands of Morrowind. I was raised in a small town Called Ald Velothi. A town that is a Redoran military camp that had poor traders and smiths. My mother name was Flasa Gredri, she was a trader that sold weapons and armor. My father was ...
Posted Will
byNigel crouched behind a bush as he surveyed Valtheim, it was made up of two large stone towers either side of the river with a narrow bridge connecting them. The majority of the bandits were asleep but there were a few guards; he couldn’t see Lucy but his rage overlooked it. He was certain she...
Posted Dean Morrison
byPAYING DUES From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 20th, 4E, 201. The hunting that ensued in the morning of the 20th of Last Seed, had instilled some confidence in Lutherus that he had what it took to defend himself, at least from a distance that is. At Faendal's advice...
Posted Dean Morrison
byLEARNING THE ROPES From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 20th, 4E, 201. Lutherus awoke from his third day of rest at the Sleeping Giant Inn, and made way to Orgnar for breakfast. Lutherus was in for a treat, because Orgnar had just made a fresh, warm apple pie to which...
Posted Golden Fool
byAs I stepped through the great gates that guard the entrance to Windhelm, I couldn’t help but wonder how these Nords put up with the cold. I had been able to see my breath before me and still could now. And then there was the snow (by the Three, this damned snow!), which was up to my knees in ...
Posted Lyall
byOne of many… No identity. Laboring, In darkness, Forever. Few find them, None come back. Hunger, Suppressed. Emotions, Nonexistent. They toil in the shadows, But one day, They shall rise, And mark the world with cities Of bone. The Faceless have infinite patience, They never rush. They never complai...
Posted Will
by“She’s alive” “What do you mean?” Nigel jumped at the possibility of Lucy being alive “There are tracks outside the cave, it shows the signs of a body on the left shoulder – no bandit, or gunner, would carry a corpse all the way to Whiterun...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE BOSMER IN RIVERWOOD From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 17th, 4E, 201. Exiting Jorrvaskr, Lutherus planned for his journey back to Riverwood. But first, lunch at tavern in Whiterun. It would also give him time to reflect on what Skjor told him, so, Lutherus ...
Posted Dean Morrison
byTHE WARRIOR'S SPIRIT From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 17th, 4E, 201. "Fantastic!" Celebrated Proventus. "You look as menacing as a Nord Berserker!" Lutherus wasn't too sure. He felt rather silly, wearing a battle dress despite his inability...
Posted Minophis
byAs Brynjar slowly regained consciousness the first thing he noticed was the cold and the wet. He was lying in the grass and his clothes were soaked with dew. He slowly remembered collapsing in the grass after running from Ivarstead, from the inn, from his mother, from the blood. He cried out in angu...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 12 The Tide of Blood There rose a garden of slender trees, and wound about the trunks were vines festooned with lilylike flowers. A multitude of spheres moved, deep in the sky, as distant and pale as the moons. There was the sound of chirping birds, but it was a doleful sound, as...
Posted Lyall
byThe Darkness… A million serpents, hissing in union. The raspy sound of many Daedra. Alduin proclaiming your doom. Nothing can describe its voice… Where it looks, night falls. Where it listens, silence grows. Where it touches, plague ravages. Where it blesses, undead replace the living. Where it curs...
Posted Sotek
bySotek skulked about in the Undercroft corridor while he waited for the passageway to clear. Once the last Companion headed upstairs, he slinked off to his room and stripped off the Wolf armor. The very instant he was free from the burden of the chest cuirass his arms felt lighter and wit...
Posted Will
byGunner commander Mark Collins coughed as the smoke filled his lungs and rocks fell on his back, he wasn’t finished yet. He‘d seen the lizard and warrior run out of the cave, but that meant that the cyborg and the girl were still here. He knew he couldn’t face the cyborg, he was a b...
Posted Dean Morrison
byA HOME AWAY FROM HOME From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 17th, 4E, 201. Hadvar, Alvor and Lutherus sat at the table, as Sigrid handed out bowls full of Venison Stew. Lutherus, as hungry as he had ever been, took joy in savouring every single bite of meat and po...
Posted Dean Morrison
byFREEDOM From the Journal of Lutherus Sotasius. Date of Entry: Last Seed, 17th, 4E, 201. Lutherus found a brief moment of respite after the escape from Helgen at the foot of the Guardian Stones, to write in his first entry into his journal of his predicament. Penniless, weak, and technicall...
Posted Will
byBjorn woke up in a dark, damp cave. Various weapons and chests littered the room around him and he was chained to a rotting chair in the centre of the room, it smelt of sweat and mead – a scent Bjorn was used to after spending his entire life in Skyrim. He then saw the Bandit chief in...
Posted Gnewna
by16th Frostfall Rumarin was always impressed by how much Nerussa managed to carry with her. Impressed, and vaguely horrified. He’d always been taught to travel light, his parents’ theatre group had prided themselves on their ability to use two tatty dresses, a moth-eaten cape, an...
Posted Will
bySan-Kai came downstairs from his room in the Bannered Mare. Lucy was likely still asleep and he spotted Nigel sitting at the bar, already drinking his second bottle of Mead. “A bit early for drinking, is it not?” “Bah, I couldn’t sleep last night” Nige...
Posted Vulkhammar
byCH. 1: Freedom Author’s Note: As a caution, some material may not be suited for younger audiences or sensitive people. Violence, adult situations, foul language, gallows humor, can and will ensue. Legionary life wasn’t too bad. You got paid, food and shelter were provided, plenty of ...
Posted Gnewna
by14th Frostfall, evening Have been permitted a few minutes with my journal. Most frustrated to learn the date. I should be at Winterhold tomorrow for the beginning of lectures, but clearly that will not be happening. Rumarin has at least sent a message by courier explaining my absence. &nbs...
Posted M. E. M.
by3E 433 Hero of Kvatch has a child. Owns Battlehorn castle and re-establishes the Knights of the True Horn. Hero of Kvatch is 21. Hero of Kvatch recruits any&n...
Posted Lyall
byHehe.... The rain can not wash me away. You say you just want to live in peace, But I can feel the struggle in your soul. Go on, take out your dagger. Let my influence rule your heart… Who am I? Names matter not. What am I? I’m your best friend… Don’t you worry, child. I’ll protect you. All...
Posted Sotek
byKodlak led the members of the Inner Circle down the stairway to the Undercroft where they all gathered in his study. He sat in his favourite chair which happened to allow him to look down the corridor of the Undercroft while Farkas and Vilkas eagerly prodded Sotek. “Come on th...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 9, 2287, Dugout Inn The gentle melodies of Bob Crosby’s Happy times echoed through the Dugout Inn, as I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling. A small ray of light peered through the a hole in the wall, speckles of dust dancing along with the music. I could hear the other patrons gathering a...
Posted Will
byAs the group slept they dreamt, events from the past came to haunt them as the life they'd try to leave behind caught up. *********** Nigel was locked in a closet somewhere in the Institute. It had all the basic amenities but it was too tiny, he’d been there for a few days now and sleeping o...
Posted Sotek
byAela was sitting on the steps of Jorrvaskr impatiently waiting for the ‘delivery’ of her ice wolf. Her foot’s tapping had been constant for twenty minutes and had now started to grate against the Harbinger’s nerves as it seemed to drown out everything else, especially...
Posted Minophis
by“Hey Brynjar, we’re going fishing, will you join us?”. Brynjar looked up from the pile of charcoal he was shoveling into sacks to see his friends Alfvar and Fulka looking at him expectantly. “Sorry, I can’t,” he replied “My father has to finish the order o...
Posted Meli
byThe following morning Alvor had given me a stern look, disappeared into the family's sleeping area and returned with some heavy cotton trousers and a tunic, gruffly instructing me to change. The Imperial armour was placed into a pack by Sigrid, along with a small number of supplies to last for my jo...
Posted Minophis
byBalgruuf Hammerhand owned the Fellstar forge in Ivarstead, nestled at the foot of the Throat of the World. The forge had been in his family for generations. Balgruuf had spent his childhood learning how to shape steel from his father before a thirst for adventure had led him to join the Imperial arm...
Posted Will
byLucy woke from a surprisingly good night’s sleep and crawled out of her leather tent to see Nigel cooking something over the fire. He was still wearing the same black overcoat, white T-shirt and jean as last night. Lucy too had not changed her clothes either. San-Kai and Bjorn were still aslee...
Posted Exuro
by“A thief?!” Falk exclaimed. “Guards! Seize them at once!” Three guards appeared as if from thin air, one on each of Trebonde’s arms and the last pinning Amari’s wrists behind her back. Her captor seemed afraid of bruising her and kept a lo...
Posted SpottedFawn
byCamp Varglya Content Warning: Language, Spiders The life of a marching soldier suited him better than he thought. He found it peaceful, traipsing over the snowy slopes leading away from the city, his boots hammering down the thick, crunching layers of snow made wet by the close...
Posted Exuro
byThe silence of the throne room was tense as everyone waited for the Windcaller to reach the upper palace balcony. The return of the dragons had woken a passion among the youth to learn the old ways. An ancient power was released upon the world the day Helga fell and almost brought ab...
Posted HaggisHunter
byDanifae sat in the back of the carriage with her three companions, Zora, Larkspur and Lydia and thought about what had happened over the past few days. She had been glad to have helped Zora reconcile with her sister and the two of them had become even closer friends than before. It had bee...
Posted Will
byNigel opened his eyes to see a knife pressed to his throat, a sigh of relief escaped from his chest – ‘It’s only a knife – you’re fine’. He then looked at the man holding it, he seemed human but nothing he’d ever seen in the Wasteland – he was clad hea...
Posted Malign
byAll Fall Down. Six Hated chanted in a circle, casting magick foul and putrid, the words coming out as a disgusting gurgle, Cursed be these malicious druids, who brought such a consequence to this land. It began with black nails, the colour of soot. Then the chest became became as blubbery as a wha...
Posted Sotek
bySotek disdainfully watched Aela as she headed off towards Whiterun. He forlornly hoped she was just teasing but inside he knew she meant it. Every step she took led her further away and with it Sotek’s hopes. He began to wish he insisted on hiring horses but he didn&rsq...
Posted FishDout
byHe was falling. In reality, it was only a short distance to the floor; in his mind, however, the plummet was endless and exquisite. Perhaps it was symbolic. The inevitable fall after pride. For the briefest of moments, he’d been wrapped up in the glory of it all. Whiterun’s rebellion. The fall of ...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe night air is cool and there is a slight breeze that the many holes in the walls have let in. Above me, the stars peek through a gap where one of the planks that make up the roof has rotted away. The world around me is silent except for the occasion creak of old wood, which is good because the si...
Posted The Wing
byContains ugly language Dawn found the young slave damp with dew beside Mallariel’s tent, staring blankly at the pale-faced sky. The night had been punishing. Mallariel had cut his ropes and gave him a skirt to wear and a cloak for blanketing himself, but it was not the cold ...
Posted Sotek
byThe two Companions had hardly entered the outskirts of the plains when Aela brought their journey to a halt. She quietly signalled to Sotek, waving him closer to her position so she could whisper to him instead of talking. He crept closer to her with an air of curiosity. He knew her...
Posted Will
byCalcelmo sat down and stared in wonder at the one artifact he had never been able to work on. Old records called it ‘The Crossover’ but its purpose was unknown even to him. This was not the first night he had spent gazing at the beautiful machine – hoping for something to happen. A...
Posted Malign
byA Demon's Weeping. The dremora wept that night. Remorseful of the bitter fight. Surrounded by those who could not see further than his skin, And would have killed him with a grin. He wept that night. As he felt his sorrow bite. It flashed before him, his childhood, so grim. The wars and battle gle...
Posted SpottedFawn
byDiverging Paths II Working at the forge again was a small solace. There would be many hard days ahead—that was just one of life's irrefutable truths—so he quietly reveled in the scent of smelted ore and burning coal, the feel of a hammer in his hands. It was not Baldor's for...
Posted Sotek
byHalf an hour had passed by the time the two Companions made their way upstairs. Everyone else was sitting around the tables having breakfast. Aela guessed the others had came up a lot earlier as most of the plates were already empty and two trays of meat lay decimated. Not preparing...
Posted Malign
byLoss A brimming sea, overflows, in those deep amber eyes. A mass of thundery hair, lies, on a cold patchy floor. Whines, escape the cold cabin, and float through the air. A furry nose, pushes up a limp, still arm. A wet tongue, licks a deathly pale face. A gentle bark, echoes in the lonely cabin. A ...
Posted Lyall
byFjorrod had one heck of a hangover. He didn’t know where he was, and he couldn’t recall what happened. He was lying on the ground, with a stick digging into his spine. His head was like a drum, his arm that he was laying on felt thoroughly abused, and he wouldn’t be surprised if his legs had been dr...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Content The very moment Aela opened her eyes, she was instantly wide awake. Excitedly she leapt from the bed, throwing the wolf fur to the side and unintentionally disturbing Sotek as he slept. He laid there quietly listening as Aela shuffled about in his ...
Posted ElderScrolls62203
byI'm only 19, and I'm about to get decapitated. I haven't even fully grown up yet. This is not how I pictured my life to be. "Shor, Mara, Dibella, Kynareth, Akatosh. Divines, please help me?!" Rags said. The names he spoke of are some of the Divines. The Divines are our holy Gods. Mara, the goddess o...
Posted ElderScrolls62203
byIt happened so fast. I am sitting in a carriage with three other people, all of which are Nords. One is wearing fine clothes. The second one is blonde and dons blue leather armor. The last one has rags on, just like me. I miss Valenwood. The beautiful trees. The game. I'm in Skyrim now. I ...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 8, 2287 A red coat, a green scarf and a maroon reporter’s cap. Over two centuries the fashion requirements that came with the job had barely changed. The only new addition to the tell-tale design was the layer of dirt that covered her from head to toe. Either armageddon got rid of hygiene o...
Posted Sotek
byRed was running as hard as she could across the snow smothered plains. From the corner of her eye she watched in fascination as the ground rushed past her. She lowered her head down to squeeze every ounce of speed from her slick form and pushed even harder. The thrill of the chase fl...
Posted Sotek
byIt was late evening by the time the two Companions walked into the hall of Jorrvaskr. Aela’s first task was to quietly reassure the Harbinger and Tilma that they were ok but she made it clear that she needed a word with the other members of the Inner Circle before everyone re...
Posted SpottedFawn
byDiverging Paths The house seemed a little less miserable, now. This understanding between two forces that usually clashed (and sometimes roughly) had chased away some of the wretched chill. Kjeld withdrew for a moment, getting his thoughts in order. Reidar was ac...
Posted HaggisHunter
byDanifae sat upstairs in her room in Breezehome and thought back over what had happened over the past few weeks. She could hear her close friend Zora sleeping softly in the bed next door and Lydia and Larkspur eating, drinking and talking quietly downstairs in the main room. She smiled to h...
Posted Sotek
byThe camp, if it could be called a camp due to the lack of bedrolls and the fact that the fire was so small, was shrouded in silence. The two Companions, Aela and Sotek sat opposite one another. Each of them knew there were questions which needed asking, as well as answers needing to be tol...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byLook down at me and I am a fool. Look up and me and I am a god. Look straight at me and you see yourself. Time is a coiled snake consuming itself over and over. Those who hunger, eat. Where I slither I leave dark stars. Neither heat nor light can stand me. I am a manifestation of blind time. I await...
Posted Ben W
byAuthor's Note: Graphic Theme *~Isran~* “AAAGGGGHHHHH!!!” The vampire screamed his lungs out once more as the knife cut deep into his chest. Blood now almost caked his skin and legs. The only light in the room, a lone oil lantern, gave me a good look at the sniveling creature o...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book Two: Part 2: Down To The Drink!!! We've seen all the crew members and seen what they're about. Keth'ar seemed to be the one that cared about me the most out of all the crew members. Skyrim was our next destination and I was determined to walk its shores in a few days. ...
Posted Talos
by14th of Sun's Height Flawless. Absolutely flawless. The Argonians, along with several Bosmer, Dunmer, and myself, dove off of the cliffs behind Fort Neugrad and into the small lake that serves as the water supply for the fort. We entered the Prison through the Cistern and proceeded to take the fort ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note: Adult Themes Gloating, Greymane kicked dust and dirt in Aela’s face while he hollered at her to stand up. “Get on your feet, bitch! Move!” He stepped towards her and grabbed her by the hair, forcing her once again up to her feet. Her legs felt l...
Posted Exuro
by“Nope! You’re stuck with it now,” Amari stated smugly against Trebonde’s protests. “I’m not going to run around Skyrim with a dick joke for a name, Kaera!” The name felt foreign on her ears; she still felt like an Amari. “Too bad, Valus. It&r...
Posted Mortiferous
byBreath and focus, the words bounce around in your mind, meaningless, but there. Dormant energy lies in these words as their potential flows through you. Take unto your very being the meaning of these words, the earth and sky speak as the Warrior Widow breathes life upon the words. As this new meanin...
Posted Malign
byFin Sadonvum Krosis. Below The Throat, we have no hold, peace is shattered, and none are bold. Brothers weep, then burn foes, nothing helps, and nothing grows. Thu'um takes lives, against our will, how long till war, takes it's fill? We remain, with our secrets, as men kill others, like killing cric...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Note: Adult Themes As soon as Sotek stepped inside the cave, a familiar scent hammered his senses. Such was the dramatic effect, he was forced to stop walking and clung onto the wall for support. Aela didn’t have time to react; she ploughed into the back of ...
Posted Malign
byThe Mighty Deed Arcs of glimmering steel, flew towards the monster, eating his blasphemous meal. Swords of glittering make, stopped the blows of the club, as he ran for the glittering lake. Bolts of shining sparks, illuminated the horror, the beast in the dark. An archer, warrior and mage, heroes of...
Posted Sotek
byThe very instant Sotek gazed up at the Bloodmoon, the infuriating itching which had plagued him since he woke up that same morning ceased. He felt a strange calmness smother him like a mother’s arms hugging a distressed child. Deep, deep inside, the wolf spirit howled out in eagernes...
Posted Lyall
byAs they walked, Fjorrod had an uneasy feeling. Everything seemed so calm, at least at the surface, yet tension rocketed underneath the veil of peacefulness. Glancing around, he noticed that above the wispy white clouds, darker ones loomed, casting a shadow on the land. Ma’osri didn’t seem to notice ...
Posted Chris
byTime and Space have been utterly shattered. When the dreaded Nine Hundred and Eleven Cows of the Tal0sian 0-VR Sol class ship rained iron flames upon Nirn, the land began to die. Cracks in the Dreamsleeve rumbled through the unbidden consciousness of the Aurbis, as the AkaTush reared forth from the ...
Posted Talos
byQahnaarin (An Elder Scrolls story) [My name is Hjalti, and the following is from an old journal that I found in a chest in the attic. My Da said that it belonged to one of our ancestors and that he was an adventurer.] 8th of Sun's Dawn 4E 205 It's been four years to the day since...
Posted Accursed
byBlue Sky. Kyne's Breath upon our faces, Raging sea beneath our feet. New lands appear before us: Skyrim, our new fatherland. May it carry us for eternity. Elves, Elves, fires abound! War breaks out in every city, Men and Elves are slain like beasts. Ysgramor, Father of Men! He returns from his jo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Contains foul language and adult themes. 28th of Evening Star, 4E 198, Bruma, Cyrodiil Damn, it was brutally cold, thought Celann as he gathered his timberwolf cloak about his shoulders and walked to the Fighter’s Guild in Bruma from the Northern gate...
Posted SpottedFawn
byIn Search of Truth A bottle of nightshade extract glimmered in the torchlight, the strange purple substance sloshing against the sides of its container as Kjeld walked. It was his free pass, permission to go into the deeper rooms of the Palace of Kings and bypass Jarl Ulfric and h...
Posted Paul England
byDark the star-girt sky when World-Eater woke you - but ice-bright elf-blade bought my victory, Vuljotnaak. Maw sword-stuffed, man-slain, you tread tundra, stride skies no more. Sleep, soul-swallowed one: your immortal spark I eat.
Posted Orion
byhis is my 1st story on here so it won't be so good I just hope you all like it. Aah, Thank you… I'm always welcome to a few septims. Barkeep get us two Ales. Now I guess your here for the story… thats all I'm known for now, you know what I used to be one of the wealthiest traders through all of sky...
Posted CouchWarrior
byOPENING NARRATION - A much older Spurius looks back on his experiences --------------------------------------- Narrator: Spurius ToifelSince I was big enough to lift my father books, I dreamed of one day authoring my own...a life spent in the company of literature and history. How proud my parents ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ Riverwood. I can’t put a claw on why I didn’t like the place. It might have been the locals – dirt-caked Nords with sweaty shirts and sunburnt skin. Or maybe I’m just not a country girl. The town was so remote, an afterthought built up along the road, ...
Posted Ben W
by*~Sorine Jurard~* I panted; heavy and weary breaths escaping into the open world as Nimhe went in Xian’s direction. Maybe it was the panting that obscured my vision, but I could have sworn I saw the insane lizard grin a little. Was the son of a bitch having fun with this!? How could anyone ha...
Posted Paul England
byGlares the greedy one from gift-shield of crimson I had from the hand of heart-heavy king's widow. War-words for the Wolf Queen I worked in her service, fed foes of the Fair one the death-feast of Torygg.
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe forest was deep and dark and Caerwyn hoped that was to her advantage. She tried to move as quietly as she could through the undergrowth, using all the woodlore she had learnt from her life in the Valenwood and what her parents had taught her, but the clumsy pony boots and her restraints...
Posted Sotek
byRed opened her eyes and all her senses kicked in as one. She could smell the crisp morning air; see the surrounding spirit wolves and their prey hiding in the forests. Hear the rustling of the leaves in the treetops. She didn’t look for land marks, she didn’t need them. She kne...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book Two: Part One: The Sea's Soothe All Pain This is an unexpected turn of events...I wanted purpose again...and I get a pirate crew.....A PIRATE CREW!!! This isn't what I had in mind for a purpose...*sigh*...not like I can do anything about it. The Hist led me to these fine p...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 21: Heirs Cidius and I went our separate ways when we finished descending the Throat of the World and I gladly travelled back home. Home? It seemed I'd called many places home in a short period. Home. Winterhold was my home now. The new College, my children; all resided in Winterhold. The on...
Posted Paul England
byYou, Balgruuf, gift-hand, anxious sat on skull-crowned gold-throne, fearing dragonfire of Mirmulnir, man-slayer. Homeward dragged I, hero and Ulfric's war-hound, bones of Whiterun's bane as Hrothgar named your doom working: Dovahkiin.
Posted Sotek
byAll the Whelps were heavily engaged in conversation about their expectations on the days training session as they tucked into their breakfast which consisted of bread and cheese. There were a few slices of meat left over from the last evening’s meal while one particular plate lay empty. What...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byTo Be A Boy Again Rude and sordid ploys, Separate the men from boys. Men kill men for a single septim, And boys will merely take them. Men will lop off heads so grim, Boys will merely shake them. Men will chop men limb from limb, Boys will merely break them. A man ma...
Posted HaggisHunter
byAs the river was too deep to cross here, Caerwyn had a choice to make. She could head up the hill to her left where the fort was and try to sneak past or head over the bridge and follow the road toward a place called Whiterun. The signpost did say a town called Whiterun was over the bridge ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byWindhelm The great city of Windhelm sat on the edge of the Sea of Ghosts like a black, somber crown. Snow-dusted and wind-lashed. Ancient and formidable. It reminded him instantly of the crypts of unknown warriors and nobility scattered over Solstheim like scabs. But this city ...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThe shocks seemed to go on forever. Caerwyn was down on her knees outside her cell, shivering and grunting through the panel gag as the shocks went through her. She knew they were inevitable, as they hadn't started for quite a while and she had been able to grab a fair bit of sleep, apart fr...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part 12: Sailing On Where oh where have we gone now? The Holy-Scales, gone. My oldest friend, still living. My purpose, renewed by a Hist that wouldn't speak to me until now. I've never really understood my life's paths. I might never understand them...but I definitel...
Posted Bryn
byThe classroom was incredibly silent, every student, squires and initiates alike, await the day's lesson. Unfortunately, the teacher for today, Scribe Clarke was late... again. While Scribe Clarke was an impressive genius, she had a habit of getting... distracted, with her experiments. Be it a way ...
Posted Paws
byWhen life is almost over, Like a candle burning low, An oil lamp running empty, Or a river that has lost its flow. There is one thing remaining, One final act is left, Preventing us from seeking, The welcome arms of death. Before we seek eternal slumber, Drift off into the ether, Information, diss...
Posted SpottedFawn
byIn part one, we met two brothers who couldn’t have been more different: The protective pacifist Kjeld White-Paw with a secret he’ll do anything to get rid of, and his obnoxious, sly-tongued brother Reidar who longs for an adventure of his own. Life in the Skaal village was quie...
Posted Sotek
byThe morning’s trailing haze seeped through the tree lines as its tendrils snaked out and slowly surrounded the camp. Through the mist a lone deer ran full bolt as an arrow shot just past its head, causing it to run even faster. Aela leapt over a bush and notched an arrow before she even hit...
Posted HaggisHunter
byThere was the face...the face that haunted Caerwyn's dreams and her fitful sleep. She saw her parents looking down on her with concern, then the face...Ancano...peering down at her and sneering. Then there were her parents hugging each other and crying out for her, tears running down their f...
Posted Teineeva
byDate: October 27, 2287 Time: 10.21 pm Location: Vault 111 - Sentinel’s quarters Assigned scribe: Scribe initiate Wells Title: An account of the meeting between Sentinel Thompson of the Golden Pride, and Captain Asher and Sergeant Garvey of the Minutemen. T: I’m sorry for the cold welcome, we don...
Posted Medieval
byLothar (I have to put a last name): Nord Follower of Stendarr Destructor of Daedras Join the Stormcloacks to Free Skyrim from any kind of tyranny Love for humanity I have the will and the strength of Shor And I serve Kyne Because she gives men The ability to confront Dragons The power of Thu'um ...
Posted Accursed
byDarkened wings above the sky, Monsters come from ancestral times, Brothers breaking kinship's tie, And Elven Lords with mortal crimes. Dragonborn with sword in hand, Mighty dragon beneath Gods' feet, Hence comes freedom of this land, When dragon's soul is lastly beat. He shan't live to see his day...
Posted Teineeva
byOctober 26, 2287 Everyone is hungry. We lost most of our supplies in Lexington and so far it seems our little mousetrap isn’t well stocked. And let me tell you hungry, traumatized people make for a lot of dispute. If it weren’t for my honour as a minutemen, I would have shot Marcy. I understand h...
Posted Meli
byAs we approached Riverwood I could hear the clanging of metal and water rushing chaotically towards the regular rhythm of a lumber mill. The sun was beginning to set as Hadvar spoke quietly and quickly with his uncle the blacksmith, who invited us inside immediately. “So Hadvar, what&...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor’s Notes: Adult Themes The two remaining Companions ‘huddled’ together in the centre of the platform for safety on the off chance they would become Sotek’s next target. The Argonian however had his sights on much livelier prey. Aela thrashed about as she was pulled b...
Posted Minophis
byBrynjar ran on through the dark forest, his ragged breath leaving a misty trail in his wake and his heart pounding in his chest. Unable to go any further without rest he slumped against a tree and slid slowly to the snowy ground. Looking up at the stars he prayed to the Nine for just a moment of res...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byDusk covered the cave entrance, sealed away the crypt from view. All too near the highway, the cave was sufficient for its temporary role, and Hralmahn could not, honestly, have been more pleased. He always got a bit too nervous before these types of things, and so he resorted to his usual tics. Shi...
Posted Sotek
byAela’s breathing was still rapid when she heard the portcullis rise up from behind. She spun around to see Farkas walking towards her. With her hand on her chest, she hollered at him for making her jump. “Damn it Farkas, you scared the crap out of me!!” Farkas ignored her initial...
Posted Teineeva
byOctober 22, 2287 Never had I imagined we would end up like this. It was official, the minutemen had come crashing down, taking me and the others along with them. Tonight was armageddon all over again. I should never have made the decision to stop in Lexington. We lost twelve people; five soldiers...
Posted Rüby Psiberzerker
byDrunken Huntsman "Well," Jenassa stood, "What a sight for sore eyes you paint." We embraced as old friends, and I saw she had switched back to her old Leather Armor without the helmet. "Want me for some more of your adventures?" She grinned, "Free of Charge." I laughed, "That's okay," I didn't wa...
Posted Sotek
byA deep rumbling ‘hell sent’ howl far louder than Red’s own battle cry echoed throughout the complex. It was followed by a cry which caused the two Companions and the Silverhands to involuntary tremble. Vilkas watched on in trepidation as a small stone started wobbling where it sat....
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part 11 Aftermath Where to begin on the last story...*sigh*...I don't want to go in detail. All I can say is that I lost absolutely everything I cared for. And now...I was alone...wandering...looking for another purpose... I found myself awake and floating on the...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byBones cracked as the creatures hit the ground, and the four beasts fell into a pile in the middle of the floor. They rose quickly, limbs flailing as they approached the ghoul. Smitty stood his ground upon the stage, his pistol firing rapidly. Despite the ringing in his ears, he continued firing in t...
Posted Medieval
byImagine everything is a consequenceof something moreSomething you cannot controlWhat is the reason of that?What is the point?It is like you havejust a bitbelongs to youYou can controljust a partYou have access to Knowledgeand even better toWisdomIf that is allowedWhy would you stay in the same way?T...
Posted Rüby Psiberzerker
byRiften Well, we managed to scramble down safely, and the rest of the night was spent getting back to the city. I didn't miss the smell, almost forgot, since I'd gotten used to it before I left. "Hey!" Maul grunted, and chucked his head. He stood up from his usual post, and uncrossed his arms, "Mav...
Posted Sotek
byThe three Companions ran through the doorway in pursuit of the Skinner and the remaining Silverhands who had left with her. Vilkas, who already had a taste of the Skinner’s traps, called the group to a halt. “Wait, let’s take it slow”. Aela was too fired up to care. She c...
Posted Rüby Psiberzerker
byThis is a FanFic. I claim no rights to the characters, events, nor places in The Elder Scroll v: Skyrim (Tm 2011, all rights reserved) All characters herein, with the exception of the narrator are (c) Bethesda Softworks, and used without permission. Any resemblance to persons living, dead, or the in...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byThe ghoul sat in his favorite chair, contemplating whether or not he would do it. He wasn’t sure if he was ready, but there seemed to be nothing to lose--he would gain an immense sort of power, and all he had to do was listen to the ghoul beside him. Glancing over at Kent, he quietly chuckled about...
Posted Sotek
bySotek, who was none the wiser for what the Silverhands believed, and Vilkas who was just as clueless, were currently making their way through a series of tunnels which finally split into two separate pathways forming a junction. On one side was a large wooden doorway while the other rather short tun...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byThe McClellan boy was the oldest of his family, despite his youth--he was thirteen. This gave him certain responsibilities. He tended the crops the most, fetched water the most, scrounged the most. The most menial of his tasks, though, was his post as a watchman--a useless position...the farm was t...
Posted Sotek
byWhile Vilkas was still feeling bitter over the lost bet with Sotek, Aela and Farkas proceeded onwards and moved through the threshold of a doorway and entered a dingy passageway that was cut through the hillside. Moss and algae clung to the rock face giving the underground ecosystem a dampness whi...
Posted Exuro
byTrebonde woke first only to find them under an unfamiliar roof, wearing unfamiliar clothes. Panic gripped his heart and his hand shot out to the Daedric mace, instinctively knowing where it lay. “Whoa! Easy there traveler! We mean no harm.” A voice interrupted. “H...
Posted Accursed
byI can't be myself I can't feel myself And no, man I don't wanna talk I'm gonna keep going down, Down to the ground The guy's gonna fix me right up. I can't see myself I can't breathe myself Fuck, just leave me alone Just need the cure And I'll be alright Thought I told you to go! I just need a fix I...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byFire and brimstone. Fire and brimstone and flaming swords. Such was the life of the Forged. Psyk, born the bastard son of a man who had once been a lieutenant to the raiders’ leader, seemed cursed even before life by his status, and was born a runt. He was unliked and unloved, or if not one of thos...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part Ten: The Last Holy-Scale We're in a bit of a predicament last story...the Sanctuary is under attack by a coven of conjurers and the daedra that they wrought forth. One of them, the leader, was a familiar face...Tetras, the brother of Festin, the malignant spirit ...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byAldous had never been the type of kid to play aimlessly in the sandbox, or to go to school every day and sit in the same chair, attentively listening to the teacher’s monotonous, apathetic tone. So he took the first opportunity he could, and he hitched a ride with Sven the trader. The agreement was...
Posted Sotek
byVilkas’s group which consisted of Sotek and himself, were making their way along a brightly lit passageway. Various burning torches lit the corridor, showing every nook and cranny in the rock face. As did his siblings, try as he might, Vilkas couldn’t work out what they were doing there....
Posted Will
byIt was late at night when Charlie got home, his wife Becky had closed her clothes shop an hour ago and was already in bed. Barely a sound could be heard outside with the exception of the occasional question from Takahashi as a guard walked past – Nan-ni shimasho-ka? Charlie sat on the sofa, e...
Posted Lyall
byAmazing how easier it is to get things done when you shut out your emotions. Happiness? Gets in the way of cold calculation, gets in the way when you are trying to let go of things. Sadness? Why have it? Anger? Makes it so you can’t do what must be done, kills humility, however false, when you must ...
Posted Ben W
bySerana Volkihar The wet sloshing of boots drowned out the buzz of the insects and croaking of the wildlife as I trudged through the swamp, the heat of the sun warming my back up to unpleasant temperatures. Thankfully with my hood up it would not burn my face nor nearly blind me. The last few days w...
Posted Sotek
byFarkas took the lead as he and Aela entered the cave. They had barely taken five steps when the passageway which lay beyond opened out into a much larger cavern. On one side, three torches burned brightly illuminating yet another tunnel. Aela groaned in annoyance as the realism that they had...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale:Book One: Part Nine Smoke Equals Fire Damn it's been a while! Welcome back! At the last story, if I can remember correctly, we were exploring the deeper recesses of this dank Dwemer ruin. We're looking for a dead body that apparently is so well preserved, it is thought to be Pres...
Posted Paul
byHello all, Todd here. Over the last five years, The Skyrim Blog / TamrielVault has been home to many wonderful members. Over that time we have all contributed to this community in our own way (even you, Lurkers!) and we've all helped make this community the wonderful place that it is. I thought tha...
Posted Paul
byIt makes perfect sense to me that a site that was called 'The Skyrim Blog' would include the opportunity for people to blog. And the switch to Ning in October 2011 opened up that possibility - with the chance for every single member of the site to have their own individual blog to record their stori...
Posted Paul
byThe roleplay group here on the site has a long and illustrious history with tons of great content and a whole slew of dedicated hosts over the year. Thank you to current host, Legion, for penning this retrospective ----------------------------- The foundation of the Role Play group is strongly roote...
Posted Paul
byHot News! As part of our 5th Birthday Celebrations we are pleased to announce the launch of The Tamriel Vault's newest and freshest Group... The Gateway This group is mainly the brainchild of Edana, and so I can't do better than have her tell you what its all about in her own words Keep your finge...
Posted Paul
byThanks to Phil, Karver, Matt and Tom for this excellent retrospective ======================= The fact that the Lore Group is the oldest Group on the site is not its main claim to fame. Rather, I think that honour goes to how it has acted as a resource for builders and bloggers over the years. Indee...
Posted Paul
byOne of the enduring features of our site over the last five years is our Tips and Tricks group. Many of you will not remember that it was first called 'Skyrim Glitches' and the very first host was our erstwhile Overseer, Todd. Anyway, Albino has trawled the archives and picked out his personal favou...
Posted Paul
byWhile it isn’t the longest-running group (that honor belongs to Elder Scrolls Lore), Skyrim Character Building has been a feature of the site for almost as long as the site has been on Ning. With over a thousand builds counted amongst its ranks, the CB Group continues to be at the forefront of qua...
Posted Paul
byFive years is a long time on the Internet, and there have been lots of twists and turns along the way with The Skyrin Blog / Tamriel Vault. So, just for fun, I thought I'd delve back into history and take a look at some of the things that many of you newer people might not realise about the history ...
Posted Paul
byWhen a site has been around for five years we inevitably end up with a mix of people who have been around since the year dot - together with loads of folks who arrived at some point along the journey. But the one thing that unites all of us is that we are all still here! So the topic of this birthda...
Posted Cinae
byThere’s a phrase I remember from my stronghold days. It went like this: ‘’ Put down that damn quill, Muresh. Pick up your sword. No orc chief wants a poet for a wife!’’ They tried to rub it out of me. They told me that writing poetry was for the weak, and it would be the surest way t...
Posted Paul
byWith the 5th birthday Celebration Weekend underway it got me wondering how you came to find the site and get started here? So I thought I'd start this up as a topic because.. well... I'm interested to know... How long have you been here on The Skyrim Blog / Tamriel Vault? How did you come to find th...
Posted Paul
byApril the 1st is Tamriel Vaults birthday. Its 5 years old….. It really is a standing testament to Paul who first founded it and to everyone who has helped form the blog. From Todd to the humble lurkers who walk in the shadows. Hircine bless you all. In respect and honor of this, we at Tamriel Tales ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 14: The Storm Before The Coming 13th Last Seed, 4E 201 “No sign of the Legion.” Ralof declared as he stood on a tree overlooking the road. “How much longer is our watch? I’m tired.” Halstein yawned after he asked. They were both on watch for nearly 4 hours, looking for any signs of the Imper...
Posted Idesto
byWhen I was one I had just begun. When I was two I was nearly new. When I was three I was hardly me. When I was four I was not much more. But now I am five I am alive alive! And when I am six? Who knows? But it will be clever. Perhaps I'll be five forever and ever. Apologies to the great AA Milne
Posted Paul
byYes, its true! The original Skyrim Blog was launched on April 1st 2011 - which means that today is our fifth birthday. To celebrate this not-inconsiderable achievement, we are going to be having a few days of special features here on the site. There will be a special forum topics, mini-events, a bir...
Posted Exuro
by“WAKE UP!” Amari screamed at Trebonde. He bolted onto his feet ready for any danger with the Mace of Molag Bal already drawn. The soft glow of the dying coals lit the trees in a sinister light, but did little to dispel the concealing shadows. What he did spot was...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
bySlip The Noose Slip the noose and fly away You’re destined not to die today. Remember life upon the mount? High Rock called as home. Flowers amongst mountains high Countryside to roam. Slip the noose and fly away Meet me here as you may. Remember our sweet home at home? Our hearth our source ...
Posted Exuro
byAs you will it, so it shall be. “…amari …Amari …Amari! Wake up! Stay with me!” Each shout was a jolt, raising Amari further from an abyss as dark as the Void. Slowly the world came into foc...
Posted Cinae
byThere rode on hunt a follower of Hicine, and one of Kyne and each said to the other that the weather sure was fine. The huntress of Kyne was a legend with a bow ...
Posted Lyall
byWhy must we always reject the end? We fight on and on, and far past our time, we refuse the light and mercy. Instead we grit our teeth, swallow our screams, and walk forwards, In these well used roads of life, of hopes and dreams, but most of all, Of death. Yet we ignore that, And focus on the here,...
Posted Exuro
bySPOILERS!!! (Duh) ARC I: Survive Amari has been caught within an intricate web of Hermaeus Mora’s design since before she was even born. Her father, Ernard of House Rostorard was a Priest of Mara and met her mother, Yvarra, while on a pilgrimage through the isolated mountains o...
Posted Sotek
byLeaving Aela alone to contemplate all the possible meanings of the word ‘signal’, Sotek scurried off along the edge of the river. The base was about a thousand yards upstream when Sotek slipped below the surface where he could approach the base unseen. Although he was surprised at how ...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 7, 2287 Well I finally decided I would venture out. I’ll admit that I somewhat dreaded the moment, but the events of the previous night proved two things; there were other people left alive and hiding in my old offices wouldn’t keep me safe, especially from assholes like 111. I decided to...
Posted Sotek
byAbout an hour before daybreak, a solitary Argonian started to prepare breakfast for his fellow Companions who in a matter of minutes would undoubtedly start waking up. Sotek quietly and efficiently set about his tasks. Water was on the boil for the Harbinger’s soup, the hot plate was heating...
Posted Lyall
byOh trees. Sighing in the forest, swaying in the breeze. Your leaves catching golden sunlight, rays escaping to the ground. Standing strong, branches long, roots deep, you stay. Oh trees. Give me your ability to prosper, of that I beg you. Oh streams. Running everywhere, sliding through Bends and t...
Posted Sotek
byThe camp lay still and quiet, warmed by the orange glowing coals of the fire as the last remnants of burning wood crumpled into ash. A thin cloud covered the sky like a blanket of silk in an attempt to blot out the two moons, Masser and Secunda. Despite the cloud, their prominent outline dur...
Posted Teekus
by1st of Second Seed 4E203, Riften The carriage stopped just before the stables outside Riften. Han-Ei jumped off the back glad that the long journey was over. The hard wooden seats of the carriage were not easy on his backside for it was numb and his tail was painful from being bent for such...
Posted Sotek
bySotek was still feeling a bit stunned from Aela’s actions let alone the atmosphere which seemed to follow her like a dark trailing cloud of depression as she passed through the trees on her route back to the camp. He didn’t know what was going on but what he did know was he didn&...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byIn Bloodstains Embossed Two friends Enticed by What lay ahead A cave laden with treasure Not far from their stead. Armed to the teeth With blade and with spell They approach the black maw And the darkness dispel. Torches bright for illuminating Keep the adventurers lit, And swords sharp, blades gle...
Posted Cinae
byThere was a man headed for Dawnstar. Don’t go there, I said, ‘cause that’s where bad dreams are. But he went to Dawnstar, slept in a bed and in the morning woke full of dread all because he went to Dawnstar. There was an elf headed for Winterhold. Why are you going there, I said, it’s too cold! The...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byTools of the Trade a collaboration between PCTY and Lyall Steam flows off chilling steel, Bars formed into weapons, chaos into order. Shaped of the earth, formed of the dirt. Solid, like boulders unmovable. Made pure by the hand of the potentate smith, His tools an extension of himself. His hammer ...
Posted Cinae
byThe wolf queen rules in Solitude and the wolf queen rules alone. The dead are kneeling at her feet and she sits on a cold, cold throne. What joy or love has she? ...
Posted Accursed
byHeads, heads, they loll along In the cart pushed by soldiers strong Blades, Blades; they are the Blades With knives in backs from Altmer raids Mede will bleed. Altmer with deed. Headsman with head. Blades are dead. They could not save the Septims, They could not save themselves, They could only di...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale:Book One: Part Eight I'm No Expert So we had a bit of a skirmish in the last story, and almost a death. We are deep in this Dwemer Ruin/Holy-Scale Sanctuary. Semkil did tell us all about what it was, about it being the "first" Holy-Scale Sanctuary. He told us that the An-Xileel t...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byRistaag The hunt Righteous And the product off all-good The hunt which produces The fruits of the snow: The elk, Hearty And meat tender to bone. The snow fox, Agile With fur to avoid the cold. The rabbit, Crafty, And blending in the snow. The wolf Bloodthirsty Slaying its foes. And the...
Posted Daedric Priest
by§ Chains of £mbrace § ________________________________________________________ ƒrom pride to remorse, sudden is not this journey Existence in denial, fools impede on fate’s path Flair and strength abundant, yet you pay no heed From hubris to humility, a lifetime lasts this course A mind of grip...
Posted Paws
byNumbed, shocked and dazed, I stumbled, fell, in foggy haze, When, why, how many days? On my soul the loss heavily weighs. I remember her face, her startling eyes, Still feel her body, her breathless sighs, In my mind echoes her passionate cries, I long for yet fear when that memory dies. She lays ...
Posted Lyall
byHiding… Hiding in Solitude. Paths of loneliness, of frustration. Paths, run down, never used. A cross in the roads. Suffering, or agony. The same choice. The same fate, the same Results, the same consequences. Yet that is hidden, it looks like freedom on one path, and so The spark of hope appears ...
Posted Xeelus
byIn the verdant forests of Valenwood lived an elf of many names. She lept through canopies of green, she cavorted through the plains. Her footwork was quite impressive, just as much so as her aim. She nocked an arrow in the daylight, she frolicked through the rain. The huntress let her arrow loose,...
Posted Lyall
byOut of anger, triumph. Out of triumph, arrogance. Out of arrogance, battles. Out of battles, wars. Out of wars, injustice. Out of injustice, true rage. Out of true rage, chains. Out of chains, despair. Out of despair, determination. Out of determination, freedom. Out of freedom, joy. Out of joy, que...
Posted Bryn
byI grip at my left arm as I walk into Diamond City, a dull throbbing pain courses through me. My eyes shut tight for a few seconds, trying to block it out. A guard walks up to me and tilts his head. "You okay, Ma'am?" A weak smile makes it's way to my face as I wave him away. "A raider band ambushe...
Posted Footfalls
byPrevious | Table of Contents | Next The Chariot Flesh. Bone. Blood. Above all, blood. The Masters demanded these tributes, and more. Enough flesh to sculpt a city, enough bone to fertilize a jungle, enough blood to fill a river – Junal-Dar knew this well. He knew it from the scarred, bare crown of h...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byRude and Sordid Ploys Fire Raging fire Assailed the city walls Fire raging fire The city doomed to fall. A storm brewed On the horizon A storm made of men This maelstrom crude And loyal to the General’s every whim. The General On his mighty horse His white-like-lightning steed, Gave away the or...
Posted Lyall
byI breathe, in and out, in and out, Trembling with fear. He appraises me, Judging, Having no remorse. I feel for my sword, Finding it where it never leaves. Clumsily, draw rusty blade, never used Before. He brings his blade out, Glinting in the moonlight. Stepping forward, he Strikes, his bla...
Posted Cinae
byIn the vast, snowy, middle-of-nowhere, Caelia was creating a makeshift shrine for the daedric prince. She had bought what she needed, ( several bricks of woods, and one thin square piece of wood) from Birna, Winterhold’s one and only shopkeeper. Birna had asked w...
Posted Tenebrous
byComing Storm Ian S. McClure I don't have much time to write, I'm afraid. Even now, the streets of Mistral are vacant, save for the soldiers and guards preparing for the inevitable battle ahead. Yet, it is important that I catalog my experiences, and so I have found a quiet place to...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part Seven What Metal Had Wrought In the last story, I and the rest of the Inner Roots were given a mission by Semkil to explore a temple just due south of Helstrom. When we got there, it was another Holy-Scale Sanctuary, though we believed it was destroyed. Stand...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byAll Green and All Joy The battle rages O’er bridge Rushing river Fire is shot from valiant mages O’er high green ridge Men cold with death shiver. The slice of the blade On the chest of the boy Who fought with all his small heart And the battle rages on in the glade It from life sucks all green a...
Posted Paws
byAgain I take up my shield and sword, I don my armour, my spiritual ward, Prepare for a battle my heart deplored, To fight or die for the honour of my lord. Into the precious day I rode abroad, Hit with a wall of sound as the crowd applaud. The helmeted knight on his horse, how I'm adored! Don't they...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byThe Political Game of 4th Era Telvanni Isles: An Account from Temdryn Calydos The years before Red Year were turbulent ones for House Telvanni. They had recently made the switch, at the urging of several of the Masters of the House, and with assistance from the disorganization of the House during ...
Posted Lyall
byDarkness, Black and silent. Suffocating, stifling, stopping. A cold, empty void, stretching out for eternity, yet stopping for infinity. Despair, the cold grip of Daedric masters at play. Unable to fight, unable to take a breath, Gasping, choking, crying. Death, meaning muddled, a memory of w...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byA Liferaft A liferaft For the broken sailor Who fell off his boat And sits awaiting a rescue In the icy waters afloat. Suddenly, The unmanned boat Comes toward him He climbs aboard, He is no longer dying This man is alive. The boat floats away To the warmth of the shore Warmth of the home and t...
Posted Paws
byStreaming down brightly in a dazzling torrent of colour, As I sit under the pale blue sky and wonder, Rays of Aetherial fire, scintillating illumination, Are these beams of astral light the soul's emancipation? Here by a gushing stream upon a sun-warmed rock I sit, Gazing at the current my eye catc...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part Six: The Darker Kind Of Light You all know what I told you last time...me losing my virginity...to Shavra...ahhh, good times. The two of us swore secrecy on the matter and it was well-kept for several weeks and counting. We had sex every other night...same time......
Posted Cinae
byCaelia Cassius was standing in the Arcanaeum, with her nose in a book. She was reading A History of Tamrielic Magick, however, her reasons for brushing up on such a subject were not entirely academic. Not much had been done for Aliette. Even between three Restoration ma...
Posted The Wing
byContains unpleasant language Flooding his ears through the rumble of the storm, the applause continued to rise. It was terrifying. There was nobody there! Though he spun round and round, Tancredo could see no figures in the trees. No contours behind the curtain of rain. He backed ...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byFuga Hell was a noonday in the old ‘CF and me and the boys of the routine had grown sick so we took upon a plan to flesh out the old rats the ones with the NCR bear on their backs. It began like this: we had dynamite And all that lay between us and the rifles was a flimsy wooden frame So I guess i...
Posted Matt Feeney the New Guy
byThe golden statues of Sentinel rose before Charon. These depictions were crafted in the image of the conquerors from Yokuda that invaded several eras ago. They defeated the natives with ease and forced them to build this grand city, now deemed the Jewel of Alik’r. And what a fitting name it was, for...
Posted Paws
byA special person, a gods-sent soul, a moon and star to make us whole, the Nerevarine it is her role to soothe our scars and our grief console. To the eastern clans through ash she stepped bringing hope and joy to those who wept and our bitterness and sorrow away she swept before through fire and smo...
Posted Sotek
byAela gradually woke from a deep sleep. Once she lifted her head up from the rolled up fur which she used as a pillow, she had a look around the camp. Sotek was still asleep beside her. She had gotten used to his breathing by now so she could tell if he was properly asleep or just lying there with hi...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byMy Girl Left Me for Another Raider My girl left me for another raider, who’s got a missile launcher to my pipe my girl, now I hate her left me for sick ol’ Johnny Gripes Johnny was the kinda boy around the raider camp that would light the bugs on fire just for the hell of it. And when we grew u...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 6, 2287 “Wish and you shall receive,” I mumbled, looking down at the corpse lying at my feet while I strapped the pip-boy to my wrist. My victim was wearing a strange blue jumpsuit and had quite a few battle scars. He told me he used to be military, yet he didn’t notice the gun I had been ...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
bySamsara Samsara. I had heard the word once before in a classroom of the world before. It was a class on religion, all of which I lost, when the first nuke between us and the Chinese was fired. And as I escaped up the hill I passed all these men and women and kids I had known from my neighborhood bu...
Posted Cinae
byHow greatly have we misread the gods, and how greatly have we paid! I, Tumedendil Loraethahl, of Ayleids, write these words. They may be some of the last words I ever write, and I may be one of the last Ayleids to ever live. I hope that some adventurer, many years hence, may ...
Posted Lyall
byI feel alive Only when I’m fighting. They tell me I’m too confident, Bah! Fools, all of them. My blade spins, a whirling circle of light, turning and twisting, the silver holding hands with crimson that rushes forth. Even my shield, when I’m forced to use such a useless thing, is a part of my unst...
Posted Sotek
byIt was late evening by the time Sotek and Aela finally reached the camp. Vilkas, Farkas and the Harbinger were warming themselves by the campfire waiting for their return in an attempt to surprise them but Aela lived up to her reputation within the Inner Circle as a she-wolf and had picked u...
Posted Teineeva
byNovember 2, 2287 I don’t know what happened exactly after I discovered I could’ve left this arse end of hell two centuries ago, I can only remember I collapsed in thought. But the bulletholes in the geiger counter, the missing ammo for my revolver, the broken glass that is strewn throughout the sh...
Posted Paws
byCorpses piled high on the battlefield, All around me soldiers died, With the legion I advanced with sword and shield, The dead were scattered far and wide. No quarter given, no chance to yield, Legionnaires were killed to either side, But this warrior's life and fate were sealed. A Decurion beside m...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byA Poetic Account of the First Battle of Hoover Dam Dust swirls, men charge, rifles fire at floods of spear and targe. Cries, wails, come far and near, and the men who wail, wail in fear. Blood splatters, paints the sand, red canyons take on a new meaning. Death prevails, o’er profligate, o’e...
Posted Paws
by'The story of how Morthal earned it's name has been told and retold so many times and been embellished over and over so often that the facts are now lost to history. But who cares about facts when all we Nords need is hot words to thaw the ice from our thoughts, eh? That it did happen...
Posted Cinae
byCaelia Cassius, expert Illusion and Restoration mage, was having trouble casting a spell. It wasn’t her fault. It couldn’t be the spell’s fault either. On a visit back home to the Imperial City, she had called in some favors, and had the spell personally crafted at the Arcane University, wh...
Posted Sotek
byThe early morning mist which crept across the plains from the river had already begun to dissipate when the sun broke over the eastern mountains. Just as Sotek started to stir, the smell of burning venison filled his nostrils, causing him to lightly cough, drawing Aela’s attention away...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byThe Trader and the Traitor The trader and the traitor walked down the road that day, said the trader to the traitor, “What have you to say of this war, that ravage our land, and kill our youth quicker than any god can?” Said traitor to trader, “Here’s what I say: Damned be the war, and all those ...
Posted Teineeva
byMarch 12, 2246 Day in, day out, I had been doing exactly the same things, in the same order, every day for decades. I would wake up, stumble into the bathroom, use the toilet and then follow up with a cold shower. I missed the days when I still had toilet paper and warm water. Then I would put my ...
Posted Footfalls
byPrevious | Table of Contents | Next Escape The wind was howling. The sky had gone mad, a swiftly churning maelstrom that rained a storm of fireballs upon the town. All around me, Helgen burned – so great was the heat that even the stone walls themselves shrieked and cracked and blister...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: book One: Part Five: This is My Family It's been 10 months since the "Festin" incident, and we've moved on since the time...we even held an honoring of Gavarik (Rekuuk cried the whole time) sacrifice. The family is doing just fine in the time being...but...I do not think I'...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byThe Guard and the Trader and Mage An elk, a strong and fervent spirit glides across the expansive dusk, night comes to the tundra and the trader, down on his luck continues on the old cobble path. The guard, ever watchful, keeps his eyes not astray though he cannot keep himself from starlight vie...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 20: False Gods and Propaganda We walked along the road, a cool wind blowing through my cloak. “Why can't we ride the horses?” “Because they're carrying the supplies, and horses cannot walk up 7,000 stone steps on a steep mountain incline.” Cidius had seemingly unending questions, and I soon ...
Posted Ben W
bySorine Jurard “Alright Argonian, what I would like now would be an explanation,” I said. That someone at random would come up to me and speak of Isran and his group of Dawnguard, than a lecture is definitely needed. That man’s methods never really sat well with me or anyone else ...
Posted Teineeva
byMay 15, 2135 Time always seemed to slow whenever I decided it was time for some music. I lit my last cigar and inserted the worn holotape into the holoplayer. I had been rationing my cigars for years now, the last one I had smoked had been in july, I believe. It was hard to tell the time in here. ...
Posted Cinae
byAll hail Meridia! Great lady of light both fearsome and star-bright who sets undead to flight. All hail Meridia! You bring hope to the living whom you are delivering from undying beings. All hail Meridia! You give undead no pass. Your vengeance will last. You strike with your fury, terrible and va...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byTwo men walked into the tavern, with the first things on their mind being the satisfaction of their three basic needs. Four if you count the drinks. They knew the bartender there, such a fine splendor of a woman. The maid as well, with her gentle voice and innocent demeanor, had been a gift to the...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byFrom the Sea of Ghost they came, The city of Windhelm they aim, Ships with sails of black and ice, Carrying beasts with weapons to hack and slice. They came from the East from lands unknown, The Snow Beasts of Kamal, they will forever be known, They surprised the Nords, who were unprepared, All w...
Posted Teineeva
byDISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING TEXT WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS PERTAINING TO THE QUESTS AND CHARACTERS OF FALLOUT 4. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! October 22, 2077 It was a warm autumn afternoon, of the kind you would only expect in september, but you wouldn’t hear me complaining. I’ve always supposed it’s due to ...
Posted Gnewna
by11th Frostfall, dawn Lydia was surprised to find Rumarin awake and dressed before her. He normally took great pride in staying in his bedroll as late as Nerussa would allow, then spending as long as he could get away with dithering about in his nightshirt, which, of course, just happened to...
Posted Cinae
by‘’ Father, there’s something I need to tell you.’’ Traylod looked at his youngest son, Falion. He was worried about him. Not that there was anything truly wrong with him. In fact, Falion was quite precocious for a twelve year old. But his son had trouble going ...
Posted Lyall
byI wander the city streets. Guards turn curiously, seeing a drunk. I care not. Eyes just scratch the surface... Agony, The secret that I bear. Freedom, among my bonds. Chains, hidden in the plains. I remember the ones of silver. The spoils of war, were they worth it? A reflected person in the pon...
Posted Accursed
bySwaying trees, To and fro from breeze. Climbing high, High as Y'ffre's Sky. Living homes, Their foundation roams. Green leaves, Hanging from eaves. Shady floor, Just one hour more. Valenwood, Valenwood; O how you make me long for The shadow's hood, shadow's hood. Valenwood, Valenwood! Baby deer, I...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 19: A Dragon's Son I must say, this undead thing was much easier to kill than the one I had gotten the Staff from. It was weaker, and this time I had brought a small army. It was quickly overwhelmed by my men, and we found the tablet we had came for in its crypt. We noticed a way out through...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 13: Echoes of the Past 16th Second Seed, 2E 258 The clouds hovering over Greenshade grew darker as thunder growled the skies. The trees whispered fear in the air when the strong winds blew them. But under the harsh whispers were the sounds of horses galloping, charging towards the opposite...
Posted Sotek
bySotek looked back over his shoulder and called out to Aela who had inadvertently come to a stop. Her eyes were misty and the features on her face seemed to be expressionless, like a blank slate. “Hey! You ok?” Realizing she had slowed down to a standstill, Aela quickened he...
Posted Lyall
byI look around At the silence that beholds. Seeing nothing, Least not gold. They said I would find riches here. But all I see, Is the darkness near. Light pours from my hands softly illuminating what once was dark. Crystals light up, Reflecting, refracting, In a blinding arc. I cut off the stream ...
Posted Accursed
byWhite-Gold Tower, imposing as ever; Yet it's master has crumbled, like the one before; And none shall rule its halls again. Aylied, Imperial. Septim, Mede. Titles given to weak leaders who sought change. Tiber and his conquests; Long, bloody, brutal. Death for unification. Mede tried to rise to t...
Posted Paws
byMy soul ascended up like smoke on the wind, lifted as if on the backs of birds, a final kiss from Kyne. At height I paused to look down at the fighting of my kin, my spirit peaceful as it observed the pallid corpse of mine. White and pale, gleaming on blood red snow, my eyes were glass and unseeing,...
Posted Cinae
byAliette was dead. She was beginning to see that the Nords and Redguards were wiser than she had thought. She had laughed at Nords who feared magic, and mocked Redguards who said that to trap a person’s soul was a terrible deed. But it was not only Redguards and Nords that she had refused to ...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part Four Back to Your Roots Our last story depicted us fighting the possessed body of , Rekuuk's ancestor, and everything was going our way for a while, until one simple mistake left us on the verge of death. In our time of need, Delaki, our introverted friend came a...
Posted Accursed
byThe oranges are in bloom. At least, I think they are. It's been months since my departure With a blade instead of broom. The children are playing on beaches. Well, I think it is so. I have no way to know as it seems to be years Since my leaving on Altmer barges. The birds are beginning to breed. O...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byI have a thousand faces and a million names. Seducer. Accuser. Destroyer. Saviour. Creator. God. Sharmat. Truth. My ends justify my means. I am the hunger in all things. And the whole world is in my heart.
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byIf the title made you squeamish, or you are a lilun, don't read in other words, 14+ for language Heaven was a whorehouse where everyone laid sky-high. I’d been told of Heaven--it was the place to be, by the drug-addled wanderers, that I would pass and I would meet. They told such ravings as, “Go t...
Posted Lyall
byThe sun shone through the trees as Fjorrod and Ma’osri walked near a patch of greenery sticking up among the grass, both travelers lost in thought. Fjorrod decided that their best option was heading off to Falkreath, where they could warn the Jarl about the dragon, if the Jarl believed him. Fjorrod ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 12: Spoiled Meat “I’m sorry but I must attend to my duties as a priest of Arkay now that the Hall has been cleared.” Brother Verulus was intent to stay and perform his duties. No doubt after citizens flocked the Hall of the Dead, paying their respects to their dead. Axius figured that it was...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 11 Saying goodbyes There's a time in the life when you have to say goodbye, to either your loved ones or things you care about. Nothing lasts forever. And Decimus saw that Orcs understood that very well. More than a dozen Orcs now stood in front of Largashbur's gate, their weapon...
Posted SpottedFawn
byAmazing cover made by Axius Revan! Knörr and the Laughing Bear Author Unknown Foreword & Afterword by Varnard Karessen One of the early works that fueled my research on lycanthropy, I found this tale tucked away in a historian’s desiccated library, with no author to speak of...
Posted Cinae
byYou dwelt in ice towers You dwelt under open skies You laughed, sang fine songs and the sun shone on your snow-pale faces until you were driven from the face of land which once was yours. You exchanged sight for blindness and light for darkness. Your once fair elven speech is nothing n...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One:Part Three Where Family Lies In our last story, we left off with Rekuuk walking up a pyramid of steps. He is soon to engage in combat with his ancestor, Gavarik the Giant...known for starting the Bulwark-Style of combat Rekuuk and his family have used for centuries...
Posted Paws
byWhere is my sweet Dunmer queen? I have searched from Ald’ruhn to Seyda Neen. In Mournhold I looked, Shed tears in Tear, But I have lost her for good, I fear. I am just a poor Ordinator. My manner is gruff and bitter. Connection is hard, When wearing this mask, But I’d rather I died than have Hurt h...
Posted Lyall
byAs Shoagi ran, he had one thought. The stash, where is it, oh Divines where is it? Then, finally, he saw it. The secret door. Racing to the tree, he opened the little hatch at the bottom, taking out a bottle of Skooma. Yes… He thought, relaxing and letting the warmth flow through him. It had already...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 11: Preparing the Feast 20th First Seed, 4E 201 Axius knelt down, hands bounded and guarded by two guards standing behind him. Jarl Igmund sat on the Mournful Throne with his steward and housecarl beside him, reading Axius’s notes and the journals his men confiscated from him. His eyes slo...
Posted Sotek
byThe creaking of the heavy gate alerted the two Companions, Farkas and Vilkas, who were lazily sitting on a part of the ramparts with their legs dangling over the sides. Upon seeing Sotek and Aela head outside the city’s walls, the two brothers made their way down the wooden ramp to warmly gr...
Posted Footfalls
byPrevious | Table of Contents | Next Helgen By the furthest frontiers of Falkreath, beneath the steadfast shadow of Snow Throat, lay the town and keep of Helgen – thatch cottages, smoldering braziers, crumbling watchtowers and all. A solitary waystation, it lay nestled between mountain...
Posted Teekus
byA short chapter this time where two of the characters will part ways. Chapter 3 25th of Rain's Hand 4E203, border with Hammerfell Both had slept well in the small but cosy inn. Their clothes were still damp when they donned them in the morning; even the warm fire had not d...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byFalse gods claim immolation is the way to salvation. Their flock burn themselves at their touch. But I am an Empire of Smoke. Breath me in. Welcome to the House of Me.
Posted Raltharian
byPrologue: The Arrival Traitor. Ally. Savior. Heathen. Thief. These where most names I was given for my actions. Those actions bind me to what I am and what I do. I try to forget these thoughts and my past as I lay on my bed star...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part Two The Ancient Bulwark We last left off with me and Rekuuk inside a massive chamber in a seemingly small crypt. Three Necromancers lie inside and are about to fight our two Holy-Scales... One necromancer shoots a lightning bolt at me, o...
Posted Inge
byCorin did not hesitate for a moment, but as he moved forward to attack, the bandit in front of him had already recovered from the shock that Horse's rather fierce attack had brought on, and the man released the arrow he had readied. Corin was too close to avoid it, and he involuntarily let out a pa...
Posted Tenebrous
byMaormer Machinations Ian S. McClure The road to Mistral was scenic, but all too short. Soon after departing from the Temple of the Mourning Springs, Elereth and I saw the glittering port city off in the distance. My ruined armor was in my pack- unusable after getting blasted by Uld...
Posted Lyall
byThe Sky calls to me, The Trees sing to me, The Wilderness beckons, I answer. The crowded city streets, Under my feet, They make me long For freedom, and Kyne. Alone, Under the Stars, My fire gently burning, I feel alive. I swig a tankard of mead, The fiery spirits burning. In contentment, I sigh....
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byNight of Lovers Warning: Contains adult content. 16th Sun’s Dawn, 4E 185 The waves of the Abecean Sea gently crash into the pebbled shores of Anvil. The night was alive with stars sparkling and the Moon bring out its brightest glow as it was the day were lovers reunite, Heart’s Day. A day where the...
Posted Ben W
byA Certain Shine Stored away within this humbled pouch of mine It does not compare to that which freely comes with me For within this little pouch of mine Is nothing more than something free. That which follows me freely Adds a specific light in my life Something worth more than any contract Some...
Posted Lyall
byAs Fjorrod’s senses returned to him, he felt overwhelmed by the pain. From his sides where he had several claw marks, his back, which he felt was broken, to the wound in his side that throbbed in pain, everything hurt. He struggled to fall back into the grasp of sleep, but rest alluded him. He despe...
Posted Noodles
byDisclaimer: The following short story contains detailed descriptions of a gory massacre. Read at your own risk. The Shao’kai: Wanted Skyrim. Whiterun. The Drunken Huntsman at dawn. Aside from Elrindir, cooking beef stew at the fireplace, and a shady female Altmer, sharpening her Akaviri bla...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 2 24th of Rain's Hand 4E203, road west of Falkreath. “Well once again we find ourselves in less favourable circumstances” Han-Ei muttered as he poked the camp fire with a stick sending a few sparks up into the air. Ji-Arsha glanced at him wearily. “Yeah&rd...
Posted Sotek
byONE BEAT His is the world of fire and ice. Of leathery wings soaring over the storm filled skies. The mountains range so cold, full of dread To whom only tread the brave, or the dead. Her world’s claws and fur, desire…. The hunt is her lust when the plains she treads. Every sound unmissed by the ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byMy Promise I sing to you whispers of forbidden joys, As we stand at the edge of a cliff Next to a wondrous little glade. You see great trees rain pink blossoms And blossoms of yellow rare over the earth. You see tiny forms dance against the wind, Shining in the Sunlight. Yo...
Posted Lyall
byAs the soldiers marched, the smell of burning flesh assaulted them, making the two lines falter as the men turned away, gagging at the stench that burned their nostrils, that made it impossible to forget the fires that burned fiercely in the distance, seeming almost like a beacon, urging them onward...
Posted Mortiferous
byThe masked man stepped forward into Ragnvald "Mernar, nii los tiid." he said, with a deep commanding voice, Mernar looked down, as if in fear of him. A ruler scared of a visitor in his own home? Bjorn's expression hardened as he watched, the masked man walked further in, his staff thumping against ...
Posted Inge
byA powerful wind blew across Whiterun’s seemingly endless plains. Two horses galloped at a frightening pace, both their riders leaning forward to catch as little wind as possible. One of the horses, a dark brown one, jumped a fallen tree, far higher than was necessary, but it’s rider just laughed, l...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byThe only way to sustain my world is through pacifism. I am the infinite centre and I will hold. All mer dream. None equally. Those who dream by night awake to find it was in vanity. The dreamers of the day are dangerous for they act their dreams with open eyes. And beating hearts. Make them reality....
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie Ahh, the Reach. If there weren’t any Forsworn roaming around like a pack of wild animals it would be almost beautiful, I thought. The rocking of the carriage jostled myself and the driver where we sat, nearly throwing us to the ground. The sun beat down of the surface giving the lig...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Book One: Part One: Let us Know One Another I may have been less descriptive on the Intro (I suggest you read it before this one), but I'll make more sense out of this one. Dialogue will look play-like, monologue will be similar, but often extensive (so brace yourself...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 10: The Cold Hard Truth “He’s all yours Orc.” The guard said as he ordered his boys to let go of Axius. They forced him to kneel down on the dirt floor and put a foot on his back to keep him down if he tried to get up. An Orc and two Nords came forwards, clad in steel armor and faces stone ...
Posted Idesto
byMy task complete, I hurried back to Whiterun as quickly as I could. My wounded arm - with the help of potions and healing magic - healed quickly on the way; I just wish I could say the same about my heart and my mind. At least the lying demon Mephala was true to her word: she told me where Lydia &a...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byWHO AM I? I am everybody. I am a brother. I am a sister. I am a father. I am a mother. I am not a lover but the loved. When you see me you see yourself. WHO AM I? I am nobody. I am a n'wah. I am a s'wit. I am scum I eat ash and drink milk. I am the ripping motion and the empty whole... if you get t...
Posted Exuro
by“So we meet again,” Amari addressed the same stream she’d crossed with a guide earlier, a guide who was now a prisoner. It still merrily bubbled along, marking the boundary of Markath, but did not otherwise respond this time. Logrolf had called for a halt by its ba...
Posted Mortiferous
byBjorn looked down at the stream before him. He sometimes got urges to follow rivers until they connected with the sea, just to see where he would end up at his journey's end rivers are like life Bjorn thought to himself many different branches, twists and turns and bends... And they all end up in t...
Posted Lyall
byMaking his way back to the road, he wondered why Ulfric and the other Stormcloaks hadn’t come out yet. Maybe they’re just waiting to see if I survived, or maybe they’re tied up. That’s probably it, the Imperials tied them to the cart, Fjorrod thought. Clearing the thick vegetation of the forest, he...
Posted ChandlerBeach
byThe Last Holy-Scale: Intro *-I advise caution when reading, as I will use some language and very descriptive action-* - It's also my story, so I'll use my own made up parts as well as the lore that I know- This is but the introduction of a story I will start.....
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byI AM ARE ALL ME Behind us is memory, armed with knowledge and pushing with many arms. We dominate the walk, the path made of fire and stone. The destination calls to us with a panoply of dreams. Above everything is the first House where I was born. Within it is my empty heart that beats my Poison So...
Posted Teekus
byQuite a long first chapter here. Hope you like it. First time visitors please read the intro and prologue first to see what this story is about. Chapter 1 Ji'Arsha and Han-Ei came into the lower ground floor of the three storey manor house quietly closing the door behind them....
Posted Lyall
byFjorrod wasn’t given much time to think about the roar, as he soon came upon the road where Ulfric still sat, surrounded by Imperial guards. They all wore light armor, aside from the captain, who wore heavy. He would have to take out the captain first, then the other guards as they rushed him. He w...
Posted Mortiferous
byJust as Bjorn's words left his mouth, Venstrunriik let loose a mighty burst of flames from his maw, engulfing the cave, Alalf shouted then, revealing the power of his Thu'um "DOV YOL SPAAN", his voice echoed around the cave, shielding the men within the cave from the blast of fire. Bjorn watched in...
Posted Sotek
byAruzzel cast an inquisitive eye at Quentarii. She looked exhausted, mentally and physically. The three Argonian girls weren’t bearing overly well either. They all spent too long on boats and were now paying the price for it. They needed to run, to hunt. Hot food was a long time com...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 9: Seeking Answers The city watch patrolled the area like eagles. The amount of guards seem to double from yesterday. He thought it would be easy to sneak back into the Shrine of Talos at night but he was wrong as every path, every corner and every alleyway in the city has guards roaming abo...
Posted Teekus
by20th Rain's Hand 4E203, Solitude The spring rains had definitely come early as Han-Ei stood under the overhang of the building to the rear of Proudspire Manor; the home of the Dragonborn who had settled here a year ago. The moonlight from one of the moons barely lit the shadowy gardens of t...
Posted SpottedFawn
byResolved The world came back to him in a violent dash of white light and the burn of salt water in his nose and eyes. Kjeld sputtered like a drowning man, his body almost unresponsive—legs kicking in leaden jerks—and his arms were nothing more than dead weight, seeming...
Posted Lyall
byFjorrod slowly regained consciousness, unsure of where he was. His first impressions upon waking up were loud and brazen. Everything, from the noise, to the bumpiness of his movements, to the pain, was all very prominent, nothing subtle. He didn’t open his eyes, didn’t even move. He struggled to reg...
Posted Paul
byInterview conducted by Albino While we have plenty of members deserving of a spotlight, few deserve one more than Golden Fool. With contributions spanning multiple site groups he’s certainly one of the Vault’s more active members. Today we’re going to shine the spotlight on him and learn more about...
Posted Lyall
byFjorrod held his breath, not moving an inch. The elk looked up, alert. After glancing around, and determining there was no threat, it resumed grazing. Letting out a soft, slow sigh of relief, Fjorrod eased an arrow onto the bowstring. Holding his breath once again, he let it out as he let his arrow ...
Posted Mortiferous
byThe lazy tendrils of sleep slowly released Bjorn from their warm, fuzzy grasp, he groaned as he gained consciousness, his emerald green eyes staring at the wooden ceiling of his quarters. Bjorn slowly sat up, yawning and scratching his charcoal black beard softly as he pulled himself out of his bed...
Posted Sotek
byThe small craft, the ‘Spring’ glided through the waters as Nireli guided it southwards so they could circumnavigate the mainland. More rocks protruded the sea’s surface, threatening anyone who wasn’t paying attention or giving the sea the respect it deserved, yet ...
Posted Sindeed
byFire raining from the sky, it was all they could from the shelter of the Fallowstone hall. Burning trees, cattle running on fire and the sound of screams. Great winged beasts were descending from the skies, setting the forests ablaze. This was not expected at all, today was supposed to be a good da...
Posted Sotek
byJarl Balgruuf supped from his flask before resting it back on the table in front of him. He took a moment to study the Argonian, Sotek, who was currently sitting in a chair facing not only himself, the Jarl of Whiterun but also the Companion’s Harbinger, Kodlak. His finger tapped slowly on ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by1st of First Seed, approaching Corinthe, west of the Red River Gorge “I have decided to keep it.” Announced Lillandril grandly, rubbing his chin with pride, feeling it against his fingertip while he trudged away from the water and wind-carved ravine, closing in on Cori...
Posted Footfalls
byPrevious | Table of Contents | Next The Mountain Pass He was still giggling like an idiot when the Pachk-Seelith carved out his heart and ate it. “Hey, you!” Gasping for breath, I woke with a start as the nightmare faded along with the heat of Black Marsh. My heart poun...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Seven A Good Death for Warriors and Thieves Alike Farideh sobbed softly as the carriage slowly tumbled down the cobblestone road towards… well towards wherever they were going. At that moment she hated herself almost as much as she hated the rough rope around her wrists....
Posted Tae-Rai
byW A N I N G M O O N A collaboration/crossover short story written by Sotek and Tae-Rai, involving Sotek and Sun-Belly the Argonians. Authors Note: Some parts are of a sexual nature. As thunder clouds rolled over Whiterun, Sotek the Argonian stepped out from beneath the awning of Jorrvaskr and cast ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ My back warmed against a roaring fireplace, muscles relaxing in the heat. A sharp tugging pain made me wince. Dar-Meena squeamishly plucked the last shard of glass from my scalp. “If there’s any more in there, find somebody with better eyes than mine,” she said, wiping her claw...
Posted The Wing
byContains violence and vulgar language Getting beyond the city wall was easy once Tancredo realised he could fit through the sewage grates. Then it was just a matter of finding a main road and following it. Soon he was upon the Orange Road, heading south-east. It was as he...
Posted LokaCola
byBeing out on patrol during the night never was one of Thorin’s favorite things, especially not when he was stationed in the hold of the Pale. Thorin may have been a Nord, and a proud one at that, but if he had been able to choose for his own, he would most likely have picked someplace warmer...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 2 “No law ever written is as powerful as cold steel.” “Come on, you bloody n´wah!” shouted Venhen from the balcony. “Are you going to just stand there while that Blue Team bastard´s hacking you to pieces?” Down in the Arena,...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 8: The Conspiracy 18th First Seed, 4E 201 The Altmer had warned him not to wear thick clothes before entering. Axius took it by word and wore a white woolen shirt underneath a brown vest with matching pants and black shoes. He didn’t wear any armor today since he decided to spend a day arou...
Posted SpottedFawn
byLightning Strike Content Warning: Language, Violence, Thalmor Where in Oblivion did you go? Damn these elves. The shape of the land had given him little choice but to descend the mountainside; as he passed over ash-stunted shrubbery and shattered storm-strewn woo...
Posted Exuro
byWhat am I doing? Amari thought. Why was she following this Forsworn through the city, haunting in its stillness? She glanced up at the night sky to see Secunda hidden behind clouds, but Masser hung high and full, marking a time when honest souls slept. At the edges of her sight, she saw the ...
Posted Footfalls
byPrevious | Table of Contents | Next The Fool The sun rose, its fiery rays illuminating Xetalath-Uxil, and the city bubbled under its glare. Clouds of steam condensed in great swells from mud-covered roads, from murky waterways, from Black Marsh itself, mixing in with the sweet and oi...
Posted Idesto
byMephala! What a seductive, devious, deceitful Daedra she is! I was right about her, at least: it was my refusal to pay her price at our last encounter that motivates her; although she didn't admit it. Her price? The same as before: "Kill someone who trusts you." This time I agreed. I want my family...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 7: City of Stone 15th First Seed, 4E 201 The first rays of sunlight crawled down the valley as morning came. Axius was walking along the pebbled road, his armor and equipment bearing down the more he walked. Beside him, are the two sellswords he unintentionally met two days ago. The Dunmer,...
Posted Sindeed
by“Focus… Focus… Focus” The words went through the mind of each and every one of the 20 companions as they kept the string of their bows tight. “Release on my mark, men!” Yelled Steivaror. Erarik scanned the position of the bandits. There were 2 groups scattered...
Posted Idesto
byAuthor's note: apologies if this desecrates any Elder Scrolls lore. Which it probably does. I try to stay true to lore, as I know it, but I make no promises... "Come with me, now!" she cried, frantically. "I have summoned Mephala!" I join my friend Danica as she sprints up the road towards her temp...
Posted Sotek
byAela was the first to wake up. She turned to Sotek and watched him as he slept while her mind slipped back to the first month of him arriving in Jorrvaskr and of the events leading up to her ending up here, in his ‘bed’. She wasn’t looking for anyone, she never had. Her world consi...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 6: The Journey Continues 13th First Seed, 4E 201 Axius exited his room inside Frostfruit Inn. Aela wasn’t joking when she said her horse could reach Rorikstead in a few minutes. They arrived as the Moons shifted to the left. Her horse sprinted across the plains like it was soaring. The twin...
Posted Ben W
byAela stared hard at Xian for a few seconds before she blurted out a much simpler question. “You’re not going to tell us are you?” Xian gave her the slightest nod as he smirked at her. “No.” Aela’s eyes closed and her head wobbled side to side while she balance...
Posted TheExcitedGentlewoman
byThe prey was so busy with his mating ritual that he failed to notice the predator stalking him behind the camouflage. He primped and preened in front of the female, trying to use his high-pitched voice to win her over, not realizing that his annoying voice was only succeeding in driving her away. ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byRescuing Baldor Content Warning: Language, Violence, Thalmor Rakki zigzagged over frosted hill and ashy plain, her nose to the ground, tail quivering with energy as she charged—slowed—charged again in pursuit of the missing blacksmith. Kjeld, Morwen and Reidar kept cl...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 18: Friends And Enemies In Unexpected Places I was allowed to sleep in Dragonsreach’s guest rooms and given the horse to visit Winterhold. Needless to say, the entirety of the College students and staff were shocked to see me battered and burnt, and shocked still at my tale of dragons. I res...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie Five long days of traveling had passed before finally arriving at Fort Dawnguard in the afternoon. The damn Thalmor didn’t make the first day of traversing any simpler. True they had their deaths coming but it didn’t mean it was easy, especially with what I had experienced pre...
Posted Morthevin
byHow Does A Dragon Commit Identity Theft? The year is 4E 201. The rays of Magnus rained down upon the verdant hills of Cyrodiil in number and force, a vicious glare cast from the crumbling ruins of the still-recovering White-Gold Tower enshrouding the seat of the Empire in a flush of radiant glory. T...
Posted Lazy
byA/N: Hello, Vault. Lazy here with a late entry for AMOST. This short story is simply put: my masterpiece. The things I did to get this finished. There are elements that are entirely of my imagination, such as the pseudo-biology you'll see later. And of course, I am not without inspiration. Shout out...
Posted Sotek
byQuentarii gathered up the three girls then started herding them aboard the small boat, the ‘Spring’. Once she had made certain that each one was settled in their seats and the young hatchling was as happy as he could be in the arms of Vele’nara, she secured the hand cart ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 5: A Minor Delay “Books!? I thought Boss said that this carriage would have loot not paper!” exclaimed a Nord bandit as he rummaged through the seized carriage. Just in front, an Orc was skinning the driver’s dead horse. “Atleast we’ll have horse haunches for tonight” the Orc said. His mout...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by17th of Sun’s Dawn, 4e 26, Orcrest Revenge would be sweet, thought Äelberon as he strode towards Inyel’s stall and small farm at the corner of the Market Plaza of Orcrest, his head held high, his armor cleaned and the deep ebony-black of it glistening in the after...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPart 1 “They say hope begins in the dark, but most just flail around in the blackness, searching for their destiny. The darkness...for me...is where I shine.” The sky was dark that night, moons and stars hidden behind clouds, obscuring the roofs of the Imperial City. Shadows ...
Posted Idesto
bySo there I sat in my big house, the mansion I built for myself - the Dragonborn - & my family. Now it's no more filled with the laughter of young children & the beautiful voice of a loving wife: it's just me. My family were cruelly taken from me, taken by the Daedra Mephala: the Prince of D...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie The morning sun peaked its way through the green trees and kissed the side of my face, waking me from my deep slumber. Glancing up from the bedroll I could just make out Serana doing the same; her hood quickly covered her head. “The sun bother you that much?” “Well it&...
Posted Sotek
byHaving followed their designated ‘ore depleted’ tunnel which was full of various irregular holes in the ground including a multitude of sections in the walls where previous miners had picked out any minuscule traces of iron, the two Companions, Farkas and Vilkas found themselves in a s...
Posted Exuro
byThe last of Molag Bal’s laugh died out and for a moment the three stood in complete silence. Then Tyranus strode forward and challenged the ceiling: “Show yourself demon and face the Wrath of Stendarr!” The priest’s bravado only mad...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by5th of Sun’s Dawn, 4e 26, somewhere in the Ne-Quin-Al Desert A weary nod from a dust-covered Vingalmo, his face sporting a fresh cut on his cheek, the right sleeve of his robes torn and bloodied, let Lillandril know through the growing swirls of the ominous dust storm that t...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 4: City of the Wolf “There she is. Solitude”, announced Harlaug Axius look in awe as the boat passed through the huge rock archway that forms the mouth of the Karth River. The 3-hour boat ride finally reached the end of its voyage. The Sea of Ghost was a calm and quiet sea which was not wha...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byI AM A SHARMAT I AM OLDER THAN MUSIC WHAT I BRING IS LIGHT WHAT I BRING IS A STAR WHAT I BRING IS AN ANCIENT SEA WHEN YOU SLEEP YOU SEE ME DANCING AT THE CORE IT IS NOT A BLIGHT IT IS MY HOUSE I PUT A STAR INTO THE WORLDS MOUTH TO MURDER IT TEAR DOWN THE PYLONS MY BLIND FISH SWIM IN THE NEW PHLOGIS...
Posted Tenebrous
byHollow Victories Ian S. McClure “Have you seen Khari? He's missing!”. I looked up from my paperwork, eyeing the Khajiit woman with my silver eyes. She was short, clad in purple clothes in the style of her people. Her large green eyes looked imploringly to me. I sighed- clearly I'd have to talk with ...
Posted Sindeed
byAuthor's Note: For all of you who kept waiting for this, I'm sorry for the delay as school has started. And, I was too obsessed with SWTOR... Erarik still remembered that battle, so much blood, so many lives lost, but he had seen more after the following years. Being a companion was not easy, but a...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 3: Leaving Dawnstar 12th First Seed, 4E 201 Axius was sitting by the firepit, eating a loaf of bread with snowberry jam and hot herbal tea for breakfast in the Windpeak Inn. The innkeeper said it was free of charge for what he did for the town. As he was munching, Axius recalled his brief ...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 10 The Pit of Ash III Their journey to Fallowstone Cave began immediately after Atub collected all the necessary ingredients. She was curious as to whether Yamarz would bring more warriors with them, but he didn't and she didn't insist. The fewer, the better. She hadn&rs...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Contains sexual content, violence, and strong language. For mature readers. 28th of Morning Star, 4e 26, Riverhold, Elsweyr They leaned over the curled-up figure, half-submerged in a small nest of silk blankets and beaded satin throw pillows of various shades of iv...
Posted SpottedFawn
byFirst Signs of Trouble Content Warning: Language The eruption of the Red Mountain in 4E 5 had drastically changed the neighboring island’s identity. Divided into two halves by an encroachment of ash and molten rock, the southern half of the island took on the name...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 7: The college of Winterhold. We didn't make it more than a few miles before Elanin's summoned horse disappeared right from under us and faded away into nothing. We were travelling at full gallop and both of us went tumbling to the ground in a tangled mess. The snow gave some cushio...
Posted Paul
byProlific wordsmith. Argonian enthusiast. Die-hard werewolf fan. Aela's devotee. If you've spent any time around the Vault you'll have no doubt made the acquaintance of the Tamriel Tales host, Sotek. With over 200 chapters written on his namesake character, it's a wonder he hasn't had his moment in ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Fredas, 12th of Hearthfire 4E 201 The Candlehearth Hall was a homely dark wood inn. Reinhardt closed the front door behind us as we entered. A hiss of talking mixed with music graced our ears from the grand room above. The ground floor housed the bar, rooms, and kitchen, with customers ...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Six A Twist of Fate Gromph lowered his mighty axe. He hadn’t liked killing that man. Many years ago he would gladly have slain him, all of them infact, but an entire life of fighting and violence had taught him one thing - blood only leads to more blood. The orc sighed, ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Adoring Fan Ian S. McClure “By Azura, By Azura, By Azura! The Grand Champion! Standing here! In front of me!”. Annoyance. That is what I thought upon seeing the Bosmeri youth, as I rolled my eyes and sighed beneath my opulent white beard. Oh, perhaps I woul...
Posted Lyall
byAs I followed the old mage, I was practically giddy. I bundled it all up inside though, plenty of time to celebrate my good fortune later. I've learned the hard way that even just whispering "Yes!" can turn a heist from a given success to a failure. Once we were out of sight of everyone, I cut throu...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Contains Adult themes and some coarse language. 18th of Evening Star, 4e 25, Cloudrest, Alinor Grand Emissary, it is my conclusion that the absorption of Valenwood into the proposed Third Aldmeri Dominion will succeed if the Thalmor exercise the points… &nb...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Five The Blood of a Soldier Sometimes there’s no warning... nothing at all. One moment Farideh and Gromph were enjoying a well deserved break in the late-summer-evening-sun after a long day of walking; the next they were surrounded by soldiers clad in rough leathers and ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Contains Mild Sex... Sotek knew too much time had passed. The return journey took just over two hours let alone the time they had used up by making the poisons which he would be needing. All being told, they had been away for nearly six hours. As they approached the mine, he glanced u...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 2: Priest’s Redemption Dawnstar, a fishing and mining settlement located in the nothern coast of Skyrim. It was once bustling with activity as miners mine ores from the mines that were located at the opposite ends of the town and ships come and go, bringing supplies with them. Now, its a t...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 6: The journey to Winterhold Slays-Many-Elves read the note left for him by the Khajiit and turned to Talen-Jai. “Anything the matter my lord?” he questioned. “No, & please call me Han-Ei.” “As you wish” Talen-Jai bowed and walked away to resume...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Four Talk, Talk, Talk Gromph woke with a jolt from a sleep he’d never meant to have. He was surprised to find himself in a soft skin-bed. I don’t remember getting here, he thought as he looked around the small room. “A good sleep?” Gromph jumped with surprise at the unex...
Posted Hoban
byHer First duel; unfortunately, she thought, was with something already dead. Lun had never clashed with steel weapons before, she was not a good fighter by many standards, but she came to it naturally, as a new-born knows how to eat. She was disarmed once and it was much nearer to her end then she...
Posted Tenebrous
byPreface Ian S. McClure I am acutely aware that the scope of my studies is at best an enigma to the large majority of the people of Tamriel. Indeed, I am uncertain this collection of memories will ever see the light of publication. I know that I may sound quite mad, but I believe I ...
Posted Sotek
byIt didn’t matter whether or not Sotek was hoping for sympathy or even a rallying cry of retribution, what he received was a roar of hysterics from the other three Companions. It certainly didn’t help the matter with the pathetic look he had given them. Aela crouched over her hors...
Posted SpottedFawn
byQuestions Arise Dawn broke over Skaal village, rosy fingers stroking snow-covered eaves and sooty chimneys, the Greathall bathed in a dusty glow. Kjeld shambled out of bed like a draugr from a coffin, adopting an undead lurch and a bearish yawn, wide naked feet striking cold woode...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 5: Windhelm The wind whistled through the trees as the carriage rocked and bounced over the cobbles and potholes in the road. It had been a rather uneventful journey until I was suddenly jolted out of my daydream by a loud thud on the side of the carriage. One of the horses suddenly...
Posted Idesto
byWhat do you do after you save the world? Alduin the World-Eater, the all-powerful, the invincible, the immortal; that dread dragon of legend, is dead. I - with a little help from my friends - overpowered him, I beat him, I killed him. The world is saved from his evil hunger. I rid the world of that ...
Posted Tenebrous
byAn Undead Wardrobe Ian S. McClure The camp was in ruins- overturned and broken tents accompanied the unlit, cold pile of logs and the abandoned academic texts. We had a long journey to get to the Temple of the Mourning Springs- it was, of course, on the opposite side of the island ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byChapter 1: Welcome to Skyrim 10th First Seed, 4E 201 “How..how much further? I think i’m fre...fre...freezing”, muttered Axius to himself The night was pitch black as the blizzard swept through Axius’s snow sprinkled face, sending chills down to his bones. A thick black wolf skin cloak around his s...
Posted Hoban
byThe light was Ivarstead. Which was in the Rift, whose Jarl had issued a bounty of seven thousand septims for Lun Bori; who stole a horse from a red caped man who foolishly dismounted and tried to put his hands on her. The gaurd passed her quietly on the road near the mill of the wind blown village. ...
Posted Lyall
byMy stomach grumbled loudly. Apparently, it didn't get the message that I had no money, as it demanded food. "If only I had some food," I muttered, "Then my stupid stomach would shut up." I wandered the streets of Riften, looking for anyone traveling through. No one new was here, and anyone rich who ...
Posted Sotek
byWithin minutes of departing from Ebonheart’s harbour, the small craft, the ‘Chun-ook’ steered to the south of Vivec’s palace. The palace looked just like any other ‘pyramid’ in the city of Vivec except for the many steps which ascended from the...
Posted Sindeed
byAuthor's note: The following story takes place in the Late Merethic Era. Also it's semi-lore hostile. Erarik sat on the edge of the coast, motionless, his eyes gazing upon the wondrous sight, The Sea Of Ghosts. “I wonder why they call it that” He said to himself. He was enough used to the cold lands...
Posted Exuro
by“I can’t believe you got me arrested!” Amari shouted at Trebonde as the guards dragged them from the Temple of Dibella. “Relax, we’ll be fine,” he replied idyllically while the young guard dragging him tried to avoid touching the nude thief as m...
Posted Not-Always Lost
byThe Return of the Dragonborn Chapter Three: Unworthy The bandits just sort of stood there for a minute. They seemed shocked that a feeble old man with a dagger could stop that blade. The one who I had blocked looked at me, and sneered. "Oh, looks like the old man has some fight left after all!"...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 4 – Time to leave this dump It was early in the morning a few days later when I decided to make my getaway. Riften wasn't the place I hoped it would be. I had racist remarks thrown at me wherever I went. The place was a crime infested cesspit, it stank, I was the only Khajiit ...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byAgnostic Souls What happens to souls of agnostic men? Who bow not to Divines, nor Daedric whim? And what becomes, of those unbelieving, who live their lives outside Akatosh’ weaving? One might say, for argument’s sake, that the men vanish, from Mundus’ wake. Or else are somewhere, outside of o...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Three A Chance Meeting The heavy oak door to Kynesgrove inn slammed open with a bang. The wind howled and small ice-shards darted through the open door, tearing at the comfortable heat with long icy claws. Heavy metal...
Posted FishDout
byMr. Flamel had always thought of nightfall in Skyrim as one of Kyne's most exorbitant - and most stunning - displays. Luckily for him, the grand spectacle insisted on repeating itself at the end of each day; first with its sun setting in a vivid sea of crimsons and oranges, then with the subtle tr...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie Solitude had changed from having a quiet night to one full of cries of agony and desperation. The vampires and their thralls numbered a small few (12 in total in fact), taking their time with the guards that stood in their way. “We need to spread out and thin their numbers,” ...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byPrologue 12th Second Seed, 4E 194 It was a clear Tirdas morning as birds chirp on the trees surrounding the Monastery’s courtyard. There were 6 people training, 5 men and a Bosmer, ranging from 15 to 20 years old, excluding the Bosmer who was around 40 years old. These “Initiates” were trying to ...
Posted Sotek
byDespite the amount of effort that Sotek put into his Aura shout, the words were barely anything more than a slight whisper. The four auras of the horses gave off a soft reddish glow along with the three people who were gathered around them. Sotek scanned the heavens and the side of the mount...
Posted Accursed
byForeword: An exciting tale of intrigue, mystery, elderly scholars, and a long-lost city filled with ancient knowledge! Can our hero survive the many dangers of the Ayleid's last (and hidden) stronghold? Find out in: Ruthless Academics! 4E 275 Almenar opened his eyes. He had slept near an hour, and i...
Posted Not-Always Lost
byThe Return of the Dragonborn Chapter Two: Not Good Enough Once breakfast was finally finished, I pulled out my chair and stood. "Faendal," I called to the kitchen. The wine was working it's way out of my system, and I needed to get moving. "I'm going out hunting. If I'm not back by sundown, I'...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter Two Death Cannot Be Found Gromph wrapped a piece of ripped cloth around the small wound on his arm. He had heard of the legendary martial prowess of Boethiah Cultists and should consider himself lucky to walk away with but a small scratch. But in truth he was...
Posted Not-Always Lost
byThe Return of the Dragonborn Chapter One: What They Don't Tell You They say you always remember the first thing you killed. And that's true. What they don't tell you, is that you remember all the others too. I jolted awake in my bed, and got the standard greeting- aches and pains, in scars long hea...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byA crash and thud woke me up, followed by a groan of pain and a few choice words that may have sounded a little bit like “trucking Talos”. That is how you start your day when bunking with Bjorn Isvind. Sighing, I rolled out of bed, flinging an arm out to smack Bjorn upside the head and to steady myse...
Posted Lyall
by"So, a rich noble spends the night in Riften? He's a fool," I muttered out loud, staring at my next target. As I looked, I saw two guards move into view, before walking away from the window. "Not as much of a fool as I thought, he has at least two guards, possible more." I mused out loud. The noble ...
Posted Tim
byIf anything had been watching on that cold, snowy, windy night in northeastern Skyrim, it would have observed four dark shapes proceeding along the southern road that lead to Windhelm. The only thing out of the ordinary was that while one shape forged ahead and plowed a trail through the nearly wai...
Posted Lyall
byIt was the dead of night, and the streets of Riften were empty, save for one. A woman, holding a baby, walked briskly along the road, oblivious to the cold air. The mountains loomed in the distance, cold and forbidding to most, shelter and safety to her. "Come on, let's get you home." The woman smil...
Posted Exuro
byLydia greedily breathed the scent in the scent of the sea as cold saltwater sprayed across the ship’s bow. “Ah, Skyrim! How I’ve missed you.” “Kharjo believes the Nord speaks only for herself.” The water had splashed over the Khajiit as well, but instead of prou...
Posted Meli
byHadvar opened an iron gate at the far side of the room which led to the rest of the barracks, I hobbled over towards him as he beckoned for me to follow him. I cringed at each bang of the broom handle on the stone floor, wishing that we would be able to leave the fortress soon and I would be able to...
Posted BlueDremora
byWarriors and Thieves Chapter One The Good-Fortune-Thief Farideh was a genius. Nothing less. One could tell, simply by looking at her proud posture and her expensive clothing, that she was far more than just your everyday thief; she was accomplished, an expert and a professional. ...
Posted The Wing
byIn the Thieves Guild, the penance for betrayal is betrayal. When Tancredo confronted Yaruzhi in the Oaken Tankard Tavern and rammed an unsubtle knife into her bosom, the consequences were thrown at him by the handful before he had time to blink. He was alone as the guards dragged him to ga...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
bySundas 22rd, First Seed, 4E 204 TOC Bloody Rorikstead. The place where my real misfortunes began. Well, they haven't eased up any, the past few days have been terrible. We started off really well on the Fredas. The sun was shining, Cyrus was happy (although I think the Nightquill might still have...
Posted Teekus
byAuthor's note: This chapter hints at some mild sexual themes. Han Ei is Slays-Many-Elves's name in Jel and as such he is referred to under both names depending on if he is speaking to another Argonian or not. Chapter 3: Riften “He is not welcome. If he has business it must be...
Posted Sotek
byAela settled the Companions differences over Sotek’s white werewolf form and the possibility of Albino claiming Farkas’s or even Vilkas’s werewolf skins for his own. It was a simple task to accomplish by lightly stabbing Farkas’s leg with her dagger. Both Farkas and V...
Posted Exuro
byWhere am I? Why am I here of all places? Flavius thought. His memory still did this from time to time and it wasn’t becoming any less frustrating. Here was amid a circle of some really prissy looking folk talking about some political issue he really did not care about. The crystal glass in his hand...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
by“Sharpen those axes, fletch the arrows!”, shouted a Forsworn to his colleagues. The left side of his chest where his heart was had a briarheart stitched inside of it. Serpent’s Bluff Redoubt was located south-west from Rorikstead but the the Reachmen weren’t aiming for the small farming village, the...
Posted Sotek
byKodlak and the two Whelps made their way past the pathway which had originally took them to the bandit tower but instead of following it they continued across the rugged terrain as they proceeded in a westerly direction. Over the gusty wind, they could hear the river as it roared over vari...
Posted Hoban
byShe awoke suddenly, an early morning sun shining warmly on her face. Her smallcloak and furs were damp from the nights rain, but her feet were dry as were the gauntlets the old elf in Riverwood had given her. She hoisted her shaky but rejuvenated body from the ground, grabbing the hilt of her sword ...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 2: First night in a new land I was rapidly becoming tired and Slays-Many-Elves kept turning around looking irritable at my slower pace. “Can't you keep up?” He snarled angrily. “Your legs are longer than mine. Sorry” I apologised. “Well it's getting...
Posted Ben W
byThe members of the Circle sat around the long tables, tankards full of mead and ale. Sotek, who was sitting on his step as usual, lifted his mug and guzzled down almost half of the drink. Giving a satisfied sigh, the green Argonian laughed and back talked with his pack. Aela sat beside him, arm arou...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byAxius and Sero traversed through the dark woods, hunting for the werewolf that plagued Falkreath’s forests. Torchbugs were floating near the trees, producing dim light and the ground were enveloped by the night mist. They suddenly stumbled upon the corpse of a guard. His body was torn to pieces with...
Posted Hoban
byLun Bori Short by Nord standards but from hardy Breton stock. Dreams of wielding the greatsword with strong, steady, wild strikes. See the land, walk the paths, not in search of war or love but of harmony, peace, purpose, good conversation with dark strangers. She is not from skyrim, and this appeal...
Posted Medieval
byI settle in Whiterun, it’s a populated town, I have seen enormous beasts in the big yard out of Whiterun, grotesque giants and robust mammoths, I know mammoth tusk can be sold for a big amount, it’s a good deal. In the road to Whiterun I have found another hunter, a bosmer, he joined me, he said wa...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: U.O.T.W. Started with the introduction of Sotek. A lowly Argonian answering the call of a wolf. That may be the start of U.O.T.W. but it certainly wasn't the start of Sotek. The Bloodmoon Rising stories are of his past, his faliures, his victories and event...
Posted Medieval
byI’m Calvarious Baal Darkforge, My rots are from Cyrodiil, I like hunting, I remember hunting in Cyrodiil forest when I was teen, I travel to Skyrim because what I have heard it’s a really good place for hunting also it seems it’s a challenge for hunters, with his harsh weather, deep forests and wi...
Posted Teekus
byChapter 1 – arrival in Skyrim I could see the border gate ahead of me as I climbed the snowy path leading towards Skyrim. I turned around to have one last look towards my homeland which was nothing more than a blur on the horizon. Cyrodiil, the largest of the imperial provinces stretc...
Posted Ragin Cajun
byDeep in the highlands of the Wrothgarian Mountains is a small village; home to an orc settlement. Most of their living is made on farming while a small number hire out at mercenaries and travel around Tamriel. Little draws attention to this habitat as they struggle to make their living away from pry...
Posted A-Pocky-Hah!
byThe howls of the wolves echoes throughout the forests of Falkreath as Masser and Secunda were high above the midnight sky. Below, the only lights that were visible were the lanterns near the roads and the crackling flames of a campfire positioned between two withered trees whose shadows resembled a ...
Posted SpottedFawn
byPredictions in the Smoke Far from the troubles brewing in Skyrim, on an island choked in ash and ice, existed a tiny village sitting high on the Felsaad Coast. Though they claimed their lineage from Nords, they were a humble people, respecting nature and preserving a Oneness with the la...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ Windhelm’s an old city, I can tell you that. A jewel of stone buried in snow. I whistled at the sight from across the icy River Yorgrim. The Jarl’s castle rivaled the size of Dragonsreach, standing in the shadow of a mountain. It’s a remnant of the Kingdom of Skyrim, founded by the ...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Sea Vipers' Plot Ian S. McClure Upon arriving at the Shattered Shoals, we were treated with a sight both beautiful and devastating, for the golden, sun-lit sands were marred by the wrecks of ships and the corpses of soldiers. Elereth and I contemplated this in silence, until we...
Posted SpottedFawn
byBreaker of Rings Only the Greybeards of High Hrothgar could call together a Moot. That was fine. He didn’t need a Moot. Not yet. Scarcely had the rope burns begun to heal and the smell of cinders and scorched earth lift from his clothes, when the Jarl of Windhelm called up...
Posted FishDout
byIn a sun-lit clearing in the forests tucked behind the town of Riverwood, a small doe was tentatively inching away from the tangle of trees and plants that made up its home. It was entranced by the harmonious playing of a lute, whose strings echoed off of bark and stone, filling the clearing with a...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byTurdas 19th First Seed, 4E 204 TOC I've always thought that Turdas was an appropriately named day of the week. It tends to be a shitty day. Mind you, over the past few years, I have had a lot of shitty days. For those that haven't read my first volume of diaries ( shame on those who have, that stu...
Posted Lyall
by"Eh? Oh, its you. Looking for another book? You always seem to read them fast enough so that when I do get some free time, its taken up! Ah, no matter. Now then, what type of book do you want now? After all the serious books you've been reading, I bet you're in the mood for a little humor. I have ju...
Posted The Wing
byWarning! Proceed with caution, for this chapter contains the following: coarse language In a hypnopompic state, Ruunen’s eyes followed the gentle streams of blood trickling down the back-cloth of his eyelids, stark. He was not certain how he ended up in that dark, dark plac...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byA dance this was. Left, right then backwards and forwards, my feet constantly moving in time to my partner’s, most certainly a dance. Though most that I've been involved with involved significantly fewer weapons, and I wore much looser clothing. Normal people I suppose would call this a battle, and ...
Posted Mikz
byHydrid's Journal: Entry 1 4E 195 I am Hyrdid Soothbringer. I am a seasoned alchemist and healer from Cyrodiil. I came to Skyrim 10 years ago when I received a message that my precious life is in danger. I have no idea who would want to threaten me. But I took this threat seriously and decided t...
Posted Sotek
byKodlak’s first impression of the tower was, at the most, unremarkable to say the least. A cold gusty draft came through an uncovered window which was situated on the opposite side to the entrance. It could have been mistaken for an arrow slit if it was narrower. The flooring was made o...
Posted Mikz
bySo, I was picking herbs and catching bugs near the border of Skyrim for my alchemy class. I want to be the best alchemist Nirn has ever seen! As I was chasing a Blue Dartwing, I heard stomping. I paused and got a bit jumpy so I hid behind a quite large tree. As the stomping comes to a halt, I overhe...
Posted Sotek
bySotek started rooting through various bits and pieces which lay scattered around the remains of the camp. He found the cooking pot and placed it in the centre of the ‘camp’ along with a few poles which were fortunately intact. The grill that they used to cook his fish on was nearby and...
Posted Teineeva
by"You cast me out, to endure the land of skyrim. Hoping I would be fodder to the wolves, or at best a bear. Oh but you were wrong. I survived, I thrived and now, I'm coming for you Yamarz." A brutal but ruthless assassin who respects strength and power above all and despises anything he sees as a w...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byOkan-Zeeus ~ ~ ~ Ten years ago… Strong winds blew in my eyes. I knelt crouched in the shallows of a bog, hidden among cattails and tall grass. Thick dark clouds drifted fast overhead, swallowing the evening sun. A great storm would soon arrive; perfect cover for assassins and their work. A storm… A ...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
by4E 201 They speak of the Great War but rarely do my fellows speak of the true horrors of war. They speak of peace and treaties but never do they mention the blood that soaked the ground, covered the dead and dyed our clothes in a single, crimson colour. It may have been 30 years, but you never forg...
Posted Sotek
byIn the final few hours of the 24th of Last Seed, the whole of Ahemmusa camp was shrouded in darkness. Tamriel’s New Life Festival was fast approaching where children of all ages would awaken to gifts and a multitude of feasts would take place across the land. Before then though the 24t...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 9 The Pit of Ash II He was swimming in a river, deep under the water where the current was playing with him like with a rag doll, swimming through places of light and dark, where hot and cold were hard to distinguish from one another. At one moment he thought his body would burst...
Posted Mikz
byAfter running from the dragon attack, me and Ulfric found ourselves in the outskirts of Falkreath. It was getting dark so I asked Ulfric if we could proceed to the inn and drink some wine or ale. He paused for a moment, looked at me and spoke. "No, I have to look for my soldiers. I'm going back to H...
Posted Sotek
byThe fishing vessel, the ‘Stone Hammer’ had been at sea for a whole day and night while it made its way slowly through the deep waters off the coast of Dagon Fel. On deck the three crew members and their captain were hard at work lowering nets and various markers in the waters where the...
Posted Sotek
byIt was a bright wonderful morning outside Ahemmusa Camp. The sun was shining and there was a light, yet warm breeze gently rustling the leaves of the trees. The wind chimes were softly tapping against each other and each delicate touch of the chimes made a mellow enchanting sound which ble...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 8 The Pit of Ash I What a shitty day. That was all Decimus was able to think about as he struggled through the snow. Yesterday had been a long day, especially because he’d got stuck in Riften because of that bloody snowstorm. Just admit it, it wasn't that bad. You ...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie “Will this do?” Serana asked, picking up a nirnroot. “Absolutely not. Nirnroots are poisonous,” I replied with a shake of my head. It took a little over an hour for Serana and myself to make our way down the mountainside and into Hjaalmarch. Now within the swamps...
Posted Exuro
by“Did she just die?” The young Sybil asked as if wondering what the weather would be, then poked Amari’s limp form in the face. Trebonde set Amari down at the side of the bridge and pressed his ear against her chest, listening carefully. Every few moments he...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“Nut, your magic to me is: not only having a strong and believable main character, but to give life to all the so called "NPCs" on Aelberon’s path.” -From ackrueger (Steam forums) “The emotions, character interactions, holy devotion... makes me just want to wait...
Posted Idesto
by"Where in the name of the eight have I been?" he echoed back softly to the important-looking man sitting opposite, then, to himself, "'Lieutenant' then, am I?" "What? Speak up man: I don't have time for your craziness!" the man barked in reply, commanding, impatient. Dazed, confused and frightened...
Posted Tenebrous
byCats, Rats, and Thunderbugs Ian S. McClure I know I had previously written that the next entry would be after our arrival at the Shattered Shoals, but today's events are important enough to warrant a place in this journal. After leaving the fort of Eagle's Strand, Elereth and I tra...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie “Who…. who sent you?” The vampire’s question was not what I was expecting. Normally the blood suckers would have attacked by now, but she didn’t. Why? “Who,” I asked, flexing my right hand to try and dull the pain, “were you expecting?&rd...
Posted Sotek
byWhile the Harbinger watched a solitary hawk fly ominously around the tower in search of prey, a single snowflake landed on his cheek. He brushed it off and turned towards the dark clouds which slowly drifted over the mountain peak. “A storm's coming”. The black haired Imperia...
Posted BloodBane
byI hear a voice deep within "Will I ever make you happy again?!" I can't see past the addiction The power of depression Turns to the drug of anger and causes deep ascension A transcendence from man to beast With no semblance of mercy to say the least, All it cares about is who it will feast upon. An...
Posted Tenebrous
byThe Request of Razum-dar Ian S. McClure The first thing I noticed upon my arrival at Eagle's Strand was chaos. Ruined ships and wounded soldiers abounded in the warm sands of the beach- but of what army, I could not say. My people, the Altmer, bore the same armor as Bosmer and Khaj...
Posted Exuro
by“What do you mean I can’t come? You’re letting her go and I’m at least twice as strong!” Belchimac complained. Tyranus finished signing his letter and started sealing it with candle wax before responding. “First of all, ...
Posted BloodBane
byThe Mace... It calls more to me... "Seek out this coven of Vampires... Join them and continue the path to night's tyranny..." So with a clench of my hand around the blood-soaked mace I walked outside as I cast aside any trace My old life as a vigilant is over No more pain, suffering or torture My ...
Posted BloodBane
byAll the things I hate They are what begin to twist my fate I recognize the power That they hold, and I desire I will endure the eternal hunger Something that will twist the mental state Your remedies are like salt to open lacerations Yet the pain also grant's me liberation Happiness begins to turn i...
Posted BloodBane
byAll the trials of Soul Cairn, Massacre’s and Expectation, Beyond this grave of lost souls and ice, the world is not so nice, Amongst all of Skyrim’s limitation’s, there is no such thing as Salvation Be it through happiness or through avarice. Be it even the woman who could entice Any man, woman a...
Posted Tenebrous
byArrival at the Roost Ian S. McClure The nature of reality in our fair land of Tamriel is cruel and oftentimes short. One can only hope that Aetherius is more tranquil, for to be mortal and alive is to be in constant danger of wars, of assassins, of banditry, of the very land itself...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 10 TOC Leaving the smoking ruin of the town of Winterhold behind, Maxim and Thorne set off across the ice-sheets that extended from the coast line and out into the Sea of Ghosts. The strain of having been irradiated and maintaining his aetherial form was showing on Maxim and he ...
Posted Accursed
byUlfric met my gaze, and he knew; he could tell that he was the cause for so much of my suppressed pain. It seemed to make him uncomfortable, and it damn well should have. The one who first mentioned my awaking continued back and forth with yet a fourth prisoner, who insisted time and time again that...
Posted Sotek
byWhen Kodlak heard the giant wooden gates shut with a bang, he felt overwhelmingly and somewhat bizarrely, liberated, like a bird that was finally free of the cage which had been its home, its prison. The air seemed clearer and fresh while the cool breeze filled him with vigour. Inside his ...
Posted Exuro
byTrebonde lay on his back, gnawing on a shoot of grass as he watched the clouds lazily pass by the sun, but the break was far from peaceful. The villagers sat or paced uneasily in the center of town as Tyranus called them one by one to the table he’d commandeered on Ainethach’s ...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 9 TOC Through the icy teeth of a blizzard Maxim and his companions made north through great snow-drifts and around frost crusted boulders and white dusted pines. It was painfully cold. Maxim wore his fur lined carved nordic armor and helm and carried Spellbreaker in one hand and a fl...
Posted Sotek
byWhile Farkas and Vilkas were getting acquainted with Albino, Kodlak, in the Hall of Jorrvaskr, was just settling down to his favourite breakfast. He didn’t particularly care what the meal was, as long as it was Sotek and Aela trouble free. Not only that but his breakfast was also se...
Posted Exuro
byDamn the daedra! Tyranus woke with his blood already boiling. His dreams had been haunted by fire. First the inferno unleashed by the Markynaz, then that of a burning house with a child at the center, Emily. She’d only been eight when she was possessed. His hand had been forced. He g...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 8 TOC General McCarthy was a seething cauldron of incandescent fury. He stood rigid and tight lipped, glowering at the bridge gunner. Warning lights and chimes were flashing on the alien console and the hapless Enclave technician tried frantically to quieten them. "How long will the ...
Posted Tae-Rai
byOf Chaos and War Prologue Across the wastes, a caravan of settlers and merchants were making their slow way across the Commonwealth. A light rain fell, one that was surely ladened with radiation, but neither human nor brahims cared for it. They were a small group, maybe ten or twelve of them, and al...
Posted Accursed
byRalph woke early in the morning to the sound of the Anthem of the Great Republic. "Name of this damn anthem is bloody stupid." he muttered into his pillow. 0500 hours. McCarran was just now getting up, replacing the night gaurds with their relief gaurds for the day, soldiers arming themselves; to an...
Posted Meli
byI was roughly shaken awake, and hauled to my feet by a large hand. “You with us imperial?" Asked a Nord voice urgently as the ground trembled under foot. I groaned, as my vision came back into focus, I realised it was the rebel soldier I had shared a wagon with. I lo...
Posted Exuro
byThe waxing moons shone brightly tonight, the light transforming the river’s surface into that of a great silver snake. Flowing ever onward, yet never changing. So many victories, yet the same battles always return. Those too young die, the old weep, and a new generation raises the ba...
Posted Exuro
byTyranus set his mug down and looked across the fire lit faces of Karthwasten’s folk. “Hmmm, where to begin, not the beginning that much I know… and definitely not my first encounter with the deadra…” “What type a’ story skips th...
Posted PointyQuill
byThe Vulture An Empire at war with itself. An empire where one can follow one path or another, and there's no middle way. An empire where one must choose between family and belief, never both. You love it. Never being the strongest or the fastest - nor the smartest - you have had to make do with l...
Posted Exuro
byTyranus watched the flames etch black scars across a branch and listened to the escaping sap crackle in the fire. Its body fueled the light of the night’s revelry, yet come morning it would be naught but ash, forgotten with the rest. He gazed back into the blazing fire from...
Posted Sotek
byShortly after Farkas and Vilkas disappeared out of sight, Sotek decided to dismount and give his aching shoulder a rest from the horse riding. He led his horse along the path while he took in the sights and sounds along with the various smells of the plains as he circumnavigated the ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 16: Detained The guards had their hands resting at the hilts of their weapons, ready to draw if I tried to get out of speaking with the Jarl. “You may tell your men to relax. I shall not resist anything you command.” The Jarl nodded to his men and motioned for me to follow him. He took us in...
Posted Sotek
byAround three in the morning, Aela and Sotek were rudely woken up by a pair of fists pounding on Aela’s door. Aela, who was neither impressed with the disturbance or ready to wake up what so ever, screamed out at the top of her lungs at the defiler of her sleep. “What the hell d...
Posted Lazy
byHer muscles ached like crazy, all but burning from fatigue. Frantic voices screamed at her mind, urging her to run for the hills and get away from the unmoving vampire lord in front of him. But Sorine refused to budge, obliviously ignoring her survival instinct and the muffled whines Adam was emitti...
Posted Sotek
byEorlund sighed as he mentally took stock of the pile of work he still had to do. Various weapons needed sharpening and there was at least three pieces of armor which were in urgent need of repair, if he could repair them at all. He picked up a pile of leathers which he had previously sorted ...
Posted FishDout
by'The only time a soldier can be truly at ease, Caius, is on his deathbed.' Weary eyes observed the inert form of a hold guard with solemn contemplation. 'Broken', a healer had said of the body. 'Beyond restoration.' And indeed, the chest shuddered silently with every breath; singed flesh quivered s...
Posted Sotek
bySotek awoke to a wolfish high pitch cry which happened to be Aela yawning. As he pulled himself up he hissed angrily at himself for forgetting about his shoulder. A torrent of pain shot across his chest nearly making him cry out louder than Aela did when she first woke him up.As he nursed his should...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 7 Grow Up, Gularzob III What a beautiful day. The sun was shining and everything was covered by snow. There was a man sitting on a wharf, a fishing rod in his hands, his face exposed to warm sun rays. The face was scarred with multiple marks left by fights he had g...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 7 TOC There was an embarrassing silence around the round table in the Volkihar main hall the next morning. Lydia sat across from Thorne and the pair kept throwing shy glances and smiles at one another over breakfast. Serana looked at Maxim with an eyebrow raised and Fawkes grinned o...
Posted Sotek
byFarkas, Vilkas and four of the Whelps spent the next few hours gathering all the furniture they could carry out to the courtyard. This left Sotek, Bjorlam, Aela and the remaining two whelps the task of loading it all on the wagon. By the time they had finished, darkness cloaked the plains w...
Posted Sotek
byWith Kodlak’s help, Sotek managed to equip his armor. When it came to his weapons though, he only took the one axe from the rack and left the other one behind. As he walked away from the rack, he flexed his left hand and couldn’t shake the sense of loss over not being able to duel wiel...
Posted Paul
byThe waiting is almost over - and Fallout 4 is literally just around the corner. So that we can collect together all the hot-off-the-press launch news and reviews in one place, I have created this special blog post. UPDATE #1 Here are the first ten video reviews from YouTube IGN Gamespot VideoGamer ...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 6 TOC General McCarthy sat at his desk, reading through the data slate held between his hands. He sat as stiffly as his uniform was starched and pressed. His chief scientist, doctor Gellar stood nervously on the other side of the desk, fingers twitching. He had not been invited to si...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 6 Grow Up, Gularzob II They followed the tracks in the snow and Yamarz glanced back in the direction of the cave where they had left the runts. He didn't want to admit it, but he was a little bit afraid for them. But only a little. They were Orcs - though Grulmar didn't act like ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Notes: Contains Strong Language Despite the fact that Sotek had been cracked on the jaw by Aela a few hours before, his overall mood was jovial by the time the three Companions neared the stables of Whiterun. His mood soon turned apprehensive however when the Companion in question, who was ...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 7 - Hunger Falkreath, Falkreath Hold, 13th of Hearthfire, 4E 201 Gaspard gazed up at the night sky in wonder. Masser and Secunda were both very full and close this night. Some nights the moons shown nearly as bright as the afternoon sun, at least it seemed so to his sun-sensitive eyes. H...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted Sotek
byOne thing Aela noticed when Sotek had changed back was that the dark green tinting of his scales had lost their shine. She stroked the side of his face and gave him a quick kiss as a means to physically check on his wellbeing. Although his ‘skin’ wasn’t slippery like a snakes, it...
Posted Chronicler
byThe welcome had been warm enough to thaw the frost in his joints, building up from the year in the North. A year.At the start, it had seemed an impossible span of time. But standing on the other end, looking back on the past twelve months, Ragnvaldr could see it as nothing but a brief episode in h...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 5 TOC Progress became slower as they made their way from the foot-hills up into the mountains. The terrain was rockier, mostly covered with snow and some of the paths were narrow switch-backs with a sheer drop to the side. The horses' breaths steamed in the increasingly frigid air as...
Posted Sotek
byHircine initially ignored Sotek’s conceited tone and instead cast his eyes on the figure knelt at his feet. His hand gripped Aela’s shoulder tightly, but not in a way to cause her any pain. “You have disobeyed me and his arrogance has done nothing to change my mind. Howeve...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
by------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The entire boat lit ablaze with fire. Men and women alike were running each way, jumping for dear life across to the chilled waters below, only to become prey to the w...
Posted Lazy
by//Author's Note: After taking a long hiatus from writing to stabilize my grades, I'm back with a violent, violent, violent chapter of Bleeding Sun. I hope I'm doing the fight scenes right, they were the toughest things ever to write.// Warning: Contains descriptions of graphic violence Sorine and Ad...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 4 TOC It was the most delicious meal that Thorne had ever tasted. Rabbit stew, made by Lydia. He gulped it down greedily, not caring that he was spilling it down his chin and onto the wooden table. Lydia sat opposite him watching him intently. "By the gods, anyone would think this is...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 15: Quite a Number, There Tolfdir and I silently looked at each other, which in turn drew in the attention of the others. The entire Inn-Fortress, as we later came to call it, went silent. “So that… prophecy is about… me.” “It seems so.” “Me?” “Yes. You.” “Me.” By this time I believe Tolfdir...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter Ten: Split (EXPLICIT CONTENT) Malachi stood on the balcony, looking over the courtroom. Falmer where picking apart old Dwemer machines and looting dead brothers and Argonians alike. He never understood why they could move and fight so well being blind. However good their sense of smell and h...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOblivion - Chapter 3 TOC General McCarthy stood at the viewing port staring silently down at the planet below. He was pleased with the results from the use of Zeta's super-weapon, although the first mission down to the planet had not gone strictly to plan. His first test firing of the death-ray back...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 5 Grow Up, Gularzob I 4E 187 Gularzob opened his eyes when he heard a loud crack in next room. He was still half asleep, so he couldn't really tell what it was. His confused mind, having just been awakened, worked slowly. He was lying in his bed in the Longhouse; he hea...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter 9: Maze The three men rushed about, packing supplies and gathering weapons. Malachi was checking his arrows and bow string, Azeel sharpened his sword and Rodane jogged his memory of the tunnels and halls of the mountain. “Hurry with the food!” Rodane roared in the small room. “I’m set, it's ...
Posted Ben W
byXian-Krie Thew! The arrow pierced through the air, straight and true, puncturing the vampire’s left eye. She could not let loose a sound, the head destroying the brain. Dropping to the ground like a stone, her partner had his warning, readying himself for any threat, sword in...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 2 TOC It was the warning chimes that woke him. That, and he was uncomfortably hot. Thorne blinked his eyes several times to see his HUD flickering, and the view beyond slightly distorted. He could smell burned electronics within his helmet and his head was pounding. "Alert!" an andr...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byKodlak Whitemane slammed his tankard of mead down upon the heavy table, spilling its contents on the grained surface. Tilma cringed when she heard the noise and Skjor leaned casually back upon his own seat, masking his own residual jumpiness much better than the Old Woman did. The Old Man was ...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 6 - Arkay's Blessing Upon You Brittleshin Pass, Falkreath Hold, 13th of Hearthfire, 4E 201 Arissa’s arrow sped toward Gaspard faster than he could react. Time slowed and in the back of his mind he noted that it had been expertly fletched: solid, straight shaft; well-trimmed hawk feathers a...
Posted Exuro
byAmari breathed in deep and took in the intoxicating smell of the stew before her. “Lamb, garlic, Frost Mirriam, and Alto wine in the broth?” “That’s quite the nose on you. This recipe has been in the family for more generations than I can count,” Aine...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by14th of Morning Star, 4E 202 Of the ten that battled the dragon at the Western Watch Tower, only five remained. Three of the five could not walk, and one was now hobbling to his horse in the heavy rain, moving far faster than what was better for his injury, bearing one of the ...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega - Chapter 1 TOC Andreas Maxim sat perched upon the boulder, staring down across the tundra at two giants herding their mammoths in the distance. A light breeze rustled the needles of the great pines dotting the slopes behind him and the scent of fresh snow invigorated his senses. Finally, Skyr...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter Eight: Plan Azeel sat on the end of his bed, he wore only his only loincloth. He rubbed his face and stared at the ceiling. Malachi’s long deep breaths were the only sound in the room. Azeel was hoping it would have been all fake, that him and his brother were outside Riften. That was not th...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byOmega TOC Prologue Bound in the chains of his mind, the prisoner was an unwilling witness to the nightmare unfolding around him. Terrifying birds of prey descended from the sky, their screams churning the dust of the barren landscape. Dark humanoid shapes began to materialize through the mae...
Posted Sotek
byA wailing cry drew both brothers towards Aela. Her head was tilted back clearly showing the tears which freely ran down her face. Her arms pulled the wolfs head into her chest as she screamed out in anguish. Farkas froze as a numb feeling filled his gut. He blankly turned to Vilkas, his br...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 14: A Glimpse of Now Caranthir wiped the ink off his quill and set it gently on his desk, putting the lid on his ink pot directly after. He had been writing his autobiography for a few days now, and he was becoming discouraged at how little he had managed to cover. He stacked the papers in o...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter Seven: One (Explicit Chapter, Killing and Swearing a Such, rule of the blog, enjoy!) Malachi Theod lossed half a dozen arrows in as much time, two found their marks and the others were either blocked by shields or missed. The remaining moved forward, whilst Malachi and Azeel moved backwards....
Posted Chris
byA little over two centuries have passed, since a Pipbuck technician by the name of Littlepip left her Stable. It is thanks to her that the Equestrian Wasteland, while not completely healed, has begun to return to some semblance of Pre-War glory. Already, a fair amount of the blasted, irradiated soil...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter 6: Chase (Explicit Chapter, Killing and Swearing a Such, rule of the blog, enjoy!) Azeel and Malachi turned right and ran up the ramp in the old dwarven city. Malachi lead with his bow out and an arrow nocked but not drawn. He turned right at the top of the ramp and the mage and guard were w...
Posted FishDout
byIt was during an ungodly hour that Jarl Balgruuf the Greater swept through Whiterun’s Wind District, a bitter cold numbing him to the core. Pausing at the bottom of the steps that lead to Dragonsreach, the Jarl loosened his grip on a courier’s letter that had been savagely torn apart and crushed in...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon heard his ankle snap and felt an instant surge of pain when he landed roughly upon the dragon’s back. It was not the first time he had felt pain in the battlefield. Bet had broken his...
Posted Medieval
by14:23 pm Moving on, in front of me there is some kind of door it seems is a little close town named Freeside, I decided to enter and see the town what have to offer. 16:14 pm After to see the town, I go through an alley, I see a door, I open it, but is a damn thug shelter, just in this time...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter 5: Awake (Explicit Chapter, Killing and Swearing a Such, rule of the blog, enjoy!) Azeel had been awake for a while now, but he had been drugged heavily and was very groggy and couldn’t tell where he was at. He slowly sat up, and his eyes blurred and his head burned with agony. He tried to m...
Posted Gnewna
by9th Frostfall The children of Morthal hadn’t had so much entertainment in a long time. Normally life was fairly boring, chores, stupid grownups worrying about the war, that sort of thing. But for the whole day yesterday and since they got up this morning, they’d been sneaking cl...
Posted Gnewna
by6th Frostfall I didn’t really know what to say to Rumarin about the bracelet. It’s lovely, and I keep playing with it, so I suppose he must know I like it. In any case, we picked up Lydia in Windhelm, and took the carriage to Falkreath. I don’t know why, but I felt like explorin...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 5 - Frost in the Dark Falkreath Hold, 13th of Hearthfire, 4E 201 Gaspard pressed himself farther down in Queen Alfsigr’s saddle as they rode along the trail north. When that didn’t seem to help he pulled his hood further over his face. Dammit, where was the famous Falkreath mist today? ...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter Four: Two Brothers - Part 3 (Explicit Chapter, Killing and Swearing a Such, rule of the blog, enjoy!) Azeel stretched his back out after a restless sleep the night before. He shouldered his rough sack after taking some old bread out, biting into it a chewing quickly following his brother bac...
Posted Sotek
byDark clouds slowly rolled across the night sky as a northerly wind from the mountains cleared Masser’s path and allowed the twin moons to cast their light across the plains which moments before were shrouded in a darkness which the eyes seemed to struggle to penetrate. Aela’s...
Posted Daedric Priest
by*Droplets of Heaven* The nightowls watch over me, as I swim in moonlit riversMotherly forest caresses me, enclosed in loving safety While they lay in dreams, my heart awakes with desire As I am engulfed by the stars, eyes begging for a tear The world purest at night, nocturnal gathering Hatred and...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter 3: Two Brothers - Part 2 The cold night win pounding upon Azeel and cold stone wall behind him, the wind was to strong to light a fire. He rubbed his hands together, and then his arms often to keep himself warm. The small blanket that the watchmen used kept almost no elements out and provide...
Posted MrNoahCow
byChapter Two : Two Brothers Part 1 Utadeek lead his brother down the boardwalk and up over a bridge before the fishery entrance. "Utadeek, brother the fis-" "Azeel, there is no work for a sell-sword at a fishery." Utadeek cut him off. Walking among the bustling docks with merchants and fishermen an...
Posted MrNoahCow
byPilot Story The slight breeze moved through the The Rift, and the sun was slightly blocked by the clouds. Usually experiencing warm summers after the winter months, but this winter had been especially cruel and the spring time would not be a difference. The seasons had been unrelenting, the prior s...
Posted R. Lard
byO Tainter Whose assert of apotheosis desecrates the blessed Eight Dissembling Nirn of its true maker Filling the true faith with your blight . O Children of Nirn Efface yourself of the defiler Make your faith reborn Lest the Eight faces you with ire
Posted Okan-Zeeus
by~ Arcs 1 & 2 ~ "This is gripping, enticing, and memorable. My emotions and interest have been played by this story better than most." RamenKnight (Fanfiction.net) "I admire your fight scenes. Of all the fanfics I have read, no one comes even close to this quality in the action.... a thrilling ...
Posted Medieval
byThis journal contains the memories of a man who survived the Mojave Wasteland during Fallout time, using pip-boy system to record the notes Day #1 10/18 08:17 am This is October 18th, I’m Maikel Dhell Deshert, I’m 26 years old, now days only the present matters, right now I’m member of a fac...
Posted Ben W
byAmelie “How is your shoulder, Myst? Does it feel alright?” Sitting in Myst’s quarters, above the Hall of the Elements and Arcanaeum, the College of Winterhold’s library filled with books that it almost rivaled the library in High Cliff’s castle, the Argonian was applying a green paste to the part of...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 4 - Interlude - The Master Volkihar Keep, 30th of Last Seed, 4E 201 A terrified scream echoed through the drafty corridors of the keep. He listened to it for a long second as it died out, and cherished the sound of the unbridled fear of the human kine. One of the others must have procured...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 13: Prophecies Fulfilling Life is a strange thing. I couldn't help but contemplate life as I knelt before the Bosmer. We had been friends, of a sort, yet I never had known his name. What is my claim to the right of living centuries if I allow myself while Valund would live only another thirt...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 3 - Interlude - Quaranir Isle of Artaeum, 9th of Hearthfire, 3E 432 Initiate-Quaranir slowly trailed his fingers along the spines of the assembled books on the shelves. All were in perfect order, just as they should be. He lingered on a particularly enjoyable tome about the care and cult...
Posted SpottedFawn
byA tale of lycanthropy and a legendary bottle! Follow the misadventure of Tavareth Redvale, a Bosmer ranger living and hunting in the Fall Forest when he encounters a little more than he bargained for. ---------- The gates of Riften swung out and the chilly autumn air tried seeping through the gaps...
Posted Talos of Atmora
byWelcome to Season One of Character Build Lore! You can probably tell by the season title that the topic of the season is the elves; the Dunmer, the Altmer, and the Bosmer. These stories are created by me and are in the perspectives of my own character creations and characters already mentioned in th...
Posted Talos of Atmora
byWelcome to the Beginning of Character Lore: Hi Everybody! I would like to welcome you to my very first blog, the 'Character Build Lore' series. The Character Build Lore blog will focus on my favorite Skyrim Character Builds. However, instead of focusing on their playstyle and their armor, weapons, o...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 4 Adal Matar IV Yamarz was standing outside, in front of the Longhouse, warming himself near the fire. He was tired, hungry and his bruises hurt, but he wanted this to be over with as quickly as possible. He didn't want to say no to the warchief of Adal Matar, but neither did he ...
Posted Alastor
byPart Two: Cat-and-Mouse Games "I just can't bring myself to consume flora, doesn't matter where it's from," Thaerin shot. "You could be enjoying salted perch had you not been so generous to Skyrim's cave bears," Jo'ji chided, enduring yet another bowl of pholiota soup. "It was me or the supplies an...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byMonrththir walked in to Whiterun reluctantly. The fact that he needed more arrows and protection urked him. He'd rather not walk into a town full of hateful, stuck-up people. Unfortunately, yesterday's run-in with a trio of Sabre Cats while he ran to lick his wounds kind of drove it home that he nee...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 3 Adal Matar III First part of the climb wasn’t actually that bad. Until a snowstorm caught them outside, between the rocks. Yamarz shouted at the brothers: “We need to find shelter!” He wasn't sure they'd heard him, because the roaring winds tore his words from...
Posted Sotek
by“Get him!” A single solitary masculine shout rolled across the plains as Farkas hollered out to his brother while he vainly pursued the wolf. He ran as hard as he could with his sword already drawn despite being a good hundred yards away from the animal. Vilkas, who wa...
Posted John Smith
bySo, I decided to make a blog of playing with this build, the arrowsworn, with my own twist, as I am using restoration as well. If you haven't read it, then I highly recomend this build, but basically I just can't loot. So, this will be written in a lore friendly journal form, of my characters advent...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 2 - A Vampire, a Draugr and a Priest of Arkay Walk Into a Crypt Come! The Master called. He must respond. A bright flash. Cut. He stood in front of the Master. Silent. As ever. The Master bade him never to speak. He never spoke. The Master snatched his arm, his steel-tipped nails draw...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDarasken ~ ~ ~ Pine trees choked the sun’s light. We were alone in the shade of a dense forest, surrounded by bickering wildlife and a throng of greenery. Dead needles lay at our feet above a layer of loamy soil. The frigid cold was unkind. Our scales did not approve. We stared at the brass colored ...
Posted Xeelus
byI cried out, thinking that somehow, doing so would make the flames just disappear. It didn’t. Figures started scattering out of the building in terror. I spotted one that looked like the Jarl. Good, he’s safe, at least. The castle was burning, but I could only watch. I snapped out of my sorrow-t...
Posted jevo
bySelena was left alone with her thoughts of escape as the hours passed, Ulfric had not shown himself since his revelation and the last guard to come by the cell had been at least three hours ago. All Selena could do was pace her cell and plot her escape, she studied the sigils and runes scrawled acr...
Posted Rhoth
byChapter 1 - Partners Falkreath Hold, 12th of Hearthfire, 4E 201 Her gasp of surprise was lost in the noise of the bard's song. The woman quickly controlled her reaction before the patrons at the next table managed to dig themselves out of their sodden stupor. Her look of surprise quickly turned t...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ The sky was bright blue, cloudless. We shuffled out into the chilly air of the mountain foot and gathered on a dusty road. I stayed at Chase’s side. The ground was cold and wet with melting snow. Falura walked out the inn’s doorway last, clopping along with her staff. She looked arou...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 2 Adal Matar II Yamarz looked at Snagam with interest as they walked, but he didn't seem to notice it. They had been travelling for some time now and that had given Yamarz some time to think. Snagam's chieftain had presented an offer to trade his daughter. But Yamarz had...
Posted Daedric Priest
by*~Living As We Are~* O' Reigning skies, look over the withering treesHear the misty river's criesStorms of pain, have laid their markThis horizon now fading, under the twilightHearts filled with desire, once leapt in joyThe spring birds, they sang soul melodiesNow a desert green, left to rot and al...
Posted Xeelus
by“Slow down, Runic!” said the Jarl. “What’s this about something attacking the-” A loud explosion interrupted him. We all glanced up to the ceiling. A flaming hole was left in the top of the structure. Jarl Balgruuf cursed and unsheathed a war axe from his belt. “Lead the way.” Balgruuf ordered. ...
Posted Rhoth
byPrologue "He betrayed the Divines. "All of them. "He was once a member of the Knights of Nine, awash in the reflected glory of the Hero of Kvatch when the Nine Divines granted that worthy their favor and allowed him to recover the lost Relics of the Crusader. That should have been enough for him, b...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe time was 2:45 a.m. in the city of Markarth that night. The tall and mighty towers making up the expansive capital seemed to touch the clouds, as they blotted out the sky and plunged the populace into a particularly dark night. This was a perfect time, thought the master thief Markus Blackwell, ...
Posted Bolvyn Venim
byChapter Two Sadryn, Seldus, and Nilvel were long past Gnisis now. Nilvel was looking for every little sign that would indicate Captain Ralvas' soldiers had passed through, makeshift rest stops, widened trails, a chip of bonemold on the road. Sadryn was curious about Nilvel. When they first met, he k...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted E. MacCain
byDok Do Strun Riin (Hounds of Storm Wave) ~Prologue~ Middle sons of Eastmarch stonemasons who grow up to become marines are rarely accused of being scholarly historians. Old Fish-Ear says it's not very smart to go off insulting historians like that. “They put names to deeds, a...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon cursed himself for keeping the Staff of Hasedoki at Jorrvaskr. To use it would be advantageous, but in order to retrieve it, he would have to cross Kodlak and offer explanation as to why he was going to face a dragon… without them. He did not want to. &nb...
Posted Paul
byProlific builder, helpful CB host, and a talented artist to boot..? Can you guys seriously believe that our own Curse Never Dying hasn't had a spotlight yet? When I scrolled through the list of previous Spotlights, I was beyond shocked to find that one of our most active members (let alone the thin...
Posted Bolvyn Venim
byChapter One Despite all the soldier's predictions, the camp was running efficiently as it could. Sadryn Veleth and his fellow guards were making regular patrols around the ruins of Gnisis. The occasional reaver was sighted, but the only real problem was supply shortages and roaming Nix-Hounds, forc...
Posted FishDout
byNecromancy, being the tabooed practice that it is, is widely discouraged in most Tamrielan provinces. Though nobody is exactly sure why this particular veto came about, the general accepted reason for the prohibition of Necromancy is a rather simple one: dead things smell bad. Trivial? Perhaps to s...
Posted Bolvyn Venim
byPrologue Sadryn Veleth was jostled awake by the cart, as it struggled to find a solid road under a thick blanket of ash. He glanced at the other soldiers in the cart. Like himself, they were all clad in bonemold armor. They were headed to Gnisis, a city that had been wiped out when The Red Mount...
Posted Narok24
byReturn to TOC 3:27 pm. Saturday. October 23rd. 2077. It's weird how much our minds like to play games with us. Wonder what it is. What part of our programming makes us try to find meaning in things? Anything. Everything. 3:27 pm. Woke up at 7:23 this morning. Waking up again at 3:27 the aft...
Posted Gnewna
by5th Frostfall He’d been surprised by how well-stocked the kitchen had turned out to be. Most mages seemed to forget about boring, ordinary things like food, Nerussa being an obvious example. Lydia could usually manage to convince her to eat one proper meal a day, at least, but most of...
Posted Sotek
byKnowing the three Companions were mere moments behind him, the black wolf tore open Aela’s pack in a frenzy of wanton destruction. The contents scattered around and fell upon the ground while the vials of healing potions smashed upon impact with the stony pathway. Having satisfied hi...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byChapter 1 Adal Matar I 4E 181 “He's hungry,” announced Atub and Yamarz frowned. The child was constantly screaming as if they were killing it. Quite the opposite. He was kept in warm fur acting as a swaddling blanket and one of the stronghold's females were always waddling h...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 12: The Beginning of the End “I truly am sorry, my son. Here are your children. Almenar was quite good, however I can tell Tandano misses his mother as he cried for many hours. Safe travels, and do stop by if you ever are in need.” The Priest said as he walked me to the door. “And remember, ...
Posted Accursed
byEntry 2; October 1st I left off my memoir after the prison break; a lot happened between then and my enrolling with the NCR. I found where they kept the gear we had on us upon arrest and searched the place until I found my stuff. It wasn't in perfect condition; but then, neither was I. Malnourished,...
Posted Narok24
byReturn to TOC Look at the clock. 7:23 am. It's Saturday. Why? Why is there any reason to be awake at such an ungodly hour on a Saturday? Jill's still sound asleep. She got home later than usual last night. Some sort of meeting. Wasn't happy about how it all went. Kept her up. Didn't press...
Posted Medieval
bySuch Immortality Flesh, Case, Corpses Putrid essence Coldness It is not natural You are not natural anymore First stage: Your body does not feel in the same way Your energy lows down Your body is more heavy than before Second stage: Your organs are going to stop working Your flesh turn opaque...
Posted Lazy
byWarning: This chapter contains over-the-top action and sorta graphic violence. There will also be techniques and spell that are not necessarily lore-friendly/canon; I'll put the details at the bottom of the page. One of the most popular ghost stories among the locals of Skyrim told of a mysterious i...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byAbberon stared blankly out into the world, unmoving, unfeeling, and unthinking. He’d had so much pressure from within his mind for the past few months now. But then again, items of Daedric influence will do that to you. Nevertheless, he stuck through it up till now, defeating all who stood on his p...
Posted Karver the Lorc
byPrologue 4E 180 There is something sacred about midnight. Have you ever stopped for a moment and thought about it? A new day is just seconds away, the old one is coming to its end and all it needs to be reborn are few seconds. And when the moment comes, you don't even notice the differen...
Posted Tae-Rai
byChapter Three ~ ~ ~ Titan of the Ashlands ~ ~ ~ I could only stare up at the dragon above me, mine and it’s mouth agape. It’s chest incurvated inward as it sucked in a breath before a sound louder than a thunbderclap rang through the air, knocking most of us down to the earth. I was stunned for only...
Posted Accursed
byWarning: Strong Language and Lore Unfriendliness “Say, Camvor. How ‘bout we travel South ta Anvil. I gots family there. Perhaps they’ll give us work.” Camvor brought his head up from the bar table, which he had eagerly passed out upon after a long night of drinking. “Aye.” Was his only reply. As th...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
bySong for Stormcloak Faithful Talos as my witness. Twin moons as my guides. Lights of home reminders, Of reasons why I fight. Ysgramor, inspire me. Teach me how to fight. And smith for me a soul of steel. And un-kneeling pride. Show me o'er toward battle, let me follow signs. And keep me strong ...
Posted Accursed
byWarning: Some Strong Language and Suggestive Themes Camvor Crooked-Nose sat back in his chair, gulping his ale, and admiring a young bar maiden. Bruma’s nights could get so terribly lonely. “Oi, Camvor! How much are we bein’ paid fer this, anyway?” His friend Jorundr asked. “I uh… don’t rightly reme...
Posted Ben W
byWergar “There, that wasn’t so terrible, Opal,” I said to the Pantherlady. For several days I had been interrogating the Beauty of Bast for information. Using her children as leverage, and a bargaining tool, she told me how to sail safely to the continent. That included the signals required to bypass...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byAbberon rushed into the outpost, the Extractor in hand, and jumped down to land directly in front of Septimus Signus. Septimus fell backwards, but quickly stood with Abberon’s assistance. Abberon was more than happy to assist. “Septimus! I’ve filled the Extractor with the blood of all mer!” He han...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon stood patiently at the counter of the Riverwood Trader, his great arms folded over his chest, and waited while he watched Lucan Valerius search through his large chest of supplies. Where the shopkeeper tended to keep his smaller or more fragile merchandise. It was just pa...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byAbberon returned to Septimus Signus’ Outpost alone, intending to fulfil his end of the bargain with Septimus. He told Serana that as long as they have all three scrolls Harkon cannot complete the prophecy. Thus, he had some time to tie up loose ends. As he walked down the frozen slope, Septimus lo...
Posted Sotek
byAn hour or so before the merc and Florentius rescued Sotek from the river, or to be precise, the very moment Aela released the arrow which was the cause for Sotek to fall in the river in the first place, Aela yelled out excitedly. “I hit him! Oh yea, I got him! Come to me you furry ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 11: Drinking Again The roads were empty as most travelers had returned to cities after news of the Sack of Whiterun spread. As I drove the cart up towards the gates of Solitude I was greeted by a guard making sure the cart was not a concealing rebels. “I take it you knew her… I’m sorry.” He ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byAdrenaline and terror raced through Sevria's veins as she fell helplessly through the darkness. Deeper and deeper she plunged into the nebulous void, desperately flailing her limbs in search of something -- ANYTHING -- to grab onto, in the vain hope that she could break her fall before hitting the ...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byAbberon and Serana walked into the castle, Abberon took in the sheer elegance of it. The very air screamed “regal”, and made him feel miniscule within its walls. To have left such an impression, surely the owner would not disappoint. The air smelled of blood, and the sinister nature of its occupan...
Posted Lazy
byA blissful night of sleep passed. The room was still pitch dark. Little Adam was still serenely in her arms, a small trail of saliva present on the corner of his mouth, already making a circular wet stain on her sleeping clothes. A sleepy smile found its way into Sorine’s lips as she watched t...
Posted Exuro
by“I thought you said Karthwasten was the same distance away as Rorikstead!” Amari snapped at Silver. “I thought it was!” he defended. She still had trouble thinking of him by this new name, Trebonde. She knew him first as the bandit Silver, but that name was...
Posted Medieval
byStuff items objects shiny gems and glinting swords bit and bit of circular little waste gold coins your hands are powerful as your look and your style treasure hunter you can have it all use all enjoy it all just choose from the merchandise your greed is your more precious value is yo...
Posted Medieval
byWar comes with blood and thirst Hungry for more Take it all for you Share with your brothers Siege every trace of your foes Overwhelm any sign of breath You are made of the most strong steel Your hearth is the living magma of your soul Your mind is the most deep and savage ocean Your flesh is the f...
Posted Medieval
byDaedras are Immortals From Shadows to Darkness Even the Chaos of FireThe Deadlands andThe Coldness of ColdharbourDaedras are EternalDo your petitionsAsk for causesA little favorExpand your mindBecause your ideas are not from this planeWorship the ones what are realThe deep of Darkness will show youT...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by13th of Morning Star, 4E 202 He had felt himself thrown, cast into a break, cast into a tear in time. Thrust forward. Nikriinne… Cowards! That is what they were, he raged; Paarthurnax as well. Afraid of his might, afraid of his strength, afraid of his closeness to...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ “Can anyone see him? Is he dead?” Falura strained to look up the hill. “He’d better not be,” I growled. “I’ll kick his ass.” It was a steep climb up the mountain slope. We saw the dragon laying in a heap and the trail of destruction behind it. Talk about a landing! It’d sent so much ...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
byAs Abberon and the Vigilant Tyranus headed into the empty house, the first thing the two noticed was that, despite being an abandoned home, it looked like it had been recently lived in. “Fresh food. No wood rot on the furniture. Someone’s been here. Recently.” Tyranus continued to inspect the livi...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byNight had fallen over the settlement of Karthwasten. For the time being it was home to a young, loving couple: one a humble farmer, and the other a sword-maiden in training. Both swore loyalty to the Stormcloaks, but they could also see trouble on the horizon; the Legion had taken their home city o...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byThe first things Flavius were aware of in the darkness was the pain. The pain and the stench. The agony throbbing through his skull was augmented by the reek of rotting food, mold, piss and shit and despair. He licked his parched lips and tasted blood. But it was not his own. He had awoken from the...
Posted Sotek
bySomething inside Sotek stirred. An invisible force pulled at his wits dragging him back to reality from wherever his sub consciousness had wandered. Realism struck as he remembered that he was in the form of a black wolf while the last few days events played through his tired mind. Even be...
Posted Ararvyne "Blackblood" Varam
by"Nnnnn... mmmmm..... ugh...." He awoke from the shaking of his uncomfortable ride, bending and cracking his neck as he slowly woke to the world. "Hey, you're finally awake." the man in front of him said. He was a Nord with blond hair, and he'd seen better days. He was bound like him, but for reasons...
Posted Meli
byMy wagon contained a rebel, a peasant and a rather rough looking individual who may once have been from noble stock, in addition to his hands being bound he was also gagged. The wagons pulled out of the small courtyard and proceeded along tree lined roads, the morning sun breaking through the treeto...
Posted Todd
by*Warning: This series contains profane language. Read at your own risk.* ----------------------------------------------------------- Fuckin' hell my foot hurts.... This thought rushes into my head as I limp through the snowy outskirts of Motor City. Not the best place in the w...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byA Forgemaster's Folly Part Two , Driven by pure instinct Gothos leaped to the side just as a large hammer came crashing down where he had been standing. He dropped his torch and readied his shield he had strapped to his back as he swung around to face his attacker. A large golden figure lo...
Posted Sotek
byThe black wolf was resting soundly on the ledge about eight feet above the three companions who were also sleeping peacefully. If anyone happened to peer inside the cave and supposedly saw the wolf on the rocky shelf with the three Companions below it, the passerby could be easily forgiv...
Posted Alastor
byPart One: Rift Rats It was a mid-Hearthfire's day that found Magnus burning low in the sky, once again seeking rest beyond the horizon. As the sun waned, nestling in, another creature stirred at her perch in the Jerall Mountains. A great barn owl, snowy white save her dark eyes and blue-black speckl...
Posted Golden Fool
byShe awoke to a dull pain emanating from her wrist, where was she? She seemed to be lying in a bed somewhere. It took her a moment to realise that her clothes had been removed and that the only thing covering her was the sheet from the bed. Looking around she started to notice the familiarity of her ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 10: Invasion In Two Fronts “Oh, come now, Caranthir. Let us be civil about this. Follow me downstairs, if you would.” Ancano said. “Just let her go.” “Tut tut. You get her back when we come to an arrangement. Now then, the basement.” I begrudgingly headed down into the cellar. “Door on your ...
Posted Sotek
byDespite the fact that the sun had started to set, Sotek could still hear the Companions following some distance behind. “Don’t they ever give up?” He was tired and hungry after running for hours in an attempt to try to break away from them but their pursuit of hi...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“Risk the torch?” Äelberon asked in a hushed whisper. Asking permission? Of whom? The scholar in him gave him the answer he wanted and Äelberon removed his pack from his shoulders, detaching the torch and holding it under his arm while he rummaged through...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with thes...
Posted The Wing
byWarning! Proceed with caution, for this chapter contains the following: coarse language Cludder-clack cludder-clack went wheel and hoof over cobblestone. Polyxena sauntered along the droll road, shivering and glum. Felanyl and Ethdal were singing old working songs about...
Posted Sotek
byThe Black Wolf ran behind a boulder and stopped for only a few seconds, just enough to gather his wits and see where he actually was. There ahead was Ivarstead so he ran towards it at full speed. “Wow, you can run some. So what’s your plan?” Sheogorath stated in his ty...
Posted Pinkie
by============================================================================ Warning! This series contains strong language, strong sexual themes and extreme gore, it is not for filly's or colt's eyes! It also may contain spoilers to Fallout: Eqestria! If you are are young or uncomfortable with these...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ The beast was denied its kill and growled at me, the denier. I was dwarfed by the dragon in all dimensions, yet we stood as rivals on equal ground. We were predators of a kind. “Losei Dovahkiin? Hi orin lost vrii!” It spoke. “I reject you as dovah, mortal.” Xehtasken called ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon sprinted past the first room, an embalming chamber, Koor close behind. He could hear the Dunmer’s cries of terror. He cleared the chamber and entered the first room of the catacombs and he saw him. Arvel was on the floor, his hand raised as a draugr wielding a battle ...
Posted Ctfgaming
byHybrid, chapter 5 We see Flavius waking up, Gro-bag wasn't in the room she must be readying up for the mission. The mission was to infiltrate a bandit camp near solitude. The jarl was paying ten thousand septims. They could use that money to become a guild, but there are a hundred bandits in that c...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 15th of February, 2015. Northward The Eagle’s Talon’s first assignment was to head north to Skyrim to investigate Maormer activity. After a brief shopping-related delay in the Imperial City, they set off to a Talon outpost in the marshes between Morthal and Solitude. On ...
Posted ProfessorChaz
byThe Darkness Foretolds Graves stand still, The horror lurks within stone, A monster lives, deep in the bone. It haunts your mind, It will never disappear, It knocks on your skull, That is the essence of fear. Paths can lead to consequences, very unfortunate at times, Your future is in yo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Contains adult themes (mild sexual situation and foul language) 13th of Morning Star, 4E 202 A month, Äelberon thought as he rode slowly up the dirt path that led north from Riverwood towards the imposing stone barrow that loomed on the mountainside, a month. It...
Posted Lazy
byWarning: This chapter contains Lissette-level length and feels. The powerful smell of fungi and humidity hung about the dank air. The vampires had been here, so she was confident that no more would follow her. The first few had been enough. Harkon and his cronies were efficient like that. Traversing...
Posted jevo
byHer dark braid flew through the air as she dodged and ducked away from the arrows that flew through the air around her. The brigade of five still ran behind her, Imperial soldiers that had spotted her at a town three leagues back, they had been chasing her for quite some time and the Witch grew tire...
Posted Accursed
byWarning: Frequent use of strong language Standard Issue Journal #102200 Issued to: Ralph Baker, First Recon Dates of Service: 2280-2285 As a man long before my time once said: “I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought with, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and st...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byBook of Ruling Kings Chapter Two AMONG A CACOPHONY The description of Veloth's dream set the hairs on the back of my neck up. I had no idea what it meant but it was definitely worrying. Was it a prophesy of some kind, a curse or just stress? He had been under a lot of stress as of late. His fam...
Posted ProbsCoolerThanYou
byA Terminal Case The squat brick building stuck out like a sore thumb, being surrounded by wasted buildings. So naturally, I approached it. The door put up a fight, being the only part of the building that seemed in disrepair, and, after checking for tripwires with a little probe, which I stuck unde...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning: Contains adult themes (nudity, foul language, drug use) Flavius woke with a start, his body again soaked with sweat. He let out a low groan, his head pounding from his latest nightmare. He could never remember them. He wanted to, but he couldn’t. Images mostly; of hi...
Posted Sotek
byAela spent the next few days living in her own personal hell. Despite the Harbinger's best efforts, she kept mentally torturing herself. She hated having to go down the stairs to the Under Croft. Just the thought of the corridor made her go pale and her forehead glisten from the cold sweat...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byWith a loud crack-tinkle the brandy balloon shattered into a thousand pieces, showering the bar-top with glass. Darnit! thought Al, That's the third one this morning! After more than a month of preparation, scavenging, building and renovation, one would have thought that Al could polish a glass by ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 9: A Family Realized I spent the next days recuperating from my experiences. Erissa fussed over me with great concern and Colette grudgingly helped the healing process along. When I could finally walk well enough to return to a normal schedule, I returned to my education. For a week I learne...
Posted Paul
byThis month we're going to shine a light on one of our resident CB hosts whom ShinJin has dubbed: The Builder’s Builder. Shin did an amazing job of showcasing her incredible array of builds and you should definitely check out his Spotlight for an in-depth look at, in Shin’s exact words, "phenomenal w...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 7th of February, 2015. Arcane Knowledge After a restful night in the Arcane University, the party had a morning meal with the Master Wizard, an Imperial by the name of Lucius Sabellius. He informed the group that they had the day to themselves while the Archmage began his...
Posted Sotek
byThe two moons had just dipped below the skyline when Red started crying out as if she was a wolf possessed. Both Kodlak and Tilma’s eyes suddenly opened from the horrific noise to find both Farkas and Vilkas sitting at a table with a pack of playing cards evenly divided up between them both. ...
Posted Lazy
bySorine Jurard clung onto the cold stone walls of the ruined Dawnguard fortress. Battered and exhausted, she grasped her crossbow tight in preparation for the worst. Though she doubted she could gather enough focus for a true shot, the contraption was made of heavy dwarven metal and one good hit to t...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byVilkas was waiting for them just inside the gate; squinting his eyes in the sunlight. It was not difficult for Äelberon to read the relief on Farkas’ twin’s face when he saw the both of them. He understood. He was very glad to be home. Home… Jorrvaskr trul...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 1st of February, 2015. Enemy Within After a day of respite in Senchal, Kitashi and Aethenar were recalled to the Altmer Embassy for another mission. Having recovered another of the Storm Orbs, the ambassador informed them they were to take it to the Imperial City for fur...
Posted Sebastian Willsburg
byThe Memories forgotten I The faint smell of blood drifts through the wind, You feel the nauseous pull of death Darkness surrounds your fallen shadow. Then you wake up, looking at the misty path. So this is the famed Sovngarde. The one in so many books, The one yo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byAfter hearing that battle cry, Farkas hesitated entering the chamber for what seemed like an eternity; his body tensely crouched against the stone cave wall, his sweat-soaked black hair plastered to his taut shoulders. He was trembling. Trembling! Him! He had changed back too fast and he was n...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 10th of January, 2015. Curiosity kills the Cat With the rest of the party searching for Maormer elsewhere, Aethenar and Licks continued their search for the forest ruins. They were joined by Kitashi, who arrived from Senchal with the Mages Guild’s map which Aeth...
Posted Sotek
byAs Red headed along the Undercroft corridor her ears pricked up at the soft echoing sound of a dripping tap. She slowly crept on all fours towards the direction of the water droplets almost like she was tracking them. When she came to the bathing room, she nudged the door with her snout and pushed i...
Posted Albino
by*This is Nebula’s, not mine; I’m reposting it with his permission.* "You should have acted! They're already here." "The Elder Scrolls told of their return." *panting* "Their defeat, was merely a delay." "Until the time after Oblivion opene...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by11th of Morning Star, 4E 202 The Tenth had seen Jorrvaskr abuzz with activity. There were several guests being entertained at the Mead Hall and Äelberon was certain that some of the Companions thought Jorrvaskr was being invaded by the Elves. He smiled at the pleasant mem...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
by"It's gonna be a warm one today!" Crestor called over his shoulder as he leaned out of the store room window, tapping his long black nails on the sill. The sky was aflame with dark swirling clouds, fire wreathing around them. A hot wind blew embers and ash across the barren, rocky landscape. The me...
Posted Xeelus
byThe band of brigands scurried out of the guards' lines of sight, taking shelter behind a nearby boulder. Lucky for them, Skyrim has a lot of those. All the better for taking them by surprise, as Gro-bag would say. Flavius could hear her masculine voice bellowing out those words as he thought them. ...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 6th of December, 2014. Fog of War, part 2 Licks and Aethenar returned to the shores of Vulkhel Guard to see the Maormer commander ordering his remaining men to charge into the city. Atop his great serpent mount, the commander was a truly fearful foe, even with support fro...
Posted Exuro
byAmari and Silver collapsed into the sanctuary of the meat locker. The battle raged on above, shouts trembled the earth above them and rolled like thunder. How did she always end up down here? She shivered at the memory of her last time in the cove, with the Toad. He was still there, bobbing beneath ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Fredas, 12th of Hearthfire 4E 201 Delphine was taking Reinhardt and I to a village called Kynesgrove, south of Windhelm. The knowledge she had to share with us along the way was shocking. She spoke of an ancient stone map that the wizard Farengar had recovered as his part of their coope...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 29th of November, 2014. It was also known as Maormer Age: Boatquisition considering the previous session was cancelled since everyone wanted to stay home playing Dragon Age: Inquisition instead. Bit of a shorter one this time. Fog of War Aethenar, Licks and Harry finally ...
Posted Meli
byMy name is Auguris Cedas, I am an auditor for the Imperial Treasury, this is an account of events that unfolded following my transfer from the administrative section in Chorrol. I crossed the border into Skyrim on the 12th of Last Seed, 4E201, the Emperor's administration had tasked...
Posted Ponty
byThis session was run on the 4th of October, 2014. Eagles and Serpents The adventurers reassembled this week with Elistan, Vriska, Harry, Licks, Zakar, Aethenar rejoining the fight to escape the island. They began their mission by ambushing the squad of Maormer searching the forge - a challenging ba...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
by~ READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING ~ This was a strange little experiment. Just something I whipped up while free writing. I was originally going to keep it to myself, but that seemed like such a waste... I thought it was good enough that I ought to share it. First, I want you to read this as you see it. ...
Posted Sotek
byDarkness, silence and stillness... Then a spark of life... For the last twenty four hours Red battled against Aela’s natural resistance to the beast bloods transformation. When Aela was in the threshold of extreme pleasure, Red could partake of her body and they would truly be as one and shar...
Posted Zane Sarkhan
byMy Name is Zane Arkor Sarkhan I lived in Valenwood with my family. My father is Turius Sarkhan he was a great mage who served in many battles he was a former master in the college of winterhold. My mother is Addylyn Sarkhan she was an amazing warrior in High Rock, songs were made about her during he...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byBook of Ruling Kings Chapter One A GOLDEN NOTE 'Hadik yagla en talje gher Resaynia ald. Ot muhrhag dayn. Osuhn almese'ag abahr sut ohm yalif sul'm devahr, Nerevar.....' The final words of the Song of the Hortator whipped around the heads of the Ashlander Velothi as it was carried away by the Bre...
Posted Ponty
byThe first session, Before the Storm, was run on the 27th of September, 2014. Before the Storm The adventure began in the city of Skywatch in Auridon, outside the local mages guild. Assembled in the training ground are a pair of Guild mages - Aethanar Carathryn, a High Elf bearing a scar over one ey...
Posted Sotek
by“Tilma!!! The door!!!” Kodlak yelled as he and Vilkas carried Sotek through the doorway and up the stairs to the main hall. The Harbinger literally dropped Sotek on the floor then turned his attention back to the door. Tilma had already shut it and secured it with a latch despite the fa...
Posted Liam
byDear Master Graegun, These are the first entries from bins VDCXII and VDCXXII. I proposed two entries per day, but I fear I may have underestimated the task. Because of this, and because I know you prefer substance over frequency, I will let the needs of the other projects dictate the pace of this ...
Posted Idesto
byAs usual, Flavius slept fitfully. Fleeting images, disembodied sounds, strange smells violated his sleep: echoes of a forgotten life. But that was every night; this night was different than most, even worse. Fearful visions of the day ahead combined with his fragmented memories, nightmares of past a...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byIt was cold tonight. Flavius held his chapped hands as close to the fire as he could without burning them and then placed them on the back of his neck, transferring the heat to the tight muscles there. It was the headaches again. The heat seemed to help. Several ragged looking ruffians sat around th...
Posted The Wing
byWarning! Proceed with caution, for this chapter contains the following: slightly coarse language ‘Who is that?’ A father, a son and a daughter stood with their heads tilted back, watching thin clouds drift past the tip of an upraised blade. This blade was made of sto...
Posted Accursed
byWarning: Graphic Injury Chapter 8: More Trouble Than They're Worth Quite a bit had happened in the days that we had been relaxing. The College, it seemed, had done everything but relax. Deep within Saarthal they found a giant glowing orb. It was covered in strange runes that didn’t match Daedric, Dw...
Posted Idesto
bySundas, Last Seed 23rd: Whiterun - The Pale As we walk on quickly, away from Stinks and his stinks, the terrain gradually changes. The tundra plains become undulating, then hilly; grass and vegetation gives way to rocky ground, and we start climbing. It's getting colder, and soon we're trudging thro...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ Chase’s training went on for three full days. The Greybeards had plenty of things to teach him, apparently, but I knew he learned new Shouts instantly. Those ‘three full days’ were being filled with pointless crap. I think he purposefully stretched out the training by waxing philosop...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note : Adult Themes After a good few hours of travelling, Vilkas decided to break up the boredom by taking it upon himself to act as Sotek’s personal guide. Throughout all of this time Aela was peacefully sleeping with her head in Sotek’s lap. Her hands loosel...
Posted Idesto
bySundas, Last Seed 23rd: Whiterun Hold Faendal and I have - finally! - left Whiterun city and are walking through the tundra and farmlands of its hinterland, along the path that leads to Azura and - I hope - answers. It's a typically pleasant and mild Whiterun day, and the feel of the fresh breeze a...
Posted Xedrot
byTurdas, 25th of Evening Star, 4E 201 A cave wasn’t a very good place to sleep, especially if you have a long journey ahead of you. By the time I woke up it was noon or later, not good for me. I packed up as fast as I could and walked to the road. I followed the road for a long time, taking bends...
Posted Vazgen
byIt comes as a great surprise to me that Todd has yet to receive his moment in the spotlight, but luckily we're about to correct that. Our resident master of all things Argonian (Sorry Tae) has gone by many names over his long tenure as owner of this wonderful fan site. Whether you know him better a...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes As the three Companions rode into view of the Winterhold stables. The young stable hand looked over to them with a bemused expression due to the fact that Aela and Sotek were both sharing a horse. Once Vilkas handed over his stallion, the stable hand led...
Posted Exuro
byShe drifted, unable to breath. With the poison coursing through her veins, Amari doubted she would have been able to take in breath even if she wasn’t underwater. Beneath the water, she gazed at clouds distorted by the river's refraction. A roaring filled her ears and soon white breakers fille...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
byJake: hey Mathias, do you have the same feeling about today? Me: yeah, and I don't like it. Entry 13 We headed out to Treva's Watch, me and Jake has a weird feeling about the Journey. we ran into some Imperial Soldiers, they were heading west. they had their Patrol dog with them, the dog is a Bloodh...
Posted Gnewna
by29th Hearth Fire Nurelion didn’t take the news well. I feel awful, even though there was nothing I could have done, but his life’s work, fulfilled and crushed in one moment… He pushed a few coins into my hand and practically collapsed into his bed. His assistant was ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 7: An Unwelcoming Greeting I pulled my hood up and walked back to the main building. The others were still sitting at the table. “Sorcalmo! I knew you weren’t tired. Look at you; my son a dashing Mer in Gilded armor. You remind me of myself.” “Hm. Well you wanted war stories. Here's the whol...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ I smelled water ahead. Heard it dripping and sloshing too. Not good. Thought maybe the tunnels ahead might’ve flooded. Never was much of a swimmer… ‘Course I was getting worried over nothing. The water I smelled came from basins. As I slowly crept into a tall rock chamber, my torchli...
Posted Xedrot
byTirdas, 23rd of Evening Star, 4E 201 The Skyrim wilderness was unforgiving. Even with a fire my hands felt like they were going to fall off. I write this only because I feel like I’m going to die, and I want someone to know my story. My name is Namlin, a Redguard born in Cyrodiil and raised t...
Posted Idesto
bySundas, Last Seed 23rd: Whiterun Faendal and I are in the Bannered Mare in Whiterun, lingering over a few drinks. We've had a disagreement about where we - I! - should go next. He thinks we should climb a bloody great mountain to shout at some bearded old hermit weirdos. I disagree. The drink is g...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
byJake and Melissa: Hey look a Dragon! Entry 11 We arrived to the Hunter's camp near Moss Mother Cavern, the camp was small with three hunters inside, there was a buck on a table about to be ripped open. there was meat on the fire. the smell of meat stirred something inside me and I started to feel re...
Posted Sotek
bySotek groaned as his eyes flicked open to see the horizons color change from pitch black to blazing oranges and reds as the sun was just starting to climb. The night itself still clung on to the last ruminants of darkness before giving up the sky to daybreak. Most of the stars them...
Posted Gnewna
by22nd Hearth Fire In the Ivarstead tavern, Vilemyr, I think it’s called. Finally warm again. That’s the trouble with monks, especially Nord monks, they’re quite happy to live in chilly stone halls with high ceilings near the top of a mountain. I have a new Shout. Whirlwind ...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 6: A Brief Vacation “To Oblivion with it!” I yelled, dropping Onmund’s body to the ground. The others had gathered and had watched my desperate attempt to save him. Tolfdir and Valund went back into the tunnel and continued through a passage hidden in one of the coffins while Arniel and I ca...
Posted Gnewna
by15th Hearth Fire Spoke to Rumarin. He took it fairly well. I don’t think he’ll tell anyone else. Gods, it’s a long time since I felt as though I could trust someone, it’s strange. He actually seemed more worried about me than anything. Well, no, he was also quite wor...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Tirdas, 9th of Hearthfire 4E 201 Ustengrav sat in Skyrim’s version of a swamp. It wore the familiar pine trees of Skyrim’s forests mixed with murky water and burgeoning fungal pods. A light mist hovered above the cool wetlands. It was a perfect environment for crustaceans, namely mudcra...
Posted Vault-Boy
byCrows circled above as the sun beat down on the desert floor. He was dying, and the desert knew it. The man was severely dehydrated; he hadn’t had a drop of water in three days. All rational thought had left him, causing him to wander the wastes in the full heat of the day. The Mojave was a dangerou...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 5: Past Regrets, Current Failures I returned to Winterhold and went to lay in bed for a time, contemplating of what that Bosmer had said. He was clearly insane. Wasn’t he? I shrugged off the thought and went to bed. I had a nightmare I hadn’t had in years. I dreamt I was back in the Great Wa...
Posted Gnewna
by12th Hearth Fire, morning I do not enjoy sleeping in a tent. Although the dog is quite nice to cuddle up to. I forgot to mention him, I think. Bought him outside Markarth from the stable hand. Rather a rash thing to do, but I was feeling a little sorry for myself, and he didn’t look h...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's note : Adult Themes Aela cautiously made her way back through the slaughterhouse as her ears strained to pick out the faintest of sounds. She was clearly on edge as she couldn’t hear anything. At this point she didn’t know whether it was better to have pitched...
Posted Allan
byheavy armor heavy shield blunt weapon destruction -sacred flame, flame strike alteration -spell mental restoration -turn undead conjuration -planar binding
Posted Sotek
byUpon entering the garrison the two Companions initially found themselves in a small entryway. The first thing that drew Aela’s attention were two werewolf heads impaled upon poles like they were trophies of earlier kills. Each one was positioned either side of the stairway al...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
byJake: hey bro, lets do some shopping before we head out. Entry 9 we woke up and headed out, as we were about to leave Whiterun... Melissa stopped and grabbed my arm.. she told me she forgot her Amulet of Akatosh that she left on the nightstand next to my bed. she ran back and grabbed it and a coat f...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 4: A Confusing Meeting Classes seemed to take forever, and they were made especially annoying by Collete's constant reminders to everyone that Restoration was valid of study. When she finally finished instructing us on the importance of non-magical procedures as well as magical, I decided to...
Posted Gnewna
by6th Hearth Fire Arissa went back to Falkreath, said she had some things to do. She’s a bit less oblivious than Rumarin. He asked me on the way over to the tower whether I’d mind introducing him to the woman I met in the library at Winterhold. Apparently he’s been thinking ...
Posted Accursed
byWarning: Mild Use of Strong Language Chapter 3: All is Fair in Love and War “How is he?” An elderly Nord voice asked. “Hard to say. Maybe another day until he wakes.” I woke up in a cold sweat, Thetri’s shouts and face branded into my memory. My head was killing me and I was in another new roo...
Posted Sotek
byGallows Rock was only a few hours away when Aela pulled back the reins of her stallion to bring it to a slow trot. Vilkas followed suit and gently bought his charger alongside hers. “What’s up now?” He asked as he scanned the ragged pathway which laid out ahead o...
Posted J.D. Primrose
byOndolyn Turdas, 27th Last Seed 4E 201 Thalmor Embassy Skyrim was a foul place. If it was not covered in snow, it as being set upon by dragons from the skies. And if you were lucky to avoid either of those, you were either putting up with casual Nordic racism in an inn or trawling through caverns o...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byTechnonomicon - Chapter 1 Solitude The door to the tavern opened, bringing with it a blast of icy air. The buzz of the patrons quietened as they looked up to see a gaunt, dark cloaked and hooded figure standing in the door way. It stepped through as the door closed silently behind it. The patrons lo...
Posted Accursed
byChapter 2: Making Acquaintances, Losing Friends *Warning: Very Graphic Injuries and Some Strong Language* I woke up early, my toes freezing. It was a mistake not getting under the furs the night prior. The draft in this room is startlingly strong. At least I was feeling less agitated today. ...
Posted Idesto
byLoredas, Last Seed 22nd: Whiterun The wind is fresh on our faces as Faendal and I continue our slow walk back to Whiterun. Having narrowly avoided another 'archery training incident' we walk as quietly as the night is still, lost in our thoughts of destiny, purpose, mysticism and legend. We walk e...
Posted Accursed
by“To Skyrim?” The thought of it nearly made me jump from my seat. My father nodded. “Yes. Skyrim. That damn cold snowy place up north. Lots of Nords. And, shockingly enough, the home of the only reputable institution of magic.” He poured me another glass of wine, as was ou...
Posted Moriche
byChapter VII On the Road Again The Hall of the Elements went quiet for only a second after Veryn collapsed on the floor. “Murderer! Murderer!” the first cries went up. Someone barrelled into Bricca's back, a clumsy move to try and disarm her and she knocked them away. It was Enthir, now scram...
Posted Exuro
byAmari must have fallen asleep at some point, for she was rudely awoken by the loud crack of a wooden spoon to the head. “Rise and shine! Now get to work; it’s almost breakfast time.” Old Hjorta seemed to be back to her normal self again. Amari blearily rub...
Posted Paul
byThe sands of time come for us all… Welcome, one and all, to this week’s hidden gem spotlight! This week, we have a speed demon up for show (And not the Michael Jackson kind) - Raidriar’s Mirage The Mirage even boasts the ability to perform a dual wield power attack four and a half times faster than ...
Posted Todd
byHello Vault Dwellers, Todd here with another exiting Fallout 4 feature! Today we're going to be looking at this video by FudgeMuppet, which offers some excellent information on how leveling works in Fallout 4 (with very little speculation involved). The video tells us how many perks will be availa...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"My Jarl... are you truly sure this is a good idea?" Falk Firebeard said worriedly, "I mean... you know what this woman has done." "She killed the Emperor as well as several other people afterwards. Yes, we know." The court mage Sybille cut in, "She may very well be the single most lethal assassin i...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 22nd: Whiterun I let out a sigh. A long one. We're on the road back to Whiterun, having killed a dragon. And I shouted at a crazy old Nord and sent him flying. After he was raving about me being 'Dragonborn', or something. Now these mad Nord guards look at me as if I'm some sort of god. I...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by7th of Morning Star, 4E 202 He sat at the edge of his bed sipping canis root tea, Koor dozing at his feet, and gazed upon the shining armor that was on display on the mannequin with tired, bloodshot eyes, a slow exhale of intense satisfaction escaping his lips. ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note : Adult Themes Aela slowly woke up from her slumber. She just laid there on her bed with a few animal furs draped over her. A small spider on a ceiling joist caught her eye so she watched it for a few minutes as it started spinning a web. Inside she felt hurt and betraye...
Posted Paul
byNo matter how high your Speech and Sneak skill in Fallout, there will come a time when you have to kill creatures. But which is the creature you like to kill the most? That's the topic of this poll. I've listed most of the feral creatures that can be found roaming the Wastelands. All you need to do ...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byTechnonomicon A tome forbidden locked in the shadows. A shadow master with the only key. A door to the darkness soon to be opened, To let in the shadows without to roam free Prologue It was twilight on the docks as the ship was moored. A gang-plank was pushed out onto the creaki...
Posted Paul
byOur Fallout Lore Group is really only just getting started, and many, many articles will be added over coming weeks and months. But there's already some great stuff there, including a full explanation of the Forced Evolutionary Virus courtesy of Mr Edd. The FEV plays a key part in the lore that supp...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note : Adult Themes Red slowly walked through the pack. All the wolves without question separated as they moved out of her way. Every night she would have to make the same journey and every time it filled her with dread. The black wolf felt sick, his stomach was turning while anger grip...
Posted Manhattan
byPrologue: New Beginnings "I pray to you, great Auriel, to give me safe passage and guidance on my treacherous journey." The person got up from the makeshift shrine to Auriel, then scooped it up and placed it in the open satchel at his feet. "I hate having t...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's: Note: Adult Themes Within fifteen minutes from leaving the Harbingers study, Aela, Vilkas and Sotek were ready for the task ahead. As they headed out from Jorrvaskr towards the main gate, Vilkas gave Sotek a stern warning. “We know you’re the Dragonborn, that you’re a ...
Posted Paul
byToday, QuakeCon attendees were treated to a brand new Fallout 4 demo chock full of new information. While there’s no footage of this panel, with thanks to Kotaku we have a round up of the most interesting details for you. There will be about a dozen possible companions, including Dogmeat, Mr. Han...
Posted The Wing
byWarning! Proceed with caution, for this prelude contains the following: gore Ruunen’s life was a frantic dance of gauze, blood pools and rainbows painted beneath his feet. From the waking of day to low noon, he was surrounded by mortality in a hundred forms – si...
Posted Paul
byMason has kicked off this forum post to provoke discussion and ideas sharing about how to make the front page of our site more exciting and enticing Obviously we have some limitations from Ning 2.0 - not to mention my scratchy understanding of HTML, let alone CSS. Fortunately we have Vazgen on han...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ I left Grosta to her mourning. She called for her son and took him inside their house. They had a good reason to postpone their woodworking, if only for a short while. Conveying the news of her husband’s fate had reopened my guilt anew. I saw a glimmer of sunlight reflecting of...
Posted Sotek
bySotek woke up feeling rough. He glanced around the room but everything seemed so foggy to him. It took a good few seconds for the walls and furniture to come into focus. His mouth was parched and he longed for a drink. His tongue slid across his lips to try to moisten them but it did not...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 22nd: Whiterun My head hurts. As I regain consciousness there's chaos all around: guards are jumping, shouting, running in excitement. "You did it! You killed the dragon!" "It wasn't just me; I just..." I start to say, then immediately think better of it. If they want to give me all the cr...
Posted Paul
byGreetings everyone and welcome to this week’s Hidden Gem Spotlight - Soulless’ Lightbringer, now some of you may already be familiar with this build due to HeroicXCV’s video which featured it. There are a few reason’s that it has been chosen for both a Spotlight and Heroic’s video. First of all thi...
Posted Paul
byOn June 17th, The Skyrim Blog morphed into being The Tamriel Vault. It wasn't universally well received - change never is! But the vast majority of people understood and appreciated the reasons, and the site has been building and moving forward ever since. Today I can tell you, via the wonders of ...
Posted Sotek
byLeaving the main gate behind, Sotek led the large mob like group of Companions through the plains district. Aela who was slightly lagging behind the others, slowed right down just as they passed the Warmaiden’s. “Vilkas, Farkas can I have a word”. The whole group...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byLove and Necromance The corpse lay limp and bloated on the cold stone slab, the apex of its concave surface ending in a small drainage hole that had been bored through it. A quiet trickle of fluid could be heard running down inside of it in the dim and dank chamber. A middle-aged woman stooped...
Posted January
byThe bleak Sun warily made its way into the sky. Thin veils of this Sun then fought through curtains and closed windows to reach men both dead and alive. One such soul lay slumbered, temporarily unaware of the desolation outside, dreaming of sweetness and hospitality in the most excess of amounts. A ...
Posted Vault-Boy
byThey had been marching for days. His feet were swollen and blistered and he could no longer feel the cuts in his wrists from the ropes binding him to the slave next to him. The man had told him his name on the first day but he had forgotten it several days ago. Was it James? No, my name is James, I ...
Posted Naeg Runs-Into-Walls
byThe story takes place in Morthal in a world where a certain hero never got the chance to fulfill his destiny. Alva's house Alva: "Oh that Hrogar! He brought back the wrong mead again! I said Blackbriar mead! NOT Honeyside! Hrogar: "I'm sorry master!!! Please punish me!!! *Hrogar unbuckles his belt a...
Posted Sotek
byFarkas was the first one to spot Aela and Sotek as they approached his group. He called out to them as he waved his hand high in the air as if to acknowledge their presence. In doing so he startled the Whelps who as one whipped their heads around in alarm. “Hey, it’s s...
Posted Naeg Runs-Into-Walls
byBASED ON A TRUE STORY(not really) It's just another normal day in Riverwood when Hadvar arrives with a fearsome looking blonde nord behind him. About an hour later the fearsome looking blonde nord comes out even more fearsome looking with an Iron helmet with badass horns, Iron Boots, Hi...
Posted Paul
byHere is another poll that spans the worlds of Fallout and Elder Scrolls... Which town in Fallout or Elder Scrolls do you most like to visit? Now, as I'm sure you will all leap to tell me, I have missed out some (perhaps I missed out your favourite?). There are, of course, too many to include - but...
Posted Todd
byEarlier today FudgeMuppet posted this video showing some of the more peculiar weapon customizations that they've found. Be sure to give the video a look and share your thoughts on it!
Posted Pau-Lius
byEvening in 188 trading post. Super mutant with white suit and black tophat sits next to bar and eats bighorner steak. - So how is the taste? - Samuel asks while drinking bottle of beer - Great, best thing I ate recently, I have to leave some tips after that. - super mutant answered happily. - N...
Posted Sotek
byAs they passed the stables, Sotek gathered up a few plants. There was one in particular that he was quite pleased to find. “Here eat this”. As he spoke he passed Aela a Purple Mountain Flower. She laughed at the suggestion. “I’m not eating a flowe...
Posted Paul
byHere we go again with our weekly Deathmatch, as we offer up low ranking Character Builds in a desperate battle for survival. This week Elysium has plumbed the depths of the Bloodworks to find six combatants for the Deathmatch - and here they are: The Black Panther by Nihilismind Constantine by Th...
Posted Paul
byDon't think there's anything new here, but its good to see it brought together in such a cool and evocative video..
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note : Adult Themes Sotek had been lying there in Aela’s bed for hours. During all this time he never moved or even stirred except for just his slow steady breathing. Aela laid next to him, cradling him in her arms. She felt tired, she was tired. She spent m...
Posted Idesto
byAuthor's note: contains violence Last Seed 22nd: Whiterun A bloody dragon, again?! Just when I thought things were starting to go my way for once! Irileth has rushed into Farengar's study, shouting "You need to come at once; a dragon's been spotted near the Western Watchtower: let's go!" an...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byKodlak Whitemane sat heavily at his seat at Jorrvaskr's mead hall and picked at his venison stew, the cooked leeks and chunks of potato already separated onto a discreet pile behind a loaf of bread. It was his favorite dish still, despite the leeks and potatoes, but he had no appetite tonight,...
Posted Paul
byUnless you've been living in a vault these past few weeks, you'll have noticed that we have shifted the focus of our site in the direction of Fallout 4, whilst also strongly supporting Elder Scrolls. Now that the rosy glow of E3 is over, we need to start planning and preparing for the release of F...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byEntry 15 My life has changed. This may be my last entry. For a while, at least. I am somewhere in the mountains on the border between Skyrim and Cyrodiil. I am tired, freezing, starving and burdened with a great responsibility. But I will not shirk it. It is time to take control of my life. L...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
bySkjor: Ready to enter for your Gift? Entry 7: Jake and I entered the Under Forge after Skjor... Aela was already there and in her beast form.... Aela's Fur was Ginger and she was three inches taller then I am... Her breath was foul and she was sweating.. I accepted the blood, it felt weird and nice ...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek laid there on his bed, one thing struck him more than anything else... Aela was right, he was exhausted. He replayed events trying to find or remember some clue he missed as to why the Shadowscales were after him but slowly his tiredness overtook his mind and he fell aslee...
Posted Paul
byAfter running head-to-head for a while, Fallout New Vegas has pulled ahead in our poll to find our favourite Fallout game. That got me pondering the question ‘why’? So here are my Top 7 Reasons why Fallout New Vegas is better than Fallout 3…. 1. Better world map Bethesda specialize in ‘open world’ g...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
byJake: Hey Bro, I'm heading out to hunt for a while. Me: ok Jake, See you in the mourning. Melissa: Hey Mathias, I love spending time with you. Can I sleep with you for tonight? Me: I love being with you too, and sure. Entry 5: Man, that felt good sleeping with Melissa.... Melissa is one cute Dunmer ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWarning - Foul language. For mature readers. 1st of Morning Star, 4E 202 Äelberon threw his remaining tea into the cooling embers of his campfire, the water hissing into steam as it hit the hot wood, and he looked up at the sun, squinting, while he finished an eidar chee...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 10th, 4E 201--- Delphine’s mind was till now astounded by Yvienne’s superior display of magical insightfulness. It was but expected of her. She was herself a witness to the Nord’s immense control over Arcana, and the repertoire of spells and tricks that Yvienne possessed. Moreover,...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ “Don’t touch those,” Falura said, caught up in her reading. I took my hand away from the stack of books and reclined in my chair with an elbow on the armrest, fist in cheek. “There a problem? I can read too, can’t I?” I said in a mushed voice. “I’m cross-referencing sources. I want t...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byEntry 14 Arkay knows what day it is now... I have just awoken in the Moorside Inn in Morthal. I'm so groggy I can barely write but I need to get this down before I forget. The local apothecary, Lami, has just told me I have been laid up in the inn for the past two days, semiconscious and delirio...
Posted Paul
by(The Picture works as a Link for once) Have you heard the the Story of the Way-Maker? I thought not, few have. They say that when the End Times begins, the great and all-powerful HoonDing shall arise once again. Arise to carry the star children into the next Cycle. The HoonDing has always lead us ...
Posted Paul
byKeen followers of PCOutcast's excellent 'Let's Play' series will already be aware of this, but for those who need a prompt I thought it would be good to mention the latest play through is The Heretic by Mason. Many of you have been asking me to play this build for over a year, so here we go. I'm pl...
Posted Sotek
bySotek and Vilkas were about an hours walk away when Whiterun had a visitor. A female Argonian clad in blackened leather armor entered the main gate then made her way to Jorrvaskr. She however completely blanked everyone’s attempt at saying hello as she walked through the city...
Posted Exuro
byThe Toad blocked the only exit from the room and savored each step he took towards Amari. The shadows cast by the torch danced as if they too were eager for what awaited. The heat grew as he approached to the point that she had to turn from the sweltering flames. She was alone, but the poisoned stea...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
byMe: A certain Orc never cleaned out Silent Moons camp. Jake: I did but you know bandits. Me: yeah Entry 3: Cleared Silent Moons camp and found some bandits with nice enchanted gear which I disenchanted and went back to get the Sword for the Redguard warrior in Whiterun, it was in the camp east of th...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 22nd: Whiterun Back walking through the Whiterun market we get the now-familiar smatterings of half-heard conversations, and everyone trying to tell us something or sell us something. Leaning on a post outside Belethor's in what seems to be his 'spot' is a familiar and not unfriendly looki...
Posted Paul
byEmer has kicked off this discussion in Vault 111 Today I found myself thinking about possible benefits of having customizable bases and/or settlements in FO4. I'm already considering the possibility of having a trap-laden base that I use to lure enemies to their deaths, but obviously I'm still not s...
Posted Paul
byThose of us of a certain age will recall the venerable power ballad 'Can't fight this feeling' by 1980s band REO Speedwagon. Now, I cannot imagine what would inspire someone to make a parody of this hair-metal classic based around the burning desire to play Fallout 4. But someone did... I've been w...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another poll and we are turning the spotlight onto Fallout this time - and asking Which is your favourite Fallout game? We have the contenders in the poll, going right back to the venerable third-person game back in 1997 (sadly I am old enough to have played it when it first came out.....
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byEntry number 13 - About 2 days after the last entry I'm sitting in the Bee in Barb in Riften, nursing a strong Argonian cocktail, two black eyes and a broken nose. And I think my right big toe is broken too. One of these days I'll learn how to fight, keep my mouth shut or control my temper. Fat chan...
Posted Sotek
byThe next morning Sotek awoke in his own bed but usually he would spend the night with Aela. Sometimes just because she didn‘t want to be alone, and on other nights they would just talk about the companions, her life, or even about Skyrim. However every so often she w...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
bySevria woke from her tormented sleep, to the sound of birds singing their morning song. Briefly she was absorbed by the natural beauty of the Rift, before reflecting back upon what she'd done and wiping the tears from her face. She hadn't just stolen something and framed an innocent man for the crim...
Posted ShyGuyWolf
by"Hey Mathias Wulfe, It's Jake The Orc, I'm letting you know that you should head to Skyrim and met me there. Sincerely, Jake Entry 1: Man, it was a big hassle getting to Skyrim. I was captured by the Imperials, they thought I was a mercenary for a army called "Stormcloaks" and took my gear.... But g...
Posted Reeve
byI was born in a noble House with great battle tradition in Cyrodiil. There, strength meant everything, something I had not at the time, also, being the lord's son made my situation even worse. I truly had no talent with magic nor with the blade, only thing I could do was make a few shots with...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 22nd: Riverwood - Whiterun Well, this is awkward. Faendal and I are doing our best to be as masculine as we can. We'd talk about girls: their merits, their assets, our conquests, etc., the way young Mer do, but both of us seem only to be able to think of one girl. Camilla. Or 'Milly', as I...
Posted FishDout
byDistractions get you killed. A majority of the Whiterun Guard force was posted at the mouth of a mountain pass, waiting on the verge of war for orders. Castle Dour had sent a small unit of imperial soldiers to aid them in their attack, and now numerous patches of brown leather dotted their ranks, p...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byEntry 12. - I have given up on the date for a while, every day is a bit of a blur at the moment... I am now sitting at a campfire, fed, clean and dry, with a belly full of mead and probably the safest I have been since coming to Skyrim. I think. So picking up where I left off, I was sitting downsta...
Posted Paul
byWe're coming to the end of Artifact Week, in fact this is the last day. But before we wrap up we have one more feature for you.. This time we have something fresh and written especially for this theme - its a thoroughly comprehensive and very enlightening guide to the Artifacts of Oblivion from Karv...
Posted Paul
byAs you know from previous announcements we have been inviting people to make a new background for our new site. Well, the Photoshop geeks have been at work, and now its time to choose... Here's what we have. There are no less than eleven potential backgrounds for the site, each taking elements of El...
Posted Sotek
byGreymane stepped out of the cave into the evening moonlight. As the shadows from the trees trailed across the landscape, he looked down at his own shadow which was long and drawn out as it reached out to all the wolves in his pack. He was the Alpha male, and she was late. As he ste...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDiary entry 10 - 10th of Sun's Dusk - College of Winterhold I am feeling very shaky right now. I am sitting in my own dorm room in the College of Winterhold having just been visited by the principle. I have been here a few days and I can tell you that they have been somewhat disturbing. Let me star...
Posted Tae-Rai
byChapter Two ~ ~ ~ Titan of the Ashlands ~ ~ ~ Again and again, the soldier lashed out at me, his fist pummeling itself into my flesh. “Talk, elf! Tell us who you are!” Idiotic human. He was trying too hard to get my tongue to waggle. But I, Titan of the Ashlands, was not about to give it up so easil...
Posted Sildriel
byThe Dragonborn found himself ambling along the trail towards Riverwood. ‘Amble’ perhaps was a litotes unagreeable towards the situation. His gait was more of a heavy canter, one armor-clad boot tromping in front of the other, the snow groaning against the abusive behavior of one fiercely i...
Posted Sotek
byAuthor's Note: Adult Themes Aela spent the early evening with Sotek in the main hall. They both sat on the floor near the fire pit in ‘their spot’ toasting some buns on splits. After looking around the hall to check there was no whelps about, Aela started talking in a hushed whisper. ...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDairy entry 8. Date - 2nd of Sun's Dusk ( I actually know the date for a change) So I made it to Dawnstar without incident, except I could no longer feel my buttocks - the boat owner gave me a pair of ragged pants which weren't very warm... I got to Dawnstar with virtually no money but there was wo...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byWe were born to cry. We were born to sigh. The Sundered’s only cope Is to always cry. Tower razed by burning sky, Darker days for Elves are nigh The Sundered never hope, We can only cry… - Äelberon of Dusk, circa 0 4E 10t...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 22nd, Riverwood Author's note: may contain sexiness I manage to stagger to Faendal's house and into his bed. I presume he's around somewhere but I'm too tired and too drunk to notice, or care. Maybe he stayed at the Inn. I fall asleep quickly, but I'm restless. That encounter with...
Posted Paul
byOver the course of Artifact Week we have had a series of polls about Daedric, Aedric, Legendary and Classic Elder Scrolls Artifacts. Almost 2000 votes have been cast and we now have our finalists for a 'Poll of Polls' to determine the absolute favourite This poll is going to run over the weekend (so...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDiary entry 5. Date - near the end of Frostfall, it's bloody cold! So here I sit in the winking skeever. Since I last wrote I have become somewhat famous in Markarth. In a court jester kind of way. So humiliating! Anyway, I managed to make some money out of telling my hagraven story and selling sil...
Posted Sotek
byIt was almost pitch black in the room. The only light source was from an oil lantern which was turned right down low. Silently a slim figure in the shape of a girl crept towards the bed. She stealthily climbed over Sotek who was sleeping peacefully and positioned herself against the wall b...
Posted Paul
byIt's Artifact Week here in the Tamriel Vault, and what better build is there to shed light on than the wielder of everyone's favorite daedric artifact, the Ebony Blade. This week we're casting the spotlight on the Web Spinner by MoLoLu. The Web Spinner is a clever agent of Lady Mephala, the daedric ...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 21st, Riverwood When we feel ready we slowly stagger to our feet; it's more than time enough that we were back out under the open sky. I feel like a changed Mer. The great loot I took from this strange place, the joy of killing, the satisfaction of doing what I came here for in finding the...
Posted Paul
byWell, we have reached Thursday in our special week of 'flash polls' for Artifact Week. And today we turn back the clock, and turn the spotlight onto those classic artifacts from Elder Scrolls lore that, for one reason or another, didn't make it into Skyrim. I've chosen a bunch of artifacts from Obli...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ The dragon was about to burn Chase alive. I’d thought I was too late. But I shot an arrow at it anyway, just hoping I could distract it. Then Chase sprang up and stormed the dragon. I held my breath and watched him run right into its fire. I thought he was dead. Who could survive tha...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDiary entry 4. I have lost track of the date again. So again I am sitting around a campfire, sporting new bruises, cuts and magika burns. Since my last entry I joined the stormcloaks in an ambush on an imperial patrol (mainly because I had no choice). We hunkered down by some boulders by the road,...
Posted Xeelus
by((This short story uses a character from my collaboration Blog, The Aftermath. It can stand by itself, but would make more sense if you read the main story. At least chapter 5, anyways. Enjoy!)) Lenthil sat on a snow-covered rock, discouraged and frustrated. His freezing hand cradled his bony face...
Posted Breaker
byOur campfire’s flames flickered brightly, a comfort in the snow. The other three guards were all in high spirits – well, as much as we could be, sitting in the middle of the Winterhold wilderness – sharing wineskins and gossiping like old women. There were five of us in total; four around the campf...
Posted Idesto
byLast Seed 21st, Bleak Falls Barrow Facing this ancient Nord puzzle-door, I find the golden claw in my pack. Turning it this way and that, I see it! Yes, it's unmistakable: animal symbols on its 'palm', three of them. Wasn't that what Arvel said: "The key is in the palm of your hand"? Bear, moth, ow...
Posted Paul
byWant to go down the roleplay route AND have some fun with Artifacts? Well, how about making your own artifacts? Borommakot, one of our roleplay hosts, has just started a brand new thread on this theme, and is now inviting YOUR contributions. As he comments One of my favorite things about Skyrim is t...
Posted Paul
byAlbino, host in our Tips and Tricks group has been in touch with a tasty little tidbit for Artifacts Week. This is nifty glitch called Dawnguard Rune Shield Without Stamina Drain. As Albino comments, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Check it out!
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDiary entry 2. Date: several days after the last entry. I am in the night gate inn, nursing frostbite and multiple bruises from running my ass off in witch plate armor. I have spent my last few septims on a room and the first warm meal I have eaten in a week. I am partly drunk on mead but lucid enou...
Posted Paul
byThanks to everyone for voting in yesterdays 'flash poll', as we saw The Staff of Magnus and Auriel's Bow make it through to the Poll of Polls next weekend Today we are looking at what I've termed 'Legendary' Artifacts. Yes, its a bit of made up name, and perhaps somewhat controversial as I've hand-p...
Posted Golden Fool
bySofie kept her eyes to the floor as they moved further into the ruins. For the most part the hallway seemed to be in fairly good condition compared to the ruin's exterior and even was better than the passageways that split off from it at set intervals; each of which seemed to have caved in, and yet ...
Posted Gollum
by*Disclamer - Mature Themes The Ill and the Dreamer Filth. That was the first word that Kjald thought of when he entered the town of Morgenstern. All of the buildings were rotten to the core, like five year old apples. Loath...
Posted Paul
byHot off the press news just in... (hat tip to Mason) Fallout 4 has won 'Best of Show', 'Best PC Game' and 'Best RPG Game' at the recent E3 event. Our switch to a hybrid Elder Scrolls / Fallout site right not have pleased every loyal Skyrim Blog member, but this is surely further evidence that we a...
Posted FishDout
byCaution: Mild sexual themes and violence. Falk Firebeard stood dutifully at his place beside Jarl Elisif's throne, struggling to look concerned as one of the countless commoners whose complaints he endured each day explained why her problems were more significant than those of her peers. It was the...
Posted Rodur Foremaw
byPrologue - Verse of Vengeance From my grave to wander I am forced Still to seek vengeance long sever'd link, Still to hunt night’s shadow I have lost, And the lifeblood of his heart to drink. Ten Years Ago: The girl lay amidst the crumbling ruins of her home. Everything and everyone she had ever kno...
Posted Andrew Shepherd
byDiary entry - date: unknown, I am completely high on skooma and have drunk several bottles of alto wine. Where am I ? Rorikstead, I think. Who gives a s***? My name is Vianto. I am a witch hunter. Whatever that means. I came to Skyrim from High Rock, hearing about the rise of the dragons, and the...
Posted Paul
byWell we had a few technical gremlins yesterday, which stopped us really getting Artifact Week off to the flying start we had hoped. Thankfully they seemed to have been resolved by the boffins at Ning so here we are back on the front page A reminder that this week only we are having 'flash polls' - t...
Posted Tae-Rai
byChapter One ~ ~ ~ Sabina Marco ~ ~ ~ *twang!* The arrow was perfectly on point, slicing through the air, and slammed into the side of it’s target’s neck. The doe let out a cry of pain, before a second arrow struck it’s rump. It staggered, only to roll dead onto the grass below it’s hooves. Crimson w...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byWith the White River long behind her, Sevria's body was now brimming with warmth and energy. Speedily she rushed through the trees that dotted the lush forest around her, feeling closer than ever to the spirits of the wild. She felt rejuvenated, soaring with ease through the branches; it almost felt...
Posted Gnewna
by2nd Hearthfire Writing in the carriage, because I need to get this down. Arissa has been learning smithing with Eldawyn up at the Sky Forge. Made a silver greatsword for Gorr, I think Eldawyn either did most of the work or knows a fortify smithing ability spell, because Gorr was impressed. ...
Posted Sotek
byOver the course of the next three days Sotek worked hard forging the dragon bones and scales . During that time he had a few close calls with Aela. On one occasion he even had to hide under the river bridge by the Warmaiden’s. He finally managed to corner the Harbinger so he could ask that K...
Posted Moriche
byChapter VI Dungeons Deep and Caverns Old The Archmage looked ill. His normally blue-tinted skin had paled to some indistinct shade of yellowish grey and his eyes were only a dull dark red. Clearly, Savos Aren had seen better days and Veryn began to suspect that Bricca probably had a hand in hi...
Posted Paul
byThis week is a theme week - and this time we are looking at Elder Scrolls Artifacts There will be a series of posts, features and events around the theme of Artifacts. Look out for blog posts, polls, videos, pictures and posts from our archives. To kick things off we have our poll - but this week is...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes As Aela and Sotek traversed the plains heading south towards the lake, their path just so happened to take them past a small stream. Half buried In the mud that formed the banks were a few rocks which caught Aela’s attention. Due to the earlier tension betwee...
Posted Idesto
by4E 201, Last Seed 20th, Bleak Falls Barrow I think I feel …. happy. Down here in the depths of the dreaded Bleak Falls Barrow. The awful smells, the treacherous flooring, the dust, the rubble, the traps, rotting corpses, skeletons, giant rodents, ghoulish undead warriors intent on keeping the likes ...
Posted Exuro
byAmari pressed her back to the wall, ready to dash past the courtyard and into the kitchens at the first opening. Behind her she could sense the bandits’ auras milling about the dried and cracked grounds outside as they prepared for lunch. It had been over a month sinc...
Posted Paul
byIf you want to keep right to date with The Tamriel Vault then why not follow us on Facebook and Twitter? The Tamriel Vault Facebook page is regularly updated every time there is something new on the front page of the site. All you need to do is add a 'like' to our page and the updates will appear in...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byBattle... It was something Vastaril never formally learned. The art of warfare, the art of combat. Sure, she read the required reading, attended lectures at the Training Center, and passed exams that demonstrated to her superiors that she possessed the rudimentary knowledge needed on ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
bySevria's shivering body clung tightly to the floating log that carried her down the White River. Was she being taken out to sea? Was she to be lost in the open ocean, never to be seen again? Was this the fate that the men of Skyrim wanted for her? What had she even done to find herself in this situ...
Posted Sotek
byOn exiting the cave, the suns glare shrank the pupils in Aela’s eyes to mere pinpricks not that the others could tell because she squished her eyelids together. The vast contrasting difference from the dark confines which she was kept in for the two days before compared to the bright evening...
Posted Puppet Man
byPrologue Calvus awoke drenched in his own sweat as he had just suffered from an awful nightmare, he saw people in the streets dying and pained because of The Great Plague. Calvus made his way downstairs were he found his dying father still awake. "Father I had the dream again but it was different it...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byVastaril didn’t know how long she was out. She could still feel the warmth of his magicks and the hardness of her desk, and then she heard voices. His and others as she slowly drifted back. “Captain, they’re trying to break through the doors.” “L...
Posted Sotek
byAs Sotek’s force shout rumbled throughout the cavern, it was joined by two loud howls. The animalistic cries echoed downwards from the top of the shaft signaling the fact that Farkas and Vilkas who were both in their werewolf forms had started their attack. Red growled as she let out her ter...
Posted FishDout
by"... With our blood and our steel, we'll take back our home ..." A bard in the Bannered Mare was singing Imperial propaganda when the Hold Guard entered. The stringing of an accompanying lute carried its sound throughout the tavern, ensuring that, no matter where he went to seek peace, the Hold Gu...
Posted Tae-Rai
byHunter’s Rain Prologue ~ ~ ~ Unknown ~ ~ ~ Pain is a mere tool that separates the weak from the strong. Those who survive are destined to be great. Those who die were never worth living in the first place Rain... How I hated the rain. And here I was now, running through this festering swamp while th...
Posted Delidas
byWith the rising of the sun, day has all but arrived. Flooding, summer light imbues the rolling landscape with hues of pale green, and it is soon soaked up by the increasingly arid rivers and lakes of Suburbia. On the street of Rochester, just at the gentle bend in the road, not far from the ravenou...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes The crossing of the plains was easy enough, it only took a few hours to get to the base of the northern mountain range. From here Vilkas took over the lead as he had knowledge of the paths and trails through the mountain side. As they made their way up one parti...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 10th, 4E 201--- Blurry eyes. Squinted vision. The last shout further weakened his contused mind. His senses were yet foreign to the forced ingression of the shouting ability. He felt a part of his soul rip out into the shout. It certainly isn’t as simple as the Greybeards made it ou...
Posted Paul
byThe Evoker seems to be one of Paul England's least appreciated builds. However this build represents the focus on a single skill that is only boosted by other skills. Welcome to the Evoker. A build based around the destructive power of, well Destruction magic. As always I like to take a little bit...
Posted André Freitas
byHi there ;) My name’s André and it’s the first time I upload something on this site and I hope it’s interesting and somewhat inspiring… The Story of Ashtak-Cahd, the saved In the Padomay Ocean, lies a fleet of Argonians slaves re...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byNote - This entry in Äelberon's tale contains the following adult themes; male nudity, coarse humor, attempted rape, and vampiric violence. While nothing is explicit, it's recommended for mature readers. Her laugh was the loudest in the Lecture Hall and...
Posted Sotek
byWith still a few hours of riding to go before Markarth even came into view, a Nord man wearing a light leather outfit flagged down the wagon causing Bjorlam to tug on ‘Chestnut’s’ reins thereby bringing the cart to a stop. “We’re expecting someone from Whiterun. A So...
Posted Paul
byHopefully you all have realised the current site header (the banner across the top that says 'The Tamriel Vault' with two guys suited up in Power Armour) is temporary. It was put there just for the Fallout 4 Announcement and E3 hype. We now need something more permanent. And this is where you guys c...
Posted Idesto
by4E 201, Last Seed 20th, Bleak Falls Barrow Skeevers! We were right to be wary, and to descend the spiral staircase with our weapons drawn. "I've had enough of you!" Faendal shouts as he shoots. He seems to be finding the barrow too stressful already. "If... " whack! "you..." chop! "find - ow! - this...
Posted Paul
byWith more than 200 polls now posted on this site its pretty tough to come up with original ideas, but I think the site changes have allowed a fresh approach to polls. So I am proud to present the very first poll that is about BOTH Fallout and Elder Scrolls... This week we are looking at factions (or...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Tamriel Vault dwellers! This post is a follow up to my blog from last week called Wanted: your ideas for taking the site forward, which attracted over 100 comments. Thank you! It has been suggested that I might 'round up' the comments, signalling where the Admin Team are leading the site a...
Posted Xeelus
byMorose and I set off at about 7 in the morning, as we said we would. I said a quiet farewell to Lenthil before exiting the cave, careful not to wake him. Morose and I walked for a bit, until a sign stood before us. Right pointing to Whiterun, and left pointing to Riften. “You choose which way we g...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 10th, 4E 201--- The mild howling of the wind painted the morning with a serene aura. Delphine rode firmly on her horse, facing the swarm of thoughts cladding her mind. Dragons. Dragonborn. Thalmor. Conspiracies. The end of the World. Her eyes blankly met the distant mountain horizon...
Posted Exuro
byI’m drowning! I scream out and immediately regret it when I choke on icy seawater. Spluttering, I frantically search for the surface. It’s dark, the water clouds my vision, and I can’t tell up from down. I find a wood axe slowly sinking up and clutch on to it then swim down. My h...
Posted Sotek
byThe sun was climbing past the mountain ridge by the time both Aela and Sotek finally woke up. Heading downstairs Sotek skipped breakfast and just wandered off to the college. He buried his previous fears so not to upset or worry Aela at least until they arrived back at Jorrvas...
Posted Paul
byHere we go again with our weekly Deathmatch, as we offer up low ranking Character Builds in a desperate battle for survival. This week Albino has plumbed the depths of the Bloodworks to find six combatants for the Deathmatch - and here they are: Royal Assassin by Michael The High King's Ranger by ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThese next few blog entries are dedicated to my friend on Steam forums and the Tamriel Vault, Gnewna. Her own delightful blog character, Nerussa, a former Thalmor Agent, will have a prominent role in the next few chapters. “Vastaril!” A playful yet t...
Posted Idesto
by4E 201, Last Seed 19th, cont. The trip to the Barrow is uneventful. We have to walk back nearly all the way to Riverwood before beginning our climb to the gloomy old ruin overlooking the town that so frightened a young Hadvar. On the way we are attacked by a lone wolf, which I killed and skinned. W...
Posted FishDout
by'To unite Skyrim against its true enemies. To protect our citizens, that they may live in peace. To honour my brothers-and-sisters-in-arms and the Empire; and to gladly embrace death in the name of the greater good.' The Hold Guard observed his recruit listlessly. She was a wood-elf; brown-skinned...
Posted Paul
byAs you all hopefully have realised the current site header (the banner across the top that says 'The Tamriel Vault' with two guys suited up in Power Armour) is temporary. It was put there just for the Fallout 4 Announcement and E3 hype. We now need something more permanent. And this is where you guy...
Posted Xeelus
by“OUT OF THE WAY!” screamed a voice. I looked over. Someone was running right in my path! I leaped out of the way just in time, the man bolting through the burnt-up town like something was chasing him. A group of Draugr staggered past me a few seconds later. Something was chasing him! “Uh, do you...
Posted Todd
by----------------------------------------------------------- Gunshots ring out from all sides. Where am I? Bullets ricochet off of steel beams and shatter the remains of windows. Tall buildings, coun'less cars. Detroit? I don't know. I peer out over the side of the overturned desk ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ Break the fall. I tumbled down the cliff face, flailing to grab any handhold I could find. My claws dug into a gap but slipped away with the speed of my descent. Sharp rocks grated against me. I hit a protrusion in the wall and felt a crack in my chest before plummeting through...
Posted Sotek
by‘Oh my head hurts.. What the hell just happened? One moment I was in the yard digging up the old flower bed then Bang!!! I’m thrown into the wall. Jo!!! Where the hell is Jo? The house she was inside the house’. I staggered to my feet and made my way through the backdoor, ...
Posted Idesto
by4E 201, Last Seed 19th In our room at The Bannered Mare we take our time starting the new day, both still nursing sore heads but at least feeling rested. There's plenty of food and drink in the room so I take my fill. Whether or not it's free? Probably not: I don't care. That'll be Hideous Hulda's p...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by7th of First Seed, 185 4E They were going to rob him, thought several members of the Redguard crew while they holystoned the deck of their ship from their last encounter with the Thalmor. It wasn’t a Redguard vessel, but it was their vessel. Their girl. The Tava’s ...
Posted Todd
by----------------------------------------------------------- A voice grumbles in front of me. A hand presses the cold barrel of a revolver into my forehead. "You know too much, we can't just let y'go. Y'know that." As I move my hands, the rope that's binding them cuts into my wris...
Posted Xeelus
byI woke up nestled against a cave wall, with someone leaning on me. It was Morose. Great. Just great. I frowned. For a demon, he actually looked normal in his sleep. It was kind of unnerving. Then I noticed the burning smell in the air. I tried to crawl out from under him to inspect it, but my weak...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Sundas, 5th of Hearthfire 4E 201 It was snowing on the day of our battle. The clouds overhead were filled with holes like torn upholstery, through which the sun pierced rays of light. Rock spires and jagged terrain encompassed ...
Posted Idesto
byFaendal and I find our Inn! 'The Bannered Mare'. As soon as we walk in the proprietor, Hulda, welcomes us and offers us food and drink: an offer we don't refuse. As she's serving us she gives us some gossip from around town; she seems a friendly Nord, and all seems well. Then I ask her where I can ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes As Aela stood outside, she sniffed at the night air. She easily detected Soteks scent due to her enhanced wolf senses, let alone the smell of the fire which he had obviously lit. ‘Bloody fool should head back’ she muttered to herself. The th...
Posted Paul
byA week ago we transitioned the site from The Skyrim Blog into The Tamriel Vault. It's time to take a moment to take stock, reflect on things, look at how we are doing - and get some ideas for moving forward... I know that for some people the 'end' of The Skyrim Blog was painful. I'm sure all of us l...
Posted Idesto
byFaendal and I walk nervously through the vast expanse of Jarl Balgruuf's Great Hall. It seems to take an eternity. As we pass the enormous dining tables we are again accosted, this time not by an oafish Nord guard, but by a Mer - a Dunmer, no less: one of my own kind! "What is the meaning of this in...
Posted Ben W
byMyst Frost-Borne “How? How do you know my husband?” Amelie asked, still wide eyes with shock. And she wasn’t the only one. Tolfdir, Nelecar and Dagur shared her look. All eyes locked onto me, waiting for my answer. I rubbed the back of my head, ruffling the blue feathers atop my scal...
Posted Xeelus
byMy hands were swollen and uncomfortable from the cold. We were nowhere near someplace warm, and I was getting impatient. My legs were strained from all of the physical activity that I wouldn't even think of doing in Winterhold. I was very far behind Morose, who was still marching along heartily li...
Posted Sotek
byA few hours later as Aela made her way to the Inn, a mage from the college came running up to her. Her eyes narrowed as she felt her temper rise in annoyance at the mages constant ramblings. “Oh thank... Thank the nines I... Found you. The students..... They complained that Sotek was... was...
Posted Idesto
byFaendal and I descend the hill and walk across the farmland plains to the great city Whiterun without further incident. Conversation had been slightly awkward, and we walked in silence a lot. Despite being brother Mer he and I seem quite different. He spent some considerable time telling me the sor...
Posted Lazy
by(Formatting this later, I'm on mobile) What is this? Where am I? An endless surge of feelings and emotions is sweeping and churning my sides... Am I dead? Alive? Neither? What happened? ...Who am I? I remember...a ship...pirates... ~~~ Pyandonea was a land of isolation. Few of her denizens, the Ma...
Posted Exuro
byImage from: http://orcz.com/ESO:_Wayrest_-_Alley Witch! That was his last thought! Not maybe I shouldn’t threaten to throw girls into a pit full of skeevers or maybe I should have rethought those life choices that led to drinking skooma in a dank bandit cove? Amari gazed into the dark...
Posted FishDout
by'Duty? Since when has our duty to Skyrim involved sending children to their graves?' Shadows danced on the walls of Dragonsreach's main hall. Flames in its firepit flickered with life, throwing light in haphazard patterns throughout the Keep; and the blaze emitted a sultry heat that helped stave of...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes The black wolf’s eyes snapped open. Looking down he could see the pitch blackness of his fur in a vast contrast to the snow on the ground. Behind him he could feel the grey wolf’s presence, the Alpha wolf. He was standing there watching him, wa...
Posted Bryn
byI groan, feeling weak. My eyelids struggle to open. Eventually through much effort, I begin to awaken and take in my environment. I hear the sound of water crashing against the side of a ship. I see many men and women walking around and working their stations on the ship. I try to stand up, bu...
Posted Paul
byIn amongst the understandable frenzy over Fallout 4, we are all still excited for Elder Scrolls VI. OK, so it might be a couple of years away (at least) but its still fun to speculate... So here is a poll that asks an interesting hypothetical question: If Bethesda were to add another playable race t...
Posted Xeelus
byI woke up, not really sure where I was. "Uh..." I groaned. “Bah, you’re fine.” Said a voice. Morose. I then realized I was being carried by the brute, his face stoic, as always. "I-I guess?" I replied, rubbing my head. When I returned my hand to my side, I saw that my palm was coated with bloo...
Posted Paul
byHere's a nice little feature from our Elder Scrolls Classic Group. It's a post from The Lone Prisoner, one of the Hosts, extolling the virtues of the older Elder Scrolls games. Now, you may have noticed that we aren't the most active of groups, and that's partially on us, but that's also partially d...
Posted Sotek
byThat evening Sotek and Aela made their way to the college library to seek out Urag the librarian. As they entered the vast circular room, Aela’s pace slowed down to a stop as her eyes gazed around the hall. Rows and rows of book cases lined the outer wall while several circular book ca...
Posted Golden Fool
byIt was not what he had been expecting; while the ruins had been described to him, he still hadn’t prepared for what lay before them. To either side there were crumbling stone arches and spires that gave off the feel of a temple. In places he could see piles of cracked stone where some of the arche...
Posted Ben W
byWillem “So, boy… what happened to you?” Balgruuf asked me. Why was this ruler asking what he already knew… somewhat. I was still in steel cuffs when placed before him. Looking to the right, I saw a Dark Elf woman clad in leather armor. Her face had a stern expression on it, like at any wrong...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byFive days passed since Rikka had been apprehended... obviously Falk Firebeard was mistaken when he swore that the serial murderess would be hanged on the morning after she'd been captured. There'd been no word from the guards as to what was taking so long, or even the slightest indication that her ...
Posted Moriche
byChapter V Chamber of Secrets A dragon was soaring through the air far off in the distance, a dark speck against the snow-covered mountains of northern Skyrim. Its shrill cries echoed throughout the area, reverberating against the peaks and carrying onwards through the valleys. Veryn held in the...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byBruma, Cyrodiil, 185 4E, 5th of First Seed Äelberon studied the face of the old Orc that stood next to him at the double doors of a quaint stone and wood home with a tall tree in the front yard. Shoots of lavender and milk thistle were just beginning to peek from the snow...
Posted Paul
byThat's right folks, it's back again. Welcoming a new entry into the Workshop Success Story for the first time in a while. And to kick things back up is Golden Fool's Drunken Mage. I'll be starting off with a word from Golden Fool himself, By using the Workshop the members that commented not only ...
Posted FishDout
by(Note: Please read the Prologue before this chapter) 'Is this all the Guard is good for? Committing unspeakable atrocities and calling them acts of justice?' The dawn brought with it the grisly aftermath of the Battle for Whiterun. Blinding rays of sunlight streaked through the clouds, illuminating...
Posted Xeelus
by(Author's Note: Before I begin, I have to thank my friend Wolfythewolf13 here on the site for all of her help with this story. It is not my story, it is our story. I am only uploading this on my account because she is rather new here. So thanks a lot, Wolfy. Also, as of today, this story is by no me...
Posted Seeks-many-stars
by"Wake up Theron, its Seven o'Clock and we have a world to save", Pallas said as he shook Theron from his sleep. Pallas was a male Redguard and he was slightly lighter than most Redguards. Pallas was a trained assassin, him being in the Dark brotherhood and all. "What is it?", Theron said as he satu...
Posted Sotek
bySotek walked slowly towards the other students who were once again being lectured on the paramount’s of safety by Tolfdir. As Aela watched Sotek advanced across the vast hall, she felt her stomach calm down as she noticed the quiet but supremely confident pace which Sotek hel...
Posted Todd
byIMPORTANT: Since the URL change many of you have seen that you are unable to stay signed in to TamrielVault. The fix for this is really simple: reset your browser history! This will make it so that you can relog and stay logged in, so get to it! Disclaimer: no delicious cookies were harmed in this ...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Tamriel Vault dwellers Now that we've transformed the site into The Tamriel Vault it is time to start putting the building blocks in place for the eventual release of Fallout 4. As well as regular news features and our Fallout forum, that means setting up groups to hold Fallout content. We...
Posted Paul
byIt's time to feature another of our excellent stories and I've chosen Shinbira: Journal of a Survivor for this front page showcase. Idesto has uploaded 13 parts so far - and he's still in Riverwood, so this is a sedately-paced and detailed story! Goodness only knows how many parts there will be if...
Posted Paul
byTodd Howard pulled a proverbial rabbit out the hat with his announcement about Fallout Shelter - with the kicker at the end that it was available in the App Store right away. Well, it turns out that Fallout Shelter has been a runaway success. Right now it is #1 in the Apple App Store, and threatens ...
Posted FishDout
by'This must be it, then. The calm before the storm.' The day's last light painted Whiterun hold's grassy plains vivid crimson shades. Towering over surrounding structures, Dragonsreach cast an ominous, jagged shadow over the southern prairie that engulfed whole buildings, and outlined a path to the...
Posted Idesto
byCamilla and I find Faendal back at the mill, lustily chopping away at a log of wood, a whistle on his lips. My discrediting his love rival has made me very popular with him! It wasn't exactly the hardest thing I've ever had to do: the bard Sven firmly planted his big fat Nord foot in his big fat Nor...
Posted Paul
byGreetings faithful site members As you know from my previous posting, we are making a lot of changes to move the site from being a Skyrim-centric site to one which is focused on the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises. Part of that is to give the site a new name to reflect the new direction. We did...
Posted Moriche
byChapter IV Stay Awhile and Listen Shadowmere. An immortal horse of Daedric origin that preferred to eat meat and the flesh of her enemies. She'd be a powerful ally and it surprised Bricca that Astrid would give up the horse so soon and easily. Then again, the matron did not ride her often and ...
Posted Moriche
byChapter III Killing in the Name of Both the city of Windhelm and its surroundings were grim and dark. Bricca pulled up her woollen scarf again in a vain attempt to keep the thick flakes of snow out of her nose and mouth. The icy north-eastern wind flogged her clothes and attempted to pull back...
Posted Paul
byHello everyone, today I bring you yet another build that never escaped the clutches of the lower ranks but deserves hire. A build that flew under a lot of people's radar and is back for more. The Bloodthirster by Borommakot is a Vampire Beast, by that I mean he will rip through any and all prey t...
Posted Moriche
byChapter II Halls of Stone The bright copper curls of the little girl shone in the sun as she skipped away. It was a warm Sundas in the east of High Rock, already far past noon. As one of her friends counted down the girl darted away to the barn, certain that she wouldn't be found there. She ...
Posted Moriche
byChapter I She Sells Sanctuary Pain. It was all the prisoner knew as he sat huddled against the wall, listening intently for any sounds that pierced through the darkness. The only thing he heard were the tormented screams of the others reverberating through the halls. He would be safe as lon...
Posted Paul
byStellar news has been revealed at the Microsoft E3 Press Conference: Fallout on the Xbox One console WILL support user made mods! Yes, you read that correctly. People who play on Xbox One will be able to load and play mods made on the PC, for free. Isn't that amazing? Here is the footage from the M...
Posted Tae-Rai
byHello all, Tae-Rai here, posting on behalf of Emer who is sadly too busy to post this. For those who are unaware the Uncommon Races is a cooperative feature between the Live Roleplaying Group and The Story Corner, and we think it is going to be a very fun way to introduce the "uncommon races" to th...
Posted Paul
byWell, you've got to hand it to Bethesda. They know how to fan the flames of anticipation for their major releases.... From the minute that Todd Howard walked out onto the stage last evening for their pre-E3 Presentation in front of cheering and hollering fans and game hacks, the whole event had the ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byDisclaimer - This blog post contains sexual (aftermath, implication of nudity) and violent content. Recommended for 17+ readers. Äelberon left Markarth for a moment and took a deep breath as he walked to the stables. He could not be seen by the Thalmor. Damn it, he hated ...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Last night we got an exciting peek into the upcoming world of Fallout 4, in which we saw all sorts of new features, baddies, equipment, and locations for us to use and interact with in this new universe. Fortunately for us, our resident Fallout Expert, Bryn, was able to write ...
Posted Sotek
byOnce Sotek ‘recovered’ from Aela ‘beating him up’ they both headed to the college to meet the other students who were already waiting in the courtyard. All the mages were surprised to see Sotek in armour but they accepted it. The other students however laugh...
Posted Exuro
byDamn it! Boil already! Amari glared at the defiant nine-cursed tub of gruel, or was it eight now? It was a crime to worship Talos, the hero-god of man, these days. Amari had nothing else to do, but the pot tried her patience nonetheless. She settled for staring vacantly into the d...
Posted Sotek
byThe moment Sotek and Aela walked inside the Inn, all the patrons along with the maids fell deathly silent as their eyes fell upon Sotek. The innkeeper Haran chuckled as she beckoned Sotek towards the bar. Sotek’s eyes flicked towards her but then fell upon a chair near ...
Posted Mannimarco
byThis is the Prologue for a Multi-Chapter Story made By Seek-many-stars and Mannimarco. "Tyra Snake-Hand. No name put as much fear in the hearts of Man, Mer and Beast alike as hers. She is a vile woman. Talented in Necromancy and its dark Rituals among the likes of The King of Worms and The Wolf Qu...
Posted Sotek
byAs soon as the carriage approached Winterhold a large black shadow swooped overhead blotting out the sun. A red dragon came hurtling down the mountainside gliding just above the ragged terrain before it came to a halt hovering just above the Inn. Everything glowed a bright orange as the ...
Posted Paul
byHere we go again with our weekly Deathmatch, as we offer up low ranking Character Builds in a desperate battle for survival. This week Elysium has plumbed the depths of the Bloodworks to find six combatants for the Deathmatch - and here they are: The Night Witch by Cheshire Darwin Torres Priestess ...
Posted Idesto
byI'm now nearly ready to go. There's just one more thing before I leave Riverwood. Hadvar. Where is that crazy Nord? I find him back in Alvor's house. Thankfully, I don't see Sigrid there. What I'm about to do goes against my every instinct, everything I've believed for most of my life. "So, Hadvar,...
Posted Paul
byOver the past couple of weeks, behind the scenes, we have been thinking and talking about the likely impact of Fallout 4, and the future of the site. It's now time to open up this discussion to everyone - and your views are welcomed on this important topic. I think quite a few of us held out some h...
Posted Idesto
byI reach the safety of the shop across the road from Alvor and Sigrid's house: the Riverwood Trader. Inside a man and a woman are arguing as only two people who know each other very well can. Married, I'm guessing, or brother and sister. Apparently they've had a break-in but the robbers only took on...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Well that was fast . In only two day's time, we've managed to not only meet but completely surpass the $700 goal! My hat goes off to you all, because you made this possible! Thank you to everyone who donated, and a HUGE thank you to the following people: Tae-Rai Edana Mason Ka...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by31st of Evening Star, 4E 201 He walked slowly, leading her gently by the reins. She was not limping in pain yet, but he could sense her discomfort. She was grossly off-balance. It happened when they encountered a band of forsworn, the “madmen” of the Reach as they ...
Posted Idesto
byBy the time Hadvar and I reach Riverwood it's dark. My fight with the wolves has somehow left me feeling stronger and tougher. Maybe it's something to do with that strange encounter with the 'Guardian Stone'.* As you'd expect for the time of night the town is quiet. One or two people wander the stre...
Posted Lucid
byThis Entry Contains Violence, Nudity and Coarse Language. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Esbern awoke to a sudden screaming that cut through the peacefulness of the early morning hours. "Mara have mercy, that gave me a fright." The woman behind the counter said in exasperation. "What's the matter?"...
Posted Idesto
byHadvar & I run on together, our footsteps crashing heavily on the stone pathway loud against the gentle sounds of evening. I'm surprised to see, after coming out of the Keep where we kept going further down underground, that we seem to have come out on a hill. The path before us heads steadily d...
Posted Medieval
byAfter I had a rest with my guild crew, I decided to go to Solitude once again, to see how is going Belrand, the mercenary I hire to run the market stall, so I entered to the winking Skeever, to collect the profits and give him more items to sell, like leather armors, some weapons and other stuffs I...
Posted Medieval
byHere is the map were all begins Skyrim map Those events happened in the real game and are a exactly description of the game play in the World of Skyrim (with mods) My name is Calvarious Baal Darkforge, I come from Cyrodiil, what can I said about me, I'm good in one-hand, I know how to use a shie...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 8th, 4E 201--- Thousand Septims? For this? I’ll get a steed more befitting for half worth at Riften." Demanded the traveler, studying the horse, slightly stroking its dense mane. "Then you'd better take your coin there." Skulvar retorted casually, gazing blankly to the distance. "...
Posted Idesto
byNow here I stand, blinking in the low light of the evening sun, outside the tunnels and caves of Helgen's Keep. With my fellow escapee, my fellow survivor Hadvar. Hadvar the Nord. I hate Nords! Nords killed my mother, & made my young life in Windhelm so very bloody awful! Yet here I am, standi...
Posted Sotek
byThat night Aela awoke from her nightmare sweating, shaking and clearly upset. Sotek was sitting up on her bed with his arms tightly wrapped around her. His scaly chest had a wet sheen from Aela’s sweat and tears as he held her close. Even Kodlak was nearby. He was on a chair beside...
Posted Idesto
byAuthor's note: contains Skyrim Main Quest spoilers My sense of triumph was somewhat deflated. I, Idesto, vanquisher of Alduin the World-Eater, Hero of Sovngarde: I saved the world! After being sent back to Nirn, to the Throat of the World, I returned to High Hrothgar to inform the Graybeards of my v...
Posted Lucid
byThe Rebel Leader was brought back to the Imperial encampment at sword point, walking hunched over like a beaten dog. His hands bound before him and mouth gagged. He held a cruel look in his eyes and a furrowed brow to match. The Imperial soldiers who had captured him kept their swords on him as they...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe moon did not shine in the sky that night; deathly black clouds loomed over the mighty land of Skyrim, as a silent shadow leaped nimbly over the streets of Solitude. With graceful agility, the shade perched upon the roof of the Blue Palace and assessed the situation; no guards were positioned ou...
Posted Sotek
byThe next morning Sotek was woken up by Farkas’s lumbering form bearing over him. “Aela sent me to wake you up. Welcome to training… Again”. Sotek rose out of his bed half-heartedly, then collected his weapons. Just before he made his way upsta...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ He left! He upped and left without saying a word! You damned, red scaled son of a bitch! Why’d you bring me out here just to abandon me in the middle of nowhere!? I paced around the campsite, growling in frustration. By the time I woke up from my sleep it was early morning and a lig...
Posted Lucid
byForelhost Ruins The air was stale, thick with a cool dampness. There was no natural light that could penetrate the thick chamber walls but there was nothing that could keep these particular magics out. The braziers lit with a flourish of flame and a rush of light swept through the dark stone croft. ...
Posted Lucid
byHe was saying his daily prayer at the shrine of Talos when it happened. He could see it all though the open canopy of his hideaway in Dead Man's Grotto. The sky tore asunder when the rift opened. A tear in the fabric of time and space left a wound of blue and red that swirled to a deep purple and fa...
Posted Idesto
byExitting the cave, our strength at least somewhat restored, Hadvar & I travel through the Keep’s tunnels. We come to a drawbridge controlled by a lever. I instinctively put my hand on my sword and tense my muscles in readiness as Hadvar pulls the lever: experience has taught me that things opene...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by28th of Evening Star, 4E, 201 Äelberon carefully laced his cuirass, paying close attention to the lacings in the flank, making sure they were as tight as possible. He did nothing on the 27th save rest, tell stories, and make his bow, which he drew the schematics for the ver...
Posted Lucid
byThe evening was cool, even for a Nord the southern holds were chilly when the sun went down this time of year. His bear cloak was draped over his shoulders, the head of the beast rest upon his own mantle. His Officers light leather and hide armor would prove warmer than any steel in these parts of S...
Posted Paul
byCall me biased if you will, but Raidriar's spotlight has been both long overdue and well deserved. He's a well rounded and highly respected member of the blog, whose contributed to just about every major group the blog has to offer. From character builds, stories, and even live role play, nothing Ra...
Posted Idesto
byWe come into a cavern where there’s a narrow bridge spanning a shallow stream. On the other side of it there are more Stormcloaks, the largest group yet. Hadvar & his friend charge in, just ahead of me. I draw my sword… There are more of them than there are of us, many more. And they seem organi...
Posted Idesto
byAuthor’s note: contains violence and adult themes I follow Hadvar - Hadvar the Nord! – warily now, reluctantly. He does seem to know where he is going. On the other hand, I’ve got out of worse places than this on my own before… Coming out of the storage room I enter a passageway. Out of the corner...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by26th of Evening Star, 4E 201 “The horses, quickly move them! To the cave!” Ordered Thorygg Sun-Killer, as he wrapped himself in a heavy cave bear cloak, his blond hair already covered with a dusting of snow, and stormed towards the tents, kicking snow inside roughl...
Posted Paul
bySo, the rumours are true. Fallout 4 is almost here... But how do you react? Brimming with excitement or completely turned off? Somewhere in the middle. This is your chance to give your instant reaction to this hot-off-the-press news, revealed just an hour or so ago. Vote in our poll and give your re...
Posted Sotek
byA good few nights later, Farkas stirred from his slumber. He found himself lying there on his bed for about half an hour in which he spent staring up at the ceiling, muttering to himself about not being able to sleep. After giving up on rest he decided to head upstairs so with no particu...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by“Kharjo?” Äelberon asked. The Khajiit paused from his wood-chopping, sat on the block and rested his hands on end of the axe, the blade resting on his armored thigh. “Ah, you survived Riften!” “Oh come now, were you really...
Posted Idesto
byAuthor's note: contains violence Inside Helgen Keep I have a sword, I have armour. I feel ready, ready for whatever challenges lie ahead. We hear voices. “Got what you need?”, my Imperial companion asks, urgency in his voice. “Then come here by the door!” Weapon drawn, I run to join him. Noticing t...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 7th, 4E 201--- The night seemed forlorn. The menacing rain added to the ominous ambiance the Sea of Ghosts conveyed. The Nirnroot's hum gave out a soothing melody to the rhythm of waves splashing merrily against the shore. On the edge of land, stood the Solitude Lighthouse facing th...
Posted Daedric Priest
by---Sun's Dawn, 7th, 4E 201--- The night seemed forlorn. The menacing rain added to the ominous ambiance the Sea of Ghosts conveyed. The Nirnroot's hum gave out a soothing melody to the rhythm of waves splashing merrily against the shore. On the edge of land, stood the Solitude Lighthouse facing the ...
Posted Lucid
byE4 201, Cyrodiil Days prior to the attack on Helgen. Rain came down in visible sheets as the wind gusts picked up and the wetness stung the side of the Breton's face. The sky was a dismal gray and gave little light to the mid-afternoon. The same terrible weather as it had been for the past eight day...
Posted Paul
byThe past week has been Dragon Week on The Skyrim Blog. It's time to wrap that up now - but, before we go, here is one last dragon-themed poll Which is your favourite type of dragon in Skyrim? I've listed all the various types (source: Elder Scrolls Wiki) that appear in the game. Vote for your favour...
Posted Sotek
byThat evening when everyone was in the main hall having the evening meal, Vilkas stared across the table at Sotek and Aela who were both sitting together. Vilkas’s mind stretched back to the strange domain which Sheogorath created then called out to Sotek. “There’...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byIt seemed Äelberon had dispatched most of the dangers of the road in last night’s darkness, while he paused to string his bow, to ready it for today's trials. Evidence was scattered in numerous locations; spiders and wolves. The prayers of gratitude were indeed warranted thi...
Posted Idesto
byOnce again I come to. My head hurts even more than before. But at least it’s still on my shoulders. I am not dead! But how? And what is happening?! Did I really see a dragon?! All around me is mayhem! Explosions, shouting, destruction, fire, dead bodies littering the ground. Fire. Fire from the sky....
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMarudil stood before a window that morning and painted his face once again. Now the face was familiar once more: it was the face of an avenging warrior that would hunt the Thalmor to the ends of Nirn. It was the face of one who had claimed many lives in his pursuit of one enemy, and would continue ...
Posted Paul
byIt's the weekend here on the Skyrim Blog - and as Dragon Week draws to a close here are some threads around the site where we are talking dragons... How do your characters react to becoming Dragonborn? This venerable thread is from the role-play group and discusses what happens to your character s...
Posted Idesto
byWe’re in a town somewhere; “Helgen”, I thought I heard someone say. We’re pushed off the cart & lined up in front of some Imperial captain. She seems angry. Ulfric is gagged as well as bound. At least the gods have granted me that mercy. Some petty official has a list, a list of names, and he be...
Posted Sotek
byIt was just after dawn by the time Aela woke up. Initially she just laid there with her head on Soteks chest cradled in his arms then she opened her eyes. Sotek was lying there on the bed with his arms around her, holding her, protecting her. His shirt was undone, exposing his torso to t...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byIt was raining that night in Rorikstead. It was decided by Lemkil that tending the crops would wait 'till the storm settled, and that in the meantime they would unwind at the Frostfruit Inn. Sitting Bear and Sissel continued to bond, as he told her more about his culture. "I wish it was sunny outsi...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byUlundil gave sound information, noted Äelberon as Allie trotted away from Kynesgrove towards the volcanic tundra. The small hamlet’s mine yielded plenty of malachite ore and the greatest treasure; in a hidden corner of the mine, a crafting book for glass armor and weapons. H...
Posted Paul
byGreeting Skyrim Bloggers, and today we have a Hidden Gem for Dragon week, and we have the aptly-named Dragonborn1421 to introduce it... Hello everyone this week I bring you not just a great build, but a build from perhaps the most under-rated builder of all time. I'm talking about Deathmetus and his...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
bySitting Bear's work day was over. He, Erik and Lemkil had tended a mighty crop, and in the months to come it would yield enough food to last the family for another year. Satisfied with his work, Sitting Bear retreated to his space in the Frostfruit Inn, where he opened a book lent to him by Mralki ...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes The female wolf’s eyes opened. Looking down he could see her paws were leaving prints in the snow leaving a trail behind her. Her fur was red like autumn leaves, crimson red like the setting sun. Her chest was a bright silvery sheen, like the ful...
Posted Idesto
byI don’t remember much of my childhood. To be honest, I don’t want to. My ancestors - so I’ve been told - fled Morrowind when Red Mountain exploded. And came to Windhelm. Windhelm. We Dunmer are not liked in Windhelm. I often wonder if we wouldn’t have been better off staying in the ash-laden ruins o...
Posted Sotek
byThrough the mist the grey cold rocky terrain of a mountain formed but unlike any of the ones from Skyrim that Farkas or Sotek could recognize. Even Vilkas who knew all the passes in Skyrim by heart couldn’t place it in Skyrim’s landscape. A cave could easily be seen near the ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe relentless rain from the previous night had subsided, and was soon replaced by a blinding flurry of snow. Her fur armor insulated her body somewhat, but Sevria was still bitterly cold. In fact she could even say with certainty that this part of Skyrim was the coldest she'd ever felt...which hol...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byÄelberon was lucky, only wolves interrupted his ride to Windhelm. Just after crossing the final bridge. They had taken down a goat near the edge of the River Yorgrim. With his leg healed, he was able to steer Allie effectively and they proved easy shots. His precision resulted in ...
Posted Teineeva
byNight was falling faster than he had expected, stupid north and stupid winter. The sun colored the skies in his favourite colours: crimson and flames as he tried climbing the cold rock mountains, to the north of Whiterun. He was tempted to watch the sunset but there were more important things...
Posted Paul
byHey Skyrim Bloggers! We have a special bonus for Dragon Week - as we unveil our second poll of the week! As promised we are celebrating Dragon Week by wrapping up our Dragon Shout Poll (results now posted on that thread) and opening up a second poll - as we ask 'Which is the coolest and most useful ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe morning sun peeked over the grassy hills. Sunbeams cut through Sitting Bear's window at the Frostfruit Inn and woke him from his restful sleep, as a comfortable feeling came over him; before he'd come to Rorikstead, he was a broken and battered mess, but things were different now. Whatever madn...
Posted Sotek
byAs soon as Aela walked into the Harbinger’s chamber, Vilkas slammed the door behind her. She jumped due to the sudden and unexpected crash as the heavy wooden door banged against the oak frame. Before she could even catch her breath Vilkas leaned in her face as he accusingly ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by22nd of Evening Star, 4E 201 He had ridden nonstop for a day, from Cloudrest to Dusk, as fast as his steed would carry him. Still in his black plated captain’s armor and the purple velvet and apple-green satin lined cloak of house Larethian. The glossy black helmet cutting...
Posted Paul
byTime for a bit of lore to give everyone something to read for Dragon Week. The Dragon Cult Re-examined, written by Phil, is a post from October 2014 that subverts the accepted lore about the dragon cult - and examines it in a fresh and interesting way. With 56 posts in the comments, this is a post...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byAimlessly Marudil wandered across the landscape of this strange land... was this The Reach? In Skyrim? Yes, yes, it looked like the Reach... the land of the Forsworn, or so he'd heard. It would do him no good to wander the hills, he thought, in his physical state... he couldn't risk a run-in with t...
Posted Paul
byHere's a quick tip from Albino, one of the Tips and Tricks hosts here on the Skyrim Blog. How you would you like to have unlimited shouts? Pretty much every build I've seen that uses unlimited shouts relies on either the Equipment Stacking or Fortify Restoration glitch to do it. With this simple ti...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"There he is! Shoot him!" The Justiciar ordered his archers to open fire immediately. After months of wearily following leads, tracking clues and finding nothing but mutilated Altmer corpses, they finally found him. They found the wood elf Marudil, and they weren't going to let him escape with his ...
Posted AncienTzSlayeR
byAs Dusk Fell The wanderlust a poor wretch feels Seeing the dust a'fore seeds sow'd. His path chosen a burden tow'd The labourer whom no love shields. Descended dusk upon the fields A lonely husk travelled the road. The night broken as ravens crow'd Still Wanderer his last...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ War is a beast that thirsts for blood and drinks till it’s satisfied. An old soldier who fought in the Great War once told me that. The scene before us spoke of a great battle. Corpses speckled the grassy field like pox blisters. It was the aftermath of a skirmish, and it was clear w...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers - and welcome to 'Dragon Week' on the site. During the week, there will be all manner of Dragon-related content being featured. And to kick things off we have the first of two polls for the week. Yes, you read that right - there will be TWO polls this week. The first will r...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by21th of Evening Star, 4E 201 Äelberon and Vilkas walked up the road from the Whiterun gates towards the stables. It was early morning, chilly, and the dew still clung stubbornly to the tundra grasses and flowers as the birds began their morning songs. They were carr...
Posted Sotek
bySeveral days later during an afternoons training session, Farkas’s face turned sour as he glanced over to Aela and Vilkas who were both grinning at him. The piece of straw which he clasped in his hand fell to the ground as he sighed before heading inside Jorrvaskr. Knowing that Kod...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by18th of Evening Star, 4E 201 It took him five days to finish his armor and repair his weapons. He had not made a full armor set in over 200 hundred years and needless to say, Äelberon preferred making weapons. It was the legs, his damn legs were very hard to get just right and he...
Posted Sotek
byWhen Aela awoke, the sun was already climbing in the sky. Her body ached, but not an ache that caused her any pain or discomfort though. She felt a warmth glow deep within her body, warmth she never felt before. Almost like that she had been living a half existence, until now. Over the n...
Posted Paul
byHere we go again with our weekly Deathmatch, as we offer up low ranking Character Builds in a desperate battle for survival. This week ShinJin has plumbed the depths of the Bloodworks to find six combatants for the Deathmatch - and here they are: The Frost Maiden by Cheshire Darwin Torres The Hito...
Posted Paul
byWe have an nice feature today from our Tips and Tricks Group - a debate called Feeling Lucky Teccam has kicked off this discussion about the lack of a luck attribute in Skyrim. In this thread, we invite all members to discuss the Luck attribute that was featured in previous TES games, but left out ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byImages floated before Sevria's eyes as she slept... fast, fleeting memories of ages long past, of the joy and familiarity of her life in Valenwood before the tragedies that later claimed her peoples' lives. She saw her mother teaching her how to walk, then watched as her father trained her in the w...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers! There's a special event unfolding right now in our Character Building group - the Evolution Event. Not sure what this is all about? Let's hear from (former) CB Host, Noodles: Evolution is all about making event builds that utilize glitches, exploits and / or the infamous m...
Posted Paul
byFollowing the success of our first theme week - when we focussed the site on Argonians for a week - we are pleased to make an announcement. Next week - starting on Sunday May 24th - will be 'Dragon Week' here on The Skyrim Blog. Vazgen is already slaving over a hot laptop to create a totally awesome...
Posted Sotek
byAuthors Note: Adult Themes Leaving Whiterun behind they headed out into the plains where Aela naturally took the lead. Being a creature of habit, she made her way to a rocky outcrop to make camp. The same outcrop which her mother had taken her to when they camped out together fi...
Posted Aevar Stone-singer
byThis is a bit of a mammoth post, outlining various thoughts I've had over the year about TES. In some ways its a bit of TES6 wishlist and I'd like to hear your thoughts on some of the ideas. Story, pacing and the world Bethesda should concentrate on the pacing and urgency of the main quest as it ...
Posted Daedric Priest
byA Poem Of Remembrance Here lies I, worn by time's sentence, Picked out by fate, Shor's deliverance, Breathing in my soul, a vain repentance, For those my kin, of wasted innocence Gallant and proud, regal and resolute, Naive and callous, an unshroued ingenuity, Etched into my mind, a memory absol...
Posted Paul
byWell, this weeks poll won't win any points for originality, as it has been done - in varying iterations - on at least three previous occasions. But, nonetheless, it is useful for us to periodically ask the question: 'Where are we with Elder Scrolls?'. You'll see that this is a poll where multiple...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by13th of Evening Star, 4E 201 He sat at a small desk in the very room where the Companions had housed him during his illness. Its original purpose was to serve as sort of a study for Shield-Siblings that wished to learn more of the lore of Skyrim and of the Companions, but Vilk...
Posted Sotek
byOutside in the training area Sotek walked straight past the tables and chairs. looking back he could see Jorrvaskr covered in blood. The stench of death totally overwhelmed his senses. On the ground Aela lay dead. Everywhere he looked there she was dead at his feet. Every sound in the ni...
Posted Sotek
byThe next day a stranger came to the hall. A young Nord woman arrived with the hopes of joining the ranks of the Companions. However over the next few days of training her attitude with Sotek grew to a point where she felt that the other whelps and herself were being treated unfairl...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byBattle for Crystal-Like-Law, 3E 433 Lathenil of Sunhold could not contain his tears when he heard the battle cry of the Pale Elf. It was a cry of defiance that rang throughout the Tower. He had challenged Bet. He had challenged the Demon of Coldharbour. The Beast that left onl...
Posted Sotek
byThat night Sotek’s nightmare returned once again causing him to awake covered in sweat. Despite his best attempts at regaining control of his body he couldn’t stop shaking while his heart hammered like a drum. He dreamt once again that he could see Aela standing there in the ...
Posted Paul
byAfter a break last weekend, the Deathmatch has returned! Each week a motley collection of builds from the dark bowels of the Bloodworks are pitted against each other in an all-out 24 hour battle for survival. The winner gets to live to fight another day, but the losers are terminated by the blood-th...
Posted Sotek
bySotek was the first up so he took it upon himself to cook them both breakfast. He first cut a few splints of wood from a nearby sapling before hanging a couple of pieces of deer on them and proceeded to cook them over the fire. Soon the smell of cooking venison spread out arou...
Posted Ryan Cross
byI'm looking for ideas for my next character. I want someone who uses and abuses the invisibility spell not like to assist sneak but more like up in your face combat as well as a sword or dagger user with no armor other than the standing stones and or flesh spells
Posted The Long-Chapper
byCrystal-Like-Law, Summerset Isles, 433, 3E His etched silver plate armor caught the reflection of the fiery sky while he crouched from the ledge of his post near the top of the Crystal Tower, the part of the Tower that held the tombs of the great Aldmeri ancestors; the Tower’s “He...
Posted Sotek
byThe next morning a few hours before midday, Aela was busy in the yard training two whelps. After she gave her instructions she watched them shoot at their targets. While they fired off their second shots, Aela glanced across the yard to Sotek who was sitting in the usual chair watching t...
Posted Paul
byYou'll have seen that this weeks poll is based on the latest event in our Art Group. As we are featuring this poll, I thought it would be good to have an introduction to the Art Group - so that those who are not members, and maybe have never even thought about it, might be encouraged to find out mor...
Posted Sotek
byBy midafternoon Sotek arrived at the Skyforge and placed all the required items on the workbench. He then apologized for the length of time it actually took him to collect them. “There you go. Sorry it took so long”. Aela who was still feeling somewhat guilty over t...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThe doors at Jorrvaskr opened slowly, yet no one paid attention as a tall stooped figure in Imperial armor slowly walked in. The inside of the building was dominated by a roaring fire surrounded by large, heavy wooden tables. Shields and swords mounted on plaques decorated the walls, w...
Posted Sotek
byIn the morning while everyone was gathering in the hall for the first meal of the day, Aela approached Sotek. “I have your second task. Are you busy this morning?” “No, not today. What is it that you want me to do?” “Well actually there&rs...
Posted Paul
bySomething a little different for the poll this week, and we turn the spotlight on our active and growing Art Group here on the site. Members of the group have been busy creating drawings and artwork for the contest and I am pleased to offer up the contestants Asudor Foremaw - Cloak and Dagger Asudor...
Posted Sotek
byThe Next day around mid morning a whelp nervously sought out Aela who was in the main hall. As she approached Aela, her nerves started to get the better of her. “The Harbinger has been informed of a sabre cat prowling around the mill, due to ermm”. Then she paused as s...
Posted Paul
byWell over 1300 people took part in our poll to find the favourite Argonian in Skyrim, and it was Dark Brotherhood member, Veezara, who took the spoils with a 31% vote. Behind Veezara were Riften market vendor, Madesi and the only possible Argonian follower in the game, Derkeethus. Thanks to all who ...
Posted Sotek
byThe next morning things got much closer to normal. Farkas and Vilkas were outside in the courtyard training whelps. Aela was outside as well but she was just resting on the ground against the wall in the sun huddled under a few animal furs for warmth while she watched the others train. E...
Posted Paul
byWant to know a bit more about the obscure and largely-hidden lore behind the Argonians? Then be sure to watch this video by Shoddycast, and added by Kyrielle to the Video section on our site
Posted Paul
bySearching around for a good story to highlight for Argonian Week, I came across the very wonderful 'Dragon of the East' by Okan-Zeeus. Here we have something that goes beyond the usual category of 'story' into the realm of 'epic'. A fully fleshed-out series of writing with highly-developed character...
Posted Sotek
byAela was hurting all over, her entire torso ached and the bruises were still clearly evident. Looking around the temple she replayed the events leading to her being here. She knew she gone too far, all three of them had. The Harbinger was right, they didn’t give Sotek a chance. If ...
Posted AncienTzSlayeR
byIn ages passed the snows did fall and with them came trouble and terror and war. Kin fought kin and battle did call for blood to be spilled against the shield-wall. Until the last our brothers stood tall with axes held ready and bowstrings held drawn. Courage and valour to die by the blade we honour...
Posted Paul
byAnother contribution to our Argonian week - this time we have an example of how our Workshop can help transform builds from mediocre to magnificent. Time for another workshop success story and this time we have Namira's Basilisk by Halifax. I couldn't resist doing one for Namira's Basilisk, because ...
Posted Paul
byWelcome, ladies and gentlemen! Just about everything surrounding The Hidden Gem Spotlight for this week is a bit... different. First off, in honor of Argonian Theme Week, we have chosen a build that is specifically geared for all you lizard-lovers out there. Second, we’re featuring a build that has ...
Posted The Long-Chapper
by1st of Sun's Dusk, 4E 201 Kodlak Whitemane woke with a start, covered in sweat, breathing heavily. He lay there in the dark for a few moments, processing everything he had just seen, while his pounding heart steadied itself. He did not want to lose the memories, the details. H...
Posted Paul
byDo you play Skyrim on a PC? Want to mod Skyrim in ways which will greatly enhance your enjoyment of Argonians? Then you need to head on over tothis incredible collection of Argonian-themed mods that has been put together in the Modders Conclave Here you will find an amazing collection, with mods tha...
Posted Sotek
byA week or so later the circle convened in the Harbinger’s study. Aela as usual had her hip sticking out in her typical ‘attitude pose’ while she gave him her cold hard stare due to her archery practice getting interrupted. Instead of focusing on her, Kodlak’s eyes switche...
Posted Paul
byHave you ever thought about role-playing in Skyrim as an Argonian character, but never quite figured out how to do it? Then, take a look at this post from our Role Play group, where this question is explored. There are already three pages of posts from our members looking at this - but the thread i...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ I was a fool. The binding magic between a vampire and thrall can vary in strength. I did not know this. My only thought had been to protect Dar-Meena from harm. I was reckless in my haste to quell all threats. The vampire read my movements and evaded my first strike. Their eyes...
Posted Paul
byHow much do YOU know about Argonians? Phil has started up a special Argonian Quiz in the Lore Group, where you can test your knowledge of the race and their background. Head on over to the Lore Group now, and see how you fare against those who have taken the Quiz so far.
Posted Daedric Priest
byA Poem of Repentance Alas I sense no purpose, Once again, plunged into melancholy, Tears at heart, on the surface, For none foreknew her folly O' ye treason, common perpetrator, How shrouded yet, you be, O' unsung orchestrator, Drown did the very Gods, into thine deepest sea Blinded so by flus...
Posted Gnewna
by23rd of Last Seed Well, the inn in Windhelm is certainly more grand than the Bannered Mare, but the floors are cold and the bed is itchy. Arissa’s gone to “stay with a friend”, which I think means pass out on the floor of that dingy little corner club, so it’s just m...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers It's Argonian Week here on the site, and what better way to kick it off than with an Argonian-themed Weekly Poll! This week we are asking: Who is your favourite Argonian NPC in Skyrim? I've made a poll with the likely contenders over in the right sidebar. If you need a refr...
Posted Cain
by"After five years in Hell I've returned with a bounty on my head. And to rid myself of this curse I must rise. I must ride into the battle of misfortune and cut the head off the captain of this unyielding army. I must dive into the murky waters of blood to show the beasts of this...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! As Paul announced in his latest blog post, Argonian Week is upon us! This week we are going to be featuring a fair amount of Argonian content, so keep checking back to see the wonderful content that makes it to our front page! Plus, there may be a surprise lurking in these mars...
Posted MrBrightside
byThe bird she kept in a cage suddenly grew silent. Out of the window of her cabin, above the dark shadows of the treetops, she could see patches of a pitch-black sky. The buzz of the torchbugs had died out, and it seemed as if the wind itself had ceased. A deep silence in the dead of night. “This is ...
Posted Gnewna
by17th Last Seed I’m writing this in an inn somewhere in Skyrim. Falkreath, I think they said. An Imperial woman keeps trying to attract my attention, but she can wait. Last night’s plan went well, I blundered in to the Stormcloak group and drew their attention so well t...
Posted Sotek
bySotek arrived at the forge and true enough, there standing over the top of it was a giant eagle carved out of the rock watching over the Skyforge and the courtyard. Just like what the whelp earlier had described. Eorlund the blacksmith gave one look at Sotek and sighed. His voic...
Posted Gnewna
byPreface to the First Edition (Abridged) By Viarmo, Headmaster of the Bards’ College, Solitude For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows, You'll know, you'll know the Dragonborn comes “The Dragonborn Comes”, Trad. Just as each Bard in the land has his or her own...
Posted The Long-Chapper
byIt took a few moments for Äelberon’s eyes to adjust to the darkness of the Keep and he could still hear the muffled roars of the dragon. He wanted to help those outside, but with his hands still bound, he would be useless. He needed out of these bindings! “We&...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers Today we are announcing a brand-new feature here on the site : Theme Weeks. Once every two or three weeks (it will vary) we will be having a special week where lots of activity on The Skyrim Blog will tie into a special theme. This all starts next week (week commencing May...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byIn case anyone missed it, I'm featuring all my ES artwork on a single post in the Elder Scrolls Art group. Just recently I compiled a few more additions, and I'd love to hear from you guys about what you think of my work. The link to my gallery is available below. Adventure awaits! ENTER THE GALLERY
Posted The Long-Chapper
byThe Path to Transcendence Merethic Era, author unknown Auri-El is the light of the world, the Soul of Anui-El, who is the soul of Anu, the Everything. The Dragon God of Time and these are the Tenets of His Holy Order. Commit them to your Body. Commit them to your Heart. Com...
Posted John Smith
by"Sign Here" Unsheathed blade, steadied on the canvas He contemplates the terms, pen in hand Spur of the moment; blade draws blood and He inevitably signs his own warrant with it The gates have broken, unhinging wildly Irresistibly tempting the next in the ranks Of the chosen few. He gravitates tow...
Posted Paul
byGreetings fellow Skyrim Bloggers! Over the past 24 hours, Emer and myself have made a start on setting a course for this site going forward. There will be exciting announcements to come in the next day or so, keep an eye on the front page for developments! One of the things we are all too aware abo...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers. Yes, its me - Paul, with an important announcement for the future of The Skyrim Blog. A couple of days ago Emer reached out to me to enquire whether I would be interested in becoming involved in the site leadership again. Interestingly, I was, at the same time, approaching...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
bySome changes are coming to the Skyrim Blog. Read about them here.
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byBy Neb Shinjin has left his mark on the blog all throughout the Character Building group and the whole community, and is in my opinion one of the funniest people here, also THE nicest person on the blog. This guy is so pleasant to talk to and this spotlight is very well deserved, so let's take a l...
Posted Sotek
byEarly next morning as the sun was breaking, Sotek awoke with a start to see Farkas standing over him. “Up!!! It’s time to see what you can really do”. With that Farkas left the undercroft and headed out the back to the courtyard. Sotek got up, put on his armor and grab...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello everyone! After a long absence, the Deathmatches have finally returned! Each week six builds from the dark bowels of the Bloodworks are belched up and pitted against each other in a 24 hour battle for survival. The winner gets to live to fight another day, but the losers are served instant d...
Posted Sotek
byJorrvaskr, the home of the Harbinger, and home to the companions. As Sotek approached Jorrvaskr, he paused by the two giant doors covered in wooden carvings. He couldn’t help but admire the craftsmanship of the carved panels. Drawing a deep breath he pushed the doors open and walke...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byFor today's feature we have a discussion from the lore group. It seems like the guys decided to send me Matt Feeney's Yokudan Creation Myths: Analysis. Here is what Phil had to say about it: Matt Feeney's Yokudan Creation Myths: Analysis might be relevant right now. There have been a few Redguard ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday we have a feature from the forums; Phil's discussion on Morality, Art and Cultural Taboos. Here is what Dragonborn had to say on the discussion: Hello all, today from the Forums we have an interesting discussion from Phil. The topic of Fantasy Art is one that I'm sure many people here can re...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday, Golden Fool has asked me to feature TSB Art Bonanza. Here is a small excerpt from the discussion: We shall be holding an event in which you can enter any form of Skyrim related art that you can manage; be it a drawing, a screenshot or even some fancy pants photo shopped images. The event will...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello all, it is time for another high score event in the general gaming group. Until the 30th of April, we are asking you to play and post scores for Helicopter, selected by the last event winner, Archcanon. Below, Neb outlines the idea behind the high score event and explains the game you'll be pl...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! As many of you may remember, last year we introduced TheSkyrimBlog Supporters: a paid feature of the Blog that gave members the added benefits of a custom-made group, a special badge, and access to a private group for Supporters only. The goal of this addition was to make the B...
Posted DemonicChihuahua
byThere once lived a young boy who was raised in Valenwood, but he was not like the others. In fact he seemed to have more hair than the entire population put together. That boy, was me. My name is Dar'Jon, with a heavy stress on the "J", so more like Joan then John, a highly common error made by mo...
Posted Sotek
bySotek’s first stop when he and Bjorlam arrived back at Whiterun was to visit the blacksmiths; mainly because all the armor Sotek had to carry was weighing him down. It was also a matter of convenience as the blacksmiths was the first shop he came to. The woman, who Sotek saw when h...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 19 and the last one in the whole series of polls which will run across the wee...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byTime for another workshop success story and this time Albino has chosen Namira's Basilisk by Halifax. While I've already put up Halifax's other build, the Kinetic, for a Workshop Success Story before, I couldn't resist doing one for Namira's Basilisk, because it's simply too cool. It introduces a ga...
Posted Sotek
by"Wake up sleepyhead, we’re here”. Sotek sluggishly opened his eyes to see the driver peering over him. It was mid morning however the carriage driver’s stocky form blotted out the sun. Even so Sotek still had to blink several times until he became accustomed to the ligh...
Posted AncienTzSlayeR
byLady Mara, Loving Divine Who on Lady Mara thinking, would not feel her holy love? Who on Lady Mara looking, would not see a blessed dove? Oh sweet Mara, loving Divine, Save the world from evil's snares. Lady Mara, love doth shine, From your holy loving cares. Come to me, oh Lady Mara, to rememb...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ “So this is it… Stonefalls Hollow.” Chase lowered his telescope, taking in the scene. “Must be. Fits what Delvin described,” I said. In the shade of a thicket, beneath cloudy skies, we spied our destination from a distance. A steep path swerved up the cliff ahead beside a large water...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byOur skin is grey Like the steel we carry Weighing heavy on our backs. Our eyes burn blue They are ice, but also Alduin's inferno Bellowing the frozen forge That constitutes our soul. We don't sleep We merely pretend To be the honored dead Our arms withered, Like our causes were. Who did we bow t...
Posted Paws
bySo this was something I wrote when playing Albino's Larcenous Knight way back in August last year. Thought I'd share, it's just a short backstory really but it was a fun playthrough. I remember when I was young I enjoyed walking the battlements of my family’s castle, pretending to be a knight on pa...
Posted Josias Gabbard
byRasniir, our khajiit warrior, seems lost in the dark void. He can feel some sort of ground beneath his heavy boots. It's hard with tiny parts of it felt empty just to make it look better. In the distant he sees a outlandish lamp post. It looks like a curved plant with glowing orb weighting it d...
Posted Exuro
byPilpen once baker spoke, “I saw the remnants of what you did in the mountains, Amari, I helped bury them. You tried to grasp the sword, but couldn’t. Could you?” She could not deny that. The sword had burst into flames at her attempt.“You damned a man’s eternal ...
Posted Sotek
bySotek entered what he presumed to be the great hall, except it wasn’t great at all; it was massive. Two long rows of tables stretched out lengthways across the hall, both of them covered with exquisite plates, cups and candleholders with pitchers of wine filled to the brim. Everyth...
Posted Sotek
byWhiterun was a far cry of any typical Imperial city. It was also the home of the jarl Balgruuf, and of the Companions. The city itself was built up from the rock plateau that served as its foundations. Inside the city’s walls the city was divided into three separate districts. The ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 18 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
Posted AncienTzSlayeR
byOde to Kinsmen fallen Brethren hear of blood-stained fields in which our kinsmen died. Hear this ode, for them we sing, our kinsmen and our pride. A shield wall strong as the Thu'um. Brothers and Sisters with axes held ready facing most certain doom. Here in old Skyrim, our traditions taken and he...
Posted AncienTzSlayeR
byWind howling over mountaintops, wisps of desert sand. Thick jungle and strange isle, all a part of one land. The Aedra indeed did make, a world full of wonder. The wars and raging of mortal men, tear Nirn apart like thunder. Alduin does come again, the prophecy to fulfill. Brothers wage war, hear t...
Posted SpookyBorn2021
byBelow I write a brief history of the Veiled Heritence, most accurately described as a Cult, aimed to destroy the Aldmeri Dominion, now we are but echoes of memory, rarely mentioned or even thought about by the average Altmer. So why do I tell you this now, I tell you because now is the time where w...
Posted Asks-Many-Questions
byMeika ran along the beach, quickly but carefully placing her feet so that she would not step on any of the many shellfish that had washed up during yesterday's storm. By the time she reached the village, her chest was heaving with the effort of gulping in the salty air. Friends and acquaintances tur...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byTime for another success story from the workshop. This week, Albino has sent in Phil's Moon Bishop. Here is what he had to say about it: When The Workshop was first created, many viewed it as primarily being a place where people new to the Skyrim Blog could get help with character builds or any oth...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byBlack Horse Editor's Note: As with the last "journal entry", Imperial research into the authenticity of the following document has been inconclusive. We here at the Black Horse encourage our readers not to regard this piece as the legitimate writings of the murderous outlaw Marudil (presently dubbed...
Posted Sotek
byA vast dark shadow loomed over them as a monstrous creature swooped downwards towards the ground where they all stood. Sotek dived to the ground as the guards ran in all directions as the dragon flew just a few feet above. As Sotek climbed to his feet, he could feel the wind rush past hi...
Posted Tae-Rai
byHello all, deputy GM Tae-Rai here! As some of you know, we in LRP ran a crossover contest with the Story Corner regarding the former group's Uncommon Races. And now, it is my honour to announce the winner! We decided to award the prize to... Breaker! We were very impressed by his entry and we are ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byLordArchcanon has asked that I bring your attention to the Skyrim Blog's Official ESO Guild, The Western Front This guild is for members of the blog only, and will be subject to the same rules in place on the site. The Western Front is a PvP and roleplay focused Guild. As the official Blog guild, w...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's feature is for the official Skyrim Blog skype group. A place where you can chat with other members of the blog and get to know them a little better. It has alos been great for helping people generate new ideas for content, builds and guides for the blog. You can read more about it here. If ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello all, Today I would like to bring your attention to the site rules, as they have been updated! I suggest you all go and read them to familiarise yourselves with these new changes. The admins are still tweaking the rules at present, so feel free to leave suggestions either here or in the host fe...
Posted Nordic Origin
by"Merlas, wake up. Merlas. Son wake up." I sleepily awoke from my sweet slumber. "What is it father?", i groggily asked. "You'll have to come downstairs and see for yourself!" He said. I groaned. It was too early for this. I got up, threw clothes on and made my way downstairs. What I saw made my jaw ...
Posted Nordic Origin
by"Merlas, your father and I expect you to behave in the upmost way while we are at the dinner tonight", my mother said. She had a soft ring to her voice that had just enough call for authority, yet not as arrogant as most Altmer usually are. "Yes mother. You've told me a million times. When will you ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 17 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
Posted Sotek
byDescending down the winding path, he collected some more flowers, berries and the odd herb. In the distance he could make out the different farmsteads as he made his way down the mountainside. At one particular farm there was some commotion due to a large giant fighting two muscular men ...
Posted Logan B.
byEnglish: Duke’s Folly Hearken, and hear told, the tale of a fool, The Duke Grahant, on a misty Mondas night, Drank too much Jagga, and started to drool. Now the Duke, this man, Thought himself a magician, and tried to trick a Guard, With little rendition. The Guard himself could not be fooled,...
Posted Breaker
byEntry #1 I’m cold. This place is cold. They told me it was a temple. I’m writing this from a bed, in the corner of a small room. My bed, for now, at least until I recover. I’m tired… I’ve been here for a few days, drifting between waking and dreaming. When I last awoke, that priestess asked me many ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello all, today's feature may be of interest to you if you would like to join the Skyrim Blog host team. TheLordArchcanon is looking for a few individuals to help run the site's official twitter and facebook pages. You can find his post about it here. If this is something that would interest you, ...
Posted The Lone Prisoner
byKareat's Journal 6th of Sunwake, 1205 I found some work today on a ship! Getting paid to sail across the seas, watching the prow slice through the water... It seems a pretty good deal to me. It's not much pay, mind. I'll be a deckhand in essence, though I will get paid a little more for my sword ar...
Posted Iseme
by6th Midyear 4E 286 Today started well, there was a storm off the coast yesterday so I figured it would have driven some fish closer to land. Spirits high I gathered my crew and we set sail, nets at the ready. Didn’t take long to fill our nets, just two hours later we were drawing in the last haul, i...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byNew feature from Borommakot today, letting you all know about the role playing group's expansion of content. Hi there folks! Your RP feature this week is in the form of an announcement, albeit one we made some time ago. The RP Group has now officially become the place for ALL your TES and Fallout...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byThis week, Caesar has sent in Albino's Sneak Archery Debate, to get you all talking about stealth archery and how you feel about it. Here is what he had to say: Albino's Sneak Archery Debate is an interesting discussion in Tips and Tricks, and I think it deserves a daily feature. Many people have ...
Posted Cait
by20th of Rain's Hand 4E 279 On this date and on the years before I would have helped myself to a drink and be left stuck inside the house, thanks to the suspicions of my late wife Shafia. 'Stay home today,' she would say. 'Why take the risk, out on those seas?' Without her here to sway my mind I gath...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byBy Neb Henson's member spotlight should have come sooner. With 33 character builds, a friendly attitude, and other amazing content it's no wonder why Henson is one of the most loved and well-known members on the site. Without further ado, let's learn more about Henson. "My real name is Jerry and ...
Posted Josias Gabbard
byIn a savaged land known as Skyrim, there lies an uneasy city known as Markarth. Within the streets is a Khajiit in steel armor with a shiny greatsword weighted on his back. This nameless cat-warrior is lost while staring at the letter he received only a week ago. The sender made his identity an...
Posted Sotek
byAlthough Sotek had already passed out, the moment he became submerged he automatically started to breathe. Argonians have a special ability that has saved many on multiple occasions but probably never in extreme conditions like this. They can breathe underwater due to having gills behind...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 16 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday, GoldenFool has asked me to feature Elyssius's Free Music Request Thread. Here is what he said. So for you today I have something on the unique side of things (so far on that side that I'd never even imagined it) the Free Music Request Thread, brought brought to us by Elyssius. To think that...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's forum feature is another debate of sorts, seeing as they've been so popular around here recently. So the question posed by The Muffin Warrior is: What do you prefer, Lycanthropy or Vampirism? The question is left very open so please feel free to answer it with justifications of role play, l...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello everyone. In today's feature, I wanted to let everyone know that PCoutcast is running a poll for which build he should play in his next Let's become video series. The poll can be found here. If you've never seen a PCoutcast video before, why not start with his current series, where he plays ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"I don't know why you even keep trying, Sven. Camilla's mine, I tell you!" "Oh really? Did you see the way she looked at me last night at the Sleeping Giant Inn? I dare say she was entranced by my song!" "Well of course she was -- she had to have been drunk to like anything you wrote!" Such was the...
Posted Sotek
byThe path itself was narrow and winding as it snaked its way up the mountainside. A chill in the breeze blew down the mountain which made Sotek shudder slightly. The cold climate of Skyrim didn’t suit Argonians which left Sotek silently wishing he had better armor on than the shirt ...
Posted Stallord
byby Stallord Published 4E 607 50 years after it was written The man known as Twisted Fate is a character known only from legends and these legends paint him in a much better light then he should be in, this is his true story. Twisted Fate was born in high rock and he was always viewed as a freak, yo...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 15 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The ...
Posted Aspect-Emperor
byRUMINATIONS IN THE TOWERby Sulis Nithryon"The arbitrary and the motivated in regarding one's divine ancestors: ignoring a manifest concern for belief in them as us, instead we concern ourselves with intensity and its relationship with action, valorizing ‘little narratives’ and proliferation of narra...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byDragonborn has sent in another forum feature for us, and this time, it is Curse Never Dying's So, what do you name your enchanted items? Let's check out some of the replies: Vazgen- Masseriel - Glass Sword crafted in Silent Moons camp when both moons were out and visible from near the forge, enchant...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byTime for another Tips and Tricks feature! This week, Albino has sent me the Complete Guide to Shouts by Ponty. So, for the next feature, I've chosen the Complete Guide to Shouts by Ponty. It's a one-stop shop for any and all information about shouts and it's by Ponty; that's all the really needs t...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHere is another Art feature this time sent in by Alice! She has chosen Caesar Strong Heart's Morrowind screenshot request thread. Something I think will be very useful for those participating in the TES Classics builds event. Here is what Alice said about it: The thing I think should be featured is...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byFor this week's Hidden Gem Spotlight, the team asked for character builds that were contradictions of themselves, and selected the Old Telvanni Enchanter. Below is a short section from the Hidden Gem Spotlight they wrote: If you enjoyed Morrowind this character may very well be a trip down memory ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byFor today's Workshop Success Story Albino thought he'd choose the Kinetic by Halifax. Here's what he to say on it: In my opinion, the Kinetic is the first quality project to come out of the Workshop, so I thought it'd be fitting to choose it for my first Workshop Success Story feature. To the best o...
Posted Sotek
bySotek let the current carry him downriver, all that was required from him was a few arm strokes to prevent himself from being thrown upon the various rocks which protruded from the riverbed. As he was naturally a very strong swimmer, that was easy, the river done the rest of the work. &...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 14 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ “Look out below!” A handful of iron nails fell through the roof of Jorrvaskr and landed right in the dining hall’s fire pit. Those were the last ones I had. I groaned. I’d have to go get some more from Eorlund over at the Skyforge. So, funny story! I became a Companion, right? It was...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byAlice has been a member on the blog for nearly 2 years now, and in that time, she’s proven herself to be a talented, helpful and I quote: “Fabulous” member of the community. Many of us probably know her for her artwork and role as co-host of the Art Forums, but let’s take a look at some more i...
Posted Valen
byChapter 3 Dreams and Music Falindir slowly rose up, still a bit groggy from his sleep, to be greeted with quite a different sight, then he had expected. The area was covered in a thick fog, so much he would have to almost wade through it, to get a clear sight of something. The more ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Loredas, 31st of Last Seed 4E 201 I steadied my horse to a trot and took in the sight of Dragonsreach. The great porch of the palace faced northern plains, towering high atop a natural rock formation. It was an architectural wonder. Guards standing in a lonely watchtower eyed me as I ro...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byI would like to bring everyone's attention to a new character building event that is currently being hosted. However, this event will be run in the TES Classics group, rather than the Skyrim Builds group. Host Prisoner thought that a great way to bring attention to these older games and get some bui...
Posted SexyDovahkiin
by3rd of First Seed, 4E 286 My name is Adreth Melori. Today I arrived in Archfall. I will not write about what happened before arriving, though. My brother, Nelyos, met me at the entry where I, well, burst into tears. Not my best moment, but given my experiences prior to arriving that can be justified...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's feature was sent in by Caesar Strong-Heart and is the General Stealth Discussion - A discussion for all your Stealth related needs. Members can ask questions and give tips on anything Stealth related. Here's a basic discription: "Hello one and all to the Tips and Tricks group's second Gener...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino and ShinJin are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 13 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Bl...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byBlack Horse editor's note: The following is presumed to be an excerpt from the actual journal of the Bosmer known to Tamriel as "Marudil", although Imperial research into the excerpt's authenticity have been inconclusive. As the vicious outlaw has never once lived within civilized society, be it Imp...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
byGalas walked down from his room in the Commune, and saw Atharil sitting face down at the bar, a bottle of wine infront of him. J'kiir was sitting in the corner, playing a game of cards by himself. "What's wrong?" asked Galas, looking at Atharil "Where is everyone?" J'kiir chuckled, and carried on pl...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byThis is the first of a new type of daily feature submitted by the hosts of the Workshop group to showcase some its successes that have gone from work in progress, to completed product. This week we will be featuring the a lore article produced by Phil, Asks many Questions, Gregonav Acquiane and Gold...
Posted Lazy
byA wise man once said that surely, life is but a vision, a dream Best interpreted through tales, stories and parables As it was within the eloquent Poetic Edda Once upon a time, there lived a man named Ymir. Ymir was a down-to-earth and hardy man, with deeply rooted morals. He was a lumberjack, makin...
Posted MadHatter
byChapter 1 : Riverwood Part 1: Riverwood, a quaint and often quiet little village set between New Helgen and the magestic walls of Whiterun. The village itself is centered around a massive saw mill that straddles a small river that runs from Lake Ilnalta to the outer walls of Whiterun. Less known but...
Posted Valen
byChapter 2 Troublesome Rest After about a day, Aradiel woke up from her unconscious state in the late evening. She noticed Falindir was asleep, and decided to leave him be for a little while, and let him gain his consciousness back as well. She knew all too well that ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's daily feature was submitted by GoldenFool, who has asked that I bring your attention to MarkusMasterThief's Artwork Gallery. While we have many talented artists here on the blog, Markus has only just recently begun to share his talent here, and his gallery certainly deserves more attention. ...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
byGalas walked down the Docks of Lower Archfall with a troubled look on his face. Nelyos, who was also on the docks at the time, saw the troubled look on his friend’s face. “Something wrong, friend?” asked Nelyos “Hmm, oh. No, just thinking of something.” Replied Galas “Care to tell? It’s okay if you ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's feature was submitted by forum host Dragonborn1421, who wanted to bring some attention to an interesting hypothetical question: If it were possible, would you have joined Miraak? Let's hear from some of the members who have already commented. Alice said: Yes, Yes, Yes. I was very saddened b...
Posted YorkistViking DC
byGallas's Search for the Dwemer Introduction In the land of Skyrim there lived the young Breton named Gallas Lenil. An Imperial scholar by the name of Benat Janu taught Gallas many things including the Dwemer. Benat had several books on the ancient Dwemer and on the other races of Tamerial. All Galla...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
by“Wake up!” shouted Birli, kicking Galas. “Gah, damnit Birli!" "Oh, come on. Like you’ve never had a hangover before.” “Well I did once back in Raven Rock. Woke up on top of the Bulwark. Naked. With guards all around me.” Said Galas, trying to sit up. J’kiir and Atharil then walked into the tavern. “...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday's daily feature is a brand new event from the character building group. Character build reviews The Purpose This is an awesome chance to see how a variety of players here take on a few exceptional builds that have been produced over the past couple years, as well as what they thought of them...
Posted Chris J.
byXI. Consequences Oh, Talos and all the divines! What has happened here? Jorrvaskr has been attacked and Kodlak is dead! Aela and Torvar were still standing battle-ready on the mead hall steps with Silver Hand corpses at their feet. Where have you been!? Vilkas spat the words at me with a mixtu...
Posted Valen
byPrologue Gather round, Gather round, and listen to my tale. A great story is to be told, of adventures so bold! I’ll bring you far and wide amongst the land of Tamriel, following the adventures of great warriors, sneaky thieves, and powerful mages! We’ll fight terrible creatures, and pit our ...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
by“Ah, it’s so peaceful here” Said Galas Dren, a new arrival in the City of Archfall. Another Dunmer, Nelyos Melori, was walking around the docks at that time, and seemed quite surprised to see another Dunmer in Archfall. Galas turned around, and saw the Nelyos. He too was surprised to see another Dun...
Posted Brewmaster
byWhat Do We Do With a Drunken Admin? What do we do with a drunken admin? What do we do with a drunken admin? What do we do with a drunken admin? Early in the mornin’! Put her in the workshop till she’s sober Put her in the workshop till she’s sober Put her in the workshop till she’s sober Early in...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byFor this weeks Tips and Tricks feature, host Albino has selected the Advanced Melee Corner. This is what he has to say about it: Brought to you by a team of Alastor, Raidriar, and Soneca the Exiled, the Advanced Melee Corner is the counterpart to the Advanced Archery Corner. As the name implies, it...
Posted Miraak
byIncandescence Prologue It is the year 272 of the 4th Era. Dragons are no longer a threat in Tamriel, all have been slain by the past generation or absorbed by the great Dragonborn. The Imperial Legion achieved victory after nearly being beaten at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak in Skyrim, they crown...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHello everyone! This weekend the hosts of the Character Building Group have prepared for you something special! If you've been part of the character building community lately, you may have read about... For those of you that don't know anything about it, The Elder Scrolls: Crossworlds is an event t...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byToday we have a very special spotlight from the character building group. Instead of simply selecting a build that hasn't received the attention it deserves, the spotlight team has decided to bring the Blog's attention to a builder, who in less than a year has posted thirteen fantastic builds. All o...
Posted User
byExcerpt from the Songbooks of Old: Fire Under Mountain When the Corner comes, When the Sky sears, When the Heart is broken, When the Moon draws near, The Voice of the King shall dwell in Fire, And the Land of the King will dwell in Ash - With the Hand of the King on the Shoulder of God, The Spear ...
Posted LokaCola
byThe snow was swirling around me, with enough force to stop me from going at a fast pace while also making it harder to see more than a few metres ahead. I held my hand in front of me, trying to stop most of the blowing snow from getting into my eyes. It was hard enough to...
Posted Chris J.
byIX. More Questions Than Answers Aela met me at Jorrvaskr's door, eager to see the stratagems I'd stolen for her. Have you been bringing the battle to the Silver Hand? I wish I could be there with you, she said, as she flipped through the pages. We've got them on the run! Yes, they do seem to know ...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byRole Play Group Feature: Interview with a Trebbite Monk Our latest feature is the collaborative effort being spear-headed by Phil to illuminate life in Skyrim and Tamriel through the eyes of diverse, home grown characters. These amazing in-universe and in-character interviews are an awesome exercise...
Posted Borommakot
byThe frozen earth beside Magda's head exploded as the mace planted itself where she had been only a moment before. Shards of ice and stray sparks of shock magic bit at her cheek, and she kept rolling down the hill, squeezing her eyes closed. A grunt of strain from above told her that her assailant wa...
Posted FourNorsemenApocoblast
by17th of Last Seed 4E 201: J’baadargo’s Journal The Furs Unleashed\A Night with Anise This one has bitten off more than it could chew in Skyrim, as I realize this sandless land is named. There aren’t even fellow Cathay like myself here (though one could claim that I am no ordinary Cathay Khaji...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byBy Neb Miraak has been one of the more well-known members of the blog for quite a while now. His quality content such as builds & discussions, along with him always being there to help members, and of course the hype he generates has led him to becoming a great member. Let's find out who Miraa...
Posted Skyler
by"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."~ Walt Disney ~ ) x+x ( ~ Suddenly Willow awoke and snapped upwards into a sitting position. The halfling was drenched in a cold sweat brought on by yet another night terror. For several weeks now the young ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMy good reader, It has come to my attention that amid the many helpful guides that one can find around Skyrim, precious few may be found to help up-and-coming thieves (that is to say, criminal artists like myself) to pursue a lucrative career in the field. And so, as usual, the duty of role model f...
Posted Paul
byHere is a poll that has been done before - but with a constantly changing membership it is always interesting to see how things shift over time So... where in the world are you? Vote from the options in the poll - and tell us in the comments below about your location
Posted Chris J.
byVIII. Something Rotten I was on my way to Riften, the closest place to Faldur’s Tooth with a friendly bed. I needed to do some planning on just how I was going to steal the Silver Hand stratagems Aela had sent me to fetch. And a good meal wouldn't hurt either. I knew nothing about Riften, and I wa...
Posted Paul
byGreetings everyone! I, Flameo Instant Noodles - The Melon Lord, along with my ruthless Character Building Group co-Hosts, Albino and ShinJin, are proud to welcome you to The Arena! Take your seats, place your bets, enjoy the view and get thrilled for the massacre that is to come! W...
Posted Chris J.
byVII. New Blood Gallows Rock lay just ahead. It was an ancient, single-tower fortress with tumbled ramparts and little left to defend. I thought I could smell the presence of living bodies within, just out of sight beyond the unguarded stone portal. That sensation was new, and unsettling. It's th...
Posted Warper
byChapter 4 “By the gods what in oblivion was that!?” Mjollnir exclaimed. Faren, with a wave of his hand, send the two Dremora back to Oblivion. Even Nirn, their ‘expert’ on the arcane, was blown back at the level of skill Faren brought into their group. Faren then walked calmly towards his comrades, ...
Posted Paul
byAnother Tips & Tricks feature, and this time its Dragonborn 1421 suggested one - its the Dovahkiin the Double Agent discussion from the group. The thread was originally started by Albino, and in the opening post he notes As it turns out, there are a lot of opportunities for you to switch between...
Posted Paul
byI don't think we've EVER had a forum thread as a featured post - so its high time that changed... A couple of people have suggested to me that the Skyrim Hide and Seek thread, started by Twisted Orthus would benefit from a 'feature'. This is a forum game - but not a mindless or silly one, as these t...
Posted Paul
byTime for a front page feature from our active Role Playing Group, and Host Chris Diokno, has pointed me to a profile for this feature. He comments My choice for an RP feature would be MarkusMasterThief's Northwing Sisters, a well written (In my opinion) profile. From the introduction to these prof...
Posted Chris J.
byVI. The Circle Vilkas handles most of the work assignments around Jorrvaskr, and after some practice, I could almost predict what kind of job he had for me. Today, the usual signs were missing. This time, his eyes carefully avoided mine and his tone discouraged questions. Go see Skjor. He's got...
Posted Warper
by*Posted another cuz the other one was short. Chapter 3 In the outskirts of Winterhold, the Jarl’s men began marching towards the cave in which the vampires were said to reside. They had received news of the recent rise of vampires in Skyrim, and were more than eager to eradicate the threat. Fortunat...
Posted Warper
by*Somehow I managed to finish chapter 2... Lol... Hopefully some people are enjoying reading this garbage. Also, I'm not that familiar with the lore so if I get stuff wrong... Just pretend I'm Michael Bay, and enjoy the explosions. The Dead Crusade Written by Warper Chapter 2 “Lord Balamur. The patro...
Posted Paul
byNew Tips and Tricks Host has been in touch to ask for a feature for the 'Combat Discussion' thread in the Group. Here's the intro The Tips and Tricks group is great if you're looking for answers on a specific topic, but to all you newcomers you might just be looking for some general combat tips. Wh...
Posted Paul
byThought this was well worth a front page feature. Absolutely brilliant!
Posted Warper
by*Before you read this, a few notes... This is probably my first fanfiction since forever... And I haven't really delved too deep into the lore so there may be a few mistakes.. Also I don't speak English (I'm joking, guv'nor.) Anyway this is supposed to be a long story... But I'm not too sure if I'll...
Posted Chris J.
byDustman’s Cairn was northeast of Whiterun about an hour's travel by foot. I really must think about purchasing a horse when I can afford one. I decided to leave Jorrvaskr for the cairn in the pre-dawn hours. Better to go at night, I thought—should be mostly only animal predators out on the plain...
Posted Paws
byWhen misrule takes its place at the eight corners of the world When the Brass Tower walks and Time is reshaped When the thrice-blessed fail and the Red Tower trembles When the Dragonborn Ruler loses his throne, and the White Tower falls When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding The World...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMy good reader, First and foremost, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Markus Blackwell, and all throughout my life in Tamriel I have enjoyed a plethora of noteworthy adventures -- such is the customary lifestyle of a master thief like myself. To be perfectly honest, I feel neither sha...
Posted Paul
byAs I mentioned in a thread in our forums last week, this weeks poll takes a slightly different slant - and moves away from being strictly about Elder Scrolls. Since we have the 'Cross Worlds' Event going on in the Character Build Group, which is all about creating builds inspired by non-Elder Scroll...
Posted Voxzaco
byDear Blogmembers, I present you the life of Raggvir - so far. This is not finished yet, because I am playing the character live at the same time. This means, there will be chapters added to his story as the character grows older and progresses in the world of Skyrim. As my Prologue, i will provide R...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ Northbound through the woodlands of the Rift we made our way to Stonefalls Hollow. The land sloped downward, uneven and rock-strewn. String-like clouds streaked across the azure above, coasting gently on the wind. Eagle caws echoed through the empty air. “Augh–!! Dammit!” Dar-M...
Posted Paul
byWhat do you want? Blood and Piles of Corpses! And what will you stand witness to? Death and Destruction! Fifteen Character Builds taken from The Bloodworks will fight for their lives and for your amusement! Those who gain your favour in the form of 20 likes will be granted freedom to pass into the h...
Posted Paul
byWelcome, one and all, to the Hidden Gem Spotlight! This week we've got an amazing magical glass cannon for you. Gotta love those glass cannons... the epitome of balance: a beautiful dance between power and fragility that is an absolute blast to play. So, rolling with that concept of glass cannon bu...
Posted Paul
byHave you ever wondered how people create those cool looking perk spread graphics that are now pretty much compulsory in Character Builds? Well, wonder no more. Golden Fool has created a very helpful Guide to Perk Spreads using MS Word and Paint. Here is Golden Fool's intro Golden Fool here to explai...
Posted Paul
byNow a long time member of the Blog, Chris Diokno has a lot to show for his time here, and seems to have every intention of continuing to offer his upbeat and frequent feedback, commentary and his own quality content. Lets get to know our latest spotlight member a bit better! As it turns out, Chris...
Posted Chris J.
byIV. Companions I took the north road out of Riverwood toward Whiterun, still unsure of what I might do when I reached this larger town. Could I just lose myself in its bustle, or would I find myself there? Whatever its problems, this is beautiful country. The river I'd been following since Helgen ...
Posted Chris J.
byIII. Friends Ralof's sister Gerdur, it turned out, ran the local sawmill in Riverwood. She and her husband Hod could barely believe our story, but they quickly ushered us into the safety of their home. The conversation flowed with unfamiliar places and names: the Imperial ambush outside Darkwater ...
Posted Chris J.
by#long II. Allies In the midst of the chaos, an Imperial soldier yelled for me to follow him if I wanted to live. Stumbling through the melee of confusion with hands still tied, I struggled to do as he said. But in the rubble and smoke, I soon lost sight of him. I ran past one burning building afte...
Posted Chris J.
byIntroduction This Skyrim playthrough blog will follow the adventures of Raldana Star-Gazer, a not-so-young Nord who has found herself caught up in a world she both knows and doesn’t know at all. It will be a journey of discovery, for her, and for me, too. As a player with over 1000 hours in-game ...
Posted Dobar the Cat
byAn unruly thing, taste is. Taste is often associated with desire, and this can be considered even the definition of it. Thing is, as with desire, taste can be frowned upon. My taste --- my desire --- is something that is frowned upon by society and law. My taste is something an outsider of my brain ...
Posted JustWes
byEvery now and then I get an urge to start over and make a new character. I tried two new ones. First off was an Orc that I actually made up a rule list for him. No magic, only shouts and berserker rage Both hands must be used, either two handed weapons or dual wield Typical orc activities: Mini...
Posted CarlosTheCat
byNever Trust a Khajiit “Ji’Dar, I’m pretty sure this contract was made for you,” said Astrid. “And why is that?” asked Ji’Dar. “Well let’s just say the next contract is a bit of a cat lover.” “I’m no cat, I’m a Khajiit!” Ji’Dar said furiously. “Yes I know, I meant wild cats. More particularly, sabre ...
Posted Paul
byWell folks, last week we had a good response to the poll about blessings. With well over 1000 votes cast, it was a decisive win for the Blessing of Talos Inspired by that poll, I've shifted the focus slightly this week and made a poll about the various temporary blessings that can be gained in the g...
Posted Dobar the Cat
byYes, I was quite an inexperienced lad. I never took the training, and I left Skyrim the first moment I was old enough and just barely qualified. I wanted to help out around there; there was always something to for an adventurer like myself. But I just couldn’t indulge myself into that life. The thou...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Flameo (Instant!) Noodles, Albino and ShinJin are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 12 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we'r...
Posted Nathan Ebony-Heart
bySun' Dawn 23 It's my birthday I'm 27 now and if future readers when im gone read this I skiped writing because of complexities on my journey, but I will sum it up. I'm the dragon born, dragons are back to kill becuase of Alduin. I will kill him but, I need to kill crime. I am going to fight for Whi...
Posted Paul
byWant to roleplay in Skyrim as a thief? Then you need help to figure out the subtle nuances of role playing in that style. And we are here to help. Gave Miniaci has written a really excellent Guide to Roleplaying a Thief, which goes into many issues that you'll need to consider. Even experienced play...
Posted Nathan Ebony-Heart
byas told to go to a fort on top of the throat of the world. High Hrothgar, were a clan of men meditate there voice. I was given housecarl named Lydia. She was to clumsy so she stayed at Dragon's Reach. As I left Whiterun once again I nearly forgot about armor. I was wearing hide armor, im really like...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today I am bringing you a new type of feature, and one that I hope to bring back! Over the past few weeks I have been discussing this with one of the owners of a multi-ESO-guild website, and together we thought up this little feature block for the website. Now, here is Nick Tra...
Posted Nathan Ebony-Heart
byAs stared at death a dragon's roar was as 2 moments later the beast showed itself before breathing the fire from its mouth. I ran to an imperial man for the love of me I can't remember his name he brought to a tower and cut the bindings off. I took two daggers and me an the man fought through a batt...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byAll at once Sevria was awestruck with wonder and amazement at the bright, welcoming beauty of the city. Its stone walls towered mightily over her head, and she wondered what it must have taken to build such massive and powerful structures. Surely it must have taken years! Decades... to say nothing ...
Posted Lazy
byIt all began on a clear sunny evening in the serene forests near Riverwood. All the woodland creatures were scampering out to play. Birds flew to and fro, chirping as they dominate the air. Deer, the soft and burly beasts they are, grazed on the grass below them while they are serenaded by the roari...
Posted Mykel Jayms Hummel
byMy build may not have very many likes, but it has over four hundred views! That is WAY more then I could have asked for, and really makes me enthusiastic to be working on more builds in the (very) near future! (you can view the build here if you would like) :D :P
Posted Paul
byExciting news for fans of the venerable Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - our very own The LordArchCanon has released a fantastic new overhaul of Morrowind over on the Nexus. Here the lowdown on this amazing project MNEM is a complete overhaul of Morrowind. Though it focuses primarily on immersion, MNE...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers. Here is some front-page news from Okan-Zeeus... Hey folks! Month of Short Stories is back with another installment for the month of February! Just like last time, we're calling on all writers to participate in a month-long writing fest. The challenge is simply: try and wri...
Posted Golden Fool
byAs children my friends and I used to dream of the glory we would win when we were old enough to go to war. We each grudgingly took our turn as the enemy of the great Dominion, only to be turned upon should we actually manage to win our childish game; for how could the great Aldmeri Dominion ever los...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Turdas, 21st of Last Seed 4E 201 One more day. My escort would return to Morrowind. I would be home again, back in the comforts of Blacklight. I could return to my studies, to my books and research, to my loving husband, to groveling beneath the Telvanni’s boot heels. Life would be as i...
Posted Paul
byAs you all know, there's a whole bunch of temporary buffs that can be obtained in the form of 'blessings' throughout Skyrim. But which is the best? The most useful? Or are they all basically a waste of time? That's what this weeks poll is all about... I've listed all of the blessings that you can ob...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Flameo (Instant!) Noodles, Albino and ShinJin are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 11 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we'r...
Posted Zachmatosis
byThe place is still littered with blood; the snow was even barely noticeable. The Guard was still at his usual duties; lingering at the crime scene to prevent intrusions. “Finally talked to Jorlief i presume?” asked the guard “Yes, where should we start?” noddingly inquired Zachriel. He pointed to t...
Posted Alendil
byPrologue I looked upon the world at hand, and I began to see. Not with my eyes, mind you. Those didn't exist yet. I saw with my understanding. My place in this world. I knew there was more than what is in front of us, and that there was time before this. I immediately started to know and then... I ...
Posted Paul
byLast week we had some very important news with the announcement that Elder Scrolls Online is to dump its much-derided subscription model in favour of a 'free to play' policy (albeit with an in-game shop). In one fell swoop, the most common 'objection' to this game has been removed. Or has it? Does t...
Posted Zachmatosis
by“Murdered” assured Zachriel. “Aye, This is the third victim already we need to put a stop to it.” confirmed the Guard. Zachriel approached the body. The cold temperature of northern skyrim left the corpse stiff while also preserving it. “Hmmm, the killer seems to enjoy killing- too much. Thoug...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Noodles ( Melon Lord! ), Albino and ShinJin are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 10 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we're ...
Posted Paul
byWell, last week we had a poll about physical traps - and the winner turned out to be the Spinning Blades. So I guess it was inevitable that there'd be a follow up poll on magical traps. (In fact Ben called it, the smarty pants ) This week we have the various types of magical traps in the game (some ...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Noodles ( Melon Lord! ) and Albino are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 9 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we're picking th...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the Hidden Gem Spotlight! This week is the historic beginning of featuring builds that you nominate. The theme, Crossworlds, was in anticipation of the similarly titled upcoming event, and features a build that brings characters from a different universe into Skyrim. While it turns out th...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 7 "Amazing." Farengar said in a hushed tone. Taking the Dragonstone from my hands, the Court Wizard ran a hand over its runed surface, his eyes filled with intrigue. Without looking up, he reached into his robes with his other hand and produced a jingling leather pouch. My payment. I extende...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ Ahhh! You know what’s better than traveling? Traveling when the weather’s fair! No clouds, no rain, just the wind and the sun on your skin. Life’s simple pleasures. I was off on the road to Whiterun. Word came to Riverwood that the city got attacked by a dragon. They managed to kill ...
Posted Chris
byWell everyone, alongside playing through Teccam's awesome Sword-Singer, I wanted to chronicle the adventures of my character, Altair Hawker. I hope you enjoy this prologue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
bySevria's dreams that night were surprisingly peaceful, reminding her of happier days... specifically the days when the Silvenar still existed. Though by day she would look upon these memories with sadness, as now she was all but alone, there was the strangest sense of relief in them as well. Life h...
Posted Casey
byHigh above the canopy of cloudwreath upon the throat of the world, a contented soul sits now and records that which has transpired during her sojourn in Skyrim. For the sake of those who would address her, she has taken the title al-Ash’ Abah. Yet few speak to me here, for their words may cause ...
Posted Paul
byHello Skyrim Bloggers - welcome to the latest weekly poll. With well over 150 polls in the archives, it's hard to come up with fresh ideas for polls - but we've got one this week that's never been done before. Inspired by a thread in our forums, this week we ask: Which is your favourite trap in Sky...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Noodles and Albino are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 8 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we're picking the best Lycanthro...
Posted Paul
byAs you know we had our annual 'Game of the Year' poll over Christmas, with Dragon Age Inquisition edging out Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor in a close fought battle. This week we have our other annual tradition - a poll that asks about the games that you are most anticipating for 2015. Now, I must ...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts Noodles and Albino are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 7 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we're picking the best 10 Thief ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ Burglaries go better after sundown. The theft becomes less about your good timing and more about control and awareness. It demands a lot of skill. Check your footing. Balance your weight. Roll every step from heel to toe. Breathe steadily. All it takes is one mistake, one noise, and ...
Posted Aahin
byBack to TOC Just a note, I don't know what happened to the sizes of the text in this one, if anyone knows what's up with it. Please tell me, Thanks. 18th of Last Seed, 4E 201 On my way out of Riverwood, I harvest some mushrooms, Mora Tapinella, to be precise. I'll investigate them later. Along the...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe carriage carrying Marudil and Sevria to Skyrim finally came to a stop at the humble city of Falkreath, and at last the wood elves hopped to the ground and took in the rich atmosphere around them. The two looked to the distant forest, and pondered the circumstances that had reunited them after...
Posted Premier Eden
by"Damn it all!" I cried, angrily bashing my fist against the table. Cendrine let out a light chuckle, as she saved her bottle of mead from my anger. "All I want to do is sleep! Why must that be taken from me?""You aren't the only one unable to get any sleep around here Armel. The whole town is affect...
Posted Premier Eden
by"Damn provincial! A plague upon you for polluting our city!" the drunken, enraged Nord shouted, shoving the petite, vertically challenged Dunmer out of his way as he marched towards the hearth at the center of the room. He wobbled around drunkenly as he turned to face the now attentive crowd. "We sh...
Posted Aahin
byBack to TOC Karaa is a female Argonian alchemist, who travelled to Skyrim to discover new alchemical recipes & ingredients. But her arrival didn't go as planned. 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 Today was not how I expected it to be. I had planned on arriving in Skyrim and travelling to Whiterun an...
Posted Paul
byIt has become the custom on The Skyrim Blog for the final poll of the year to be a 'game of the year' poll. It's our chance to chew the cud over the various games that have thrilled - or disappointed - during the course of 2014. I've selected a bunch of games that are a reasonable fit with The Skyri...
Posted Todd
byCongratulations Henson, you are the winner of our Anthology Giveaway! I will contact you directly so that we can get you your prize! Please keep in mind that you have twenty-four (24) hours to claim this prize or decline it if you should so choose. I would like to thank all of the members of TheSk...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino (now re-branded as Ben A, Prime of the Order of the Ben), are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 6 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on T...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the Hidden Gem Spotlight! This week we’re featuring a build for people who want something a bit… different. You’ve slunk around and stolen everything in Skyrim; you’ve assassinated an emperor; you’ve sworded and boarded; you’ve unraveled the mysteries of Aetherius and have become Archmage...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byNight fell over the province of Cyrodiil, and the coachman driving Marudil and Sevria had become very tired. And so it was agreed that the three of them would take a break at a local inn, where their appetites would be sated and their energy restored. In the early hours of the morning, Marudil felt...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMarudil and the Silvenar spread out instantly for cover as the Thalmor shot their arrows. A trap! They'd been led straight into a trap! But how did the Dominion know to expect them? Who tipped them off? Questions rushed frantically through Marudil's head as he and the Silvenar did battle with their...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byNight fell over the province of Valenwood, as Marudil and the Silvenar discussed their plan of action. "So what is your plan, my friend?" Elberoth asked Marudil, "How will you save us from the clutches of the Dominion?" "It is going to require a delicate touch. We're striving for independence, not ...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! The Holidays are almost upon us, so I felt like surprising you all with a giveaway (and I mean everyone, as I didn't even tell the other Admins that I was doing this )! this time around I will be giving away a copy of The Elder Scrolls: Anthology. For those of you who do not k...
Posted Paul
byWell, we've finally arrived at the Grand Shoot Out in our long running saga to find our all-time favourite quest in Skyrim. Over the past six weeks we have held a series of polls to find favourite quests in all the various guilds, factions, the main quests, DLC and side quests. Each of the winners...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino (now re-branded as Ben A, Prime of the Order of the Ben), are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 5 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on T...
Posted Paul
byGood afternoon to all of you, Ben B here with a great Hidden Gem Spotlight never seen before. This week I’m pointing you all in the direction of a Heavily Armored, Spell flinging, Two-Handed Sword wielding badass. The Aedric Spear by Nalcarya. This build is one of the most interesting builds to com...
Posted Paul
byGreetings, all! This is Lazy Rocktime speaking, your resident EXOtic and all-around cute guy here with this week's Hidden Gem Spotlight. I think you all know very well that there are some great builds (and builders) out there that sadly do not obtain the recognition they deserve. It is for this reas...
Posted Paul
byDedicated to housing all forms of Elder Scrolls art, the Art group strives to catalog the best and brightest pieces both created by our talented members and collected from around the net. To showcase the many features of the group, the Host of the Art Group Alice, brings us a tutorial about making E...
Posted Paul M
byWindhelm itself is still smoldering in the early morning snow, but it is something more than the soot and ash that has been troubling my sleep. The war is now over, and I mean for our night at the Candlehearth Hall to be our last stay in Windhelm for a while. Two things trouble me as Lydia and I pr...
Posted Paul M
byFredas, 24th of Frostfall, and I have a feeling today will be the last day of the Stormcloak rebellion. In the early morning gloom I saddle up Bono and take the path east from Fort Amol before fording the river at Mixwater Mill. My aim is to report back to the imperial camp in the far east, which I'...
Posted Paul M
byWhiterun has recovered from her brush with war, and the only obvious change since the battle seems to be the presence of imperial soldiers in town. In my travels the Pale seems the happiest land to be in, and as I am reunited with Lydia once more I chat to the steward of the city about buying a hous...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 8 The stench of charred corpses filled my nose as I got closer and closer to the Western Outpost. The walls to the small fort had crumbled in places, and the area around its perimeter was scorched barren by flames. The closer I got, the more damage revealed itself, putting a small flicker of...
Posted Paul
byGreetings fellow Skyrim Bloggers, and welcome to the sixth and final elimination poll in the process to find our all-time favourite Skyrim quest. This week we look at the many and various side quests - those found in towns, dungeons and the wilderness of Skyrim and Solstheim. Thanks to those who nom...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino, are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 4 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. This time, we're picking the best 10 Rang...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ Morning meditation. One of the many habits I still keep from my younger days, mostly out of necessity. If the body is not kept in shape it becomes frail. The mind is like this too – it must be kept from growing dull. Some meditate to cleanse themselves of thoughts and stresses,...
Posted Paul
byHello Skyrim Bloggers, here's an opportunity for someone looking to get more involved with the site. Twisted Orthus, who is the Admin responsible for hosts and groups, has been in touch to say I am in the process of searching for a new Tips and Tricks host at the moment. While I could just ask peopl...
Posted Sildriel
byThe great metal doors gave a shuddering groan as they swung open, clattering onto the stone walls and allowing the harsh wintry weather to rush inside the building. A strong breeze swept across the hall, sending papers scattering across the room and books falling to the ground. Servants y...
Posted Paul M
byThe north wind seems to carry a thousand daggers as it blows over the fractured ice flows towards Winterhold. I stand facing it, at once reminded of the isolation and harshness of my old college and doing so affords me the opportunity to consider again the conversations I have had that brought me he...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers Our long-running saga to find your all-time favourite Skyrim quest continues - and this week we are looking for your favourite Daedric quest. The poll lists the Daedric quests available in the game (with the exception of the one for the Skeleton Key which you could have vot...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
by"What do you want?" asked Jeetum. "There was an old fortress just inside the High Rock border." replied the old man. "If we can get there, you should be safe." "Safe from what?" asked Jeetum "An evil force is rising, son. Snowscales are a very rare yet powerful breed of Argonians, and someone wants ...
Posted Golden Fool
byFrom her perch above the North Gate she watched as Alarne and his friends passed through in search of his father; she hoped that they would be able to succeed where she had failed. She had set them on the right path and now it was up to them to find what they were looking for, yet she was unsure if ...
Posted Paul
byHowdy, and welcome to this week’s installment of the Hidden Gem Spotlight! Honestly, I’m not sure what series of unfortunate events kept this build from going Mythic the week it was released . One way or the other, we felt it was high time this gem was brought back into the light of day where it bel...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino, are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 3 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. So, let's get cracking! Which builds dese...
Posted Paul M
byMistveil Keep houses the Riften Jarl and her entourage, most notably for me the curious aide called Anuriel. She it turns out is a steward, and something of a spin doctor for the indecisive and overly cautious Jarl. It's about three in the afternoon, and the whole gang is settled down to lunch when ...
Posted Lazy
bySome say that loss is very hard to deal with. Others say that it’s a petty man’s problem and not to be thought in depth. Either way, once you’ve lost something important, your life will never be the same. A loss creates a void in your heart where it once was and depending on how you cope with said l...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers and welcome to week 4 of our ongoing attempt to choose our all-time favourite Skyrim quest. This week, the focus turns to the DLC, and the poll lists the various quests available in the Dawnguard and Dragonborn add-on packs. Vote for your favourite quest in EACH (yes - yo...
Posted Shadowclaw
bySo here comes a new version of prologue, more mysterious and packed with a little bit of action. Took me a long time to get my arse together to rewrite it. I've never liked the idea with the council. It was a bit off and gave away slightly more than intendent. So here's the new version. It's short b...
Posted Borommakot
byHow the Civil War Ended Taken from the journal of Ralof of Riverwood By all accounts it started in Riverwood. Thinking back, I'm glad I left words of love with Gerdur and Hod before leaving to rejoin the Stormcloaks. Frodnar...he's still so confused. Then again, we all are. ...
Posted Josias Gabbard
by(Content may disturb reader) When I first entered this family... the dark family... I was nothing but a lad... stuck with a old hag who had that damned lease on me. I was letting her tug on it too much. Yeah... A bit too much. She was obsessed with some god named Talos... what a stupid nam...
Posted Exuro
byGolden light just barely crested the ocean view sill, washing the bamboo hut with early morning glow. Lydia entered the dining area with light steps and an easy smile, hair down and still slightly ruffled from the night. Kharjo followed her path with perked ears and grin from where he sat at the tab...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino, are re-building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 2 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. So, let's get cracking! Which builds dese...
Posted Borommakot
byA Dominion soldier would just make the kill. They'd run the man through, or make him dance with shock magic until his pores smoked. They were brutally efficient. Not the Alik'r. The sands, dry and hot, unending in every direction, they take their time. Drag it out. Let him hold on to hope, and fight...
Posted Paul
byLadies and Gentlemen may we have a drum roll please: I, Dragonborn1421, am proud to introduce the Hidden Gem Spotlight. Yes, that's right it's back! ShinJin, Lazy Rocktime, ThePuppetMan and of course myself are proud to bring you a new Spotlight every single week. So enough showboating and let's mov...
Posted Paul
byWe have fresh front page content today - and for the next couple of days! Today we present, courtesy of The LordArchCanon, an offering from our Elder Scrolls Classics group. We present The New Sheogorath. It's the prime entry in the Event Build held in the Classics Group, and obviously its meant to ...
Posted Paul M
byIzlanda had never been wilful like her older sister Makalda. But then Izlanda had always known she was not her mother's favourite child, and known that she would not be afforded the same latitudes. So Izlanda had done as she was told, and taken to her role in the family as the reliable hard working ...
Posted Paul M
byA rascal called Mercer Fey welcomes me to the Thieves Guild as I stand ankle deep in the filth of Riften passing through the Ratway. I hate the thieves guild absolutely, but I go along with the membership rigmarole in the hope I can raise the guild's fortunes enough to weaken the town's defences so ...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
byIt wasn't much to look at, but there were few Imperial patrols in Falkreath, good news to someone who just escaped an Imperial execution. The first store Jeetum-Ja went to was the blacksmith. There he got himself a nice suit of leather armour and an iron shortsword. The blacksmith seemed nice enough...
Posted Paul
byHey Skyrim Bloggers. We continue our series of polls to find YOUR favourite quest in Skyrim. This week we are looking at the quests offered by the Dark Brotherhood and the Thieves Guild. I've listed all the quests in two polls in the right sidebar. You can vote in BOTH, so please do so and let's see...
Posted Paul
byIf you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that new CB Hosts, Noodles and Albino, are starting a major re-build of the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 1 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Blog. So, let's get cracki...
Posted Cadagan
byThey'd found the book after searching a local cave, looking for the foul atronachs that had burnt down a local village. Those who returned bore haunted expressions, and a leather tome wrapped in ragged linen cloths. The battered, scorched exterior of the journal contrasted with the neat flowing scr...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byPART 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Calls evaded the patrols she could and set her ears on a distant voice. It sounded female, familiar. She approached a doorway left partially open. Inside was a large study of some sort. Faded blue textiles were draped onto the walls with desks sitting beneath them, alongside numerou...
Posted Cadagan
byWisened old hands rested on the stone. Eyes closed, the Atmoran bent his weary back to place his lips on the dusty crypt, and whispered. Built by his Grandfather, the tomb already looked ancient. Hand carved walls, ceiling and pillars gave the place an air of reverence. Vines and moss were already w...
Posted Carbonbreath
byMy first fan fiction story. I will most likely write up to 8 chapters to instill the terror of trurly mediocre writing style in the hearts of those who dare to journey unto this plain of oblivion that is my posting site. Originally designed to be just a roleplaying character, i got sort of involv...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byPART 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The three resumed their pace and wound around to plantation’s back wall. Several elves kept watch along a balcony that wrapped around the villa’s highest floor. The box-like building was grand in size, perhaps the vestige of some powerful Dark Elf family. The Argonians hunkered down...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
by~ Brings Rain ~ An Elder Scrolls Story PART 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This was to be my entry for October’s Month of Short Stories. But like so many of the things I try to write, it got blown out of proportion in the best way possible. What I present to you now is my latest exercise in storytelling. It’s been yea...
Posted Drinks-Many-Beers
byThe Tale of the Necromancer Hail traveler! Come, sit and rest a while. I was just beginning a tale, perhaps you would care to join me? I tell a tale of death and of life, and a man suspended between both. A tale of dark magic born of desperation and darker deeds born of hate. I tell the tale of the ...
Posted Sildriel
by“Ata*, we don’t want you to leave.” The Altmer smiled unhappily, bending down to his knees to stare at his twins at eye-level. His bright eyes shimmered with sadness and an unspoken agony, but his lips curved into a soft smirk. He placed his hands on either of the boys' shoulders, squeezin...
Posted Niyaz
bySENTINEL: Chapter 1: Death & Rebirth *Disclaimer: This story was inspired by the video game Shadow of Mordor. The story may sound similar in this chapter, but in the next chapter the two diverge. 4E 500: Rafkas Skall Village I stood, stunned at the sight of the burning remains of my vil...
Posted Paul
byThree polls for the price of one this week! In our ongoing quest to discover the most well-loved Skyrim Quest we are looking at three of the faction this week. Take a look to the right and you'll see three separate polls. Vote once in EACH poll! I've listed the quests for The Companions, The College...
Posted Paul
bySome weeks ago I posted up a feature about a competition over in our Story Corner called 'A month of short stories'. This has now resulted in a list of stories to read and choose from - and a poll... This poll will run until Monday - yes, just 48 hours to read the stories and cast your vote. Think o...
Posted Paul M
byMy first go at collecting debts for the thieves guild goes slightly off script, and I beat a woman called Haelga (and some innocent bystander) to death before being arrested and thrown in jail. It's my first stay in this sort of place, and I'm surprised that they supply fine clothes and food free of...
Posted Paul M
byLegate Rikke has been relocated to the Rift in an effort to shore up the Empire's supply lines into the hot zone that is Skyrim. She says she wants me to return to Riften and work on the good first impression I made upon the thieves of that city. I'm still a little shaken from the untimely death of ...
Posted Paul M
byThe woods just south of the northern coast are peppered with what appears to be dwarven ruins, which my curiosity demands I investigate as we travel to join up with the assault on Fort Dunstead. Doing so brings Lydia and I to Frostmere Cavern, and an interesting aside involving a group of bandits, a...
Posted ThePuppetMan
byAmongst Thieves - A Night To Remember *Act one* Suddenly the candle was lit and the shadow which concealed her vanished, the thief stood there, blinking, caught. She was young, pretty, with a fox like grace, but dirty; wearing a loose set of rugged black clothes that were surely very fancy a week ag...
Posted Paul
byOK Skyrim Bloggers, we are going to find out our favourite quest in Skyrim! There are a LOT of quests in the game, so this is going to take us a while. Here's how it will work... We'll have six weekly polls that will look at different categories of quests e.g Factions. Town, Daedric, DLC and so on. ...
Posted Caesar Strong-Heart
byThe snow seemed to sting when it hit his face as he climbed higher. He had only been climbing for a few minutes, yet it seemed like days. He knew that if he could just cross the border into Skyrim, he would be safe. The Imperial patrol that was following him was long gone, but he couldn't shake the ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ I strummed a claw across the bristles of my arrow’s fletching. If there’s one thing I hate about highway robberies, it’s the waiting time. Having to loaf around for minutes or hours on end until somebody worth half a Septim passes by. But we were waiting with a purpose. The caravan w...
Posted LokaCola
byIt was a relatively warm day in the forests of Falkreath Hold. Skyrim was mostly known for its cold climate, but during the summers it could still reach somewhat warm temperatures. The weather could also be very pleasant when the sun was at the top of the sky and with no clouds covering it. The larg...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"So what do you mean to tell me?" Marudil asked Sevria, "Why have you chosen to break the Green Pact just as I have?" Sevria sat cross-legged on the ground and gave Marudil a solemn look. "It was many years ago... not long after you yourself turned your back on our sacred oaths to Y'ffre. I was... ...
Posted Paws
byThe image of the "Oblivion Gate" as Silus Vesuius had called the Daedric Oht letter, was etched onto the scabbard of Mehrune’s Razor with supernatural precision. Standing in the late Silus’ house and surrounded by Mythic Dawn imagery, Ugolin examined the artefact, whilst recalling his conversation w...
Posted Golden Fool
by“Oh no reason, it’s just that that’s my younger brother she’s talking to.” She knew that plenty of Dunmer had fled to Riften as well as Windhelm after Red Mountain erupted, but she had never expected to see one as thane of either city. “Could you tell me anything about the Thane?” “Don’t see why I c...
Posted Garthar the Old
byThunder, blood and glory Death is their name Kingdoms fell before them And dragons have been slayed The conqueror's kin Born in battle noise The freezing North is our home And allmighty Thu'um our voice We never bow; we kill Our bravery, our only needed skill We created the Empire, but we've been be...
Posted Garthar the Old
byLady Kyne! Thou rule the skies! Why have You forsaken me? Why have You let this happen? Brother against brother. Father against son. Kin against kin. Lady Kyne, why have You allowed this? What evil has been layed upon us? What curse has binded us? Oh, Lady Kyne; we, your favourite creations, are dyi...
Posted Paul
byHey Skyrim Bloggers. I'm just about to disappear off for the next week or so on holiday (or 'vacation' as I believe you Americans say!). So here's a poll to chew over whilst I'm gone... I thought it would be interesting to get a sense of which parts of the site people use on a regular or even irregu...
Posted Lazy
byRain, thunder and lightning. That was all she saw from the window of her reclusive tower at the equally reclusive keep of her family. As much as she welcomed the solitude of the tower, she despised being confined here by the demons she was supposed to call ‘her parents’. Belyane, or as she was calle...
Posted Tae-Rai
byTales of Blackwood: Undeath Death. Death was something that no one liked or wished to see early. But life did deal unfair hands that way. One could die from an accident, an illness or an injury. Or perhaps that handsome man who gave you your daily mead in the inn had poisoned your drink, or that el...
Posted Veloth the Prophet
byA Forgemaster's Folly Part One , With a torch in one hand and a maul in the other, the Orc delved deeper in to the darkness. There was no fear in his heart, just the burning fire of determination. He would show them. He would show all of Tamriel the worth of his people. Most Orcs were fine ...
Posted Paul
byGood morrow, ladies and gents! Your friendly, neighborhood Trickmaster Al here with another gem from the T&T Group. Today's feature is Soneca's Advanced Melee Corner Soneca compiled an extensive list of cool tricks for you melee enthusiasts! This guide covers a wide range of close-combat abili...
Posted Paul
byHere's the next feature from our ever-active Roleplay group. This time we have the Guide to Creating a Character Profile. Penned by Borommokot, this definitive guide tells you not only on how to make a character profile, but why you should! It even includes a template to get you started! As the intr...
Posted Paul
byI've got something interesting for you to chew over today. Our very own Lord ArchCanon, the host of our Elder Scrolls Classics group has been working on a Morrowind Overhaul. It's called the MNEM Overhaul and it appears that it is very well progressed in its development. It aims to balance Morrowind...
Posted Paul
byWith over 100 polls created on this site its getting pretty hard to come up with brand new poll topics, but we've got one this week.. Which is your favourite bard song? It's a simple choice. Which of the five vanilla bard songs in the game do you like the most? Or do the songs just drive you to di...
Posted Lazy
bySilence. The first thing that struck Konrad as he walked into the dark cave was the deafening silence. The residents of Ivarstead reported the screams of a young girl coming from this very cave in the dead of night. A local family also reported their youngest child going missing and they assumed the...
Posted Ben W
byTales of Blackwood: The Celestial Light The moon was full. This was the first of the three day period that it would be so. The training, by the gods, was going to be tough. The Wolf’s student, the Skaal, was a stubborn woman. Both the Wolf and Skaal traveled together, walking a considerable distance...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 6 Smoke slowly drifted off of the bodies of the dead men around me. Some still burned, while others had been reduced to piles of simmering embers on the ground. When they had first attacked me, I had been confident my rapid sword strokes would cut through the converging undead. Instead, I fo...
Posted Paul
byHi, Billy Mays here. Welcome to the Character Build Deathmatch! We have 7 builds for you to judge. They have 24 hours to reach 20 likes or receive the most votes. Those that fail to do so will be deleted. Who should stay? The Dragonpaw Monk Savagekin Deathstroke The Temporal Warrior The Daedra W...
Posted Paul
byLast weekend we announced the brand new Fallout Live Role Playing game here on the site. Worked on for a number of months, and kept top secret by the creators, this promises to be an exciting new feature here on The Skyrim Blog. I've got to be honest, I've never played an LRP game myself, and don'...
Posted Paul
byBen has been in touch to draw my attention to something that I guess most fo you will have completely overlooked in the Character Build Group. Ir's a post called 'The Expanded Races of Skyrim' Xianix tried to make up his own versions of how to play as other TES races. Its a great post with a lot of ...
Posted Tae-Rai
byTales of Blackwood: Sparring The Tsaesci stood against the Saint, twin blades of steel drawn at her sides, glistening scales of gold shining in the late afternoon sun. She was unarmoured for a change, but she felt no shame. It was common for the Tsaesci to abandon their armor mid fight and to use t...
Posted Logan Thomas Lewis
by3E 300 16th of Sun's Dawn, Brelyna Indoril and Dreydes Telvanni rendezvous at the tree where they once coveted their forbidden love for each other, only to be cornered by a mass of Telvanni Wizard-lords and other high ranking membes of the Indoril House. The outraged Dunmer argue and fight over t...
Posted Golden Fool
byMaven may think that she had complete control over Riften but that didn’t mean she knew what she was getting into by demanding, not asking but demanding her presence in her Manor. She suspected that she had picked this meeting place in the hopes of being safe, for whenever had an assassin been able ...
Posted Paul
byAlastor brings us the latest feature from our Tips and Tricks group. Good day, fellow bloggers! Alastor here with another fantastic post from the T&T Group. Today we're featuring Ponty's Complete Guide to Shouts! Ever wondered what was actually happening when you 're endlessly screaming those e...
Posted Paul
byHere is Borommokots latest suggestion of an interesting and perhaps overlooked article in the Roleplay Group - its about Unorthodox Race choices, classes, skills and playstyles by Henson An interesting discussion on taking races, classes, and abilities out of their comfort zone to keep your playthro...
Posted Paul
byToday we have the latest in the series of Lore Quizzes from Kirella, this one is based around the races of Tamriel. How much do YOU know about the many races in Tamriel? Take the Quiz and find out!
Posted Paul
byAs we all know, a large part of the plot and quests of Skyrim are based around the ongoing civil war and wrangling over the future of the province. We find ourselves inexorably drawn into this in the game - but what do you think should happen after the events of the game? Do you think the best way...
Posted Alastor
by“But what is the difference between the two? They are both Schools of manipulation, they both alter the fabrics of Mundus! So why separate them? That is our resolve, Azroth,” the Archmagister's impatience was swelling, a commonality at this particular conclave of the Council of Mages. Azroth, a rep...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Over the course of the last few months, a small group of site members have been working tirelessly to create a new group for us all to enjoy. It is my pleasure to finally bring this project into the light, as we’ve tried to keep it under wraps as best as possible. Now, without ...
Posted Golden Fool
byAlarne sat staring into the depths of his mug; he was seated at one of the tables that ringed the main room of The Bee and Barb. The ride back from the clearing had been slow and he was sure it had been almost unbearable for Sofie. They had rushed to the temple of Mara and the priests had taken her ...
Posted Paul
byHi, Billy Mays here. Welcome to the Character Build Deathmatch! We have 7 builds for you to judge. They have 24 hours to reach 20 likes or receive the most votes. Those that fail to do so will be deleted. Who should stay? Steel Mystic Priest of Namira The Merchant Thief Aspect of the Spider Shad...
Posted Paul
byHere is a video that popped up in the feed for our video section here on the site. 'Hardly Working' is a whole series of parody videos that cover a range of subjects, not just gaming - although they have a decent selection of gaming-themed videos. As with all 'humour', its purely subjective as to...
Posted Morthevin
byGazing out upon the vast expanse of greenery named Cyrodiil, Tynach Arndell stood motionless. He enjoyed it there. But not enough for him to want to live there all his life. Storybooks were never enough to satiate his endless hunger for adventure. And as Tynach gazed, he pondered on the life he was ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe first of the Imga that struck at Marudil was met with a savage blow to its head, slicing open its face and splashing blood upon the wood elf's armor. Another of the apes struck at Marudil's side from behind, catching him off-guard just long enough for a third ape of the group to stick an elven ...
Posted Paul
byHey guys, Alastor here with a blast from the not-so-distant past! James's Argument for 'Unarmed Combat' is a fantastic guide that offers 7 different ways to boost your unarmed damage and dissects the mechanics of it all in layman's terms! If you haven't read anything from James yet, you probably are...
Posted Paul
byFollowing the interest shown in our previous Lore Quiz, I'm pleased to let everyone know that there is now a second Lore Quiz available. Phil has messaged me to ask me to feature the Quiz, and - of course - I am happy to do so. This one is by a new-ish member, KIralla - good to see a new member arri...
Posted Laurie Bear
byMature Content, implied themes of extreme violence. Ralof didn’t know how long he had been out for, he tried sitting up his head was aching; instinctively he went to rub it and realizes his wrists were bound. Confused and trying to remember what happened he looks around they are in a wagon but he ...
Posted Ben W
byWergar “Where’s my armor and sword, Talen-Jei?” I asked. It had been two days since Opal’s attack on myself and the inn and have since made a full recovery. The Pantherlady had tried to strangle the Argonian couple, but thanks to their scales, they survived. Even Volwulf was recupera...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ I walked a lonely path, minding the soil my feet would tread. Orange leaves blew away from birch trees in the whistling wind. Autumn…? So soon? I must have lost track of the seasons. My legs halted their gait. In the dimming blue sky, cumulous clouds flaunted their size. They f...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byOkan-Zeeus ~ ~ ~ Ten years ago… I awoke with a start. Sitting upright, my senses alert, I scanned the room around me. It was small and dark with rounded walls made of dried mud, straw and log frame. Small jars rested upon a hanging set of shelves suspended by ropes. Wicker baskets were piled in a co...
Posted Paul
byI'm grateful to Wave for pointing me to this post in the General Gaming Group. Hello Paul! This was quite thought out, but I don't think it got the attention it needed, so here's something you can put on the front page. ESO in review: is it worth it? "Ponty delves into the world of Elder Scrolls: On...
Posted Paul
byBorommokot has pointed us to a particularly good example of a role playing profile. If you've not delved into profiles in the Role Playing Group then hopefully this one will spark your interest. Mathias Wickrofts profile (by Mathias Wickroft ) has a unique and interesting style, that showcases the c...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks poll is one of those that is a mixture of sheer curiosity mixed with planning the future of the site. Very simply we ask this question: When was the last time YOU played Skyrim? With Skyrim fast approaching its three-year anniversary, its important for the Admins to know just how many p...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the Character Build Deathmatch! We have seven builds for you to judge. They have 24 hours to reach 20 likes or receive the most votes. Those that fail to do so will be deleted. Who should stay? The choice is YOURS - so get voting and commenting... The Legendary Corsair The Shadowhunte...
Posted Paul
byI spotted this post by Ben in the Tips and Tricks group earlier this week, and felt it deserved the wider attention that a front page feature can give. In this post, Ben explores the benefits and gameplay advantages of the oft-overlooked speech skill in Skyrim. There are certainly some gameplay mech...
Posted Paul
byThe Story Corner is calling on all writers to participate in a month-long writing fest! The challenge is simply to try and write a short story within the month of October. However, there is a catch: we're asking for original stories to be written! That means tales of your own imagining within the T...
Posted Sildriel
by"You are home." It was as if an ancient enchantment had been broken, or a dam had shattered to allow excitement, relief, and elation to wash over the boy. Heart fluttering against his chest, Ulfric turned to gaze upon what Mithllon motioned to, and felt his stomach fly to his throat eagerly. They st...
Posted Sildriel
byWhen Mithllon had heard the sharp ring of a sword gliding from its sheathe, Mithllon knew he had been found. Perhaps, in a small part of his consciousness, he understood that Ulfric's parents were obviously searching for their lost child in the tundra of Skyrim. Perhaps he deduced that they would wo...
Posted Borommakot
byThe quiet was a trap, he was sure of it. The other immortal must be on to him. He couldn't remember the last time there had been such profound silence and, starved as he was, Shodgin would not survive their first encounter. But what if? What if the other had gone? The Orc sniffed the air. There had ...
Posted Chronicler
byWith faded blue eyes, he watched the filmy surface of the pond, nearly orange as it reflected the light of the rising sun, as it rippled lethargically as the wind coursed across it. All the world seemed caught and held, trapped in that moment of dawn-kissed stillness. The breeze carried gentle sound...
Posted Paul
bySomething a bit different for the front page today, as we take a look at something genuinely unique. Our very own Ponty, Character Building guru, long-time Host and all-round Skyrim Blog stalwart has put all of his talents and energy into creating a Skyrim D20 roleplaying game. Now, if you followed ...
Posted Paul
byBryn brings us another excellent contribution from our Roleplaying Group This guide can seriously help you when RPing your werewolf. Be it in how you act as a human... Or as the beast inside of you. Adam "Snacks" Gould made a brilliant post here and if any of you love werewolves half as much as me,...
Posted Sildriel
byThe hounds howled fiercely in the Skyrim air as they sprinted through the thick sheets of snow, sending clouds of ice billowing in their wake as their shouts echoed into the expanse of the forest. Their barks were dwarfed by the thundering boom of twenty galloping horses trailing from behind, their ...
Posted Borommakot
byThe first days of the trek passed almost too quickly to be difficult. The Dominion had given chase, but Cyrus and his men knew that the elves would only risk venturing so far into the desert. In another circumstance it might have been the perfect time for an ambush, having strung the elves out acros...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byWhy do you sink your blades into each other's hearts? My blade does not discriminate, and neither did theirs The daedra at the White tower, four armed, terrible, and bloodied never questioned your race, all were blood and gore, on that fateful day When the Mad God extended his invitation to Nirn he...
Posted Sildriel
byThe voice was deep and raspy, and yet it thundered across the cave, a terrible rumble shaking the very foundations of the stone. The volume boomed against the rock, bouncing into Ulfric's eardrums, and he hastily covered his ears with his palms, grimacing at the intensity. The words were spoken in a...
Posted Paul
byLore host Phil brings us another contribution from the Lore Group, and a blast from the past... It is always good to remind ourselves of our origins so I thought revisiting a classic from Vix, Human Origins: Nords vs Nedes, would be a good idea this week. Please contribute to the group by sharing yo...
Posted Gabe
byI set the pheasant feather down beside me, hoping mother and father would not be irked at receiving a letter written in blood. I doubted they would mistake it for human--we bosmer had always been trained to waste no part of the animal. The pheasant from which I had plucked the feather was roasting a...
Posted Paul
byThe Lord Archcanon has been in touch to tell us about something special that's happening over in our Elder Scrolls Classics Group. For those who haven't been there yet, this is the place to talk about previous Elder Scrolls games such as Oblivion and Morrowind. The LordArchCanon is putting a lot of ...
Posted Paul
byThis week's Live Roleplaying Character of the Week is Trace's character, Delmar Anthian. One of our group's most well-spoken GMs, Christopher Perigoe, has written this week's Character of the Week from the perspective of one of his characters, Peryn Gaerhart. This week I have been called upon by th...
Posted Sildriel
byIt took all of Ulfric's willpower to keep from whimpering in his captor's grip. The earth seemed to close around him, shutting away the sky and fresh wind, leaving only murky, thick stenches and stiff air. Ulfric felt as if he was suffocating under the ground and his captor's tight clasp did nothing...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by“Ruby! Are you ok? Did they hurt you?” I felt Lidia’s hand on my shoulder, shaking me from my trance. Hehe, I suppose my little act didn’t quite go as I planned… Telling the soldiers to stay behind while I supposedly went in and saved the day! Some fucking hero I am… “They got away Lidia” Mayb...
Posted Sildriel
byThe heavy thrum of mighty hooves boomed across the forest like the beating of a war drum. The ground was disrupted with great billows of snow as the massive horse drove on, baring its load with great heaves of breath. The wintry Skyrim air rushed over the two beings, mist materializing over their l...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe ride from Fort Dawnguard had been tedious to say the least; Alarne and Blaise had acted as though they rode in the company of a bear. Their fear of what Runa would do to them should they say or do anything to set her off was almost something Sofie could reach out and touch. Runa only made this w...
Posted Sildriel
by"My jarl!" The boom of the great iron doors opening resounded across the hall, echoing through the stone walls. They collided into the walls with a great shutter, and a lone soldier suddenly tore in, stumbling over his feet. Jarl Haren stood crouched over the massive oak table with the map o...
Posted Sildriel
by"Mithllon!" Ulfric screamed out, his voice echoing through the trees as the tears fell freely down his cheeks. His captors held his arms firmly as he struggled, slowly forming bruises from where the hooded men's hands gripped so hard. He sobbed as the forest moved by him, taking him far...
Posted Paul
byWell here is a poll we've certainly had at least once before But since I have been asked for it, then I've decided to go with it once again - its always a fun poll and will hopefully provoke lots of comments. So... where would you like The Elder Scrolls VI to be set? Yes, I know it hasn't been anno...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to this installment of the Character Build Deathmatch! We have 7 builds, from the Bloodworks, and their fate rests in your hands. They have 24 hours from now to either get the most votes or at least 20 likes to be saved or they will be deleted. Who deserves to be saved? Conan The Barbaria...
Posted Paul
byGreetings fellow bloggers and welcome to the Hidden Gem Spotlight. Each week we unearth a true gem of a build, buried beneath the mountain of other other builds, for your viewing pleasure. This week we present perhaps the most beautiful gem of all, Dibella's Beautiful Blade by Shin Jin! The Beautif...
Posted Sildriel
by"He wasn't found anywhere near Whiterun, my jarl. And we have searched a large portion of Winterhold without a trace." Haren grunted in acknowledgement, his dark eyes scanning over the yellowing map he crouched over, a massive calloused hand stroking his thick blonde beard. He rumbled deeply...
Posted Paul
byGreeting Skyrim Bloggers! As you've probably noticed the site has been pretty quiet lately. The Admin team have been trying think of ways that improve things - but I thought it would be good to widen this out to the membership! Obviously, Skyrim has been out now for almost three years. So there will...
Posted Nyx Bean
byRobin - Imperial with black hair. Rogue. Agnes - Blonde and gruff Nord. Healer. Viktor - Nord. Archer. Danjald - Nord. Barbarian. Jochiam - Nord. Knight.
Posted Sildriel
byThe night was cold and dark, clouds hovering beneath the stars and expelling their load of snow onto Skyrim below. The wind howled gently, brushing against the trees and rustling the leaves, painted in orange by the fireplace's glow. The crackling of wood devoured by the flames echoed into the nigh...
Posted Skooma addict
by18th of Last Seed 4E, 201 Gerdur gave me this old ruined book and allowed me to use their ink as well, she said that if I write things down like this, that it would help me get though it all. I used to keep a journal when I was younger, my mother told me it was good practice, I remember I used to ...
Posted Paul
byIt's always interesting to see a video that ties-in to our massively successful Character Build group here on The Skyrim Blog. This video was posted by one of our own members, Heroic XCV, and gives a personal opinion about how best to roleplay character builds. I'm sure some of you will have a few...
Posted Eriaren
byFollowing the crazy Nord men turned out to be a Very Bad idea. Ralof and Ulfric ambushed the Imperial Captain –no complaints there- and her companion, stripped them of their gear and valuables and then turned to me. “How’re you with a sword lass?” Ulfric held out an Imperial sword for me t...
Posted Sildriel
byIt was Ulfric's third day with Mithllon, and the Nord had learned more of Summerset Isles than he had ever dreamt of. The Altmer filled their seemingly tiresome and uneventful journey with fascinating tales of magical battles, epic adventures lasting over decades, and incredible stories of his ance...
Posted Sildriel
by"Ulfric." The whisper was soft and soothing, the tone as smooth as liquid. Slowly it pulled at the boy's consciousness out from the realms of sleep. But the Nord threw an anchor into the warm chasm of slumber as he pulled himself deeper into the warmth of his blankets. He was not yet ready ...
Posted Eriaren
by*WARNING: This tale contains mild swearing and (hopefully) humorous snark from the main character during the original happenings of the game, with a few twists of course. Said snark is based upon my own inner monologue.* Well, that could have gone better, I thought as consciousness returned to ...
Posted Sildriel
by"Here we stand at a three-day's ride from Windhelm. To reach your home swiftly, we could ride Drastíll across the Eastmarch throughout day and night. However," Mithllon indicated at Ulfric's bound leg, "I am wary of your injury. You will need to rest and recover. We will camp at night, delaying our...
Posted Sildriel
by"Oh." It seemed like such an inappropriate yet evident reaction to such a situation. The Nord child sat there, face wet and hot from crying and screaming, his foot lodged beneath the tree's root, which clasped tightly and stably around the child's leg. His clothes were in tatters, filthy and...
Posted Paul
byWanna brush up on Skyrim Lore? Lore Group host Phil points us to another of the many excellent articles in the Group. I thought The Dread Father and his Legacy by former member Big Chris would be a good topic for discussion. While I disagree with a few of his interpretations, I think Big Chris' arti...
Posted Paul
byBig thanks to Roleplay Host Borommakot for alerting us to another excellent post in our Role Playing Group The Traveler's Backpack is an excellent guide by one of our old members on improving role play by making more realistic use of Skyrim's carry system. What are the essentials for your travels? W...
Posted Paul
byTips and Tricks Host Alastor reminds us about an awesome thread in the Tips & Tricks Group Ponty's Fun Facts is filled to the brim with tons of useful information for any Skyrim adventurer. It boasts way more information than any other T&T discussion with 34 pages of random knowledge! I guar...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 5 The sun was just rising lazily as I stepped out of the Bannered Mare in Whiterun. The rest of the city was starting to rise too, I noticed, when I observed a wood elf setting up his stall in the local market. Before I talked to the Jarl, I would sell off some of my goods, I decided, glanc...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to this installment of the Character Build Deathmatch! We have 7 builds, from the Bloodworks, and their fate rests in your hands. They have 24 hours from now to either get the most votes or at least 20 likes to be saved or they will be deleted. Who deserves to be saved? The Divine The Sh...
Posted Casey Bui
byChapter 3 - Dragon?! “Malacath's beard!” gasped Kraltorrik, looking up above the chopping block at the top of the tower to his left. Even a foreigner like Kraltorrik could recognize the scaly spines, the reptilian claws, and deathlike wings that blotted out the sun. A dragon. Kraltorrik was no cowa...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe return back to Fort Dawnguard was far less eventful than when he and Alarne had passed through the region. Blaise had them stop in at the Riften inn to await nightfall, for as he had told Runa and Sofie; it was far easier to find the opening to the canyon by moon light due to the braziers that a...
Posted Paul
bySomething a little different today! Lore Host Phil has prepared a quiz for you all... It's pretty simple really. Head over to this link and answer the questions. They are all about well-established Elder Scrolls lore. Some of pretty easy, but there are some tricky ones in there ... so watch out! T...
Posted Paul
byHot news from the Modders Workshop! A new contest.... with a twist! Twisted Orthus tells us more... Attention all modders! We are in need of a new modders workshop host(s), and YOU could be just the person we are looking for! However, rather than just take in applications in the normal manner, we t...
Posted Jivusa
byThis is to be my first addition to The Skyrim Blog. Not much to say about this. I guess I'll start that this was just an on-the-fly test run, and I decided to make my first post a poem about the hardy Nords. I hope all that read this enjoy. Hardy north-men of snowy peaks, Hailing from 'cross the de...
Posted Nyx Bean
byThese are a few of Liina's diary entries from before the start of TES V. Along with her profile (posted in Roleplaying) they are in preparation for in-game journal entries. Using the Take Notes mod, I will type in a journal entry every night in-game, or at the next viable opportunity, and people wil...
Posted Paul
byNow that we've sorted out who has the best profile page, its time to crack on with main poll for this week, and the question is a very simple one: Which consoles or platforms do you use? The first thing to note is that this poll, unlike the majority of polls on the site, allows multiple answers. You...
Posted Paul
byGreetings Skyrim Bloggers - today we have a feature from the Role Playing Group. This is a thread from Oddball called 'The Black Market'. Here is what RP Host Borommokot has to say Oddball's interactive RP thread. A clever idea for bringing some fresh fun to Skyrim, whether for old or new players. W...
Posted Shimazu
byGlimpses - The Arena By: Shimazu 'A fall from grace cannot be measured. What would you measure? How much money you had? How happy you were? How much respect you commanded? Maybe just how healthy you was? Well, if it can be measured, I am not the one to do so. I am not the one to judge anything, I a...
Posted Paul
byOK, here we go. This is the poll to find the coolest and funkiest Profile Page on the site. Thanks everyone who nominated people in my post last week. I've been through them all and picked 10 for poll, and here they are... Billy Mays Borommkot Emer Dareloth Gathar Skaldurson Miraak Nixrune Raidriar ...
Posted Paul
byHi, CB Host Billy Mays here with today's Deathmatch! This time, we have 8 builds to fight for your approval. If a build doesn't get at least 20 likes or the most votes, it will be deleted from the site. Remember, you can give a like to more than one build. Here are our lovely contestants! The B...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 4 Three conical, stone pillars stood around me, as the sun's rays glimmered on the lake ahead. The standing stones. Carved into each, from left to right, were pictures of 3 different men. A thief, a mage and a warrior. If I prayed to one of the stones, I would be granted a greater prowess i...
Posted Rasmus
by<This appears to be the first page of this journal> Sundas, 17th of Last Seed This strange frozen land has been nothing but horrid luck since we've passed by its icy coastline... well to be fair, the sailors did state that the Sea of Ghosts would be the worse part of venture. None of it matter...
Posted Paul
byIn this first of an occasional feature on the many fine Groups that populate The Skyrim Blog we take a look at the General Gaming Group. Host Batman (aka Charlie) has given us a quick intro to the group: The gaming group is all about sharing the joy of gaming with others. From the latest news and gr...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byHere is part two of my haiku series, this time with our daedric princes!!! Balancing the light/of bright sun and mystic moon/guided by her star Ancestor of ash/cruel, fickle, like companionship/till the last one stands You're tempted to deal/the soothing voice makes demands/take heed to the dog Know...
Posted Laurie Bear
by(We all follow the same roads; we just take different paths) Aranni woke up with a dry mouth and a pounding head. What in Oblivion happened last night? He rolled over and noticed his linen cloth on the bed post, what the… Realizing he was naked he shot up looking to see if he was alone! Thanks ...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byRoad to Fortune Written by NIL Act 1: The Past Chapter 2: Adventurer It was a summer night when Janrig first met Balrund. Janrig was a man of tradition. Every day he would take on his sellsword task, and every night he would return, unharmed to the Bannered Mare, where he would eat a Horker roast w...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the Hidden Gem Spotlight! This week Vazgen has chosen the Visionary by Matt Feeney. The Visionary features one of the most prominent deities of Redguards (if not the most prominent) - HoonDing, in an unusual character, detailed in the corresponding RP Profile. The build features two "fo...
Posted Paul
byAs flagged up last week, we are having a contest to find the best and coolest Profile Page here on the Ning 2.0 iteration of The Skyrim Blog. The contest will be next week's poll - and I need nominations for participants! I don't have the time (or the inclination, frankly) to trawl through thousan...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byRoad to Fortune Act 1: The Past Chapter 1: Retelling Written by NIL It was cold. The chilling snows of Windhelm bit into the flesh of it's citizens, with each bite taking away heat and movement. The fortunate found comfort in their brick homes, near the fire with a goat fur coat over their shoulde...
Posted Damien Underwood
byRace: Nord Stone: The Serpent Shouts: Disarm, Become Ethereal, Marked for Death, Dismay, Slow Time Right Hand Weapon: One Handed Sword w/ Paralyze or GhostBlade/Harkon's Sword Left Hand Weapon: Throwing Knife [Mod only] (Poisoned) Optional: Spells Back up Weapon: Dwarven Black Bow or Enchanted Bow ...
Posted Paul
byToday I thought it would be good to draw attention to something I think is pretty amazing. When the Character Build Group started back in December 2011, none of us knew if people would actually make builds, still less want to actually play them! The incredible success and stellar popularity has been...
Posted Damien Underwood
byParalysis/Slow Frenzy Damage Poisons Extract of Arachnid Lingering Damage + Paralysis (+ Damage Health) Canis Root & Imp Stool & Mora Tapinella Human flesh + imp stool + (orange dartwing, scathecraw, mora tapinella) Frenzy Poison Frenzy Falmer Ear, Blisterwort, Fly Amanita, Hagraven Feather...
Posted Josias Gabbard
by"For the Forsworn!", Fedoran shouted as a signal. A flurry of arrows were raining on the men in blue armor, who were stalking along a small path to their camp. He watched as one of the arrowheads impaled a neck to a rock. Without warning, he draws his sword and axe and immediately charges at th...
Posted Borommakot
byMy first assignment for my British Literary History class this semester was to write a poem in the style of the Anglo-Saxons, so I decided to make a nod to the Nords. I took a few small liberties for drama and brevity's sake, since I don't expect the professor or the class to recognize the source m...
Posted Paul
byHere is something for those more creative types to get cracking with! We are looking for a new 'Welcome Banner' for the site... and YOU could be the person to have YOUR work showcased at the top of the front page. This contest will be hosted by Art Group Hosts Alice and Curse Never Dying. I'm sure ...
Posted Casey Bui
byChapter 2 - Trouble at Helgen “Malacath's teeth!” swore Kraltorrik under his breath. Turning to the blonde Nord directly across from him, he asked, “What are you called, Nord?” “I'm Ralof, of Riverwood,” replied the man, with just a hint of a smile crossing his lips. “That thief over there is Loki...
Posted Paul
byLore Host Phil delves into the archives of our Lore Group to pluck out a hidden gem that certainly escaped my attention the first time around. So, I'm pleased to be able to bring your attention to 'The Artifacts of Tamriel' series by Premier Eden. Describing the series as 'a series of well researche...
Posted Blackops
byI've been building the entire slate of Norse gods. For me, it's turning the game into amazingly fun role playing and character building effort. Here's the approach I'm using for the characters I''m working on. Suggestions/questions are welcome. The Aesgir tribe is Nord. Vanir tribe is Imperial/...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks' poll was an idea that came from a thread on the Forums here on the Skyrim Blog Now that Skyrim is almost three years old, I'm sure that we have all created many characters within the game. If you got a bad case of 'restartitus' (like me) then you'll have made MANY... But which race hav...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 3 The heavy wooden door slammed open, smashing into the back of the soldier guarding it. We trampled over him, jumping through the opening into the storeroom. After killing the first guard, there was only an Imperial captain left in the room. He put up a short fight, but was no match for o...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"Who- who goes there?" Galmar asked, sensing a presence in the shadows. "Come..." A woman's voice responded, "Come hither... I have need of you..." The voice seemed to float through the air as effortlessly as a light breeze. Every word it spoke seemed to draw Galmar's every instinct toward it, as i...
Posted Paul M
byThe folks of Dawnstar are an unfriendly bunch, even with their nightmares now passed. The Jarl seems enamoured with the Stormcloak rebellion, mainly because of his absolute belief in the divinity of Talos. He seems not to recognise that the nightmares affecting the town had been the result of some d...
Posted Paul M
byOur latest mission is simply to regain the pale, which I understand to be the flat lands around Whiterun. Lydia, ever one for local knowledge, suggests we start on the north coast and work our way south. Without any sort of better plan I agree, and it's a pleasant Turdas morning when we set off, hav...
Posted Paul M
byBalgruuf is not surprised by Ulfic's warmongering, but feels a bit more confident about Whiterun's Stormcloak free future now the empire has sent him some troops. A legate pipes up that the enemy has been spotted marching toward the hold. This is it then: war has commenced! On the external ramparts ...
Posted Paul M
byThere's many a yarn told in the Bannered Mare of Whiterun, but no one seems very interested in our tales of the crypts of Korvanjund. Lydia suggests it might be because we rolled in at 2am when everyone is already the wrong side of their mead, but I can't help feeling the tale itself lacks the thril...
Posted Paul M
byLydia and I leave Ustengrav at 7am on Loredas 20th of Hearthfire to continue finding a route to Dawnstar. In a mysterious burnt out house on the way I find some snazzy dwarven armour, which seems to fit me rather well even with my robust human physique. Further on I get my first view of Dawnstar fro...
Posted Paul M
byLydia and I follow the path south and then east from Fort Hraggstad, passing a road sign pointing to Rorikstead and somewhere ominously called Dragon Bridge. Lydia, ever a fan of the direct approach, tells me to stop getting distracted with my dreams of adventure and stick to the task at hand. We m...
Posted Paul M
byLydia and I arrive in Morthal at just after 3pm, having made impressive time through the flat lands of the Pale. As we stroll up Main Street there is some sort of confrontation with the local Jarl, but we try our best to ignore it. A lady asks me to deliver a letter to Danica back in Whiterun, which...
Posted Paul M
byI continue my investigations in Windhelm with a trip to the morgue, aka the Hall of the Dead. Aside from the blessings of Arkay it's a swing and a miss. I take to wandering around the city and its docks in the pre-sunrise dawn looking for anyone suspicious before, by sheer chance, I stumble across t...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe sunrise that morning seemed devoid of its distinctively joyous Valenwood flair. The green of the trees was dull and lifeless, and the air seemed stiff and dry. It was not at all as Marudil had remembered it to be; he found that he had actually come to miss what the forest had been before the Al...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 2 "You there, step forward." called an Imperial soldier, who held a worn leather tome in his hands. He was obviously a Nord, despite his allegiance to the Empire. I stepped forward, to await judgement from the Imperial captain. After looking at me and glancing back at his book, the soldier,...
Posted Nik
byThe Tale Of The Diamond Warrior Episode 1 - The Helgen Incident, Part I Tomheii sat under a big, wide tree, sheltered from the sun under the shadow. His back was leaned against the trunk, letting his legs rest. The last couple of miles he traveled by foot, walking while holding the leash of his tr...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byTheir trip to the dense forests of Valenwood seemed to stretch onward for an eternity's time. All the while, Marudil kept an intense and wary mood about him, making sure to keep his hood over his face as their carriage carried them across the border. "Do they know of this?" Marudil asked Sevria. "T...
Posted Riggzon
byChapter 1 "You there, cat, wake up." The thickly accented Nord voice roused me from my unwilling slumber. My first feeling was the pain that generated from the back of my head, causing a sound only I heard, like a drum pounding inside my brain. As my eyes grudgingly opened, I began to feel a bumpy,...
Posted Nik
byPrologue The room was mostly dark, the only lighting came from the couple of candles hanging on the walls, producing just enough light to navigate your way through the room without bumping into things. There was an eerie feeling in the air, like some heavy presence was there inside, unseen from th...
Posted Riggzon
byBefore I start the first part of this story, I'd like to refer to a few points of reference for those who are a bit confused with the main character or anything else. I've made a Table of Contents with the backstory of Na'jad the Ironclaw, a brief summary of the events that brought him to Skyrim and...
Posted Casey Bui
byChapter 1 - An Adventuring Orc It was the early hours of the morning. The birds were just starting to wake up, and their incessant chirping filled the chilly air. Crunch A heavy foot trod through the pine needles, hesitated, then plodded on forward. Minutes later, a large, burly figure stepped into...
Posted Borommakot
byDestiny Thief a Cautionary Tale "What is it?" Rang the deep voice in the darkness. "He has gone too far, Preceptor. The Thieves Guild may be fully restored within a matter of days." The darkness growled in answer. "Shall we send a warning, master? Perhaps scroll back his life a few months?" "No. The...
Posted Golden Fool
by“Only those that have experienced the unchecked power of the shadows can truly understand the glory of the light” I have recently come to believe that this statement is the truest thing that I have ever heard. My life up until now is a testament to this fact, and yet it started out much like that of...
Posted Laurie Bear
byHe stayed up half the night getting those reports done he was exhausted. Falling into a clean bed was a feast for the soul; he slept until the next afternoon. Refreshed and comfortable that his reports were concealed (as the Imperial courier wouldn't arrive until tomorrow morning) he could now let...
Posted Slavette
byWant to read more? Visit the main tumblr blog on Skysteel! Updated weekly on Mondays!
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe carriage came to a bumpy stop at the Falkreath gate. Marudil gave his thanks to the driver with 50 septims, before hopping off the carriage and taking in the scene around him. The scents and sights of Falkreath's lush wilderness thrilled his senses; it reminded him of the all-too-familiar thril...
Posted Gabe
byFaowynn and Eleanor of Greenheart, Imperial City, Market District 4E 199, 14th of Last Seed Dearest Mother and Father, I write this letter in the hope that it finds you with haste, as I have no idea when I will have the means to send it. I wanted to assure you both that I made it ...
Posted Golden Fool
byAs he emerged from the shadows he felt a light tap on his left shoulder. “By the eight, I didn’t even make it two feet into this damned city.” These words were all that escaped his mouth before he stopped himself and turned to find both Runa and Sofie staring at him with expressions of combined fury...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
by!!!!NOTICE!!!! This PDF is outdated as all hell. Please do not download it if you wish to read my story! I am planning to release a new PDF in the coming months with both Arcs 1 and 2. “Your writing is exceptional… Simply captivating.” White Fang (The Skyrim Blog) “The detail in your writing is b...
Posted Tae-Rai
byTales of Blackwood: The Call Note: This is an almost direct sequel to Soneca's blog, 'Forgiveness of a Saint'. I recommend reading that before continuing with this for extra clarification. Mature content below. It was once again a clear and calm night in the Brawler’s Hollow. Grass blades swayed i...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by“You approached me the other day, asking for forgiveness” Said the Saint, with a kind, benevolent smile in her face. “Do you still seek it?” The Serpent didn’t respond at first. She thought the Saint had already forgiven her, that she was now aejude, friend in her tongue. “What do you mean woman...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"Marudil..." The woman's voice called from the depths of his dreams, "Do you hear my voice...?" "You..." His voice replied, "I remember you..." "Please... old friend, I--" "You are no friend to me!" "We were wrong, Marudil... Y'ffre has failed us... I beg of you... come to Falkreath..." "Failed yo...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDarasken ~ ~ ~ We leaned over the cool marble of a wall, watching dragonflies hover above lily pads in a man-made pond. There was little solace to be found in the sight – nothing seemed to stave away our longing for home. We wished to return to the marshes of the east. The Imperial City was disdainf...
Posted Golden Fool
by“Hmm are you sure this will work?” They were standing in what seemed to be part forge and part mage study, at the far end of the room he could see a barricade of some sort but like everything else in the room it was unable to keep his attention for long. Alarne was not quite sure where he was or who...
Posted Golden Fool
byIt had taken longer to find the vampire hunters, who he later learned were called the Dawnguard; then Blaise had originally thought. Not only had they needed to leave the horses at the Riften stables as he had been told that they would not be able to get them into the canyon that housed the ancient ...
Posted Tae-Rai
byTales of Blackwood: One Friend What is an Ahn Aejude? That is like asking what love means to a mortal. Just as they do not know, nor do the Tsaesci people. They just... Know. You are bonded to that one soul. You protect your one friend with your life. They are yours and you are theirs. Their...
Posted Laurie Bear
by****Mature content**** Bagrak and Nin parted ways with the Stormcloaks at Lake Ilinalta. But not before Ralof came over to Nin taking her hands in his, “Remember we sealed a promise.” He wanted to kiss her again, but not with soldiers watching. He looked over to Bagark. “Remember our talk. I would ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe morning sun crept over the horizon and gently illuminated Erika's face as she stirred from her dazed consciousness. All was quiet... all was peaceful... and the agonizing chaos of Markarth's grand battle against the Order of the Dagger seemed a distant memory. Erika weakly gazed at the view from...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMasser and Secunda were halved in the night sky as the scene in Markarth was set. The residents had all turned in for the night, and the majority of guards were fast asleep as well. 6 assassins of the Order had each claimed a vantage point and waited patiently for their quarry to arrive, while the o...
Posted Nelaf
byAs Destri and Hjor trudged back along the cobbled path to Whiterun, Neeshka seemed rather humbled after the whole ordeal, and Destri, sensing she must’ve felt rather awkward in their presence, tried to offer her something to eat; At least it might make her feel at ease, he thought. “Here…er, Neesh...
Posted Nelaf
byDestri had managed to persuade Hjor to go hunting to take his mind off of things. Although Hjor was only too happy to, since he really didn’t want to think about anything Destri had told him; But on the other hand, he couldn’t stop thinking about it. Who did send those cutpurses? It was as intrigu...
Posted Laurie Bear
by****Note some adult situations, nothing vulgarer, just kissing**** She noticed him looking at her and tries to ignore it, this wasn't the time or the place she wanted it to be on her terms not at his mercy. He must think just another soldier ready to die for the cause! “Bagark, come on let’s get ...
Posted Nelaf
byDestri was already heading past Autumnshade Clearing on horseback after his admirable hunting affair; He'd managed to skin a couple of foxes and a sabre-cat; Which was rather unimpressive compared to the slaughter of the small wolf cavern he’d found last Middas. Destri wasn’t the kind of Redguard ...
Posted Tae-Rai
byThe Thorn-Tail Chronicles - Tale Three Stendarr’s Mercy Violent winds whipped across snow-capped peaks of Skyrim's mountains underneath a dark sea of storm clouds, sent by Kyne herself possibly, to remind the citizens of Skyrim that is indeed the Mistress of the North. Only a single dark figure co...
Posted Chris
byMiddas, 2nd of Frostfall 4E 201 I hiked to what I was sure was a mirage. As I got closer, I noticed people around a campfire. I decided that sneaking was my best chance for survival, for they haven't noticed me yet. The wind brought the smell of ale and cooked venison. My stomach was far beyond empt...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byMarudil swung first, aiming to sever Rikka's sword-arm. But his adversary swiftly avoided the maneuver, and struck his ribs with her elbow. The force of the blow send Marudil staggering back, but he managed to recover before Rikka could follow up on her first strike. The fierce assassin leaped in t...
Posted Laurie Bear
byBagrak notices him as she is re-shoeing the black mare. He looks to be just staring at the stars. He sees Bagark, and gives a small smile. Bagrak nods. Has Nin seen him? Of all the bad luck! This trip really couldn’t get any worse. She scans the area looking for Nin. Spotting her, she fini...
Posted Elliot Borge
byChapter: Two Kept In The Dark __________________________________________________________ Su never indulged herself in such matters. It was Arngeir's soul duty to guide the Dovahkiin, so it was common for them to speak, but this was different. For El'jar to stray from his normal happy, ener...
Posted Laurie Bear
byNotes: This is a very long chapter so I am splitting it into three parts With the Civil War in Skyrim, they were surprised no one was guarding the boarder. The roads were ghostly quite. They walked right across, heading northwest. Dragon’s Bridge was a long way off, and if they were going to ge...
Posted Laurie Bear
byMy notes: First I am sorry I was gone so long, just "life" :) Anyway I have been writing this story even though I wasn't posting - here is another chapter - thanks everyone :) Chapter 10 – Alliances Jyta runs over to Lette when she sees her limping towards the clearing. Verara summons all her res...
Posted Jerry White
byBitter cold winds swept north over Helgan as the carriage drove us into unknown territory. I'd heard of Skyrim, as a boy living near the edges of the great Alikir desert, of it's cool air and verdant lands. Never, though, had I assumed such hostility would have been bred between the nords, peop...
Posted Elliot Borge
byHer name was SuVahdin! Blind Air Maiden __________________________________________________________ SuVahdin woke up to the silence and dark. Living with the Greybeards was quiet. Adopted by them, and lived with them for as long as she could remember. The only one that could speak was Arnge...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byYou get to figure out which hold is witch, comment if you see errors. Thanks! The changing treetops/like great Valenwood forests/ color the wide rift. In the open tundra/near the trading hub raised high/ giant's steps are heard The beautiful hills/seeming to roll endlessly/hide the Breton clans T...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ A sulfuric reek blew on the wind. The western watchtower was in shambles, strewn with corpses of watchmen and dying fires. I eased my run and snuck behind a boulder out in the open grass fields. Stars began to shimmer faintly in the skies above. I could hear the beast plodding....
Posted Chris
byTirdas, 1st of Frostfall 4E 201 I can finally see a land that the pirates tell me is Skyrim. Finally! I am getting one step closer to eliminating ALL of the Thalmor scum! Just a few more hours until I can touch dry land again. I wonder if these Thalmor will be more of a challenge, unlike those soft...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byErika gathered her arsenal and sharpened her twin swords. Marudil, too, collected his arrows from Proudspire Manor and tightened his bow. The two of them had agreed to take refuge on Erika's ship, the Crimson Wing, until they could determine how they would go about facing Rikka's promised arrival. A...
Posted Dovahbur
byHod and Gerdur's Sundas, 10:13PM, 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 We scrambled up the snow bank and stepped out into a dull afternoon. The sky had resumed its natural appearance, though grey billowing clouds veiled the sky while rain pelted the landscape. I heard the piecing cry of an eagle as it flew ahe...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byOn this night, the twin moons did not illuminate the skies. Skyrim was plunged into total darkness, and the anonymous Penitus Oculatus agent prepared to turn in for the night. His home was nothing significant: a humble little shack situated in the outskirts of Morthal, largely ignored by the residen...
Posted Jake Johnson
byThis is a story about another way the Skyrim War of Unification might have ended - an honorable duel between warriors. Chapter 1 The Skyrim War of Unification has been continuing into a nightmare. Both the Imperials and Stormcloaks would win small battles here and there, but neither side has done s...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe year was 194 of the 4th Era. Night fell upon the sleeping town of Whiterun, and Jarl Balgruuf the Greater found himself tasked with unraveling an ominous string of crime coursing through his beloved city. For the past week, people were reporting that their gold was being lifted straight from th...
Posted Dovahbur
byHod and Gerdur's Sundas, 9:40PM, 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I lay upon the cold stone floor breathing hard while my heart pumped furiously. I grasped my beating chest with my now burnt, bloody, and rash speckled hand, trying to calm myself. The whoosh of flames had subsided a few minutes before and w...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byBelethor's killer was neither identified nor brought to justice by the Whiterun authorities. Some commoners assumed he had been in a scuffle with his trusted employee... while others dared to say that it was Whispering Death that took his life. The case would not be closed for months, but the killer...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ “Move!” I shouted. “Mind the way!” Pushing through the crowded hallways of Whiterun’s guard quarters, I hurried to reach the outside. With the main doors of Dragonsreach blocked, I took an underground passage through the barracks and palace dungeon. Precious seconds were wasted...
Posted Dovahbur
byHod and Gerdur's Sundas, 9:20PM. 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 With a deafening roar the beast landed upon the tower, sending chunks of rock flying. It gazed down at us with hatred. It's eyes were deep red that cast a piercing glare. It's scales were the deepest black and overlapped each other like piec...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byRikka accompanied Anora to the hideaway of the Order, making sure to keep a close eye on even the slightest implication of betrayal. Even after being guided all the way to Markarth without interruption, Rikka was still unsure of her new acquaintance. Then again, however, this paranoia was no doubt a...
Posted Dovahbur
byHod and Gerdur's Sundas, 9:00PM. 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I awoke this morning disoriented. The back of my head ached and my limbs felt numb. My body jostled as I sat, and I was leaning to the left with my head resting on a wooden board. With each bump my head would beat off the timber causing my b...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) The first light of dawn snaked through the trees when I awoke. A cacaophony of birdsong accompanied my dressing. This song to attract a mate, that song to mark territory, another just to greet the warmth of the sun. Birds aren't so different from men. With my gear as...
Posted Dovahbur
byHod and Gerdur’s Riverwood Sundas, 8:45PM, 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I write this entry in utter bewilderment. Something I would never have believed possible occurred and I’m just lucky to be alive! To explain I’ll start from the beginning, the day after my encounter with the Frostbite Spider, which...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"Uncle Ralof, do you know any good scary stories?" Frodnar asked one evening. Ralof stroked his beard in contemplation. "Scary stories, eh? Why do you ask?" "Dorthe says she can tell a better story than me. I wanna show her what I can do!" "Well... I think I do know one or two good tales to tell yo...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byTheir steel met with a resounding noise as Rikka and the stranger collided. Adrenaline pulsed through their veins with each passing second as their blades swiped and slashed through the chilling night air. Rikka made a move for her enemy's jugular, swiping just below her head. But her adversary flip...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe familiar aroma of blood thrilled Rikka's senses as she drove her blade through Nazeem's throat. The sensation of murder coursed vigorously through her veins, and the feeling of her victim's warm blood splashing against her face summoned a distinct sense of nostalgia. As Nazeem's body twitched ...
Posted Slavette
byPlease view it at it's source at my tumblr Skysteel! It has barely been a day in Skyrim and I have found myself imprisoned in the city of Riften. It seems that my misfortune followed me beyond the borders of Cyrodil. I assumed that the alleged home of the thieves guild would have been a good place f...
Posted Tae-Rai
byThe Thorn-Tail Chronicles Tale Two - Beasts Skyrim's nightlife was alive and thriving across the plains of Whiterun Hold. A pack of wolves chased a bunny under the stars, as an owl hooted loudly nearby, startling then, before swooping down from its perch and taking that same bunny for its dinner. T...
Posted Premier Eden
by"Here are the rest of your classmates. Get to know them well, because you will have to work with them in class, and as assistants on research projects," Mirabelle projected through the rooms, drawing their inhabitants out. "Students, this is your new classmate, Armel. Classes will continue as per us...
Posted Benjamin Brewer
bySundas, 16th of Last Seed, 4E 201 Here, I sit by the campfire savoring my last sweetroll as I scribble this in. It's 3:00 am, and my guide is out watching the perimeter. He's been gone for awhile, but it's nice to have some solitude to watch Masser and Secunda make their evening rounds. Nearby,...
Posted Benjamin Brewer
byLoredas, 15th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I'm not exactly sure what to write in this leather-bound book, seeing nothing do is of great import in my life. I wonder why I thought this would be of any use to me when I bought it yesterday. And I suspect getting hammered and subsequently blacking out in a ...
Posted Golden Fool
byIt had taken them three days to get to the small town of Ivarstead due to bad weather. The path they had followed had led them past the ruins of Helgen; there had been many plans to rebuild the town yet it had never been done. Throughout his life; short as it was Alarne had heard many a tale of the ...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) Hello all! I just wanted to pop in and reassure everyone that Freystein's Tale WILL be continuing. This story is very important to me both because there are readers who have enjoyed it so far and as practice for the art of writing. I find its telling to be very gratif...
Posted Ben W
byMyst Frost-Borne Frost shot from my hands. The icy-cold spell flowed in a continuous pattern, clashing with one of the many black bricks that made up the College; particularly the Arch Mage's quarters. Training myself was almost all I did during the day. Well, that along with teaching and helpi...
Posted Premier Eden
byI was jarred back into reality by my face meeting the dirt floor of my prison tent. With a groan, I was hoisted to my feet by strong arms, and dragged up to Aiden's house on the hill. Eventually, I was seated on the rough ground in front of Aiden, as he toyed with his omnipresent dagger. "Have you c...
Posted Dovahbur
byVilemyr Inn Ivarstead Turdas, 4:24PM, 14th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I've made some progress today, though not as much as I would have liked. I woke up eagerly, the anticipation for what would come next still burning within me. I quickly got my self dressed, pulling on my belted tunic, and strapping my b...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
by"And so the Dovahkiin passes. All that is and will be, may be. "Everything can continue. All things. All people. All possibilities. Colliding and breaking and screaming a song of ruin and life into the end. And I am with them. With everything. A cause. And an effect. Both and neither. The force at t...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySkyrim is silent tonight. Serana and I don't talk as Jo'rabi leads us both to the mountain, to the Throat of the World. I can see the concern, the grief, and the rage, on her face, shimmering past that implacable calm. I think she realized it, too, what my plan is. And she doesn't like it. And so s...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI hear Rikke and her troops at the gate. She should've left. I hear a crack of lightning and a roar of surprise. I try to shout, to tell Odahviing to flee, but I can't even move my mouth. I listen, then, in silence, smelling the charred bodies of the Ironline and the Legion. Odahviing is too bra...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe bandit chief swung his weapon first, aiming for Erika's head. The way he saw it, since she was a woman, she'd be the weakest of the two intruders. But Erika, swift as the wind, quickly dodged the blow and landed one of her own, hitting the back of the bandit's head with the bottom of her sword....
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI leave Fai'mar and the thieves at Kynesgrove. Rikke tries to stop me at the bridge. "You're not going across there." I can't tell if it's a command or just an expression of incredulity. She should know me better. "And I told you to leave," I answer. "Besides, don't I outrank you?" I keep walking, ...
Posted Dovahbur
byHelgen Middas, 7:43PM, 13th of Last Seed, 4E 201 This morning as I stepped out into the crisp air I could not help but feel excited. Today was the day I was to leave home, and set out for Skyrim; my birthday in fact. In the back of my mind though sat immense guilt. Behind me my parents stood, my fat...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byAnger. Humiliation. Fear. All of this and more roils in me during my long, desultory trudge back to Windhelm. Bested by the Favored, and yet allowed to live...this has never happened to me before. Saving Serana's still a priority, and avenging Lisin, yes, but now... But getting to Windhelm, it's app...
Posted Paul M
bySigning up to fight for the empire is all well and good, but having had a night to sleep on it there are a couple of things in Windhelm that Lydia and I should take care of before we mark our cards and find we're no longer welcome amongst the Nord fundamentalists. There are two possible ways to get ...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"My Jarl," Erika stated boldly as she knelt before Jarl Balgruuf's throne, "After several days of investigation, I have all but deduced the Archer's true identity. You contracted my help, so I am obligated to inform you of my next move: I'm going to delve into the forests of Falkreath Hold and track...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ I woke abruptly from a dreamless sleep, grasping for Xehtasken. It appeared I was alone. My sense of time was lost. How long had I slept? I shrugged aside the question as my stomach growled. I was safe and soundly whole, if a bit hungry. No traces of pain lingered where the dra...
Posted Premier Eden
by"Watch out! Travelers have been saying there have been bandits on the roads north!" yelled the innkeeper as I let in the morning wind. I waved my thanks, and trundled outside. I had been on the road for a day, and had spent the night in Rorikstead, a nice little hamlet. Bandits on the north roads, a...
Posted Premier Eden
byI sat alone, in a field of clouds. Deep in the mist, a figure stirred, flowing closer, closer, and closer. I tried to stand, but my legs weighted like iron ingots, unwilling to move. I looked up to find a head of a dragon, black as night, staring back at me. It's red eyes bored into me, lo...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by- Edward, are you sure about this? How do you know that the Grey-Manes won’t betray us? – - The Grey-Manes stand to lose too much if we fail, but if we succeed they will have full control of the Whiterun court. Don’t worry Serana; your father sent you here with me because he trusts your abilities,...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byErika arrived to Falkreath on horseback and beheld the sight: three more high elves of the Dominion, each killed by a single arrow to the head or other vital parts, and each one skinned and hanging upside-down from the trees. As with the previous scenario, little could be determined up front as to w...
Posted Morthevin
byAdella Caelius loosed a bolt of lightning upon the already squealing bandit. His face was red with pain and the skin was dry. The massive, round eyes looked up at her with a slight shine as his face became more and more disfigured. They begged for mercy. He was already in a kneeling position, hands ...
Posted Mackyish
by--My first blog entry. Today I just started writing my character's parents' stories for the first time, and it just kept going and kept going until I forgot I was writing. It was an exhilarating experience. I've never had friends who played Skyrim or understood why I liked roleplay, so I'm excited t...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe killer gathered whatever necessary supplies he could find at the bandit camp before returning to the forest. Though he had slept well, he knew it would not be long before other wanderers would come to claim the camp for their own, and he could not afford to be taken by surprise. He briefly cons...
Posted Aquamancer
byWalking the Line Ch.1-Dark Rebirth An ancient looking man sat besides a campfire near the opening of a cave, waiting. Even while resting his breath was shallow and raspy. His eyes were weary and clouded with cataracts, his brow wrinkled in thought. Sweat gathered upon it, as if he was exerting s...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
byThe sun sat brilliantly in the clear blue sky as Erika Northwing's vessel cruised along the sparkling clear waters of Skyrim. The winds blew strongly against the sails of the ship, steering it on its course to the docks of Solitude. It had been too long since Erika made port in Skyrim, and though i...
Posted Tom
byA Tale of Blood, Sand And Vengeance. Act 1, Part 1:Hammerfell. Life on the streets of Sentinel is, brutal to say the least, they wouldn't let me stay at home, claimed I wouldn't be entitled to it until I came 'of age' so the streets it was. At first I was lost, spent most of my days sitting in alle...
Posted Paul M
byIt's 6am when I leave the Forsaken Cave, on a windy Turdas morning. Strolling over to a good vantage point to overlook the land south of here I take in a half frozen lake and some mountains. At the western foot of the mountains the land flattens, and I reckon that is going to be my route back to Whi...
Posted Paul M
byIt's Middas morning and the full cohort is back in digs asking me to help them out with various scams and japes. Sticking with the task at hand I go and speak to Savos, which leads to my being tasked to research the mystery glowing orb of power in the university library. Before I get there Faralda g...
Posted MarkusMasterThief
by"Shor's bones... what monster could have done something like this?" A grim thunderstorm dominated the skies this day, as a large crowd surrounded the gruesome scene in the forest just west of Whiterun; three members of a Thalmor patrol unit, sent by the Embassy to keep watch over the Hold, had been...
Posted Paul M
byThe air was still, but the candle flickered all the same, casting dancing shadows upon the damp stone walls. The flame was dancing to the throaty rattle of the dying man, his broken body fallen in the tight corridor. Yuri, the Woodcutter's son, stood before the body, his sword still wet with the sam...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Middas, 20th of Last Seed 4E 201 Skyrim’s arctic winds are unimaginably frigid. Each gale slices at you like the cold steel of a dagger pressed against your skin. The sun was slowly sequestering its warmth beneath the horizon. I drew a scarf over my mouth, trying to heat the air that en...
Posted Tom
byA Tale of Blood, Sand And Vengeance. Prologue 'Juncan hide!' Screamed father. I was still too young to fully understand what was happening, but I did exactly as father asked, I lifted a few of our houses creaking floorboards and lowered myself into the crawlspace cowering. Then knocking came at ...
Posted Paul M
byHaving answered the age old question of who would win in a fight between a stealthily poisoned snow sabre cat and 7 Horkers (2 of the walrus like creatures managed to outlive the now skinned and gutted feline), I head on up to the downs for a late afternoon meet and greet with some frosty Nord skele...
Posted Paul M
byIt's amazing what lack of sleep will do to a man. Take Yuri Woodcutter for instance: A typical student in his first semester at college, he's gotten lost in a storm and is now questioning all the choices he's ever made. All he wanted to do was live a life that capitalised on his talents. His only dr...
Posted Golden Fool
byThe house was silent as he crept down the stairs so as to avoid waking his siblings and father’s housecarl. Although Jordis had been like a mother to them since their parents had disappeared fifteen years ago. He slipped out the door, doing his best to ensure that it made no noise as he eased it shu...
Posted Shadow Walker
byAll my life I have been a privileged child the perks for being the son of the emperors officials I guess. But I got greedy; I had an obsession for knowledge. It consumed me and caused me to do something that was going to change my life forever. My name is Faolan and I am a wanted man by the empire....
Posted Lazy
byHello all! Sorry it took me so long to update. DoTA 2 does make me waste a lot of time, but I managed to pull this one out of writer's hell. As always, constructive criticism is welcome. Enjoy! /// Chapter 3: Shaky Start I’ve never really noticed the beauty of the coast of Skyrim, but I suppose whe...
Posted Maro Rosentia
by"The story that inspire romance, comedy and action.""The fear of every nord, and any outlander.""The love of all young ladies...""The fear of all poetry."THE WINTER IN MY PAST.The Lone"Everyone has secrets, and its not different for me.""My past has too many blank pages to count and to many fears to...
Posted Borommakot
byMorning broke with screams and shouting. It was the noise of his tent being ripped open that actually stirred Kotara from his dreams of war to the reality just outside. A shadow fell across him, brandishing a bloody sword. Instinct took over, and Kotara's hand grabbed for a weapon. Feeling a wooden ...
Posted Ben W
byWillem Have you noticed that each transformation is far different than the first? I've noticed. The first time is always the most... intense. The other times it's benign. I found that out in an explosive way. First, the blood of the beast; it mingles with your own, becoming hot. After seco...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ Standing at the gates of Helgen, or what used to be, I stared numbly. The tale those woodworkers had spun was true. Completely true. What I once knew to be a modest hard-working village sat wasted, a charred bunch of wrecked homes and crumbled walls. The only things left untouched w...
Posted Ticklefeather
by3. I finished my healing with a spell in my left hand and my mace in my right. I took a few steadying breaths to calm myself and cautiously peeked around the gate. No one. No one that I could see anyway. One more breath then I broke around the gate in a sprint to the stacked stone corner of the Sab...
Posted Ticklefeather
by1. I awoke in pain and confusion. My head throbbed, my side ached, and I wasn’t sure where I was. I cautiously opened my eyes and saw my Keeper. I was safe. I didn’t have to be back in the world just yet so I closed my eyes and slept. Later Keeper Carcette cleared up the confusion but increased my ...
Posted Paul M
byI'm feeling buoyant after defeating the dragon on the roof of Winterhold college, so I decide to start Loredas the 6th of Heartfire with a trek into the mountains. I'm stocked with potions from last night's spin on the alchemy table, and I've learnt a whole bunch of new spells since coming here that...
Posted Paul M
byFor a place surrounded by highly murderous wildlife and beset by a pretty much continuous snowstorm, I'm surprised more of the houses in Winterhold don't have walls and roofs. I chat to Faralda, who gives me the third degree about why I want to train at the magician's college. I spin her a line abou...
Posted Morthevin
byGrips-The-Souls skidded a corner, knocking a pair of Black Soul Gems off a tower of books. His yellow eyes were fixed on the path ahead. He had no idea where he was going, but he needed to go somewhere. Anywhere away from that swirling mass of tentacles. Now he was wishing that he had invested more ...
Posted Ben W
byWergar The Panther strode over to where Keerava, Talen and I were standing. My body took to shaking once again. My knees failed me, causing my Argonian friend and I to fall forward. Talen went for us, trying to catch. "Oh come now Wergar, surely you cannot be scared of me? You've faced Leo...
Posted Paul M
byThere's a heavy snowstorm when we arrive in Windhelm, giving the place a strange twilight feel. The city is big, but my first aim is to find an alchemy table to mix up the ingredients I have collected on my way here, and I decide Calixto's curiosity shop is a likely candidate to have one. Clearly at...
Posted Paul M
byI wake early on Tirdas having had the inspiration overnight to try searching Fort Amol with my candlelight spell to see if there is any trace of Maurice. Sure enough I eventually find the poor chap's body in a doorway, next to an interesting book about the first of the dragon blood line, which may...
Posted Paul M
byWe go see Alvor on Sundas morning, and he shows me the joys of smithing, while totally blanking Lydia. I figure the Gentleman's Guide to Whiterun must have bought him some grief from the mrs, and that's why he doesn't want to seem too interested in the fairer sex. The extra dagger I make means I can...
Posted Paul M
byI awaken just before 7am on Loredas. In the light of day Lydia and I inspect the camp we captured last night. There's lots of human skulls, Hargraven of course, something or someone called a Spraggan, which seems to be a magical being made from wood, and a twice dead witch. Hargraven had a nettleban...
Posted Morthevin
byAuthor's Note: Now that I've given all our stock characters an introduction, I'll be writing all my entries in third person. Ingmar crawled up the steps to Mount Kilkreath on all fours, exhausted by his journey all the way from Falkreath. In his curiosity, he had allowed himself little time to rest ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by- Hold! Hold! – The Cloaks outnumbered and overwhelmed us. Our shield wall showed some resistance at first, but I soon noticed that the black soldiers had systematically aimed for our battle mages, leaving us with little to no defense against their spells. Julitta lost her nerve, if she had stay...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ A spark from flint striking steel flashed in the darkness of the crypt. Within moments, bright orange flames were dancing atop the bundle of my torch. It was the only one I carried. I doubted it would last until I could reach the Dragonstone. The tunnels of Bleak Falls Barrow p...
Posted Paul M
byLydia and I knock around Fellglow keep till Fredas, 29th of Last Seed. I read some books, but only a fraction of what the mages here had in stock. I also make use of the soul gems that are lying around to enchant my sword to inflict some lightning damage on my foes, and in doing so I reach level 9 o...
Posted Paul M
byIt's a well rested Yuri that wakes on Tirdas, 26th of Last Seed. I'm not planning too much today, but the chief order of business will be to see the wizard about this Dragon Stone. I have some troll fat, small antlers and a human heart for breakfast, which while not the breakfast of kings is what fl...
Posted Paul M
byIt's 9am on a bright Morndas morning, but where I'm going there is no light. There is no need for it, as the people who live here are all dead. I step once more into Bleak Falls Barrow, to brave the horrors and retrieve some ancient and outdated intelligence about the dragon menace that Skyrim now f...
Posted Paul M
byI wake early on the Sundas after an interesting night in the tavern. I had a fight with the bard to teach him how to treat a local widow, earning me 250 coins. I also got to grips with the Battle-Born and Grey-Mane divide. Partly it's a class thing, with the Battle-Borns richer than the others, but ...
Posted Ben W
byAmelie It has been a few days since my waking up in Winterhold's inn. Dagor has been a most generous man, allowing me to have a free room and food; for the time being of course. There would be a way for me to repay him for the kindness shown, but I'm afraid it would be sometime before that coul...
Posted Morthevin
byFredas, 16th of Second Seed, 4E 202 I woke to the endless library of Apocrypha, and felt a wicked grin spread across my face. I lifted the Black Book from the ground beside me, and flicked through the bleached pages, waiting to return to Tamriel. Grotesque tendrils whipped from the spine of the book...
Posted Paul M
bySo I have a couple of goes at striking out to the north, into the snowy hills and rock formations, but between the bandits, the ice wolves, and the giant frostbite spiders I end up dying three times. Clearly this environment is meant for someone of more skill than I, so I turn back towards Whiterun....
Posted Morthevin
byFredas, 16th of Second Seed, 4E 202 Solstheim is as barren a waste as I would have expected, but the dark elf wizard can teach me much about enchanting. Why travel to a College in Winterhold, and pay thousands of Septims for enchanting, when I can just do it myself? This is my way of thinking. The w...
Posted Morthevin
byFredas, 16th of Second Seed, 4E 202 I've just arrived in Riften, and it's rather cold. A priest of Mara is expecting me here, but the Temple seems empty. I'll just let myself in. I'm sure he won't mind. Forgiveness is in his nature... I hope. I'd placed my belongings on a bench, and went of explorin...
Posted Paul M
byTurdas, 21st of Last Seed, just about 7am. The name of the day may sound a bit suspect, but I've got a good feeling. Today's objectives: tell the chief about the dragon, make and sell some more potions, then see about joining a magician's guild or something like that. There's a few people packing w...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byWhere are you greaves, protector of knee and shin? Protecting the flesh and bone within. Arrows to the knee, daggers to the heart. Civil war tearing this world apart. Does Tullius have greaves? (No!) Does Ulfric have greaves? (No!) Then what kind of leaders are they? Whether Ratway bastard or true n...
Posted Vulpes Umbrae
byI wrote a poem a few days ago and thought this was a perfect basis for a Character. Here is a piece. Captivating dance of shadow blades from dawn till bloody dusk Slays every man and woman turns them into a husk Wielding sharpened tools of death, Dagger, Dirk or Shiv. It's by these tools they prosp...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ “Talen! Another round!” The sound of a drunken Nord rang through the inn. His name was Vulwulf. If the first thing you noticed about the old man wasn’t his stately clothing, expensive furs, mangy beard or bloodshot eyes, it was the stench of alcohol on his breath. Talen-Jai, the bart...
Posted Saryn
byHadvar “Whoa, girl,” Hadvar said calmly, coaxing his horse down the hill. “Don’t worry. We’ll be there soon.” She whinnied and shook her head, as if disgusted with the situation. Hadvar knew she didn't like being behind the cart—she seemed afraid that she would topple down the hill on...
Posted Nelaf
byHjor managed to lift his head from the stickied, viscid table. He was at home, he concluded - and a carelessly kept one at that, too. He managed to recoup his aged vision (as bad as it was) to survey the events from the night before; Mead bottles had been managed to have been distributed to every n...
Posted Morthevin
byTirdas, 6th Second Seed, 4E 202 Over the past few nights, I've been having dreams. Strange dreams. I figured it would be best to write it down, let it all out. I picked up Pa's old journal, and started writing away my bad thoughts. The best way I can describe the dream, is the Imperial City... but t...
Posted AtlasGecko
byAfter my less than welcoming stay at the inn, I launch the key at the innkeeper without so much as a thank you. I head down to the docks once again, and scope out the workers. Out of the blue, a shady looking marshfriend approaches me and introduces herself as Deeja. She tells me that she has some w...
Posted Shade
byThe sun broke through the morning mist as I arrived upon the walls of Helgen. “Who are you?” a guard shouted down from the gate. I waved, “I've walked here from Bruma and was hoping for a place to stop and rest.” He opened the gate and allowed me passage, “What's a Breton traveling to Skyr...
Posted Paul M
byIt's Tirdas 19th of Last Seed, and the time is 11:22am. I'm a young man with a shack in the wilderness, and I have a date with this alchemy table. Even though there's a lot of food in here, none of it is any use to an alchemist, and I'll need ingredients before I can make anything. Using some logica...
Posted Iseme
by(Part 4)He climbs from the den of horrorSits down, glances at the auroraSuddenly he hears a whistleFollowed by an arcane missileHe casts a ward, fully awakeThe missile hits, the ward does breakThe man is onto his backHis assailants continue the attackHe rushes up, a crack is heardLightning explodes,...
Posted Paul M
bySundas, 17th of Last Seed. 7:25am. I found myself on the back of a cart going through some woods. There's a thief on board and a couple of his friends. They (and probably I) seem to have been jumped by an imperial patrol and arrested as criminals. I guess when you go around identifying your friend a...
Posted Sotek
byTrudging along the stony pathway a ruggedly dressed Argonian made his way towards the border. As his stomach rumbled from hunger he thought back to how circumstances had led him to be in this sorry state. He had originated from the depths of Blackmarsh however he knew little if anything ...
Posted Iseme
byThe wolf stalks in the dark The bear peels the tree bark The fox grunts and pants And the madman rants The adventurer observes them all An arrow let loose, the madman does fall He walks over the body to loot Comes up with naught but a boot Angry he lets loose a thumn The sky shakes from the boom A c...
Posted Borommakot
byAlazir's eyes flicked open, and he inhaled sharply through the nose, taking the cool night air of the desert. He lay still, staring at the ceiling of the tent, letting his mind catch up with reality. Before he could dwell too much on the dreams, he heard voices and muffled footfalls out in the camp....
Posted Caedes
byChapter 1: The cart bounced over the poorly cobbled path jostling its four weary inhabitants, waking the lone female prisoner who had been resting during the travel. The prisoner stirred, raising her head just barely and slowly looked around at her surroundings. A gloomy thick fog hung over the land...
Posted Ben W
byWergar My waking scream had me on edge, my voice quickly dying down. My whole body began to shake, was it from fear or something else that had me trembling? I looked around the area containing me while leaning up from where I laid. A big habit of mine is to know here I am at all times. The wood...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Tirdas, 19th of Last Seed 4E 201 We arrived at the College of Winterhold after two days of miserable travel. The frigid climate of Skyrim was numbing and blustery. Snow had not ceased to fall since our crossing the border. It reminded me of the ash from Red Mountain, the way its igneous...
Posted Katie Urban
byI've made it to Riverwood. Did some shopping. I can always use new supplies. It's a nice little town. Not very big but it has a mill, a blacksmith and the Sleeping Giant Inn. When I first walked in to the shop, the merchant Lucan was having an argument with his sister, Camilla, about a family he...
Posted Skalf
byThe coarse rope was tight enough around his wrists to burn. It was the first thing Skalf noticed as he came out of the black. The second was the swaying of a carriage underneath him. “You're finally awake”. Skalf opened his eyes to see one of the Stormcloaks sitting opposite him, bound equally tight...
Posted Skalf
byThe forest was very quiet today. Skalf wiped his mouth on his sleeve and belched, the taste of ale still strong in his mouth. He stood, feeling the weight of the quiver shift on his back, and stooped to pick up his handcrafted bow. His father used to tell him to never use anything that he hadn't mad...
Posted Borommakot
byThe fine rain of ash had been falling for hours when Alazir woke up. He came to slowly, his sight little more than a red-orange blur mixed with dark smears. He tried to move before his vision cleared, but found that his legs were pinned. The dull throb of pain in his back, legs and head began to gro...
Posted Chris
byHello, dear reader. Today, I have decided to create a blog saga of my current character, Jacen Marek. A name I use quite often. Now, let us begin, shall we? Day 1-The 17th of Morning Star, 4E225 Curse you Adamadus Quintilius, you coward. You an all your men. If you are to find this, it means to th...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byIt was the same thing every morning. Cold. Despite what people say, I still kept my helmet on. I walked towards the Gray Quarter, the name that they gave to the slums where the Dark Elves live in, the prejudice between the two races are still there, old habits die hard they say. They've also say tha...
Posted Vesper
byJust a simple hunter's journal, living her daily life. Morndas, 18th of Last Seed The last two days have been hectic, to say the least! First, I finally arrived at Skyrim, eager to see the beasts of the wilds I've heard so much about, only to be arrested at the border! Seems like the confli...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byAfter 2 days of travelling when the sun is up and camping when night falls due to reasons for avoiding hostile contact, we finally reached Conrithe. The change of view from the seas of sand to the lush green tropics was a welcoming idea to me, fruit was the first thing that came to my mind. Sweet fr...
Posted Chris
byThis blog series will follow one of my characters, Jacen Marek, a young Breton who lived in a remote village in northern High Rock. His father was a renowned blacksmith, while his mother was a former Legate. One night, the town drunk, Salris Dren, passed due to illness. While they were preparing his...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement of a Slayers Son By: Shimazu Gnaeus rested his head back against the roof and contemplated, stuck eight feet from the ground, on top of his own cottage. He lifted himself onto all fours and crept toward the apex of the roof, peeking over, he assessed his options. Wait here and risk one o...
Posted Ryn Corentin
byAtronach Mage You are a mage, but differ from most other mages. You were born under the sign of the Atronach, and are destined for power. You have the ability to absorb spells often, gaining magicka from them. Power often comes with a price however, and you are unable to regenerate magicka natura...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-They are here – From atop the walls of the city we could see a mass of iron monsters. The commanders aligned their troops in formations similar to the ones found in the Legion. Their infantry formed a shield wall in the front of the formation, protection the archer’s cohort right behind it. To ou...
Posted Dawnbreaker1021
by3 days later... By the way, the character is a Dumner Girl. 9:00 a.m. Mundus I've just met Delvin about 2 weeks ago. He doesn't really seam to notice me that much, but only for purposes such as, "Do you know any good buyers?" or "Does that house have pretty good treasures?" Glover and Delvin are w...
Posted Shimazu
byGlimpses - Gray By: Shimazu An icy wind whistled through narrow stone alleys of the Gray Quarter, downtrodden Dunmer head to the bars or home for the night, after a days, almost futile work. In the orange glow of the dying light, three drunken Nords announced their presence with loud nonsense and ...
Posted Aela The Huntress
byI came arcoss a small town. Helgen, they called it. They told me Falkreath wasn't far away. I sold some of the stuff I had stolen from the bandits to the local blacksmith, and sold some of the jewels to the merchant. I went to the Inn to buy some mead, when I heard the people talk about a murder in ...
Posted Dawnbreaker1021
byJournal Entry 1: 30th Frostfall, Sundas Solsthiem, what a boring place. Full of despair and arrogance. The nords call it The Ashlands, because a small portion of the island is just covered in ash. The island is considered alien, and hospitable, due to the fact that we live on dirt food and scraps. I...
Posted Ben W
byWergar They came out of nowhere. The Lionguard. Their redcloaks flapping behind them as they walked. Moonbrand was in my hand without a second thought, the white blade gleaming in the sun's light. I knew that the castle meadow would become a place of blood and death. Looking out over the meadow...
Posted Aela The Huntress
byI'm free. Finally, I'm free. I have to run. Get out of the hold, leave to Falkreath. After I had killed my masters, I got away. Used my sneaking abillity's to get out, and be unnoticed. Now I'm here, in the middle of nowhere, looking for food, shelter, and maybe some clothes. The only thing I have ...
Posted Aela The Huntress
byThe smell of blood, it's good. I've known that my whole life. For years I've served under these rulers of mine, who treated me like I was as smart as a goat's tail. Now, they will know how big my intelligence is. I am Tan-Yarie, an Argonian slave at the Riften Docks. I was born into slavery, but I ...
Posted Darren Richards
byThe day is Sundas, 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201. I tried my luck out in Cyrodil. I joind th Thievs Guild there first and even stole the lengendary mask of the gray fox, however i soon got bored of the thef lifestyle and went to join the Infamous Dark Brotherhood. Damn that Cicero was ANNOYING! All he w...
Posted Darren Richards
bySakerea Caeseus is a young , arrogant Argonian and quite frankly he hates all other races and finds them replaceable and easy to get rid of! He was born in the swamps of Black Marsh , under the sign of the Shadow. Being tradition in Black Marsh Sakerea was to be a Royal Assasin.. A Shadowscale. So h...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ The morning brought rain. Its constant patter filled my ears – a pleasant sound, so nearly the same no matter where encountered, like a dear friend met time and again. My scales were satisfyingly moistened in the downpour. I found myself on the returning path to Riverwood, movi...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) Dappled shadows played on the road as I walked away from Hert's cabin. The warmth of the morning sun seemed to bolster my strength with every step and after an hour I turned off the road and down a worn path to find a place to eat. I sat upon a rock - after kicking it ...
Posted Katie Urban
byIt's odd. No one at the college seemed to be able to tell me what happened to me. But what I think is, that they didn't want to say. I hope it's nothing serious. Everyone seemed a little worried but they didn't treat me any different. So after the whole Saarthal ordeal I've decided to go off won...
Posted Borommakot
byStraightening up and rolling his shoulders to relieve the growing ache, Alazir wiped the sweat from his brow with a rag tied around his wrist. Heaving a sigh and glancing briefly at Hegathe on the horizon, he stooped again and heaved the sack of grain back onto his shoulder before continuing towards...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) Rain was falling when I awoke. I decided that Falkreath must mean 'rain' in the local tongue while I ate a quick breakfast of stale bread and cheese. It hurt to breathe and my body was covered in itchy stinging welts. I did not look forward to walking all day in my arm...
Posted Kaden Barriga
by4E, Morndas, 18th of Last Seed Food. That’s all I had wanted to get, a little extra food. My family needed it… I needed it… we couldn’t survive off of that shit the guards give us to ration every other night. It was barely enough to feed 1 person, let alone 4. I hated the slums. I hated the guards....
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) The day tried to be pleasant as I followed the road out of the dale. The blue Falkreath shield was wrapped in the matching cloak and slung over my shoulder. I'd wear them when the time came, but I preferred something less noticeable for the road. I'm not sure why I b...
Posted Incomitatus
byAs I stood in the cleansing rain it occured to me that I was carrying the ashes of one Berit. I had promised to deliver them to a priest, and I was suddenly worried that I would be deliving Berit's sludge. I ran into the smithy's covered work area and pulled the bowl of ashes out of my satchel... a...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
by"Back! Back you abominations!" yelled a Dunmer. He was clad in Nordic steel, but even steel couldn't protect him from his fear of the dead. He stood a place where he thought was unreachable to them, until they climbed on top of each other. There were five of them, inhumanly skinny and growling at th...
Posted Borommakot
byDespite returning to the camp only to be tied in his tent once more, Alazir was in high spirits. "Risscan, wasn't it?" He asked as the warrior who was securing the fresh ropes worked, the same who had come to get him with Kotara. "Yes," Risscan answered in a carefree tone; the victory had the entire...
Posted TheMountainsRage
byMy father warned me not to go into dark and dangerous places and I always said to him "what do you know dad you're a farmer. Standing before me like a part of the mountain e's Bleak Falls Barrow, it was huge the bandits outside were no match for me as I made my two maces crush all of their heads. I ...
Posted TheMountainsRage
byDiary entry 1- Darg Orok I stumbled out the cave as me and Hadvar finally made it out of helgen the cave was tiring we had entered through the keep and fought the storm cloaks hidden inside and when we were finished with them and entered the depths of the cave we found frostbite spiders. Frostbite s...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Be quiet, we don’t know who are the Thalmor informers in the city, we must remain hidden until we get to Brennan – Julia was paranoid, I don’t know how much of her caution will pay of in this situation but, she is the leader, best to shut up and follow orders. We had just witnessed the most inc...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ Blegh. I hate the rain. A shower started pouring as I arrived at the town of Falkreath. I’d hiked there from Angi’s cabin after staying overnight. We parted on… satisfying terms, if you catch my meaning. She even gave me one of her bows as a gift. No arrows, of course, just the bow. ...
Posted Borommakot
byThere was a reason Alazir hadn't been included in the battle plan. He was, essentially, a distraction, meant to draw as much attention as possible from the elves. Other than that, he was inconsequential to the Redguard strategy. Even so, Alazir knew what they would do. The elven company outnumbered ...
Posted Ben W
byAmelie He and I were standing in the meadow. Our castle meadow. The morning sun was letting off its rays to the land below and beyond. Holding me in his arms, we traveled to the center-piece. The pink and purple flowers began to flow to the breeze, as did my white and his black hair. We embrace...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) I awoke early, stiff and covered in dried blood that cracked and fell off me in black flakes when I stretched. I cleaned off as best I could in a washbasin and donned my leather and chain armor. My heavy iron curaiss was a mess from the previous night's fight, and woul...
Posted Ben W
byWergar It has been a few days since encounter with the Lion. I was following up on a rumor that was spreading like a forest fire. Apparently, there were men in golden armor and wielding "shiny" swords. They were camped out within the Rift, a fort called Treva's Watch. It'd be good to have a lit...
Posted Incomitatus
byA light snow was falling as I walked west from Riverwood, but it stopped about the time I turned toward the road to Helgen. When the ruins of the fortress-town came in sight above me, I left the road and picked my way up to the northwest wall, and began circling around it as my friend Faendal had ad...
Posted Incomitatus
byIt didn't take me long to decide to leave Riverwood. That's what Dragon-Man clearly wanted me to do, and he was clearly a god of some sort. A wise man obeys the gods if he wishes to live in peace and, apparently, not be burned to death in his dreams. I decided to head to Falkreath. Alvor had implied...
Posted Corey Robinette
by3E 433 The red sky was truly something to behold. The crimson orange to blood red hues were mesmerizing to Vedros but he never understood how it was nearly as bright as dawn yet there was no sun. He had no idea how long he had spent staring at the sky, without a sun cycle time didn't seem to pass. N...
Posted Borommakot
byThe only movement in the tent for those two hours was that of Alazir's eyes tracking the sun as it it filtered through the tent wall. His attention was finally drawn by the two silhouettes that detached from the others in the camp and approached his tent. He straightened up against the pole at his b...
Posted Katie Urban
byI met up with Tolfdir and the class at Saarthal. We poked around a bit and found some enchanted jewelery, some smithing items, and ingredients for potions. I found a magic infused camera that Tolfdir let me keep! I'm real excited about that! I can place the camera wherever I want and it'll float...
Posted Old Beardo
byA cold breeze woke Roggvir from a nod. Agitated he looked around. The torch opposite him was furiously blazing in the wind. It was the source of the only sound Roggvir could hear; the city was asleep. But not for long. He was leaning with his back against a parapet of the city walls, his hands folde...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byThe dark streets of Windhelm are battered with the wind and snow. The Nord, a male, rubs his hands together by the dying brazier in a futile attempt to keep warm. If one would walk past him, they would either turn their heads in disgust, or feel pity. What was once steel was replaced by rags, and fa...
Posted Borommakot
byStarting from his sleep with a tapping against his boot, Alazir looked up to see Kotara standing over him, holding a wooden plate. The light from behind him was still dim, but brighter. "You waited til dawn to wake me?" Kotara crouched down beside him, a smug smile on his face. "You appeared so rest...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byFalura ~ ~ ~ Sundas, 15th of Last Seed 4E 201 It was the day of my departure. I find it difficult to describe the mix of emotions I felt. My husband Ethyl and I walked together to a gathering at the mouth of the Dunmeth Pass, following a dirt road through the arid knolls and plains of the Velothi’s ...
Posted Hyldes
byThis post is OOC. I like to make some causes & premises for the characters that I play in Skyrim. It makes the basis for my answers and actions, and secures that I am always on the right track in terms of characterbuilding. These are the causes & premises for Hyldes - continuously updated. ...
Posted Borommakot
by"Be still, Alazir. No amount of struggling will loosen those bonds," came a smooth voice from outside the tent, where a silhouette was faintly visible against the light of the moons, "Cyrus will release you during the engagement tomorrow." On the bare ground in the center of the otherwise empty ten...
Posted Incomitatus
byThe sun was already a hands-breadth above the mountains when Faendal and I exited Embershard Mine. We were both quite tired and kept our thoughts to ourselves while we trudged back to Riverwood. For my part, I was troubled by how easy the fight had been. I had a huge dent in my armor to prove it had...
Posted Incomitatus
byFaendal and I arrived at the 'secret' entrance to Embershard Mine just as the sun sank behind the mountains. I helped the wood-alfar (will I ever get used to 'elf' or 'mer'?) into my leather and chain armor. He was smaller than me, but not by too much with the straps tightened all the way down. I le...
Posted Incomitatus
byWhen I awoke near mid-day on my 18th in this world, I expected to again be hailed as a conquering hero. I was wrong. I had slain, mutilated, and placed on display a trio of bandits the night before. I had done it for these people, at the behest of their blacksmith, and now none of them would meet my...
Posted Ben W
byThis is my first time adding a blog post on this sight. I figured I'd give you people something my mind cooked up. Criticism is welcomed. I hope you enjoy this tale. ~~~~~~~ The Wolf The sun was now setting. It peeked beside the mountain that lay in its way, as if trying to sneak a peak at somethin...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ I hate sleep. Essential as it may be, I never look forward to it. Sleeping leaves you vulnerable, susceptible to harm in so many ways. Poison. Suffocation. Strangulation. A simple knife. The body lies unwary of the world, unconscious, but not unthinking. Sometimes a mind at res...
Posted Tae-Rai
byThe Thorn-Tail Chronicles Tale One - The Assassin Under the moonlight of Masser and Secunda, the many creatures and people of Skyrim took to their beds to retire for the night as the stars of Nirn shined down upon them. Up on the north-most coastline, the city of Solitude was quiet, very quiet, as t...
Posted Chronicler
byAt first, I did not recognize the name that Hoster used to regard this strange horseman. I was focused on our mission- to report the danger to Jarl Balgruuf of Whiterun- and frankly quite irritated by the distraction. Did Bilandis and Hoster not understand the urgency of the situation? It was hardly...
Posted AtlasGecko
byI’m awoken by the rising sun. The force of the blast must have knocked me out for a good nine or ten hours. I stand up, and immediately feel a stab of pain in my right leg, and a crippling chest pain. I diagnose myself accordingly, with a broken leg and a cracked rib. Right then. Calling on the powe...
Posted Casey
byTable of Contents Don't forget to read the Preface --------------------- It is said in Cyrodil of Skyrim that its timberland ranges wide, and sighting tall Ironwoods is a sure sign you have come deeper into the forest than you reckoned. As I fle...
Posted Casey
byI can remember vividly, even now, waking up to the birds taking flight that frigid morning as the carriage rambled along the roadside. The fluttering wings of their multitude stand out in my mind as a symbol of my life; a series of rude awakenings and tumultuous escapes, desperate journeys away from...
Posted Katie Urban
bySo I feel I was a bit wordy in my last entry. I'll try and cut back on the smaller less important details if I can. I did do some adventuring like I talked about. Got the lay of the land a bit. I was also able to sell some of the items I had with me and get me some new better ones. Shiny! I'...
Posted Incomitatus
byI stayed in the inn after my conversation with Alvor, but I returned to Gerdur's house for my break-fast. I was mulling over the things Alvor had told me, and didn't want to talk to anyone. Ralof became angry with my silence. When he would not leave me alone I asked him, in my broken speech, why he ...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) I'd like to thank those who have been reading along and the couple of you that have left 'likes'. I greatly appreciate it. All feedback is always welcome. Now, the time has come in the tale where my use of mods will start to be apparent. I don't have anything lore-brea...
Posted Lion Mage
byChapter 3 - Unbound Without provaction or warning the dragon, for what else could it have been, unleashed its terrible wrath upon us. Where moments before the Imperial Legion had felt strong and invincible with their victory over the Stormcloaks now they were proven to be frail creatures to be batt...
Posted Hyldes
byWe where in Skyrim now, and we came to a town called Helgen. As we got off the wagon a grusome thought came to my mind. What if that soldier did'nt manage to tell his superiors about my innocence before he died. What if they where going to execute me now? My grudge should soon be proven true - they ...
Posted Katie Urban
byAs I ventured up the lonely mountain side, the wind and snow in my face, I stumbled across a stone circular area. I noticed something glowing on the ground. Three glowing circular patterns surrounding a body. It looked like rune writing of some kind. As I approached there was a bright light and an e...
Posted Alastor
by"Almost there boys," the man said as he walked alongside his conjured horse and drum. He didn't need their help by any means but rather enjoyed their company. The High Summoner treated all his conjurations that way, giving them preference to a human or elf any day. "A quick rest in Dragon Bridge an...
Posted AtlasGecko
byI awake to the usual assault on my senses; the constant creaking of the hull and squawking of the gulls, the stench of sweating crewmates and half-rotted wood, and the taste of the sea, salty and dry. Feeling a bit green around the gills from the rocking, even though I should be more than used to it...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) On the morning of the 11th day in Riverwood I did not go to work at the mill. With both Faendal and I to help out, Hod and Gerdur were caught up on their orders and I had been taking the last couple afternoons to help Alvor, the local smith. Smiths were a secretive and...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) The next day I awoke feeling somewhat better about my life. A good night's rest indoors will do that. After the morning meal, I followed Hod down to the mill and the next few days ran together... I chopped wood, I learned how to work the mill, I took evening swims to c...
Posted Lion Mage
byChapter 2 - Saved by a dragon Well faithful reader, I am sure the title to this chapter drew a laugh from you considering my renown. Looking back on those events all I can truly say is "Talos looks after the faithful." In truth I considered that as my chapter title, but I thought humor was in orde...
Posted Lion Mage
byChapter 1 - Flight and Capture As a Priestess of Kynareth you learn the mystical arts of healing, what the mages in their erudite ignorance classify as the School of Restoration. Some of us even learn the subtle arts of the Storm, again the mages call it in their obsession the School of Destruction...
Posted Lion Mage
byPrologue I am Kära Snow-Song, daughter to Burd the Scribe, granddaughter to Aeta HighLander who slew the Demon of Gideon, and Priestess of Talos the Dragonborn. In my life I have accumulated many titles and honors, some by right others by happenstance. Stormcrown, Ysmir, Slayer of Alduin, Bearer ...
Posted Yoteden
bySo, it started on a cold pre-birthday week evening in December with an email. "A friend has sent you a game on Steam." Opening it up I was delighted to have been gifted with Skyrim and all the DLC. I'd been a fan of the Elder Scrolls and wanted Skyrim for awhile but had not been able to afford i...
Posted Lion Mage
byHello faithful reader, Before I start posting future entries concerning my current play-through, Kära Snow-Song and her adventures, let me start off by stating my goals for this blog and a few other odds and ends. First, I will be writing my posts as a first hand account from the perspective a Kär...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) Ralof and I soon arrived at a small village. He hurried over to some large device that appeared to be for sawing logs. My cousin Rolf had told of such things, in southern lands which he had raided. I was soon distracted though by the alfar... chopping wood. I could no...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ Riften was a straight shot upstream. I made it there in half the time it would’ve taken me on horseback. Might have been the first time I actually appreciated my amphibious traits. Most Argonians spend their lives staying close to water. My family didn’t. There weren’t any lakes or r...
Posted Old Beardo
by"Mom, let's go to the inn, I'm hungry. Besides, there are no more customers for totday. Look, everyone's heading home." Carlotta crouched in order to face her daughter, and tenderly combed her hair with her hands. "You've done a good job today, my dear. You know, with the money we've made today, i c...
Posted Lazy
byHello, all! Me again, and I'm back with chapter 2! If anyone notices the fancy logo, that's Robina's personal icon. Since in the next chapter I'm planning to introduce a new character and from that point it was going to zig-zag in POVs (like in the Kane Chronicles), that icon is going to be the indi...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) As Ralof and I made our way through the fortress, it was not long before I found a serviceable sword. I was very pleased and couldn't wait to try it out. Battle was starting to lift my spirits. This, I understood. The give and take, the death blow, blood in the air. I...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) Hi, um, I'm new here. Pretty much joined to try my hand at this. I keep a running 'story' in my head with every character I play and I thought I'd try writing one down for once. I've only had Skyrim since December, and the last, and only other Elder Scrolls game I've p...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) I awoke in a forest glade. I had not been wearing my armor in the mead hall, and Dragon-Man did not see fit to send it along. I checked to see that no one else was around and then set out to the North. There were tall mountains that way, but the Dragon-Man had said to ...
Posted Incomitatus
by(Return to: Table of Contents) I am Freystein Gaefumathr, and the thing you must know about me, milk-drinker, is that I am not from these lands. I am no Nord. I am a vikingr and it all began when I sailed with Thorfinn Karlsefni to conquer Vinland. We knew nothing of Skyrim, or Tamriel, or Nirn, onl...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byAlone… Better like this anyways, this is a road that I have to walk with none by my side. My horse died a few hours ago, I needed him to keep myself from… Oh look, a cave, it’s going to start raining soon, I better seek refuge, I’m so tired. I arrived as soon as the first droplets started to...
Posted Katie Urban
byI woke up in ice cold water. Upside down and completely disoriented. Panicked I looked around. Realizing where I was and what must have happened I swam for air. Not much space but I found it, my life line, breathing deep and thankful to be alive.Shipwrecked. No other survivors. There were icebergs a...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWatching the glorious unfolding majesty of Twitch Plays Pokemon has reminded me of the embryonic days of The Dockworker. Molding a story out of a player's (or, you know, 50000 players) attempt to fight against the forces of chaos is a singularly entertaining experience. If you don't know what this i...
Posted Ramah
byThe derelict city of Winterhold rested quietly, the streets were empty and few buildings showed any sign of life, the slow falling snow was illuminated under the rising sun and each flake twinkled hypnotically as it fell. The town played host to maybe a dozen weary citizens now; not including the m...
Posted Old Beardo
byBellyful of mead Day at his end Tired indeed I'd be a lot warmer with a bellyful of mead Cold and chills desperate i plead I'd be a lot warmer with a bellyful of mead A guard on his duty There's on thing i need I'd be a lot warmer with a bellyful of mead
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDiggin' the new poem thing that's started around here. Sounds like fun. I've decided to write a haiku (like Krahg's Tale). This is a lament from my blog character, Chases-The-Wind, once called Okan-Zeeus. ********************************** Lament of Okan-Zeeus …Blood is water... I stand among slai...
Posted Chronicler
byThe idyllic village I had pictured in my mind when fantasizing about a life in Skyrim held few differences from Riverwood. A fairer, greener town I had not ever imagined. Quaint homes were perched on the gentle hill, and the honey-slow river babbled nonsensically as it made its course just beyond th...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byFinding the Ancestor Glade empty, I can only hope it's because I got there before the Favored. Checking the tree gives me a glimmer of hope; it looks the same as it did last time I was here, and considering I came by dragon just half a day after speaking to him, I don't think there's any way he cou...
Posted AtlasGecko
byBefore I begin writing out this story, I should really give credit to Clement Bilhorn's 'The Dockworker' and Saryn's 'The Last', both of whom inspired me, of sorts, to write this. I’ve been wanting to write a story on my character for a while now, and I’ve finally got an idea of how I’m going to put...
Posted Old Beardo
byNOTE: I did some changes to some of the characters. For instance, Vilod is in the game a supporter of the imperial side. Helgen woke up for another day. Familiar sounds began to sound as the sun showed himself and lit the roofs of many houses. Greeting his fellow citizens, Vilod made his way to th...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byDar-Meena ~ ~ ~ Sometimes I wonder how I get talked into half the things I do. Traveling to Riften was Lisaa’s idea. She, Ertius, and I all agreed – anything was worth leaving behind the sorry troupe we’d banded with in Cheydinhal. Hard to believe they actually called themselves ‘professionals.’ The...
Posted Chronicler
byIf following Hoster made me a fool, I did it only because he was being a bigger fool. Of course, hindsight makes situations clearer, and I can see that I would have done the same thing in his situation, but at the time, I thought it was nothing but silliness that bade him return to Helgen. Still, th...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Your Majesty, this is foolish, the Imperial army has powerful mages, and they will use their magic to destroy your soldiers! – -Watch your tongue girl, you are speaking to the true High King. We will fight like our ancients; we don’t need your sorcery to win this battle! – -Silence both of you!...
Posted Catharsis1
byA taste of my writing, a typical encounter with Leyra: The sound was an intuition that only the Falmer posses in their dark depths, with the Charus as company and protection. Greymor wore the Charus Chitin in heavy layers over his ageing skin, his other hand free for casting and healing. It was he...
Posted Jules De Brabander
bySo, I am working on a story about the lands of skyrim. Taking the tips from my first blog, I decided to start somewhat different. As a teaser, I have for you: my first paragraph! Waking up, with the smell of her brown hair still in my nose, knowing it is nothing more than a long gone memory, I let ...
Posted Garbini
byAct I: Burning Stars -Taruck- I grunted loudly, in hopes of catching Lady Elenwen’s attention. Sure enough, she reared her devilish face. “M’lady,” I began,”I don’t think you understand. This boy, Petyr it was, has stolen thousands of gold septims, in jewels, from the Thalmor Embassy. What I am sug...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ A lake widened in the distance with beautiful backdrop mountain peaks. The sun was settled at a high tilt above a partly clouded sky. Ralof and I slowly limped our way along a forest path toward the town of Riverwood. Not a patch of snow lay in sight. Green trees, cool grass, a...
Posted Garbini
byAct I: Burning Stars: Chapter I -Sorex- “Mercer, have you seen Petyr around?” I inquired with all due respect. Mercer frowned,”If i’m not mistaken, he left with Brynjolf but a few minutes ago. “ I gave him a quizzical look,”Where are they going?” “I don’t know about Petyr,” Mercer sighed, crossi...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byThey rose out of the sand like it was water, the yellow grains rolling off their long black armored bodies. They are significantly smaller compared to the elephants, but they were almost everywhere. One of them, a bigger one than the rest, probably the head female, hissed at the Khajiit and eyed the...
Posted Chronicler
byThe room we found ourselves in was deserted. It appeared to be some sort of barracks, with beds lining one wall and a makeshift armory upon the other. The latter interested me much more, and I rushed to it. Taking a sword in my hand, I turned back to my companions to find them much in the same state...
Posted Noah B
byPrologue He could have sworn that Bruma was colder than most of Skyrim. The biting air pierced him all the way through, adding to the already existing throbbing coming from his head. He was used to this morning ritual, however. He would be roughly shaken awake, dragged out of his cell, and march...
Posted Chronicler
byThe spectacle at the town gates had me mesmerized, spellbound. In retrospect, though, I had no idea the significance of what I was seeing. On the carriages being brought into town sat two of the most powerful beings in Skyrim, though their respective powers came in quite different styles. But beyond...
Posted Chronicler
byHelgen was only just stirring, awakening all around me as I made my way into the town. The sky was gradually growing lighter, and as I turned my gaze towards it, the orange of the sun blazed wildly from beyond the stone, the trees, the mountains, seeming just within reach in its intensity. Shielding...
Posted Jack Campbell
byDay 567 of... well I can't really remember... I can barely feel my legs, they have been stretched and beaten many times. I guess caring for the horses may not be that bad job, but, by the eight, is it painful. I hope to escape this wretched place soon, many fellow worker has fallen beside me and the...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ A few days after getting my aunt’s letter I traveled through the Pale Pass, a snakelike path that carves through the Jerall Mountains into Skyrim. Aside from the harsh cold weather, it was a simple journey. Well… no, I shouldn’t say that… There was the bit where I got lost. Must’ve ...
Posted Chronicler
byBeing the child of a well-to-do Thalmor ambassador, I have never been a stranger to the pompous. My mother, in her stark black robes, was often surrounded by ingratiating politicians. I can remember in my childhood thinking she looked like something of a mother duck with a long train of needy duckli...
Posted Sean O
byA thick layer of fog descended from above, covering the tops of trees and snaking down the trunks. With the suns dying light, it gave on last push to puncture the cloak of mist and beams of light streamed through and on to the ground. The Hunter loved this time of day, the mystery of the forest hidd...
Posted Harry
byBrunwulf struggled to stand against the wave of Draugr bearing down on him. All his instincts told him to flee, to give up, but deep down he knew the only way was forward. He was here to destroy the shrine, and that he would do even if it meant his death. He had come too far to back down, the windi...
Posted Anagar Stormblade
byAs he stumbled out of the tavern, clad in his ragged chitin armor, Antheis couldn't help but notice something strange about red mountain in the distance. Of course it was always smoldering, the red year had seen to that, and the mountain still had not completely settled down. but today, the ash plum...
Posted Alex Lismore
bySo before I continue with the actual story this entire blog is just a running story of my time in Skyrim, playing as an Nord also my English typing isn't that great so if I get something wrong and you feel the need to correct me please do so politely. :D After hearing about the civil war between you...
Posted Olaf
byNot a single light dared traverse the shrouded barrier. Once, a citadel for the Tribunal’s religion. Now, ash lay scattered across the floor, creating increasingly deep mounds, until it reached up to a man’s knees. The waft of the deceased reeked horribly of Necrom, strong as fume, yet fine as ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI give up. My new nemesis is a chatty madman, and Serana remains gone. And my hometown has been taken by mercenaries masquerading as revolutionaries. I didn't like the real revolutionaries. "Durnehviir," I say. "I need your help." "For the one who freed me from the Ideal Masters," he says, throwin...
Posted Chronicler
by((Hello! Chronicler here with a quick note. When I began writing this, I was a bit overenthusiastic and posted Chapter one PRIOR to posting the Prologue/Table of Contents. Poor planning, and I have only just recently corrected it, as of 2/28/14, by swapping the text and title of the blog posts for m...
Posted Chronicler
byThe youngest son of a prominent family residing in the Imperial City, I was raised with expectations of every benefit and no responsibility. My eldest brother would inherit my mother's titles as well as his duties, or if not him, my other older brother. and I had only one job: behave respectably. An...
Posted Chronicler
byTable of Contents found HERE Prologue Being an old elf of failing memory and having a story of great importance and perhaps greater length, I have long felt the need to share my tale; however, I have also felt that my aging tongue lacks the necessary skill to recount it all as it happened without...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byAuthor notes: This is my first OC story that i published on this website i hope you guys enjoy. the stories you are about to read take place before the events of skyrim and explains how the character ended up in skyrim however this character is not Dragonborn so don't expect her to end up on wagon t...
Posted Anagar Stormblade
byAs he lay in the cot that he had rented in the back of a tevern in Balmora, Antheis attempted to will himself to get up and dress himself. he heard the distinctive sound of pottery hitting the floor as he rolled over. He couldn't remember how much sujjama he had drank the night before, but the surpl...
Posted Saryn
byI was filled with cold anger, colder even than the mountains that we had crossed, as Bjorlam and I made our way through the pinewood forests of eastern High Rock. Ever since our feast on the bandits, I could not take my mind off of the Vigilants. They were the unfortunate souls trapped in the furnac...
Posted Saryn
byWe left from Gorbzghazur and headed east across the Wrothgarian mountain chain, accompanied by Gluzra as our guide. I wasn’t happy about this. I found it unbearable being in her presence. My thirst for something more than mere animal blood grew more savage every day. I would catch the scent of her h...
Posted Saryn
byWe were greeted at the gate by two Orc males—tall, covered in armor from head to toe, save their faces—and one female—about my height, with small teeth for an Orc. She resembled a Dunmer more than an Orc—her face strangely beautiful, with soft features and happy eyes, blue-gray like the sky right be...
Posted Saryn
byAs it turned out, Bjorlam and I had much more in common than one would expect. His was a very sad tale—of loss, grief, and vengeance. The Vigilants had taken everything from him— destroyed his home, burned his fields, even murdering his wife and two young children. “They weren’t even werewolves,” he...
Posted Saryn
byI was hungry. We were two days away from Sentinel, sailing along the western coast of High Rock between the cities of Daggerfall and its smaller counterpart Camlorn. I had started to notice the dull, throbbing pain in my gut that morning. It was bloodlust—an overwhelming hunger that, if not satisfie...
Posted Saryn
byThe city of Sentinel stood out like a golden jewel against the dark blue waters of the Iliac Bay beyond. There was a thick, gray cloud formation overhead—a storm was brewing—but the lights from the fires of the city made it impossible to miss—a beacon of hope for those weary from wandering the vast ...
Posted Saryn
byA ferocious red sun tormented the dusty ground with its powerful rays. It beat down upon the land like it was a great, sandy drum. My eyes shot open just seconds after I felt the torture from the demon in the sky. I spat—emptying my mouth of blood and sand. I was face down—covered in dirt and gore,...
Posted Lazy
byHello all. Me again. This is going to be a continuation of Robina's story that I introduced in my first blog post, her soggy journal, so I highly suggest you read that first to get a feel of the story. Constructive criticism and other suggestions are highly appreciated. Anyway, without further ado, ...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ “Zu’u Alduin. Zok sahrot do naan ko Lein!” The black dragon snarled at me. Its voice was deep and strident. I dashed toward the keep and called for Ralof to clear the door. “Nus two ni qiilaan fen kos bonaar!!” As I ran, I pivoted back to outstretch my arm, casting an...
Posted Shadowscale
bySithis tasked me with traveling to Vivec City in Morrowind and told me of a home that I was to use as a base of operations. He told me to be prepared for another vision, in which He will give me another task. I woke from this dream-vision with a jolt and immediately gathered my traveling gear. I was...
Posted Mukhtar Farid
byThe beginning:- Ok so I am a high elf named Jacob who lived a quiet life in Cyrodil -the place of my birth.My father always complained about how much racist the Nords were and that it was good that his kin of Summerset Isle set the White Gold Conordat.I never really agreed with him on that point be...
Posted Olaf
byPrologue "Out of my way, Nord!" Resh struck the Dawnguard with the back of his fist, knocking the man to the ground, blood seeping from his nose. The Khajiit walked confidently as always, as if the crypt he traversed now was nothing more than a petty inn. His slain victims lay scattered around ...
Posted Ramah
byThe rickety carriage ploughed through a fierce snow storm and up the snow covered trail, the barrel shaped horse leading the wooden carriage was desperately forcing his frozen hoofs down into the snow, pulling the carriage up the steep horizon through the blinding storm. In the cover of the storm a...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byUpon leaving Riften, it strikes me that I'm still no closer to finding Serana or the Favored than I was before. I don't know if the thieves will actually serve me in my cause, and I don't know if Fai'mar's had any luck following the Ironline. But on my way down the Reach, I remember that I still ca...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySo I've been absent. Again.I don't plan these things. It's just that my new job is super demanding and I don't have as much time on my hands as I used to. Unfortunately, this delay is likely to be a bit longer, because......my motherboard died. So did my processor. My hard drive is fine, but because...
Posted Will
byGorhak stepped out of the dungeons of Helgen with Stormcloak blood on his hammer and a brand new scar beneath his left eye. The black dragon had destroyed everything within the small village. He eyed the village. Appearing to be satisfied with his work, he flew from Helgen toward a series of ancient...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byReinhardt ~ ~ ~ Let me think… Where… should I start…? Ah, I know! The day before I left for Skyrim! I was in Cyrodiil. It was autumn too, I think, the middle of Last Seed. ‘Course, autumn and winter don’t seem too different when you’re as close to the southern Jerall as Bruma. It’s all snow. Heaps a...
Posted Sir James
byHello. This is a recent work I did for The Elder Scrolls Debates facebook page. I hope you enjoy it.The Birth Of the Dragon RangersThe Dragon Rangers, Reach Rangers or just Rangers were formed by The Dragonborn in the year 203 of the 4th era and served well into the 5th era as Elite units in the Dra...
Posted Will
byThe Journey from his farm home in Orsinium to Markarth took three times what it was supposed to. A series of several storms in High Rock removed the adventuring Orc, Gorhak, from his route and sent him, without his knowledge, toward the Redguard nation of Hammerfell. The final storm Gorhak encounter...
Posted Will
byIn this post I will explain my character's backstory and talk about the rules that I will abide by during my play as Gorhak. Backstory: Gorhak was born in Orsinium in 181 Fourth Era. When he was five, his grandfather was killed by a small clan of Bretons who were attempting to retake remote areas of...
Posted Danny boy
byOnly one week out in Skyrim and were all in prison, though not are fault still not showing me what my new recruits are really made of. Me and my associates are known as The Last Resorts we have obtained this title through being the last option that has never failed. We take jobs such as roughing up ...
Posted Drifa Skir
by4E 171The wolf trotted slowly along the ridge, tracking the scent of the filthy, sweat-streaked soldiers struggling across the sands below. There were only four left in the detachment now; six other stragglers had already succumbed to thirst, heat stroke, or battle wounds. The men wasted no energy ...
Posted Prince of Madness
byWe have been travelling for nigh on 20 moons now. I don't know how much longer we have till we get to Skyrim. I still can not comprehend the magnitude of importance that Griv thinks this situation is. I mean it was just one vampire right? But if Griv says its important, then that is good enough for ...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byIn my dream, A warm, gentle breeze causes a tickle on your face, but as I go to brush it off, I find I cannot move My arms Looking at my skin, I realize that it has turned into a brittle, green glass. Standing perfectly still, I breathe in shallow gulps of air, knowing that moving would cause my sk...
Posted Jules De Brabander
by10.42 pm It is my honor to bring to you my second blog post, which will, hopefully, be filled with words that will put a smile on your face, or that will just make you think. Many of you might be asking to yourself: "Why is this guy blogging about random stuff on our precious website?" and believe m...
Posted David Hatch
byThe Dragon Returns It was whilst the Jarl and I were talking to Farengar that news arrived that the dragon had been seen again this time near the cities Western Watch Tower. Jarl Balgruuf immediately sent his Housecarl Irileth and a detachment of the palace guard to deal with the threat, and somehow...
Posted David Hatch
byA mysterious death in Riverwood. I forgot to mention that it was around this time that a mysterious death occurred in Riverwood. I was returning from one of my rides in the country around the village, when I discovered the lifeless body of Hilde, Sven's mother, lying on her porch. I could see no sig...
Posted David Hatch
by22nd of Last Seed 4E201 - Entering the Barrow Thus it was that two days later I found myself standing alone and with some trepidation before the imposing entrance to Bleak Falls Barrow. I had already encountered three members of the bandit group who had stolen the Golden Claw on the path up the moun...
Posted David Hatch
by19th of Last Seed 4E201 - A Deal is Struck My relationship with Lucan continues to improve. I think he see's me as a possible suitor for the hand of his sister Camilla, though in truth my only interest is in trying to ensure that neither Sven (the minstrel from the local tavern) not Faendal (an elf ...
Posted David Hatch
byMy escape into Skyrim - Sundas 17th of Last Seed 4E201 When I awoke in the prison cart bound for Helgen it was just the latest in a long line of disasters to befall me. My comfortable, if somewhat, unexciting life was shattered when the hold of the minor lord I served was overrun by renegade Thalmor...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ From the dragon’s maw came a menacing shout. “KREN… SOS AL!!!” It rang out with power enough to shake the nirn beneath our feet. The beast took to the air with a stroke of its wings and circled the town as a hackwing circles its prey. Ears ringing, I bent my gaze aloft to see d...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byA dragon… He-he-he-he… A dragon… If what Shade said is true… his soul… his soul will be mine! “You’ve found it child, your vocation, your calling, your key to greatness… the world will be yours, we will crush the scales of this beast, and take it’s soul to ourselves” Yes, he-he-he-he, my h...
Posted Ramah
bySeden rose slowly from the creaking wooden stool he’d been camped on for the evening, he looked towards the door of the stable and saw the lack of light shining through the thin cracks in the door, an hour earlier the Stable master had come in, saw Seden was still there so had quickly gone to his r...
Posted Lazy
byThis is a journal (or what's left of one) belonging to Robina Blackheart, my current character in Skyrim. It documents her experiences prior to arriving in Skyrim. This is my first composition to be published in TSB so, constructive criticism and suggestions are highly appreciated. Enjoy! /// 4E 201...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ Helgen was a peculiar town, settled in thin sheets of snow. The Throat of the World loomed in the north-eastern sky, an enormous alp stretching up to the clouds, the tallest peak in Tamriel. Nords dwelled in thatched wood shelters. The village’s southern border was shielded by ...
Posted Whiskey_Jim
byMy name is not important. In fact I only took a name after I was adopted and sent to school in Cyrodiil. My Imperial parents after finding they could not have children of their own. They said they felt they needed to do something to better the plite of the Valenwood savages, but I never felt like a ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byThe target dummy was right in front of me; this is it, the big one, the time of truth, the final hour… I slapped my hands together and focused, I could envision the circle forming between my palms, careful now, the circumference was formed, and the runes inside the circle were ready, rune of fire,...
Posted Drifa Skir
byCharacter number two. I'm sure you can guess his profession by the end of this piece. *** The Winking Skeever. What a charming name, Julian thought. The barest hint of a smirk crossed his handsome face before it was replaced by his habitual feigned expression of polite interest. What will thes...
Posted Drifa Skir
byI'm not really sure where I'm going with this at the moment, but my vague plan is to put up a series of story sketches of the many characters that live in my brain. Long-term, I'd like to have them interact, and maybe find some plot and conflict. But for now, just a character set-piece, and eventu...
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byChases-The-Wind ~ ~ ~ The scent of roasting trout lingered in the crisp air. Setting down my crossbow on the snow covered podzol, I turned in my seat to the fish spitted over a small smokeless fire. I pulled away the darkened morsel, spewing a mouthful of canteen water upon the flames, dousing them....
Posted Okan-Zeeus
byOkan-Zeeus ~ ~ ~ Ten years ago… A soft patter of rain pelted my scales. I slowly sloshed out of the waist high marsh, thick with mud and algae. Remnants of dusk sifting through the tops of vine festooned trees began to fade as the sky clotted with a dark overcast. The air was heavy and humid, waftin...
Posted Ramah
byShawk sat in silence; he hadn’t spoken a word for the last thirty minutes, since Seden had told him what had happened with Duncan, his mind was working in overtime, why had Duncan only saved Seden, the obvious answer was that he didn’t have the strength to pull two people to safety but why hadn’t h...
Posted Genkami
byRahgot’s unblinking stare seemed to go straight through my soul. I could feel the weight of his sight even through his mask. For hours we stood there, it seemed; he was unmoving, perfectly calm and still in his death. I, on the other hand, was shaking uncontrollably. The thought of facing a mage so ...
Posted Skybore
byHadvar "Everybody run to the tower, get inside quick." "Hey wood elf, you want to live come with me" said Ralof. Hadvar ran across the yard, and behind the stone wall which protected the village. "Oh by the divines, the tower" he thought as he saw the tower walls blown to pieces by the dragon. 'Don...
Posted Skybore
byRalof "So horse thief, was it worth it. Getting us all caught." Said Ralof. "If it wasn't for you I'd be halfway to hammerfell by now." Don't patronize yourself horse thief." We came by sea from summer set isles, thru valenwood and cyrodil. Do you really think its the fault of these men?" You were ...
Posted Skybore
byElisgorn The thick woods of Valenwood were behind Elisgorn. The southern border of skyrim was ahead of him, as he smiled. "Ah these lands will be rich with game" said Elisgorn as he rode upon the caravan. "Trouble ahead, horse thiefs" replied Lorias, his caravaneer. The horse thiefs approached, swo...
Posted Adam
byLucian was an Imperial raised in the province of Cyrodil, at the age of 10 Lucian was a profound student of his father who was trained by the old Battlemages of the Empire. Capable of mastering basic spells with ease his father saw great potential in him. However at the age of 18 Lucian's lust for p...
Posted Ramah
byShawk stared at Seden for a few minutes, his hands gripping his old friend’s cloth covered shoulders tightly; he couldn’t believe it was real. “So he was that elf then?” Shawk forced the words out, his apparent shock still evident in the tone of his voice. The reminder of the elf forced Seden to br...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byWhat is this? This air entering my lungs… I… I breathe again… I was lying on the ground. I could feel the snow across my body. Move… Move… Move… I started to feel my fingers. There was an object there. Of course, my sword… I remember now… my sword, the gift from the demon of knowledge. My finger...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Ah, that was a wonderful bath – I stepped out of the tub and wrapped myself in the towel that I left in the nearby table. I quickly got dressed and stepped back outside, my outfit was a special made set, similar to the dark brotherhood outfit, but showing imperial colors and Shade’s squad symbol,...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byNote: I thought I would draw my own pictures for this... But my house is still being sorted out from moving and such.... I'm looking for a artist who would still draw these characters for me. I don't want to use the screenshot function on Skyrim to do it because 1: I no longer own Skyrim and 2: Even...
Posted Lore Master
byThe man in front of Jorin collapsed, a dark elf whose skin was almost white and his eyes grey. The elf shuddered one last time the breathed no more. Two soldiers picked up the body, throwing off the road, the light reflecting of their golden armour, blinding Jorin. The body of the dark elf rolled of...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byThe walls were scorched, the ward Julia put around the room was weakening but the discharges were finally beginning to stop. The first thing I asked her to do was to manifest mana around her. This has been going as expected honestly… I suppose I should state clearly that I expected this to be disa...
Posted Drifa Skir
bySo the D&D Sha'ir is a wizard subclass, when in actuality the historical pre-Islamic poets considered themselves nothing of the sort. Okay, so they boasted extensively about dealings with the djinn. Some of them even claimed to have visited alternate realities with them. But they didn't have ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Are we there yet? – I adjusted myself on my saddle, she has been asking me this question for some time. She was wearing a big black cloak, both to hide her identity and shield herself from the sun. Now that she is away from Lucius she has relaxed a bit, well, maybe this is prime time to get some ...
Posted Drifa Skir
byThe Vala, Spaekona, or Völva (pl. Völur) is the Norse seeress or prophetess, priestess or witch, who narrates the magnum opus of the Poetic Edda, the famous Völuspá, or Prophecy of the Völva. The figure of the Vala, "the woman with the staff," turns up in a number of the works of the Poetic and Pros...
Posted Nathan Ward
by*I'm really posting this just to see what you guys/gals think of it, and if I should continue with this I remember that day, the 22nd of Sun’s Height, 4 Era 198; the day when I lost everything. I thought it just a normal day on the Copperwing Estate, with a good harvest, sun, and sea. I believe...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byMy story is a never-ending tempest I was human once Looking forward to a fulfilling life A Chance for family, a Chance for love It is impossible to understand The burden of the half life I live Dead, but alive. A creature in between. This never-ending life Steals the purity of your soul The mem...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byNot be, but be, What is there, over there? There is nothing. I was born at the bottom of a pit where no light shone, As if pressed together by the darkness. Uncertain of my origin, as if born under those dark, dark sediments. I had a Pale Form, but all those around me were in Color. In those bright...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byIn my dream, I see a girl a girl that is not me and yet I can't help but feel she is waiting for me This girl approached a vampire ancient. Having just completed a perilous task for him, she swells with pride, sure that he will now bestow even greater power upon her. The entire clan's eyes are upo...
Posted Immortal Sacrifice
byI had a dream It was a dream from my childhood, I was playing hiding games with my young friend Lamae on a warm summer afternoon. I hide in my parents barn, sure I would not be found. Soon, the sweet smell of hay is replaced by a darker, sickly smell. I move deeper into the barn, only to stumble o...
Posted Ramah
bySeden crouched down and examined the crimson pool of blood covering the balanced, steel throwing dagger. Slowly dipping his finger into the murky blood he brought it to his mouth and dabbed it against his tongue checking for any infections in the blood, once he’d tested it he proceeded to swirl the...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-How is it going in there? – I knew this was a horrible idea. Sophia, of course, was worried about her lover. I sent her away telling her that she should be more worried about her father than about Zoe. Even if it was just a little training session. Truth be told I am worried myself, not particula...
Posted Jack Griffin
byI pulled him out of the dust, feeling less hopeful than before-hand. The boy, I knew, wouldn’t have any fighting abilities, however, he might be useful if I ever needed something I couldn’t quite “reach”. I knew it was terrible, using the boy for thievery, but… what else could he do? A voice brought...
Posted Jack Griffin
byI dived towards the body and grabbed the axe. I swung back around with my arm stretched out. Something stopped by swing. The axe had lodged into the Imperial Soldier’s arm. I kicked him in the stomach and he came clean off. I was sure he’d bleed to death, so I didn’t have to worry about him. I glare...
Posted Ramah
byElda Early-Dawn wiped the thick wooden bar table with a damp cloth, furiously attempting to remove a suspicious red stain from the surface. Fed up she slumped back into a nearby wooden stool, raising a tired hand to wipe away the sweat from her brow. She’d had an awful morning, as she did every mor...
Posted Krokendov the Unblood
byWhat has Elder Scrolls taught me? Elder Scrolls taught me that there is ALWAYS two sides of a story. That no matter what good deed you do, whether it be solving a conflict or making the world a better place, there will ALWAYS be an opposing force who disagrees with with your beliefs or opinions. It ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Damm it! – I fell down again. And it hurt. I have been at this for hours now, my good arm was the right one, and now it’s FUCKING GONE! The wine helps, a little. I put my left arm on the ground behind me and reached up with the right to reach the table and pull myself up. -Oh, It’s not there an...
Posted Robert il Sopravvissuto
byWhile I'm not into fanfiction and stuff I LOVE a good story, and when I wanted to, I sometimes write them. I am however a fast writer, it takes me a WHILE to finish stuff so if anyone likes it don't expect to to come out right away P.S. this story takes inspiration from my character build The Half-B...
Posted Jiogrin
by*Disclaimer: This is not the next chapter in Jiogrins quest to find the Monster of Greymoor. Its just a super badass battle I couldnt resist writing down.* I have few words for the battle that took place at our walls, or for the dead who have gone to Sovngarde. So let me simply describe it in its fu...
Posted Jiogrin
byTirdas, 26 of Last Seed The refugees havent arrived at Whiterun yet, but some survivors from Helgen came through the gate. A woman with a young son told me it wasn't just a fire, it was a Dragon. Dragons flying in the skies of Skyrim again? Any Nord knows that the Dragons are the harbingers of the ...
Posted Nikolaj Poulsen
byHey Coyotes (ah, it's been such a long time). After having been away for a while I've decided to come back and restart the story I began all those months ago (6-7 months or so). The prologue can be found here for those who are interested in reading that. I guess I'm sorta back? Who knows, work and l...
Posted Jiogrin
byTirdas, 26 of Last Seed Belan and I arrived in the city last night. We immediately reported our findings at Greymoor to Commander Caius. The milk drinker was shivering in his boots after hearing of the massacre. Typical Imperial. He told me he would inform the Jarl as soon as he could, but with repo...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byHello! NIL here, giving you the next chapter! It's been about a week or so since I started this series, and I have to say, I'm really thankful to all the support I've been getting. On a side note, I just wish you guys would comment and like more! Please! It helps A LOT when you comment or like my st...
Posted Jiogrin
byMorndas, 25th of Last Seed A travelling merchant stopped me on my regular patrol through the city. He hadn't stepped three paces through the gate before he was shouting towards me. The man was ragged and muddy from travel, and could barely speak between sucking wind. I never believe half the things ...
Posted Ryan
byDisclaimer: On the off chance you have seen this story somewhere, I did indeed write it many months ago -- just never got around to continuing it. Might or might not continue it depending on feedback, this is just a little for funsies thing. Infrequent coarse language. The sunlight searches for an ...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byChapter Six: The Consequence (Part Two) Vorador was not much of a sleeper. He had been up from 3 am and was sharpening his blade with a whetstone. His room, a spare room that was used by the previous captain of the guard was cold, with the typical Skyrim weather. It was a large room, a room that f...
Posted TOPS Theodore
byWELCOME TO SKYRIM Amadeus slowly opened his eyes to the dim lit room, lying in the warm bed he had rented the night before. The bedside table still had a bottle of ale and two glasses. Small talk and inn preparations for yet another day of work could be heard from below. The sheets on his righ...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byChapter Five: The Consequence Ralon was woken by the loud thumping on his door. Panicking, he quickly put on his shoes, and reached for his iron sword. His knowledge would not save him now, and although he knew his swordplay was worse, he knew it would give him a better chance of survival. He assu...
Posted Grumpy Old Nord
by"Let it naught be said that no man is incapable of folly." My father, Garold, died in the Great War. He gave his life for the glory of the Empire during the March of Thirst in 4E 172. He died a proud Legionnaire who had led countless others onto the field of battle to die honorably and spend et...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byDespite my technical difficulties... The chapter is finished at exactly 2am. Lol. I did not proof-read this however! (Coz I thought I deserved a rest) As always, comment plz and rate. UPDATE (10/12/13) I CHANGED SOME STUFF NEAR THE END IN ORDER TO IMPROVE STORY IN THE FUTURE. Chapter Four: The Jarl ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byThe woman that fell out of the coffin was a vampire. She asked us if we were like her, but once she took in our scent she had her answer. I was the first she analyzed, and she got rather calmed when she took in my scent, but like me the first time I met him, was unnerved by Shade’s essence. I was ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-AGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! – This is bad. She is in death's door; we have to remove the burnt flesh immediately. Brennan is not as good a physician as Capran is, but he knows enough to treat her. He was the one that taught Zoe about dwemer automatons, and how they were built. He is aware that she had su...
Posted bradley payne
bySkyrim what a ghastly place, the cold is nearly unbearable how can these people live here. The border i have finally arrived, what are those men shouting "son of Skyrim" ah they must be Stormcloaks the rebels of Skyrim their leader Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm, the man who trained as a Greybe...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byShort chapter this time, but it had to be done-I'm planning this all in timeline, cliffhangers, etc. A writer once told me that a good writer tortures his readers. Please Comment and Like!!! (Criticism is appreciated, but don't be a dick.) Chapter Three: The Daedra Boethiah observed from his plan...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
by*Note: In this chapter, I have included a character based on the build, "The Nemesis" by Mason without permission. Mason, if you are reading this, please let me use this regardless, as I didn't know how to contact you. Chapter Two: The Mer The Nord ran like an antelope escaping from the jaws of a ...
Posted TOPS Theodore
byWELCOME TO SKYRIM Amadeus woke up disorientated, confused by his surroundings. He took a good look around. He was lying in a casually made bed, in the inside of a cabin. To his right, a cooking pot was still boiling upon an almost extinguished fire. In fr...
Posted N-cr-ph0bia
byThe Slaves of War An elder scrolls-lore based story Written by N.I.L (Next In Line) Intro The battle spread itself across the lands. The time of war had come upon Skyrim for years, and within these battles, there were many innocent blood that were spilt. This is the story of their life. Cha...
Posted Agnorith
byThe year was 4E 171, at the close of the Battle of the Red Ring. Unrek gro-Yargul gripped the pommel of his waraxe firmly, his orcish fingers clenched with fury. Clad in Imperial armor and surrounded by his comrades, he ran through the smoldering ruins of the Imperial City. Bodies of Aldmeri and Imp...
Posted Cainã Lima
byThe Eight Styles: Chapter 0-Introduction to the Characters Tagashi would be an elder of his brothers, he would have the power of 7 Dragons elders, his other 6 brothers have betrayed the order of 7 elders dragons, his master Shei-Long decided Help im,study in school of mystical martial arts , it is ...
Posted Andrew Drake
byWarden Journal Entry I So… I’ve had a rather interesting day today. Gergus gave me a new assignment. Now, I’m used to that. Gergus is Cyrodiil’s regional Warden Commander, it’s his job to give me my assignments. But… this assignment wasn’t like most of my assignments. Normally I get orders to deal w...
Posted Ramah
bySeden breathed heavily into his tightly cupped palms, desperately seeking the fading remnants of heat in his lungs. He roughly wrapped his fingers around his soft fur coat, embracing the warm pelt and looked out across the water as his ship glided across the sea and came in to dock. It was a truly ...
Posted Olaf
by-Coast of Haafingar- The northern Ghost Sea shimmered under the bright moonlight; the iconic shadow of Skyrim's prized arch, ingrained until the end of times upon the tranquil waters. Directly opposite from the coast they stood on, once flawless steel armor now patrolled the Solitude Docks, scraped...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byThe road proved to be an excellent opportunity to analyze Ruby’s general behavioral patterns. She spoke a lot, bombarding me with questions that I did not particularly want to answer. She showed much interest in combat and assassination techniques, always looking to improve her own, and always seeki...
Posted Jordan Baliee Levine
byDrawstring against lips, I release the string. Sending the glass arrow shooting to kiss the sky. As it plummets to the ground, a vampire's head meets it, sending them both into the dirt. "One down, a whole castle to go." I race to the nearest watchtower caressing the stones with my palms....
Posted Mike Smith
byOne…Two…Three “by Sithis this is taking too long, maybe they've found me out?” The year was 4E 201, after the last dragonborn killed Mirrak, the first dragonborn. (The carriage shakes and it stops) “What’s going on, did something happen?” (People yelling can be heard) Give me everything and I’ll le...
Posted Theodorus
byWh- What? Oh, by the Divines! Why am I on the same carriage as these savages? I am obviously not a damned Stormcloak; they can check my records in Cyrodiil. This would be the kind of irony befitting of the Daedra, traveling to Skyrim to join the Dark Brotherhood and kill and the first thing I do is ...
Posted TOPS Theodore
byINCONVENIENT BEGINNINGS Amadeus Ros was gazing down Skyrim's landscape, measuring his location, the environmental parameters, the land itself. according to his elementary knowledge of Skyrim's map, he should be somewhere in the region of Falkreath. He had just escaped a dragon attack in Helgen,...
Posted Kiernan Wright
byNot this time. Rykis hobbled to his feet and turned to face Ralof, who had stayed behind to make sure he got out of there. But his attention soon turned upward. Fire was raining down from the sky, and stone was crashing upon the ground. What foul sorcery was this? Rykis was nearly knocked over as th...
Posted Kiernan Wright
byHello, and and welcome to the first of many chronicles to come of a character I've been developing for quite some time. I truly feel as if I've been through his pitfalls and victories along side him, and I hope you'll find the story, while being a variant on a common theme, enjoyable. So, without fu...
Posted Ramah
by“Oh there once was a hero named Ragnar the red, who came riding to Whiterun from old Rorikstead…” The whaling moan of the dreadful Dunmer bard could be heard from outside Candlehearth Hall. On the snowy, dark streets of Windhelm a beggar danced drunkenly around a fire trying to drown the memory of...
Posted Ramah
byShawk stepped inside the warm gloom of Dragonsreach, pillars lined the entrance hall each one a canvas for Nordic carvings, the fine yellow carpet lead the way up the hall beneath hanging iron chandeliers displaying a comfy orange glow. A stone pit sat in the centre of the dining area, radiating mo...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byHe was strong. No surprise here, she would not send anyone to do her dirty work, but extermination, I thought she was above sending others to do that for her. He charged me again, but I managed to block his axes with my scimitars, following with a quick counter that scrapped his hood and took one ...
Posted AllSpark
byThe sky over Castle Volkihar was almost starless, only two big, bright moons shone silently from above. Sonja was saddling her horse while the blacksmith was taking a look at her swords. She was ordered to protect a noble visiting the castle with his carriage. The last few days were rather calm for ...
Posted TOPS Theodore
by2nd of Last Seed. "My name is Amadeus Ros. And I am a member of a secret organization the beginning of which goes a few centuries back. An organization known among its hundreds of members as "The Order". Simple as that. Should someone try to learn anything about it, or search any references in book...
Posted Laurie Bear
byAranni tried to find all the gear that had been scattered around the camp. He also took the pouch with Minnia and Codell’s rings, putting it with his things. He picked up her journals; he never really read them fully yet just skimmed them. Looking around he figured better just set up camp for the...
Posted Laurie Bear
byNin was leaning against the bars, the moon was so bright, and the wolves signing to it was eerily beautiful. She was itching to get moving but Bagrak hadn't given the signal yet. It was getting harder and harder to keep track of the days, shivering she tried to focus on the matter at hand. Neesh...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byMy head ached, and so did my throat. I found myself in bed, lying down in a comfortable position and with clean sheets over me, protecting from the cold. I got up and smelled a scent of liquor and tobacco coming from outside. I opened the doors and found myself at a balcony, overlooking a lake that ...
Posted Ramah
by4E 201: Morning Star There was an icy chill across Skyrim; despite it being the middle of Sun’s Height. Several Torchubugs hung in the air their enchanting yellow light exposing a large spider deviously crawling over a fallen tree; the roots burnt and gnarled by bandits. The night was filled with...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 30 By: The Orange Mask Admetus and I silently crept through the temple-turned crypt, jumping at every noise and staying in the dark as often as possible. Draugur were common in this gods-forsaken place, devoid of light and happy sounds; fortunately, we were able to...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byWe ran far and fast, that vampire was very strong. The power irradiating from him was enough to make the air around us become heavy, and once he started to freeze the water beneath his feet to walk across the river, releasing a small bit of magika in the process, I felt suffocated, and was almost br...
Posted Seeker Marik
byElenwen, As you commanded, I have overseen the refurbishing of our headquarters in Castle Dour. An odd task for a Justiciar of my station, but who am I to question your orders? Should you deem it appropriate, the headquarters can likely hold a garrison of nearly a score of our number. I ...
Posted Hyldes
bySeeing my cousin Faendal inspired such warmth and comfort in me. Suddenly the horrible events at the border and in Helgen seemed so long gone. He had'nt even noticed the dragon fly by as he was busy working for the sawmill in Riverwood. When he saw me, he immediately put down his woodaxe and came to...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 29 Admetus and I uttered simultaneous curses as we drew our weapons, but Admetus was faster. He lunged at the draugur with his dagger, and I dropped to a crouch. The draugur’s torso slid from its legs as it flailed in a feeble attempt to attack us. I stood up once ...
Posted Hyldes
byNOTE TO THE READER: This post contains in depth information about Hyldes personality and serves as a charactersheet. Background: Where did they live? Falinesti/Valenwood If non-native, how did they get to Skyrim? By carriage. Why are they there? Hyldes set out to collect litterature from Skyrim, to...
Posted Hyldes
byGetting to Skyrim used to be so much easier when Falinesti had'nt rooted itself yet. The trip got harsher with every mile that we got closer to the north. Fortunately, the court had arranged for a covered wagon to take me there, so I've spent a lot of days sitting inside just looking out as the rain...
Posted Hyldes
byThis Journal is being written by Hyldes of Falinesti, daughter of 2nd Royal Librarian Lavendriel and Royal Assistant Cook Kynathal, to record her journey into Skyrim where she is tasked to collect local litterature for the Royal Library of Falinesti. This task have been put forward for Hyldes to com...
Posted Ramah
by4E 173: Evening Star A red, glistening sun was peering over the horizon, its early morning rays reflecting off the frozen ice as a ghostly wind howled through the air. A dozen well-armed men could be seen moving quietly across the ice, thick furs covering their leather armor and steel weapons, in t...
Posted Christopher Elliott
byThe Doyen It's been a fortnight since I left my men and beloved unit that I served so many years. With no family left to speak of I boarded a wagon, I was headed to Skyrim to begin my retirement. I was hoping to find work as a Blacksmith in one of the towns to earn my coin. It was hard getting used...
Posted Laurie Bear
byJyta, with Lette’s, help gets the meal out; she brings a tray to Helvia and Sorar. The rest eat and drink where ever they can find a place to sit. She divides what is left for the women and herself. “Jyta, we need to talk.” “Yes, Lette, what do you need?” “Remember not too long ago we spoke ab...
Posted Olaf
by11:45PM, 14th Of Frostfall, Palace Doors, Windhelm "We are not excepting visitors right now, especially not from Elves such as yourself." The guard told Vorian. The Altmer sighed," Look my good sir, I understand you must be under a great deal of stress, and it is very easy for me to appear as a T...
Posted Teccam
byIt was a frosty night, as winter nights go in Falkreath Hold — which is to say, it was pretty godsdamn cold. But cold was expected. Cold could be dealt with. Corin stood on the great stone wall overlooking the border between Skyrim and Cyrodiil. He’d been posted here for four months now. Not at all ...
Posted Nelaf
byNendir and Serana sludged wearily up towards Arkngthamz late after leaving Fort Dawnguard. "It's so cold, Nendir. Can't we get inside somewhere?" Serana pleaded. "We're nearly there, I think. Pretty sure it's just through these mountains." Nendir replied, shivering, pulling his Nightingale cloak clo...
Posted Nelaf
byEventually, they did indeed reach Sorine by mid-evening Loredas. Marcurio looked more tired than ever. "You're a mage aren't you? Surely you have some sort of recuperation spell?!" Nendir jokingly chuckled. Marcurio and Nendir eventually found Sorine by what appeared to be some sort of Dwemer-like g...
Posted codecasper
byToday started off just like any other day. I woke up around 7:00 a.m. and prepared to go to work. I work at a library and spend my days shelving, searching, and helping patrons. When I get off I go home to play video games or hangout with my girlfriend and/or friends. I'm twenty-one and this...
Posted Nelaf
byNendir headed over to Balimund and asked if his arrows were ready. "That they ar'! Fine arrows, an all' good fer' taking down them damn fiends thatta' been attackin' the hold an' all." Balimund said with a guttural tone. "Who's this fella?" Balimund gestured towards Marcurio with the elven axe he'd ...
Posted Nelaf
byNendir trudged wearily through the leafy undergrowth in the Rift's wooded backlands. He felt a pang of hunger as he peered through his heavy lidded eyes and mounted his trusty steed, Shadowmere, and galloped towards the city gates. He had just ventured back from his orders that was the seemingly sim...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Well this will be a lovely mourning exercise – A Nord man, tall, and a vampire. He has a small stubble of hair over his chin, light brown hair combed backwards and with a small bang hanging over his eye. He wore fine clothes, a regal outfit; decorated leather vest with an emblem attached to it. I ...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 28 By: The Orange Mask “But what should I do, Tolfdir? Claudia’s told me so much about this place, yet I’m not sure if I’m prepared…” I found myself once again talking to a small green sphere, looking like a madman. “Calm down, boy. Claudia’s chosen her...
Posted Laurie Bear
byIt was mid-afternoon when the wagons pulled into camp. Nistac and Mendre had stayed behind this time to get everything prepared for the sale. “Sorar, back already you made great time!” “Yes, and we have a full shipment!” “Ahh, not bad Sorar, not bad at all. No trouble then?” “Not exactly we lo...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe four Guard Captains rushed down the throne room. Drawing their swords they split into pairs down each side of the long table dividing the room. I stood my ground, back to the doors of the Palace. The sounds of the last battle of the Stormcloaks seeped inside muffled by the huge oak doors. Cries ...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-There is no moonlight; I hope these clouds clear before the sun rises – We were riding for a day and a half, now I’m tired. After Ralthos arrived in the sanctuary we immediately set out to Riften. Lucius insisted that someone stayed inside the sanctuary, so Brennan offered himself; I knew he did ...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 27 I stumbled into the Ragged Flagon after fighting my way through the Ratway and beating some information out of a certain bodyguard. I was certain that one of the urchins who made their living down here poisoned me, but I wasn’t sure what he’d got me with. With n...
Posted Laurie Bear
byAranni feels something caressing his face; it feels like a moth or a butterfly, maybe a petal. Maybe he can catch it… Damn where did it go… Ahh, it is a butterfly… Where is it going, why is it always just out of reach… If he could just stretch a little further, almost… Almost… Hey!!! Where d...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Magic won’t work against me kid, trust your steel!- Julia was on the training ground with Ruby, they both had their weapons out and were having at each other. Ruby was more magic oriented so she was trying to use her magika skills to have an edge against Julia’s dual wielding setup, which at a gl...
Posted Laurie Bear
by******WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE, ADULT SITUATIONS****** Bagrak’s eyes are swollen, she has a sick feeling, but she is gagged, hands bound. She cannot force it back, with the strength she has left she kicks her heal against the wagon. Lette yells out “WHOEVER IS KICKING BETTER STOP IT NOW!” Bagrak c...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Wrong! Use your balance to properly regulate your swings, don't exhaust your strength in a single strike and stop using it like a sword!- Honestly, she must be fucking with me! How did a fighter with these martial skills cause such a massacre in Kvatch?! Her strong point must be magic, but I'm not...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 26 By: The Orange Mask I woke up in the Bee and Barb, feeling refreshed. I jumped out of bed and picked up my pack, a smile on my face and determination in my strides. The innkeeper seemed startled by my change in mood from yesterday. “Well, you’re in a...
Posted Laurie Bear
by***WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE*** Aranni stays to the woods within a few days he is approaching the Imperil camp, as he arrives he can see they are getting ready to head north and cut off the Stormcloaks. Everything is prepared, Ulfric doesn't stand a chance. Some of the soldiers watch as Aranni enter...
Posted Master Zixx
byA heavy banging on the door reverberated through the Bunkhouse’s thin wooden walls. Haelga was in the middle of serving her latest customer. I was helping Svana refresh the beds upstairs. Haelga roughly put on a robe and opened the door, sleeve slipping down her shoulders, hair a mess. Generally loo...
Posted Master Zixx
byPungent fumes of rotting food and feces that plagued and corrupted the waters of the canals wrung their way up my nostrils as I shifted between the market crowd early Turdas morning. They hadn’t bothered me for the twenty-three years that I have survived in Riften. I say survived, as living is a ble...
Posted Master Zixx
byTarthas kept his hood up as he passed the guards. His reflection now unnerved people. His irises were not emerald green anymore they were black as a night’s sky though no stars shone from them. Thus he kept his hood low. How long would it last? They had turned black before, usually in high stages of...
Posted sean camilleri
byI can't believe it. I saw Anakin skywalker, the hero from the clone wars, just slaughter a group of younglings with a clone squad and there was nothing I could do, if I tried to do anything I would have been killed, luckily I was fixing my space ship inside the jedi temples hanger. all he did was mu...
Posted Jordan M.
byI was awoken by one of Dremora guards opening my chamber's. He yelled at me as he threw a roughspun tunic and footwraps on my bed. he said ,"Hurry up! Your late for your execution!" After I got dressed he bound my wrists and led me down the hall. When we stepped inside a room I said, "So, the...
Posted Draco Stormcaller
bythis post is not particularly for this site and im horrible at grammar when it comes to writing so please dont judge to harshly. As i sit starring at my friend i think back to a time lost in memory. uncomfortable with this vigilance barks, i told him to quiet himself so that i may focus. i s...
Posted Jordan M.
byMolag Bal laughed at me as I flinched under his powerful hand he said ,"How many times do I have to tell you?? You do not kill my servants!!" I told him ,"he tried to escape, he managed to get a dagger off one of the dremora guards and kill him, so I pulled out my dagger when I saw him, he...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-The weather is looking rather nice today- I said to no one in particular while opening the doors to the manor. Ricard was inside, at his desk studying the documents and books the captain had told him to. Deestan was staring at the bookshelf trying to find more relevant volumes and as I sat in t...
Posted Jordan M.
byAs Azron was walking through forest he heard a rustling to his right, he knocked an arrow and crouched. It was to his surprise that his brother and father walked up to him he said ," Yffre's mercy guys you frightened me!" His brother said ," You'll never be a great hunter if you get frightened this ...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 25 I was awake; perhaps awake wasn’t the right word. My eyelids were still closed, but I was conscious, at least. I didn’t dare open my eyes: in fact, I didn’t dare move. I was paralyzed by the unknown. I wasn’t resting on my bedroll, it was still dark out, and I c...
Posted Laurie Bear
byI see Bagrak coming towards us, and I look off over her head, who am I, and why is this happening, I feel distrust, and I am confused. “Nin, Ordul says you have news of the rumors.” Chief Mauhulakh, nodded indicating I was excused. “Bagrak, you are a site for sore eyes! I have much to tell you w...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Stop moving, its not like we bonded you because we wanted you to break free anyways! - I was struggling, sweating, and I also found myself shouting. I took a moment to calm myself though, and access my surroundings. I sat up from the bed I was in, only to find that my hands and feet were tied to t...
Posted Centaur42
byLeondis Magius’ blade leapt from its scabbard and into the Stormcloak’s stomach. With a twirl Leondis removed the blade and moved onto another opponent as the Stormcloak fell to his knees. The second opponent charged him with an axe in one hand, a shield in the other. Leondis jumped to the side of t...
Posted Mukhtar Farid
byWell where to start?I did most of my power leveling before I discovered this site so I will just post some content on what I have done ever since starting today. My ebony hero rightfully Mukhtar the Nord have started from a very humble beginning.As it happens-we were trying to cross the Skyrim bor...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-Go easy on him Brohn, I don't want him dying just yet... - This idiot, he has the godamm nerve to call himself a mercenary. In the tavern he was a hero! Telling stories to woo the bar wenches, about how he single handedly defeated Shade and his assassins! The most dangerous man in Tamriel! Listen...
Posted Olaf
by3:12PM,13th Of Frostfall, Whiterun Hold The White River; one of multiple rivers that branched out from Lake Illanalta, a guaranteed path to the fortress of the Nords, Windhelm. Last Corvus had heard, the city was now a war-torn and pitiful place. Said to be filled with poor beggars, and guards at e...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement of a Slayers Son By: Shimazu 'The feint clatter of hooves and distant grunts of a horse caught Gnaeus' attention, he collapsed flat to the ground and tucked himself into the base of the wall, the cold stone piercing his thin tunic.' - JOASS Chapter One - Part Six After a long ride Allian,...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-I don't think such a violent move was necessary captain, now she is going to get all the wrong ideas from us... - -Quiet Ricard! Something that was supposed to be extinct just appeared from nowhere, killed half of our troops, burned down the fort, feasted on our companions, and I have reason to b...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byDamn it, I gave a speech. Well...extraordinary times. In the event the Favored didn't hear me, I'll just have to keep looking for him on my own. With help, of course. Paarthurnax doesn't seem too interested in helping, though. I sense a rift between us, and not the time wound that brought in Alduin...
Posted Laurie Bear
by“Lugdul Gorzog, is Bagrak here?” The Orc guardsmen just nods and motions towards the mine. Walking through the gate I feel safe, I am at home here in Narzulbur. “Bagrak, did she go in?” Orbul, smiles. “Nin, where have you been, rumors have come from Windhelm, Stormcloaks attacked your village...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
byDamm it, I really wish this idiot would stop complaining, I need to think. I remember escaping, through the border and into Skyrim, I thought I was finally safe. Next thing I know, there are a band of warriors, running right towards me! I thought they knew who I was, so I began reaching for the dagg...
Posted Bryn
by'I look around and see a structure of granite or some other type of rock, with arches sticking out of the groin in uniform rows, the air is stale and cold. Sticking out of the ground in a random array of rows are braziers. In the middle is a pillar with a button on top... My curiosity got the better...
Posted Soneca the Exiled
by-It's so godamm cold, my scales are starting to accumulate snow, and the water that was dripping down my horns is now completely frozen... - -It's always freezing in dammed wasteland, but your complaining wont help warm me up, say, captain? Is that fine Cyrodilic brandy of yours still half full? - ...
Posted Olaf
by10:00 PM, 14th of Frostfall, The Gray Quarter, Windhelm Jackson Pollock would have been jealous of Windhelm, for Dunmeri blood and bodies were arranged in artistic forms similar to those of his, only these were more.. elaborate. Soldiers of the cold north, were piled on top of each other, in...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 24 By: The Orange Mask The blade was, naturally, the first thing to draw my attention. The silver dagger reflected the moonlight beautifully, and engraved on it was the image of a werecat in mid-jump. The carving glowed a faint green color in the dim light: it didn...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byHello, everyone. Sorry for the long delays in getting the new episode up. The problem is that my PC has been having conniptions for several weeks. The graphics card died, but I needed a new one anyways. The more pressing issue is that my computer has forgotten, apparently, how to interpret input fro...
Posted Laurie Bear
byAranni, quickly dropped from the tree limb, the potion would not last that long he needed to be swift. Pulling off her bow he carefully manipulated the top end; the scroll was inside, he carefully took it out and read it. Plans for the attack, he must see that these get to General Tullius, but he ...
Posted Vazgen
byMasser and Secunda were already high up in the sky when the caravan reached the weathered stone walls of Helgen. The soft glow of the moons reflected from the metal bits of guards’ armor giving them an eerie and imposing look. The city looked absolutely impenetrable which was not unexpected, conside...
Posted Centaur42
byThis diary was found in a prison cell located in a bandit cave called Silver Arms Cave. It is unknown who the man is (apart from his name) or the identity of his wife. 4E 201 10th of Sun’s Dawn, Turdas Dark elves get really bad help in this damn skeever-butt of a town called Windhelm. Maybe that’s w...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 23 By: The Orange Mask Claudia, Wulden and I found ourselves travelling near Lake Honrich just around sunset. I had tried to warn Claudia of starting too early, but her excitement was infectious, and we soon found ourselves packing up camp and closing in on Riften;...
Posted Laurie Bear
byI had to get to Narzulbur, the Orc stronghold. It is about a day’s walk heading east, I kept to the woods; I didn't want to run into any Stormcloaks, the woods can protect you; the road makes you a target. I’d never really been on my own before. I felt this hollow feeling, I couldn't shake. Ev...
Posted Savannah Lee hurt
byThe Blood Flower of Ysgramor Daihearta was a short Breton girl with shoulder length crimson red hair dark blue eyes that pierced into your soul. Her father was companion years before she was born. However when she was born he had leave Jorrvaskr to take care of her. Her mother had passed away during...
Posted Centaur42
byI hated sneaking. Half of the time it failed and the other half it’s just plain boring. Who wants to creep around in the darkness when you could crack some skulls? Well that’s how I feel anyways. Our boss Jartod however must differnely seeing as how we are sitting in a bush waiting for the cart to g...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 22 By: The Orange Mask I woke up in my bed in the College of Winterhold, refreshed and ready for another day. It had been about 3 weeks since my excursion to Labyrinthian, and although my findings were few (and only one was useful), I’d become quite the conversatio...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI give Fai'mar a few hours to get moving after the Ironline head out of what's left of Falkreath. As much as I hate those bounty hunters, if they've got the Favored's trail, then I need them. And to get that trail, I need Fai'mar. I know I'm skilled enough to follow Zoya, but if I lose the trail fro...
Posted Olaf
byONE YEAR AGO 1:05AM, 11th of Frostfall, East Empire Company, Solitude "I don't care, what you say, allow me to speak to House Hlaalu, at once! If not, I can promise, that Solitude's trade with Solsthiem will drop, and I will personally check your shipments. Hopefully we won't find any Skooma, agai...
Posted Premier Eden
byThe river's calm water stirred almost incomprehensibly as the feathered head of an Argonian broke the surface slightly, to behold a brutal sight. Corpses littered the side of the river, being feasted upon by a trio of roving trolls, the caravan's carts littering the road in pieces. The A...
Posted Sterling
byRed-Vein Tale of Dust The Cultists in charge of delivering Avery to the Chord were silent, they moved quickly with no motion in their bodies. They were phantsmic Caromasters. They studied leaked secrets of the other Cults and the rites of the Priestly Orders. Every Druid around the Chord had undergo...
Posted Snow Akashiya
byIt was a dark and Starry night, one the gods would praise. As my Companion Thy'were and i trekked along the road to Windhelm, We noticed an old burial ground, we stopped briefly to observe ourselves in the Ceremonial Mirror. I am a High Elf, about 5'7", Had long white hair and red battle paint in th...
Posted Olaf
by6:05AM, 10th of Frostfall, Lakeview Manor The tingling minty odor wafted in from the dining room. Corvus had always enjoyed mint, although it didn't seem to grow around Bruma. Sometimes, when he was a boy, the local alchemist for the Mages guild in Cheydinhal, an Altmer named Eilonwy would give h...
Posted Sterling
byThis is the beginning of a long story that I created about a month ago, a tree fell on a powerline and knocked out the power to my house for nearly 3 days. In those 3 days, I outlined a story that, at the time, had no setting. While I was playing Skyrim a few days ago, it occurred to me, Nirn was pe...
Posted Centaur42
by“Hey, Khajiit! What is your name, boy?” I turned at stared at the man. He was a Nord, probably about 40. I could tell he used to be a warrior or adventurer as he had many scars on his face. He looked angry. “Dar’sul.” “Well then Dar’sul, what are you doing in Windhelm, in my shop?” He said with s...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe afternoon sun glared brightly on the snow-covered walks and buildings, casting equally dark shadows across the city. Whether by design or by chance, the eastern section, commonly called the Gray Quarter though previously it was the Stone Quarter that housed the city's working class, lay shroude...
Posted Kynareth
by“Still others like Fifd of New Teed, say that beneath the Pelinal’s star-armor was a chest that gaped open to show no heart, only a red rage shaped diamond-fashion, singing like a mindless dragon, and that this was proof that he was a myth-echo, and that where he trod were shapes of the first urging...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe road to Falkreath bodes ill. As usual, a brisk run from one end of Skyrim to the other isn't my favorite thing, but it's not too draining either, even with the sun up. Perversely, it's my concern for Serana that gives me speed. Fai'mar, to his credit, and my relief, manages to keep up. "Bodies ...
Posted NecromanciCat
byMy name is Lotsahqonsivaas, or Great Crimson Beast in human tongue. I am a Dovah, but unlike the others of my time, I was the only one to despise the worship of man. Alone, upon dii strunmah, my mountain, passively observing the tenaciousness of the mortals and the greed of the dov. To ensure my lif...
Posted Laurie Bear
byI knew I was different from many other Nords, oh no not just the obvious, me being a Nord raised by Bosmer, no I mean inside I knew I was different. I just didn’t realize how much different I was until my adoptive parents were murdered as it turns out by order from my birth father. It was then I s...
Posted Kynareth
by“Welcome back Father! I trust business is good,” Haakon greeted Aron with a wide smile at their weekly dinner. They kept their own households in the Imperial City, though the eldest son knew he was funded completely by the extraordinary business acumen of his father. Haakon was not completely awa...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund leaned against the wall of the Temple of the One, hands tucked into the sleeves of his fresh blue robes, a welcome change from the dirty olive tunic he had traveled in. Dusky shadows enveloped him as he gazed across the street at the residence of the First Emissary of the Aldmeri Dominion to...
Posted Jeebus
byFor starters I would like to say I have no idea where something like this would go but i figured here would be a good place. Skyrim Blog has been a big part of my life. I've made friends here. I've watched this website grow... I was part of a community for once. Every part of this website was a lear...
Posted Kynareth
by“[and Pelinal] came to Perrif’s camp of rebels holding a sword and mace, both encrusted with the smashed viscera of elven faces, feathers and magic beads, which were the markings of the Ayleidoon, stuck to the redness that hung from his weapons, and he lifted them, saying: “These were their eastern ...
Posted Travis
byAuthor Notes: Ademe is a blue-grey Breton Face Breaker(Monk), exiled from High Rock she left to live in the southern mountains of Skyrim. And of course who should she run into while foraging for berries? None other than our murderous friend Ulfric Stormcloak, and a rather large group of Imperials....
Posted Vazgen
byScrag was running raising small clouds of fine grey ash which was covering the ground of a dark forest with dead withered trees sticking up like eerie scarecrows. Dense fog covered everything a few feet away and he had no idea about how much further he has to run. Strange shadowy figures called his ...
Posted Matthew Wilbanks
byI am a Lich an Ancient Vampire Lord Who chose to develop My magical prowess and become one of the greatest necromancer's in existence, I was once a mortal who knew nothing of magic but was cursed by Molag Bal out of hate for my prowess as a warrior within the Aldmeri dominion I was once Altmer. Know...
Posted Sihastru
byThe only son of a noble Breton family in Solstheim, I spent a small part of my childhood travelling through Skyrim during the Forsworn Rebellion. The Empire and the Nord Jarl of Markarth had determined Ulfric Stormcloak to help defeating the Reachmen, promising in turn freedom of religion in Skyrim ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySerana, bride of the Dragonborn. Now captive for his crimes. "Serana, of no family," says Skulnar, his voice harsh and clear. "On the following charges are you sentenced. Treason, for you have been inculcated in plotting against the Dawnguard, the noble men and women who have given their lives to ...
Posted Sihastru
byI got tired of keeping information such as this here and there... so I'm putting it here. The reason why I started this unfinished list is that it would help me with character building. Personally I was never fond of pure melee characters, as I always fancied to have time to decide my next actions i...
Posted JTA
byA breton from highrock. She fled from Highrock, because of exactly what Hadvar said, court intrigue. They found out that she had a strong love for magical research, that other people found disturbing. She was banished, and almost killed. Luckily she escaped and made her way to Skyrim. A land that`...
Posted Olaf
by11:45PM, 9th of Frostfall, Raven Rock Shadows crept through the overwhelmingly mahogany colored mining town. Elves in bug-like suits of bone and resin patrolled the streets, watching particularly for the "Midnight Bite" as the guards had come to call it. It was actually a he, the Redoran guards, ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byNorth, then. Again and again, I have to tell myself that Serana will be fine. It's just Falkreath, hardly the craziest lot I've dealt with. If things get bad, she can leave. I just hope her family is as much of a help as she thinks they'll be. There is something delicious about the notion of sendin...
Posted Shimazu
byGlimpses - The Pyromaniac of Valenwood By: Shimazu It was peaceful, the only noise that echoed throughout the forest was that of wildlife and the rustle of the trees bending in the soft breeze. By a tree knelt a boy, dressed in a black robe, with humble tattered rope around his waist. Small, skinn...
Posted Vazgen
bySun rays were finding their way through the dense green foliage of the pine forest right in Scrag's eyes as he was lying on his back in a carriage, slightly rocking along a paved road to Falkreath. He tried to shift but an excruciating pain made him to instantly regret that decision. His face felt l...
Posted Haunted Napkins
by"So, you're a Sea Elf?" Gundar asked Castiel. "Well, that's sort of true. My father kind of... Got around." Gundar chuckled quietly to himself. Suddenly, Sielan put his hand on Gundar's shoulder. "Gundar, I have news. Bad news." Sielan and Gundar walked away from Castiel to speak privately. "So, wha...
Posted Haunted Napkins
byChapter 1: New Face Sielan sat in his room, tossing a Dwemer gyro in the air and then catching it. "Bored. Bored. Bored." he quietly chanted. Suddenly, his door flew open as his older brother Gundar waltzed in. "Thank the eight! I...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySerana stops me. Again. For a vampire, she's quite the moderating influence in my life. Being accosted by the local guards is nothing new to me--it comes with my line of work. And I'm really not in the mood to find the easy, peaceful way out of the situation. But even as I'm running through my opti...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Epilogue By: The Orange Mask Gods, it was nice to see the College in person after my venture into Skyrim’s unknown. It had only been two weeks since I’d started, but it felt like two years, considering all of the friends I’d made and all of the travelling I’d done. Desp...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byUsually, I consider myself the stoic type. But I do, at times, take things personally. And finding one of my very few friends nailed to my dining room table? This is one of those times. But I'm hardly going to sit around and wallow in misery. That comes later. And that's not my temper talking--it'...
Posted Olaf
by8:04AM, 9th of Frostfall, Pinewatch, Skyrim There were three of them. Three Thalmor agents, knocking at the door, only a few yards away from the magicians of Bruma. Each serving it's own purpose. One was gathering alchemical ingredients near the perimeter of the house. Another was draining his magi...
Posted Centaur42
byI finally made it to Skyrim. I expected the cold, harsh winds but not the Imperial ambush. They jumped me right on the border. I had no weapons and so couldn’t fight back. They put me on a wooden cart with three other Nords. There was a Stormcloak soldier, a horse thief and the Jarl of Windhelm.The ...
Posted Vazgen
byThe sun was rising over the plains of Whiterun, coloring the dawn sky in vivid orange colors. Gentle and almost magical Luna Moths were starting to hide, and chirring of cicadas was being replaced with twittering of little birds – surprisingly plentiful in the harsh climate of Skyrim. Deer, rabbits...
Posted Zoidberg
byWarning: The following blog contains Mild Inuendo-Based Sexual References for Comedic Effect. Reader discretion is advised, but feel free to browse at your leisure. The Scorching Hammer Urag scratched his overly-sized Orc head in confusion. Why had this girl came all the way from Morrowind to deli...
Posted Sihastru
byI'm finally here. After all the travels, I am here. After committing all possible crimes in Tamriel, after doing the most noble of deeds, I, a Breton, am finally here. It feels like I am in one of the most popular taverns in the land. Meeting adventurers, veterans and new bloods, counting stories of...
Posted Premier Eden
by"I know you are there," she whispered softly, her voice lazily filling the room, almost flickering in time with the lone candle that threw shadows onto the walls and her face. "And I know you are not here to kill me, or I would already be dead," she continued, turning to her new visitor,...
Posted Premier Eden
byThe arrow thudded against the shield with a dull thud, causing it to rock from the force. The nord drew his short, brutal sword from his back, before running at the archer. The falmer drew its own sword as the Nord drew near, and swung brutally toward the sound of his footsteps, hoping to ...
Posted Premier Eden
byThe bandits walked past the Orc's alcove again, their torch bringing an eerie glow to the tomb as they muttered to each other about magic, pick pocketing, and mead. The Orc shifted, his legs starting to grow numb from waiting. Then as the bandits rounded a corner, a wheeze and rustling sounded, foll...
Posted JTA
byThe character i roleplay the most whit and cant get enough of. Im gonna play her again on PC, and maybe do some things different. Her is her backstory, i really loved it myself, maybe im gonna write it more in details later :) She was once a human, a noble in cyrodiil. One day a group of caravans ...
Posted Drakon
byHello everyone I had an idea, and that idea was to write about this one or two characters that I always wanted to write about but i did not know which concept would apeal to most of you readers... so I will give a little intro to a vampirc character of mine who I plan to rp as in Blackwood Sorin...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 20 By: The Orange Mask “Who are you?” I asked the question almost rhetorically, as I was nearly certain who had talked to me. Its energy was unmistakable. “Hello once again, mage. It is I, Vodahmin. Do you not remember I am housed in my containment vess...
Posted Maxx Nelson
byChapter One: A Darkened Start Life was harsh for my family in Morrowind. My father, a loving blacksmith who took pride in everyweapon he forged, and put his heart into every piece of armor he crafted.My mother, a kind hearted healer who could cure any and all illnesses and could save even the c...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
by"You there. With the beard." "What?" he says, turning. He stops. Frowns. "Who are you?" "That house there. The one you just passed. Do you know who lives there?" "You don't? Everyone does." "All the same, I'd appreciate it if you told me." "The Dragonborn." His frown deepens. "What can you tell me ...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 19 The dagger hit the wall with a dull thud. It didn’t work. The dagger didn’t work. We were going to be stuck in here forever. I began to think of what went wrong, when I heard the sound of wind rushing. I turned to face Claudia, and saw her enveloped ...
Posted Frenzy900
byThe Hero Of Kvatch First of all I will give a little info on the back story of this charcter. Pleat me know what you thought. The Hero Of Kvatch is the hero who helped Martin Septim Defeat Merunes Dagon. He is prasied for his work and is loved by the people of cyradil for his great deeds.He had a gr...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byOkay, so I've been gone some time... I fear my absence may tax the resilience of my readers, but nonetheless, I hope this missive finds you alive, well, and thoroughly untainted by the stink of sweaty Noses. I had, as many of you suspected several months ago, planned on doing a series on Dragonborn...
Posted Anorath King Of Nords
byOnce before the first emperor of tamriel was even a thought lived a boy named Clivicus Vile. He was always mesmerized by the ability of charisma and speech and how a smooth talking man could trick a scholar into a horrible deal. One day when he ventured out and he stumbled upon a cave upon enter...
Posted DovahSquid
byGabanre awoke to the sound of the chanting, every day to the same chanting, looking over to where the hagraven performed her daily rituals. He shuddered inwardly at her appearance, never understanding how his kin could stand such a beast, but at the same time understanding the hierarchy associated w...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 18 By: The Orange Mask Claudia and I stood at the makeshift enchanting table, making the final preparations. The room was filled with Bjorn and Kharjo’s nervous chatter. They had woken up a few minutes ago, and were startled by Claudia and her nature. I calmed them...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 17 By: The Orange Mask I couldn’t focus my thoughts. I couldn’t remember anything. I started to panic. Then I opened my eyes and gazed upon a strange room. The room was fairly large, and lacked any décor. I was leaned up against a wall, and noticed that the room’s ...
Posted Jones Santiago
byMy life as an Argonian in Black March was forever tainted. Being trained by a White Ape from the east was a sin punishable by death. However, I was the son of the cheif. So instead, they banished me to the north to enter the cold and unrelenting snows of Skyrim. I remember my master told me that whe...
Posted Jones Santiago
byWelcome to, "Jones' Back Stories and Other Tales." So you must be asking... "What am I doing here?" or better yet, "Why should I be here?" Well... It's simple. If you have Skyrim, I'm here to create inspiration for you to start a new game! Now how am I going to do this? Through Back Stories. I crea...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! First of all, I would like to apologize for the irregularities in the normal weekly schedule. I've been in a bit of a time bind for the past week, but that should change come Sunday! With that out of the way, I would like to present to you the newest addition to the Featured...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! As many of you know, there has been a rather large contest going on within the Character Building group. The contest is now officially over, and Character Building host Ponty has asked me to share the result with all of you! Without further ado, here they are! "Well, it's the...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 16 By: The Orange Mask I sat in the light of the Khajiit caravan’s campfire alone, looking at the mass of ruins which was once Labyrinthian. The rest of the party had already turned in for the night, but I couldn’t. Pain still writhed in my shoulder, and I was rest...
Posted Tokruth
byI left Dragon Bridge and began my trek to Solitude and the Bards College. I should be excited but all I feel is lose, I want my father to see me when I graduate. ------------------------------------- Took most of the day to reach Solitude. I arrived just as an execution was under way. Not a start wo...
Posted Niyaz
byI Am Tirian A Skyrim Story by Silver Archex Hiya guys! This is my first Elder Scrolls Based Short Story, so cut me some slack and drop a comment to help me improve. Anyways, without further ado, I present to you, a quick introduction to "I AM TIRIAN!" The Rage Within "I have protected you and tried ...
Posted Tokruth
byBeen reading through the Wheel of Time series again and got inspired to start a new character. I wanted to make a true adventurer, someone that sought out things for something other than being a hero, or pure profit. With this in mind created the persona of Bragi Windcaller. Bragi is a young Nord th...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement of a Slayers Son By: Shimazu 'I condemn you in the name of Stendarr, you, all of you in your foul practice, we will not rest until you perish to be tortured by those souls with which you manipulate' -Vigilant of Stendarr Gnaeus made his way straight to the back, a little target practise...
Posted PadrePio
byNOTE: The following snippets were taken from recently recovered pages of a journal that chronicles the life of a certain Lysander Blackmoney who lived in the Fourth Era, around the time of the Civil War when Skyrim, led by Ulfric, the Jarl of Windhelm, rose in revolt against the Empire. The journal ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byEventually, he had to stop and rest. The sun glared brightly off the snow, but the air still felt clean, which meant it was still morning. The knight leaned against a rock outcropping under the shade of a copse of pines. Earlier, he'd removed his cape from Ponks' face and washed it in the snow, l...
Posted Henson
byHey everyone, I am not too sure how this will be received but I wanted to put out an idea I have been having, but this preliminary blog post is directed more for any reception in terms of formatting and procedure. I could see that in the future doing something like this would require/be better seen...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! This week Blog Host Armathyx has chosen Kyrielle's latest blog, Mercy for the Chosen (one of my new favorite Blogs, if I may add). Let's see what Armathyx has to say about this blog: What we find special about her new story, asides from her ever so poetic writing style, is th...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement of a Slayers Son By: Shimazu "Why should we show remorse to an enemy that would not reciprocate that?" -Allian It didn't take long for them to dispatch the vampires, they had the element of surprise and Allian, Azaril and Ukawei had been doing this their whole lives. As Allian drew his...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! It's time for yet another Tips & Tricks Showcase, and today Ponty has chosen The Unlimited Shouts without the Restoration Exploit by Matt Feeney. Here is what Ponty had to say about this exploit: A rather old (almost a year now) post from Matt brings us a very easy method...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! It's time to return to a (somewhat) normal schedule of things. In lieu of a Poll this week, I'll be posting a Character Build Showcase (it was supposed to be posted on Sunday, but Site Chat was scheduled for then). This week Character Building host Ponty has chosen The Knight ...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! As you may have noticed from the most recent Event I posted, Chat will now become a bi-weekly event here on The Skyrim Blog! Every other Sunday (the times may vary) you will be greeted by the chat box at the front of the page. Feel free to participate in chat if you wish, or...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement Of A Slayers Son By: Shimazu 'That blade you hold, I'm afraid it won't be returning to its sheath bathed in blood. Mine on the other hand will' -Gnaeus As a warm glow emerged on the horizon, Allian woke Gnaeus. "Son, grab some food and your sword, your bow if you want to. Don't bring it i...
Posted j.sh
byRight now, I’m wishing that I had stayed up on the mountain with Angi. That morning, I took up her offer and tried out her little target test. Easy enough; just hit three targets. She was mildly impressed, mentioning that I had just gotten past the easiest part of her training. I mentioned my intent...
Posted j.sh
byI cannot say that my life as a free man is going well. To say that it was the epitome of Oblivion would be an understatement. I tried heading to what appeared to be a local shelter, only to get frankly stopped in my tracks by a particularly rough looking lady. She seemed to disagree with my intentio...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! First of all, I want to thank everyone who applied for Hosting positions. Your applications were all considered, and we believe we've chosen the best possible candidates for the Hosting positions. So, without further adieu, I present to you the new site Hosts! Christopher ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Hail!" Arnau called. When no one answered, he guided his horse through the pike barricades, where the road shot under the fort's walls. To his left squatted a thatch building bearing an inn sign. It was poorly constructed and featured a sloppy painting of some kind of animal holing a green shape....
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 15 By: The Orange Mask I had a splitting headache when I came to, and I didn’t know how long I’d been out. I didn’t feel like I was on the ground. In fact, I didn’t feel like I was even close to it. I opened my eyes to figure out where I was, only to look at Kharjo...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 14 By: The Orange Mask “We’ve been in these ruins for hours,” one of the Khajiit said. “Can’t we take a break for just a few minutes?” I had to admit, I was feeling quite tired and weary, myself. After our skirmish with the spider, we didn’t encounter many real thr...
Posted Rattlez
byLegen Of The Red Eagle Long ago, a child was born in the Sundered Hills. They named him Faolan, which means 'Red Eagle' in the tongue of the Reach, for the screeching bird-call that greeted his birth, and the crimson blooms on the autumn hills. Thus began his legend: Reach-child, born under auspicio...
Posted j.sh
byWell, this is awkward. Where should I start? My name is Matthias, just Matthias. My last name is still back somewhere in High Rock with the rest of my childhood memories. All I know about my departure from my homeland was that it was rather “political”, which to a Breton, translates directly into “m...
Posted Phillip Mains
byTales of the Mentor: Chapter 1 Ashahul, the champion of the Erabenimsun tribe. His people called him a hero, leading their warriors into battle with the Great Houses. Stories of his skill with the sword and axe were sung throughout the tribe, his prowess as a warrior almost matches the wise woman M...
Posted Nicholas
by"What the hell is going on out there?" I asked another escapee "Well, do you want the good news or the bad news?" he asked "The day has been bad enough, so the bad news, I guess..." "Well for one, the dragon is attacking us and the soldiers already want us dead, but the dragon can also be our way ou...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! As many of you may have noticed, we have had several host changes since the change of hands. For those of you who haven't noticed, the current changes are as folllows: Mason and Ben C have both stepped down as Character Building Hosts. Narmis is no longer a Host of Skyrim Art...
Posted Nicholas
byRunning...keep running...don't look back...they're getting closer...almost to the riv- Woke up with a bad headache...where am I? Well, not where you want to be, that's for sure, said another prisoner. Look, when I get out I wi- No you won't, this is the end-there's Helgen Helgen? Is that a prison?...
Posted Sam J. Nelles
byCharacter Build: Storm-Front Zealot As as child your parents were extremely strict and demanding. Always trying to force you into being a writer or a minstrel but you stayed with your beliefs and was a quiet child. Living in Hammerfell was rough and your parents had to move you to Sentinel when...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! It's official. The Tips and Tricks Showcase has been Brynjolf'ed! Today, Ponty has chosen Brynjolf's quick hint on How to use Vampiric Grip in human form. Let's see what Ponty has to say about this helpful hint. Brynjolf brought us an interesting and little-known tip on how to...
Posted Shimazu
byJudgement Of A Slayers Son By: Shimazu 'Condemn me in the name of Stendarr? It seems ridiculous that a simple clergyman can condemn me in the name of a divine he has never met. If I am w...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today's poll will pose a question that I had not really considered yes: What class will you play in ESO? While the question is a simple one, the choices are difficult to chose from! As far as I am aware, there are only four classes. The Templar- A type of paladin that focuses ...
Posted Olaf
by-4:09 PM, 4th of Frostfall, Bruma, Cyrodil- "Focus boy!" The old Altmer shouted as he thrust into the younger man's ribs with a cane. "Master, I'll not be treated as such, if you want me to focus, then I shall, but I expect some composure on your part as well." Corvus gritted his teeth, burrowing...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today Ponty has picked an excellent build from the Recognized rank. The chosen build for this week is none other than Alduin's Dovahkiin by Ashi! I will let Character Building Host Ponty explain his choice. This week I decided to select the showcase from the Recognized rank, co...
Posted M. E. M.
byI saw them again, my parents, I never know why I keep seeing them in my dreams. They always appear in my dreams, I always see the same town, burning to ashes and being raided by dogs that have fire for eyes and men running at incredible speeds that only a god would match. I hear my mother scream...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe sun was setting. The sun was setting and the inhabitants of Dragon Bridge were turning in for the night. Merchants put their wares away, leaving their most valuable pieces out for the last-minute buyer. Children hurried home at the calls of their mothers; those shrill cries cutting the air li...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 13 By: The Orange Mask Erandur, Bjorn and I walked out of the Jarl’s longhouse soon after sunrise. You could hear the Jarl laughing even after we’d shut the door. “I told you he wouldn’t listen…” I grumbled, still groggy. “Well, I’m sorry fo...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! This week video Host TZ has chosen "Journey to Coldharbour" as the featured video. Click the play button, watch, and enjoy!
Posted Shimazu
byA loud noise woke Gnaeus from his slumber, it came from within the house but surely his returning father would have spotted his resting son lay above the front door. Alarmed he slowly turned over and wrestled his arm in between the thatch he sat upon and created a small hole to look through. Below a...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today I bring you yet another Character Build Deathmatch. Character Building Host Ponty has chosen more builds for his chopping block, and their lives are in your hands! The Undead Pyromancer of the Great Swamp by Malekezeppo The Archaeologist by Christopher The Arachnid Quee...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! First of all, let me apologize for the Features Content schedule this week. My days were a bit off, so I posted things out of order. That being said, let's move on to this weeks Tips & Tricks Showcase! In this week's Tips & Tricks Showcase Ponty has chosen The Skill Le...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today we have a very fun Build chosen by Character Building Veteran, Ponty. He has chosen The Town Drunk by Tygravius. Here's what Ponty has to say about this interesting Build: This week I picked something a bit different for the featured build. Tygravius' Harold Boggs, the T...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! For today's Video fo the Week, Video Host TZ has chosen a video which answers one of the great unanswered questions of Skyrim. Without further adieu, I give you the Video of the Week:
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Sir, I can't let you inside. We're officially closed," said Sorex, shifting uneasily under the heavy presence of the noble. "Sorex. Are we not friends of a kind? My armor is inside and I am in need of it." "You're rich! Just buy some new armor. Isn't that what you people do? Besides, can't it...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 12 By: The Orange Mask Once again, I found myself trekking through snow drifts toward a place no one particularly cared about. This time I was headed to Nightcaller Temple, to talk to a priest of Mara named Erandur. I hated priests for the most part, but I needed h...
Posted Jeebus
byI think I am in love. I had to go to the frame store to get some picture frames made… and once I walked into the store, I paused. The Skyrim theme song was playing through the store speakers. I have a little nerdgasm and say “Oh my god!!!” Me and one of the workers talk a little bit about nerdy stuf...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! Today Ponty brings you another one of your beloved Character Build Deathmatches! Below (and also to the right) you will see the candidates for your votes. Give these Builds a read and let's see who survives! Oblivion Strider by Anthony Richard Lee Garner The Legendary Swords...
Posted Phillip Mains
byIn the harsh land of Skyrim, dragons have arisen from their graves, wreaking havoc upon the citizens of Skyrim. Only one hero can truly defeat them, a hero with the very soul of the nation's greatest threat. This hero is known as the Dragonborn. With the ancient powers of the Thu'um, the Dragonborn ...
Posted Orange
byEntry 1. I'm not sure what day it is anymore. I'm cold and hungry, huddled under a blanket on Frostcrag Peak. The Imperial army is only a few days' march away. My Brother says that we will be safe in Bruma. He left to fight them three days ago, but told me I had to stay. I didn't want to stay a...
Posted Todd
byHello all, Emer here! It's time for another Blog of the Week, and Blogs Host Armathyx has chosen Studying Abroad by The Orange Mask. Here is Armathyx's description of the Blog: This week we'd like to highlight The Orange Mask’s new blog, Studying Abroad. It’s not the latest Shakespeare in terms of w...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHi everyone, and welcome to the Tips and Tricks showcase. This week, Ponty has selected the Whirlwind Cloak Factbook by Chris Howe. Whirlwind cloak is one of my favorite spells in the game and Chris has done a great job of explaining it's mechanics. Ponty's thoughts on the factbook: Chris Howe has ...
Posted Master Zixx
byMartin asked no questions on the road, which suited Tarthas just fine. He was chewing his lip over whether or not he was too late. Galloping was heard from behind, rushed and a frantic panting from the overtired horse. A farmer on a fine black stallion was coming from the road they had been walking ...
Posted Master Zixx
byMerely a decade had passed since Isran had attempted reforming the Dawnguard and all of his followers and companions abandoned his paranoid hatred. Whiterun was celebrating Lorchel’s tenth year of living in the city. An uproar of hearty cheers and laughter filled the Bannered Mare. The Nords used e...
Posted Darian Lokken-Rizzo
byYou were once the hero of Cyrodiil. The Hero of the Oblivion Crisis. Among the most powerful mages of the Great House Telvanni. But things have taken a turn for the worse. In the years following the Crisis, you had foreseen the end times on the approach. You cloistered yourself in your tower and beg...
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHi everyone, and welcome back to the Character Build Showcase! This week, Ponty has chosen The Bloodskal by Skalvar for us all to take a look at. This is what Ponty had to say about the build: Skalvar has produced an excellent and(in my opinion) underrated build centered around one of the more inter...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWhen Arnau next awoke, the light hadn't changed much. It streamed in through the windows at a higher angle, filling the room with a diffuse, pale light. From what he could recall, the window had never actually been cleaned--he could only make out the foggy, brownish shape of the adjacent building....
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byThis week, TZ has selected something from over a year ago to share with us all. How It Should Have Ended: Video Games - Skyrim. I enjoyed watching this one a lot myself, and hope all of you do to! http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/video/how-it-should-have-ended-video-games-skyrim
Posted TwistedOrthrus
byHi everyone, how are you all doing? I'm making this post to let you all know that Emer will be away until the 19th, and during that time he has asked me to look after the site. I'll try to keep things running as smoothly as possible until Emer's return, but until then, we have some featured content ...
Posted GameWolf
byWhen Xehanort entered the old mansion, he made sure no one followed him. Nobody could recognize him thanks to his dark hood. He carried the spell book, but he could not read the title. It said about a portal leading to a new world. And Xehanort's only purpose was to gather new hearts and a new world...
Posted Todd
byHello everyone, Emer here! It's time to spice up this week by posting my very first Character Build Deathmatch! This week Ponty has chosen a few (un)lucky Combatants to face off in the ever-intimidating arena known as the EasyPoll widget! Now, let's meet the Combatants: The Monk - Ysmir, Drago...
Posted Todd
byHello everyone, Emer here! After all of this time, we are finally returning to the normal schedule with Tuesday's Tips & Tricks showcase! This week, Ponty has chosen the Dungeon Delving Guide by Dragon (a guide that I have found incredibly useful, if I may add). You'll find all four sections ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byArnau sat in the hallway of the ship, listening to the waves slapping dully against the hull. His arm and shoulder felt like they were on fire. With his teeth, he uncorked a small bottle and downed the bitter contents with a grimace. Eventually, the pain ebbed enough that he could remove his righ...
Posted Hunter Elyse
byThe rain fell softly, the gentle tapping calmed me. I was so used to the blaring heat of Morrowind, the calm was nice. A few hours ago, I thought I was on top of the World. I was heading to Skyrim for a cure, for a final end to this demonic plague that my parents bestowed upon me....
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byThe Havkin Blooded are beings created by Marbel, the Daedric Prince of War, Fury, Pain and Bardism. One can say they are like vampires, born from a Daedric Lord, but the Havkin Blooded are nothing like vampires, they are not undead, they are classified as half-daedra. A Havkin Blooded cannot spread...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 11 Dawnstar was, frankly, horrible. It was just as cold as Winterhold, if not colder. And its proximity to the Ghost Sea caused a sea breeze to blow the cold to even a troll’s core. No wonder everyone was working in the mines; it’s warm in there. I made...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byThe little Nord girl walked down the stone road of Markarth, the 'safest city in all of the Reach'. She was as thin as the rain that fell and her soles were getting thinner. In her hands she clutched a loaf of bread that she was eating. It was getting dark and she wanted to get home before night fel...
Posted WerewolfLord
byHey guys this is WerewolfLord i joined up last month and i thought i would post a lil something for the build that i am in the process of making so here is the background of my character You where out playing in the woods when you heard a howl, you turned around and you saw a wolf running towards yo...
Posted Aquamancer
byWell this is the first time anything like this, so I'll start slow. Hello everyone. Only thing I have to say is that Skyrim has been really fun, not that I play many games. I've been thinking of a character build, a dual ax wielding necromancer, so I hope to have that sorted out. Maybe I'll write a ...
Posted Totally not a bot.
byHello ladys and gentlemen! This here o' blog post is gonna be the adventures of The Last. A group which once swore an oath to protect the world from Mehrunes Dagon and the Mythic Dawn. So without futher ado I will now present the characters: Garanis Adalis: An old Altmer mage which serves as Arch-Ma...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 10 By: The Orange Mask No matter what I did, I couldn’t stop thinking about Claudia. Not even the glacial freeze of the Pale could divert my attention from the thought of her beautiful face. I had been travelling for nearly two days; the cave Claudia took me to was...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe swarthy Nords had already reached the wreck. Half of the stranded crew was already injured or dead, and the remaining sailors had fled in a rowboat for Solitude in search of assistance--the captain included. The remaining man overseeing the casualties was little more than a cabin boy. As far...
Posted Genkami
byThis is also another good stopping point if you find yourself unable to keep reading these for whatever reason. I stayed up until 1:30 EST writing this. I hope you enjoy it! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 8 By: The Orange Mask The Bannered Mare was quiet this time of day, probably due to the fact that most people had things to do in the afternoon. However, mages often differ from other people in many ways, and schedule was one thing that definitely differed. Most ma...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byHello there, my name is Wellin Graylock, I'm an adventurer,but I'm considered quite young for my age, I'm about 218 years old but I handle myself well. Right now, I'm exploring my home province, Elsweyr. Yes, I was born and raised in Elsweyr and currently I've been hired to guard a caravan, I am to ...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 7 By: The Orange Mask The Jarl’s palace was a rather large wood and stone fort, furnished very nicely on the inside. My headache subsided a bit as I walked in. Perhaps Claudia was right; maybe sunlight did make a hangover worse. Claudia seemed to relax a bit, as we...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 6 By: The Orange Mask I woke up feeling refreshed. It’s amazing what a day of rest can do for the body. My magicka was almost completely restored. Then I started to think, and I immediately had a headache. I spent a few seconds staring at the ceiling, trying to rem...
Posted Genkami
bySry about the mix up in order between parts 3 and 4, but they're both up on the site now. Enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Studying Abroad, Part 5 By: The Orange Mask ...
Posted Ponty
byAriem and Rykon spun around to see an Imperial in his late fifties. He wore grey hair and a beard over his stern but calm face, but his eyes hid secrets that even the oldest of Altmer could not hope to uncover. He wore a padded brown coat, and his hand rested on a sword of the finest steel belted to...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byHere we are going to talk about the Gurre Plains, to give you a mental image on what the realm looks like, below is a picture on how it looks like. I'll also be taking about the other Daedra that roam this realm, so if you ever find yourself in the Plains...be careful, if the Havkins don't get you.....
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byArnau waited in the gathering dark, listening to the lonely cries of gulls and steady rhythm of waves. Wind gusted about him, and lightning continued to flash. Freezing rain threatened to fall at any moment. Idly, he watched the waves, squinting for some sign of a ship coming into port or heading...
Posted codecasper
byThree years later.. Who am I, was the only thought I could conjure in my head. Who am I, and where am I. The snow was coming down harder then I knew was possible. I felt numb, but more than that I felt empty. Why was I here and why can't I remember who I am. I knew some things, but it seems for wh...
Posted Todd
bySkyrim has been out for well over a year now, and many of us still seem to be getting lost amidst all the ruins, caves, and buildings that we discover. To help solve this problem, the people over at CoolAps.com (warning, the page IS in Russian, but you can translate it!) have made an Interactive Sk...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Sir, please! Help me." The ground felt much colder than the bench. His knees scraped against the stone, but it was an acceptable trade for a possible warm meal and some coin. Ahead of him, the man stopped, but did not turn around. "Please." The noble stared at him, his face utterly devoid of emo...
Posted Dom Valerius
byAlduin the World-Eater. I wreak havoc wherever I go, I am the blood of the first dragons. Nothing stands in my way. I landed on the small grey tower, much to the fear of puny humans. They scattered everywhere as I unleashed my voice, bringing a fiery death to those who dared to stand in my way. The...
Posted Dom Valerius
byHey Everyone, I am a new blogger to this wonderful site! I have owned Skyrim since its release and absolutely love it! I was a bit of a noob but have now got the hang of it and have started to role-play. I have a few rules for my story that I am going to begin. • My character does not steal. • He ...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byMind the blood, I ran out of black ink to write so I had to improvise and use this instead. Now we're going to cover the culture and society of the Havkins. Pardon me if the red hurt your eyes, but I finally found some black ink, curtsy of one of my friends. Anyways continuing with our topic now. Ha...
Posted Genkami
byHere's the 'season finale' of Studying Abroad. I'll be writing a lot more over the next few weeks, but if you don't have the time to read it, this is a good place to stop. Hope you enjoy it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 3 By: The Orange Mask She didn’t have the prettiest face I’d ever seen; brown hair, somewhat sunken-in eyes, some tangled hair, but it’s not like I would’ve cared; I don’t like the bossy, in-your-face types anyway. “That… was impressive.” She managed to...
Posted Genkami
byStudying Abroad, Part 2 By: The Orange Mask Travelling was boring; no, not just boring: mind-numbingly, insanity-inducingly boring. Now I understand why people say to never travel alone. I’d already been to the Shrine of Azura the previous day, to find the shrine guarded by a single pri...
Posted Azrael
byINTRO Hello Man, Elf or Beastfolk! Welcome to my first post! I bid you a challenge. I have long studied the difficulties of Skyrim. I have seen impossible battles, overpowered combos, insane enemies. As a level 81 mage, you cannot really find a challenge to satisfy your skill. After defeating the Eb...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byHere we are, the creation and history of the War Bringers, better known as Havkins, are about to unfold before you. You might have known about Marbel, their creator, and Daedric Lord. Because Havkins are a newly made race of Daedra their history is a short one. Fear not, for we have many stories to ...
Posted Lore Master
byOn the 17th day of Last Seed 4E 172, I awoke in my room, little did I know it would be for the last time. As the Sun rose, and the birds chirped my day began as any other, I woke up and went training in the yard in the art of the blade and hand-to-hand combat with my father and two brothers. The wee...
Posted Lore Master
by'There's a bunch of strange mages hanging around whiterun, they say there here on a research trip, I don't believe a word of it though' said the Barmaid, responding to Ulfrin. 'Thank you' Ulfrin replied, smiling as he put a septim into the barmaids hand. He pulled his hood back on and walked out of ...
Posted Lore Master
byA man stood at the painting of the first ranger, his cloak, made to look like leaves, billowing around him. My body may grow weary, my heart heavy, but I, and the Rangers will preserve until such a time that the world eater returns, for we are the custodians of peace, the Harbingers of Order, the c...
Posted Lore Master
by'...And you said this was a popular road, but when we got here, you remembered it was the road several leagues from here!' grumbled the bandit below a man dressed in forest greens. 'Not my fault, Map was upside down when I showed it to ya' muttered the bandit next to him. 'Not your fault?! Not your ...
Posted Lore Master
by'He can't hide forever!' said Jon Battle-Born, Captain of Whiterun's Guard. 'But sir! You saw what he did to the Court-Mage, we don't want that happening to us' said a guard, new to the watch and still wet behind the ears. 'ARE WE A BUNCH OF TAVERN WENCHES, OR ARE WE MEMBERS OF THE GUARD, CUSTODIANS...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byIn the dark of a cellar, two voices were whispering among the cobwebs and dry, white straw. A door was opened, and a female figure stood silhouetted against the early evening light for a moment, then disappeared as the door closed. Aquillius Aeresius put his clothes back on one at a time. He'd be...
Posted Chris Sie
byOn Days of Mourning the Night seems to have a chill to it, Like a Fire Stroked the Hands of Death. But on Days of Happiness the wind seems to blow the ways of death. But Today. There was nothing, I do not remember anything happening, I only know one thing. I am now A prisoner. Under whom? That is ...
Posted Jeebus
byI wake up every morning and drink my depression potion. You see, my name is Nazeem and I have mild depression and severe low self esteem. My depression potions help a little bit but my self esteem issue is still there. I put on my makeup and fancy suit. It helps a little. I then rehearse my arroganc...
Posted Cold Steel
byChapter Five: - “So your skymother is Kynareth?” Nozama asked Regina. “An aspect of her, yes.” answered the Imperial. “Why the bird‘s head?” “The statue was broken when this place was discovered. We managed to steal the head from a Legion fort. Seems only right. Take her to the tent.” The two Forswo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"I used to dream of fighting in battles like my Father. He had begun teaching me to fight the moment I was able to pick up a blade. Mother had argued that I was too young, but he paid her no mind. I can still remember the elation I felt the first time I bested Father in a match and the look of prid...
Posted Alt_itis
byDuring the sack of the Imperial City in 4E 174, the victorious Aldmeri soldiers committed all manner of atrocities on the helpless citizens of the Imperial capital. A Nord couple, blacksmiths living in the market district, were among those slaughtered by the elves, but their infant son survived, hid...
Posted Andy M
byOur entry into the farmhouse cellar went exactly as planned. Jon and Alec had burst in first and taken position in front of me, readying their crossbows, while I took a stand at the bottom of the stairs. We saw that we had arrived into a smallish, damp room with one closed door and an apparent pile ...
Posted Andy M
byThis is an introduction to a story I'll be posting here on the Skyrim Blog. The story is set in the time before the Oblivion Crisis, in High Rock, though I'm not yet sure as to which locales it will eventually progress. It deals with a renegade group of witchhunters, a band formed from the only surv...
Posted Wellin the Havkin Blooded
byAs you all know, the civil war in Skyrim has gotten...worse. Many people wonder why, well...I have the answer right here! A new Lord has risen, all hail Marbel! The once mortal Daedric Lord of War, Pain, Fury and Bardism! I'm sure all of you are wondering...how did she came to be? Well...it's quite ...
Posted Cold Steel
byNozama and the Hagraven Chapter One: "Hail and well met, my good friends. I am Nozama and will be your bard for this fine though cold evenin..." A burly Nord stood up from his table and snorted derisively at the Redguard. "By Shor!" he roared. "What is the meaning of this?!! Innkeep! Where is Snorri...
Posted Codey Fauber
by“Anrelios! Your Pa is home. Come say hello!” Immediately I hopped up from my studies of the Elements of Magic and the Sword. It was a book my dad had written for me to study when I was just a babe. Before he left for the war. I ran past my sister Delphine’s room. It was empty. She had left to...
Posted codecasper
byI was done. Moving on to a new life of monotony, to grow old and settle down. This is my last heist I thought, but fate it seems had other plans.... I had finished what I sought out to do. The coin and jewels in hand, I was en route to the exit when I felt it. At first I was just startled unsu...
Posted Vazei
byHi guys and gals. I am new to this, but i'd like to introduce myself. I'm not going to give out my name so you can call me by my skyrim character Vazei (Vuz-Eye) or Vaz(; I read alot of roleplaying stories and overall character stories and I love them. I made a story for a character a while back, Bo...
Posted Nikolaj Poulsen
by"We're losing our foothold in the Pale" said Galmar with a slightly raised voice, "the Imperials have more men and better steel than we have." "That's why we need to find their hidden camps and strike them where they least suspect it" replied Ulfric calmly. Galmar raised his voice further, he dislik...
Posted Paul
byOk, those of you who have been here for a while might remember that we had a fund raising drive last year. This successfully provided the funds to pay for The Skyrim Blog for the remainder of 2012, since when I have been paying for the site out of my own pocket. The bare facts are that is costs abou...
Posted Paul
byYou may remember when I announced new Photo Hosts that I said I had asked TZ to take on a different role on the site. Well, today I can announce that TZ has agreed to be the Video Host for The Skyrim Blog. As you all know, TZ has been the video making guru of the site, and combined with his self-adm...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another Showcase, and this week Ponty has chosen The Stalhrim Master by Twisted Orthus. TwistedOrthrus' Stalhrim Master is a powerful, defensive magic-wielding juggernaut utilizing a number of features from the Dragonborn DLC. No combat plays out in the same way, as the Stalhrim Maste...
Posted Genkami
byHey, guys. I decided to make a blog for a story I've had in my head for a bit. There'll be more where this came from. Anyway, I'm going to cut the crap and just show it to you. Here goes... Studying Abroad By: The Orange Mask Tolfdir was excited. No, he wasn’t just excited; he was ecsta...
Posted Paul
byWe've reached a very significant milestone in the life of The Skyrim Blog today as we reach the milestone of having 5000 members. A big welcome to Tim from 'down under' in Australia, who has just been validated as our 5000th member of the site. I can still remember the angst we had on the old site, ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byAs I calmly walk down the road to nowhere, I hear a rustling in the trees. I stop. I pull out my mace and slowly begin to tread to where the sound came from. When I am sure nobody is there I sheath my mace and continue on the road. But I cannot shake the feeling that someone...or...something is...
Posted Todd
byThese are the mods I currently have installed: I'm getting CTDs after I start up Skyrim. I only have Dawnguard instilled, not Hearthfire or Dragonborn. I reinstalled Skyrim today, so I have no saves yet. Can anyone help?
Posted Paul
byOK kids, here we go again with another Character Build Deathmatch. Ponty has made the selection this week and here are the six builds Mistress of Pain by Just Call me Rilez Queen Potema by 1legassassin The Blade by Albino The Volunahdov by Volunahdov Thorin Oakenshield by Roman King The Sloadmer by ...
Posted Paul
byThanks for the interest shown in the position of Photo Host on the site. Sorry its taken a while to get to this, but I was away for four days over the holiday weekend and I've been playing catch up with real life stuff ever since. I've decided to appoint Dragon and Skalvar to the role. They were bot...
Posted Paul
byHT to Brynjolf for finding this and posting it in the video section. I think this is a series that could be worth keeping an eye out for...
Posted Paul
byHere's something brand new here on The Skyrim Blog. For the very first time we are having a Showcase from our Tips and Tricks Group. Ponty will be using this feature to showcase some of the best content over in the Group - so if you like what you see here, then by all means head on over to Skyrim Ti...
Posted Tompa
byThe Burning Blood Chapter 2 Calming the Blood Sting strode on, in what would seem a very long time. But soon he had found himself at the very hill he had climbed when he ran from Winterhold. As he reached the top, he looked at the village he once had lived in. He had witnessed start of The Great Col...
Posted Tompa
byThe Burning Blood Chapter 1 Troubled Dreems With sun rays in his face, Sting wakes up, still with a trickle of pain searing in his veins. He stands up and looks around, finding himself outside the stables of Whiterun. To his right, the Khajiit traders was packing their tents and getting ready for tr...
Posted Tompa
bySPOILER This text contains a possible outcome for the quest "In my time of need". ***** The Burning Blood A Prologue "It has been five days since it happened last time. It just cannot happen again, not today." Perched atop of the Bannered Mare Inn, Sting was looking down at the stalls of the Whiter...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byI walk alone...but I don't want to walk alone anymore. As I walk down the road to nowhere I silently think to myself "How could this happen to me...I just want it to end". I have been searching for someone...anyone...that can help me. I just wish for the company of another person. Nobody has ev...
Posted Bryn
byPrologue I release my arrow, it flies through the air for a second or two, it makes a connection with my prey, a deer, and brings it down with one hit. I walk up to it and retrieve my arrow from the dead deer and pull out my dagger. I skin the deer and take some of it's meat with me so I have someth...
Posted William Perkins
byThe road to Windhelm was quite a distance on my old legs. I had a number of encounters, each of which made the journey much more interesting. First, I met a cat named M'aiq, and he proceeded to share with me his "pearls of wisdom." What an interesting man. Later on, I encountered a reckless young Or...
Posted William Perkins
byI left Fort Greymoor with a pile of dead bandits in my wake. I had to return to Whiterun for dinner, and sleep, but my travels took much longer than I anticipated. Evidently, I lack the restraint a wise Orsimer like my self should have, and I chased after every deer or elk I encountered. Of course, ...
Posted William Perkins
byFought through Fort Greymoor today. My good death was so close. I have cleared the fort of its nasty inhabitants, and have lived to tell the story. Some of the bandits used magic to try to kill me. Such trickery is looked down upon by Malacath.
Posted William Perkins
byThe Silent Moons camp was another easy time. Every bandit died. My steel sword was stained with the ghost of the men it has killed. The bandit leader is dead, and now I will collect my bounty from Proventus Avenicci. One hundred more septims to my name. What does it matter. There are no accounts of ...
Posted William Perkins
byI visited Whiterun for the first time today. It is a charming city, but it's a bit big for my taste. I prefer seclusion in the wilderness. I ate dinner at the bannered mare. I hadn't eaten all day and I was starving by the time I got there. A rabbit haunch and a bottle of ale really hit the spot. Si...
Posted William Perkins
byI kept my promise. I found 3 Imperials on the side of the road today taking one of Ulfric's men to prison. I swore after Helgen that I would kill the Imperials. And besides, it is just another opportunity for a good death. The Imperials fought well, but not well enough. the ordeal cost me 40 septims...
Posted William Perkins
byEmbershard Mine was a breeze for an old orc as experienced as myself. Those bandits didn't stand a chance. I fought well and I seemed to loosen up my sword arm. I must continue my search for a good death. Those men couldn't give it to me. I think my next move will be a journey to Windhelm to join Ul...
Posted William Perkins
byIn this blog, I will be playing an old orc searching for an honorable death, and I will play DiD. The ride into Helgen was quite uneventful except for the looming notion that my head may not be a part of my body for much longer. This wouldn't be the death that Malacath would want. I couldn't go at ...
Posted Paul
byBen has scoured the lower ranks this week to find a build that is sorely underrated - certainly its one that had slipped under my radar anyway. Allow us to draw your attention to The Dungeon Runner by Zulfir. Political upheaval threatens the Empire's grip over the land, and old legends are proving ...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another round up of the weekly site polls that we have each week on the site. What I've done is choose four of the more recent and interesting polls, and made graphs to show the results that came from those polls. Hope you find them interesting! Which Guild gave you the most fun? We'...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another 'Blog of the Week', and this week Charlie has chosen Collector's Quest by Auroness Here is Charlie's introduction to the series. "I think the opening paragraph best sums up what this story is about. There are many side quests in Skyrim that leave me feeling unsatisfied that the...
Posted Grey Fox
byThe sun had yet to rise, but Rez was awakened by the sound of a Nord yelling. “Get that damn cart out of the way. Yes, you there, move it!” “What the fuck are you yelling about,” Rez groaned. “Is anyone…. Oh, forgive me. There’s a cart in the middle of the road. Apparently, e...
Posted Paul
byNo, you haven't fallen asleep and missed an entire day....its NOT Thursday But we are having the Deathmatch on Wednesday this week as my schedule doesn't really allow me to handle the Deathmatch poll later in the week. Ben has chosen his 6 builds and here they are: Morgoth Bauglir by A Highly Evolv...
Posted Paul
byWe seem to have a lot of Argonian fans on the site (and few haters too) so maybe this will be of interest to many. HT to Kyrielle for posting it up in the Video Gallery
Posted Grey Fox
byThe Palace of Kings was all but empty when they entered. It was a stark contrast to the number of people and volume they generated that morning when Rez had walked in. Ralof led the way to the “War Room” as they called it. It was simply a small room with a large table and map of Skyrim...
Posted Paul
byThis week the Showcase has been chosen by Mason, and he's gone for The Nightblade by No Snakes Alive. As No Snakes opines: The Nightblade: because assassinating and raising the dead are both supremely awesome things in their own right, and combined they only serve to reenforce each other's strengths...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Arkay, guide this soul to Aetherius, where it may rest in peace with the Aedra..." "Runil, you can't do this. She's still alive!" "Let this body pass into Nirn, where it will become one with the earth..." "Runil! Stop!" "For we who remain shall-- Oh for gods' sake, boy! Unhand me!" "Quit trying ...
Posted Paul
byHere goes with another Character Build Deathmatch, where we pit six of the lower ranked builds on the site into a desperate fight for survival. Mason has chosen this week and here is the selection The Morag Tong Bounty Hunter by Mitch Konahrik Reborn by Spence The Honest Farmer by AASamurai The Arac...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThose eyes floated in the dark and became the only visible thing in the room. From the walls, came the deep gurgle of the Reaper as it chanted in a foul tongue. I felt myself being drawn upward and outward toward the eyes, which flashed stroboscopically in loud booms that filled my ears with a gia...
Posted Rüby Psiberzerker
byHere are the specs on the character. Formatting notes: Most of the speling erors should be intentional. The narrator is foreign, and unfamiliar with certain words, or names. Text in {Braces} is the fourth wall. Mostly for information outside the story itself, such as Locations when passing betwe...
Posted Pheralan
by“Oomph” was the only sound I hear escape from the lips of the bandit as my silver blade slides through his iron armor like a hot knife through butter. The magic of the blade flares, searing his flesh while turning his skin to ash as his soul flees to Aetherius. The rush of the magic fills me, urges ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOverwhelmed by a strange calm, I gripped the tomb's doors and heaved. They creaked and squealed, but held fast. Around my head, the chattering voices clamored in fear, buzzing empty threats into my brain. Again, I yanked. Again, the charred, iron doors remained closed. I tried forcing the doors...
Posted Prince of Madness
byHey fellow Skyrim players, this is my first story on this site, but I am really interested in this story. The happenings of this story are going to happen after the events in the Elder Scrolls V Skyrim. Later on if y'all like the story I might need some help with the other continents and the environ...
Posted Paul
byHere goes with another Character Build Showcase and Ponty has chosen The Keerilth by longstanding and valued site member, Matt Feeney Matt has pulled together a variety of lore and gameplay elements into his build, the Keerilth. A bound weapon wielding Bosmer vampire, the Keerilth combines support m...
Posted Paul
byOK kids, here goes with another Deathmatch. your job is to decide which of these following under-performing builds deserves to stick around on our site. The Obsessed Scholar by Ulysses The Ecriture Blade by Maghini The Crow by Deathstroke The Elemental Summoner by Michael Lowe Champion of Attrition ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe air growled like earth shifting in a landslide. Derkeethus and I froze as the atmosphere crystallized into a moment of awful anticipation. A deep, grumbling hiss escaped the bricks of the mausoleum, and to my surprise, the mortar crumbled away into dust that shot out at us in a spray of fine s...
Posted Paul
byThis week's Blog of the Week has been chosen by Charlie, and she has gone for Myth-Maker by Shor This tale is a little different then most we start at the beginning of where most tales end. Gram Myth-Maker, Thane of all the holds, Arch-Mage, Harbinger, Listener, Slayer of Alduin the World Eater and ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDurak grabbed my hair, trying to throw me off his large form. With a shriek, I thrashed and scrabbled at his face and arms. If I could get his hands out of the way, I could seize the Elder Scroll, that had fallen out of our grappling hands as soon as I read it. All I could see, however, was that ...
Posted Wolf
byDarkness hung over the great and ancient city of Windhelm and snow fell lightly down onto the old gray stones that made up its streets and buildings. All was silent in the new capital of Skyrim. After the Stormcloaks defeated the Imperials and drove them out of the province the hero of the war and ...
Posted Ponty
byA couple hours of flying later, Serana dropped Rykon and Ariem by a cave mouth just to the east of a river in the northern part of the Reach. The pair stretched a little, their muscles numb from hanging in Serana's grip. Rykon was a bit nauseous but Ariemw as okay. The vampire reverted to her Nord f...
Posted Paul
byHere we go once again with the weekly Showcase, and this week Ben has chosen a build that had certainly slipped under my radar - The Lamp Knight by Sanctus The Lamp Knight is a lore based Battlemage who acts as a protector of te Mages Guild. They have a strong defense with fierce offense coming from...
Posted Ulysses
byhave little time to write. I do so in the midst of packing. I leave Windhelm when the dawn arrives.My heart is tight and hammering. Feels like it’s trying to choke me, leaping up to the back of my throat like this. Excuse my poor, spare prose.Woke. Breakfast - Smoke-Cured Salmon and milk tea. Renda...
Posted Ulysses
byMy headache still loomed this morning, and the weight of that key was still strong and strange in my pocket. I set it beside my tankard of water as I wolfed down breakfast. No gifts from Rendar today. Only a crust of the hardwearing black flatbread I bought from him to last me through these days. Bu...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Are you sure this is a good idea?" I shivered in the thin, rumpled clothing that lay under my armor. Said armor lay scattered about the entryway along with anything else I'd been wearing. The snow melted into a cold slush under my feet. I couldn't feel my toes. Valindor stood next to me in a s...
Posted Ulysses
by19TH OF LAST SEED The morning began ambitiously. I bought several days’ worth of bread, milk, and water from Ambarys Rendar at the Corner Club, and broke my fast on a crust of barleybread, larded with drippings from a roasting leg of goat in the Club’s backroom: Rendar’s little treat, I suppose.Whe...
Posted Tamara Sisson
byI had finally reached Skyrim. My breath was heavy and I was drenched in sweat. Who knew how hard it was to travel here? "Better find some shelter" I mumbled to myself. After a few minutes of searching, I found a rock hangover with a few bedrolls all made up sitting next to warm, crackling fire. In ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byEndlessly, our feet crunched through a thick carpet of pine needles. Above us, the mountains linking the Jeralls to the Hrothgar range loomed like an impassable wall. I knew there was a pass to the north, where Helgen rotted in ruin, and briefly, I worried Durak turned in that direction. Why woul...
Posted Avenger
byKorvan awoke on his back. The early morning sun was streaming through a hole in the roof. He stood up, his libs felt heavy, and there was something at the back of his mind that he just couldn’t shake. He looked around. The floor was strewn with slaughtered Imperials. He smiled coldly. The he remembe...
Posted Paul
byResident executioner Ben has chosen the combatants for this weeks Deathmatch - so any builds that don't make the grade can expect a speedy and brutal resolution! Here are the builds: The Qahnaarin - Vanquisher of Evil by Crybon The Na'Zga by Carter The Daedric Justicar by Malekezeppo The Forsworn Ou...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Runil? No, miss, ain't seen him for days." "Did he say where he might have gone? A letter? Note? Message?" I gripped the edge of the counter harder than strictly necessary, feeling at my wits end. "Maybe he went on a pilgrimage?" Valindor offered hopefully as he sipped from a goblet of wine. "...
Posted Paul
byA hat tip to Matt Feeney for posting this up! It's quite long - almost 20 minutes - but if you really want to get started on Elder Scrolls lore, then this new series of videos is a must....together with our own Lore Group here on The Skyrim Blog of course
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI followed the canid through the dense ferns and shrubs, pushing the sticky arms of pine saplings aside. The path was a well-hidden track ribbed with roots and clustered trees that sloped gently downhill. Wherever we were going, we were headed toward Falkreath in its shallow basin. In a few minut...
Posted Avenger
byAfter a few days of preparation, Korvan was ready. He steeled himself and prepared for the biggest day of his life. The sun rose above the forest, and he waited impatiently for nightfall. He spent the day sharpening his swords, and when the sun fell below the horizon, he almost ran to his bed. The v...
Posted Avenger
byKorvan Cold-Heart: Introductions Part 1 Korvan remembered vague things from his childhood. He remembered the trees, and by the Divines there were a lot of trees in Valenwood. He remembered his mother and father almost exactly as they had been; every pull in their clothing, every speck of dirt on th...
Posted Paul
byOK here goes with yet another Character Build Showcase, and this week Mason has selected a truly awesome build in the shape of The Fearmonger by Henson. Henson created one of my personal favourites due to it's distinct playstyle, The Fearmonger combines two of the games most powerful effects to an e...
Posted Jack Craven
byI awoke early as the sun was rising, must’ve been around six am. I headed into Whiterun with a backpack full of pelts and hides from the beasts I had slayed yesterday. I spent the early hours of the morning tanning them into leather and leather strips to work with at the forge. I then used the forge...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Get back here wretch!" "Do you people ever give up?" A clash of swords. Crashing through the brush. The booming crack of a tree slowly falling to the ground. "What in the world..." Our heads turned in unison toward the cacophony, the moment between us popping like a bubble. It was only a second ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byFor some reason, the morning felt brighter and I felt lighter--as if a great weight had rolled off my shoulders. I didn't recall any strange dreams or revelations that might have explained the pervading sensation of freedom. As we packed and collapsed our small camp, I even found myself humming a ...
Posted Paws
byHigh Hrothgar's massive iron dooors shut behind him with a dull, reverberating clang, leaving the Dragonborn exposed to the cold, bitter wind. Flurries of snow wrapped themselves around him, stinging his face, biting his nose and somehow finding every gap in his collar. Pulling his hood lower over ...
Posted Seeker Marik
byAzug paused a moment. The biting winds of the Reach roared down from the mountaintops, but for a brief instant he thought they carried a new sound with them. He crouched low, hoping the sparse shrubbery of the rocky crags would give him just enough cover to avoid detection as his ears strained to f...
Posted Jack Craven
byI made some potions and had to decided what I was going to do regarding this matter of dragons... I thought about how proud my parents would be... Their little Freya slaying such a huge beast. Let’s do it. As I was leaving Whiterun to meet up with the troops I decided to weave in a few more layers i...
Posted Paul
byHey kids, here goes with yet another Deathmatch. Here we pit six of the lower ranked builds on the site in a desperate battle for survival. These are the combatants for this week: The Jahgut by Donny The Arrancar by Aporo The Paralyzing Shadow by Cazzlor Mathmeldi, the Exiled by 1legassassin The Mad...
Posted Seeker Marik
by3 Evening Star, 3E 427 This is my how my interview with Velneryn went: "For the record, please state your name," I asked him, dipping the quill into ink and setting it to the parchment. "Velneryn," he replied, then adding, "Presumably of House Redoran." "Presumably?" "Yes, I have been away for a whi...
Posted Paul
byHere goes with another Blog of the Week selection, and this time Charlie has made the choice Hey guys for this week The Adventures of Gwyneth Hawkwing by Christopher Perigoe has been chosen for blog of the week by various members who nominated for it at the Story Corner Spotlight I have just starte...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byValindor and I crouched at the opening of the tent, keeping our forms as far into the shadows as possible. At my command, Meeko trotted in a wide circle around the fire until he melted into the variegated stone blocks. We waited until we saw his thin silhouette slinking atop a rocky outcropping nea...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA rhythmic thrumming like a heartbeat coursing through my veins. Foggy impressions of birds soaring around a fire, crying in wild voices like the cackles of feral dogs. Mother and I, sitting close to our wagon on the northern prairie of Anequina as the Khajiit of the plains danced in the distance...
Posted Seeker Marik
by19 Sun's Dusk, 3E 427 I finally mentioned Velneryn to Ajira, during lunch in the dining hall. "Ah, Velneryn. He is a good friend to this one. Khajiit and Dunmer get Journeyman at the same time, thanks to Velneryn's help. This one thinks it made Galbedir especially unhappy to be beaten twice at the...
Posted Seeker Marik
by16 Sun's Dusk, 3E 427 I've never been very good with goodbyes. I spent the entire day in a fugue. Ajira was kind enough to let me work through it myself, and gave me the day off from our studies. I slept in late, then spent the rest of the day wandering around the Commercial District. I avoided the...
Posted Seeker Marik
by13 Sun's Dusk, 3E 427 And I thought Sadrith Mora was bad. The first thing I heard about as soon as I'd stepped down from the Guild guide platform were the massacres. Over the last week and a half, I've managed to piece together as close to the complete story as I think I am going to, if I can find...
Posted Seeker Marik
by3 Sun's Dusk, 3E 427 My life in Sadrith Mora has been a comfortable routine. I am almost sad that I will have to see the cycle end soon. Awake at sunrise, breakfast in the Gateway, then a walk down to the Mages Guild at Wolverine Hall. I've gotten to know the mages there much better (Uleni and I wi...
Posted The Shadow
by[This story is about Falced, an imperial.] I wake up with a start. Both me and my sheets are drenched with what I hope is just sweat. My dream had seemed so real, their faces screaming in pain. I think back on my life regretting most of it. All the people I had harmed, their blank, empty eyes stari...
Posted Seeker Marik
by15 Last Seed, 3E 427 (continued) My first impression of the Guild Hall in Wolverine Hall wasn't especially inspiring. A large square room with no windows and a low ceiling, lit only by candlelight, I felt like I'd been teleported into a tomb. Unlike the hall in Vivec, there wasn't even a lot of fr...
Posted Paul
byHappy Easter guys - and here goes with another of our Character Build Showcase features. This week, Ponty has chosen The Songbird by new builder Zach. Here's Ponty's blurb about this build: The Songbird is the first build by Blog member Zach, a relatively new builder that sets an impressive standard...
Posted Grey Fox
byRez seemed to drift back into consciousness slowly. When he was aware of where he was again, he stood up and composed himself. He walked to his left and grabbed some flowers that he saw. When he returned, he removed the weeds that were starting to grow on the grave and laid the flowers d...
Posted Paws
byA perpetual mist surrounded the great stone cricle, a result of steam continuosly issuing from geysers beneath the volcanic tundra. A smell of sulfer hung thickly in the humid air, small pools of ground water rippled with the soft tremors under foot. The area had a denuded beauty, it's dull colours ...
Posted The Shadow
by[This is the first entry of a new series of short stories I decided to write. They won't be connected to each other at all. Each one will be inspired by a song that I like and that I can't get out of my head.] Rangar looked down at his sword. It had seen better days and would probably break if too...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byInside the old building, I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who has problems with Skyrim's cold. But my buoyant re-estimation of my own ability to resist the cold is short-lived--the cause of the Falmer's chilly indisposition is soon revealed. So now I've learned two things. First, Snow Elves a...
Posted Seeker Marik
by15 Last Seed, 3E 427 The sun rose over Ebonheart, shining through my window to wake me to the worst headache I've ever had. I attempted a simple Restoration cantrip I used to use after long nights of studying for my Journeyman reports, and it did take some of the spots out of my vision, but the ...
Posted Seeker Marik
by((Boring OOC stuff: I apologize for the slow start this one's going to have. I've been envisioning this idea for months now, and have finally decided to sit down and work on it a little, see if my imagination can take off with it. My reasons for doing this are pretty simple- anybody who's played mor...
Posted Paws
byUgolin closed the book, his fingers lingering for a moment on the embossed image on the cover. Oht, the letter was called in the daedric language and to Ugolin it looked like two curving tentacle-like appendages reaching down from a flat plane, forming a frame for a single eye-like orb. If shown to ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Get a move on!' Durak's heavy boot stamped on the planks, sending a shudder that traveled violently through the wood. Val's balance wavered. "Either you jump of your own will or we throw you off. Your choice," Celann called lightly from where I stood. His face lit in excitement and triumph, as i...
Posted Paul
byHolla everyone, and welcome to this week's Deathmatch - a little late this week as I've been out of the house all day on work-related stuff. Here are this week's contenders as chosen by Ponty The Orsimer Witch Assassin by NobodyBeast Knight of Infamy by Mitch Orsimer Warmaster by TwistedOrthrus The ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"This is a dangerous game you're playing, Durak. How do you know these people won't turn on you at a moment's notice?" The Forsworn in our company glared at my accusation. "Clearly, I have an advantage you don't, Elf." "Yes, but how can you be sure? I've seen this kind of alliance happen before. ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byIt happened while we stopped for water and lunch on the Karth River. I agreed with Valindor to head home, at least for a while, and we decided to take the back route through the Reach to avoid suspicion. The glimmering gold power of the Elder Scroll tended to attract unwanted attention, and I kne...
Posted Zafir boroughs
byThe guards did not forget about me as I feared. Late last nite, just after I layed my head down my cell door creaked open. Two guards stepped into my dimly lit cell and stood over me. "It is time." the guard spoke with a thick accent (Nord?). I pulled away, his cold metal gauntlet reaching out ...
Posted Jerry Borrero
byNot for the first time, Rongalth wondered how he got himself into these situations. The Orsimer Bandit Chief, 300 hulking pounds of mottled green muscle sheathed in Banded Iron, barreled toward him brandishing a steel battle-axe that looked to have seen quite regular use. The weapon was meant to b...
Posted Jack Craven
bySo I headed off to Bleak Falls Barrow, I followed the path that Lucan had instructed me to take, as it peaked at the end I saw several bandits surrounding a tower. They didn't see me and I ducked behind a tree, I was around 200 feet away from them, however I had a great line ready to shoot one of th...
Posted Paul
byBen has been a bit under the weather this week, but has still emerged from sickness to send me his selection for this weeks Showcase. And he's gone with one of the most respected and revered builds on the site, in the form of The Revenant by Mason. And we also have a mean and moody video from TZ to ...
Posted Sam Marshall
byI awoke feeling quite well rested, i jumped up and went downstairs to the main part of the inn. Unsurprisingly the inn was already quite full, full of poor men drinking their lives away with cheap mead, that did remind me however, i had still got some skooma left from the redwater den, i went and sa...
Posted Jack Craven
bySo I spent a nice few peaceful days just clearing my mind about what happened. It was very quiet near my camp which was good, I was not in the mood for any human contact, and especially not any mer contact. I suppose I was raised as a nationalist, when you're out in the wilds with just your parents,...
Posted Sam Marshall
byI plan on making a journal for my new skyrim journey, here are a few notes about it before i begin- I do not want to make this journal too wordy, the plan is to put screenshots in too make a nice mix, i really like 'the dockworker' and the style that was written in and my plan is too go off that an...
Posted Sam Marshall
byI have no idea what happened,one minute i was meeting one of my mothers old skooma contacts on the border, and the next i was running away from the imperial army! There was too many troops around for a normal ambush, something big must be going on, either way after getting away unscathed i find myse...
Posted Paul
byIt's been a while since we last rounded up poll results - in fact we've got more to roundup than can reasonably be put into one blog post. So I've chosen what I think are the four most interesting recent polls! OK here goes then... Favourite Elder Scrolls Game I asked you to nominate your favourite...
Posted Evi1 An9e1
byEinar and Eira were happily living in northern Falkreath forests. The home he had built was suited for them, small and quaint. Einar had been making a living hunting and selling the excess meat and furs to the merchants in Falkreath and to the Khajiit caravans.. Long had it been since Hircine cal...
Posted Zafir boroughs
byIt has been three days since I have seen another living soul. Three days since I last ate. My body yearns for any type of morsel, stale or fresh. I fear the soliders who have arrested have either forgtten or simply do not care. In either case I have been foresaken..... My only companion is the cel...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks Deathmatch selection comes from Ben. As usual 6 builds from the lower reaches of the Character Build Group ranks are pitted against each other in a desperate battle for survival. OK, so here goes.... The Red Priestess by JoDaro The Holy Imperial Crusader by Robin Westerbeeke The Orsimer A...
Posted Jack Craven
byThe name's Freya. My parents are dead, I'll tell you how. I was out exploring the forest near our house at night, it was probably around eight, the sun was setting and it was still warm, we live - well more liked lived now - in the southern holds of Skyrim. I spent the evening picking mushrooms and ...
Posted Paul
byCharlie has made the selection this week for 'Blog of the Week' and goes for The Dockworker by Clement Bilhorn. Clement tells the tale of an Argonian with a very pragmatic view of the world. From how he deals with Noses, Dragons wolves and everything in-between will have you eagerly reading every ch...
Posted Infernus
byChapter 3 Part 1 – Easier said than done And I standOn shaken groundThe earth moves beneath my feetAnd I shout “forgive me”But there’s no God listeningAnd these walls surround usAlways black and grays I seeAnd we found this timeOn our weakness it will feedIs this the end of the world?I cannot bear...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byIn a grove of trees lay a decadent scroll surrounded by butterflies of every color and size. When I read the scroll, I saw only a mirror reflecting the trees behind me, which shifted into a dark, dank boneyard where voices wailed in despair. A shadow was coming for me, trailing those voices behin...
Posted Ponty
byBrilliant white flame filled Rykon's vision as the fireball exploded, the sound drowning out everything bar the dim clatter of shattering glass. Much to Rykon's surprise, he was still very much alive when the explosion dissapated. Over the manical laughter of the Altmer in the courtyard, a familiar ...
Posted Daniel J Machulka
byThe cool breeze touch's his face, chilling his bones, Khajit aren't used to the year long winter that is Skyrims climate. A roar and black wings break his train of thought and draw his gaze to his future prey. The black dragons moves swifter than any beast he had yet slain and it soon departs from s...
Posted Daniel J Machulka
byClad in a Mages hood taken from a dead wizard caged and neglected by an Imperial torturer Qa'Rhaska grips his blade. His companion, whom once made him his captive, makes his way deeper into Helgens dungeon and hopefully their freedom. With Hadvar out of sight Qa'Rhaska ready's his sword and drives i...
Posted Daniel J Machulka
byI've never played a Khajit but have always wanted to... ive decided since merely playing skyrim has become a little boring even though i cant seem to stop playing that going to come up with a build, some rules and a play style and realy begin to role play. after every gaming session, perhaps during ...
Posted Paul
byThis week's Showcase is a collaborative effort of Mason with TZ. Mason has selected The Cryptstalker by the aptly-named Cryptstalker, whilst TZ has worked his magic with his videomaking skills. So, without further ado lets have our mean and moody Showcase Video Introduction And a blurb from Mason ...
Posted Herrfing Sea-Bear
byI was awoken from my sleep by the familiar sound of battle cries and the clashing of metal: With no time to lose I grabbed my Dane axe from besides my bed and rushed out into the night, dazed and confused. I managed to catch a glimpse of the scene, the other tents were open and empty, there were dea...
Posted Bushman77
byI am a shady man, always up to no good, trying to join the Dark Brotherhood. One day I was at the Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm when I overheard someone talking about a boy preforming the Black Sacrament. After hearing this I went up to Elda Early-Dawn and asked if she heard any rumors. Being the Go...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byHands shook me gently, and I curled tighter to defend against the touch. No more. Please, no more. I was shaken again, then a faint sigh drifted away from me. For a moment I tensed, waiting for those horrible sensations and chattering voices to return, and when they didn't, I slowly crawled to m...
Posted Grey Fox
by“Where are we going Rez? I hate coming down here,” hollered Faendal. “If you keep this up, I will do nothing but complain when we go to Valenwood. You know how much I hate sentient trees,” said Rez. With that, they both let out a hardy laugh. “Fine, but this better be worth i...
Posted Grey Fox
byA voice seemed to call out to him from a thousand leagues away or perhaps from the past. “My Thane, is everything alright?” “What? Oh yes, I’m fine,” Rez mumbled as he shook away the emotions that seemed to overtake him. “We need to get these bodies moved to Windhelm. I’ll leave that to you men. Als...
Posted Infernus
byLiara the Cursed - Chapter 2 Part 2 - The road to nowhere After spending the night in the Drunken Huntsmen, Jorgen felt revitalized and headed over to Warmaidens to spend some time with Adrianne and her husband, they were old friends of his. I however spent the night in the temple of Kynareth, my ...
Posted Ponty
byRykon and Ariem stayed in Riften that night, the warm beds and strong drink a welcome reprieve from the conditions the night before up at the Last Vigil. The next day they set off back down the road to Windhelm, deciding to catch a ship to Castle Volkihar, rather than trekking across the entire prov...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Serana?" "Who is Serana?" "What is Serana?" "Is that you? Where are you?" "Who are you?" "What are you?" "Serana!" Yet there was no answer other than the strangled voices that moaned questions on a breeze that didn't exist. Slowly, I limped down the steps, regretting leaving all my possessions be...
Posted Paul
byHere goes with another Character Build Deathmatch, and Mason is in the hot seat for this week. This is what he has chosen for the match up Bane by Disciple The Magic Thief by Seth C. Yokudan Dragonbane by Tom Cureton The Vengeful Khajiit by Dagda Storm Swordsman by fatmanmagik Blood Knight by M. E. ...
Posted Herrfing Sea-Bear
by"Forward! Forward!!!" our Chieftain cried, standing at the Dragon-ships mast. His name was Harrold Stone-smasher, as tall as a horse and with arms the size of boulders, with a gut to match after a life time of roasted mutton and mead, of course. But Harrold was loved by his crew dearly. Under Harrol...
Posted Infernus
byChapter 2 – The road to nowhere I woke to a booming crash which cracked the walls of my bedroom, I could see a bright orange glow seeping through the cracks. The walls began to crumble around me and I was hit by a wave of heat, carried by an unrelenting dust filled wind. I got up from the bed rais...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWe did stop for a while to rest, but it only lasted a few hours and neither Valindor nor I truly slept. The winged beast had torn through the armor on my leggings, leaving a gaping slash that stung as if a burning brand had been placed there. Something on the thing's claws seemed to prevent clotti...
Posted Paul
byThis week Guy has chosen the 'Blog of the Week' and he's gone for a relatively new addition in the form of 'Revenge' by one of our many Antipodean members, Lightspire. Here's the link to the page where you can start reading. It's up to part 4 - and appears to be ongoing. Hopefully there is plenty to...
Posted Ponty
by"Fort Dawnguard. Impressive, isn't it?Rykon and Ariem had travelled for the better part of the day to reach the Dawnguard's fortress. Ariem seemed to have recovered, and Rykon was enthusiastic as ever to be on the road again."It is beautiful... looks nearly impregnable too," Ariem said, looking at t...
Posted Master Zixx
byShe loved the frosty air, the chilly winds on her cheeks. It made her feel at home, at peace. Hiking down south to get to a crossing at Solitude Sawmill, she saw a dragon fly up above her head. Since Alduin’s death most dragons had submitted to Paarthurnax and his Way of the Voice. This dragon wasn’...
Posted Infernus
byChapter 1 part 2 – Business as usual Dearest Delphine, It has been too long since I last wrote to you, this saddens me deeply. The Thalmor always seem to be right on my heels, but I know not why. I seriously doubt they want to share some of that wine their so fond of. My nightmares are getting...
Posted Lightpire
byThe sun beats down on the worn dusty trail. A lone figure walked along the trail, dusting flying into the air after each step, she walked casually not a care in the world, none would have guessed she was on a contract for the dark brotherhood. As nightshade walked she couldn’t help but to remember w...
Posted Lightpire
byThe fire lit torches flickered the shadows across the room as a man slowly awoke. He was a young Breton about twenty five years of age with brown hair and a well-kept brown beard. “Vanxia, master your awake,” A small voice squeaked from the corner of the room, the voice belonged to an old, shrewd, l...
Posted Lightpire
byThe soft crunch of snowy grass under foot, the fresh smell of falling snow, the cold breeze of the bitter ice-wind. I snuck to the guard tower I had used the other night and shoved the door open, I closed the door and jammed a piece of wood under it, next I cast a fire rune just behind. If anyone ma...
Posted Lightpire
byI vaulted over the wall landing and tucking into a forward roll landing behind a stone building with no windows. Whiterun had slowly expanded since the year I was born, 4e 219, the walls had extended and many more shops, houses and guard buildings had been built to accommodate the vast population th...
Posted James
byThe Adventures of Zorath The Old Crest of Harken The wagon rocked as a young Wood Elf by the name of Zorath read through his fathers old notes. Before the war with the dragons, Zorath's father thrived. His family lived in the high mountains of Cyrodiil. Of course, Zorath had never remembered Cyrodii...
Posted David Mayer
byThe Dagon Archives VII The cave's chill goes straight through your bones. The walls are covered with cold, enormous ice blocks, slowly dripping as you radiate heat. You decide to wait a second before descending down the icy cave. Each breath is like a small mist of a bone-chilling freezing sensation...
Posted Infernus
byLately,I'm not quite myself.Maybe, I do need some help.Just my confusion,Trust my delusion.Don't you,Regret you met me.Go through,These steps to get me,Back to where we start,'Fore I fall apart.If I could black out,It'd become so clear,Standing face-to-face with everything I fear.Watch so closely, b...
Posted Hellion Frostfire
byThey sped down the road, blade and bow ready. Hellion turned the wagon into the camp, and was halted by a rock. They got out and ran to the others aid. It was a group of hunters, a wood elf, orc, and two nords. They all aimed at the beast, but never got a clear shot. Hellion spoke first. " How long ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byNightshade and deathbell bloomed profusely in stout pots placed strategically about the courtyard. Bare trees and shrubs pointed their skeletal branches toward the sky, their leaves never again to grow in the perpetual winter of the northern sea. Balconies opening before large doors that either la...
Posted Hellion Frostfire
byHe read through the book. It spoke only of the daedra's powers, temple locations, and what he was known for. But the final sixteen pages had been torn out. He went to the librarian about it. " All of them are missing those pages. I tore them out for a good reason. Here, this is them." The librarian ...
Posted Hellion Frostfire
byIt was night. The snow was still falling in Dawnstar, giving the breeze a cold icey touch. Hellion Frostfire didn't mind it though. He walked straight to the inn and went in. He was greeted cheerily by the owner. Hellion said nothing. He just nodded his head, paid the ten gold for the room, ordered ...
Posted Paul
byHey guys, time for our regular Sunday blog in the form of the Character Build Showcase. This week Ponty has nominated The Toxicologist by Skalvar. Here's Ponty's introduction The Toxicologist by Skalvar is a great build based around Alchemy, as well as a variety of content from the new(ish) Dragonbo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Do you hear anything?" "No. Just water dripping." "Something doesn't feel right about this place." The hairs on the back of my neck prickled and sent shivers down my spine. "Like someone's watching us?" "Let us go, boiche." I snapped my head to stare at the vampire striding nonchalantly down the...
Posted Master Zixx
byThe Spellsword eventually found his way to a secondary tower and as he looked up he saw a precarious walkway connecting it to the main tower. He felt like he had won the Arena. The door to the tower had a burning daedric O carved into it he pushed the door open and it creaked like flesh being rippe...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byHey everybody! I have thought long and hard about this certain story and I will do my best to interpret my thoughts into writing. I hope it comes out as the way I wanted it to! Once again, any criticism is greatly appreciated! Enjoy! When I awoke from a deep sleep my head throbbed and my stom...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWind howled through the rocks and ice, muffling the sound of crashing waves and gurgling water over stones. Our boots crunched on the gravel as we slid around the perimeter of the island. The castle's windows peered over the tall cliffs, glaring at us with beady, hateful eyes. Like the rest of th...
Posted Master Zixx
byLilith remembered her hikes through the Vale with her mother. It was hard for her to picture her now. She couldn’t look above her chin in the eye of her memory. Her mother had died when she was merely eight years old. What she did remember was a faceless imperial woman clad in dragon scales. A katan...
Posted Infernus
by“……Ahhh it seems our time together is running out dear Liara…..but worry not, I will return when next you close your eyes……Hahahahahaaaa….” Said a demonic booming voice, and with a thunderous crash I awoke. Waking in the same foetal position I always do, sweat dripping from my brow and clasping...
Posted Master Zixx
byOutside the Snow Elven Chapel to Auri-El deep within the snowy paradise known as the Forgotten Vale hugs were being handed out gleefully but remorsefully. Knight-Paladin Gelebor was saying farewell to his daughter. She wanted to see the world, leave the isolation of the Vale and he could do little m...
Posted Ponty
by"Here we are. The Last Vigil."Ariem and Rykon had spent the last part of the day trekking up the mountain to the site of the battle between the Ebony Warrior and the Challenger. Ariem watched the setting sun over the mountains to the west, casting a glow over the perpetual autumn of the Rift. Rykon ...
Posted Paul
byOnce more we have our Thursday Weekly Deathmatch, where we pit lower ranking builds from the Character Build section of the site into a fight for survival. Here are the ones that Ponty chose this week The Time Mage by Arian The Dragon Slayer by Rafael Arthou The Pale Master by Disciple Jarlaxle Baen...
Posted 1legassassin
byThe first stage of Faric’s plan was the easiest, as he had copied and stored the majority of his work with his father, hoping to understand him, but that which was saved in love would be perfect in revenge. Three pieces of information were given to merchants about what had been the sourc...
Posted Paul
byHere goes this with this weeks Blog of the Week selection, courtesy of Charlie Hey guys, for Blog of the Week this time I decided to go back through the archives for my choice. I've chosen The Imprisonment of Gaz Gro-Shurgak by RuneRed A very well written but short story, showing that it doesn't hav...
Posted Infernus
byName: Thorek the Unstoppable Sex: Male Age: Unknown Race: Nord ¼ Orc Hair: Shoulder length – Blonde Eyes: Red Height: 7.5 feet Weight: 230lbs – Muscle not fat Notable Features; ‘Fang’ like Canine teeth from his Orc blood fighting to be heard. Anger management issues Werewolf Introduction ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe Solitude stable was owned and operated by a surly woman named Katla, whose face resembled worn leather and whose frame stood straight and flat like a board. She charged a high price to keep horses in her stable, but the expense was fair enough for the care she showed them. Since my last visit,...
Posted FXMorph
byChapter 6 - Full circle. I come too lying flat on my back with Faendal hovering over me with a very concerned look on his elven face. Well at least I think it was concerned emotion, him having really smooth elven skin makes it hard to tell what is true. I frantically look around me trying to see...
Posted FXMorph
byChapter 5 - Time to grow up. The inside of the cave was dark and damp. Reflections on the moist moss covered walls danced in an eerie tribal chant from the linen wrapped torches mounted on old rusty iron brackets. It smelled cold as a light breeze moved through my hair pricking my cheek with its...
Posted Ponty
by"You're WHAT? You're trying to track down the Challenger?""Why, yes, that Is what I said - ""While running around ancient ruins murdering anything I come across in the service of scholars does give me an appreciation for history, I'm afraid this is a simply massive task. There's been no trace of him...
Posted Guy Corbett
byIntense cold of the water combined with the laughter of two voices brought me round. My head pounded at the temple and my vision was still blurred. I went to rub the sore spot but found my hands chained to the wall outstretched either side of me. “Oh the Dragonborn is awake!” The first voice spoke....
Posted FXMorph
byChapter 4 - Closer than I'd like. The air felt cold on my lips and I could hear the clouds thundering like distant giants hammering ancient hammers on even more ancient anvils. The shade from the clouds was a welcoming relief against the blistering sun, but with it came chill in the wind. This a...
Posted FXMorph
byChapter 3 - A task to complete. "My love, have you lost all common sense or something, that will never work on the girl." Sigrid's voice was a bit irritated. "But my wife, I just wanted to get the measurements and then adjust it to her fit. It's not like I ever had to forge armor for a girl so ti...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"We found your escort and carriage left to ruin," I said as we emerged from the cavern. I heaved a deep breath of cold, clean air, and the thrumming pain that had been building in my head abated for a moment. Something about this moth priest made my head pound and eyes ache. "I see, I suppose it w...
Posted Paul
byHere we go with another Showcase and once more we have a collaboration between Ben and TZ. Ben has chosen The Akulakhan by NobodyBest. Here's is Ben's blurb on the Build The Akulakhan by NobodyBeast is an example of good mix of roleplay and gameplay. He uses powerful enchanted Warhammer attacks, ar...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySerana doesn't let me wallow in blissful confusion for long, and explains that we've come across some sort of ancient valley. Also, the sky lights come out so it becomes clear to me that we're outside. Well, it's pretty and all, but as usual, my duties compel me to more than sightseeing, so Serana ...
Posted Reverend Black
byDay 2: 18th of Last Seed Beatrix Delacroix Author’s Note: I write this as a recollection of what I've done while in Skyrim, as well as a means to vent. Should I fall in my quests hopefully someone...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byTime for part two in my series! Hope you like it! "DRAGON!!!", someone yelled, I quickly drew my bow and readied an arrow. But before I could shoot Faendal put his hand on my shoulder. I looked at him as he shook his head. "If I don't fight all these people will die!", I told Faendal. "If you ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byHey everyone I haven't been on this site for awhile but I'm back. I'm going to write a few short stories about a Wood Elf named Thaer. I got the inspiration to come back onto this site after I made a Wood Elf character by the name of Thaer. In these stories Thaer will be forced to follow paths he wo...
Posted The Shadow
by"I think they're gone." said Sapphire. We had been hiding in the small room for about a day and it was surprising that the falmer hadn't found us. Sapphire and I had been in the wilds trying to lie low after a successful job for the Thieves Guild. We were settling down for dinner when we had seen th...
Posted Reverend Black
byDay 1: 17 of Last Seed, 4E 201 Beatrix Delacroix I awoke on the back of a cart today, tied down like a wild animal. I looked at the men in the cart with me, a horse thief, a noble out of his element, and a peculiar warrior. The warrior said his name was Ralof and the noble was Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak...
Posted Paul
byHere we go kids - its Thursday and time for the Deathmatch Six more builds this week, all needing a minimum of 20 'likes' to survive the executioners axe wiedled by Ben. Here are the combatants: Velothi, the Dark Prophet The Spinner Twilight Sparkle The Monk The Orc Vanguard The Wild Hunt As alwa...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySerana and I both roll our eyes when, about a hundred meters in, we see the reason for why the cave is called "Darkfall". And, as if it's angry at us for mocking its creators, the bridge snaps apart and dumps us both into the raging torrent below. Either that or it's just calling one of us fat. I...
Posted Ponty
byAuthor's Note: This is a bit of a run-on story from my other story, the Path to the Ebony Warrior. I really enjoyed writing that one, so I decided to write a 'sequel' of sorts, set 30 years after the first story! 22nd of Hearthfire, 4E235 "I've finally arrived." The Altmer woman pushed open the doo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAn unearthly howl cleaved the air in twain as another shadowy dog-like creature collapsed to the floor, the hawk fletching of my arrow shining eerily in the faint green light. It twitched feebly, grunting and squealing like a hog before going still. "Maro? What is it?" A burly Imperial turned a c...
Posted PFD2
byAs Phillip returns home, he see's his brothers in hand to hand combat. Quickly he runs and jumps in, challenging both of them. "Bring it on baby brother!" Lad shouts. "I'll show you whose the baby". Phillip shouts. Lad tries to overpower Phillip with a series of jabs, and Phillip quickly dodges the...
Posted PFD2
byPhillip, a 20 year old boy with not a single trouble in the world, he has been spoiled throughout his life. Barely was ever said no to. Now Phillip has had some hardships in his life, he has had to train himself in the ways of the arcane arts, and he is nowhere short in hand to hand combat. Being a ...
Posted Paul
byGuy has sent me his selection for 'Blog of the Week'. He's gone for Friessa Adventure by relative new guy Jack Craven. More proof that we're more than happy to encourage new talent here on The Skyrim Blog. Here is what Guy has to say: The blog that I have enjoyed the most this week has been Jack Cra...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThin rain fell in gauzy sheets, covering the world in a soft gloom. We set out over the high bridge spanning the two sides of town. It was on this south side that the paupers lived: the millers, bakers, miners. The houses were older and ramshackle compared to those around the Four Shields Inn on...
Posted Master Zixx
byI. Am. Dragonborn. It seems that you cannot avoid fate. And the world truly needs me. While walking around town selling my spoils and restocking, I heard that a bounty was up for anyone willing to slay a dragon in its mountain lair just west from Riften. There and then I dismissed the thought. But...
Posted Master Zixx
byThis is a side story that I wrote to practice my fighting skits. It is situated between chapter 9 and chapter 10 of Retribution. I hope you enjoy. Warning: slaughter will ensue.... On his fourth morning in the Imperial City, at breakfast Zach started a conversation about the Arena matches that Tart...
Posted Master Zixx
byIt was a site similar to Kvatch. Though it was even more hellish. Dagon’s realms were known as the Deadlands. It was an ocean of lava with small volcanic islands scattered across and around, ruined daedric war gates and monoliths dotted these islands. At the centre island was the largest tower. He a...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byOn leaving the Soul Cairn, it occurs to me that all this time in other dimensions might be messing with my head. Or maybe it's just the weather. In any case, Serana and I now have all the Scrolls we need to find this "Auriel's Bow" that Harkon's been going on about. But after talking to Valerica, n...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Welcome, sir. Divines bless you." Bells of Kynareth rang. "Welcome, m'am. Divines bless you." Voices in the upper aisles chanted. "Welcome, Octieve. Divines bless you." "Bless yourself. Leave me be." The priestess at the entrance sighed and watched the elderly warrior limp stiffly up the centra...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWell, I'm starting to think Sovngarde wasn't so bad after all. This is where trapped souls go after their energy is spent? Yikes. I almost feel bad. It looks like this is yet another afterlife filled almost entirely with my sworn enemies. And by definition, anyone who's here because of me has a per...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byAs I prepare to ride back north to give Harkon the cup, the weather takes a turn for the worse. And improves not markedly when I make the last leg of the journey to Volkihar on foot. Upon entering the castle, I'm reminded immediately of everything that both impresses and repulses about these vamp...
Posted Paul
byMason has chosen a Dawnguard-themed build this week for the Showcase. Here goes with The Volkihar Lord by Reblazed. Let's allow Mason to introduce the build "This is one of the more underrated builds in the group. The Volkihar Lord by Reblazed is a character that embraces the Dawnguard dlc in fiend...
Posted 1legassassin
byHe looked blindly at the barred window high above him, and the trickle of water which ran down from the sill, seeing only his father addressing his peers two nights ago, dressed in his best finery and with confidence and outrage in his cultured voice. His mind drifted further back, think...
Posted Jacob Powell
byAgmund awoke shivering to the sound of hoof-beats and the creaking of a carriage. His head was throbbing; this mercenary was no stranger to hangovers, skooma withdrawals, and battle wounds…this one felt like the latter. He tried to raise his hand to rub the sore spot, where there would no doubt be a...
Posted Master Zixx
byConflicted. That’s how I feel now. Too many choices have crossed my path the last four days, as well as a lot of doubts. I decided where I was camping was not ideal because it was miles from any stream or river. Screw plentiful game and nice forests. I needed to keep water so I packed up and checke...
Posted Chase Cunningham
byHey guys, I'm Chase - you may remember me from my mage, warrior, and illusion assassin builds. I haven't played Skyrim much since summer, and I'm looking to get back into it. Last night I made an assassin and joined the Thieves Guild, and fell back in love. Question is, what has happened in the last...
Posted Master Zixx
byThe carriage ride was excellent! Not… All I can say is that the town of Shor’s Stone is abandoned. I will leave it at that. I’m not even sure what happened. One moment the moon was shining the next moment I was dribbling blood from a freshly eaten Orc. I will leave it at that. I do not want to expla...
Posted Seeker Marik
by"I have my skill, not powers or magic." Tsadhi 31 years old, born in Elsweyr but raised in Leyawiin Parents: Father died while she was young, in a Thalmor purge. Her mother brought her sisters and her over the border when she was still a toddler. Her mother died five years prior to the game, destit...
Posted Master Zixx
byDivines! These carriage rides are as boring as Apocrypha! Ironically it gives me time to write in this journal. It has only been one or two days since my last Journal entry. There seemed to be a war going on between bandits and witches down the mountain from where I was camping. I tried to lie low...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI am both amazed and a bit embarrassed that despite my substantial connections to Skyrim's criminal underworld, I've never actually been to a skooma den before. It's not a happy place. Well, okay, it actually is, but I can guess how these people are going to feel when they run out of money. If I st...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDays passed in stony silence between us, while Meeko attempted to soothe each of us in turn. I wasn't about to apologize for something I felt wasn't his business. Why he continued to make it his business was beyond me. The island remained shrouded in fog and snow, the chill eating away at us litt...
Posted Jack Craven
byReturn To Morthal I rode Abby back to Morthal, I travelled throught a large ruin which I believe to be Labyrinthian, I felt a great surge of power coming from inside it. I encountered several frost trolls during my travel throught the surrounding area, I made of quickly on Abby not looking behind. I...
Posted Evi1 An9e1
byEinar left Falkreath on the road up toward Helgens way. According to Solaf, the purple mountain flowers were just aboce the treeline where the snaw just began laying in thick. He made his way up through the dense forest that covered much of Skyrims southern border, and began his ascent. When he b...
Posted 1legassassin
byHi everyone. This is the first story I have shown to anyone outside of family and school, so any feedback would be welcome. I have currently written 2 more chapters of this, so if you think I should post them too please comment or like. Introduction- Is ignorance bliss? By his 15th bir...
Posted Jack Craven
byRunning Errands I asked the guards in town if they knew of anyone needing help and they directed me towards the mill and mentioned something about Idgrod, the daughter of the Jarl, needing some help with her brother. I came across Idgrod near Lami's shop. We made idle chit chat and she thanked me fo...
Posted Paul
bySpotted this on YouTube last night. It's got a decent summary of what we know thus far about The Elder Scrolls Online with a couple of snippets of new information. Tell us what you think in the comments below
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI leaned over the side of the boat and wretched, tears streaming from my eyes as my body revolted against the sharp slapping of the vessel on the waves. The bottom of the hull once more became an uncomfortable bed as I curled up on the cold, damp wood. Fighting another wave of nausea, I shut my ey...
Posted Jack Craven
byThe Invasion Of Vampires I saw Jarl Idgrod, she seemed like a pleasant enough woman, slightly senile but that comes to all with old age... Maybe that's why father... Sorry. To the task at hand. Idgrod and I discussd the burnt down house, she told me a man, Hroggar, had lost his family there and that...
Posted Jack Craven
byTwo Birds In One Stone Yes! I met him! Dreas' friend! His name is Falion, I can't contain my excitment, I'll get to it later though. As Bjorlam dropped me off in Morthal I saw a gathering outside a large hall, presumably where the Jarl resides. I listened in on the conversation, well more like an ar...
Posted Jack Craven
byA Change Of Scenery After several days of nursing Faendal was back to full health and we went back to working at the mill together. We joked over our lunch breaks on how glum Sven looked and how he would turn into his crazy mother when he was old. Soon enough Hod told the three of us that a new mill...
Posted Master Zixx
byOne thing I had not anticipated from the Reach were the damned winds. And my rotten luck had struck me again. Vampires were attacking Markarth. And not the petty kind either. These were ancient ones. The whole city was in an uproar. I decided to join in the fray but their life drain knocked me right...
Posted Jack Craven
byPeaceful Riverwood I came across this town today, Riverwood it was called, a peaceful haven in this disputed Skyrim. I ventured around the town have idle conversation with the locals, I came across a woman called Gerdur, she told be her Husband, Hod, was looking for someone to chop some wood. I took...
Posted Jack Craven
byA Little Bit About Me My name is Friessa, I'm starting a journal considering the recent events that have happened within my family. I used to live in Bruma with my family. During the Great War my father, Atlas The Destroyer, was on the front lines. He killed many Thalmor, maybe you've heard of him...
Posted Paul
byThis week's Blog of the Week nomination comes from Charlie, and she has chosen Heart of Darkness by new-ish member Armathyx. Follow Cassandra's fall into Darkness, from honourable warrior to ruthless assassin you'll be glued to your screen as Armathyx expertly weaves a tale of glory, death and reven...
Posted Evi1 An9e1
byThere are several accounts that state for around a year Einar roamed Skyrim as a wolf, hunting and obeying Hircines will. Whatever occured between his parents deaths and his enlistment into the Imperial Legion is irrelevant. Einar joined the Legion to battle the Thalmor and keep them out of Skyrim...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA few hours of sleep and a watch spent idly stoking the fire, not moving much more than my eyes which darted about like fish, had me feeling refreshed as I stood and stretched in the dawn light. It began golden and crisp across the snow, turning bright white as soon as Magnus completely opened his ...
Posted Master Zixx
byI’m a monster. I have said this countless times but it is still true. I am lying on a stone slab in a tavern in Markarth city. The City of blood and silver they call it. I call it the city of uncomfortable beds. I forgot to mention… I have a hangover. Yes, I decided to drown my sorrows. It livened u...
Posted Jack Craven
by20th of Last Seed 4E 201 I found this journal on a charred body near a bandit camp. Cause of death is presumably mage bandits. Lilly-Anne seemed interesting. Yours A Hunter
Posted Master Zixx
byI have one thing to say. Why me? I guess I have to explain now. Don't I dear Journal? I'll start from where I left off. I left the Inn at eight in the morning. Ready to leave for Valtheim towers. The mist from last night was still there and had grown thicker and wetter. While walking south I spott...
Posted Jack Craven
by19th of Last Seed 4E 201 Mara's mercy what happened last night. Oh for Talos' sake I hope nothing happened last night. I had some food and water as I sobered up. I saw Delving and Vex for some jobs as usual, nothing interesting happened whilst doing the several jobs, back and forth back and forth. G...
Posted Wolf
byHey guys! So this will be my first fanfic story I will be writing and hopefully I can make it into a series. It takes place in the foruth era after events of Skyrim. The dragonborn is missing in this series so he will not be included in it. The series will be about the provinces and factions of T...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm not sure how long it's been since Harkon bit me and made me into a vampire, but I wake up in some shadowy cathedral place, presumably still in Castle Volkihar. To my surprise, Harkon is there to help me up. He tells me that I'm more than just an ordinary vampire. Now I have the blood of an anci...
Posted Jack Craven
by18th of Last Seed 4E 201 I awoke at 3am with a dry throat, I had an apple that quenched my thirst and hunger needs. I left the Guild and decided I would take the break and enter job first, went down without a problem as the homeowners were sound asleep when I snuck in. I entered the Pawned Prawn, wh...
Posted Master Zixx
byI’m writing in this journal more frequently than I expected. I guess that helps with getting today’s events off my chest and not having to remember days back. It has only been a day since my last entry so this might be a short one. I have to admit… I had forgotten how much I have missed social com...
Posted Jack Craven
by17th of Last Seed 4E 201 Well today I finally arrived in Riften. I had heard rumors during my travels that there was a a brance of the Thieves Guild located there so I thought I'd head off and find them. I fell asleep in the carriage. Next thing I remember is waking up and having a man named Byrnolf...
Posted Jack Craven
by1st of Last Seed 4E 201 Im sick of this! Living in the Imperal City's Plaza District is so fucking boring. For Arkay's sake. Ooh, I should tell you a bit about myself shouldn't I? My name is Lilly-Anne, I am the daughter of Marco De'Vice, who is supposedly a great Imperial merchant... Not on my watc...
Posted Master Zixx
byA friend once told me that I should writ a journal about my experiences of being a werewolf. She was the one person I had confided my curse with. Now she is gone. But her memory lasted and here I am… writing this journal. I think I’ll start by writing who I am. My name is Fawn, or that was the nam...
Posted Evi1 An9e1
byMany of you have heard the tale of the Nord hero they call The Wolf-Heart, of how he liberated Skyrim from the Empire, how he became Harbinger of the Companions and of how he roamed Skyrim slaying dragons in the name of Hircine. What you may not know is how his story began. I have spent my life de...
Posted Jack Craven
byHere's the finale, it's short but it seemed right. 22nd Last Seed 4E 201 I woke, ate and drank and hopped on a carriage to Riften. I was approached by a man name Brynolf. He asked me if I wanted to earn some gold, who doesn't love gold, I was to steal a ring and then place it on this Elf. I broke th...
Posted Jack Craven
byHere's part 5 21st Last Seed 4E 201 I woke up feeling surprisingly fresh, I had some food and water, then decided I should head off to the college. I was greeted by a rather bitchy Elf of some kind, someone was on her period. She wanted me to perform a task so I could gain entry, she taught me a spe...
Posted Jack Craven
byHere's part four 20th Last Seed 4E 201 A rather uneventful day I must say, woke up hungry and thirsty again. I had some rabbit this morning, it was tender and succulent. I made some potions that would help my regenerative abilities for magicka and health. I sold some of the leftover loot from yester...
Posted Jack Craven
byHere's part 3 19th Last Seed 4E 201 I woke up with a dry throat and craving some venison; water and venison for breakfast. I walked downstairs and said morning to Hulda, she seemed cheery. I decided I would craft some potions, resist magic, I messed up first time and made a weird concotion involving...
Posted Jack Craven
byHere's day two 18th Last Seed 4E 201 I woke up thirsty and hungry, I had more wine, not the wisest idea but well, the only other thing I had was Ale. Yuck! For food I had some bread, interesting combination I must say. I made my way outside and was greeted by a mammoth in the distance, my vision blu...
Posted Jack Craven
byHey guys, this is just what I did over the past couple of days. Thought this would be the right place to put it up. This has all been pre-written and has finished now. I will post it up day by day. 17th Last Seed 4E 201 So there I was, stuck in a carriage being hauled along by the Imperials. Destine...
Posted Paul
byIts time for this weeks Character Build, and Ponty has chosen The Order of the Twin Serpents by Vix. Not surprisingly, with it being Vix, this is lore-heavy and the build is an absolute joy to read through in its attention to detail. Here is Ponty's introduction: The second outstanding build by res...
Posted Kostas Blackeye
byhe earthquake sound confused everyone and they had no idea of what was going to happen.... "what was that?" asked the inventor , "i don't know sir its the first time something like that happens" the guard responded.."must have been nothing......nothing to worry about people get back to work" the gua...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe woman who I've just found buried inside a stone coffin for who knows how long has a name. She's called Serana, and she's a vampire. She's also been in there for at least a thousand years. She doesn't get a chance to say much else before all the statues come to life and attack us. We fight our w...
Posted Kostas Blackeye
by"GROLIN!,come here you good for nothing! "Shouted with anger the Master inventor...."ummm did you call me sir? "said grolin.." of course i did...tell me..what do you see? "the inventor asked grolin "um a dwarven spider worker?" wondered grolin . "really??tell me boy...do spider workers make sweetrol...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm still without the slightest clue where Dimhollow Crypt is, so I barge in on two foremen having dinner and ask for directions. They take a rather surly tone with me, but I can't blame them. I am, after all, intruding. And drinking their ale. But while they can't provide me with directions, I do ...
Posted Master Zixx
byKeri had tried to rationalize her thoughts through the month that followed her manic outburst the morning Tarthas had disappeared. That name invoked mixed feelings, ones of care and loving but of repulsion as well. No matter it being a daedric Prince. He had slept with another woman. She was sick, l...
Posted FXMorph
byChapter 2 - Rest assured. Alvor proceeds to introduce himself and explain to me how Faendal, the local Bosmer has found me in the woods and how the people of Riverwood decided to have him observe me for a while. Apparently Faendal is much better at navigating the wilds than me. Eventually the ci...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byAfter near on two days of wandering about in the Reach, I stumble across a cleft in the rocks that takes me into a canyon... ...which takes me into a glade the likes of which I've never seen. I can see some manner of gray tower in the distance so I suppose I'm finally getting close to Fort Dawnguar...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byProblem is, as excited as I am about finding my way to Fort Dawnguard, there remains the little issue of finding my way. I guess I'm not too surprised. If it's some big castle and I haven't seen it before, no reason I'm going to see it now. But my lack of motivation complicates things. Personally, ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byIt's been two weeks since I got back from Elsweyr. I guess if I'm really committed to making Skyrim my home, after all I've been through, then it's time to start tidying up. Starting with, for instance, the Stormcloaks. They've been taking their time disbanding since I killed Ulfric, and I stumble ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySarcophagi lined the walls, most cracked and leaking bone dust. Braziers that were once cold and dead blazed to life as we approached them, and whether it was ancient magic or a presence waiting for us, I did not know. Serana spent much of her time peering into these coffins, muttering in her stra...
Posted Paul
byThis week we are featuring Girl Gamers, and original group pioneer Imeera kicks off by telling us a bit of background about the group In the early days of The Skyrim Blog there were many girl gamers out there, but we were being swamped my our many male gamer friends on the site and, bar a few, I nev...
Posted Paul
byHey everyone, now that the purge in the Character Build group has just about been completed, we are back into our Weekly Deathmatches each Thursday. Ponty has picked six builds for this week: The Nord Warlord by JoDK The Sorrow-Gale by Skyler The Skald by WaeRae Son of the Wolf by Filius Lupum The ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDelicately pointed arches surrounded us in limestone lace that closed in on a small stand in the center of the island. Silver braziers formed a ring around the stand, the metal shining bright in the faint daylight. "Soulgems." Valindor scooped a handful of violently glowing gem fragments and let ...
Posted Polynike
byNo sooner had the bear pelts been delivered, Deanathala was once off again on Guild business. It seemed that Great White, a stag of some legendary status had been spotted in the marshes to the North of Morthal. Several guild members based out in the wild had heard many rumours about is sighting. Rum...
Posted Paul
byGuy has let me know this week's selection for 'Blog of the Week' I'm going to nominate Master Zixx's Retribution series. He posted up like ten chapters all at once. I havent got through them all yet but the first few chapters are extremely well written. Focusing on a Brother and Sister that set off ...
Posted Jeebus
byI stood in the shadows of the house; looking around for my target. I glanced to the right, just a bedroom, he wasn't in there. I glanced to the left, no one in sight. Suddenly, I heard the door open. I held my breath as the Imperial walked over to his desk and sat down. He opened a book and a smile ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI lost track of the minutes and hours passing as we navigated the crypt. We met some opposition, but it was either simple skeletons that blindly shuffled about they rooms or vampires so starved for blood they could scarcely concentrate on defending themselves. Valindor's constant light perspective...
Posted Master Zixx
byWith a jolt he woke up. A feeling of determination rushed through him. It was obvious that fate was waiting for him now to get a move on. He had to get to Chorrol fast. The empire must not fall. This was his chance to change the world. If he could get Martin Septim on the throne, which is where the ...
Posted Paul
byEmer has chosen Ponty's videos about his attempts to fight the Ebony Warrior on Master difficulty. It turned out to be somewhat different to what was expected! Ponty writes This was my second attempt at the Ebony Warrior on Master. The first one failed since Reflect Blows kicked in and 1-shotted m...
Posted M. E. M.
by“Wulfgar,” said the carriage driver “Hey Wulfgar wake your drunken Nord arse up!” I look up at the driver with one eye slightly open giving him a glare that could curdle mammoth milk. I asked “What do you want driver, aren’t you suppose to watch the bloody road?” “Aye I am but it’s hard to concentr...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy continuing investigation of the Thalmor investigation of the Khajit drug-runners sends me to the elves' camp in the desert. I'd forgotten just how fragile their bodies really are when faced with a well-placed arrow. My sword, on the other hand, has a bit of a struggle getting through their armor,...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMervar's friend, some hulking Khajit, lays it out for me. Apparently the Khajit are less interested in overthrowing their brutal Thalmor overlords, and more interested in just dumping a ton of skooma and moonsugar on the rest of Tamriel. I can get behind that. But the Thalmor are getting in the way,...
Posted FXMorph
byConclusion. With no idea where I was, I kept wandering the wilds. I made myself a bow and arrows from using a sharp flat stone, to carve some wood. Wondering for days, with the only life being the wild animals and trees around me, I reverted back to my hunting experience. After a week of following ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm not quite ready to throw myself into another civil war, so I decide instead to attend to a very interesting problem one of the other Khajit mentioned. It seems there is a Sload in the jungle, causing some very big trouble, so I absolutely have to see this. While fighting through hordes of my de...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWhen I recovered, I felt washed out and tired as if I hadn't slept in days. But, in spite of that, the terror of going into that crypt was less overwhelming and the thought of my late friend trapped somewhere helped clear my head. Having Valindor at my side also gave me courage as I would need to ...
Posted Paul
byEveryone knows that websites, forums and blogs attract their fair share of spammers, trolls and - frankly - just plain stupid people. When you start a website I suppose you accept that it kinda goes with the territory.... However, I think that it has become far too prevalent on this site. And the ti...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI've done all I really can for Skyrim, I think. Yeah, I never really tied up my business with the Brotherhood, but I'm willing to live and let live. I'm done with the Blades, that's for sure, and the Guild will be fine on its own. So I'm going south for the winter. Which is to say, I might be going...
Posted Master Zixx
byThe next few days Tarthas stayed in the market district, occasionally watching one of Zaknolu’s matches from a reserved seat. He started to learn the generally linear districts and how they worked. But his stay at the dunmer’s house was extending its limit. Or so he felt. While walking through the q...
Posted Master Zixx
byFresh air was a blessing for Tarthas after the rotten sewers. It took him a while to get used to daylight. But as the world came into view it was stunning. The grass was more vivid and the sun’s rays warmed him pleasantly. That was something the northern sun of Skyrim couldn’t do. He needed a place ...
Posted Master Zixx
byMangled rats scurried across the mouldy straw floor of the dank prison cell. They were gaining confidence around the inanimate mountain of rags, nibbling on the body’s linen rags and scampering over its chest. Tarthas stirred when a rat ran over his face, all the rats ran back into the cracks in the...
Posted Master Zixx
byA lot of doubt was in the boy's mind. And a lot of questions were running through his head when he turned around to face the cold stare of the listener. A thousand words were on his lips but they evaporated like a breath in the snow. The tall vampire wasn't one to take lightly. He hadn't received hi...
Posted Master Zixx
byThe young woman packed the bare essentials for a two-day journey on the road while everyone was asleep. She did not want anyone to be woken up or know that she was leaving the Companions this early in the morning. She padded her armour with leather to muffle it, a trick she had been taught by Jenass...
Posted Master Zixx
byThe Jarl of Falkreath was not impressed by Tarthas’ appeal for a murder investigation. On the contrary, he was accusing Tarthas of starting a ruse to cause panic in his hold that was so close to the border so that it was weakened and the Imperials could retake Skyrim. Tarthas stood his ground heated...
Posted Master Zixx
byDawn was well over when Tarthas left Whiterun’s huge gates. It wasn’t normal for him to leave the large city on his own. He would always have been with either a shield brother or sister sometimes even his adoptive sister. In fact, he was hoping that they would leave together but she was nowhere to b...
Posted Master Zixx
byMonths passed and so did the seasons like a flower opening to the sunlight. Autumn fell, winter passed, and now it was spring in Skyrim. Jobs never ceased in Jorrvaskr, and in between jobs there was training, mornings of spell craft and afternoons in the art of the sword. Tarthas had lost a lot of w...
Posted Master Zixx
byAn arrow shot over Tarthas' head. A yelp erupted from his throat. It was early evening and the crickets hiding in the reeds near the stream adjacent to Whiterun's tall walls were chirping. But up ahead there was fighting to be heard. Not man versus man. No, there were huge roars, humane roars in a w...
Posted Master Zixx
bySo this is my first post. I have already written quite a bit of the story already. It technically isn't a backstory but more of a fan fiction. I hope you enjoy. The morning is young. No birds are singing, they are fleeing from the clearing behind Pinewoods Cottage. The clashing and clanging is ring...
Posted Paul
byOnce again, we have a Showcase treat for you this week - with an unique role playing build and a fantastic video, courtesy of TZ. Let's allow TZ to introduce us to The Windhelm Butcher by Constantine: Here's what Ben C has to say about the build: We all know about the Butcher but you cannot truly ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm in Sovngarde. Yes, it's beautiful. It being the home for dead Noses doesn't change that. After all, Noses have beautiful noses, so there's no reason their heaven can't be the same way. But stunning as it all is, the sweetness of the air, the whisper of cold flowers, the gleaming of celestial li...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI arrive at Skuldafn and Odahviing takes off. There's nothing more to it now, just me and the inevitable path to Alduin, to finish what he started, what I delayed, and what fate has finally decided should end. Or not fate. I am, after all, here of my own volition. Paarthurnax encouraged me, Lisin p...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI gear up before going back to the mountain. By which I mean I finally put to use all those gathered scales and bones from the dragons I've killed. This armor lacks the casual oeuvre of the Nightingales, but it is superior in every other regard. Alduin's doomed. But first I have to use the Scroll a...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySometimes, life is like a recurring dream--a persistent déjà vu where time seems to loop back on itself in endless coils. As we rode down the road toward the Hall of the Vigilants, the trees a riot of green, new growth even in the deep snows, I felt I was traveling on one of these loops. The event...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byCome morning, Lisin and I go back to Septimus to give him the Lexicon he wanted, keeping the Scroll for ourselves, of course. But when I'm turning to leave the cave, it seems like something is different. It turns out it's a Daedric Lord, which somehow doesn't surprise me. Hermaeus Mora, he calls hi...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byFinally, I find Blackreach. It's really something. I haven't the foggiest where to even begin exploring the cavern, but at least I know we're getting close. I check the nearest of the Dwemer buildings, hoping the elevator takes us even deeper. By now? I should have known better. But I know how to...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy mind is reeling. The Graybeards' leader, a dragon named Paarthunax, explains that the oncoming apocalypse is because of some epic procrastination from three thousand years ago. So now I have to find an Elder Scroll and figure out how to defeat Alduin. I suppose I should see what Lisin has to say ...
Posted David Mayer
byThe Dagon archives VI The constant clicking of the wheel was getting on you nerve, same with the shaking of the carriage as it continues the unsteady stone path to Riften. "As if the rain wasn't enough,” you think to yourself as you wonder how it can get any worse. The sky seems to share your a...
Posted Polynike
byTalk at the Huntsman was also of the rumours of dragons. The older hunters quaffed at such a notion, claiming that should dragons exist they should be classed as monsters not animals and as such The Companions should deal with them. The younger drinkers were all full of bluster, all vowing to be the...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byAs I expected, I reach Karthspire hours before Esbern and Delphine, so I make camp for the night and wait for them to show up. They're there when I wake, and I hope they got a bit of sleep, because it looks like we've got a real fight ahead of us. I try to take it stealthy-like, but Esbern loses his...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe moment Esbern gets his door open, I rush in and collapse at his desk. I'm tired, I realize. As a vampire, I'd always complained about the sun and the general affliction known as daytime, so much that I'd forgotten how normal people feel. I haven't slept in...actually, I'm a bit afraid to specula...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI grab a carriage back down to Whiterun Hold so I can see Delphine, and not a moment too soon. There's already a dragon at work, and while the motley assortment of guards and farmers and giants makes short work of the beast, I count myself a valuable asset to the team. I wonder what the Skyrimmers d...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"For the last time, I will not search the entrails of your decaying child to tell you what happened to her! Now get out or I'll report you to the guard!" a hooded Redguard shouted over his tankard. "So nice to see you again, Falion," I replied dryly. His head snapped to look at me with bloodshot, ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm cured, I really am, but I scarce have time to think about it. I made a promise to Lisin (and by proxy, to Delphine) that I'd help them out. And Nocturnal taught me to keep a promise. So I'm off to Solitude to meet with our inside guy at the inn. He lays it out for me, how I'm going to dress up a...
Posted Bryn
byAs Dragon goes to order us some food, I sit around and try to observe the tavern. It is relatively dark, with the exception of a few lanterns spread across the building, and a small fireplace in the middle of the main room. Music is playing by the local bard, a Dark Elf woman. The music sounds amazi...
Posted FXMorph
byAn unsettling turn of events. It was late one summer evening. I was lying on my bedroll in the loft of our wooden house half asleep staring down at the fire pit in the middle of the room below. There was a loud and persistent rapping at the door. I recall my father saying that whoever it is shou...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byCelann, the welcoming committee stationed outside of the fort, huffed as he heaved the last of several small crates down the front steps and onto a handcart. He wiped his brow with the back of his arm, smearing his red hair aside, then unconsciously wiped his hands on his trousers. The sun had not...
Posted FXMorph
byA home on a high rock. Ok, right, before we continue, let me tell you a bit about myself first. Growing up, I was pretty normal. Our Breton family was not very rich, but Dad and Mom made sure we always had a full belly and a warm bed to sleep in. Dad was probably the best hunter I knew. Well, ...
Posted Paul
byWe've recently completed an interesting series of polls here on The Skyrim Blog. Over the course of three weeks, I asked our readers which skill had given them the most fun in Skyrim - with separate polls dedicated to each of the three skill schools in the game What made this interesting was the sub...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe walk to the fort took less than half an hour, for the canyon, though wide, was relatively shallow, terminating at a wall in the mountainside. There, perched above the vapors and mists, loomed Fort Dawnguard, ever-watchful like a hawk on the hunt. Its walls were a smooth, sanded stone that left...
Posted Ponty
by"The time is upon us!" "Let's do this then! Where do I need to go?" "Fast travel to a town. He'll find you." A short walk from Arcwind Point brought Marcellus to Riften, where he was approached by the Ebony Warrior. "Greetings, Ebony Warrior! I have long awaited your challenge." "Well, you're straig...
Posted FXMorph
byElizabeth the Lastborne - Prelude (part 1) I find myself in the wilds. An uncanny silence fills the trees, no bird chirps, pecking of woodpeckers, wild calls of wolves on the air, nothing. The venison stew bubbling in the pot over my campfire is the only sound apart from the rustle of the wind i...
Posted The Shadow
byI'll start off by saying why I wrote this... I was REALLY bored. Enjoy. In the land of The Skyrim Blog the border was always open for those who wished to enter so long as they swore to maintain the peace. There were many guilds people could join, some more exclusive than others. Or they could go to...
Posted Paul
byThis week's 'Blog of the Week' nomination is Ponty's Path to the Ebony Warrior Charlie writes: A parody about one man and his paladin on their quest to reach 81 and confront the Ebony Warrior. They will steal, enchant pointless weapons, train in schools of magic they wouldn't normally touch and expl...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by" 'Oh, you're looking for the Dahwnguard,eh? Fancy yourself a vahmpiah huntah?' " Quiet laughter bounced off the trees. "And I say, 'Yah. Thinking of pohunding ah stake into thaht mahn's haht ovah theah.' So I start sneaking up on his partner at the gate, who's looking at me like I'm actually goin...
Posted Paul
byI've just validated a guy from Fresno, California called Gustavo Mendoza as a new member to the site. 'So what?' I hear you say. Well, it just so happens that he was the 4000th member of The Skyrim Blog. We've had a tough couple of the days on the site with all the troll shenanigans - but putting th...
Posted Polynike
byWith their valuable cargo securely stored in Deana's backup the party starts the journey back to Whiterun. Glaring sunshine greets them as they march across the sulphur pools that abound around the Eldergleam Sanctuary. 'By the Nine, that is a powerful, pungent smell' complained Zora colourfully. H...
Posted Paul
byEmer writes I would like to nominate Ashi's video regarding Blocking and Shield Perks. It is a great way to show people exactly what they are missing when it comes to the Block tree. It goes through all of the perks and shows the benefits of each, and even tells you what's wrong with some of them....
Posted Polynike
byHeading back to Whiterun the party was set upon by a pack of feral wolves which provided Zora and opportunity for redemption after being knocked out by the Forsworn beast and allowed Deana to gather sufficient pelts for the guild back in The Drunken Huntsmen. These she duly handed in to Elberond, th...
Posted Paul
byWell, it seems we had a little troll-issue overnight on the site.... I've now done the necessary trash removal - banning two people, blocking their IP addresses and reporting them to their ISPs. I believe that other members are going to report these individuals to Facebook and possibly take other ac...
Posted Paul
byMason has chosen the Showcase for this week, and has gone with The Whet Fang, a specialist Argonian build from Emer Dareloth. First we have the video from the talented TZ, then Mason's blurb: The Whet Fang is a rather nasty argonian battlemage with a penchant for the dark arts... Emer has done a w...
Posted Polynike
byThe creature was large. It was brutal and it wielded a massive version of the club the Forsworn guard had carried. Its skin glistened with some sort of oily excretion. It moved in rivulets through its bulging muscles. It had small, evil, yellow beady eyes and its mouth ringed with fangs that were cu...
Posted Polynike
byThe party continued moving Westwards across the Tundra. Both Lydia and Zora suggested making for the small settlement at Rorikstead. A rest there would be a welcome repose before heading back to Whiterun. Deanthala had also asked her companions if they would aid her in the collection of pelts for...
Posted Tilman P.
byRain's Hand 23, 4E 201 "After evading the few Imperials who actually tried to hunt me down for days on end, from Solitude, all the way to Riften, my patience for those insufferable fools forced me to throw one over a rushing river. Personally, it was quite funny to watch him scream and drown, disap...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWhen I woke, the hunter was gone and the fire was cold. Faint bootprints in the underbrush led away from my camp, along with the tell-tale s-shape of a robe being dragged across leaves. A vague memory of that chilly, commanding voice echoed in my mind and I slapped my hand to my neck, searching fr...
Posted Ashi
byWe return to the story of our Bard, it begins with tragedy and chaos... Ashi looks around not knowing what to think or to do. He thinks to himself: I could try to escape but that would be suicide, there are guards in all directions. "Hey you, Imperial, why are you here?"Ashi looks to the voice and ...
Posted Ashi
byThere are some tales that have layers to them. They carry the weight of the world from the very decisions people make. And so everyone, I will tell you my tale. It all began with a bard... The Bard strums his loot smiles at all the patrons around him. His blonde van dyke goatee wrinkes with his sm...
Posted Bryn
byAs I walk through the streets of Windhelm, I can't help but marvel at the beauty of the city. I have lived in camps for most of my life, constantly on the move to keep us safe from hunters. Now that I'm actually in a huge city, I'm amazed at seeing houses that are so huge. The intricate stone carvin...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byEastmarch steamed under the sun, and the pines shimmered in the heat. The ground was a thick slush of mud, brilliant colors of varying minerals marbling the earth. While the effect was interesting, my boots sucked in and out of the stuff with every step. Maurice clutched his moss-covered branch p...
Posted Paul
byThis is the first in an occasional series where we turn the spotlight onto one of the many wonderful groups that we have here on The Skyrim Blog. To kick things off, we're taking a look at one of the most active and hard working groups, namely 'Blackwood Crossing'. Whilst the head honcho over in Bla...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDarkness overwhelmed us for several moments as we stood squinting into the gloom. Outside, lightning flashed and thunder rolled, lighting the immediate vicinity in stroboscopic flickers. I fumbled through my pack until I found my lantern and lit it with a tiny spark struck from a rock across my bl...
Posted Ponty
by"Well, it's high time we got some killing done. Wanna give these beauties a try on some dragons?" "Sounds good - let's see if we can find a real challenger!" "I somehow doubt that." Marcellus traveled around the province, looking for challenge. He came upon an Ancient Dragon for the fourth time. "Ha...
Posted Ponty
by"We're going to need the very best equipment Skyrim has to offer. Grab your favourite armor - we're going to do it up to be quite something. Also grab all those soul gems and dragon bits out of your house - how dozens of dragon skeletons fit in that box is beyond even my knowledge - and grab some El...
Posted Ponty
by"This isn't working. The Storm Thrall from the scroll isn't regenerating fast enough - this is going to take much too long." "That's it, I'm done." "All this wrongdoing for nothing?" "If we're going to do this we might as well do it properly. What do you know of Hermaeus Mora?" "Daedric Prince of Kn...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA couple of the guards began to smile in greeting as I crossed the drawbridge, but I kept my head down and saw their expressions falter. Dismounting, I led the deer along the bank of the Darkwater River to the copse of trees behind nearby shops. The mist in the air thickened until it felt like a s...
Posted Josh Marken
byThe Discord of Skyrim Chapter 1: Cities in Ruin Markarth 2 The walk to Markarth was largely uneventful; a nice change of pace from what Gaul was used to. He forced his way up the footpath, donning the guise of a humble traveller. He knew he had arrived when he first laid his eyes upon the worn ...
Posted Polynike
byVilja's incessant groans and retching accompanied the party all the way to the walls of Whiterun. THe night's indulgences had caught up with the Nord to the mirth of her companions. Zora in particular teased her no end, calling her a milk drinker and at one point offering to remove Vilja's headache ...
Posted Radansour
byI am the light in the darkness. I am a beacon of divine justice. I am the guiding lantern and the cleansing flame. I am really enjoying burning these bastards alive. Before long, I've killed two of the animals, and no more seem forthcoming. A few minutes later, the smoke has cleared, and I take a lo...
Posted Paul
byWe're back with our 'Blog of the Week' feature, with a highlighted blog on Wednesdays. This week Charlie and Guy chose the wonderful 'Adventures of an Argonian Warrior' by the equally wonderful Argonian Fangirl. We are currently up to Chapter 10 and if I tell you that the last part ended on a cliffh...
Posted Ponty
by"I think I've got it. I know more about Necromancy and the realms of Oblivion than I'd ever want to." "Splendid. Make sure you've got 4 grand souls and we'll head back to Whiterun." "Still pulling that effortless casting rubbish?" "Do you have a better idea." "Hmph. And what is it this time?" "Illus...
Posted Ponty
by"Take a trip down to Fort Amol. There's a spell tome there that we'll need." "Oh, goodie, I can't wait." A short trip to the east of Whiterun brought Marcellus to the fortress. "Stormcloak banners? Those traitors will get what's coming to them!" "Focus on the objective. The tome we're looking for is...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"And then he managed to proclaim that eating people is a perfectly valid form of burial! Can you believe that?" ranted Maurice, continuing what was, thus far, an hour long diatribe detailing the many ways Valindor upbraided and offended him. "Bloody ridiculous is what I say. Surely, you're a sens...
Posted Ponty
by"Quite a selection of soul gems you have there. Wait, stop! Gonna need some gear to enchant." "Yeah, I know the drill. I've done this a few times before, no doubt your idea..." Marcellus walked down to Warmaiden's, purchased a pile of materials, and got to work. Stashing the 21 daggers and suit of l...
Posted Ponty
byAuthor's note: This is a silly little idea I came up with to spice up my grind to level 81, writing an amusing adventure about a Paladin's training regime in which he masters skills he normally wouldn't touch - a bit of a parody on Bethesda's silly 'need to be level 80 to fight the Ebony Warrior' re...
Posted Polynike
byShe slowly released her breath, released the grip on the longbow in her hands and felt the rush of air as the arrow sped towards the large wolf. The creature was already panting heavily, the left side of its snout a bloody mess thanks to Zora's two handed sword. The wooden shaft travelled true, its ...
Posted Polynike
byDeanthala...a name that seems more Altmer than Dunmer, not surprising as she was brought up by two of the golden skinned elves not by her own ebony skinned people. She doesn't know much of her own Past. Yes she has heard snippets of a shipwreck in the Sea of Ghosts. Of a cradle being washed up on so...
Posted Paul
byNew Video Host Emer has sent through the selection of this weeks 'Video of the Week'. And he's taken a shine to the new 'Skyrim Books' series by Gopher (of 'Let's Play' fame). The premise is very simple - Gopher simply reads books from Skyrim! But its strangely compelling. Here we have one of my fav...
Posted Tilman P.
byWalking with Alesan, S'Jul-Dar inhaled the morning air, and smiled abit. "You know, pa..." Alesan started, "It is always odd to find you smiling in the morning. You are usually more active at night." Jul chuckled, "It is the time in my life to enjoy the wonders of this realm." "Oh? You grown tired...
Posted David Mayer
byDAGON ARCHIVES V The dusty path was completely dark and quiet. You knew that the darkness meant danger. The deer’s bloody body would make for a perfect snack for the savage wolves that must be nearby. The silence breaks and you here the crickets chirping and the leaves flying in the wind. The gust ...
Posted David Mayer
byThe Dagon Archives IV As you walk out of the Nordic crypt to the beautiful fauna of the city square you realized you need some gear because you don't want a repeat of what happened last time in the wilderness. You look around looking for a merchant or blacksmith. As you are looking you here the sou...
Posted David Mayer
byThe Dagon Archives III You slowly open your eyes trying to adjust to the light that seeped through the cracks in between planks on the ceiling. You slowly get up, stretching and yawning. You seem to be able to walk with no pain. As you walk around the barracks you see some guards sleeping for their ...
Posted David Mayer
byThe Dagon Archives II You run up the slight slope up to the city, you know that your life is on the line and that at any minute you can pass out. You run into the first guard you see only to pass out to from the blood lose. You feel your head crashing down onto the stone path and murmured shouts of ...
Posted David Mayer
byTHE DAGON ARCHIVES I You wake up bloody and panting. You look around and see burnt and collapsed trees around you, then you take a look at yourself. The rags you are wearing are covered in blood and your forehead is bleeding. While loosing a lot of blood you have no Idea how this cut happened and...
Posted Tilman P.
byHello everyone, I am Tilman, new member of the blog, and was very interesting in my fellows' creativity and deep devotion to Skyrim, and the Elder Scrolls series, in general. So I will like to add my own little background to the collection, this one centers on the msyterious Thane of the Pale, S'Jul...
Posted Paul
byOK, first of all I want to thank each and everyone of you that offered any kind of help with the hosting team revamp. It's always pleasing that people care enough about the site to want to help! Obviously, not everyone can be chosen. But not getting selected shouldn't be taken personally! All I woul...
Posted Paul
byThis week Ponty has chosen The Strafer, a ranged combat build from Henson. Let's allow Ponty to introduce this build: A short and sweet build by experienced builder Henson, the Strafer offers a very fast paced playthrough centered around pure ranged combat. This is a build that rewards the players' ...
Posted Radansour
byWhen I storm out of Windhelm, I'm not sure where I'm going. I can't let these bastards see that, though, so I stride dramatically. . . away. By the time I'm out of sight of the gate guards and dignity allows me to slow down, I find myself on the bank of a river. It's cold, and it's getting dark. Per...
Posted Paul
byEvery so often we like to freshen up the Hosting Team by bringing in some fresh people (and, in some cases, removing inactive ones). That time has arrived once again. Below is a list of current positions that are available. To be considered for one you will need to be: a member of the site for a fe...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe crisp, cold morning breeze that blew off the mountain woke me from my make shift bed by the now dead fire of Darkwater Crossing. I stretched feeling my bones creak against the cold and age. The Miners extended their hospitality for breakfast before I climbed on Drago’s back and started my journe...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe inn rippled with a chorus of song in half-slurred voices. I moved along the shadows, the lit areas heavily occupied by residents back from a day's work. As such, the room smelled strongly of stale sweat and mead, while muddied tracks littered the entryway. When the bard struck up a tune about...
Posted Paul
byHello everyone, from snowy England. Here we go with a site news update: CHARACTER BUILD DEATHMATCH Yesterdays Deathmatch pitted 6 builds from the Bloodworks in a fight to the death. The winner of the poll was The Wild Hunt build by 1Legassassin - but three other builds nudged over the 10 'likes' cut...
Posted Radansour
byI turn my steps towards Windhelm. It is the closest city of note, for all that it is a frozen ruin of joyless, lightless alleys and glowering black stone. Hopefully I will some citizen there that can point me towards a cult, or a daedric infestation; anything I can destroy for the glory of Stendarr....
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byLight. All there was was light. Then shadows. Limitless space. Then a dome--a ceiling. Birds and voices called. Then bells and a man groaning in pain. I drifted as a seed on a breeze, then my feet touched the ground. Some force shook me, thunder in my mind, and a pang of sorrow overtook me. ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Val, why don't you think any of this is strange?" I asked, shifting for the hundredth time to keep the deer's spine from digging into my rear. "Think what's strange?" "That this creature, for whatever reason, has vowed to take me to 'complete my task'?" We wound down a twisting trail that slowly ...
Posted Bryn
byI see a creature sprinting through the woods. It is covered in shaggy black fur, it has amber eyes that lit up the dark woods. While it ran, it snarled. I knew it was after something, but what?...I didn't know. But whatever it was after, it wasn't going to stop until it gets caught. The creature i...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts. Finally, a good look at all 3 factions. The Ranger removes his cowl to reveal his McGenericHuman (TM) identity...A good frontal shot of the Bosmer in the background here.Really loving this heavy Nordic armor aesthetic. What Skyrim ...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts.RANGER, STAHP If I get into the beta I'll have to remind them not to take combat mechanics from Assassin's Creed It might have been just me but this part of the trailer really pissed me off. With slashing attacks, he goes straight t...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts. Imperial Axmen! Getting a good look at the front of the Imperial armor, it looks heavier than the Skyrim one with the mail underlay. The Empire's weapons in general look a bit like Oblivion's elven gear. It'll make for a very inter...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts. Our first look at the Daggerfall Covenant's hero - a Breton (as much as I'd like to call him Captain Bullsh*t for obvious reasons, I'll stick with 'the ranger'). Uses a bow and one-handed blade - I'd imagine it'd be difficult sneak...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts. Our first look at ESO's Bosmer. Finally they're portrayed as the badasses they were meant to be - the look like your classic barbarian type guy, with leather armor, a skull helm, and a brutal looking falchion-type blade over his ba...
Posted Ponty
byUse the previous/next buttons at the bottom to scroll through parts. Scary looking zombie/werewolf fella! Not sure if this was just supposed to be a cool scene or actually showing off some level of how dungeon combat is going to work. I've always liked the idea of fighting lots of smaller enemies in...
Posted Ponty
byHi all, and welcome to my ESO:Alliances Cinematic trailer analysis! Here you can get a closer look some of the characters and locations while I give a sort of 'commentary'! The trailer follows the efforts of 3 groups of people doing battle around an Imperial fortress - one group from each faction (T...
Posted Josh Marken
byThe Discord of Skyrim Chapter 1: Cities in Ruin Markarth 1 Gaul eyed his target with distain. How could one man simply decide to kill, with no thought, no care for the consequences. The pigs name was Marcus Ortarc, a farmer who had recently let the corrupt noble disrupting his homestead savor t...
Posted Niko Repo
byAs I walk towards Whiterun, I quickly come to appreciate the beauty of the nature. I feel it's presence - a majestic, unrelenting presence. It makes me feel small, insignificant. But like all beauty - nature's as well can be deceiving. I learn this the hard way as I walk to curve and get ambushed by...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byValindor and I slept in separate rooms, for I had coin enough to fund chastity. Which was quite unlike the year before when in the cold of night, in the cheapest rooms, my bygone friend and I took shifts sleeping in the bed. By morning, Val was gone, no doubt catching up with Faendal. I knew he w...
Posted Niko Repo
byI wake up in a bed. Hadvar is sitting in the same room, by a table and talking to a man. I quickly realise that this must be the uncle he was talking about before. They keep talking and don't seem notice I'm awake. ".. and that's how we made it out of the cave with Ramiel." says Hadvar. - "Shor's b...
Posted Paul
byWe're back with the first Character Build Showcase of the new year, and something of special treat The featured build is The Treasure Hunter by beancounter - but we have the bonus of a fantastic video from TZ to complement the text. Here is the video: New guy Ben introduces the build for us The n...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"We can't just kill them! They haven't done anything wrong!" "They've stolen and robbed half the residents of the valley!" "This one didn't. Look, he was only standing guard." "Valindor, we have to pass through if we want to make it to Riverwood before full dark." "Isn't there a way around?" "No, ...
Posted Bryn
by"... No, no, no, no!" I scold Dragon, as she misses her quarry for the fifth time. "You're aiming too high!" "I'm trying!" She yells back at me as she quickly pulls out another arrow and places it on the string, by the time she was ready to shoot, all of the deer had left. Dragon kicks a nearby tre...
Posted Andrea Barghetti
byPC and PS3 fans, prepare to cast off. Next month, you will travel to Solstheim, home of Skyrim’s latest add-on, Dragonborn. PS3 fans can expect an expanded itinerary – with stops at Fort Dawnguard and Castle Volkihar – before heading back to the home of your dreams. Details below: PC: On Tuesday, Fe...
Posted The Shadow
by"I'm really getting tired of your excuses. When you borrowed the money, you said you'd..." The woman stopped talking to the redguard and stared at me. I looked back at her as I crossed one of Riften's many bridges. Anya walked in front of me. She had said she had business in Riften, which was lucky ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWarmth seeped through the leather plates of my armor, only adding to the uncomfortably humid air of the late spring. I made the armor some time ago as a fusion of collected dragon scales and tooled leather. The result was a culmination of all my experience and training, and a far better reward for...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOur conversation turned to other topics for a time, and we enjoyed the comfortable ease of one outcast relating to another. However, the topic eventually circled back to that of the metaphysical. I sipped from the milk wine, not unlike jagga, brought by the innkeeper and plunged forth into a topic...
Posted Bryn
by(I got sick of writing large chapters that continue the story, so I wanted to write little short stories, tell me what you all think?) I walk incredibly slow, to make sure I make as little noise as possible. As I walk, I make sure to not step on any leaves or branches to keep utterly silent. The ai...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOur boots splashed in the mud as we strolled our way down the main street, rain pouring all the while. Those few who lingered outdoors stared curiously as we passed. With a tug, I pulled my hood down over my face, but one of the women, Tekla I think, caught the motion and glowered darkly from the ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySnatching my bow and quiver, along with a bundle I tied about my waist, I returned to Valindor and Meeko, who stood waiting on the path. On my table, I left a note for Rayya should she come by. We were only going to Falkreath, but for some reason, I felt the need to prepare as if I wouldn't return...
Posted Paul
byWe're back again with our Character Build 'Deathmatch' where we pit four builds from the Bloodworks in a desperate fight for survival. Here are four builds that have garnered less than 10 'likes'. The Fire Lord by Boss Battle E The Lusty Argonian Maid by Talen-Maht Queen Potema by 1LegAssassin The ...
Posted The Shadow
by"Who is he?" asked Delphine as soon as she saw me, her hand reaching for her sword. "Don't worry, he's not going to harm us. His name is Zakary, he decided to accompany me here." replied Anya. "Just don't get in our way." "What's her problem?" I whispered. Anya smiled and shrugged. We walked into th...
Posted Paul
byI noticed that one of our members uploaded this the other day, and I thought it deserved the Video of the Week props... There's actually a whole series of videos made by the same people, and they're well worth a look. Go here for the whole collection in one place. Meanwhile, our monster thread on ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Are you all right?" the young mer asked. "No, but I will be," I replied, shaking with adrenaline. "Are you sure? You look very pale." His grey eyes glanced down the path, nervously regarding the Dawnguard officer. "I'm not what those townsfolk keep saying I am," I grumbled through gritted teeth. ...
Posted Paul
byLast night I finally got chance to boot up my PC for the first time in a couple of months (its been disassembled and in storage whilst I've been re-decorating and re-vamping our house) and play Skyrim again. It made me realise that its been about two months since I last set foot in Tamriel... the St...
Posted The Shadow
by"That's how I ended up in that camp. Why were you there?" I asked. "My story's not nearly as interesting as yours. I needed some money so I asked Hulda if there were any jobs I could do. She directed me to the camp." "Here are your drinks. Zak, that'll be 10 septims. Anya, don't worry about it Mikae...
Posted Radansour
byWell. I suppose I shan't return. It is for the best. I've not been comfortable with the Vigil's laxity in pursuing the daedra cultists and other abominations: we patrol the roads, but when are we allowed to burn the scum out of their lairs? And Keeper Carcette has the most ridiculously restrictive ...
Posted Paul
byOur most recent poll looked at our favourite games of 2012, so it was perhaps inevitable that we'd then move on to looking at our most anticipated games of 2013... This week's poll offers up a selection of the most anticipated games for the coming year. Now, I realise I'm laying myself open to load...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"We have you at last, blood-sucker," snarled a Nord woman covered in a strange, tiled, ceramic armor. "Blood-sucker?" I slurred in a daze. The light from the sun was bright, and I squinted, my eyes sore as I moved them. It had been some weeks since I'd left my home during the day as I spent most o...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI woke up next to a man whose name I couldn't remember. This wasn't the first occurrence of this particular event, but I did not wake up in this manner as often as rumors suggested. Glancing over at him, I watched his scarred visage crumple and reform as he slept and dreamed his savage dreams--or ...
Posted The Shadow
by"What is this?" I asked again almost yelling. "I wouldn't yell if I were you," the bandit said trying to be helpful. "You might wake the others." "You should be more concerned about your own safety." "Name's Bjorn. Might I know yours?" "I thought you already knew me." "I know only what you told me t...
Posted The Shadow
byI took out my bow and prepared an arrow. I looked at the bandits as the sun's first light crept over the mountains. Most of the bandits were asleep but a couple of them were checking the perimeter of the camp. One of the bandits was hidden from the others. He would be my first target. I slowly advan...
Posted WaeRae
byA True Nord: Chapter 1 Warning: This is solely a typed story. (No's pictures for's the's children's.) 10 years ago - Outskirts of Riften Hraki looks around as the rain falls on the forest. He observes how...
Posted The Shadow
byI woke up early that morning and walked towards the bridge. I dug up the amulet I had hidden there. I entered the Sleeping Giant Inn. "What will it be today?" Orgnar asked me. "I'll take a loaf of bread, some cheese and a bottle of mead." "Here." I dropped a pouch of coins into his hand and left. I ...
Posted Paul
byWe're almost at the end of 2012 now, and most gaming sites are talking about what they think is their 'Game of the Year' The Skyrim Blog is no different - but rather than having an editorial choice, we believe in letting our faithful members and readers make the choice! So, this week we have a poll ...
Posted Piper Jo
by“FUS, RO-DAH!!” I Shouted, and had the satisfaction of watching Arngeir’s projection stumble and fade into nothing. “Your Thu’um is powerful,” Arngeir said with satisfaction. “How did you come to an understanding of this Shout so quickly?” “Any warrior would understand it,” I replied. “It’s the Wa...
Posted The Shadow
bySeveral weeks had passed since the incident in Helgen. I had decided to stay in Riverwood to heal my wounds. Once they had healed however I realized I had absolutely no idea where I should begin my search for my past so I stayed for longer. I spent most of my day at the mill chopping wood for money....
Posted Paul
byWell, its just a couple of days to Christmas, and taking up the spirit of the season here is the question for this week's roundtable discussion What are you getting for Christmas? Yes I realise its not exactly Elder Scrolls related (unless, that is, you are getting Skyrim for Christmas!) but it ju...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Where you runnin' off to?" "Just goin' out. I'll be back by supper." "Don't go up to that house on the lake, boy." "Why not, ma?" "'S' haunted. 'S' dangerous." "Tsh. No, it's not. Mathies says there's a woman living up there. I want to meet her." "Aye. A witch woman is what. You stay 'way fr...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to another Friday Roundup, as we collect together the news from this week on the site, and lay out the plans for Christmas and New Year on The Skyrim Blog Elsweyr finds favour in massive poll Last week we had another poll on which province you'd like to see utilised for The Elder Scrolls VI....
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by18th Rain's Hand I've found where Gwaihen called her home. I say called, because it seems no one has lived here for months. Spring is causing a riot among the stones, and I worry the hovel will collapse on me at any moment. Some smudges in the layers of pollen suggest someone came back to retrie...
Posted Paul
byHey folks, here we go with yet another Deathmatch, pitting 4 builds from the dark depths of the Bloodworks into brutal mortal combat. Here are this weeks builds, selected by Ponty Archmage Vanus Galerion by Narmis The Rogue by Andrew Austria The Pure Warrior by Chase Cunningham The Nightingale by Da...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by9th First Seed The shack with the dog was empty, but I slept there for a couple of nights to see if anyone would return. Nothing has happened, but the knowledge of the body buried just beyond these walls is unsettling. And there truly was a recent burial. I checked the grounds outside and found ...
Posted Paul
byWe're in the final run up to Christmas now, and inevitably you start to get the end-of-year lists coming out In the spirit of these 'best of the year' lists, I thought we'd have our very own here on the site. So the poll for over the Christmas period is 'What is your Skyrim highlight of 2012?'. Now...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by15th Sun's Dawn The following is a text recovered from a friend of mine who couriers for the Solitude nobles. He owed me a favor, I think, though now I owe him a drink. The ink is recent. It reads like a journal, but not quite and several pages were missing when I first received it. I'm not sur...
Posted jeremy farrar
byLong before the Atmoran descendents would come to know it as the "Night of Tears", we would know it as the "Night of Shame". I stood with my brethren atop the cliffs overlooking this city, blossiming with life in an eternal winter. My heart would flush had this occured anywhere else. Anywhere ...
Posted Witschas
byI woke up feeling pain all over. My head felt two sizes too small, and a burning sensation filled my right arm and leg. I sat up in what was a small tent. I removed a blanket covering my body, and saw to my terror how most of my body was covered in bandages. The pain got worse, and I started to hype...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another iteration of the Character Build Showcase, where we turn the spotlight on some of the best examples from the Character Build Group. This week, Mason has chosen The Marauder by Sanctus. Here's what he has to say: Sometimes you just open a build and it draws you in and gets you e...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byHaving the Star sends tingles to my toes, but I'm close enough to Morthal that I can't wait to go see Farion with my ensouled gem. The other mage up north will have to wait. But while crossing the ridge and into the valley west of Whiterun, I catch sight of an old friend. No, not a wolf, but they ki...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI've still not the slightest clue where to find a black soul gem, so I figure I'll keep indulging Delphine's particular fascination with me, having nothing else to do. By the time I arrive at Riverwood, the skeleton from earlier still hasn't been cleaned up. These people clearly don't have enough ti...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byDelphine can't tell me why I'm carrying a sword like the one she keeps in her secret basement, but she can tell me a lot of other things. Like how the dragons are evidently not coming back--they're coming back from the dead. Well, first of all, I hadn't noticed that they were ever gone. My life has ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byIt's time I got my hands on that black soul gem. Last night's events being yet another indication of my vampirism as a problem, not an asset, I'm ready to move things along. Problem is, I don't know where to find such a gem.I know my contact in the guild, Enthir, has a talent for acquiring certain i...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byLike I've said: Quid pro quo. So, no, Farion hasn't exactly cured me of my vampirism, far from it, but I respect a deal when made. And the agreement was that Lisin would help me deal with my vampirism, and I have to admit it sounds pretty straightforward. I just have to find a black soul gem. But si...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by23rd Morning Star Faendal, I'm grateful for the support you've offered a fellow Bosmer in pursuing this dream of mine. I feel obliged to update you on the recent events that you've no doubt heard echoes of in the taverns, as well as set the record straight from the outlandish rumors circulating. Fi...
Posted Paul
byWhat's the best opening to a game that you have played? Now, before you answer, allow me to clarify! By 'opening' I'm not really talking about the opening 'cut scene' or credits, or even necessarily the hand-holding tutorials that inevitably seem to clog up the start of games these days. No, what I'...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThat Derkeethus was very likely dead had not yet sunk in. For all the times he had been in mortal peril, he had come through alive and well. We fell off Hrothgar! How could a two hundred-foot tall tower end his life? Yet the connection had closed, and I absorbed his memories an his power in the ...
Posted Paul
byPoll Results We've got two polls to round up this week as we didn't have a Friday Roundup last week. First up we have last weeks poll about the future direction of the Elder Scrolls series, bearing in mind the announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online. Well, it turns out that most of you think that B...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Hand over the girl!" roared Derkeethus, my rage feeding his. "Let's see the Phial," the Legate replied, grinning lewdly at Tormir. "Give me my daughter, first," she growled, eyes wild, nostrils wide and blowing like a bear. "Now, I don't think you're in any position to negotiate," he said through ...
Posted Witschas
byIt was big as a mammoth, and black as the night sky. It's eyes blood red, showing nothing but an intend to kill. My cry had caught the attention of everyone, and we all stood in disbelief as the dragon descended on a house roof. A bone shattering roar from the dragon made everyone realize their deep...
Posted Paul
byOK folks, its time for the Weekly Deathmatch once more.... This week, Mason has chosen four builds from the depths of the Character Build Bloodworks. Remember these are all builds that have less than 10 'likes'. It might be because they've been overlooked in the crowd - or it might be because they a...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byBone chimes dangled from the ceiling and they wove in and out in a doubling of perception. Chills raced up my spine as memories of the Forsworn cave merged with the cages and empty braziers lining the stair. On a far wall, the monstrous animal figurehead outside the cave superimposed itself over t...
Posted Seeker Marik
byForce. A short word. A simple word. But a powerful one. A force is something that affects the world around it. The slow, steady force of a river carving its bed deeper and deeper. The hard, rapid force of a blade piercing the heart of a foe. The controlled, gentle force of a needle diving in and o...
Posted Paul
byIt's Wednesday, and that means its time for the Blog of the Week. This week, Kynareth has chosen Titan of Tamriel's "Deal with the Dagon." Here is here introduction: The entire series is written in rhyming couplets, along with fantastic screenshots displaying Titan's modded character, the son of Me...
Posted jeremy farrar
byThe Atamoran's would come to call it "the night of tears". No phrase would suit it better. Our envoys tried to convince them to move, our spies poisened their crops and livestock, unknown to them. We tried to remove them peacefully. They didn't know what their city rest upon. It's power too great fo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe world around me froze and crystallized as I stared, wide-eyed, at Nael's empty, glassy eye and the reflections of electrical magicka and flames. Fire from the makeshift torch roared near my ears until the sound faded and was replaced by a high-hitched keening. I didn't know where the sound cam...
Posted Witschas
byI remember being put on a carriage alongside two Nords. One of them had his mouth covered by a tightly bound cloth. I could sense that this man was powerful. His eyes strong and brave and his posture calm and noble. I had no idea at the time that this man was actually Ulfric Stormcloak, the leader o...
Posted Seeker Marik
byI'm writing this by firelight in the Sleeping Giant Inn in Riverwood. In Skyrim. I'd like to start by saying that I never should have taken that last bounty, the one that led me right into the Imperial ambush. It nearly cost me my life, more than once. All of my belongings, if they aren't left buri...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byThe boys are always hungry. I was still playing hide and seek when they already at the table waiting for dinner. They must be related to me somehow.So all is well.… it’s time to hunt some vampires! Come here, boy, let’s go!
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byMy winter garden! This is truly a place to rest. So here we are: Moth and myself, our housecarl Valdimar (the one that used to have a quarrel with my horkers) and Sceolang whom I borrowed from Fort Dawnguard for company. Sceolang’s great, though he can’t replace my passed pets in my heart. And on t...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byAnd the hall of the foes ready. A dragon didn't fit in, maybe I just place the skull. Yey, I’m going to have a real kitchen next! Need more clay for the base. Luckily there is a source nearby. This is going to be beautiful. I can’t wait! And here it is! Just think the amount and variety of food one...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byThere, main hall ready! Looks nice, huh? The house is barely a house without a decent dinner equipment. More furniture in the future wouldn't hurt. Even if I do miss the sands of Elsweyr from time to time, I must admit Skyrim is more than okay. Stunningly beautiful! I have started to build a new w...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byOnce I'll be making building materials, I think I should enlarge my humble house. So to Morthal it is! Jorgen kindly lends his mill for building materials. Seriously, if I had some doubts towards Morthal earlier, they continue to fade. After I solved the vampire-problem, the town is nicely quiet and...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byWriter’s note: While xbox-players are enjoying and the rest are waiting for new dlc, I’m still dwelling on previous. Meet my main character Marrazz the Khajiit - Dragonborn and Dawnguard, and the head of the Thieves guild as a hobby - building her house in Hjaalmarch. -------------------------------...
Posted Seeker Marik
byMatthias paused to catch his breath and make sure he hadn't lost the trail. Nope, there it was, the broken branches, even a little footprint in the snow. Looking to the sky, he knew had to decide quickly if he was going to follow, or admit defeat and turn back towards Bruma. It had sounded so simp...
Posted Seeker Marik
by13th of Frostfall, 4E 194 Somewhere between Evermor and the Dragontail Mountains It was late afternoon when they decided to stop for the day and set up camp. The motley band all set to the task with the lazy ease brought on by years of practice. Kirstiel, the young Bosmer lass, would begin clearin...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byWell, I did kill the Emperor after all. I think I need to burn the journal. Like that would be enough. This part is hard to explain. After that terrifying night when Astrid burned herself alive, I got lost. I wandered endless days in forests, plains, hills, villages. All had ended, there was no li...
Posted Seeker Marik
by1st of Sun's Height, 4E 188 The heat rose in visible waves from the stone lining Wayrest's streets. The sounds of the busy markets filled the already heavy air: merchants declaring theirs to be the greatest bargains, foreigners falling into the various road-side traps prepared for them, priests ca...
Posted Josh Marken
byDragon born guide: Armors and Spells Dragon Born is Skyrims 3rd DLC and In personal opinion, the best elder scrolls DLC I’ve played(To hell with horse armor). Of course this guide will contain massive spoilers and stuff so I’ve decided to split it into sections so you can only spoil what you want ...
Posted Paul
byLast week we talked about how Bethesda might approach the next Elder Scrolls game, and the poll that went with that discussion showed that the majority of people wanted them to ignore the fact that The Elder Scrolls Online will be set across the whole continent of Tamriel That begs the question abou...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byNordic voices shook the air with their roar, and the guard at the northern gate scrambled to his feet. A shield clanged as the bandit rapped a club against its iron surface, sounding an alarm. Our charge continued, unheeded. Hrollod drew a horn from his belt and blew a loud, trumpeting note that ...
Posted Seeker Marik
by[Note: It's been 261 days since I've actually sat down to write something out. Constructive advice, criticism, and comments are all welcomed and appreciated, since I hope to make this the beginning of a very long series as I get back into practice.] It was just past sunset, and most of the Mid Y...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byFor the next few hours, we scouted the fort, counting forces and looking for entry points. There were only two ways to enter the fort, and both involved travelling along the road. The stone walls had been repaired and sealed with mortar, their sides too flush for climbing without attracting attent...
Posted Paul
byHere goes with yet another Deathmatch. Thanks go to Mason for this week's nominations. These are four builds from the Bloodworks section of the Character Build Group - all those builds with less than 10 'likes'. The Vagabond by Fallen Elf Grey Prince by Agronak Gro'Malog The Dwemer by Atesaki Marus...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDerkeethus slumped in the saddle clutching his shoulder. Wincing, I massaged my own, feeling the hot burn of his injury there. Many of the ingredients in my pack had been used up already, but I stopped and pressed what I could find into my friend's injury. During the skirmish, neither of us notic...
Posted Piper Jo
byMy stomach churned as Farkas and I walked back up the steps to Jorvasskr. Knowing what walked beside me… it gave me chills and sweats at the same time. I’d seen what he was, down in that crypt… and then the monster that was Farkas apologized to me, like, like… like I was a child whom he’d startled...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byLisin and I set off down the ridge, toward the nearest town that'll give us a carriage. As usual, daytime excursions tend to weigh on me quite a bit, but taking some time off to kill a few trolls is always good for the soul. Also, watching Lisin in action is pretty interesting. I love combat, but t...
Posted Paul
byOnce again, I am indebted to Kynareth for taking time from a busy family schedule to nominate another selection for 'Blog of the Week' I would like to nominate Rune Red's two short blog posts. They both are concise and memorable for their perspective. They are an excellent example of quality writi...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe hills leveled out into a gently wavering taiga coated with soft snow and ice. About us the pines shifted and creaked under the weight of their snowy branches. Yawning, I rubbed my eyes and stretched, vaguely hoping we'd reach the fort before nightfall. My senses continually blurred and sharpe...
Posted Paul
byWe're back with another superb example of character builds that we showcase each week. This week, Ponty has chosen the Heart of Pellitine from Vix. Here's what Ponty has to say The Heart of Pellitine, a superb build by resident loremaster Vix, brings in-depth roleplay, background and gameplay to the...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI head inside High Hrothgar--the building, not the mountain--and come across the old dudes Lisin had told me about. I clear my throat and present myself as the prodigal Dovahkiin, finally deciding to answer their summons. The head Graybeard, Arngeir, seems pretty forgiving. All he does is command t...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe day proceeded much as the previous as we slogged through bogs, swatted midges, and eyed the Thalmor soldier distrustfully. She forged the way across the swamp, maintaining a similar course to ours which pointed the way towards a set of low hills. Only once did she look back to see if we were f...
Posted Paul
byWe've had plenty of discussions before - and even a poll - about the likely or desired setting for Elder Scrolls VI. But I was thinking the other day that the ground has shifted considerably with the announcement and reveals about The Elder Scrolls Online, and I wanted to hear your views. Up until t...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Drop your weapon and put your hands where I can see them, Dragonborn!" A sword point pressed into my back. I made no move to obey. Instead, I allowed my blade to hang loosely at my side while magicka eddied, ready, into my palm. "So good of you to join us," I muttered icily, remembering her will...
Posted Paul
byHere we go with this weeks Deathmatch - a chance to either promote or cull Character Builds from the Bloodworks section of the site (for builds with less than 10 'likes') Mason has given us the selection for this week: The Bastion by Teh Gargoyle The Street Urchin by Piper Jo Zeus/Jupiter by Lady ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byLate afternoon found us on a wide strip of dry land covered in sparse trees. We stopped near a trio of these, I leaning against a trunk with my legs stretched out in front of me. Derkeethus removed his cloak and most of his armor, spreading it on a sun-drenched rock as he soaked up the sunlight. ...
Posted Paul
byTime for 'Blog of the Week'.... Kynareth is out of town this week, but, never fear, she gave me the Blog of the Week in advance, and she's picked a really incredible piece of work that new members to the blog might have missed, and definitely need to check out I would like to offer Bilal's Photoblog...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThere was a small side road descending down the bluff towards the water. It was this we followed, recalling Hrollod's map and directions to reach the Hjaalmarch camp. The road itself was comprised of loose cobbles, eroded and tiltled at odd angles in the dark soil. A poorly maintained gutter stag...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byFor a long time I wandered the city, doing everything I could think of to drown out the barrage of thoughts and suspicions swarming my mind. Derkeethus did little to aid me in that endeavor. Among my smattering of conflicting emotions, my friend continuously fed me images of his various meetings-...
Posted Paul
byTime for yet another in our series of Character Build Showcases - where we turn the spotlight onto those high quality character builds on the site that you might be interested in trying out. Ponty has made the selection this week, and has chosen The Draugr Revenant by Nobody Beast. This is an undead...
Posted Grey Fox
byRez’Aleem awoke before the sun rose in the sky. Just three weeks ago he had been in his homeland of Hammerfell. He had been there for a little over a year before he received a message from Skyrim asking for his audience in High King Ulfric’s court. He was helping his father walk throug...
Posted Bryn
byI walked into my kitchen, looking for something that I could call breakfast. Unfortunately, there was no food left in my house. Desperate for something to eat, I decided to head to the market. The marketplace wasn't that bad, it was just the people that made me angry. I've met many good people in Wh...
Posted Bryn
byWhen I returned to Whiterun, I had to figure out where Anrelri was going to be sleeping. Since it was late at night, I doubted an inn would have any open rooms. "You can stay in my house, Breezehome." I told her. She smiled and said that would be great. As we entered my house, I was greeted by my H...
Posted Bryn
byI started to clean my blade with a towel I found inside the camp. I had killed each member of the bandits in about 10-15 minutes. I tried to show them mercy, but they wouldn't surrender. I left the camp, planning on returning to the Bannered Mare to complete the job. After 15 minutes I felt like I w...
Posted Bryn
byIt's been about 4 months since I've left Cyrodill, and so much has happened in between. Helgen, a city here in Skyrim was attacked by a dragon! Luckily I was no where near the city when it happened. I arrived in Whiterun to offer my services to the Jarl and found out I was something called "Dragonbo...
Posted Bryn
by2 years ago, it all started 2 year ago. 2 years ago I lived in my homeland, Cyrodill. There I travelled in a small group of adventurers helping the needy and desperate. We were not about making money, only helping the less fortunate. Among us was a Cleric by the name Sébastion, a Breton, a bard nam...
Posted Piper Jo
byUthgird was understandably reluctant to follow me into Jorvasskr, but I was feeling reckless. The Companions had frightened me all my life, and I could not say why. Somehow, they just made me feel very small and helpless and unimportant. Yet, I had always dreamed of being one of them. It was Uth...
Posted Paul
byOne of the features that seems to have increasingly come into modern video gaming is the whole concept of 'collectibles'. Whether it is the ever-present 'Achievements' or 'Trophies' (depending on your platform), or whether it is in-game collectible items, they seem to be getting almost universal. Th...
Posted Grey Fox
by“How much further up the road Bones?” asked the lanky Breton. “Are you deaf? He said just passed the third road sign,” snapped Bones, the Imperial leader of this rag-tag bunch. “That was the third sign Bones.” “Can’t count either?” scoffed Bones. “Th...
Posted Paul
byWe've got a lot to round up this week so let's get cracking... Nine Divines Poll Last weeks 'Nine Divines' poll attracted a fair bit of lively discussion, as well as just under 1100 votes. The results were interesting to say the least, and here they are So why the controversy? Well, some people ar...
Posted Paul
byHere we are with another Weekly Deathmatch, where we pit four of the lesser known builds from the Bloodworks section of the Character Build Group against one another. These are the four that Mason has chosen for this week: The Clan Lord by TheClanLord Doctor by DogInAFancyHat The Black Swordsman b...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe Speaker's just finished her schpiel about the Graybeards and me being the Dragonborn and me forsaking my destiny and all that. So, I do what any sensible vampire-assassin-crime-lord does when confronted with a paragon of virtue and discipline: I draw steel. If she wants a fight, well, I'm not go...
Posted Jake Dassel
byAs the ancient steel drove through my newly forged cuirass, I realized with grim humor that I was about to die for the second time. The warrior now pulled the rusted blade out and raised it for the final blow, but before he could do so, a green-shafted arrow stuck into his neck with a satisfying th...
Posted Paul
byHey everyone, its time for the Blog of the Week This time Kynareth points us in the direction of the story of Velothis, an evil Dunmer by our Brazilian friend, Ricardo. I'll let Kynareth explain the background and give the links. Ricardo, a loyal reader and fan of the blogs, submitted his own story ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byShe is not the Dragonborn. But she is trained. For years, she has studied as the Graybeards' most secret charge, the one who succeeded where Ulfric failed. When her land descended into war and her friends and family died at the hands of the Imperial Legion, and smoke rose from the city she called...
Posted Lucian
bySuddenly a single pair of eyes appeared in the brush,then another,and another! "COME ON!!!" the vampire yelled,and with that three werewolves leapt out and onto him ripping and slashing him with their claws and teeth, i could hear as his bones snapped and his screams oh his screams were music to my ...
Posted Lucian
byi awoke in a dimly lit room,with the events that transpired racing through my head, "ahh finally your awake my tasty morsel" the vampire said as he brewed a potion,i remained silent and pocketed a dagger i saw on the night stand,"Go ahead stab me in the back" see if i care,he said still brewing his ...
Posted Paul
byThis week we have the first in what has been an ongoing series of Skyrim Cops Videos See the Video Section for the other vides in this series
Posted Steven Hall
byDreams of Warm Sands by: Steven Hall Chapter 1 Fredas, 5th Suns Dusk 4E 199 My name is Alexander Octavius Scipii (pronounced (SKIPY EYE) , I am a young captain serving in the Imperial 4th legi...
Posted Paul
byIt's going to be a bit of a different poll this week, because we need to choose a site banner. For the avoidance of any doubt thats the long strip at the top of the page where we currently have a dragon perched atop Bleak Falls Barrow. The Skyrim Art Group have been hosting a competition for the new...
Posted Paul
byIt's Sunday, so its time for another Character Build Showcase. This week Ponty has chosen the Blackguard. It's a build that might interest those looking to go down the evil route in Skyrim Here's what the author has to say about this guy: The great shadow, master of evil, commander of the undead, th...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThoroughly shaken, I slowly crept out of the courtyard, keeping my eyes on the street and the shadows. Nothing moved outside of what would be expected for a city towards the late afternoon. Across the road something rustled in a nearby garden. Alarmed, I readied my new spell. With a stretch, an ...
Posted Paul
byThe next and potentially most awesome Skyrim DLC hits in a couple of weeks. Thus far we have actually had very little hard information, apart from what can be gleaned from the trailer (below) So for the Roundtable this week, let's talk about our hopes, dreams and even our plans for the new DLC. Ar...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs soon as I was able, I escaped to the kitchens once more, feeling the chill of the Justicar's glare on my back as I left. At the very least, I would avoid his presence for as long as I could. Once in the sweltering heat of the kitchen, I skirted behind Odar, who stood shouting angrily at a serv...
Posted Paul
byLast Weeks Poll A whopping 1429 people cast votes in last weeks mega-poll about Daedric Artifacts. Here are the results of your voting: As you can see, the convenience of having an inexhaustible soul gem pushed Azura's Star into first place. Of course that also included many people who took the op...
Posted Paul
byThis week we have another offering from Ponty, an amended version of the matchup that didn't quite work out last week. Anyway, the contestants this week are: The Scavenger Brothers by Erik Eastop The Storm Wielder by Grixis The Holy Imperial Crusader by Robin Westerbeeke The Bloodseeker by Atesak...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOndolemar led me out the door and down the hall to the left. As we passed by the rotunda, I could hear the faint echo of voices from above, one of them was Derkeethus'. Focusing inward, I beheld the small room filled with important figures. My friend had adapted to his new role with ease and was ...
Posted Lucian
bySuddenly we heard what sounded like a muffled scream coming from ingrid's room INGRID!! I shouted and ran towards her room,What i saw would haunt me for a thousand years,There stood a tall,and thin man in hooded black robes holding ingrid's lifeless body in his arms with his teeth sunken into her ne...
Posted Lucian
byThey day seemed to drift by slowly,my younger sister ingrid and I spent it cleaning and tending to our crops,while the milk drinker of a nord we called our father spent it pickpocketing the townsfolk in solitude,Our mother nothing but a memory now she was a sweet loving woman undeserving of her fate...
Posted Lucian
byA thousand years has passed since that night,But I still remember it like it was yesterday replaying over,and over in my mind endlessly,I CURSE the divines for forsaking me that dreadful night!!...For it was i who would be damned to walk nirn for all eternity alone never to feel anything,but pain,so...
Posted Paul
byBig thanks to Kynareth for another nomination for Blog of the Week. Here goes: Hello again! This week I would like to suggest Piper Jo, in honor of the first anniversary of Skyrim. Her story about Luciana Henriette, an adopted Orc, seems to be the iconic blog for this site. It has been extremely ...
Posted DanDare
byRandom Readings from the Lost Journal of Violet the Nord --- As told by Daedelas the Minstrel Morndas 6th of First Seed, 4E 201 I'm lying in bed at the Sleeping Giant Inn, wondering when I became such a monster. Tossing and turning in my sleep, I can see my face clearly covered in lifebloo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byHazy air assaulted my nose, peppery scents burning the insides of my nostrils. Reeling, I sneezed and my eyes began to water. With blurry vision, I looked about. The entry way was dimly lit and shrouded with thick smoke coming from the braziers. Once my initial reaction abated, I recognized the ...
Posted DanDare
byRandom Readings from the Lost Journal of Violet the Nord --- As told by Daedelas the Minstrel Tirdas 8th of Sun's Dusk, 4E 201 Hello Dear Traveller, Let me introduce myself. My name is Daedelas, a wandering Bosmer minstrel who has spun tales from Markarth to the marshes of Morthal...
Posted Piper Jo
by“What happened back there in Karthwasten, Ghorbash?” I was sitting next to the fire, staring into the flames, trying to puzzle it out, when I asked him this. He had laid out his bedroll and was already lying down, with his back to me and the flames. “Huh? What’s to tell? You gave her the sword. S...
Posted Paul
byOK, time for another Character Build Showcase. Mason has made the selection this week, and here is what he has to say about The Red Mage by Zandt Now here is a build that I have happily dredged up from the bowels of the CB group! This is the ultimate example of a diamond in the rough and the reason ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Stand up straighter," hissed the Argonian, "You don't look arrogant enough. Come on, pretend you just stuck your bare foot in mammoth dung. Yes! That's it." "I don't think I can hold my face like this," I groaned, feeling the muscles in my face stiffen and begin to ache. We stood on the threshol...
Posted Piper Jo
by13th of Heartfire 4E 201 I have not felt up to writing in a long time. The war is won, and Ulfric is king in all but name. Skyrim for the Nords has come to pass, and my father hates me for it. Ulfric has no further use for me. The question that hangs over me like a pall is this: Have I any furthe...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Wait! Stop! Stop her!" cried a stern voice as we darted out the door. Outside, the two soldiers looked at us suspiciously, and in hearing their comrade's shout, drew their weapons. I shuffled my feet, trying to look confused and bewildered, but they were advancing on us threateningly. The band...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySmoky braziers illuminated the entry way, which was lined with blood red and shimmering gold banners bearing the Imperial insignia. I felt Derk's anxiety coupling with my own as we entered this lion's den. Massive pillars arched overhead. Immediately the Imperials made their point as I felt thor...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOver the course of the next day and a half, the carriage bore us on a bumpy, ill-used side road to Solitude. At several points, the four of us had to get out and heave the vehicle out of a rain-soaked mud hole, such that by the end of the first day, we could have lain on the ground and virtually di...
Posted Paul
byOne of the things I notice from trawling around the site is the dichotomy which exists between those who roleplay in Skyrim and those who do not. And I thought it would make an interesting Roundtable topic. Let me explain (and apologies for the caricature I make to illustrate my point!). There are ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWe gathered around the counter in the dim and flickering candlelight. Shadows danced in the corners, and though I felt safe among the soldiers and Derkeethus, I couldn't help but imagine figures hiding in the dark shadows. The sensation of being watched never quite left me. "Marcellus, escort the ...
Posted Paul
byHere we go with another Friday Round Up of what's new and happening on The Skyrim Blog Elder Scrolls Online Poll Result & Analysis Last weeks poll on The Elder Scrolls Online sparked a lot of debate! The results are in, and this is how the poll ended up. Now, there are quite a few comments that ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI got to my feet and paced the small stretch of carpet before the hearth. My heart beat wildly in my chest as the image of my horse and my friend lying unmoving on the ground swamped my mind. The carpet whispered under my shoes as I turned about, almost losing my balance, to face the fire. Then t...
Posted Paul
byHere is the first 'official' video of The Elder Scrolls Online—a documentary-style introduction to the game, presented by members of The Elder Scrolls Online Development Team. This video covers the basics of ESO, including a first look at the game’s Elder Scrolls-style combat system, massive PvP b...
Posted Paul
byBit of a false start this morning, but here is this weeks actual Deathmatch Apologies to established members, but since we are constantly adding new people I think the rules need to be explained once more.... This weekly event is a way of thinning out the less popular builds in the Character Build ...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byO Astrid, how did it ever come to this...! I’m wordless, speechless, full of sorrow and disgust, thrown to the limits of my sanity. Well this truly is a long story, and it all comes down to Taarie. That stubborn elf made no reaction when I came to her, wearing the amulet of Mara. I had everything,...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byWoah, buying a house wasn’t as easy as I thought. It is just that typical Nord hassle they make out of everything to make them look more important. Well, it doesn’t work for me. I know what they are... I walked to Laila Law-Giver the Jarl of Riften to announce that I’m willing to buy that slightly ...
Posted Paul
byThis week Kynareth has chosen the epic story of Razzelas, penned by resident loremaster Vix. Who's to say what spark lights the flame of avarice in man's heart. How far might one go to possess what they covet? Would that desire span the seas, climb the tallest mountains, descend into the deepest pit...
Posted Piper Jo
byTo: General Tullius, Commander of Imperial Forces in Skyrim From: Luciana Henriette, Imperial Agent, Retired Re: Whereabouts of Commander Durz gro-Ushal General, It has come to my attention that certain inflammatory accusations have been made to you about me, such as that I married a deserter from...
Posted Zachary Elric
byEven though the Dragonborn dlc looks amazing it's still only going to be a 20 dollar dlc and we were told there would be expansions as big as Shivering Isles, do you think we will get a huge expansion like Shivering Isles and if so what would you like to see and how do you think they can tru...
Posted Ponty
byHere's part 5 of my Dragonborn Trailer analysis. Use the previous/next post buttons at the bottom to move through them. Stahlrim armor and weapons! Yes! Also see the armor of the person he's about to kill - looks like an armored robe of some sort. Rieklings! With spears! And boar mounts! Many of you...
Posted Ponty
byHere's part 4 of my Dragonborn Trailer analysis. Use the previous/next post buttons at the bottom to move through them. The Dragonborn here is fighting a monster in Apocrypha with a new cool-looking mace. Might be the same monster we saw from the first shot in Apocrypha. Funny tentacle monster in Vv...
Posted Ponty
byHere's part 3 of my Dragonborn Trailer analysis. Use the previous/next post buttons at the bottom to move through them. This reminds me ALOT of Divayth Fyr's tower in Morrowind. The general style, the levitation tubes, the Dunmer fellow on the right, and more notably all the Dwemer stuff scattered a...
Posted Ponty
byHere's part 2 of my Dragonborn Trailer analysis. Use the previous/next post buttons at the bottom to move through them. Some sort of settlement - we can see members of multiple races here, and notably very Dunmer buildings. Also note the Morrowind-style potions at the stall on the left. Also the vol...
Posted Ponty
byHere's part 1 of my Dragonborn Trailer analysis. Use the previous/next post buttons at the bottom to move through them. Here we have the player coming into some sort of settlement, probably Raven Rock. I don't recognise the banners on the right, but they look rather animalistic. Perhaps it's Raven R...
Posted Paul
byWatch the trailer for Dragonborn, the next official game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Dragonborn will be available for download for 1600 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE on December 4. Give your views here, and dissect this trailer to see what we can learn HT to Dieter for pointing me to t...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks poll pulls us back into Skyrim and asks for your favourite Daedric Artificact As you all know there are 16 of these one-off items placed around the land of Skyrim, all can be obtained via their relevant Daedric Quest. But which is the coolest and most useful? Vote in the poll and tell us ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byQuintus scrambled back on the bed until his head hit the post behind him. Grunting in pain, he clutched the back of his head momentarily, raising his other arm to shield his eyes. "Please! Don't hurt me!" "What? I'm not going to--" Derkeethus' voice rasped in a confusion we both shared. "Please! ...
Posted Paul
byHere we go again with the Character Build Showcase, and this week Ponty has chosen The Swordthane Build by Paul England. Ponty writes: A high quality RP build inspired by the Beowulf legend, Paul England has brought us a character that both plays well and fits perfectly into the world of Skyrim. It...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byJust before sleep took me, the footsteps retreated into the city, and a small figure slipped through the doors before Derkeethus could catch him on foot. We stood before the gate, green scaled hands wiping down Nael in an effort to ease our boiling blood. And then the heat and rage eased, and Nael...
Posted Paul
byIn a few days we will hit the one year anniversary of Skyrim Our recent poll showed that the game is still amazingly popular, as a tested by the continued growth of this site. Inevitably, however, people are increasingly turning to other games. We've already had a thread about 'Dishnored', and someo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe tundra reasserted its dominance over my vision and my stomach clenched in anxiety. Someone's following Derkeethus. I worried if he would be attacked in the twilight on a stale horse and with little to no sleep. I hoped the pursuer only wanted to let him know someone was watching. Glancing at...
Posted Paul
byBlog readers opt for Psiijic Order for new DLC Faction Just over 1000 people voted in our poll about adding a brand new faction to Skyrim via a DLC. Here is a chart of the final result It was a close run thing most of the way, but the Psiijic Order pulled clear of the Thalmor over the last couple ...
Posted Paul
byOK folks here goes with this week's Deathmatch. We pit four Character Builds from the Bloodworks up against each other in an all-out fight to the finish. Only the winner is guaranteed to survive, although any other builds that make it to 10 'likes' will also be saved from the chop. These are the co...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Slow down, Tormir. I can't keep up," I wheezed, hobbling along behind the woman. My heart thundered in my chest from the effort of maintaining her long stride. She turned with a huff and tapped her foot impatiently on the cobbles in the road. When I reached her, I had to look up to meet her eye...
Posted Paul
byThis week the Blog of the Week is 'The Eye of the Wind' by Kyrielle. Now I'd better start with a warning: if you're going to read this series, then you'd better brew a large pot of coffee and make sure you have plenty of free time. At the present time, the series - which is still ongoing - runs to ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWhiterun's main street stretched before me. Heavy breathing chuffed through my ears, drowning out the steady beat of the smith's hammer and on-going repairs to the shop up the street. For a moment, all I saw was the neat, carefully mortared bricks of the road, then the blue-slated houses whirred t...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to this week's Character Build Showcase ,where we turn the focus on some of the high quality builds that you can find in the Character Build Group. This week, Ponty has made the selection, and turned the spotlight on The Revakriid, a dragon hunter build by Easily Remember Here's what Ponty h...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byImages bombarded me as soon as my eyes closed. Memories and thoughts--fragments of the world I barely recognized. Sounds came to me in a garbled and indistinct dialect, as if I floated in deep water. And then I was floating in a tank filled with a low, red light. Skin stretched over a candle. A ...
Posted Paul
byOK, its time to talk together about The Elder Scrolls Online? For one thing we need to decide whether this game will be covered extensively (by which I mean actively seeking out content, rather than just allowing members to mention it). For this reason I am going to start a poll - today, rather than...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the Friday Round up, where we gather the various bits of site news together in place each Friday. Weekly Deathmatch This weeks Deathmatch is now over, and resulted in a conclusive win for the Dark Warden. Additionally the Mystic Paladin attracted enough attention to get over the 10 'like...
Posted Paul
byWelcome back to another of our Weekly Deathmatch feature - where we take four lesser known Character Builds from the Bloodworks section of that Group, and pit them against one another in a deadly fight to the finish. This week Mason and Ponty have both sent me match ups. So this week we're running ...
Posted Paul
byBig thanks to Kynareth for sending through another 'Blog of the Week' nomination - once again turning the spotlight on one of our many talented writers on the site. This week we focus turns onto one of my favourite Antipodeans, in the guise of Charlie. Not is she a regular contributor to the site, s...
Posted Talos
by:The setting is a small settlement, north of Daggerfall, nestled in the Wood of Cylane; gentle wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys; two Breton men, Aramais and Guierre converse on their way to the river
Posted Eviltrain
byWARNING: Some mature content / lascivious wordplay 8th of Frost Fall, 4E201 Nephili settled into a seat at the Vilemyr Inn and waited for a young Nord male to arrive. At the Temple of Mara's request, she had traveled back to Ivarstead to intercede on behalf of two young lovers seeking each other's e...
Posted Talos
byThe following is the diary/journal I've kept from October 22, 2012 until December 32, 2012 ... It is dated in the Tamrielic fashion, for both RT (Real Time) and GT (Game Time)... It will be all if my exploits, in regards to Stealth... I will have three companion diaries: Warrior, Mage, and Ranger, r...
Posted Paul
byThis week, the poll is about factions in Skyrim. Let's just suppose that Bethesda were going to either develop one of the lesser factions in the game - or even introduce one from a previous Elder Scrolls game - then which do you think it should be, and why? The 'why' is question that really interes...
Posted Paul
byFor this week's Character Build Showcase, Mason has chosen 'The Agent' by Rune Red to put into the spotlight Here is a melee fighter that carries no weapon and wears no armour! Impossible, you say? Not at all. Read the role playing notes that Rune Red provided with the build You have unswerving loya...
Posted Paul
byWelcome to the 'Weekend Roundtable', the weekly feature where we discuss important Elder Scrolls related matters over the weekend. This week, I'm still playing 'catch up' after being away all week - not only with the site, but also emails, work stuff, phone messages, as well as piles of washing, iro...
Posted Eviltrain
by7th of Frost Fall, 4E201 “Priestess.” Priestess of Mara, Dinya Balu, looked up from her ablutions and saw a young Breton woman standing before her. She wore a mages habit, her boots were caked with mud and the lines of her face spoke of exhaustion and bedragglement. Wiping her hands on a dry rag, s...
Posted Knowledgeable Wanderer
byAuthor's Note: Before we begin, I'd like to point out a few things about my story. One, while it is the central location in the beginning and will be returned to often, much of the story will NOT take place in the province of Skyrim. Two, the story takes place as if both Dawnguard and Hearthfire are...
Posted Jonathan Y
byThe story so far... My name is Mormont. I've been a wanderer in the lands of Tamriel for many a year. And the majority of those have been spent in the confines of Cyrodill and under the lock and collar of Imperial order. My story so far has been a long journey (for that atleast I can be thankful) bu...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks poll is one that we've actually had before - but its also one that we need to do periodically, if no other reason than to check that this site still has a purpose! So we are asking 'Are you still playing Skyrim?' Look over the options in the poll and choose the one that most fits your cu...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI trembled all over, shaking violently, tears coursing down my face and I collapsed with a splash into the stream. My breath whistled in and out of me in a damp wheeze as I gasped for air, clutching the center of my chest as a dark greenish pus leaked between my fingers. I was took terrified to lo...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI was pinned to a rock for several minutes, as the behemoths fought each other up above. Breath rattled in my ear, drawn between teeth and the arm that held me in place carried the entire weight of the person behind me. Eventually, the trumpeting of a mammoth followed by a stampede of heavy footst...
Posted JustCallMeKade
byAs the unaware Brynjolf was busy packing up shop I took this time to strike, Quickly and silently unsheathing my dagger from my hip, I sliced the rope between his belt and coin purse, The coin purse was heavy, this would for sure get me to Cyrodiil and a room at the Tiber Septim hotel for a few nigh...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWe followed the giant back to his camp, his feet shaking the earth with each step. Our progress was painstakingly slow as we crawled across the plateau leveling the hills with the plains. To the east, the land stretched for miles and miles of gold and brown grasses and shrubs. By the time we reach...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs the quiet of the gorge reasserted itself, followed by the sluggish rattling of chilly grasshoppers, we prowled the camp, recovering arrows and shifting the dead from the road over to the camp's bonfire. There we laid the dead to be consumed by flame. Our last corpse was a man Derkeethus pierced...
Posted Paul
byWe had a lot of fun with this final poll in our week long recap of poll results. We asked 'Which NPCs do you most want to punch in the face?'. Here are the results: What we talked about on this thread were the NPCs that were just soooo annoying that you just wanted to smack them hard! And, as we c...
Posted Paul
byAs we continue recapping poll results this week, we turn to the topic of 'followers'. Of course not everyone is in favour of carting around what sometimes can be a very annoying 'follower' - and indeed that option came top in the poll as we see in these results: So, just over a quarter of you don'...
Posted Paul
byOf all the polls we've had in past months the one that attracted the most attention was one that posited this question: 'If Bethesda were to add another weapon type to Skyrim via DLC, then what would you like it to be?'. Discussion was lively, and 1435 people voted in the poll. Here are the results:...
Posted Paul
byAs we continue our series on recent polls, we come to a recent poll which asked the question 'Which creature do you hate most in Skyrim?'. Just over 1100 people voted and here are the results. The first point to note is that only 4% of you voted for all the other creatures combined, so I obviou...
Posted Paul
byThis week, whilst I am away on holiday, front page content will be a series of scheduled posts that give the results on some of our most recent polls. I've selected five polls that received huge numbers of votes for us to have a look at. I hope you enjoy these posts, and remember that the new weekly...
Posted Paul
byTime for another of our weekly Character Build Showcase, where we turn the spotlight on one of the high-quality builds that are in the Character Build Group. This week Mason has selected the Akaviri Bloodlord. Here's what he had to say The Bloodlord has nearly everything I look for in a character. S...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byHalf an hour later, the sun was higher and our weapons restrung, oiled, and sharpened. We both felt that it would come to a fight, though I hoped we wouldn't have to risk our lives against a well-defended fortress. With the brighter light, I scouted the area and found a slope in the rocks we could...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA voice drifted down to me from a very far distance. "Henny..." I looked through eyes which were no longer under my control, and watched the landscape slowly roll by as the stony hills of the Reach leveled and dwindled as they met the plains. At present, the sun was setting, lighting the sky with...
Posted JustCallMeKade
byHello Guys and Gals, Kade here. This is going to be the headquaters of the life, Death and anything else relating to Robyn Dailey. Robyn Dailey is a mischievous young woman, and a very talented thief, she lives for pickpocketing and theft of any sort just to feel the adrenaline pulse through her bo...
Posted Eviltrain
by7th of Frost Fall, 4E201 The young Breton ran through the darkness without thought or care of where she went. The autumn forest whipped past her body, tearing at her legs as her mind tumbled over, end over end. The vampires in that cave had wanted salvation and they had begged Clavicus Vile to free...
Posted Paul
byWay back on the old Skyrim Blog site we had 'weekend roundtables' as a matter of course - and they proved popular. So I thought it would be cool to bring them back onto the site. Remember these 'roundtables' are for sensible and intelligent debate. One-word replies, ill-considered responses or any ...
Posted Paul
byI've now introduced all of the weekly features that will make up the rolling program of content to be on the front page of the site. For anyone who wasn't really keeping up, this is the weekly menu Sunday The Character Build Showcase Monday The Weekly Poll Tuesdays Adventures in Modding Skyri...
Posted Paul
byLast week we introduced the new Thursday Deathmatch series - a fun and interactive way to highlight forgotten builds in the Character Build Group - whilst also thinning out some of the builds that really aren't worth keeping around. This week the Thursday Deathmatch pits four lesser known builds fro...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWhen I awoke some hours later, the briarheart was gone. As was my pack. I searched the room frantically, trying to find any sign of where it had disappeared to or who had taken it. There was nothing. Scrambling into the main hall, I cast about, looking for Derkeethus, but he was also no where to...
Posted Paul
byLast Wednesday I introduced the new 'Blog of the Week' feature, with recommendations by our avid blog reader Kynareth. This week the selection is one of the older blogs, in that the story finished some time ago and won't be added to. That's a good way to remind people that we have had blogs here on ...
Posted Paul
byDid you know that somewhere around 10% of Skyrim players who play on PC will never use mods? That's a pretty strange statistic, given that lots of people buy Skyrim on PC specifically to create, use and experience a modded version of the game. Why the small number of people using mods? I think one r...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOnce inside the Four Shields Tavern, I eased into a chair with some difficulty. My right arm had gone slack, and dangled as little more than a dead weight. Dismally, I plucked it by the sleeve and laid it on my leg in some semblance of normalcy. The skin was clammy and hot, while frost rode down ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWe started down the street and had only gotten a few dozen paces before we saw the bridge. It arched over a great chasm dropping hundreds of feet until it reached the water. The bridge was ancient, crafted into the likeness of a massive dragon's spine with a stone sculpture of a dragon's head leer...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI woke up with my body burning in a constant blaze and squeezed into something breathing. My right hand was pressed against soft beaded skin interrupted by a thin break. For a moment I lay there, feeling quite comfortable, if not very feverish, until the toking of a raven reminded me that I was in...
Posted Paul
byAs you already know, Thursday on The Skyrim Blog will now be the day for the Character Build Deathmatch - a fight to the finish between two of the unheralded builds that reside in The Bloodworks section of the site. But I wanted to have a way to feature those quality builds that have risen up throug...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs we trotted down the path, the burning in my hand increased into an unbearable fire. The rushing of the river became tempting, and I plunged into the water, heedless of the temperature. I dipped my burning hand into the swift current, sighing in relief as the chill numbed the skin and eased the ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI watched as the muscles under the skin rippled with each strike of the hammer, and when the man half-turned to quench the blazing metal, a gaping wound stared out of his chest. The wound had been sloppily closed with leather thongs and something sat nestled in the flaming red cavity. Dark veins s...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byInside the cave, my sense of foreboding only increased. There was a strong, lingering odor of bodies, goats, blood, and waste. My face contorted in disgust as on the tail of this wall of scent, I caught the faint musk of sex. Animals. That's all these men were. Animals. Not even my people in ou...
Posted Paul
byHere's the first of new series for Saturdays.... 'The Video of the Week' It's the weekend. Time to chill. And time to enjoy some of the amazing creativity of those who have put Skyrim into the artistic blender and come up with funny, crazy and just plain bizarre videos. This is my choice for this we...
Posted Nathan Rybnik
byIt truly is staggering what a lack of discipline, and an overabundance of superstition can cause on the battlefield. I began my assault in the predawn hours of morning, hoping to catch them by surprise and partially neutralize their superior numbers, though I failed to account for how much attention...
Posted Nathan Rybnik
byFort Hraggstad... entry exam or suicide mission? Did I perhaps offend? Or are their ranks so swollen that perhaps they send people out with little odds of success, figuring that if they win, they gain a prize thought unobtainable, and should they perish, it is one less mouth to feed? I suppose I'm s...
Posted Paul
byI've got two pieces of news for this Friday... Firstly we have a brand new Quiz up and running. This one is all about Magic. Yep, we've all used plenty of magic in the land of Skyrim - but how much notice have we taken of what is going on? Head on over to the Quiz - or just click on the link in th...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAfter following the scattered, meandering tracks for the better part of an hour, we came at last to a well-worn footpath in the mud. Here the tracks were fresher, cleaner, and made with less care. For a moment I wished Jorin were here to sniff out the trail of strange humans, but seeing as he was ...
Posted Nathan Rybnik
byThis day has proven insightful, it's lesson: Do not tamper with the dead. I was sent out this morning by Lady Elisef's steward to investigate a cavern nearby Dragon Bridge. Turns out it was infested with necromancers and undead, worse yet they were conducting a powerful ritual to bring the ancient s...
Posted Nathan Rybnik
byOOC: I have altered the events of the game slightly to delay the main quest a bit, and to better fit the reasons my character went to Skyrim in the first place Where to start? I had no idea that my first day in Skyrim would be so... chaotic. I arrived in Helgen as planned, it was the closest milita...
Posted Kynareth
byElara walked Dorthe back to her empty home. The little girl placed her hand on the doorknob and turned to look up at Elara. “I leave at first light, Dorthe, and you are welcome to join me,” Elara soothed, tucking a loose strand of hair behind the girl’s ear. Dorthe bowed her head, biting her lip. ...
Posted Paul
byEveryone knows that the Character Build Group has been one of the stunning successes of The Skyrim Blog. Originally conceived by The Nexus, it has been turned into a veritable art form by Mason and Ponty - so much so that Google stats show that the vast majority of people find this site via the Char...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySeveral miles further down the road I paused at a fork marked by a signpost. The post was weathered and scratched with a shard of an arrowhead punctuating the plank marked "Karthwasten". Following the direction of the sign, I looked up the narrow path climbing the ridge to a shallow valley somewhe...
Posted Paul
byToday I'm bringing news of a brand new feature on the site. Every Wednesday we'll turn the spotlight on the creativity and imagination that is displayed by the various bloggers and story writers here on The Skyrim Blog. I hope it will help to showcase a part of the site that doesn't get as much at...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byBlue skies dominated the landscape as we trekked north of the city, passing the tiny farms nestled among the rocks as we followed the river. The wind continued to bluster about even as the sun climbed into the sky and threw the environment into a study of deep contrast. To our right, the river bur...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDerkeethus stooped and picked up the ruby, examining it closely in the sunlight. "This'll do," he said, and turning to me, "We'll need something to barter with, and I doubt you'll want it to be your body. He's said to have a 'way with women'." I shuddered at the thought. "We'll also need to lure...
Posted Paul
byLet's crack open a barrel of the best Black Briar Mead - because The Skyrim Blog has just reached the milestone of having 3000 members. The milestone was reached today, almost one year into our existence as a membership site on the Ning Network. And to think how much agonised on the old site about ...
Posted Jake Dassel
byBleak Falls Barrow. A tomb of the ancients. A tomb of my brothers. Ransacked by bandits. As I made my up to the ancient fortress, Two lowlifes accosted me at a crumbling watchtower, standing tall in the snow. The poor fools drew steel and charged with disregard to their own safety, hoping to scare m...
Posted Eviltrain
by9th of Frost Fall, 4E201 The southern gates of Riften opened, its hinges groaning in protest at the stranger passing by. Nestled in the Fall Forest against Lake Honrich, Riften was in ancient times, a fishing village used to ferry goods into and out of Skyrim. Once the walls were built signifying t...
Posted Paul
byHello everyone Those of you who've been here for a while will recall that I've been on a self-imposed hiatus from The Skyrim Blog for a few months. That came about because of some personal and family issues which needed to be my focus over the Summer. But now its time to emerge out of hibernation a...
Posted Kynareth
by“Delphine? An inn-keeper? I think I have heard everything now!” Esbern’s throaty chuckle echoed off the wooden walls of the porch of The Sleeping Giant. Elara glanced at the peaceful idyll of Riverwood; the clanging of Alvor at the forge complemented the steady buzz of Hod’s mill. The Breton cau...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byLeaping up the stairs two at a time, I left the stone palace and Ondolemar behind. My mind was a maelstrom of thoughts and arguing voices as I loped through the city. "Your father was a fanatic." No he wasn't. Was he? Whenever I had asked why we left Valenwood, the answer was always different. ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byStill feeling fairly querulous, I wandered the city for a while, following the stream downhill through the city. Eventually, the rill terminated in a large, contained pool shaded by wooden scaffolding. The hot tang of molten metals hung in the air, and the sharp ring of pickaxes against stone rebou...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI awoke with the feeling of my brain sticking to the inside of my skull and a massive headache rolling all the way down to my stomach, which clenched and cramped disconcertingly. With a groan, I turned over on the bed and lifted the thin sheet over my head. I felt a hand tighten around my waist an...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWith a heart of stone resting in my chest as a heavy weight, I left the Temple of Kynareth only to be greeted with the very symbol of my loss. A great tree stood leafless and lifeless in the square, its grayed branches clawing at the sky in apparent agony. I walked towards the tree, ignoring curio...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThin light falling into my eyes. Derkeethus muttering nonsensically. The feeling of being pulled out of my body. Cold snow inside my clothes. The metallic smell of blood mixed with vomit. Something has died in my mouth. "It's her!" A voice, young and familiar. "Not the one you've been pining e...
Posted Kynareth
byBright sunshine sparkled off the newly fallen snow as Haakon’s Colovian leather boots crunched merrily on the path to his father’s Bruma home. By Stendaar, my head hurts. He had forgotten how much mead a Nord could consume. He knew Onmund felt worse due to the special something he slipped into tha...
Posted Kynareth
by“You have performed well, my son,” Aron Rammligr praised Haakon, thin lips stretched over sharp white teeth, fingertips steepled over his well-polished desk. Haakon felt one knot loosen inside, as his father seemed to be in one of his milder moods. “So Orin’s daughter remains our major obstacle,” ...
Posted Kynareth
byBruma, Cyrodiil Haakon finished picking out tiny stones and bits of debris from the hooves of his grey steed Hrol and picked up a brush. It was an unwelcome surprise to see his father’s standard outside their mansion in Bruma, as he was still reeling from the pain of seeing Orin’s body in the Hall o...
Posted Juniorrat
byHey guys! As you may know, I play on Console. And as anyone who writes Backstories and plays on console knows, Taking pictures for your Backstory is normally out of the question. What with having to use a digital camera and shooting the screen (unless you have a game catcher). As you may also know,...
Posted Juniorrat
byMissed the beggining? Part 1 Wolf Girl of Skyrim 3 14 years later. “How many?” asked Kovu. “Six, I think.” Replied Nika. “Seven. See the stag behind that tree there?” Raam thought at Nika. “Go away. Get out of my head!” “Sorry sister, I’m a bit invested in here. You realize...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs we stood at the end of the path gazing across the white expanse, clouds formed and crystallized around us, shielding the world from our eyes. Snow still fell, but I could barely tell as it blended so perfectly with the clean white of the sky. Kneeling, I let Jorin out of my pack, knowing I woul...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byDear Amber, No words can express on the emotion I felt on reading your note. Not a single moment has past by when you haven’t been in my thoughts. To read that you were not living happily ever after saddens me greatly. How I wish I had gone with you to keep you from harm. By the time this not...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byWe followed Arngeir out of the cavernous hall and into a barren courtyard. Snow still fell thickly around us as we marched our way across the slushy, frozen ground. I was grateful the old monk walked with a slow, steady pace as I could feel exhaustion pulling at the corners of my consciousness. T...
Posted Juniorrat
byMissed the beginning?: Part 1 Wolf Girl of Skyrim 2 “Your breath stinks!” “You barely have any fur, and the bit you DO have is longer than half the trees in this forest COMBINED!” “Your so ugly no one is gonna wanna be YOUR mate!” “I’m NOT ugly, you’re just mad cuz you’re ADOPTE...
Posted Eviltrain
by6th of Frost Fall, 4E201 The Caller stepped back from the table and languished in her frustration. An apprentice brought over a clean rag so that she might wipe the blood off her hands; another brought her a cure potion. In front of her lay a dead Imperial vampire, its viscera on display and nothin...
Posted zulfir
byI've had little time lately to play Skyrim, although a part of this has more to do with feeling disappointed with Dawnguard then necessarily being busy (though I am). And just reading about Hearthfire's concept, when modders have done things as extraordinary as Moonpath to Elsweyr, just reinforces t...
Posted Juniorrat
byWolf Girl of Skyrim “How can we just leave her here? She will never survive without someone to take care of her, we should go back to town, see if someone will take pity and raise her.” A ragged and travel worn blonde Nord female said, following an equally ragged and travel worn dark haired No...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA pale light filtered through the clouds when I next opened my eyes. The fire had long since burned down to a fine, white ash which mingled indistinguishably with the snow. Chilly air crawled up my spine and I turned to see Derkeethus huddled in his cloak several feet away, poking desultorily at t...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"4387...4388...4389..." Our feet crunched thickly in the snow as we ascended the mountain. Over the last hour the path had become less steep. There were even places where the walk was completely level and the steps stretched out in rough-hewn flagstones. At this height, breathing became increasing...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAzura dusted the dawn sky with her rosy blush and autumn's breath chilled us as we approached the Path of Seven Thousand Steps. Shivering, I draped my hood lower over my face, but it did little to keep the bite away. Derkeethus and I trotted over the stone bridge as the river coursed wildly below ...
Posted Andrew Roberts
byIt was a cloudless night and the full moon was shining bright and red. All was quite save for a cow that mooed loudly somewhere in the village. I stumbled over the bridge taking in the scene around me and found myself staring into the river feeling very thirsty. I stopped for a moment and took a bot...
Posted Eviltrain
by~ 30th of Hearth Fire, 4e201 Lydia chose to walk 'oblivion's path' with me. She doesn't know what she's saying but it seems housecarl is a duty that cannot be abandoned. I am both relieved by her presence and worried just the same. She distracts me from certain thoughts and forces me to engage the ...
Posted Brittany Graves
by(Introductory Note: My character that I made for the game is named Darkstorm. I thought it would be good to change her name to make it sound more authentic. I did some research for Khajiit names and saw Dar- "thief" and Va- "to be" and it was basically my character. I also thought the name Darva sou...
Posted Kynareth
by“[And then] Perrif spoke to the Handmaiden again, eyes to the Heavens which had not known kindness since the beginning of elven rule, and she spoke as a mortal, whose kindle is beloved by the Gods for its strength—in weakness, a humility that can burn with metaphor and yet break [easily and] always,...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byBard “So this is where we will be sleeping?” Mairenn asked happily while stroking the thick material which lay on the bed. “Sleeping, eating and writing, in fact everything.” Amber answered. “Amber this is the best news; I can’t tell you how grateful I am. What ever you need I’ll...” Amber turned ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOver the next week I roved Eastmarch hunting, replenishing our arrows, sharpening our weapons, stitching cloaks out of hides with the assistance of Tormir. I still didn't know where we were going, but winter was coming and the journey would be harder; wherever we went. It was the beginning of the l...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund slouched in the corner of the Winking Skeever, staring through the raucous crowd, his mug of mead untouched. He was biding time until an Imperial caravan left for Cyrodiil, and trying to cope with the ramifications of who his father was. The singing, dancing, and inebriated crowd blurred as ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDerkeethus went ahead, checking each tent for Legate Hrollod. After several minutes of wandering around the camp, he found him sitting on the edge of his bed, drinking hot mead from a copper mug. We stood at the entrance, and I wondered how you knocked on a tent. Did you tap the flap? Or strike ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byImmediately, we mounted the horses once more and headed out across the plain. As there was little time to lose, we passed out of the village behind the apothecary and went cross country over the rocks and through warm pools. Above Jode loomed behind Northwind as we passed an old fort whose tiny win...
Posted Jake Dassel
byPROLOGUE----- A single guard stood watch over the sleepy village by the river, watching the sun set, the man was unaware of the small figure slip through the gate, heading towards the inn. "I shwear! ash big ash a houssh!!" A burly, blonde nord in a leather jerkin wrapped in a blue sash was regalin...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
bySmoke drifted from the communal fire, banked to over-sized proportions to aid the residents in their fight. They wore only the clothes on their backs, and wielded pickaxes, daggers, or other farming implements. The Imperials were donned with standard issue steel-capped leather armor and wielded sw...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe dinghy reached the southern shore with a thump before sliding along an ice shelf. Derkeethus scrambled onto shore, stretching and flinging water from his tail. Still crouched, I whistled a nightbird's call. Nael and Burrs came trotting up the road, the buckles of their tack jingling sharp and...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byEven in recognizing those truths, even though they were all that mattered at the moment, that still did not change that Derkeethus had lied to me. Had gone into this knowing I would be working, albeit very indirectly, for the faction of men responsible for my father's death and my personal torment....
Posted Eviltrain
by29th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 There were clothes everywhere, dozens upon dozens of them. Shoes strewn about. Shoes lined up. Shoes thrown into dark recesses of the cave. Shirts, dresses, pants, gloves, and hats were scattered throughout the chamber. Numbingly, every one of them was neatly folded and s...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byBound as we were, we marched back across the landscape in single file. A soldier was placed in front of us and behind, and any attempts to speak between us were quickly silenced with rough jerks on the line. The cold air dampened the madness inside my head, and I found myself thinking and seeing a...
Posted Kynareth
byImperial City, Temple District The first emissary of the Aldmeri Dominion to Cyrodiil signed his final piece of correspondence of the evening with a flourish, precisely folded the parchment, and carefully dripped wax on the letter, sealing it with the insignia of his office. He glanced around his s...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI turned to find Derkeethus kneeling before the stone wall, clutching his ears, rocking, and muttering unintelligibly. On either side of him, the stone faces gaped, leaning forward as if to swallow him. "Derk?" Placing a hand on his shoulder, I knelt beside my friend and shook him gently. "Derk, ...
Posted Kynareth
byMarkarth, Skyrim Haakon Rammligr stretched his long muscled body languorously at the table of the Silver Blood Inn. He knew he caught the eye of every woman in the place, though his careful nonchalance would have indicated otherwise. He did not look a day over thirty-five, though he was in fact mu...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byThe days dragged on after Amber had send River her note. Each day became as miserable as the next. Lord Marshman remained in the castle for longer than usual; he hadn’t left since his last return. This made no difference to Amber who was still working hard in the kitchens. Everyday she dreame...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byFor some minutes, we wandered through an endless maze of chambers, each one lined with shelves holding the long dead. I shuddered at the thought of such bodies lying around. That they would be left to molder in these empty tombs instead of being committed flesh and blood and spirit to their famili...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byHeading westward through the snow, we crossed the River Yorgrim. Here the mists had frozen into strange shapes on the rocks and bridges, causing them to look as if they had been carved from ice. In some places, we saw frozen clouds of mist sparkling in the sunlight. Ephemeral gems of lost value....
Posted Eviltrain
by28th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 Alva sat in the darkest corner of Moorside Inn feeling rather piqued. Lurbuk, the tone-deaf bard, was scraping his lute nearby as a few guards were finishing their meals before returning to their rounds. The first, was no bother. The big Orc was dense and oblivious and oc...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byBy mid Frostfall, I was able to walk for long periods of time. My ankle still twinged when I attempted to do anything strenuous, but I could walk and that was enough. I knew our time in Windhelm was coming to a close, though I still had no leads on the White Phial. Nurelion had mentioned it in pa...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byHeading down the hill, we came to the dike leading into Windhelm. The ground was covered in thick, muddy slush and the grey stones did nothing to lift the cold feeling over my heart. A passing guard regarded my friend with an expression of disdain. "Leading this one to the market, eh?" she asked....
Posted Jake Dassel
byAs we loaded up on supplies, Ralof had questions,"Who are you? I've never seen one with such skill and ferocity in battle who is also a healer of your caliber! I have only heard tales of men such as you in the oldest of tales." I chuckled, "Believe it or not, but I come strait from those tales, my f...
Posted Jake Dassel
by"Get down!" Ralof hissed, "He may come back!" I looked up in the sky, but the dragon was already winging gracefully over a far-off valley, presumably looking for more villages to devour. "I still can't believe we made it out of there friend," Ralof wheezed as he leaned against a tree, "we should ma...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byOur hunt resulted in no success, though the hunters did not seem ready to give up just yet. All they would say on the way back to camp was, "It's still out there." "What is?" I asked. But they wouldn't answer while we were still looking. Jorin seemed particularly on edge as we headed back to camp...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs the dragon's body erupted into flames, I, once again, removed the creature's heart. I felt it still beating like a trapped bird and the power of that creature seeped out of its most vital of organs. The thumping of the heart filled my head until I thought it would burst, and I felt compelled to...
Posted The Shadow
byI woke up on a carriage, I didn't have a clue where I was or how I got there. My head was throbbing and sharp pains ran through my neck and down my spine as I turned my head to look around. "You've woken up then," said a man in blue armoursitting in font of me, Ralof I think his name was. My throat ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDawn was just beginning to break when we mounted our horses and started down the path. I had intended to go with Ahkari along the road to Windhelm, but when we passed their campsite it was gone. The khajiits never ceased to amaze me with how seamlessly they could disappear from a place. There was...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe day began to close and the fires of the city were lit when I walked up the steps to the Temple of Mara. Maybe it was that encounter with the young Bosmer that put me in mind to visit this place. It occurred to me that if there was any being that could assist me in controlling the strange shift...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"So none of these symptoms sounds familiar? None of your clients reported feeling this way after they took the contaminated potions?" I asked, exasperated. "Oh, no, deary. Those reactions were quite different. Oh, they would come in here moaning and groaning of stomach aches and all kinds of malad...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by"Your cousin shouldn't be that hard to find. He's probably the only Argonian here." The market was milling with people of varying races, all jostling for positions around stalls. Near at hand was a Dunmer selling rare trinkets, though most of them looked like knock-offs. I spotted a couple of a...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund drank in the scent of pine trees and freshly turned dirt, filling his lungs and bathing his mind in happy memories of the playground of his youth. Not like the tense moments spent with his family. “Da picked a damn inconvenient time to die,” Onmund observed out loud. “Maybe Ma just needs a...
Posted The Shadow
byThe force of Alduin's blow knocked me to the ground. I looked around, desperate for help. The heroes of Sovngarde that had so courageously followed into the final battle with Alduin had vanished from my sight. I can feel something warm running down my chest. I know it's blood. My armour is so dented...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byDerkeethus ran ahead, firing arrows into the bodies of two bandits that came out to meet us. Yet, as we were running in, a pack of wolves from the other side charged the same bandits. For several moments, a three-sided melee opened up. Teeth flashed, weapons slashed, armor clashed, it was a cacop...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byI must admit to a considerable degree of relief upon seeing the watchtower standing tall and formidable on the hill. Especially with the sun bright and the birds soaring overhead. "There must be a village ahead," I said, peering about. "Hmm, there's supposedly some place called Shor's something-or-...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byBefore we even crested the first slope, a misty, chilling rain sifted down into the creases of the world. I shivered, and donned an oilskin hood. Derkeethus, however, continued to hum some nameless tune with a smile on his face. "Ah, nothing like cool water between the scales, hmm?" I shivered a...
Posted Shield
byThis is some ive been working on for a little bit hope you guys like and if anything tell me if i need ANY kind of improvement. The horrid screams echo in my head as I watch my family being slaughter in front of me at that instant I thought it was a dream that I will wake up from, but every time I ...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byAs the sun rose behind a veil of clouds and the day became hot, we reached the base of the hill. Closer to the rocks, the air was unbearably stuffy. A pervading stench of rot and sulfur stuck to the insides of my nostrils. "I'll be smelling this for days," I grumbled. "No worse than that cave you...
Posted Kynareth
by“[A]nd he was Pelinal the Third, though whether this was because some said he was a god guiser, who had incarnated twice before already, or that, simpler, he was the third vision given to Perrif, anon Alessia, in her prayers of liberation before he walked among the quarters of rebellion, is unknown....
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byA chill breeze crossed with the underlying heat boiling out of the pools. Grey light slowly bloomed in the northeast. Derk, Jorin, and I crept out onto the flatland, feeling for all the world like the first beings to walk upon the earth. We were exhilarated, determined, bright, alive, and afraid....
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byEvening fell about me as I traveled the road to Darkwater Crossing. The air was thick with moisture, and as I passed out of the shade of the trees, a mist descended, obscuring distant plateaus and turning them into wavering mirages. I thought of the little girl and wondered if we could even help he...
Posted Andrew Roberts
byThe light of day was so bright after the darkness of the cave that I was temporarily blinded. There was a roar from above and Hadvar swore under his breath and dragged me to the ground. As my sight returned I could see the black dragon flying away from us to disappear into the distance. We were high...
Posted D.L.Stephens
by*Note: This is a rough draft and has many spelling and grammer mistakes. Comments welcome good or bad I want your input* Day #2 The time is 7:13 when I awake. My head feels like a there was a minor mammoth stampede across it. After splashing my face in cold water I gear up and leave the Sleepi...
Posted D.L.Stephens
by*Note this is all a draft I realize their will be many errors in spelling and grammer, comments welcome* Vormund the Hammer - Tales of a Vampire Slayer Skyrim Journal Rules One life only no reloads. When Vormund dies his adventure is over forever and Vampires will reign forever. Must sleep, eat, ...
Posted PedestrianCarrot
byThe forests were still. It was as though Valenwood itself had frozen, mourning in anticipation of the events about to pass. She was bent in a crouch, high up and hidden by the shadows cast by the draping greenery. One hand was wrapped about a branch above, more for comfort than for fear she might fa...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journalSundas 21th of last seed 4E. * Apparently Thornar Silver-Blood captured Madanach; the king of the forsworn and put him in his jail Cidna Mine. Thornar hoped to control the forsworn through Madanach in chains. So this is obviously the person who is behind all of this forsworn business...
Posted Jake Dassel
byThe warrior dragged the door shut as flames continued to engulf the unfortunate souls still out in the courtyard, I looked to the warrior, who was in conversation with the lord from earlier. "Jarl Ulfric, could the legends be true? was that really a dragon?!" the young man didn't want to believe it....
Posted Jake Dassel
bySovnegarde holds no place for cowards. As soon as the thief's name was called, he made a run for it, spineless wretch didn't make it twenty feet. A priestess of Arkay approached the headsman's block and had just started our last rites when one of the young warriors shoved his way past the guards o...
Posted Eviltrain
by28th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 Inside Folgunthur, Nephili stood before a giant wheel of stone, a last obstacle before the final chamber. An unusual keyhole in the shape of a depressed claw sat at its very center and surrounding it were three concentric rings, carved with ancient symbols. The obstacle h...
Posted Jeebus
byThe Wasteland Wanderer Go to the bottom and play the video for desired effect The Wanderer, a simple being of the wasteland. Struggling to survive against the mutant abominations and raiding clans. With only the gear he can fit in his backpack, and his loyal dog, he travels the wastes, doing the one...
Posted Kynareth
by“That he took the name “Pelinal” was passing strange, no matter his later sobriquets, which were many. That was an Elvish name, and Pelinal was a scourge on that race, and not much given to irony. Pelinal was much too grim for that;” The Song of Pelinal, Volume 1 ...
Posted Jeebus
byFirst, I don't know if this is in the right section, so let's just get that clear. I was thinking about character builds, and then I started thinking about fallout, combine them and you get fallout 3 and new vegas character builds, so what if we had a link in the groups section linking to the fallou...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journal Sundas 20th of last seed 4E. * So I was on my way planning my little break in when suddenly a man gave me a strange note. Looks like more work. This better be worth my while. The man I met calls himself Eltrys. He simply asked me to uncover evidence surrounding a woman beeing murder...
Posted Jake Dassel
byI awoke to the rantings of a prisoner, bemoaning of his misfortune, I glared up at him, with a bleary eye and attempted to knock him off the wagon, when I noticed my hands were bound, and my armor stripped. As I got my bearings I noticed one of the nordic warriors I had aided staring at me smiling...
Posted Jake Dassel
byThank the gods the old landmarks are still intact, without them I would have been lost hopelessly in the wilds. Skyrim is still as untamed and dangerous as it was in my time, I'm gladdened to see some things have not changed. Along the path to Darkwater Crossing, I met an amusing sight, Three hun...
Posted Shadowscale
byAt first, I basked in the power that being in his presence bestowed, but then my head started clearing. I thought about what I knew about Molag Bal and his history. Having thoroughly studied the history of the vampires after becoming one, I knew of our origins. Of the torture Molag Bal had unle...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journal Sundas 19th of last seeed 4E. * This area is a wasteland... I was hoping to find some remedial herbs outside Markarth but all there is to this place is pebbles, stone and hungry wolves hoping to feast on my flesh. I should probably head back before it gets dark. When exploring the c...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journal Sundas 18th of last seed 4E. * Mission complete and payed well enough to buy me some new gear. The job was risky though and almost got me killed. These "forsworn" were tougher than I thought but a few cuts and bruises haven't stopped me before...
Posted Eviltrain
by~ 27th of Hearth Fire, 4e201 I have searched the Arcanaeum but no solution has presented itself. Two days have passed and the horrid urge holds me in its grip. I don't want this but I fear the coming madness even more. As I search for a better answer, I can only think to treat it as a kind of custo...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journal Sundas 17th of last seed 4E. * Markarth... The city is corrupted to the core. People killed on the streets in broad daylight. Guards with obviously hidden intent. I should probably stay uninvolved for the time beeing. Nevertheless I have a simple job planned for this evening that re...
Posted PedestrianCarrot
byMeet Tai, my Skyrim character. That is in fact her full name, Tai. Sometime back when she was fresh from the Bosmer womb she’d recently popped out of, still crawling between the branches of Valenwood forest....she had a longer name. Tai has become short for something, though that something has been ...
Posted Robert Andersson
bySendai's journal Sundas 17th of last seed 4€. * Hammerfell is not what it once was. After the great war everything changed. Life in Hammerfell is no longer suitable for a woman with my skill set. So I accepted a new Al'akir post within Skyrim. With all the turmoil going on around here they will not ...
Posted Robert Andersson
byThe Adventures of Sendai * Ah! After finally installing all the awesome mods I need it is time to play through the whole game once and for all. Before starting I thought about doing two things. First of all I thought it would increase the fun a great deal by recording the whole adventure through pi...
Posted Shadowscale
byThe first few weeks were terrible. Many a merchant and traveler fell to my hunger. However, I came to terms with it fairly quickly, long before I could actually control the urges. This is because I also killed vigilantes and other vampires, and I had a dark nature to begin with. I never had bee...
Posted Codey Fauber
byTulius motioned me to a side alley. Following him I asked, "What do you mean by 'the possible slaughtering of my personal' army?" Tulius countered with a question of his own, "Your army fights like you correct?" "Yes sir, General!", I replied. "I see.", he began, "too bad." I asked another question...
Posted Eviltrain
by25th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 As soon as the Breton and the Nord had returned to the College, Nephili immediately made her way to the Arcanaeum, while Lydia fell into her bed, already asleep before feeling its embrace. Her Thane meanwhile buried herself in one book after another with an urgency that c...
Posted Codey Fauber
byI have arrived at Windhelm and to my surprise Rika's troops might actually be battle ready. And while i adore speeches i think i will tune out Tulius' ranting. Alright time to storm the gates of Windhelm! Finally! My muscles tens in my sword arm as I practice a few swings. A second later an arrow...
Posted Codey Fauber
byI have been waiting at fort Amol for two months. TWO MONTHS! I should hope that Tulius' new message is orders for the march on Windhelm. I do have to admit though, I am a little saddened for the end of the end of the Stormcloaks. Not that I have pity for them, HAH! Had I my way the heads of anyon...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
by“And here you are.” “Here I am.” We sat with the pole sticking out of the ground like an antenna, unmoving. Nary a twitch the entire morning. The fish simply weren’t biting today. We packed it in and went inside for lunch. “Did you ever find that elixir?” “No. By the time I was able to trave...
Posted Shadowscale
byI was born late in the night, in a small cavern southeast of Gideon, on the thirteenth of Second Seed, 1E413. I am Argonian, born under the sign of the shadow, raised in the ways of stealth and murder. A shadowscale. My true name has long been forgotten, so I have gone simply by the name "Shado...
Posted Kyrielle Atrinati
byThe last time I saw the trees of Valenwood, my father was able to carry me around on his shoulders and horses were still giants. When the whispers of the Aldmeri Dominion became loud enough to hear in the streets, my family left our homeland. We made our way north along the Niben until we took up ...
Posted Kyle Lopez
byThe pebbles on the floor rumbled, soldiers lost their balance and, as had been the case several times, my eyes had been deceived for one more time, a dragon as black as the night, as large as a tavern, flew over the mountains, and landed menacingly upon the tower. For a brief moment, we made eye con...
Posted Eviltrain
by3:01am, 25th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 She could feel them. Softly cosseted behind her lips. This isn't... it can't be... Erandur quickly walked over to help Nephili back on her feet. "It worked! Mara be praised! You vanished after drinking the Torpor and materialized on the other side. I have never se...
Posted Niko Repo
byWhile me and Harvar were walking, he started making use of the time and explained the situation in this province they call Skyrim. Discussion included everything from what that gagged man back in the carriage had done to the civil war in the land and economy. What a mess I have been shoved into... T...
Posted Kyle Lopez
byI rubbed my eyes, and shook my head from side to side, weren't these Dwarves extinct, I had heard stories about them, but never in my days thought I would actually see one physically. I asked him what he wanted with me, he simply replied 'get on the carriage, and you shall find out', foolishly, I st...
Posted Kyle Lopez
byNever would I have believed that I survived the waves of daedra crashing upon Cyrodiil, never would I have believed to witness the end of the Septim bloodline, most certainly could not believe that the mighty Akatosh was on our side to defeat Mehrunes Dagon due to Martin using the great power of The...
Posted Eviltrain
by12:20am, 25th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 Erandur and Nephili entered the library and found a party of Orcs along with Vaermina's followers shaking off the dissipating Miasma. Spread out across the upper and lower levels of the library, the one's on the upper level awoke first and faced their enemies agai...
Posted Eviltrain
by10:20pm, 24th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 Lydia was eating a late evening meal of stew and ale in the town of Dawnstar, a fishing and mining village situated between Morthal and Winterhold. Her Thane was working on the same but also listening intently to Erandur, a Priest of Mara who spoke of an imminent...
Posted Simon Peter Creaner
by“Uuuuuh”, the sound erupts from my mouth without me being aware of it, my eyes are clouded, I can’t think straight and for some reason I can't move my arms or legs. As my sight returns, I realise there is a Nord man staring at me, and I begin to panic. I struggle at my bonds but to no avail, I am bo...
Posted Niko Repo
byI remember a room.. A purpose. Soft candlelight and.... a statue. Pain. Searing pain on my face. Someone pushed me... hard. I fell until I lost track of time. After I woke up... glimpses of snow, men shouting and fighting. I black out again. When I wake up I see the sky. Seeing the sky comforts me...
Posted RuneRed
byAlchemy and the Green Pact; it makes alchemy more challenging in Skyrim, but it is still possible for a Bosmer (Wood Elf) to be an alchemist and stay true to the Green Pact. Vix's Part 2 on the Bosmer explains the Green Pact in some detail if you are unfamiliar or wish to know more. If anyone is i...
Posted Eviltrain
byChapter 3: The Night's Calling 19th of Hearth Fire, 4E201 Styrr, the Priest of Arkay, carefully opened the unexpected letter and read the first lines from his mistress. His hands shaking, the Priest set the missive down and thanked the gods for returning him into her good graces. After the disastrou...
Posted Eviltrain
by30th of Last Seed, 4E201 Upon entering the College of Winterhold, the three travelers returning from Solitude found the place was abuzz with news of Yisra's death. She was now the fourth student to die since the 19th of Second Seed. Brelyna broke away to find her master and the housecarl entered t...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byRain starts to fall heavily now causing the dirt to become mud. The workers outside start to return to any job they can do indoors. Amber now begins to hurry pulling up the bucket from the well so she can return to the warm kitchen. She hurries across the castle grounds spilling most of what she ...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byA New Start Many winters have past since the day Amber first walked into the castle grounds. She no longer seeks freedom or knowledge of her husband’s safety. Amber knows Roar will never return to this world, some say she is a lost soul other’s say she is waiting for something. “Come on Amber....
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byReaders--it's been real. What started out, for me, as an attempt to basically play a game I was going to play anyways, take pictures, and ask people to read it, turned into something else entirely. I was surprised to find that, not only did I have readers that actually enjoyed my writing, but also ...
Posted Jake Dassel
byThe cold mountain air went down like a knife in my throat, after centuries of stale, musty air in the crypt, the brisk east wind came as a painful bliss, I lay there for hours, just breathing. My mortal body, however, needed other nourishment, and I soon found my way down the mountain I had ascend...
Posted Ben Trevan
byI remember it well, Battlehorn castle.The long,cold winter nights and warm breezy summer evenings but all that peace couldn't last not while the altmer were in control.They came one evening, a force of 100 against a bastion of 20 I was lucky enough to survive.It was my uncle, I think he was the one ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byMy name is Tralan, I am a Redguard.I work for the Imperial Legion fighting to stop the rebel forces in Skyrim. My small but strong squad force and I were on the front lines of every battle in Skyrim. As the civil war was coming to an end most of the Imperial forces gathered around Windhelm to t...
Posted dovahreid
byA crisp cruch sounded as snow broke underfoot, Nelkir stopped abruptly at my command and I turned to face him. Behind him was a panoramic landscape encompassing snow capped mountains and even a lone dragon flying serenly past the mountains. I called him closer and together we turned to face the grea...
Posted Jake Dassel
byMy name is Sigurd Favnesbane, I was once a mighty tongue, known throughout Skyrim for my voice. I fought alongside the great Skorm Snow-strider in the last Elf war. Although Skorm has been dead for hundreds of years, I still walk among the living. My tale begins when I was assigned to a simple sco...
Posted Eviltrain
byIt was mid-day in Solitude and Nephili lay in bed, looking up at her hand and unable to sleep. She frowned at the calluses forming on her palm, the result of a bad habit of gripping her spells too tightly before releasing them. The Old Man and Tarerane would have chastised her if they could see her...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byDawn approaches as I travel north, toward Windhelm and the end of the war. I pass a few soldiers on the way, escorting a Stormcloak prisoner. I'm not totally sure this is the best use of manpower at this particular time, but I don't need more people getting in my way. So I bid them a good morning a...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy latest meeting with Pajama-Girl is...unsettling. I usually receive my latest target's name with a sort of restrained excitement, but this time I'm less than exuberant. I'm also tired from killing an errant Falkreath guard and a dragon on my way over. Anyways, my next target is someone of importa...
Posted Oscar
byThis is my first blog on this site and figured I would have my go at some fan fiction. Please feel free to comment and critique. I am always looking for ways to improve my writing. Picture by *MRBee30 Prologue (Part 1): They were young, they were in love. They sat on a rooftop ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm back! New episodes rolling out starting Monday (I'm making a backlog this weekend because I'm going to be playing Orcs Must Die 2 all week). ~Clement
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byStill shaken by the sight of a dozen dragons, I stagger into Whiterun some time around midnight to grab a carriage to Riften to see Delvin. The local cult makes another incredibly obnoxious attempt to recruit me. They're just jealous that I'm in tight with the Thieves' Guild and the Brotherhood and...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
bySo it's another long walk out from Falkreath--that place needs a carriage, badly--to get to Riften. I meet an old man by a cottage on the roadside. Something about him gives me pause. I think it's the dead pools of nothing where his eyes should be. I'm almost hypnotized by the weirdness when a wolf...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWhat with singlehandedly turning the tide of a raging civil war, it's been some time since I checked in with the Dark Brotherhood. So I pay them a visit. Astrid has finally decided that listening to the talking corpse upstairs might be a good idea. So she sends me north to some tomb. Not, unfortuna...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byI have no idea how long I’ve been chained up for, I’m still in darkness so have no knowledge on how many days or nights have passed if they have at all. A number of men around me have been driven mad on not knowing their future. Maybe men feel they need to have control of their destiny while femal...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWe're going to hit Winterhold next, so I take a carriage on over there. Everything looks about the same as usual. And yes, I notice the dragon this time. The Stormcloaks are on the brink of collapse and I'm about to drop some serious coin on a new bow--I just don't have the patience for this right ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI return to Rikke--she's pleased with the information I have and tells me it's time to assault the Stormcloaks' fort in the Rift. It's a beautiful morning as I head out, ready to bring war to this peaceful land. Okay, it's really not that peaceful--after the Stormcloaks are gone, the Legion is sti...
Posted Dale Garrett
by"No!" Bluejay said "I can't be Emperor!" Before his pack could answer he had ran out the door of their small wooden shack by the Sea Ghoulas. He ran from Gylish into the Dark Forest. A forest filled with such a thick fog people would lose their way through the forest only a few yards in, wit...
Posted Euphron Vestrit
byHello blogging community! I must say I’m fairly excited that I’ve finally gotten the nerve and summoned the willpower to start my own blog. If you haven’t already guessed it will be about the in-game lives of my characters as I play Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. My characters will eat, dri...
Posted Dale Garrett
byI don't know where this story will go, or who will read it. Whoever holds this in their hands holds the most precious artifact in both Drellian and Nordic history. This is the story of Bluejay. This story holds tales of one long forgotten land, and one tale beyond imaginable. It all st...
Posted Kyle
byTolran awoke in a the back of a rickety wooden cart, slowly shaking his head he looked around noticing that he was slumped in the corner next to three Nords. He sat up and realized that his hands were still bound. One of them started speaking to him. "Your finally awake..." Tolran ignored the blonde...
Posted Duyts
byAUTHORS NOTE: This playthrough takes place OUTSIDE of Dawnguard. I have Skyrim for the PC, so I do not have access to the DLC yet. Also, big thanks to Arthmoor of the Steam Workshop for making the "Live Another Life" mod, which made starting this playthrough so much easier than it would have been if...
Posted Duyts
byWell hey there everyone. It's been forever since I've been on here, but I have started a new story blog that I hope to post the first chapter of tonight. I know I said I would start something new when I popped in a few months and never did, but this one is real. I have already started playing and ta...
Posted Raven63
byHello Reader this is the first chapter to my story I hope you guys like it :-) Since the day I was taken in by my family I knew that I would not be like them. I have no clue where I was born or where my true family is or if their a live. I work in whiterun as a trader and Live in broken fang cave n...
Posted Raven63
byHello everybody as you may or may not know I a pretty new around here I am still trying to work out how very thing works out around here(I am on an iPhone I no longer have a running computer to use) so it might take me a bit... Anyways in an effort to improve my writing I have decided to document my...
Posted konrad hurren
byHi fellow visitors to theskyrimblog. This is my blog post detailing the deaths of each of my Skyrim characters, I will update it every time one dies. But first, an explanation; I absolutely love Skyrim, and ever since I found this site before I even ordered the game (well before its release) I notic...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byEverything soon enough has gone back to normal apart from the fact we now don’t have a captain. Roar and I are still able to sleep inside the Captains cabin mainly because Roar has handed more coins to each crew member but we’ve agreed that once we reach land we are saying our goodbyes. That ti...
Posted Dale Garrett
byHey guys I know I haven't been on in months. I have a reason for that though! I had tons of stuff going on in my life, crazy teachers, ADD tests, taking care of my dogs, even crazier teachers. I finally got back on, and am thinking of starting a story! In school, since about maybe 1st, 2nd ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byDear readers! I am sorry to inform you that due to pressing demands of work in real life, "The Dockworker" will be going on a hiatus of unspecified length. I might be able to drop in the occasional entry here and there, but I think I'd rather just stop for the time being and hopefully resume within ...
Posted Paul
byOn July 1st we started our quest to collectively raise funds to support this site for the rest of 2012 - and just 16 days later I am delighted to announce that the target has been reached. If we take into account some donations made before the Chip In widget was created, a total of 23 individuals co...
Posted Mattimao1239
byI awoke the next morning the sun gazing down at my face. I wiped what snow there was away and packed my camp up. Before I left I decided that I actually needed a place to go and something to do so I took out my map of this country and started planning. Many places on this map were blank and I needed...
Posted Ben
byChapter 2: The Bace They killed my mother right in front of me. I rushed to my dead mother and cryed one of the bandits took me by the arm and dragged me away and the last thing I saw was a fist coming towards me and then black. When I woke up my head hurt. I was in some sort of under ground lair. ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI arrive at the Legion's camp near Riften. Rikke's a tad busy, so I fiddle with one of the camp's warhorns. Unsuccessfully, of course, as lizards do not exactly "blow". Rikke gives me my new orders for taking Riften, and it involves getting information from someone in the jarl's court. So it's a bl...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byHey everybody I was wondering if anybody had any character ideas for me because I want to start a new series my old series wasn't exciting enough for me. I have some ideas but they're not exciting enough. I would appreciate if you(everybody) would give me some type of ideas in the comments thanks! ~...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byFirst off, I want to say I love your (the readers') constant feedback. It's great to see my little experiment is getting such a positive reception, and I like hearing what people like/don't like as this story continues to evolve over time. That said, I notice a lot of people are discussing the mods ...
Posted zulfir
byA small adventure, really. I'm stubborn and prone to wasting time on things I can't change, and my disappointment with Telekinesis is one such example. However, I stumbled upon something I haven't seen documented elsewhere, and even updated the Wikia with this. While I'm not sure why this happens, ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy debt to Dawnstar paid, I continue on my way south to intercept the Stormcloak courier and set about opening the way for the Legion to invade the town. I rough up a local innkeeper for information. Hearing that the courier is already on her way north, I ride ahead, beating her to the intersection...
Posted Eviltrain
byLydia peered over the edge and observed a shadow stroll out of the first tower some three stories below. The light from a nearby brazier gently caressed its edges until a robed and hooded figure stood in its glow. The figure reached out to light a taper and drew flames into a pipe produced from som...
Posted Mattimao1239
byI left the little village of Riverwood after hearing that there was a city nearby. I made my way to the local tavern and had a few cups too many of mead and got into a little brawl with a local. Luck for me it was under a bet, I managed to win and got some good info on some rumors going around about...
Posted Ben
byChapter 1: The raid It was a normal Wednesday evening when it happened. I was only six, a nord and lived in Riften. I was helping my mother in the shop when I hear screams and clashing of swords. My mother rushed me up stairs and hid in the bedroom . Then it fell silent. But not for long because s...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI finish my business in Morthal and make my way back to Solitude, where I check in with General Tullius...a bit overdue, I must admit, considering Ulfric's army was beaten several weeks ago. I also check in with the jarl's advisor, Falk Firebeard, about the message his courier gave me about two we...
Posted Mattimao1239
byConan the Cimmmerian born in the land of Hyboria far away from Tamriel, some would say it is a completely different world. "Conan hated by the rich loved by everyone else" I come from a long line of traditional barbarians, born in a battlefield and the son of a blacksmith. I knew no childhood, by fi...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byI decided to go to the sanctuary outside of Falkreath instead of going to Solitude."Your putting it off again!", I thought to myself. I knew I was putting it off but I found it hard to try and kill my father. When I exited what seemed was an abandoned shack and headed south, I realized the shac...
Posted Juniorrat
by3E-427 Heading east-north-east in Molag Amur, Vvardenfell, Morrowind. Damon and Dante had been traveling for several days, moving across the Island province of Vvardenfell. While at first distrustful of Dante, Damon slowly grew to like the vampire. Despite Dante being nearly thirty years older ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byKarliah and I, our business with the Guild finally over--well, for her, anyways; I'm a bar owner now--head out from the tomby temple place together. But, seeing a nearby bandit hideout and feeling ready to test out my newfound powers from Nocturnal, we part ways. I watch her go, a bit fondly, now t...
Posted Pascal Stiefel
byTheme Of The North is a completly new Skyrim Composition written by me loosely based on parts of Skyrim's "Dragon Born" song. It's about a minute longer than my usual tracks, i hope you'll enjoy. This is a tribute to Todd Howard, Team Bethesda and of course, Jeremy Soule. I'm very thankful for thei...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byWhen we went back inside we talked work. "You will be going to steal a very important artifact from Whiterun", said Ereesei. "Where I what is it?", I asked back. "The Jarl's prized circlet. He never wears it but he does keep it in a case with a master lock. So I would hone your lock picking ski...
Posted Todd
byIn case you were wondering about what the Lyrics to The Song of the Dragonborn are (in both Draconic and English), I'll be posting them here.Draconic:Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin,Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan,Dovahkiin, fah hi...
Posted Eviltrain
byNephili found herself eating her meal amongst four other apprentices in the dormitory the evening of her second day. Despite the bleak beginnings, Brelyna, the Dunmer Adept, had told the other students of what had happened in Saarthal and had suitably impressed them with the young Novice's quick th...
Posted Juniorrat
by3E-427 Inside of the cave Addamasartus near the village of Seyda Neen, Vvardenfell, Morrowind. Damon woke to find himself laying on a small cot situated next to a campfire whose embers were all that remained. Glancing around, He saw the vampire with the Raven hair, Breton by the look of him, si...
Posted Laurent Prevot
byChapter One Beginnings It is odd to consider the case of a living man finding himself most comfortable in the depths of a tomb, in a place where death literally lurks around every corner. Fear of these places is folly to me for I have no trepidation about death, having been around it f...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byIt has been several years since I have written in this journal. I am now 19 in Nord years. I have been having a wonderful life with Nakuma living at Roggard's house in Riften. Roggard died by trying tosolve a little...sabre cat problem. He went out to kill them and he never came back. But, gett...
Posted Laurent Prevot
byAutobiography and Selected Essays Laurent Prevot AUTHOR’S NOTE In the absence of physical necessity or scholastic responsibility I at last have an opportunity to compile some of my scholarly writings — along with a brief autobiography — into book form. These writings span the cours...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byI barely got any sleep that night. I acted like I was asleep in my bed so I could think and lye awake. I thought about me going to this place called Solitude in the north. I thought about what would happen to Nakuma. I thought about what would happen to me if I joined Ja-ree and The Raiders. I ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byWhen I exited the house it was night so I wasn't burned by the sun. That didn't keep me from crying out all the tears I had in me. I started running north in the direction of Skyrim. I was in the woods fairly fast. I was getting very cold and was feeling sick. I guessed it was the side-effects ...
Posted Juniorrat
by3E-427 Deep inside the cave Addamasartus, Near the village of Seyda Neen, Vvardenfell, Morrowind. Pulling Damon behind him, Hjrondir slid his sword out of its sheath and pulled his shield off his back, facing the coffin. Inside was what used to be a slumbering Vampire, Ancient by the look of i...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byI awoke with a cold feeling. I turned in bed and found that Nakuma wasn't there. I thought, "She must be downstairs eating breakfast". I walked downstairs and nobody was there. I panicked. "What happened, I thought to myself, where is everybody?" I walked outside to check. Nothing. As soon as I ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byI awoke from my sweet sweet dreams when I heard Kal yelling "It's breakfast time wake up!" I rubbed my eyes and got up. I walked downstairs to be greeted by Kiru,Kal, and sweet Nakuma. Kiru looks at me funny and and tells me he needs to talk with me. He pulls me into another room and begins to ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byAs I approached the border of Cyrodiil I grew very excited. I've never been out of Elsweyr (not including me being born in Black Marsh) so it was exciting. I was greeted by who I guessed was an Imperial man. He asked me what a child like me was doing wandering alone. I didn't need people knowin...
Posted Juniorrat
by3E-427 Inside the cave Addamasartus near the port village of Seyda Neen, Vvardenfell, Morrowind. "Hurry up, Damon, I don't want to be here when those Vamps come back. Fine-Mouth can't keep them busy for long." "You can't rush this, it's a Process that has to be adhered to, Hjrondir, or th...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byMy name is Rakhem, I was born in Black Marsh as an Argonian egg but raised as a Khajiit in Elsweyr. Everybody hated me, except my foster parents, when I was a young hatch ling. The young cats bullied me and beat me up. I hated it it there. I always went home after dusk and my foster parents tol...
Posted Asclepius
byMen have debated her existence for millenia. Tales about her range from having beginnings as a defiant gardener to her involvement in a brotherly feud which ended in bloodshed to being responsible for the many pandemics that have occurred over time. Only she knows for certain of her beginning a...
Posted Juniorrat
byDamon Kaine Now i've been in some pretty hairy situations before but this one really bites, (Pardon my pun). Yet, the Irony is not lost on me, which is why when I was faced with the executioner I couldn't help but chuckle a little. A vampire getting beheaded? That's just way too old fashioned. ...
Posted Arike The Redguard
byHey guys i didn't get any comments or suggestions for my first try at a story so i thought that you guys could give me ideas for characters so comment on ideas and suggestions so i can write somthing good comment! :)
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm ready to head back to Riften, thinking it's all over--the jerk's dead, Brynjolf's made me the leader of the Thieves' Guild, and I'm carrying more loot than I care to deal with, especially with the sun sapping my strength. While passing through Anga's Mill yet once again, I reflect on this last...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byTripped out in my new Nightingale gear, I take a carriage up to Windhelm, figuring I'll knock off my two Brotherhood targets before heading to the ruins to find Mercer. Shrouded from head to toe--tail excepted--in my gear, I'm a bit more fearless than usual. With Nilsine dead, I battle my way out o...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe arrival of yet another dragon in Winterhold is cause for concern. They may be Ulfric's people, but they're still potential Brotherhood targets. And, well, I still feel bad about Dawnstar. Unfortunately the mages aren't around this time, so it falls to me to kill the dragon myself. Which I've do...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byThe air soon became cooler and a light mist appeared over the dark blue water. Roar stands over me and says. “Time to sleep now, I think.” I agree and we both head down to our hay bed below deck. It was so soothing feeling the ship gently rock from side to side, I felt like a child in my mothers...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy journey to Markarth takes me through a part of Skyrim I really didn't know existed. It's temperate, foggy, and Imperial-controlled. It's not bad. I also meet the first crazy person who doesn't try to kill me on sight. He's kind of cool. So when I get to Markarth, it's more or less just what I e...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byBefore I can find Enthir, I'm more or less roped into attending class at the college. It occurs to me that while I missed the memo on uniform color, I think my hood will still let me pass as a mage. Or maybe not--my heart about stops when the professor tells me I'm going to be demonstrating a ward...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI suppose as long as I'm a vampire I should go about finding ways to mitigate this problem. Also, I'm a complete failure at magic and that unkind gatekeeper at the college will never let me pass if I can't make her stupid "fear" spell. Am I not scary enough as I am?! Farengar seems to think so, rea...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm pretty battered by noon--working in the sun for so long is exhausting. Also, I'm out of materials again, so I take advantage of the recent fog and head out to Riften. I meet a waylaid traveler who seems in need of help. Smelling payment, I comply. And then a bunch of his buddies ambush me. Norm...
Posted Eviltrain
byChapter 2: The College of Mages 22nd of Last Seed, 4E201 Master Sergius Turrianus had watched the gathered students follow after Master Tolfdir to the Saarthal excavation. Standing within the colonade, the old enchanter fiddled with his amulet as if doing so would increase its warmth against the st...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm not terribly surprised that a dragon charges me less than a minute after I take my leave of Karliah. And it's a familiar breed--the same as the first kind I fought. It has friends in the wild. Lots of them. The heaving mountains of fur and muscle, otherwise known as bears and sabres, trap me ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI flee east from Dawnstar, pelted by the stinging wind and the insults from Dawnstar's last survivors. I feel bad about what happened, I really do, but there's nothing I can do about it. I still need to get my building materials from Riften, and Windhelm's got the nearest carriage I know of, so I h...
Posted Julien Hall
bySenégon the Mage - Chapter 3: Into the Keep 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 “We have to move, is there an underground exit leading out of here, Ralof? It would be unwise to take a route outdoors with the dragon still present.” I asked. “Not in this tower, but I know that the Helgen du...
Posted Julien Hall
bySenégon the Mage - Chapter 2: Dragons 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 A Legionnaire grabbed me by the arm and pushed me toward the others. His grip was like a vice, the hands of a soldier with years of hard, repetitious training. My mind began to flood with ideas; all of them revolved around ...
Posted Julien Hall
bySenégon the Mage - Chapter 1: New Beginnings 16th of Last Seed, 4E 201 I had just crossed the border back into my homeland Skyrim. A feeling of comfort filled me, I was home. Although I’d made my centennial trip down to the Mages Guild in the Imperial City for decades now, I still go...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI work through the night and into the morning, cutting the wood I'll need for my newfound housing project. It's surprisingly satisfying to just do some manual labor for a change. No one to threaten me with internal organ failure, no one to set me on fire, no one to nag me about joining a cult... It...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWhile leaving Windhelm, it suddenly dawns on me that Ulfric may have been very serious when he said he'd "see me soon". After all, Whiterun is expecting an impending invasion. I realize that I may very well be the only warning Whiterun will have. I take off running into the forest. I stumble across ...
Posted zulfir
byI'm thinking of starting new builds, but not really sure how to go about them. It might help clarifying I'm interested in less travelled, quirky or unexpected builds. My Blight Priest build was an attempt at that, and now I'm considering other stuff.One is a different take on the Monk/unarmed charac...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI drop off the crown and get my new orders--head to Whiterun with an important-looking sealed envelope. I fiddle with it on my way down to the carriage, but the seal's really, really strong. Clearly General Tullius doesn't trust an Argonian from the Thieves' Guild. In Whiterun, I'm surprised to see...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe dragon who ruined Solitude's weather is a bit weaker than the others I've fought--I ground him easily, although a nearby guard on patrol still buys it. The dragon stalks me through the forest as I hide behind various rocks and trees. I fire off arrows when I get a chance, and take the beast dow...
Posted Paul
byA few weeks ago, when we were talking about whether The Skyrim Blog would continue, I mentioned that my changed family circumstances meant that I was no longer able to fund the running of this site out of my own pocket. To help towards costs, I installed the Ning donate and, in the immediate afterma...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy stay in Riften is quite brief. I pop in to be debriefed by the Thieves' Guild on my operation at Honningrew. The plot continues to thicken...or so I assume, since I'm actually pretty confused by all the Guild's past politics. I'm just here to get my next job, which I'm delighted to learn is in ...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMelancholy hangs in the air as I leave the slain dragon's bones and return to the mill. Its inhabitants being dead, I suppose the least I can do is loot the citizens' homes and make sure that stuff doesn't go to waste. Burdened with the meager spoils of victory--the millers only had about a hundred...
Posted Eviltrain
byThe Argonian had arrived at the Bannered Mare in Whiterun just before the clouds released their cold, and languorous raindrops. He sat at the bar, his back to the room, quietly eating his supper and listening to the evening gossip around the fire pit. One among them was a rather interesting tale abo...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byIt's a cold, spare night as I wander aimlessly in what I hope is Korvanjund's general direction. I meet a giant and ask him for directions, but he just grunts at me, before and after I fill him with my shiny new elven arrows. I stumble upon Korvanjund after a little while, no worse for wear. Legate...
Posted Batman
byThe next Blog in "Your guide to the Skyrim Blog" is meeting your hosts. These are the people responsible for keeping the blog nice and tidy with everything in its correct place. Monitoring their areas for incorrect postings, deleting repeated work and making sure people are being civil etc. They are...
Posted Eviltrain
byNephili's mind was focused inward as she walked down the road, trying not to regret the decision she had made. From Cropsford to Bruma to Whiterun, those in power had unraveled and threatened her life or pulled her away from the one's she loved. The resulting fear and anger had festered inside in f...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI take a moment to watch the sunset while I plan my next move. Dragon detours aside, I'm still on track for Whiterun, as I have business with both the Legion and the Guild in that area. I arrive at Whiterun around midnight, but I expect my contact with the Guild will still be up. I head inside the ...
Posted Eviltrain
byA lone Argonian sat pretending to be in his cups at the Sleeping Giant Inn. A local bard idylly scratched his lute near the fire while the barkeep yawned in the back, keeping watch over the room. Sitting against the wall, the Argonian waited, listening for the footsteps that would come, waiting for...
Posted Joey Anderson
byThe sun begins to set, as I journey into the woodland, trying to find a place to rest for a while. I see a clearing, with a tall tree I can nest in. Thankfully, I am glad for the training I received before my father passing away. I gather up twigs and dead wood from around the area, and begin to mak...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byFour seasons have passed since I said my last good bye to River. He seemed happy enough to start his new life learning the beauty of music and other things. That’s probably why I gave him my necklace, hoping he’d find love; love like I have with Roar. Life round here has been the same for quite...
Posted Master Dread
byIt is all I think about. All I dream about. All that's on my mind: blood. My story starts like this. I am a dunmer who grew up in morrowind, homeland of my people. I am the son of a blacksmith and a maid, but I always craved adventure since I was a young boy hearing the tales of The Nerevarine and h...
Posted Joey Anderson
by(Little warning, there will be a little, erm, gore in this, not to much, so, just a warning)I startle awake to the sound of yelling, my head was pounding, yet I could still see clearly, somehow. "Maybe this wasn't such a good idea to come down here, Cavek." Came a deep, older voice not a few feet aw...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byIn my hurry to get back to Legate Rikke in Solitude, I almost forget about Jaree-Ra, my pirate-marshfriend. I also almost forget about how beautiful nights can be in Skyrim, provided there's a warm current off the ocean to get rid of all the snow. I check in with Legate Rikke and am formally induct...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI approach Solitude, excited to see what it's like. So far, three out of the four cities I've visited have been pretty drab--Riften, Windhelm, and Dawnstar. Rat-infested warrens, snow-blasted stone hovels, and a sleepy pile of shacks on the edge of a glacier. Whiterun was okay. If the pattern holds,...
Posted Joey Anderson
byFirst ever blog post here, and my writing is terrible, so, hope this isn't too bad :) Prologue It was a cold, damp day in Riverwood, the air was thick with mist, and all but a few guards were out this late at night. No one could see me here, I grew up in this town, so I knew where to hide if I di...
Posted Eviltrain
byLydia stood under Gildergreen, it's empty branches casting late morning shadows into the plaza. The naked tree was a sacred symbol of the goddess Kynareth and along with the nearby statue of Talos, represented the heart of Whiterun and its people. A fortunate few enjoyed their leisure under it's br...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWith Grelod dead, I take a quick carriage up to Windhelm to collect from Aventus. I'm dubious of this kid's ability to pay, and I'm not at all wrong. He stiffs me. Badly. And by the time I get back to Riften to pull off my heist on Goldenglow Estate, day's breaking. There's a heavy fog, though, so I...
Posted Frankie Grandas
byWell after my vigorous escape from my beheading I finally decided to follow the Imperials to safety. I mainly chose the guards becuase throughout my travels through High Rock, Hammerfell, and Cyrodiil I have learned that Nords don't side well with Orcs...and magic. Also I chose the guards because th...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byLast Chapter Morning arrived quicker than I’d expected. River had fallen asleep where he sat but I didn’t bother sleeping. I needed a plan on what to do. The Companions are safe as long as I don’t return yet. I need to get a message to them telling them the Hunters plans, at least then they wi...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Twelve By night fall the snow has began to calm down. Both River and I were on foot and Roar was on horse back (stolen horse back) as he was still too weak to walk. I turn and glance over to Roar, he looks so ill. “River we need to get him somewhere dry and warm for the night or he won...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byRiften disappoints immediately. The ubiquitous damp is pretty appealing to a person of my race, but everything else is lame; the thug threatening me inside the gate being hardly the worst of it. The worst is the hyper-alert police force--I do some exploratory surgery on one of the bigger houses, and...
Posted Lolindir
byFRIENDSHIP. Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins. A million emotions fell upon my heart but the most prevalent was horror. How could I have been so easily lured into the den of an enemy spy? ...
Posted Frankie Grandas
byWell my story starts with me being born into royalty, that is if you count being blessed by Malacath "royalty". My name given to me at birth was Malg-Gro-Olog, but changed to Olog after my departure from my homeland. I left because I wasn't wanted by my family, or my fellow kin, for practicing magic...
Posted Eviltrain
byThe sound of four hooves and turning wagon wheels slowly condensed into the ether. An ephemeral sense of 'being', weakly materialized thereafter. I have eyes. She opened them. Colors, in unrecognizable shapes filled the void. Where am I? Looking down, two shapes resolved into two hands. Looking up...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byWith my butt freshly healed with the balm of inordinate quantities of praise, I head to the carriage, ready to take off for Riften. But I'm distracted by the nearby stable this time--looks like the stablehand's clever placement is a good advertising. We haggle briefly over the prices, but the guy w...
Posted Eviltrain
byChapter 1: Skyrim 14th of Last Seed, 4E201 The bitter wind clawed its way through their cloaks as the caravan trudged down the snowy mountain path. Four days of travel lay behind them from where they had crossed the border into Skyrim and somewhere perhaps a day ahead was a town called Ivarstead. T...
Posted Frankie Grandas
byThanks for commenting on the post guys! I really hope you continue following this blog, and if you do continue commenting! If you have the chance, tell others about my blog, because the more comments the better of a story for you, myself, and others! I'm really excited to start. So far the character...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI'm not in Windhelm five seconds before I start wondering why I came back. Didn't I hate this place? It's cold and full of mean people. Yes, yes, I am seriously long overdue getting back to Orthus, but couldn't he have come to meet me? My carriage fees are stacking up and my butt hurts again. I swa...
Posted Frankie Grandas
byOK. So this is my first post but i'm expecting to do a weekly post on this subject. What i'm trying to do with this blog is have you join me in my adventure through the province of Skyrim. YOU the reader will have a say in almost everything I do, from what my name is, to what quest lines I do. For y...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI arrive a little late at Hadvar's for breakfast, on account of the bandit and three wolves that attack me. But I expect Hadvar's uncle and his family will be forgiving--everyone in Riverwood is so happy to be alive, and besides, we'll call it a brunch and eat twice as much.I come inside and take a ...
Posted Lolindir
by*Author's note* Hey everybody, Lolindir here, this is my new humorous in-game blog. I highly suggest reading my announcement about the blog before jumping into it just so you're not completely lost as to what's going on. You can find that page here. Now, sit back and enjoy! I'm new to Skyrim. I am...
Posted Lolindir
byFACADES. Everyone wears some type of mask. The reasons may be different but the result is always the same; eventually we grow tired of the facades and our true selves find a way to break through. I am awoken by the sunlight shining through the window. I can hear birds chirping outside and the cool, ...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Eleven The wooden door was unlocked, maybe the Hunters thought it was hidden well that they didn’t need to lock it. It took a while for my eyes to get used to the dark. I slowly and carefully sneak through the narrow tunnel, making sure I wasn’t making any sound. They say if you are una...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byI break my ankle descending from the precipice. Some wolves offer to help me fix it, but I respectfully decline, fending off their assistance with my arrows. Back below the tree line, I'm completely disoriented, having lost sight of the city I spotted earlier. But after a minute, I catch sight of th...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Ten As I wonder the night streets I take more notice of everything I pass as though I’ll never see these things again. The large tree and its beautiful branches, the healing temple and the inn that my friends and family have spent many wonderful nights together laughing and making fools o...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byThe carriage ride takes all night. I arrive at Dawnstar early in the morning with a sore butt and "Ragnar the Red" playing endlessly in my head. The sight of another dock causes brief, traumatizing flashbacks from my past (abandoned 12 hours ago), but I quickly get over it and begin looking around f...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byMy life begins like this. Trapped in a dank, Amnesia-esque wooden box with nothing but a faux Virgin Mary statue to greet me. It turns out she's pretty cool though, and offers me a chance to relive my life. I choose my choice and, with visions of "Awake" brimming in my mind, I pop into bed, excited...
Posted Clement Bilhorn
byBefore embarking on my Skyrim journey, as many have done before me, I will divulge the following details about my adventure. First, I intend this to be very readable and approachable--low on the text, heavy on the screenshots, per my inspiration from Thingy Person's wonderful "Occupy Blackreach" th...
Posted Lolindir
byGreetings again everyone! I’m having a fantastic time writing and publishing my blog “Finding My Place”. In case you haven’t read it yet, you can find it on my page or you can just mosey on over to the Blog Posts section and find it there. It’s a tragic tale of a High Elf Lolindir living in Skyrim p...
Posted Ponty
by5th of Hearth Fire 4E201 I awoke in the guest rooms of Dragonsreach, Jarl Balgruuf’s hall, with still aching joints and muscles from the previous day’s events. The Priestess of Kynareth had done an excellent job of healing me after I travelled from Windhelm to Whiterun, being assaulted my many of Sk...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Nine Years pass by yet we have hardly aged a single day. Not only am I a member to this group the Companions; I’m also happily married to Roar. Almost every evening I find myself writing inside my Note Book, every time I see myself getting to the last few pages more appear. We all liv...
Posted Lolindir
byINNOCENCE. They say that innocence is life’s greatest illusion. And now my innocence was nothing more than just that, an illusion. I may not be a Thalmor assassin, but I am a murderer now. There was no turning back now. As Skeever opened the door into the barracks, we were met by a surprisingly smal...
Posted Lolindir
byPAIN. I've never felt so much pain in my life. It's a wonder that I survived it all. It seems like I was in that throne room for days. Just kneeling there as that monster had his goons beat me repeatedly. Shouting something about the Thalmor and being an assassin. I tried to plead with him and tell ...
Posted Lolindir
byAlright, so I just found this site and joined up and instantly fell in love with it and with the story corner. I’ve been reading most all of the discussions posted and I must say that they are truly awesome. I’ve also been reading that the site nearly closed down, which saddens me. And I feel like I...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Eight I wake in a warm bed with Roar asleep next to me. It’s been a while since I’ve woken up feeling happy and safe in a bed. My last few times I’ve woken up in a cave or in some sort of danger. Roar’s loud breathing is some how soothing and makes me feel relaxed. I want to move even ...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Seven I grab my belongings and follow Roar out of the inn, the other member stays behind still talking to Gersemi. It’s raining heavily and there are only a small number of people walking around the streets now. He leads me up some stone steps and into what looks like another wooden tem...
Posted Eviltrain
byNephili followed Guard-Captain Jorundhr out of the keep and down past the Champion's Statue into the city below. The caldron's were being lit as night began to fall, and a lull fell over the streets with only a few passerby to break the quiet conversations between the evening homes. Once inside the ...
Posted Eviltrain
byThe Aldmeri Officiate observed the two women entering the Great Hall and smiled inwardly. They acted the part of mistress and servant but he would see soon enough. Count Carvain, having made himself ready, sat reclined into his throne in that peculiar way common to the ruling class. A castle guard s...
Posted Paul
byAs I mentioned yesterday in my post, I have reluctantly added a 'Donation' button to the site. Why 'reluctantly'? Well, I've always thought of The Skyrim Blog as a hobby, and as such its not really fair to expect other people to pay for it. However, due to my well-publicised family issues I now find...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Six As I wonder through the streets of wooden houses and stone paths I flick through my note book. How did this note book not get damaged? I play with the pages and try to tare a little of the corner. It won’t tare, how strange. Why is it that the carriage and horse are burnt yet this ...
Posted Eviltrain
byTarerane watched her student, Nephili, walk out of the house on her errands. She turned aside and began to pace the floor, stopped herself and then chose to sit down on the stairs which she had just descended. Breathing in the air, she let out a long sigh, closed her eyes and wondered, What a fortun...
Posted Paul
by"The rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated" Mark Twain (1897) Big news to announce today people...The Skyrim Blog will not, after all, close in a couple of weeks. In fact we plan to be here for a long time to come. Following my announcement last week there was an outpouring of support, ...
Posted Lex Lightning
byHello Internet My name is Lex, I’m a fellow Skyrim-er and have played since its release. Admittedly, I did stop for about 5ish months, I had played for a good 120 hours, before I began getting bored. I wasn’t actually doing anything, I mean I just walked around doing everything that didn’t involve q...
Posted Matthew Batchelor
byI left Alvors in the morning, and left the village of Riverwood. I had not gone very far before I was set on by wolves. I drew my axes and a long fight began. However I managed to defeat them and took their pelts, these should help me make some bettter armour! When I got close to Whiterun, I found s...
Posted Eviltrain
byThe Aldmeri Officiate, had sat waiting for his audience with the Count since mid-day and his patients had become very thin. Far more important Nedic dignitaries had shown him better manners then this backwoods minor lord. No matter, all Men would eventually be dealt with in a manner commiserate to t...
Posted Annette Bosmer
by“There, there, everything’s going to be alright.” I hear a soft female voice say, while pressing a warm cloth on my face. I begin to fall back asleep when then I remember I’m supposed to be on a carriage on my way to Solitude. “Where am I?” I say jumping up. I look round. I’m in a warm bed in...
Posted Eviltrain
byThree month's had passed since the Old Man had left Nephili in Bruma with the Altmer Crone. Her life had taken an interesting and decidely better turn after she had made her decision to leave Cropsford and follow after him. Despite the uncertainty, a moment of kindness that he had shown her as a chi...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byAs the morning starts to turn into mid day more people start to come into the inn. My wine is no longer making me feel as happy and Windhelms problems start to race around my aching head. We’ve been sat in silence for some time now which gave me the opportunity to write in my note book while Rive...
Posted Eviltrain
byPrologue: A Breton Farmgirl 4th of Second Seed, 4E201 The wiry Old Man sat across from his once colleague and watched the wrinkled Altmer intently. Two cups of Nirnroot tea sat between them as tendrils of steam wafted into the evening air on a typical chilly night in Bruma. Nearby, a young Breton g...
Posted Matthew Batchelor
by(Hi everyone, I decided to start a journal for a new character! Her name is Durash Khagrat, and she is a Half-Orc. Her father was a Nord trader who fell in love with her mother while trading with one of the strongholds. Her father left a few years ago, and soon after her mother died. She is off sea...
Posted Paul
byThe Character Build 'Shoot Out' has finally come to a close - and the winner was The Paladin build created by Ponty. After a weekend of polling, and 466 votes, the poll was locked at 50% each when midnight UK time arrived. Perhaps a draw would have been a fitting result, as the poll was never more t...
Posted Codey Fauber
byFive score men out of eight score were left under my command. Derkeethus is now out finding the body of our latest test failure. I believe his man's name was Holdan Shatter-Cloak. Just one more letter I have to wirite to a new widow. I may have lost sixty men, but the one hundred that survived are m...
Posted Codey Fauber
byI finally made it to fort Kastav. I just decided to bypass the camp and head here with Derkeethus and capture it our selves. The fort has no defences except for the freezing cold. Derkeethus found a small trapdoor outside of the fort and went in to free some supossed prisoners. While I wait for him ...
Posted Codey Fauber
byI finally made it up to Froki's little cabin. Such a small place, it almost looks as though the entire thing could be gone within an hour, were I to set it aflame... I walked inside to find a little boy, Haming, as I recall. He was in Helgen. My my a tough boy he must be to survive that, or a bloody...
Posted Codey Fauber
byThe best, the best damn Legate in the Imperial Legion and I get handed a post in the Rift. General Tulius himself awarded me several medals and a sack of gold and again I got handed the Rift. The Rift is the most boring assignment in all of Skyrim. Now especially that I had already captured Fort Gre...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Three The next morning I wake up alone in the cave, the fire is still going so I know River where ever he’s gone he hasn't been away for long. After a few moments of doing nothing I decide to get up and stretch my back. How I miss my bed now, tonight I will be all cosy and warm back in m...
Posted Batman
byCharlie's Simple Guide to Posting. Posting is great fun and an easy way to let everyone know what you think. But you need to follow the guidelines set down when you are going to post something and more importantly where you are going to post it. BLOGS This area is for the posting of: Announcements ...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byChapter Two It’s night time again. I don’t know how long I’ve been knocked out for all I know is my head is throbbing. I try to lift my hands towards my head to check for bleeding and realise my hands are tied. I’ve been taken prisoner, but by who? If it was by the Imperial Legions then surely...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byThud, thud. I’m woken by hearing bangs on my door. I have no time to put on my shoes and walk across the cold wooden floor shivering. Windhelm this time of year is always cold well colder and anyone who lives here should be used to the cold. But yet I happen to be shivering not from the cold bu...
Posted Annette Bosmer
byThis is my first ever Blog, so here goes....... Well after saying I couldn't see myself starting again due to believing I should choose only one path in Skyrim I now actually have started again. This time as a Nord, and if I'm being honest she's stunning!!! My dunmer in Skyrim tended to rush thro...
Posted Kynareth
byWell, I have decided to continue off the main skeleton of my story by writing shorter entries about other characters, attempting to keep within the bounds of TES Lore, but also fleshing out some of the NPC’s that Bethesda has so amazingly created. I also am trying to explore some other ideas in it,...
Posted Ryan R
bySolstheim, sometimes spelled Soulstheim, is an island to the northwest of Vvardenfell and east of Skyrim. Despite being in the general area of Morrowind, its climate is more that of Skyrim. Unlike the other islands of Tamriel, it is not part of any province. The Empire has a small foothold at Fort F...
Posted Andrew Roberts
byWhen I awoke I was on a cart and my hands were bound. I quickly realized my armor was gone and I was wearing rags. As I looked around my vision swam and a million small hurts assaulted me all at once. There were others on the cart, three Nords also bound as I was. One of them, who was seated across ...
Posted ricardo maia
bySo, everything ends as it had began. I’m again bound to the scaffold, and this time I’m guessing no dragon will appear in the last minute. What can I say, about the Penitus Oculatti… they are really that good, though not good enough to protect the Emperor from a poisoned arrow through his throa...
Posted Ponty
byMusic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLT9o2tK1FM 4th of Hearth Fire 4E201 “Argh, what’s happening?” “Where am I now?” It felt like I’d been asleep forever, being whisked between dreams and nightmares – from destroying the entire Thalmor army single-handedly to fending off waves of Argonians pouri...
Posted Dale Garrett
byI am finally back! I'm not popular though... I don't care! I have been playing other games, (mount and blade) and skyrim. I am grounded for grades, (still not out of school) so no skyrim for me! Wish me luck! I recently posted an idea so go check it out! How has everyone's skyrim going! Any g...
Posted ricardo maia
byHaving baffled the scouts who chased me through the frozen wilderness, I crossed the river at night and took refuge in a little and almost unknown Boethiah’s temple, located in a hidden plateau, less than twenty miles far from the now wasted Windhelm. I entered the sanctuary and sat in a dark c...
Posted ricardo maia
byOh, my people, what have I done to you? I was nauseated at what I saw, Mother. My vengeance was finished, my hate was satiated, and now I was looking at my leftovers. The streets around me were filled with bodies of every race, age and gender - nords and dunmers, men and women, adults and...
Posted Andrew Roberts
byThe trek into Skyrim was supposed to be straight forward. We'd hike over the mountains and head for Falkreath. There we would stay at the inn for a few days, resupply and then head for Knifepoint Ridge where Nelso had a contact who could help us lay low for a while. It was a nice simple plan. I like...
Posted ricardo maia
byThere was nothing but them - no land, no light, no life, no choices – nothing but them... and the others. There was no one to count time, but that doesn’t mean it moved faster than it moves now, so there was also boredom - just Them, The Others, and Their Boredom – infinite boredom, relentless...
Posted ricardo maia
byI always had a plan! I haven’t told you anything about the details, mom, because I was afraid you might object to some aspects of my planning, since it involves… well some dubious actions. But now is the time for decisive actions, and I’ve decided to tell you everything, because I remembered wh...
Posted Duyts
byHey, guys! Remember me? So sorry I haven't posted in about two months. Honestly, I lost interest in Skyrim and lost muse for my blogs. However, after coming on here, re-reading some of the comments and my blog posts, I want to write them again. Thankfully, I never deleted the Marja, Tobias, or Dar'Z...
Posted ricardo maia
byI was careless, mother, and I was caught. After finishing my work of sealing a 10 years pact of non-aggression with the Morag Tong (that was the best I could get from those blood-thirsty maniacs), I lingered too long, renewing some old contacts and making provisions for the day of the reckoning...
Posted Paul
byA couple of weeks (in the Chat Room) ago I promised a review of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and - finally - here it is. Kingdoms of Amalur is an action RPG from Big Huge Games (formerly THQ), drawing on the design talents of Ken Rolston, one of the major people involved in Morrowind, with lore inp...
Posted Andrew Roberts
byI grew up in Bravil with my father Muzgnok Glorzuf, he was once a mighty Orc and fought as a mercenary against the Dominion but was wounded when they took the Imperial City. He was taken to Bravil where he met Narol Uzuk an Orc healer. They spent many months together before Narol fell pregnant. I wa...
Posted Titan
bymusic too accompany the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=googWn5OuTo Deal With The Dagon Part 3 As I enter dear riverwood Im startled too see,Well wishing fools Stood there welcoming me , What fools ha they believe I'm like themWhether dutiful wife or trustworthy men, They have no clue of my ...
Posted Rumpelfugly
byMy character known only as Prisoner, has defeated Alduin and restored order to Skyrim. After 130hrs 3mins of real time, I have completed the main quest. It was bittersweet to be sure. It was nice to be done with the main quest, but the final battle with Alduin was a little too easy. Visually, it was...
Posted ricardo maia
byI prayed to Lady Mephala - or is it Lord this time? you can never be certain when it comes to the Manyfaces - not because I loved her, though I still did, nor because I expected to find any mercy on her cold heart, which I certainly didn’t, but because I knew the Webspinner would be interested...
Posted Kynareth
byElara slid on the bench next to Delphine. “Where is he?” Delphine kept her glance on her plate and responded tersely, “Do you have my proof?” Elara sighed and pushed away from the wooden table and stood up. “Has anyone seen a very tall Nord with robes similar to these?” Elara asked the inn loudly...
Posted Kynareth
byElara’s eyes scanned the crowded inn from the doorway, searching for Onmund’s familiar dusty blue hood. Her eyes met those of Corpulus Vinius who motioned her over to the bar. “You looking for your Nord companion?” the inn’s proprietor asked and he added in his next breath as he saw Elara nod, “He ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byStepping out into the warm Sun I was surprised how strong I felt. Breathing deeply of the fresh morning air I smiled for the first time in an age as two children ran past playing tag. My weeks off mourning had obviously had more of an effect on me than I thought. My armour didn't ache or pinch in th...
Posted Paul
byLast week we talked about making a few changes to the site, just to freshen things up a bit. I'm now able to announce what has been put into effect. Here goes.... GROUP CHANGES Skyrim Wallpaper has been deleted - you can now post wallpapers in the Skyrim Art Group so there's no need for the separate...
Posted ricardo maia
byThat’s what I learned from Brinjolf, Mother - things in Windhelm are getting harder every day for our people. With the wall barracks crowded with rebel troops and the increasing food shortages, threat of starvation next winter is becoming a more pressing concern. And who is to blame for this di...
Posted Piper Jo
byTurns out it’s pretty difficult to buy rope in Markarth. If I were on the coast, I’m sure I could have found what I wanted, but here in the interior, I searched for a day and a half, and finally found myself at the stables, buying, of all things, leather braid. This isn’t the stuff we used in the ...
Posted Phoenix The Fiery
byPain. Relief. Pain. Relief. Pain wakes me up out of my stupor, burning, destroying, consuming my concentration and composure. I think my puffy, bloody wound is infected. I touch my leg and nearly scream in pain. Yes, I am infected. However much I hate to do this, I must go to town and find an apothe...
Posted Batman
byA Few Skyrim Speculations (Written 20/4/11-22/10/11) (pre-Skyrim speculation) written in response to the suggestion that Necromancers might play a bigger part in Skyrim and if it was at all likely that they could have a guild. (you are greeted at the heavy set mahogany doors by the look of him a re...
Posted Batman
byFor Bilbo (Written 2/11/11) Swift as the wind you move through the trees, the small cloth sack bouncing against your back a reminder of why you must move as quickly away from the town as you can. Your success gives you and extra boost of speed to your already incredible pace; soon you will be well c...
Posted Batman
byFor Samuel (Written 1/11/11) “Forward!!” the commanding officer shouted to his troops that lined the ridge. As one the line surged forward, the pounding of their horses’ hooves upon the ground sounded across the plain like a low rumbling thunder gaining momentum and sound as they beared down on thei...
Posted Batman
by(Written 31/10/11 *Crunch, squeak* the sound of the snow compressing under your boot echoes loudly in the otherwise silent valley. You wince at the noise, hoping that it hasn't given you away. After what seems like an age and nothing has happened you let out a sigh of relief, check your footing and ...
Posted Batman
byFor Blake O Rafferty, (written 22/10/11) In and out, in and out you pace your steps in time to your breaths, the over head sun is hot but the cool south winds temper its rage, it will still be some weeks before the snow is able to last past the dawning light, for now you just contend yourself with a...
Posted Piper Jo
byMorosely, I sat on my stone bed and cracked open a couple of the spell books I’d purchased from Calcelmo. Smoke curled from the pages as the letters burned themselves away, making me long for a cigarette. “Muffle” sounded like a good idea, and I understood it in principal, but I didn’t have the na...
Posted Kynareth
byI know, I know...I said that my final post was my final post in Elara's backstory. Yet somehow I found myself missing the writing, missing the characters. So I have formulated a trio of entries to take me to my current gameplay impasse, due to a glitch. I tried to do something with these three ch...
Posted Phoenix The Fiery
byI ran to the forest as fast as my legs could take me. I rushed to find sanctuary within the dense, ancient trees of these woods. The day was slowly wasting away as I assessed the situation, as my mother had told me. She was a... mage? Farmer's wife? Witch even? Well, I know she was a harsh, shrewd w...
Posted Piper Jo
byMusic (for Bilal): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nivjYuX4C7s&feature=related For best results, start this music playing around the fourth paragraph. Let me tell you what I imagined would happen in Markarth: I would find the famous scholar Calcelmo, and show him my collection of Dwemer artifa...
Posted Phoenix The Fiery
byAnyone should be able to live in peace. A simple truth, yet hard to fully grasp in your life. I, well, I'm not so blessed. You see, war follows in my wake anywhere I go. I try to have no part in it, but war is something that takes root deep down, not just in the world, but in the heart. War is insid...
Posted Piper Jo
byTwilight tinged the world a peaceful blue when I rounded the edge of a rocky hill slope and caught my first view of Markarth. Dibella must have had a hand in its crafting. The ancient dwemer manipulated the living bones of the mountains to carve their city here, with its graceful columns and towe...
Posted Arnen
byChapter Two The shield slammed into Aelon with colossal force. A resounding clang emitted from the contact of the ring on his left hand as he instinctively blocked the shield, the sound reverberating off the walls of the inn. Aelon slid back slightly as the force of the blow rattled do...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI couldn't tell you how much time has passed since that dark night amongst the Towers of Mistwatch. My daughter and I had made our way outside to find Hadvar waiting with a horse and cart. My wife carefully wrapped in the back. We took our time returning to Whiterun. I don't even remember that journ...
Posted Piper Jo
byI might have known. The Hag Rock Benchmark, which marks the Triple Point of the borders between High Rock, Hammerfell and Skyrim, is located at the top of the Dead Crone Rock. According to Pub 43, this point is accessed via an ancient and abandoned network of tunnels and ruined towers built into t...
Posted Meowmers Khajiit
by16th of Second Seed, 4E 266: I am Meowmers, and this is my journal. Some call me a hero, but others... Well, they think different. Anyways, I am a Khajiit, raised by caravan traders, and a cat who wears KITTEH UNDERWEAR!!! So, I also cook, eat, sleep, drink, craft, fight, do magic, meow, ATTACK TEH ...
Posted Piper Jo
bySecuring the Forgemaster’s Fingers was not as straightforward as I had hoped. When Arob had marked my map, I had assumed she was marking a trading post. It turned out to be a fortress held by Reach natives. Why those skraelings and their hagravens should be stockpiling the stuff is a mystery to m...
Posted Sweet roll junkie
byFreedom. All Anya could think about. Though she had plenty of time to think while rotting away in her jail cell. "Useless" she proclaimed out loud, as her fingers began to sting from her tight grip on the lock pick. She had only been in here for 3 days and was already beginning to feel the effects o...
Posted Joseph Carrino
by"I'm not alone out here,” I say out loud though the wind distorted my words so I hear “I'm not lonely here.” Which is of course a lie. The warmth of the fire rejuvenated my mind. My bones though young and vital, ached with more pain each passing moment. I momentarily think of the warm plains of Whit...
Posted Piper Jo
byDushnikh Yal Stronghold (59o 47’N, 35o 10’W), is one of four legitimate orc strongholds in Skyrim. (My definition of legitimate has changed since I got to Skyrim. I now define any settlement that does not respond homicidally to all visitors as a legitimate settlement.) I have looked forward to vi...
Posted Paul
byIt's been a funny old week on The Skyrim Blog hasn't it? We had the 'Cicero incident' as it was called by one member. No sooner had that died down, than we plunged headlong into the whole dust up over in the Arts Group. Funnily enough, what happened seems to have galvanised people - we've had more p...
Posted Caz
byHis back story... He is a renegade imperial, run out of Cyrodil for the unnatural experimentation of living humans, and try to ressurect his lost love... His necromantic proweress appeared when his mother died, he was age 4, as the only family he had, he became frenzied at the gods and was determed ...
Posted Nick Shelnut
byHey, hey! I'm new to this forum and recently new to Elder Scrolls. Any pointer from vets? Also im doing my deadric quests ( I am a nerd for deadric artifacts, currently running Mace of Molag Bal, Spellbreaker< and the Masque of Clavicus Vile and see no reason to stop) but im having trouble gettin...
Posted Paul
byWell, well, well.... It seems like there has been some shenanigans over in the Skyrim Art Group overnight. I got up and found that various threads have been deleted, permissions altered - and my Inbox is bursting open with messages about what has been going on. Generally, I prefer to keep Administra...
Posted ricardo maia
byI know all these places with my eyes closed – I had to learn how to move through them blindfolded, while Brynjolf instructed me in the secrets to walk unseen and in complete darkness. Now I can identify every district in this city, every alley, every corner, only by their smells and their sound...
Posted Piper Jo
byI must explain the long gap in my journal. I allowed myself to get diverted from my mission, but it was for such a good cause! The native people of the Reach are closely related to my great grandmother’s people in High Rock. Therefore, I have always had an interest in their culture. That’s why, w...
Posted Sweet roll junkie
byBuild: Hybrid Race: Breton Basically I combined the majority of my favorite skills into one character and tried to think of a clever name of course! Conjur whatever you feel appropriate, atronach or undead depending on your skills taken, then sit back and fire arrows as your minions battle on the fr...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe road from Falkreath to Elinhir in Hammerfell crosses the border at 58o 20’N 8o 10’W at an elevation of 6,290’. What with the current political situation, I was surprised to find this station unmanned. The Skyrim-Hammerfell border is marked by a rugged mountain range, and I do not have the nec...
Posted Ailís Haughton
bySome impromptu poetry in the journal title for you all there. I didn’t even know I was so lyrical, as I contemplated life without TES. It’s been an age since I have written, but it’s not from lack of wanting to. It’s just, without adventures to write about, how could I continue on? Alas child, quiet...
Posted Piper Jo
byI have mentioned that my mission includes surveying military ruins and caves. On the road into the mountains south of Falkreath, I found my first cave. This is where my job lines up nicely with my interests. I’m an amateur spelunker (not to mention botanist, naturalist, military history buff and ...
Posted Joseph Carrino
byWe last left Ajiho-Zhago as he recounts his past with the death of his family by the hand of Ufric Stormcloak. The days dragged on as I pondered why they left me, I was the one they were after in the first place, why leave me? Perhaps it was the ultimate punishment? Being alone in the world with...
Posted Joseph Carrino
byI traveled with my family, never staying in one place for very long. The cursed Stormcloaks always hot on are tails. When finally one night they found us I had no clue exactly where but I will never forget the following events. My family seeing an opening lunges forward, now I was young but old enou...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe jailhouse guard is pleasant to me in the morning, so I take that to mean I didn’t randomly transform into a werewolf in my sleep. Alternatively, I did transform, and he didn’t notice. What with the local gendarmerie being entirely made up of crippled ex-adventurers, you have to wonder. Seriousl...
Posted Piper Jo
byMUSIC: Humans are Predators Too by Carter Burwell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TTibck2kEc&feature=related “Sinding, my friend, don’t freak,” I began. “But I’ve been told to kill you.” “And I would deserve it, wouldn’t I?” he replied. “I can’t stop you if that’s what you want to do; Hirci...
Posted Codey Fauber
byDISCLAIMER: THIS FINAL ENTRY IS WRITTEN BY AN ANONYMOUS PERSON WHO WAS AT THE PROCEEDINGS OF DRO-MA'S EXECUTION. THESE EVENTS RELATED TO BELOW ARE EXACTLY WRITTEN TO THE WAY THE EXECUTION PLAYED OUT. Dro-Ma was dragged to the pidium to be granted Dro-Ma's final right...his last words. He came to the...
Posted Codey Fauber
byThey finally caught up with Dro-Ma. They already took Muiri before Dro-Ma got here and now they have taken Dro-Ma. They told Dro-Ma that he is schedualed for an execution in a matter of hours and infront of the entire Counsel. Muiri fortunately will be let live if Dro-Ma puts up no resistance. He wi...
Posted Piper Jo
byMy mission has been delayed for two days, as I sought to retain an assistant and secure the tools of my trade. Even after selling those weapons from Helgen, I did not have enough money. The perceptions of the locals did not help. “I used to be an adventurer like you,” a guard told me. “Then I took...
Posted Codey Fauber
byDro-Ma now knows that there is no hope for survival. The things women can put you through. At any rate Dro-Ma got rid of one problem. As Dro-Ma writes this the bodies of the pathetic Guardians' Lament lie in pools of blood and bone dust. Shortly after the leader met the ends of Dro-Ma's Claws, he fo...
Posted dovahreid
byThe blade thrummed with immense power as I first grasped it, it seemed to eminate strength as it glowed with a captivating intensity. Feeling suddenly whole, I turned to face the boy, blade raised. He looked at me, not out of fear but curiosity, as I studdied him, planning my next move. I asked him ...
Posted Codey Fauber
by.Dro-Ma has new armor now. Courtesy of the vanguard. Dro-Ma expects to be as Silent Moons Camp by next evening. For now Dro-Ma will rest and worry. Just before the Vanguard tracker "fell" into a forge he warned me. He said something that really bothers Dro-Ma. He said, " Dro-Ma you fool this isnt so...
Posted dovahreid
bySkyrim. An entire region laid out beneath me, well most of it. As I awaken from my deep slumber outside of a primitive Nordic Temple I say an unspoken prayer to the Webspinner. Feeling rejuvinated and reinvigorated for another long day I take one more look up at the towering structure of the "barrow...
Posted Codey Fauber
byDro-Ma is being followed! Dro-Ma has seen shadows move where there was supossed to be nothing. Possibly Dro-Ma is a little on edge. Dro-Ma visited Riverwood today. The people of Skyrim seem to not like the Khajiit very much. In fact a woman, her name was Gerdur, threw stones at Dro-Ma. We can all ju...
Posted dovahreid
byBlearily my eyes adjust to the bright lights of their new surroundings....To my right a soldier scurries out of a cave and overhead a dragon fades into the distance....dispassionately i turn away from him, disgusted at myself for the company it appears i am forced to keep. This is no way for an este...
Posted Piper Jo
byMy name is Forrest Pingham, Second Lieutenant, Imperial Geodetic and Coast Survey. My assignment is to survey the borders of Skyrim with particular interest in caves, military ruins and shipwrecks. The list of things my commanders did not tell me about this assignment has grown as long as my arm, a...
Posted Codey Fauber
byDro-Ma broke another bone today. The boulder faired far worse though. Dro-Ma met with HER today. She is so understanding of Dro-Ma, but i fear that were Dro-Ma to tell her about what he is into, she would never see Dro-Ma again. This lovely woman is very nice to Dro-Ma. Dro-Ma knows not why she help...
Posted Codey Fauber
byDro-Ma cleared the mine today. A bandit there had a connection to those i seek. He said the call themselves The Guarians' Lament. It is obviously a name chosen to show false honor. Dro-Ma longs to be with company. The Counsel has forbidden it. A very commonly disliked part of the oath: To consort wi...
Posted Codey Fauber
byLooks as though trouble always follows poor Dro-Ma....My charges were murdered and as i tracked down their killers I was accused of illegally crossing the border to Skyrim. At least Dro-Ma knows where he is. We finally stopped moving. An annoying Nord told Dro-Ma this settlement was called Helgen. W...
Posted Piper Jo
byI can only think it was my fault, though I know Durz would say otherwise. I wanted to go to the College of Winterhold to find peace and comfort. How could anything go wrong in that strong stone castle full of academics with their comfortable beds and magical central heating system? Durz followed ...
Posted Paul
bySo here we are, one year after the site made its first faltering steps onto the Internet on April 1st 2011. What a journey it has been. When I started the site it was only ever intended to bridge the gap between then and the launch of Skyrim. It was constructed on a Wordpress installation on (very) ...
Posted ricardo maia
byShe did something to me mother. I know She did, because now I can hear Her voice so clearly in my head, and I got this feeling She can also hear what I’m thinking too. I try not to think too loud about anything that may offend Her – in fact I try not to think at all - I don’t trust my mind, it ...
Posted Titan
byfor part1 of the saga: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/profiles/blogs/a-deal-with-the-dagon-part1 for better immersion listen too music:http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itMd1_nxfzc&feature=related …As I sit with my thoughts they drift too dear old mum, Iv just came from her funeral the whole ...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byLife is good! My petty luck has changed. While my new friends go on and on about their lack of fortune, meeting the Guild was the thing that turned my luck right! But I honor them and let them have their superstition. My arrival in Riften wasn’t that cheerful. I went to find Maven Black-Briar, who ...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Redbelly Mine Set-Up First Thoughts: Filnjar in Shor's Stone has tasked me with clearing some spiders out of the town's mine. A small mine infested with Frostbite Spiders. Note1: This area is populated with Frostbite Spiders, and they can poison you. Note2: Redbelly Mine contai...
Posted Joe Lacy
byLocation: Shor's Stone A Little Bit of Story: Lydia and I happened upon this quiet village the night after leaving Fort Greenwall, the battle that ensued shortly before had drained us of our energy, and we set up camp near by; we can resupply in the morning. We close our eyes and I listen to th...
Posted Titan
byto acompany reading for deeper immersion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7exPsqt_Z0Y&feature=related This is the story of a young dunmer girl and A meeting with mehrunes dagon too further unfurl ... The girl was cursed and couldn’t take seed, And struck a deal with dagon so she could conceive...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Fort Greenwall Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration/Restoration Ranged: Dwarven Bow of Arching with Dwarven Arrows Armor: Imperial Officer's Helmet, Amulet of Kynareth, Silver Ruby Ring, Steel Armor Set(Minus Helmet) Companion: Lydia: Steel Armor Set, ...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Fort Greymoor Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Falmer Bow with Orcish Arrows Armor: Amulet of Kynareth, Imperial Officer's Helmet, Silver Ruby Ring, Steel Armor, Steel Cuffed Boots, Steel Imperial Gauntlets Companion: Lydia: Steel Armor S...
Posted ricardo maia
by“First there was Chaos and Fire, everything was formless and impermanent, and the Old Spirits floated over oceans of fire and acid, for there was still no water and no solid matter. Because making and unmaking were still the same, things were destroyed even while being created and nothing laste...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Shimmermist Cave Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration/Restoration Ranged: Orcish Bow(Fine)/Falmer Bow with Ancient Nord Arrows Armor: Amulet of Kynareth(+10 Stamina), Imperial Officer's Helmet(Fine)(+24% Magicka Regen), Silve Ruby Ring(+15% Two-Handed ...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Hillgrund's Tomb Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancien Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Steel Arrows Armor: Amulet of Kynatreth(+10 Stamina), Imperial Officer's Helmet, Silver Ruby Ring(+15% Two-Handed Dmg), Steel Armor(Fine)(+24% Magicka Reg...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: White River Watch Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold Armor: Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine), Steel Cuffed Boots(Fine), Steel Armor (Fine), Imperial Officer's Helmet, Silver Ring(+24 Magicka), Amulet on Kynareth (...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Movarth's Lair Set-Up: Melee:Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration and Restoration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold Armor: Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine), Steel Cuffed Boots(Fine), Steel Armor (Fine), Imperial Officer's Helmet, Amulet of Kynareth(+10 Stamina), S...
Posted Erik Eastop
byHi everyone! Feels great to be a member here as I love the elder scrolls and got inspired by all the nice builds everyone has been posting. Seems like a great way to share gameplay experiences and such! Great to be here!
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Orotheim Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Steel Arrows Armor: Steel Armor(Fine), Steel Cuffed Boots(Fine), Steel Helmet(Fine), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine), Silver Ring(+24 Magicka), Amulet of Kynareth...
Posted Joe Lacy
byLocation: Morthal A Little Bit of Story: Morthal, a gloomy, little town in the marshes of Hjaalmarch, the people here speak of mysterious lights and shadows in the marshes at night, and of the mill that appears to be keeping this town on its feet, barely. Adding to the depressing theme, townsfol...
Posted ricardo maia
byAfter a moment of life changing revelation, like I’d just had on entering the Dark Brotherhood, you might even expect all things would just click into their places and my troubles would just go away, like magic. Wrong! Magic can easily burn an undead, or make someone invisible, but it can not m...
Posted James Graham
byI have played the Elder Scrolls series since Morrowind, and Bethesda will always hold a special place in my heart due to there attention to detail, beautiful and original settings, and there standard of raising the bar for other rpg's to study and learn from. From these first few sentence...
Posted Robert Sixta
byIm not sure if it was just me, but i felt that the crafting part of skyrim was a little malnourished. i felt that there shouldve been more in any class involving unviolent measures to level such as speech, alchemy and smithing so that we could be involved in the crafting skills without having to lev...
Posted Ponty
by3rd Hearth Fire 4E201 The early morning’s changing of the guard woke me from my slumber, after hiding out in Fort Hraggstaad the night before, away from the prying eyes of the Thalmor Justiciars. But it wasn’t time to bring the documents back to Delphine in Riverwood yet – I still had unfinished bus...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byI’ve tried so hard... It cannot all be in vain! I left Riverwood some weeks ago. The last straw was Lucan. I was trying to make some business with him, when he asked me about The Golden Claw. He described it as a wonderful, precious thing. He knew where it was and would pay for me if I’d get it for...
Posted ricardo maia
byOne cannot live alone, Mother, you knew that when you gathered all those people around you to rebuild the clans in Winterhold, so that we could fight back the constant attacks coming from those nords thugs. You were powerless by yourself, but when they saw our people backing your leadership th...
Posted Guy Corbett
byWe crept our way up the wide, stone, spiralling and dark steps occasionally broken by a small landing around the inside of the Tower. The air was dank and rancid. That sulphurous stink still seeped in from outside and didn't improve the fragrance. We met little resistance. A couple of bandits patrol...
Posted Titan
byso here he is side profileAnd out 'n' about (finding a very peculiar tree glowing neon pink/purple)Its really fun for roleplaying conan
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Halted Stream Camp Set-Up: Melee:Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration and Restoration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Steel Arrows Armor: Iron Helmet(Fine), Iron Boots(Fine), Steel Armor(Fine), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine), Silver Ring(+24 Magicka) Com...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Valtheim Keep Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Steel Arrows Armor: Iron Boots(Fine), Iron Helmet(Fine), Steel Armor(Fine), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine) Companion: Faendal: Imperial Light Armor, Iron He...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Silent Moons Camp Set-Up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Iron Arrows Armor: Iron Boots(Fine), Iron Helmet(Fine), Steel Armor(Fine), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine) Companion: Faendal with Iron Set minus chest, ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byIt took all of the Scouts, including Hadvar, to restrain me and stop me from storming off into the night. As we sat round the camp fire next to the Caravan the dark of the night had crept in, along with some heavy, low lying cloud. I explained why I had to get there as soon as possible, Altan, my fa...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Redoran's Retreat Set-up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe(Fine) Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow(Fine) Armor: Iron Set with Steel Chest Companion: Faendal (Hunting Bow, Steel Arrows, Ancient Nord Greatsword, Imperial Set with Iron Helm) First Thoughts: This is one of the sma...
Posted Joe Lacy
byDungeon: Bleak Falls Barrow Set-up: Melee: Steel Battleaxe Magic School: Conjuration Ranged: Hunting Bow w/ Iron Arrows and Ancient Nord Bow w/ Iron Arrows for Sanctum Armor: Iron Set Companion: Faendal (Hunting Bow, Steel Arrows, Imperial Leather) First Thoughts: Because this dungeon ...
Posted Joe Lacy
byWelcome To This first page is dedicated to my character profile, playstyle, and "Table of Contents." I will give you fair warning that my guide is NOT set up like most other blogs on this site; i.e. Bilal, Ponty, Vix, etc. I do not tell my character's story through narrative, but rather a "pla...
Posted ricardo maia
byYou know, mom, I have a house in Whiterun now, and a nord maid. Well, she calls herself a housecarl, but come on, how do you call a person of inferior rank and birth who provides services for you without any wage? I remember the stories you told me about life in old Balmora, how rich our clan w...
Posted Ponty
by2nd Hearth Fire 4E201 I awoke to find Delphine waiting outside my room. “I’m going to head up to Solitude early. Meet me in the Winking Skeever before nightfall and I’ll let you know what’s going on.” I nodded – getting into the Thalmor embassy wasn’t going to be easy – but Delphine was the woman wi...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byYou might think Riverwood is a cosy, laid-back and kind-hearted little town, would you? Wrong, it's just small and shaggy, filled with nosy people. I need to get out of here. Which doesn't seem easy, though, as the people here tend to interfere my business all the time. As soon as I had swigged fo...
Posted Morning Mist Hanrui
byNo. No, not Skyrim. This is the last place on Nirn I wanted to end up! How it all went so wrong.. I was quite happily on my way to Imperial city. After Arenthia I had some problems at the border, so I thought I’ll try my luck from Riverhold. Those damned cats would know to look another way as long ...
Posted Piper Jo
byFROM THE JOURNAL OF GHORBASH "THE IRON HAND" GRO-DUSHNIKH I’m not going to go into what I have to do to pick up Lucy’s trail and find Movarth’s lair. Suffice to say that I do, and once inside, I follow the trail of fresh kills until I find myself in a dark tunnel, approaching a well lit and richly ...
Posted ricardo maia
byMy nose told me all I had to know way before my eyes. After a five days journey, I had finally reached the latrine - remember, Mother, how you used to call Windhelm? – Only there are no such things in this city, because the nords here still retain their ancient habit of defecating on buckets th...
Posted ricardo maia
byI had never been on Whiterun before, and I had seriously entertained the thought of just skipping it and going to Windhelm right away, just to check out if there was still any chance to catch the Devil unprepared, but of course I knew that was futile, and besides I needed some provisions anyway...
Posted Guy Corbett
byIt didn't take me long to make my way back up the snow covered road into the valley lined with Pines breaking the mountain range. The road ahead was blocked by the wooden extension of the Fort. The troops location was on the other side of the Fort so I left the road and traversed round through the P...
Posted Piper Jo
byI bash my attacker with my shield. She stumbles and I draw my axe to press my advantage, but Lucy shoulders me out of the way, and pours fire on the vampire woman. Before the woman gets her feet back under her, she lies toasted and smoking on the ground. “That was uncalled for!” I tell her. “I ha...
Posted Ponty
by11/3 I learned the basics of the creation kit and retexturing last night, so I think I'll be doing alot of that over the next week or so. I'll post up my work here and edit it in to the original post as I make more. First up, retextured some silver weapons (model of the Shortsword and Dagger is from...
Posted Batman
byBaBoom! I glance up at the night sky obscured by the dense grey clouds, watching the lightening arch through the roiling mass in time to the beats of thunder. The storm will arrive in a matter of minutes. It has been a week since my confrontation with the warrior, I have changed course and begun my ...
Posted Ponty
by1st Hearth Fire 4E201 Windhelm. A stark and dreary city at the best of times, and this one wasn’t exactly good. After a fairly average night on the straw mattress in Candlehearth Hall, I grabbed a quick breakfast of bread and cheese before setting off to the marketplace. I spent the better part of t...
Posted Zach Aaron
byIve been playin skyrim on my ps3 . Ps3 and skyrim dont go together so well, and ive realy been wanting to get a laptop for skyrim so i can do some of the mods that the mongrel on youtube showed me (check it out btw) but i need a laptop if any of the skyrim players on pc get a new laptop for playing ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe night was a joyous one. The people of Whiterun certainly know how to celebrate. I was concious that I still had a way to go finding my family so retired at a decent time. Stepping out into the Market the next morning I was surprised how well the City had fared in the battle. A couple of houses ...
Posted asgard
byThis is to be hopefully the first of many chapters detailing my new character's adventures. Due to a very busy semester in college, updates may come very slowly. The Tale of Ra'jhad Chapter 1 The raging fire’s angry flames irradiated an amber glow, its warm embrace shielding the patrons from the f...
Posted Guy Corbett
byFirst I would just like to apologise for taking so long getting this next part on the blog. I have had a break from writing. I was posting every other day and it took its toll lol Anyway I hope you enjoy. I decided to stick to using carriages to transport me across the plains to Whiterun. I had a b...
Posted Piper Jo
byFROM THE JOURNALS OF GHORBASH "THE IRON HAND" GRO-DUSHNIKH “Did you notice that burned out house next door?” I ask Lucy as we settle into our room at the Moorside for the night. “Pretty hard to miss,” she replies in a tired voice. “I think it would be worth asking about.” She shrugs. “As good a pl...
Posted Dreema
byThe years passed, and life carried on as life always does. Vilkas and I had children and we continued as Companions, or Blades, or Nightingale – or just husband and wife, which I think we both liked best. Njada left Farkas for another man and after I comforted my friend’s tears, I hunted her down w...
Posted Dreema
byAlduin soared overhead on wings that seemed to span across the sky – my spirit took another dip at the sight of him as he was bigger than he had been before. For a moment, we were all silent as the dragon roared and circled, but I steeled myself. No time for fear – I had a job to do and I would se...
Posted ricardo maia
byAzura knows why, that Halgar man believed we were some sort of pals! and though I did felt some pressing to clarify him on this point: maybe some polite well chosen words, or even a dagger in his back would do the trick, I knew I still needed his help to get out of that dungeon, so I had to le...
Posted Dreema
by(A wood elf walks into Sovngarde - it's sort of its own punchline! I'm letting Dreema speak as she prepares to tell the last bit of her story, and we'll see what she ahs to say with it). When I opened my eyes, I stood still for a moment in wonder. My limbs were all where they were supposed to be...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT (Coming Soon)-> ((My tenth blog post on the site! Yay for small milestones!)) In the aftermath of the dragon attack, we searched every part of the city for anyone that may be injured. Thankfully, no civilians were killed, but several guards and imperial soldiers now l...
Posted Dreema
by(the homestretch now! The fascinating thing about this sort of writing is seeing how many different ways everyone can tell one story. We've all played the game, and most of us know how it ends...but the way we experience it seems to differ with everyone's own perceptions. Coming to the end of thi...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT (Coming Soon)-> Part SIX: A Little Detour "I find that it is often when things don't go according to plan that things are most exciting" After a good night's sleep, I report to Astrid, ready for my next mission. However, she informs me that I will not be taking any cont...
Posted Piper Jo
byFROM THE JOURNAL OF GHORBASH "THE IRON HAND" GRO-DUSHNIKH: An orc should always be clear and straightforward in all communications. Anything that can’t be settled by a friendly discussion can be settled in battle. Of course, that rule goes out the window if you were raised by humans to be a thief...
Posted ricardo maia
byOh, Holy Triune and venerable saints of the Eternal Almsivi! Oh, Ghost of my mother! Only You know who I am and watch my every step. You have witnessed the burning furnace of my rage, and now all I have to show you is this shy powerless ember, almost opaque, but, oh, still hot, I swea...
Posted Dreema
by(I have a confession - at this point in Skyrim, my game started glitching rather badly - the entire treaty meeting wouldn't even function at all, so I literally had to use console commands to get through the entire scene and advance the game! I have therefore managed to glean the main precept behin...
Posted ricardo maia
byThe stench was unmistakable, but somehow I gathered the strength to supress my initial impulse to throw up, because I was surrounded by enemies and did not dare to show any weakness. I opened my eyes painfully and checked around: three handcuffed nords with me in the wagon, driven by another nord...
Posted Dreema
by(Now with hopefully less fail!) The following morning, the Companions and I ventured back to Whiterun, leaving Brynjolf and Karliah to recover and sell some of the spoils for the Thieves’ Guild coffers. I’d get my cut at a later date, but to be truthful I was just happy my friends had all managed ...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> It's been about two weeks since that skirmish I told you all about last time, and since then, alot has happened. For one, the detachment I'm with helped another group of Stormcloaks with a raid on a bandit fort. The attack didn't last terribly long. These bandits wer...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> Part FIVE: Returning Home "Fall into a chair, kick off your boots, and enjoy the sweet screams from those that are dying" So I'm finally returning home. I had been gone for four days before I was captured by the Imperials. Then it was two whole days between my captu...
Posted Piper Jo
byI searched Astrid’s body. I didn’t find any clues, but her spider-man armor was intriguing, and her dagger seemed to be enchanted, so I took them both. I also found some gold and the key to the shack. I cut the bonds on the prisoners, but left the sacks over their heads and fled. “I just killed a...
Posted Dreema
by(just writing in a stream of consciousness as I've got three other projects on the go - I'm supposed to be taking time off work but what can I say? Couldn't think up another "World" title so putting that running gag to bed now!) There was nothing for it – we had to carry on down into the dark, ext...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> Greetings. My name is Tobias. I am a Nord that works as a guard in Solitude, the capital of Skyrim. Most days, my work is rather dull and repetitive; standing in one place for hours or, if I’m lucky, walking in circles, but it pays well. I grew up during the Great Wa...
Posted Piper Jo
byDurz wanted to go straight to Whiterun to lay low in Breezeholme, but I insisted we divert to Windhelm first to talk to Aventus Aretino. I wanted him to know, so that he could close this chapter of his life, and so that he could go back to Honorhall if he wanted. And we couldn’t exactly send him a...
Posted Birchington
byIn his third entry, Ingmar recounts his journey to Whiterun and he directs his efforts to earning some extra coin before meeting with the Jarl. LINK: Part 3 - A Bloodied Sword
Posted Ponty
by31st of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke early to a quick meal of Legion rations before breaking camp with the other men, and bidding Matthias and Hadvar farewell. They had orders to return to Solitude while I planned to head south past Whiterun to Riverwood, and whoever, or whatever, awaited me there. It wa...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> Part FOUR: Of Dragons and Men "And the dragon's return will signal the end of Skyrim and all of Tamriel" Still slightly shocked at the idea of fighting off a dragon, I follow the Dunmer and Farengar as well as a guard from Whiterun to the upper floor of the Jarl's pal...
Posted Piper Jo
byI had never noticed Honorhall Orphanage before, despite my frequent visits to the city. It sat by itself at the south end of the boardwalk, and there was nothing on the outside to call attention to it. I hesitated with my hand on the door. I could have ended up in a place like this if my folks ha...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe Gray Quarter in Windhelm is a dismal place, what with the poverty, the weather, and the miasma of hopelessness exuding from the people. On the other hand, it’s no worse than where I grew up. We had better weather, worse oppression. I’d take snow any day. Last time I had been in Windhelm, ther...
Posted Duyts
bySo to the few of you that have read my blog posts/playthrough with Dar'Zhubal, as well as to those that haven't read those but are reading this: I have come up with a idea for another character(s) story. I hope to create these characters in my actual game in the next few days so I can start taking ...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> Part THREE: Whiterun "I used to be an adventurer like you..." I climb down the mountain and make my way back to Riverwood. I arrive in the village without incident or running into anything that wants to try and make me into a rug, as so many bandits have already told m...
Posted Batman
bySnap! The neck beneath my fingers gave a satisfying crunch as I felt the bones yield under my will and the bandit went limp in my arms. Tossing him carelessly to the side I began systematically searching his bags, the dying embers from the campfire casted more than enough light to see by. It had tak...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> Part TWO: Let Sleeping Draugr Lie "I don't know what lies in the Void, but I envy the souls that do" Where did I leave off again? Oh, that's right. I was watching the hunter drift off down the river while I stood there, admiring how I looked in his clothes. Right. So,...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe wind across the tundra was chill, but the campfire danced cheerfully in the rock fall, as I returned from gathering the dried mammoth patties that would keep it burning through the night. The smell of roasting venison was just beginning to change to burning meat as I reached the fire. “Ghorbash...
Posted Kynareth
byWagon wheels clattered on the stone road, echoing through the silent night. Onmund stretched out on the floor, slumped against the front of the wagon. His hood was pulled over his eyes, but not far enough that he could not watch her. Elara was seated at the back of the wagon, knees drawn up t...
Posted Kynareth
by“Brother,” Thorald exclaimed in relief, stumbling into Avulstein’s waiting arms. As the brothers embraced, Elara sat down on a nearby chair, giving them a moment before she moved in to tend to Thorald’s wounds. “You could always just give him a few healing potions,”...
Posted Kynareth
by“We are here for Thorald Grey-Mane,” Avulstein demanded, stepping in between Elara and the Thalmor guard. She sighed. There was no controlling or even politely guiding Avulstein Gray-Mane. Elara gave a sideways glance to Onmund, as two more guards appeared at the entrance. Both of...
Posted Kynareth
by“Avulstein, could you move a little quieter?” Elara hissed through her teeth. She was on edge, slipping through the forest on the way to Northwatch Keep. It was eerily silent, as if Nature herself objected to the presence of the Thalmor. “This is my brother we are going to save, so I think I need...
Posted Batman
byThump! Whoosh! Thump! Whoosh! My breath pounded a rhythmic pulse in my chest. Twilight had come and gone. The Moon had long since risen high into the ink black sheet that was the sky, conducting the stars in their twinkling symphony to Nocturne herself. It now laid lazily on the edge of the world it...
Posted Duyts
by<-PREVIOUS ----- NEXT-> NOTE: Not all material in this blog will be verbatim what happened during my playthrough. Sometimes, you just have to change things up when the conversations and dialogue are so limited. Part ONE: We Really Do Have Nine Lives "To those that lie, cheat, and steal: I co...
Posted Naquan Harris
bySo I thought to introduce myself more by sharing my character from Skyrim. He's a Khajiit named Zeref. I've decided that if there were "classes" in this game I would be an assassin, do to the Dark Brotherhood quest line. That quest line appeals to me the most(well that and the thieves guild, but I d...
Posted Guy Corbett
byStrolling back into the entrance hall of Castle Dour once more I could hear Tullius and Rikke arguing. Only this time Rikke was trying to convince Tullius how important a Nordic artefact, The Jagged Crown, was to the cause. If they had it, Elisif's claim to the crown would be more credible once Ulfr...
Posted Birchington
byIngmar's second entry. It is the morning after the night before, and our hero is deciding what to do next - once he shifts his hangover! LINK: Part 2 - A Fresh Start
Posted Birchington
byIngmar's first journal entry describes his capture at the hands of an Imperial patrol and the dramatic events that unfold at the Imperial stronghold Helgen. LINK: Part 1 - A Lucky Escape
Posted Birchington
byHi There! This is the first time I've joined a site of this kind, despite being an avid player of the Elder Scrolls series, since I got into Morrowind many years ago. I'm also a keen writer, and when I stumbled across this group I just had to join and add the journal I've recently started writing ...
Posted Ponty
by29th of Last Seed 4E201 I bid Corpulus well for his services and meals after spending what would probably be my last night in the Winking Skeever, not to mention a proper bed, for several days at least. Before leaving Solitude I picked up a set of new Imperial leathers from Beirand, the Imperials’ s...
Posted Naquan Harris
byHey everyone, so yea I've never been much of a blogger but im going to try it out, especially with skyrim. I've always been a gamer. Never really a fan of a game though (except KH). I've always just liked games and not one specifically. But, Skyrim did something to me. I dont know what it is tho (lo...
Posted Batman
byCrunch! The snow makes a deafening noise as my boots sink ankle deep bracing my landing. Grimacing at the unwanted sound I gently extract my feet from the glistening white slush, trying to keep all sounds to a minimum. Staying in my predatory crouch I begin to slink away from the rough wooded buildi...
Posted Dreema
byI’d like to think I was a brave woman, but I’m not. Draugr still give me the shudders. If a shadow passes overhead that seems a bit overlarge, I still reach for a blade I no longer wear. And Blackreach…well, Blackreach gave me nightmares for weeks. I know I wasn’t the only one, either. I though...
Posted dovahreid
byreally getting frustrated with the dragons at the moment. They seem to attack me every time i fast travel somewhere, they also seem to attack whenever I'm talking to someone meaning they die and I fail the quest. Has anyone else sort of got fed up with dragons? the only reason i fight them is to kee...
Posted Griffifth Hammergrim
byAnyone else have this problem? I think I'm too addicted with Skyrim... Still not sure if Skyrim is getting in the way of my studies orAre my studies getting in the way of Skyrim? Do you guys do random dragon shouts in real life? Well I did. Theres this stranger girl shouting to her friend far away...
Posted Ponty
by28th of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke with hazy recollections of crazy dreams from my second night in the Winking Skeever, and headed down for a morning meal. I opted not to tell the bartender about my adventures from the previous day, since I didn’t want to be swarmed by requests for help – I probably wo...
Posted Jon
byWhats up yall. i was just thinkin about it and i was wonderin how many young people are still on the blog? by young I mean every thing to 25. and well i was thinking as the title said we should form up as a group or somethin you know? share the young guys perspective about the game and other stuff. ...
Posted Khari Grant
byBorn to relatively affluent parents, Zarin and Asha Draco, Avarius was an only child. His parents loved him dearly and cherished every fleeting moment they had with there son. At a young age, Avarius evinced exceptional prowess in stealth can combat. However, his true calling was magic, more specifi...
Posted Ryan R
byok...We all know bethesda take some ideas from what the crowd want and i really want this to get noticed. I wish somehow we had the option to build our own home and customize it in parts of skyrim. it would be great because you could choose specific locations eg.....a cliff that has an amazing view ...
Posted Mike
byWell this is my first post on the Skyrim blog!I've followed this website since Skyrim's release and now decided to join it. What I've learned from this site is how to enjoy a game to it's full potential. I'm definitely guilty of either flying through the main storyline or becoming a sort of " Jack o...
Posted Piper Jo
byWedding Album: Chief Burguz: "This ceremony is so different from an orc ceremony--a lot less blood!" NOTE: In our universe, they were married on February 14th
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe Grey haired General's face erupted in a gigantic smile, laughing he shouted my name again in welcome. Throwing his arms up in the air as he rounded the table he embraced me. Our armour chinked together like two tankards of Mead. I returned the embrace to the shocked look on the Legates face. Her...
Posted Piper Jo
by“Have I mentioned how glad I am you decided to travel with me?” I asked Durz, as we sat down at a corner table in the Four Shields Inn in Dragon Bridge. “Yes you have,” he replied with a grin. “Of course, I really had no choice after you STOLE from the tribe.” “They were just little things,” I obje...
Posted Zirinis
byI awoke bound to the confined space of an imperial carriage, the last thing that I remember is crossing the border into Skyrim right behind stormcloak fools. I figured that I could kill them for what they had on them until i saw those imperials and the rest was black. But I figured that with my a...
Posted Piper Jo
byThis is my wife's new character. She wanted someone different from anyone I had played, and we came up with her backstory as her face emerged. I promised to tell her story, dark as it may be. Life is pain, and death was a gift stolen from me by a monster. My parents were stolen from me by slavers...
Posted Piper Jo
byI know this trail. I’ve never been here and I am sure of that, yet this trail is familiar. I feel like I’ve walked this way before, and right up around the corner here is a… Yes—a wooden stockade. And there is a guard up there on the tower over the gate who will address me... now. “Greetings, Kin...
Posted Ponty
by27th of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke in the Winking Skeever from probably the best rest I’d had all week, and went to see the barman for something to eat. After I received my hearty breakfast, the publican, Corpulus Vinius, told about rumors around town. After a day of travelling and fighting, I didn’t t...
Posted Piper Jo
byIs it courage or cowardice to leave someone on the altar? On the one hand, I was so afraid of what I had to do that I might just have gone through with it. But I think I vote for cowardice, for if I was meant to be with her, I would have gone through with it, and if not, then I should have told her...
Posted Dreema
by(I get by with a little help from my friends) I didn’t get much sleep in Jorrvaskr that night as I paced the Harbinger’s quarters, mulling over what steps to take next. An Elder scroll – I had no idea how to find one. It was going to require detective work. There were the Blades, that’s true. ...
Posted Brenton Fordham
byWill this new patch actually help im still a bit skeptical with good reason. I have recently started a new game and deleted my old save so i wont really know until i put in some serious hours in. Can anyone with a large save let me know how much this patch has an effect or is it still a fail. If not...
Posted Piper Jo
byUntil I saw it, I kept hoping it wouldn’t really happen, but by the time we arrived on the Plain, Galmar’s forces were raining hell down upon Whiterun. Catapults threw flaming tar balls down behind the city walls, and smoke rose from the Plains and Wind Districts. So far, Ulfric’s words were comin...
Posted Kynareth
byElara gazed across the weathered but stately main hall. Her eyes registered the gestures of Onmund comforting a distraught Fralia Gray-Mane, but she heard no sound. Her weary mind kept replaying the events of the past hour. The two mages had reached Whiterun, eagerly anticipating a warm meal at the...
Posted Kynareth
byWell, some of you may know that my main quest line with Elara is bugged, so I will not be taking you through that portion of the game. However, her mission is to find her father, and I hope that I can complete that quest satisfactorily for everyone. I have not posted in a bit as I have tried to re...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund opened his eyes to an unfamiliar stone room. He gazed at the ceiling, focusing on the precise cuts in the stone to bring him back to a sense of awareness. “Elara?” he squeaked, attempting to lift his head from the pillow. “Hush now, no need t...
Posted Kynareth
by“What is it, my thane?” a gravelly voice greeted Elara as she opened the door. Argis the Bulwark, her housecarl, was always alert and ready to meet her at the door when she arrived. He sniffed at the sight of the guards moving Onmund’s body to her bedroom at the back of the hall. “Please fetch Bo...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe journey back to Skyrim was a sombre one. My mind constantly wandered to the warmth of my shop. The sturdy counter with all the shelves busting with the finest goods and equipment. The many years watching my daughter grow up in the Imperial city and the smile my wife always bore when I returned h...
Posted Evan
byInteresting news article, just thought it might give us a taste of what will be in the DLC, IF they include any of this! It will be excited, and with Bethesda saying how the DLC will not just be uncommonly big (Bigger then Shivering Isles?), but it will add tons more to the game itself, I have high ...
Posted Piper Jo
by“I never noticed before how much I hate this city,” I mused aloud, as Lydia and I walked through Windhelm to the Palace of the Kings. Every time I have been to Windhelm, it has been frigid, gray and windy. Snow falls constantly without ever seeming to cover up the dingy decay of the city. The p...
Posted Evan
byIm going to receive some hate for this I know, but I love Skyrims combat.I feel it's the fairest and most balanced fighting in any game!I'll list my reasons here and I'd like to know if anyone else agrees (Or your opinion otherwise.); First off I'd like to demonstrate with other games. In WoW (World...
Posted Dreema
by(I know the game is all action and often people just clicking through responses without listening to the conversations, but I'm not really one of those people. If anything the discussion with Paarthurnax on the top of the mountain was a conversation I wished could have gone on and on. This isn't t...
Posted Neel Gill
byI really liked fallout new vegas' option hardcore mode where you had to survive by drinking water and such, but I kinda wished it was in Skyrim. You would need to eat food every now and then before you starve of course, and you would need to sleep. The fun I see in it is that there is a prevalent co...
Posted Evan
byOkay Im not sure about the specifics or anything but can someone please explain to me how in Skyrim we at most get about ten guys in battle with us or so forth and we've been seeing people being able to add tons more if not just a couple??Also It would've been cool if for the long distances in the g...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund gave a long whistle. “Dwemer built.” He gazed up at the city of Markarth. Sunlight reflected off the perfectly chiseled rocks, though the sunshine could not erase the shadows created in the architecture. Warm juniper berries scented the air. He looked at Elara, who shive...
Posted Piper Jo
by“DOVAHKIIN!” “What the Oblivion was that?” I wasn’t the only one to jump when that word came crashing across the city like thunder. We all looked up, searching the skies for another dragon. We each looked at each other, glances passing from one to another in turn, though every eye eventually cam...
Posted Ponty
by26th of Last Seed 4E201 The Sleeping Giant Inn was mostly deserted by daybreak, and with Orgnar’s permission I made some potions and poisons from the reagents I’d gathered. Most notably I discovered a mixture that improves my eyesight, allowing me to place my shots more accurately, a different mixtu...
Posted Joshua James
byI've reached level 25 with Sindathiel without playing the main quest. I haven't even completed the Golden Claw quest as I just wanted to have dragons but no Dragonborn. Most of my time has been spent wondering around, exploring and completing whatever quests I can find that would suit my character. ...
Posted rob
byhi, I've read a few of the journal entry's while I've been here, but frankly, this site is full of them! i was wondering if anyone knew any popular ones and where i could find the start. because mainly all i see is 'part 13', 'part 7' 'part 5000000;..... etc etc. so any help would be greatly appreci...
Posted Guy Corbett
byFarkas and Aela disappeared out the door in the blink of an eye. As I burst out into the bustling wide street of the Market District I looked to my left spotting the cowled Stalker already vanishing into the shadows of a side street. My two Companions were on them though barging a clear path through...
Posted Piper Jo
byI stopped in Whiterun long enough to visit Dame Gray-mane and the chapel of Kynareth and set out again the same day. I was nearly to the crossroads before I reached a decision: I could not bring myself to tell Ulfric what my father had said. I had to convince my father to declare himself squarel...
Posted Craig McInnes
byI have completed skyrim now 4 times and i want more so i stated 2 think of DLC and i would like 2 know what you think. I would also as well as extra content i would love 2 sea a multiplier in skyrim.
Posted Dreema
by(sorry, did this one fast and quality isn't the best, but will work on better one next post when I have time) After I’d had plenty of rest, I made my way back to the Sleeping Giant Inn. I wasn’t surprised to see Vilkas sitting on the front steps; sensibly I took my cowl down from the Nightingale ...
Posted Ponty
by25th of Last Seed 4E201 It was early in the morning when I awoke and Sylgja was already preparing our morning meal. While we ate, I discussed the events of the previous day with her. She was most impressed with my tale, and I could tell by the look on her face it would be making the rounds of Shor’s...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund stared into the fire, exhausted and numb from the battle. He had fought wolf packs and gone hunting in his youth, but he never had such a close brush with death. She could have died because of him, and that stupid slick snow. He felt the anger at hims...
Posted Kynareth
byBoth mages were quiet as they trudged along, observing the dawn’s light sparkle on the new fallen snow. They had already discussed the destination of Fellglow Keep, near Whiterun, and knew it would be a tiresome journey. They saved their breath by refraining from conversation, but...
Posted Kynareth
byElara stared at the ceiling in her room. She desperately needed sleep, but her mind kept spinning. She needed to speak to Onmund because the Arch-Mage was sending her away again on a mission to better understand their discovery in Saarthal. She had not expected to be sent away so soon, in reality...
Posted Kynareth
by“Aaah, I cannot remember a finer repast,” Onmund stretched and propped his feet up on the wooden bench in the dining room. Elara glanced at the empty table pointedly, and grinned at her friend. “It appears you have not eaten for weeks by the quantity of food you consu...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI awoke to the sounds and snores of my fellow Companions. Moving quietly so as not to wake anyone I made sure to put my armour on out side the room. Up in the main hall of Jorvaskkar I found Farkas and Aela already sat eating breakfast round the hearth. I headed over to join them "Morning, Glad to s...
Posted rob
byIn this discussion I thought id create a place for members too discuss different aspects and, well, anything, to do with the Deadric prince Hircine, I chose him simply because he is my favourite Deadric prince, and there isn't a massive amount of coverage on him. So that's it basically, what do you ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byFor the rest of the night I didn't get much sleep. In fact I spent most of it pacing my room trying to formulate a new plan. Against all my believes I knew I would have to let Elisif down. I couldn't get distracted by the problems of Solitude any longer. That would be my first call. The following mo...
Posted Ponty
byA few screenies I took while playing through Aedric's next day, I kept quickloading before the finishing blow to get some goodies!
Posted Akatosh
byI am all new to this site, but i want to share my self written story, it is inspierd by The Elder Scrolls univers and i hope you guys will enjoy :) A cure for Vampireism As you look upon the land, and as the sun is rising, you see the line dividing the land. a line that marks the end of winter and ...
Posted Dreema
byThis will probably be the last I talk about the Thieves’ Guild – and I’ve certainly said my share by now! Yes, it’s going to be patchy, no, I’m not giving you all the details. My children know a few of these stories, and they’ve seen the armour – my youngest is even wearing it now. But do they ac...
Posted Kynareth
byMiles from Winterhold, the wind began to blow fiercely. Elara shaded her eyes with her hands to shield them from the pelting of the snow. But to her surprise, she could make out a narrow path in the snow. It was as if an invisible tunnel kept the snow from clouding her vision. S...
Posted Ponty
by24th of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke feeling ready for the new day in the Cistern, and cooked myself a meal. Some of the other thieves joined me, and we discussed my work at Goldenglow the previous night. They hailed me as some kind of master thief – but I assured them a good thief wouldn’t have to battl...
Posted Dreema
byThere is a part of me that wants to be cautious here – all of this was a long time ago, and some things should be left well enough alone. We did what we did and I do not regret it, but I’d not like for my stories to lead some brave-or-stupid adventurer down into the dark without any idea of what th...
Posted Guy Corbett
byMy patience had worn out. Trudging back down the road towards Windhelm I cursed Sam with profanities I won't repeat in this journal. He had led me all across Skyrim and back with this nonsense. I promised to wring his neck once I caught up with him. Not long after passing Mix Water Mill for the thir...
Posted Dreema
byThieves are gamblers – it’s sort of ingrained in our very being. I think that’s a good portion of the allure of the job – luck is everything to a thief, and we get superstitious about whether it’s on our side or not. Any thief who says luck doesn’t play a part in his line of work is a liar. Hav...
Posted Benoit CozmikR5 Gauthier
byI've never had such a headache before. As I try to open my eyes the sun feels like it wants to burn my retinas, and my brain feels like it has been violently shaken. Well, maybe it has because I can barely remember my own name or how I came to be bruised, bound and arrested. If I commited a crime I ...
Posted Louis the fourth
bySlowly I regained my consciousness. I opened my eyes. The world swam before me. " I see you're finally awake" I heard a voice in the void. Had I spoken? And who was I? I tried to remember while the voice kept on talking. There were two of them now. Then I remembered. I was Namund. An alchemist. Afte...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI made it to Whiterun by late afternoon. My legs felt like two iron ingots. All the equipment I salvaged from the Bandits, Bears and wolves on the way had weighed me down. I took advantage of the fat purses of the Merchant's at such a late hour. Feeling much lighter on my feet I found Ysolda in the ...
Posted Dreema
byI wish I had an excuse for dropping down nearly on top of three Thalmor, but the truth is I've got nothing. There I was with an armful of papers, a bag full of purloined spoils and a gormless expression facing off against three high elves who were definitely not friends. In my defence I can say th...
Posted Nakia the Rogue
byAfter playing for over 300 hours I have some thoughts about the game i would like to share. These are my own personal opinions and reactions. Others will have diffent experiences, different reactions, differntopinions. I love the game and it has not disappointed me. I did not expect it to be perf...
Posted Ponty
by23rd of Last Seed 4E201 I had a surprisingly pleasant night in the Cistern, and I awoke early in search of a meal. I went out to the Flagon and paid for one – it had meat in it but I didn’t think I wanted to know what from. It was reasonably filling though, and I left through a secret exit in the Ci...
Posted Piper Jo
byI travelled by foot so I could cross the mountains, cutting over to the Morthal Road and taking it to Dragon Bridge. It was a route I had learned on hunting trips, and I knew it well and thought I was prepared to deal with the ice wolves in the pass. By the time I got to Dragon Bridge, however, ...
Posted Kynareth
byOnmund felt his fingertips tingle as he pulled in the magical energies around him, distilling them, discarding what was impure, and focusing them. He raised his palms and powerful electrical current shot towards the magicked lights in the Hall of Elements. “Excellen...
Posted Guy Corbett
byRiding back to Solitude my mind was racked with images of my dreams from the previous nights. In fact I didn't realise I was in the city till a Courier broke my contemplation. "Larz D'Ovakine?" "Yes thats me?" I replied. "I have a message for you from Falk Firebeard. For your eyes only. Your a hard...
Posted Kynareth
byElara ran. She ran as soon as she turned north of Markarth. She did not know where she was running to, but she had to get away as fast as she could from Markarth. From Cidnha Mine. From the dead body of Eltrys. From the bodies of the Forsworn and the guards littering the streets...
Posted Dreema
byOne of my busier nights, that was. But since time was pressing I felt that the old man could wait for the time being; the longer I wanted on Mercer, the colder the trail would get. As I went off to one side with Brynjolf and Karliah, the Nord explained in hushed tones what he wanted me to do. "Mer...
Posted Piper Jo
byI wanted to put miles between me and my father. I wanted to drown his words out of my mind with action. And I had to leave that same day to meet Avulstein at Northwatch Keep. First though, I had another large haul of Imperial swords and armor to sell off. I headed over to the Skyforge to sell th...
Posted Joshua James
byBefore the Inquisition come for me I want to discuss the changes and alterations I'm using in my fluff. This is purely for my stories. After having my crack team of helper monkeys look at information from Tolkien's work, flinging poop and a couple thousand Skyrim maps that are now ruined, I've come ...
Posted Joshua James
byWhen I first stumbled upon this cave I was awestruck. It would beautiful. I was expecting tight corridors, blood, bones and Rosie O'Donnell at the end for a epic boss fight. Thankfully that wasn't the case but the spriggans and bears were difficult. For those who don't know it's a outdoor cavern whe...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe journey from the shrine had been a rough one. My armour now sported an envious array of teeth marks across the breast and back plate. My back was aching from being tossed through the air and once again I had snot frozen in my beard. I wouldn't mind the cold so badly if it didn't make my nose run...
Posted Ryan R
byMAKE............MODS...........AVAILABLE. it sucks to see pc gamers get all the fun. I wouldnt mind if we dont get the creation kit.......but with modern technology, there is definitively a way to convert pc mods to be useable on console. Obviously i dont know how. but imagine this. PC gamers creat...
Posted Louis the fourth
byAs I sat stood there in that cold cave, I fell into despair. How could I, an unarmed alchemist, face battle hardened legion soldiers? I opened my satchel and looked at its contents. There was a few insect parts, a shriveled mushroom, an empty bottle and some of the poison I had brewed the previous n...
Posted Joshua James
bySkyrim is huge ingame but what about in lore? I can't find any distances, measurements, etc. about how far it is to Whiterun from a certain point or the size of the city in lore. It's obviously heavily influenced by Rohan and the tree reminds me of the White Tree of Gondor. The city itself is plague...
Posted Piper Jo
byI walked heavily across the Great Hall, buying time before reaching my father to decide exactly what I was going to say. Frothar, the elder of my younger brothers, noticed me dragging my feet up the steps and ran to me. I reached out to clasp his hand, and he made as if to take it, but then jerked...
Posted Guy Corbett
byThe encounter with the Dragon had awakened something inside my Horse. Drago seemed empowered and pounded his hooves along the road towards Whiterun at a mighty gallop. The Road was quiet and the sun had started to set as I reached a junction in the road. Another Argonian thief ran out of the shadow...
Posted Louis the fourth
byHonor. Glory. Sovnegarde. These words flashed through my thoughts as I mixed the deathbell and nightshade. Was this the way for a true Nord to behave? But then again, was it right for these... protectors of Skyrim to kill my brother? Do they have any honor, bowing to a weak empire? No. So my actions...
Posted Ponty
by22nd of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke once again in the Whiterun inn and ordered a light meal, as I was eager to set out on my journey. I resolved the night before that I would head to the Rift, to firstly visit my friends in Darkwater Crossing, and to join up with the Thieves Guild in Riften. Besides, wh...
Posted Piper Jo
by“I fight for the families of those who have fought and died by my side. I fight so that all the fighting I have already done will not have been in vain!” Jarl Ulfric’s words echoed in my memory and enflamed my heart as I stood with my Stormcloak brothers-in-arms in the snow outside Korvanjund. Ul...
Posted Kynareth
byElara unbuckled her armor and began to clean it. She had just finished her report on Dawnstar’s disturbances to the Arch-Mage, who was pleased and intrigued with the resolution. She also requested a leave of absence from the College. Savos Aren reassured her that she was not going ...
Posted Kynareth
byThe next few weeks passed quickly with lectures and lessons and practice. The students went to Saarthal a couple more times, but encountered no more draugrs. It seemed like all the students were looking for some sort of asylum at the college while nurturing their natural inclination and talents ...
Posted Ponty
by21st of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke after my first night in Whiterun feeling well rested, my room in the Bannered Mare was quite cosy compared to the Sleeping Giant in Riverwood. The inn was largely empty, aside from the odd person eating their morning meal, and I went to join them. I realised the night...
Posted Guy Corbett
byMy annoucement in the chamber of the Jarl brought everyones attention on me. Falk eyed me for a moment. Hesistantly he replied to my offer "Are you sure Larz? I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. You have already done more than enough for us. But if your sure have a word with Sybille the C...
Posted Joshua James
bySkyrim is huge. Granted there are a lot of things to do and places to see along with a lot of dragons and Thalmor to kill but something bothers me. You can go from mountainous and snowy forest to swamp in under a minute. The biggest problem for me at least in the TES series is just the transition fr...
Posted Ponty
by20th of Last Seed 4E201 Today I decided that I’d go and explore to the SW of Riverwood, past Embershard Mine. The woodlands around Falkreath undoubtedly held many secrets and treasures for me to discover. After I ate my morning meal at the inn, I used the Alchemy lab to make some potions from the in...
Posted Joshua James
byWhat do we know? Besides the obvious that it's homeland of the Wood Elves and is essentially one giant forest / jungle. The Bosmer have suffered at the hands of the Altmer and Khajit but with the Aldmeri Dominion it appears that they have found their strength again. From Dances with Fire, which I ho...
Posted Ponty
by19th of Last Seed 4E201 I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do today. There was still so much more of the surrounds to explore, but I needed to retrieve Lucan’s claw. The thought of returning to Helgen to check for survivors crossed my mind as I stepped outside the inn. Sven was waiting for me out...
Posted Ponty
by18th of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke just before dawn, and quietly slipped outside so I didn’t wake the Alvor’s family or Hadvar. Riverwood was only a small village, and I figured I’d have time to meet the townsfolk and explore around town a bit. I walked over to the sawmill – I was just in time to watch...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe door to the house of Clan Battle-born was locked when I got there. In this city, locking one’s door during the day is, by itself, practically an admission of guilt. The lock was minimal, however—little more than a do-not-disturb sign, so I squeezed the handle and forced the latch and let mys...
Posted Guy Corbett
byMy elation at securing the boat coupled with my activities back on the Folly had drained me. I barely made it back to the Inn in the centre of Windhelm. I didn't care that I was in the heart of Stormcloak territory, I just wanted to eat and sleep. My dreams of late have come to reinforce the actions...
Posted Ailís Haughton
byBusting my ass morally, NOT technically. Because I am like, so skilled? Have I mentioned? I didn't think RPG's could get much better than Oblivion How I loved playing Oblivion! But I must admit, I didn’t enjoy the Daedric quests as much as say, looting Ayelid Ruins, in spite of the awesome rewards....
Posted Joshua James
byThe Falmer are essentially goblins. They aren't exactly as they are Elves but they fit the archetype perfectly. Their fall from grace and subsequent corruption by the Dwemer makes for a interesting backstory. Now they are a brutal, vicious and hostile race of deformed monsters who have large hordes...
Posted Ponty
by17th of Last Seed 4E201 I awoke to find myself in a wooden carriage being pulled along a bumpy road. Bleary-eyed, I went to stretch my arms and yawn – but my arms wouldn’t budge. What had happened the day before all rushed back to me as I realised my hands were tied. I looked around to see a Stormcl...
Posted Bluecyclone
bySo my thief is 55 and can steal anything, do you think its wrong to train skills and steal the money back? Once it gets above 4k gold you can't steal it back.
Posted Piper Jo
byMy feet dragged on the cobblestones as I walked up the road to the main gate of Whiterun. Already, I felt the fool, and I hadn’t yet seen my father. I had left Whiterun intending to join the freedom forces, but now I was returning without having officially fought in a single battle. Yet, I remi...
Posted neo
byhey guys, im not much of a blogger myself but i am a huge gamer and enjoy the current internet MMOs/RPGs that are streamed online; however as of lately there have been talks of SOPA shutting down websites that host copyrighted materials (yes games such as League of Legends can be "considered" to be ...
Posted Ponty
byI'm considering starting a journal for a new character of mine - an Aragorn-esque Nord (Light Armor, two-handed, archery, sneak, restoration, alchemy) who will do the MQ, Companions and Thieves Guild. He's a deserter Imperial scout that had lived in Cyrodiil all his life and fled to Skyrim with his ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI arrived back at Windhelm in a stupor. My head was still fuzzy from the amount of mead I was forced to consume. I felt as though I'd forgotten something important Stig had told me. But somehow I felt better than I should. It had only been a couple of hours since that midday binge and I was already...
Posted Ryan R
byOk, The thrill i get from finishing moves just improves the feel of the game so much, it helps to hide the hack and slash element which ruins combat at times. one day with my dunmer i stole from a chest next to a tent.....i didnt know the hunter was behind me sitting next to the lake and he chased ...
Posted Joshua James
byI was bored out of my mind and I couldn't sleep so I thought I would bring the level of nerd up about a thousand times by writing this. I used the Ayleid Language thing on the wiki to put this together. "Abagaianye naga I do not fear death A pellan a arcta angua mori anyammis I am an outsider....
Posted Piper Jo
byAs we emerged from the caves north of Helgen, Ralof suggested we split up, but meet at his sister’s house in Riverwood. “It’s easy,” Ralof insisted. “Keep going north and downhill on this road. The forks are marked.” “No!” I exclaimed before I could control myself. Embarrassed, I spoke more calmly...
Posted Joshua James
bySindathiel isn't my only character and my history with TES shows that I always have three or four characters that I alternate in between. Mages and Warriors are very boring whenever I play them but I love the Necromancer and Beserker subtypes. I've always liked the Assassin gameplay but not so much ...
Posted Ryan R
byOnly got one reply for the last race in orismers. good response for the bosmers tho and hoping for same here. continuing with the same questions for this race. Role playing the high elf.... Being a high elf...... What would a high elf get up to in skyrim? Eg Guilds? Behaviour? What does the altmer ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byProcrastination was a talent of mine. I sat at the inn in Windhelm longer than I wanted to. I wasn't comfortable being in the heart of Stormcloak's capital. Even though Ralof was a honourable ally and ultimately my only friend in Skyrim, I was still a citizen of the Empire and my heart beat for the ...
Posted Paul
byToday I renewed the site for another month on the Ning Network and renewed the domain name (with GoDaddy) that - as Vix mentioned yesterday - was due for renewal. This means that we are definitely here for at least a further month, and most likely longer. I've been keeping a beady eye on the stats ...
Posted Joshua James
byHe didn't have time to react. Somehow they had stumbled into each other, the Thalmor Justiciars evading his keen senses, and he himself avoiding theirs. Sindathiel was the first to draw, his bow quickly aimed at the first Thalmor, and arrow subsequently finding it's way into his targets left eye-soc...
Posted Dreema
byThe irony of hunting down a thief (when I happen to actually be one) wasn’t lost on me. But then I suppose the phrase is “takes one to know one”. I managed to catch up with Karliah and Enthir in Winterhold, making my way into the bottom of the inn in their company and handing the book and rubbing ...
Posted Piper Jo
byMy name is Balgruuf, Son of Balgruuf, jarl of Whiterun. The people call me Balgruuf the Lesser, a name I find unfair in the extreme, as I have only just reached manhood, and have yet to demonstrate whether I am more or less of a man than my father. I was raised to succeed my father to his throne, t...
Posted Joshua James
byI can't wait until the Creation Kit comes out. Already there are great mods for Skyrim but in the future I am hoping that it will be even better. Oblivion was fun enough the first three or four times around playing the different classes but the mods opened up so many new things and overall made it a...
Posted Joshua James
byI am currently at level 13 with my ranger, Sindathiel, and the roleplaying experience so far is a lot of fun and challenging. I've limited myself in what I can pickup, what I can carry on me and how I approach situations. Most of my time has been spent wandering around Rift taking down trappers, ba...
Posted Shane Wigmore
byDezak the Assassin - Prologue Part 3 Black Chamber Before I could take five steps, my energy was drained. The shadows slipped off me once again. I tried to blend in with the shadows of the wall, but I wasn't quick enough the guard saw me. Sword drawn, he charged down towards where I ...
Posted Aaron Paige
byI have wondered and wondered what the first dlc will be. I hope they add some thing to be able to sail one of the ships and a quest line to go with it.
Posted Shane Wigmore
byI threw an invisibility spell over myself as a jumped and rolled to the left. Four arrows skimmed passed where I was not half a second ago. The two heavy armoured guards took position by the windows before I could get there. One more guard took their place at the door. Now I'm really ...
Posted Shane Wigmore
byMy first part of Dezak's back story! I haven't started this character yet, but once I get through the back storey I'll begin and post his adventures as they happen! Any feedback would be awesome =] and enjoy! The lightning illuminated the night. One, two, three, four. ...
Posted Ailís Haughton
byI would eat human flesh to win the ultimate prize. Not even the ultimate prize. A rather average prize in fact. I’ve just finished fulfilling the prerequisites to obtain another Daedric artefact: Namira’s Ring. Turns out I have no scruples when it comes to shit-hot bling. Eola. I'd probably recruit ...
Posted DesolateWolf
byI realize this may be a very long time since we'll see another Elder Scrolls game and it will most likely be on the next generation of consoles. Anyway Where do you want to see the series take us next? Hammerfell - Black Marsh (Argonia) - Elsweyr - Valenwood- Summerset Isle. I myself would wan...
Posted Todd Farrington
byI know this is the Skyrim blog but is any other member as excited as I am to see what bethesda has in store for their next fallout title.....i mean if they improved on oblivion and fallout 3 this much to make skyrim imagine the new fallout. With the new engine, graphics, improvements, and epicness ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byEvidently this was too much. I spent the rest of the afternoon pounding the anvil at the Blacksmith shop. Working the metal removing the bumps and lumps of imperfection had a mind ordering effect on me. I calmed after every hammer stroke reflecting on what the Jarl had told me. As evening approached...
Posted Piper Jo
byMAIN QUEST SPOILER ALERT: DON'T READ THIS UNTIL YOU'VE FINISHED THE MAIN QUEST 19th of Frostfall, 4E 201 I took the Elder Scroll back to Paarthurnax and used it to look through the Time Wound and watch three ancient warriors face down Alduin. Question: What is Time? What is the difference between P...
Posted Ryan R
byOk thank you to everyone that responded to the first race, i have already started my bosmers journey and with your help he has a fitting specific role. lets get the other races done too, next up. ORCS. One small thing id like to add, someone should do a mod but, imagine a perk in archery, where y...
Posted Joshua James
bySindathiel was born in Valenwood to the Thielen Clan, a small tribe located north of Silvenar, where he was first taught the ways of the Green Pact. After many years living a primitive existence the allure of civilization drew him to Cyrodill where he married into a prominent trader f...
Posted Ryan R
byok........i have decided to role play each character, and when i can im going to create a short blog on each. it will include questions for you all regards to the role of each character . Hoping this will help me and many others make specific decisions on characters. This is the first so lets GET ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byLeaving Riverwood via the bridge over the river. I looked back at the pretty little village and then up at Bleak Fall, a shudder going down my spine. I was still finding that blasted Draugr dust in my pockets and beard. Rather than feel happy that I was moving my heart ached for my family and my bel...
Posted Deleted Member
byI've almost beaten skyrim on adept difficulty and i've decided to make a new char and play on mastery and then each game day i post i will write a log ill do the side quests and the main one
Posted Clavicus Vile
byI know this is going to anger many Talos and StormCloak fans but I kind of wish that I could become an agent for the Thalmor. I think there plot to take over Tamriel is genius. Does anyone else want to join the Thalmor or am I by myself?
Posted Edmund Woods
byI think his name's Beanor, I bet him in a fist fight a while back and we've been dungeon diving ever since. Trouble is, I left him outside a castle while I did a db quest. And I came back later and can't find him. I'm almost positive I'm looking in the right spot, and I've looked all over. But I...
Posted Scott rousey
byI am having issues trying to return Pantea's Flute. I have it my inventory, but she won't take it from me. I also cannot finish the White Phial- the guy won't take the briar heart. What do I do to complete these?
Posted Bruma
byMy character returned to Riften when I heard the usual shouting and commotion. Another thief had been found and was running through the city, trying to evade the guards. As guildmaster, I felt that it was my responsibility to follow the guards, loot the thief’s corpse, and sell the stolen goods to o...
Posted Ryan R
byI don't understand how many of you do small multiple play throughs with several role playing characters and here is why: I play one play through.....with one character...(ARANÉTHON RÓGAN......A DUNMER.....OF THE DARK BROTHERHOOD.....SPECIALISES IN MAGIC ONE HANDED AND SNEAK. HANDY WITH A BOW TOO)...
Posted Guy Corbett
byLooking back over what happened next, charging forward with my shield raised, I realise that I was far to over confident. Stupid old man running in to the jaws of that oversized arachnid like some Orc on a berserk charge. I came off worse in the first clash even though the Frost Spider was wounded. ...
Posted Ananth M.
byAlright so I’m sure everyone in the world of skyrim has probably by now figured some way to get some of their skills to level one hundred. I have read several things on here that talk about how awesome it is to boost and increase your level by like 40. Now wait, let’s think for a second, what does f...
Posted Ryan R
byImagine something in the lines of I Am Legend. Bethesda creates an open world apocalyptic MODERN zombie game. New york would be the best city. Areas swarming with the undead.......or lurking in buildings you scavenge. Countless companions ot there....where you can have more than one! there fore ...
Posted Donivan
byI think I got the Cidhna Mine glitch. The one where, after you've completed the quest, escaped the mine and been pardoned, etc., the guards still attempt to arrest you as they do when you first start the quest. This is especially galling because I killed Madanach, the King in Rags! So I am definit...
Posted Dreema
by(just like it says on the tin, trying to tie some ends together in order to tell a more cohesive tale. Possibly done un-successfully, and I admit I haven't been playing Skyrim much the past few weeks, work returns, heigh ho!) When I returned to High Hrothgar with the Horn, I had to seek Arngeir ou...
Posted Guy Corbett
byBleak Fall Barrow from afar is a spectacular vision of nordic architecture, peering out from the cradle of the mountain, through swirling clouds. On the approach I can tell it is not. In fact it felt quite desolate. The Grand staircase led up to the pyramidal arches proceeding along to the entrance ...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI've lost all track of time. Yesterday I woke with an almighty crimp in my back. For as quaint as the Sleeping Giant maybe, the beds don't offer a bit of support. Not to my old bones anyway. Stretching to revive my stiff muscles I moved through to the hearth and sat to eat a breakfast of honey nut t...
Posted Garth
by17th of Last Seed Ok, where do I even begin today? I haven't had a chance to write the last couple of days because, well, lets just start off from the moment I woke up in the imperial carriage. I woke up finding my hands bound and the back off my head still sore from the hit I recieved from those b...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI awoke suddenly, sitting up covered in a fine film of cold sweat. My head was swimming, surely I didn't consume that much mead around the fire. My vision was blurred and I didn't feel at all rested. It took a few moments before my brain caught up and I recognised where I was. The Stormcloak Rolaf h...
Posted Necronblue
byso here is what happened. In exploring early on in the game I found the thalmor embassy and took the challenge to shoot everyone inside with my bow through the hold in the fence surrounding the compound. although i couldn't loot them i succeeded and left pleased. later when i was getting more seriou...
Posted Robert Sixta
byAfter beating skyrim over 15 times, i began to explore more into magic skill trees for all i wanted to do in past saved games is just find and beat all storylines. Of course the only way to fully explore a magic skill all the way through without using it constantly in every battle scenario, is power...
Posted Guy Corbett
byI'm too old for this, its my 65th year next spring and i thought i'd hung my travelling cloak up for good. I've not been out of the Imperial city in a good ten years, and that was just a quick trip to Skingrad to see an old friend. I've not done anything like this since my early days as a Imperial C...
Posted Piper Jo
byI just awoke from the worst dream of my life. I scribbled down as much as I could when I awoke, but even so, much of the details are gone. What remains is some of the strangest images ever to wander through my head. First, some recent history: I asked Septimus—the mad scholar—how to find the Elder...
Posted Necronblue
byI love Skyrim, but when in the heat of battle my companion steps in front of me and I crack open his head, or my fireball burns her alive because she was too close to the enemy, I just get tired of reloading just so I can keep my moron pack mule. Real consequences in the game make it fun but can't f...
Posted Guy Corbett
byWith Skyrim proudly getting the no. 1 spot over xmas and more and more people talking about how good the experience is i though i'd share a few of the smaller things that makes Skyrim awesome to me. I think my favorite addition to Skyrim over the other TES games is the additions to the combat. Dual ...
Posted Dreema
byIt was nightfall when we finally came across Kynesgrove, and I was glad to have Vilkas with me; our beast blood senses were keen. We had discussed going through the process of cleansing ourselves of the blood, but there was no time. Four eyes was better than two and the dragons were most active on...
Posted Ailís Haughton
byFinding Love in Skyrim is Hard to Do (An Interlude) In Pride on January 2, 2012 at 11:59 am Mjoll gets blubbery when bad stuff happens to Aerin “Get out! I don’t want to talk right now…” Mjoll, the Lioness could hardly bear to look at me. Her eyes were filled up with sadness, brimming with unshed t...
Posted Mark the Impailor
byI watched a you-tube video earlier of spider man spiders in skyrim.i used to make mods of valve games, and i kinda want to make one for skyrim and host it on mah site I was thinking of a ride-able dragon you can control and attack, but i'm asking you guys the community what would you most love to se...
Posted Piper Jo
by9th of Frostfall, 4E 201. Ever since I started traveling, people have been telling me to check out the College of Winterhold to learn more about magic. I’ve never been particularly interested. I figured I could learn on my own from books, build on what Ma had showed me, practice on random monsters…...
Posted Joshua James
byRangers are my favorite fantasy archetype. Whether it's Drizzt, Aragorn or Sindathiel, my Bosmer Ranger, I love the class, the lore associated with them and their way of life. Being a massive fan of Lord of the Rings I had to find a way to carry over the feel of the Rangers of Ithilien and the Dun...
Posted Donivan
bySo I finally made it back to Markarth to do some Markathy quests. Figured I'd take care of business in the Hall of the Dead, kill that Frost Spider in Nchuand-Zel, and then meet up with that guy at the shrine of Talos to see what this Forsworn muder was all about. Bing, bang, boom, right? I enter ...
Posted Piper Jo
byI am overwhelmed. I just had a fascinating conversation with a dragon. The conversation was both practical and philosophical, and I’d have to say it was the first time I’ve ever been tempted to be interested in philosophy. Let me see what I can remember. First, Paathurnax taught me the dragon wor...
Posted Dreema
byI look back upon those days and I realise after I had taken the marriage-oath with Vilkas, I had made my peace with staying in Skyrim. Skyrim was home now, it was in my bones, and I had everything I wanted. And I also realised, now that I was Harbinger and wed-bonded, I had run round in a circle onc...
Posted Piper Jo
byLydia, Lydia, Lydia… She is brave and true, but just not the sharpest sword on the rack! I’m sure that anyone who has met her would agree with me. Esbern was leading the way as we wormed our way through the Karthspire looking for Sky Haven Temple, and we came to a room in which the entire floor...
Posted Dale Garrett
byI know this is TheSkyrimBlog and all, but what can we expect for the end of Tamriel. I will try to explain as quickly, goodly, and as briefly as I can for what I want. I hope it will something like all the daedric lords enter the world and try to kill all the divines (gods). Then the god...
Posted Piper Jo
byDelphine and I arrived in Kynesgrove just in time to watch a gigantic dragon flying overhead and apparently conducting some kind of ritual. It was the same dragon that attacked Helgen. I think it must have been Alduin himself. I shot at him, but he ignored me like I was throwing dirt. When he c...
Posted Isaac
byThis is my first Back story. Hope you guys enjoy "The wind has a chill that goes straight through your bones in skyrim, Trace." Said Augner the Rightous as they prepared for their adventures. "haha, you won't get far packing like that. That seems to be enough clothes for a wood elf in Valenw...
Posted The Shadow
by"Look out!" Darrien yelled as he held onto the horse's reins as if his life depended on it. The people in the street ran for cover as the horse raced past. Darrien looked up and gulped at what he saw: the gate leading to the Arboretum. The guards, noticing that the horse wasn't going to stop, quickl...
Posted Ryan R
byIm going to use The Lord Of The Rings as an example as i feel it is the perfect and easiest one to use to get you all to see what i mean. So, when your done with the main quest, and guilds and just enjoying a bit of role playing and exploring.....skyrim lacks something to continue to enthrall the ...
Posted Dreema
by(I actually wrote this as one of my first stories and saved it on Notebook - however I was reminded yesterday reading another blog that it's a story I still have to tell, and now seems a decent enough time. Besides, it means I don't have to do a bunch of writing today. Happy hols!) I can laugh ab...
Posted Piper Jo
by30th of Heartfire, 4E 201 I’m on the road to Kynesgrove with Delphine, my mysterious “friend” that first told me about Lost Tongue Overlook. Turns out she’s the last living member of an order of knights that protects Dragonborns. So much is happening that I don’t think I’ll be able to write about ...
Posted Dreema
by(this may be error-prone as I'm still sick, but hey, blog-post present for holidays - it has SPIDERS in it. Okay, not a great present, really but there you are) In the morning, we managed to eat a rather hasty breakfast and then made our way to the Museum to seek out the scholar Calcelmo. The who...
Posted Doug S
byA man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. -George Edward Moore I am Kor, Bringer of the Night, and this is my story... I rose with the sun. The morning came with a calm stillness. As I emerged from the tent, a cool wind chilled my core. Oh how I longed to take t...
Posted The Shadow
byDarrien stood at his bedroom window looking at his father walk away. He was pretty sure that nearly all of Bruma had heard his mother and father yelling. His next-door neighbour, an elderly imperial, ran out of her house to check if Darrien's mother was alright. Darrien was used to hearing his paren...
Posted Ryan R
byHeres the deal..............when you save a game......the next time you look at the file there is a picture of that moment you saved.............so, i thought itd be cool, to save everytime i see something cool, have an awesome battle or just a particular memory/time..........i have like 650 save fi...
Posted Guy Corbett
byIm quite new to the whole blogging thing and this is one of the first games where i have actually got involved in the wider community by coming on sites like this one (Top job Paul by the way). One of the biggest things that has leapt out at me is just how differently people are playing this game. T...
Posted Guy Corbett
byIm an avid RPG Player and have played the last three instalments of the elder scrolls thoroughly enjoying all of them. Ive also played through all the other Bethesda creations and now feel i understand the basic problems that arise in such a massive gametype. So starting to play Skyrim i was ready a...
Posted Ponty
byNord legend holds that on the 24th of Evening Star every year, a mythical figure some say is an aspect of mighty Talos himself, travels to Skyrim from the far-away northern land of Atmora on a flying longboat pulled by a half dozen mighty dragons. On that evening, he travels all around Skyrim and g...
Posted Donivan
byIn response to Tygravius's blog post "Show Me the Money", I wrote the following: "...I would hate for Bethesda games to fall into the Dragon Age trap. DAII was a very disappointing game, to me. BioWare is usually much more on the ball. But frankly it seems to me like EA pressured BioWare to pump ...
Posted Paul
byChristmas is a few days away - I don't know about you but my life is becoming very hectic! So I've decided to change things a little for the next couple of weeks. Don't worry the site will still be here and open for business! However, after a run of something like 200 days when I've posted a new bl...
Posted Paul
byLast weeks poll drew a line in the sand after one month of Skyrim and asked 'How are you doing with the game?' Just over 1200 people voted, and these were the results: As we can see, just under a third of you voted for the option that said you felt you'd barely scratched the surface of the game yet...
Posted Porklet
bySo I was wondering what my first ever blog would be about, on this, my favourite site on the web. I racked my brain for a whole day, and played some Skyrim for some inspiration. My girlfriend entered the room whilst I was playing and casually asked "What's Lydia up to?" And then it hit me. Like a...
Posted Paul
byThe great news for Bethesda just keeps on coming, with Skyrim confounding the odds and topping the charts for all platforms in the UK. This is the first year for eight years that a game from Activision or EA hasn't been the Christmas best-seller. And its the first year for four years that a game fro...
Posted Paul
byThanks to site member Craig for pointing out this awesome video Enjoy
Posted Tygravius
byI putting this over here on the Blog-action. It may be fit for Forum, but whatever. I'll have to freshin up on the rules. This is in regards to all that money (650 million) that Skyrim has made already. I'm curious how that money will be put into use in the studios. I am not by no means a computer/p...
Posted Zurin Arctus
byHey guys, lately i've been playing as a silver haired bosmer mage called Orsino. After the dragon age 2 first enchanter and i've been using a destruction/atromancer type build. Training for the CoW (college of winterhold) questline and awaiting word from Falk fire-beard about Queen Potema. Reading t...
Posted Piper Jo
by29th of Heartfire, 4E 201 I haven’t written a journal entry in a long time, and a lot has happened, so I’m just going to write quickly and hit the low points. I was in Whiterun on the job Maven Black-brier had given me. I didn’t like the job, and I liked it even less after I met my Whiterun contac...
Posted Michael Puopolo
byTo me, almost everything in Skyrim is epic. The most epic thing would have to be when Shadowmere came out of the pool. I was expecting him to be drinking by the pool or standing around like he was in Oblivion, but when the one inch deep pool started bubbling and turning black I had goosebumps. When ...
Posted Darvakiin
byThis topic is very simple, I need help designing a character. Here are a few things I have in mind. I really DO NOT want to be a nord, imperial or breton. I want my race to not be what leads me to what I'm doing ( Ex. Not a wood elf doing archery ) I want to either be a mage, ranged or mixed. I don'...
Posted Paul
byWe've now been here on the Ning Network for two months. This morning I paid the next monthly subscription, and so the site is here for another month at the very least..... However, I'm aware, from the stats that I can see 'behind the scenes', that site activity is falling away steadily as time goes ...
Posted Ryan R
byOff the topic of Skyrim I know.........but bethesda........who is looking forward to a potential fallout 4? where do you hope it will be set? im extremely looking forward to it after seeing the vast improvement in EVERYTHING between oblivion and skyrim.......if a similar improvement is made on the ...
Posted Dreema
byWhen the business with Kodlak’s shade was done, and I was trying to figure out what being a Harbinger actually meant, I still had the journal in my packs. I had opened it and glanced at the script now and again, but I didn’t understand any of it. It was definitely going to need some expert help, a...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
byHey everybody. So, I have been playing a load of Skyrim :D However, I've noticed that there have been a few genuinely scary moments:Fighting my first elder dragon Fighting my second elder dragon Stabding in front of a restless draugr's coffin and not realizing until it puts me in a kill animation...
Posted The Shadow
byAs I write this I'm sitting in Sleeping Giant Inn with a bottle of ale on the table next to me whilst listening to Sven play the lute and watching Embry do a weird dance. If it weren't for the return of the dragons I would settle down here without a moments pause. After arriving in Riverwood Sven as...
Posted Paul
byYes, you read that right. Bethesda have announced that more than 10 million copies of Skyrim have now been shipped worldwide since its release on November 11th Here are some of the staggering facts that have been made known in recent news stories Bethesda has so far netted more than $650 million in...
Posted Dreema
byI’m going to take the opportunity now to explain what happened in Riften, at least up to that point. I had a scar across my throat, very small mind you, by the time I went back to Jorrvaskr but things could have gone a lot worse. So now I’ll out with it, as I feel I can now break my silence – I’ve...
Posted Piper Jo
byI spent some time drinking. I don’t know how long. Wine, mead, skooma… nothing would dull the pain. Drunk but still raging, I broke into the smith’s home one night and stole all his materials, then took it right out to the forge and pounded out my rage on steel, iron, and orichalcum. I don’t kn...
Posted The Shadow
byBefore long the wagon was pulled into Helgen, it seemed that the entire city was built solely for military purposes. The wagon stopped next to another one in the center of the town. Me and the other prisoners got off and a guard started calling names. First Ulfric and Ralof, then the third prisoner ...
Posted Madison Jade
byI've heard a lot of talk about how is bethesda going to top Elder Scrolls: Skyrim...... as i've been reading the books throughout skyrim I have been reading a lot about the Dwemer and that would be a perfect next edition the Dwemer mysteriously reappearing because of some rift in the universe or som...
Posted Paul
byI'm not really much of an online gamer myself, but I know that a lot of you guys really, really want Bethesda to make an Elder Scrolls game that you can take online. Of course, Bethesda just don't appear interested, and have repeatedly stated that they have no plans to include online or even co-op ...
Posted Dreema
by(This actually did happen; coming out of the lair with Vilkas, I took a few steps out and then suddenly a dragon came out of the sky over our heads. It was so quick I didn't screenshot it, but it made a nice little tidbit to add to the story). Although I could hear the ring of steel behind me as V...
Posted Darvakiin
byI was looking at the Bethblog today and I happened to click and read one of them. Unfortunately I scrolled down and read some comments.... Here's one that really angered me. "You Bethesda rascals!!!Your game is the most unstable game I’ve EVER played.You should be ashamed of yourself’s.Bad coding,ba...
Posted Ryan R
byJust a wee blog to show a list of things we would love to be added to the game.......Skyrim is unreal...........but FAR from perfect. A list i made for add ons would be...(and i think you will agree strongly with some) : DRAGON WEAPONS - Annoyingly there are no weapon sets for this category unlike...
Posted Dreema
by(Suffice to say, if you haven't done the Companion quest that far in..you may want to skip this one. This portion of the storyline kicked me rather sharply in the chest) Ignorance is bliss. Again, we do not know the future, not even we who know the way of Thu’um. It’s a mercy. Past memories hur...
Posted Piper Jo
bySister, once you have picked up the packages, send them on to me at Broken Oar Grotto. The fool who did our work at the lighthouse should arrive shortly thereafter; make sure she is taken care of. It was signed with Swims’ alias. There has to be an explanation, was my first thought. I tried to r...
Posted Paul
byThe current site poll on 'things we miss in Skyrim' included 'hand-to-hand as a skill' as one of the options. Although it is trailing in the poll, a few people have mentioned it on the thread. I'm certainly puzzled by the severe downgrading of unarmed combat in Skyrim. I made a pugilist 'bruiser' ch...
Posted Dreema
by(I randomly encountered Farkas and some other Companions in the middle of nowhere, getting pummelled by a bear and jumped by Silver Hand. It was pretty epic as I couldn't understand what they were doing there, but I wove that little bit into the story below) So, for a month or so, I divided my tim...
Posted Juniorrat
byChapter three He was running. wind gently caressed his face as he bounded on a winding path through pine trees. there was snow. around him, falling softly as he swept past it. up ahead in the distance he saw a light at the end of the path. bright and...
Posted Juniorrat
byChapter two “but servant girls aren’t allowed to sleep with the marks.” “I’m well aware of that.” “then what are we going to do when they notice your stomach is getting bigger?” Dharma had again snuck down to Gorgo’s Cell having pick-pocketed...
Posted Piper Jo
byMidnight, 12th of Heartfire I tip-toed carefully up the steps of the Solitude Lighthouse. I’d expected there to be a lock on the door—but there wasn’t even a door. I’d expected the first floor to be a residence with a light keeper past whom I’d have to sneak. There had been nothing on the first...
Posted Dreema
byIt’s strange how the world works, isn’t it? I spent several years cursing myself for ever taking up the life of a cutpurse and brigand. I spent years trying to get away from it…just like I tried to get away from being Dragonborn. And where should I end up? That’s right; I had no idea of Riften’...
Posted Paul
byIt's been a challenging year for game companies, with sales static or slightly declining in tough economic conditions. But in November there was a statistic that totally bucked the trend - a 57% rise in sales of retail PC games. With PC games long in decline this was something that would seem to be...
Posted Dreema
byHow do I even describe to you what it means to be able to smell the evening breeze and have it explode like a rainbow of colour in your head? To be able to smell the blood of everyone within a hundred yards of you? To hear their hearts beating. You simply wouldn’t know unless you’ve done it. I r...
Posted Piper Jo
by12th of Heartfire, 4E201 As I write this, I’m sitting in the common room of the inn with a pint and meal in front of me. My feet are up, and my chair is tipped back on two legs. I’ve got a job tonight, working with my best friend. Life is finally looking up. First, the little thing: I killed my ...
Posted Jack Kenny
byThis blog is about something I stumbled across in Skyrim while playing the thieves guild quest line. I have done abit of research on these items and the are quite cool and decorative The are simply bugs in jars :D ! here is a picture of just one of the five you can get. These are quiet rare and can...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks poll is asking the question 'what do you miss most in Skyrim?' This was a poll we ran some months ago, on the old site - but of course that was before we actually played the game. The general consensus then was that the new features and gameplay elements more than compensated for the thi...
Posted Dreema
byWe made our way back to Jorrvaskr, weary but victorious. I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised that Vilkas was waiting for us – it was his brother after all. Farkas hailed him with a grin, but Vilkas merely lifted his chin in a nod, though he looked more relieved than he’d admit. Me, well, he...
Posted Piper Jo
by10th of Heartfire, 4E 201 It was surprisingly easy to contact the Thieves Guild in Riften. In Markarth, the Thieves Guild maintained a certain level of secrecy. If you asked the average merchant about the Thieves Guild, there was a fifty-fifty chance he'd say we were a myth. That’s what I expecte...
Posted Kevin
bySo i stumbled upon a "word of power" wall by accident, and because i was so excited i completely missed the blood dragon hiding in the corner. Well, i did manage to escape and to get the dragon down to near death. As i was about to strike the killing blow, an Elder dragon landed right beside me. L...
Posted Dreema
byFarkas…loyal, big-hearted Farkas and one of the most dangerous and brave men I’ve ever known. He isn’t very swift of brain but he could swing his sword hard enough shear an opponent in two, and he’d do it for you if he chose you as friend and sister. He’s much older now – aren’t we all? – and tho...
Posted Paul
byWith Skyrim still riding high in the game charts, and patches still being released to fix glitches and problems with the vanilla game, thoughts are already turning to DLC. We've already started getting topics started here on the site about what might be included in future DLC. Well, Todd Howard has ...
Posted Dreema
byThe thing about all those poorly-sung bard ballads in Skyrim is they always tell of the epic deeds, of how the hero was eight feet tall and bursting with muscles, killing seven trolls and a giant before breakfast whilst taking half the women of a village to his bed after evensong. They never descri...
Posted Dreema
byI think I’ve mentioned how much I hate being cold…well let it be known that High Hrothgar is -very-cold; the peaks are whipped into a flurry by biting winds, the snow never melts and is more than a meter thick in some places. It is bitterly chill, and I completely understand why The Seven Thousand ...
Posted Sithis Nerevar
bySo I'm just wondering what sort off stuff people would like to see added or changed in the game to make it a better experience. I'm not talking about where you would like the dlc to be based. I'm talking more along the lines of stuff like, changing the smiting skill, so when your crafting something,...
Posted Paul
byLast evening saw the annual Spike TV Game of the Year Award ceremony. And the hot news is that Skyrim was crowned with the biggest of all the prizes - the coveted 'Game of the Year' beating out competition from Batman: Arkham City; Uncharted 3; Portal 2 and The Legend of Zelda : Skyward Sword. Addi...
Posted Dreema
byI awoke late the following morning, somewhat the worse for wear, and stumbled out into daylight with a headache and a heavy backpack. I still had the Dragonstone, and I figured I may as well make my way to the wizard’s laboratory as I had more than a word or three for him about neglecting to mentio...
Posted Piper Jo
by8th of Hearthfire, 4E 201 Riften is all the way at the other end of the country, and I am still on the road, passing south of the Throat of the World. I can hardly contain my excitement. Even the mountain flowers along the roadside look brighter than they did on my last trip. Did you know there i...
Posted Dreema
byLet me just say right now, I hate draugr. Hate them. Falkar had spider issues - I'll talk about him later, and Ralof wasn't a fan of those either if you recall. Me, it’s undead. I would fight dragons every day for an eternity before I would ever want to step foot in a hall of the dead, and to t...
Posted Paul
byAmazingly, it is exactly four weeks since Friday November 11th - and Skyrim was released to the eager Elder Scrolls fandom. So, how are you doing? I was interested to see, in the comments to the previous poll result, that quite a few of you didn't vote in the Guild poll because you either haven't st...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for the Friday Quiz And its another 'odd one out' quiz, just like last week - but this time it is based on NPCs. Each question gives you the names of four NPCs. Three of them are in Skyrim, and one of them was in either Oblivion or Morrowind. But can you figure out which one? Take the Q...
Posted Dreema
byI made my way out of Riverwood – I was rather welcome to leave the place for Ralof and his people had been not-so-subtly hinting I should look into joining the Stormcloaks; a ridiculous prospect as the Stormcloaks believed Skyrim was for Nords only, and I doubt they’d be particularly happy to allow ...
Posted Dreema
byI was born. I grew up. I did a few things, here and there. That’s as much history as you’ll get for now. The Nords believe that our lives are like a long length of string – these strings can get snarled up with other lives, or tied into knots from past actions. Whatever tangled mess I had made ...
Posted Fredrik Hultman
byI don't know if anyone have posted something related to this topic earlier, but how would you like a TES movie? I think that it could get a long way. It's not like they lack possible and interesting scripts etc. Tell moi what you think, would you like to see one and do you think that one will ever s...
Posted Piper Jo
byFifth of Hearthfire, 4E 201 As the bars closed behind me, I shivered at the thought that I might spend the rest of my life mining silver in this dank hole. I pushed the thought back and stepped down the rickety scaffold to the floor of the mine. Prisoners stared morbidly into the flames of an open...
Posted Paul
byWhen I loaded up Skyrim this evening, Steam updated me to version 1.3. At the moment this is only for the PC version, the XBox and PS3 iterations are being tested by Microsoft and Sony respectively, and will be along in the next day or so Here are the patch notes for 1.3 General stability improveme...
Posted Paul
byHave you ever pondered about the Dwemer? We first came across them in Morrowind - in fact we actually met one. We lamented their complete absence from Oblivion. And, much to most people's delight, we came across their structures and technology once more in Skyrim. However, collecting together all th...
Posted Paul
byHere's something really, really interesting I spotted. A YouTube user called WestSideLuigi has uploaded a video of how his character has got to level 9 as a 100% total pacifist. Yes, that's right - he hasn't killed a single creature, NPC or animal. He doesn't even kill undead. Nor does he use compan...
Posted Paul
byIt strikes me that many, many people have joined this site since we first got started - and started the 'Groups' 'Groups' on this site are the way in which people with common interests come together for discussion, sharing and interaction. Each Group has its own Wall, its own mini-Forum and its own ...
Posted Ashley Matthews
byWell, I only got to play about 150 hours of Skyrim, and life started to take over again. Relatives from across the country need help, and of course I'm the one they ask. I'm not good at long, boring speeches so I'll keep this short and to the point. I love the Skyrim Blog, and it's been a joy to be ...
Posted Paul
byLast week our poll asked 'Which of the four main Skyrim Guild quest lines really delivers?' A total of 939 people voted (it seems our days of 2000+ people voting in polls are long gone, sadly) and it was a fairly close run contest until the vote for the Dark Brotherhood surged ahead. Here are the re...
Posted Piper Jo
byBack at the smithy, I paid for a lesson from Ghorza graBagol and then bought materials from her to do some of my own work. I’m thinking of trying to do some dwarvish designs--Inspired by the City of Stone, I guess. But mostly, like I told Uncle Andre, I just wanted to think, and giving my hands ...
Posted Piper Jo
by3rd of Hearthfire 4E 201, Markarth Markarth is my hometown. It’s not the name we called it when I was growing up, but apparently that’s what the rest of the country calls it, and I’m just an ignorant Warren rat for not recognizing it. You learn something new everyday! Even before I got there, I c...
Posted Paul
byBundled in with news that there'll be another patch next week was news that the much-anticipated Creation Kit will be released to hungry modders in January. Obviously that is excellent news! But more controversial is the announcement of the new Steam Workshop platform for mods. Let's have a look at...
Posted Paul
byThey've been a lot of fun in the run up to Skyrim And now the game is out, Harry Partridge takes one last look into the world of Skyrim
Posted Paul
byHere's a new Friday Quiz It's an odd-one-out Quiz. Each question has four locations - three of them are in Skyrim, and the other one is either in Cyrodiil or Vvardenfell. But can suss out which is which? Take the quiz and see if you can work out which of the locations is NOT in Skyrim...
Posted Griffifth Hammergrim
by"Problem focusing during lectures?Doodling does not help?Sleeping always occuring at the wrong time?" I have recently discovered a cure for these problems. All thanks to Skyrim. Here it is: (1) Get yourself a Skyrim theme. (not the one from the trailer but from the game menu) (2) Memorise this, ~Dov...
Posted Paul
byThe 1.2 patch for Skyrim rolled out yesterday - and already I'm seeing a variety of opinions Some people have reported a significant improvement, others are saying that its actually made things worse and created problems where none existed before. I've already noticed one baffling change to the PC ...
Posted Jay
byThere's no way I'm patching this game. For a while, at least. Right now it's running very well on my PC, and the glitches that I do get are tolerable. But this is just ridiculous:
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
byThank goodness for the abundance of charcoal in Skyrim! http://songsofskyrim.wordpress.com
Posted Paul
byThe poll over last midweek was about the difficultly level that we most often use when we play Skyrim. Just over 1000 people voted and the results came out like this As you can see we got a very sweet, and almost perfect, 'bell curve' effects on this one By far the most popular option was 'adept' w...
Posted Paul Haley
byOk so i just finished the DB and i have to saw i wasn't thoroughly impressed. Yes the scale of the quest was epic in turns of you getting to kill you who. However i think the questline was terribly short and much less creative than the DB quests in oblivion. My favorite quest of all times has to bee...
Posted AtticusFinch
byI was playing Skyrim the other day and I was getting into the main quest and I noticed some things about the whole story that make it hold many qualities for it to actually be considered an epic. The components of an epic can be narrowed down into several categories that most epics hold in their bot...
Posted Paul
byJust posted on Bethesda Blog (so its 'official') that the plan is to post the patch on Wednesday. Here are the release notes which detail the main things that will be addressed by the patch UPDATE 1.2 NOTES (all platforms unless specified) Improved occasional performance issues resulting from long ...
Posted Paul
byGreat news for Skyrim players on the PS3 platform. A new 92mb patch has been released that updates the game to version 2.01. Users are reporting that it fixes the much talked about lagging issues that have afflicted users of Sony's console. No definite news on the XBox and PC patches, but they are e...
Posted RuneRed
bySome Skyrim Adventuring Tips: I wrote this for anyone wanting to improve their survivability. Perhaps even the most seasoned adventurer may find a bit of knowledge here. The tips herein are mostly general in nature, not specific tips about perks, character building, crafting, etc. – entire artic...
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
by- 17th Last Seed, 4E 201 I was still walking as evening fell, every hour adding to the elation of my newfound independence among the beauty of what I now know to be part of the great Southwestern swath of Skyrim called “Falkreath Hold”. Riverwood was somewhere about, I could sense it, but on ch...
Posted Paul
byThis has already been posted in the video section, but it really needs to be made front page
Posted Paul
byFan support for Skyrim is gathering pace, with news of two extremely useful tools... Game website Game Banshee has uploaded a fully annotated map of the province of Skyrim with every visitable location in the game clearly marked. Additionally, the site has made the map available as a downloadable P...
Posted Ryan R
bywhat im saying is if bethesda could create a game to ur needs.......what would it be? i honestly believe the perfect role playing game would be an apocalyptic one.......ok we have fallout but i mean a more modern one, something like I AM LEGEND imagine a role playing game in a massive part of a c...
Posted Jacob
byIs anyone else dissapointed that you don't see much of the lesser races? (Argonians, Khajiit, Elves) I get tired of seeing Nord's, Bretons and Imperials all the time i know that Skyrim is the land of the Nord's but still... Does anyone else feel the same way?
Posted Ashley Matthews
byThe ancient dwemer/falmer city...Does anyone else feel the same? It may not be considered a 'City', but it's really beautiful. Underground, brilliant blue lights everywhere. Unfortunately, out of my 2.7k Skyrim screenshots, I cannot seem to find the ones of Blackreach. I will continue to search. If ...
Posted Garrett
byI currently have 29 hours in my Red Guard Warrior/Archer and he is lvl 30. Whenever I need to train some skill up i tend to go to Markarth and tick off all the guards there and bring them outside the city to fight. Now I honestly think there are more than 20 guards when I do this and I would stand n...
Posted Piper Jo
byTirdas, 1st of Heartfire, 4E 201 I can’t seem to get away from Whiterun! I just keep finding people who need help! In this case, it was the Graymane family. The Greymanes favor the Stormcloaks, while their neighbors, the Battle-borns, favor the Empire. The Greymanes believed that their young ma...
Posted Paul
byThere was a lot of speculation before the game released concerning the Guilds - especially as to whether they would be improved from their Oblivion counterparts Now that we've had a couple of weeks to play, it is time to ask whether Bethesda managed to deliver... Looking at the four main Guilds (yes...
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
by- 17th Last Seed, 4E 201 Emerging from the maw of the earth, bloodied battle brothers, the cold was there to greet we haggard two. The cool damp of the caves I was so eager to escape seemed as a moist warmth when my skin tensed against the chill outdoors. Not a moment had passed in the sun before we...
Posted Paul
byLast weekend's poll asked which of Skyrim's five main cities was your personal favourite. Just over 1500 people cast a vote, and this was the result The result proved to be a comprehensive win for the city of Whiterun, taking just under half of the votes. Why? Well, it can't be a total co-incidence...
Posted Paul
byWe're still getting a lot of stuff getting posted in the wrong place - in particular things which should be in the Forum Discussion part of the site being made into 'Blogs'. We don't have the facility to move a blog into the forum, so we've either got to leave them there (which simply encourages mo...
Posted Ryan R
byIn my opinion i think magic in the game is very limited.........i have 80hours of game play under my belt, level 40 and am thoroughly enjoying the game. however i feel there is not much variety in sells in the game **that i have come across** most spells i have are destruction in frost bite, flam...
Posted Paul
byI took a trip to the official Bethesda forums in search of ideas for discussion topics or blog posts Big mistake Page after page of threads complaining, whining and bitching about the things that should have been in the game, should have been different or were better in Oblivion / Morrowind / Dagg...
Posted Paul
byI don't know why this is so mesmerising, but it is
Posted Jules Frijsinger
byHey my name is Jules, i played skyrim for about a week. i'm not a really good player but i'll do it for the fun you know. i'm currently level 17 almost 18 i will post everytime after playing the game so if you think it might work out haha just like my page en stay in contact. i also sometimes wil gi...
Posted The Nexus
byInspired by the finnish gamer who ventured into Morrowind's mainland and later Vvardenfell, I decided to have my own little noclip adventure into the region westish of Skyrim. Hammerfell and Highrock. Let's start with a bunch of pictures shall we? We start our adventures outside Markath. There...
Posted Damien Underwood
byToday I woke up early to play since I have to go to work soon and I didn't get all too much done, but it was fun nevertheless. After accumulating an ungodly amount of filled soul gems I went cave diving in hopes of finding some new enchantments to add to my collection and some rare items to use thos...
Posted Paul
byGaming sites are buzzing today with speculation about a discovery by Finnish gamer 'Jesse' who discovered that Bethesda has already provided much of the landmass of the provinces used in Oblivion and Morrowind. How does this work? Well, if you go to the very bottom right hand corner of the Skyrim ma...
Posted Cap'n Blackheart
byDo not get me wrong: I have poured dozens of my hours into TES: Skyrim already and am loving it to the bone, but - in my opinion - there are some fundamental flaws that need dire addressing in the following Elder Scrolls game. I will aim to sum up some of my complaints in the following blogpost, and...
Posted Cawre
byHello! In the last couple of weeks most of you have been busy playing Skyrim, and so have I. I've been so immersed by the game that I haven't got time to write down my progress and post it here (truth is, Im lazy), so I've decided to do some updates, once in a while, or to just talk about stuff in t...
Posted Ponty
byToday I found an utterly insane method for leveling your block skill. Provided you're high enough level (probably about 25) and have the Fast Healing spell, roll into a Giant camp, and leave 1 giant standing, and sit there blocking. This works as giants do ridiculous amounts of damage and blocking i...
Posted Damien Underwood
byWell i'm new to this site but of course not new to elder scrolls. Expect misspellings since I don't have my word check on. I played Arena when I was youngish since it was a relatively simple game. Swing sword, dungeon dive. Then I played morrowind a few year after it came out and I can safely say I ...
Posted Paul
byThis weeks midweek poll is based on a suggestion from Brandon Longe, and is a poll about difficulty levels. Thanks Brandon! What difficulty level are you playing on? And, perhaps more importantly, why? Have you tried different levels and noticed any significant differences? Or are you one of those p...
Posted Piper Jo
byTirdas: 25th of Last Seed I returned to Whiterun today. I don’t always follow through when I tell people I will do something, but there were a few things I'd said I would do that were of interest to me, and I wanted to start my journeys somewhere familiar. First thing I did was go to the alchemist’...
Posted Paul
byAstonishingly there are already more than 700 mods for Skyrim uploaded to the new and bourgeoning Skyrim Nexus. It's astonishing for two reasons. Firstly, the fact that the game has only been out for just over a week. And, secondly, Bethesda haven't yet released their Creation Kit for the game. Yes,...
Posted Faelen GrayOwl
byThe Sliver Seal A voyage to the outer islands of the Sea of Ghosts was not what the captain had in mind when he offered his services but, he was a man of his word. The days were spent in nervous preparation of an uncertain future. Aden sharpening his blades, repairing armor. Helga weaving anoth...
Posted Paul
byNews from Bethesda via Pete Hines' Twitter, that a patch is coming - maybe by as early as the end of the coming week. Most of the angst that I've seen on forums is that the problems are principally on XBox and PS3 - and that is a surprise to me. I'd always thought that part of the attraction of con...
Posted Cawre
byI was traveling on the road from Rorikstead to Whiterun at about 11-12 pm when I saw a ghost-like man riding on a horse on the road ahead of me. After doing some research I realised I wasn't the only one who had witnessed this mythical "Headless Horseman". Unfortunately I didn't have the time to tak...
Posted Sancre Tor
byOk... I started just before... And i just want some general tips that would help me have a bearing on where to strat from, you know.. Its not that i expect you to guide me. But in every game i had the misdeed of always starting first, and i did all the "mistakes", that i had to learn the others not...
Posted Griffifth Hammergrim
byI had a holiday and I spent it ALL on Skyrim. Now I am back in college. I know a few friends here who are playing Skyrim too and we are about to have a meeting tonight, How should i greet them? "hail dovahkiin" or just kick in the door and go FUS RO DAH! I think we who play Skyrim must have some sor...
Posted Dale Garrett
byWhat glitches have you come across? The ocassional animal performing a Houdini, or performing a sithis worship. I have come across two. One where I was going somwhere in the solitude hold (don't know name) and I went INTO the mountain. Another was in Whiterun where I fell below the city a...
Posted Piper Jo
byLucy’s Journal #3: Loredas, 23rd of Last Seed 4E 201 Well, I now have a few answers, but more questions. At the urging of Jarl Balgruuf and his entire court, I travelled around and then up the Throat of the World to talk to a bunch of old monks aptly named the Greybeards. They told me some stuff, ...
Posted McNuggle
by"GRAGHH! Blasted thieves struck again!" shouted Madesi... I beckon him over, glad to see him. "Come sit my friend, tell me what happened." "The blasted thieves guild struck again! That's what happened!" he shouted "I am sorry I shouldn't take it out on you, it is not like you did it.". Already kn...
Posted Paul
byToday marks the one month anniversary of when I first signed up for a Ning account and started to build this site. We've not been operating for quite a month yet - there was a few days of figuring things out, then a brief period of 'beta testing' before the site went live on October 24th. But this i...
Posted Faelen GrayOwl
byThe Silver Ring Little remains of the old era now. Dagoth-ur has fallen. The Tribunal is unseated and the great houses are now united. Peace seems only the monotonous labor of the bureaucrat. Little room for a sword in the chambers of debate. Small bands of bandits and lone necromancers, hardly...
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
by- 17th Last Seed, 4E 201 Amid the burning wreckage of the town I shambled in a daze, dizzily attempting to comprehend the shouts of the rebel warrior trying to save my life. Within minutes, a dragon had destroyed the entire area. Yes, a dragon! O, the size and horrifying might of the creature! Even ...
Posted Ognaid
byI personally chose Stormcloak. Don't get me wrong, I am a total pro-Imperial in Morrowind and Oblivion. In Morrowind, i did all of the legion quests with pride and in Oblivion the first thing i did was the main quest to assist the empire in it's time of need. But in Skyrim.. They banned talos worshi...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byok so heres how it goes i was looking to unload some of my stuff and make a few potions so i make my potions and then turn around to leave and notice the book case behind me had a few books and decided to unload it so i approach and it says active bookcase and so a try it and wala it will attimaticl...
Posted KnoNothinGenius
byChapter 1: Mercy through the Eyes of the Wicked The sounds of steel against a grindstone echoed profoundly through my ears. I could tell, I was finally coming to. Worse yet than the grinding was the musky fog I was inhaling; every breath through my nose felt as though I was drowning, and the b...
Posted Paul
byIt's time for another QUIZ This one has been submitted by Vix. Therefore it will not be a surprise that not only is it firmly rooted in Elder Scrolls lore, it is also very hard! Seriously, if you can get 10/10 on this one - and I mean without looking at UESP or the Imperial Library - then you reall...
Posted Mike W
byBeing an Elder Scrolls old timer, I became complacent in the knowledge that magery and magecraft had seemingly been weakening in the transition between Morrowind and Oblivion. My heavily armoured, ebony battle axe wielding orc had slaughtered countless apprentices and adepts. Whose fiery missiles,...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byAfter being abused, Locked up and beaten by those horrible whitesprint guards Id had enough, I decided that the stormclocks could help me! I ventured to whiterun and on the way decided to test my new good soul by stealing everyones gold, murdering the shopkeepers and stealing more gold It just feels...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byDay 31Mean humansSooooo I got really mad at the guards and I kind of um....alright I hit them with my swords. they fell down and went all quiet and I kept telling them to stop faking I mean I didnt hit them that hard. But no they were being mean to me like they were to matilda and fakeing that they ...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byGo get the rock they say, go find the dragon they say. Well im sick of takeing orders, im not there little slave no......But I do like the gold so yeh ill keep doin it. After stealing half the valuable things in the Jarls castle I figured it was time to check on that cute dragon they were talking ab...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byI found my way back to Whiterun and it turns out this rock was all so this wizard could read it! couldnt he have just found a different book? After i let the wizard grobble at my feet and thank me the guards starting yelling about a dragon and boy oh boy i was so excited!! I heard dragons were cute ...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byAs I left the city of Whiterun I noticed a very VERY lonely horse in his stables while it snowed oddly in the plains. I took the liberty of takeing him on a fun walk without even being asked. I consider myself a Good murderer. i approached some Placed named something real dreary like bleak waterfall...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byAfter my gloomy travel back to Whiterun I was stricken over losing my Bow “Dragon-Flight” and I couldnt help but yearn to recreate it I traveled to Riverwood and found an elven bow and i took it to the city of Whiterun and smithed the bow. Happy and delighted I found that the gods had bestowed power...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
byI came across a number of bandit keeps in my travels today as I wandered throug the southern land of skyrim and I came across a rather interesting place called “Red eagles tomb” I entered expecting a few dreugr nothing I could handle but instead I found a great undead warrior named obviously “Red Ea...
Posted Paul
byEarlier this year, Bethesda offered free games for life to any couple who produced a baby on 11.11.11... and named him or her 'Dovahkiin' It seemed a good publicity stunt at the time, but I wonder if they actually expected anyone to do it? Well, step forward game crazy couple Megan and Eric Kellerme...
Posted Paul
byThe results of our latest poll won't be any surprise to regular members of this site. I've always said that this is a Skyrim fan site - but not a fan boy site. We try to be positive about the game, even though we will be honest enough to point out the flaws. Before Skyrim was released I had this nig...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
by*small quest spoiler* After many days of exploring caves and dungeon and many other things I had enhanced my skills many times with the gods who gave me the knowledge to enhance them almost 18 times. exploring a cave of vampires and witches in the southern forests of skyrim i came across a weathered...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
by*Small guilds spoiler alert* Before I left riverwood i payed a visit to sven and his friend some elven archer. The sniveling fools tryed to trick me into playing eachothers crush into the others arm but kenzal isnt that stupid and instead I killed them taking their gold and leaving them their weapon...
Posted Kenzal quick-silver
by*this journal follows in game time and the life of my character Kenzal quick-silver through his critical eyes and ridiculously sarcastic attitude and his odd adventures* warning theyre are minimal spoilers in here, While I do not completely refer to quests by name or their questline completely I try...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
byHey guys and gals! So, I have FINALLY been playing Skyrim. I've racked up about 5 hours or so, and here are my thoughts: 1) Abso-friggin-lutely beautiful. It really is. 2) Unexpected occurrences are to be expected. My character has just been blown away from my original idea. I tried, believe me, but...
Posted Nyar Oncalagon
byI was eager to play Skyrim after all the hype I've read online and the word of mouth I've heard ... from mouths ... full of words ... to my ears. The graphics, the gameplay, the systems, are all supposed to be leaps and bounds above Oblivion. One aspect of Oblivion that left much to be desired was ...
Posted Paul
byFollowing our earlier story about the early sales figures for Skyrim, we have news today that Bethesda is reporting that a whopping 7 million copies of the game have been sold. This figure means that Bethesda has so far racked up a staggering $450 million in global sales. Wow... It has also emerged ...
Posted Piper Jo
byLucy’s Journal 2: Turdas, 20th of Last Seed So, I am now sure that the return of the dragons has something to do with me, and probably with that stupid amulet. Hadvar (not Halvar—must be a local dialect) said, “It couldn’t have been a coincidence that dragon appearing right when Ulfric Stormcloak w...
Posted Craig Mack
bykind of rushed through it, this was my first elder scrolls game and now im addicted. Being the harry potter fan i am i figure im going to make my next character a very evil mage, most likely dark elf, and name him voldemort lol what do you guys think?
Posted Paul
byTime for our midweek poll, and we're asking for thoughts about the main cities of Skyrim. A lot was made in the build up to the game about how great care was being given to ensure that there was no repeat of the cookie-cutter cities from Oblivion. Did they succeed in your view? Are the cities suffic...
Posted Paul
byEarlier todayI reported on the awesome news that Skyrim is selling like hotcakes. But wouldn't it be interesting to know how those 3.4 million units can be broken down by platform? Well, wonder no longer my friends - because I have those figures to hand. Perhaps now we can see why there was such an...
Posted Paul
byI realise this might go horribly wrong, but I'm going to try something that will open up discussion. We now have the possibility for site members to initiate forum discussions. Here's how it works. Firstly, the discussion display on the front page of the site will stay the same. Those discussions ca...
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
byThough I greatly desire to pour out the events of the last few days, my time in the harsh land of Skyrim was already brimfull with adventure by the time I finally acquired a bound book adequate for true journaling. Thus, I must quiet myself for recall of that first incredible week, setting the ...
Posted Welkyn Winwillow
byFeel free to follow my adventures! Recently begun, but many more exciting entries to come! http://songsofskyrim.wordpress.com
Posted Paul
byGood news for Bethesda in wake of the release of Skyrim... Early sales figures indicate that the game sold 3.4 million copies at retail outlets in just 3 days after release. That does not count digital copies from Steam, which will add another chunk to the already stellar sales figures. By way of co...
Posted Batman
byDay: unknown Date: unknown I stare at those two words and it makes me want to weep. I had finally made it down the mountain last night. The trees are now dried and brittle and I am in awe at the force it took to snap them like twigs. I immediately began scouring the ground looking for any signs that...
Posted Faelen GrayOwl
byThe Silver Dagger Running, pain, vision fading; barely reaching the cavern's entrance only to be met by another one of those things. Pale skin and red eyes, laughing as if he has known this moment many times before. How many explores, treasure seekers or weary travelers fell prey to these abomi...
Posted Paul
byPrompted by Piper Jo, and with a pressing need to get a Skyrim character that I will love, cherish and - beyond anything - actually stick with.... here is my character backstory Nasreen, a headstrong and determined female Breton I ‘Gar... a wasted journey’ muttered Nasreen under her breath. She too...
Posted Evan
bySo Im not one of those folks that makes a character and just can keep making new ones, I like to have a main person. So I've been having the hardest time choosing which side. Facts that come into play, that will be presented on a 'Pro' that side way. Pro Empire- 1. The Stormcloaks are jerks and all ...
Posted Cawre
byHello everyone! Are you enjoying the game? I know I am. The more I play, the more fun and interessting it becomes! I have to admit that I was a little dissapointed in the beginning, but that didnt last for long! My plan was to write some kind of diary here on this site, atleast post some kind of adv...
Posted The Gate Keeper
bylevel one- after the tutorial i headed down the path towards the gaurdian stones chose the mage stone i preceded to a near by mine and cleared it out when i found an ore vain i was plasently surprized and that i needed a pickaxe to mine was even better i found one near by and got to work as i counti...
Posted Paul
byThe prophets of doom around on this site were telling me that this site would resound to the sound of tumbleweed once we got Skyrim into our sweaty hands. More than a few people told me 'Surely you realise that nobody will want to come on this site once the game has come out....' Of course, I took ...
Posted Mark Dunn
byThere is a lot mor in Skyrim than in Oblivion, what is your top five. For me its the more esoteric: 1. Toilets. Bandit hide outs, mines, caves they all have them. 2. Children. Good, but they are annoying, the way it should be. 3. Intelligent animals: They had some in Oblivion but they are a lot cle...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
byHey guys and gals, So, although I haven't started playing Skyrim yet, I will on Wednesday night. In preparation for this great moment, I thought I'd run a few character builds by you and get your opinions on what'd be most fun to play. So, here goes 1) A Breton necromancer - specialising in Conjurat...
Posted blueTEA
bySup everyone, SO if you please can you guys list one or more of the MOST AWESOME things that must be done in SKYRIM! Ill start off. -> Dare i say it!? eat a nirnroot -> just wanted to mentioned something AWESOME.on my travels to whiterun i saw 2 mages battling it out, an ice and a fire mage.i ...
Posted Jon
byHey Ive been playin skyrim and i finally killed my first dragon last night so i was amazed at the fight so i started wonderin how other peoples first dragon fight was like post her if u fell like sharin about it. I guess ill start it off. it was the dragon from whiterun and it was dark and stormy o...
Posted AtticusFinch
byI was leaving Whiterun to go into the mountains to make my own adventure. I didn't know what would happen but I knew that I would head out to Riverwood to look for bandits to slay. I didn't find bandits on my unscripted adventure. I walked right out of Whiterun and began to ascend the mountain path....
Posted Jimmy Grant
byOkay, how do I get my wife to stop playing my copy of Skyrim without losing all chance of getting laid? I think it's great that she likes the game, but I'm the one who's been counting down the days till release for the last year and I'm the one who waited in line for three hours, and I'm the one who...
Posted Piper Jo
byMordas, 17th of Last Seed 4E 201 I’m alive and free! I’m also very far from home. In fact, I don’t even know where home is from here. I’ll start with the guard who decided to amuse himself by taunting me. “Hey orc! I’ve got good news and bad news,” he told me. I was too stunned at hearing his ...
Posted Paul
by'Hello, my name is Paul... and I'm addicted to starting Elder Scrolls games over and over' I can't believe I'm only one with this problem. I start with a Khajiit, start playing the game. Then after a couple of hours I start getting the nagging feeling that I should have started with with a Nord. So ...
Posted robert brodie
byA short movie I made about Skyrim. every copy of Skyrim is sold out except one, what would you sacrifice for Skyrim? http://youtu.be/jNAXcR5SD1M
Posted Georgie George
byOnce the legion group gets started I will note this discussion there. But for now it will stay here. There may be a few spoilers if you haven't been paying attention to the politics. 1- The legion had no choice in banning worship of tiber septim, they were looking out for the safety of its people. ...
Posted Matthew Zamski
byI don't know how many of you have played Skyrim yet, but I am going to keep you guys updated from now on on my trips into Skyrim. Well, I played Skyrim for 5 hours yesterday, and I can say, even though it's firdt impressions, I think it's one of the best games if not the best game I've ever played! ...
Posted Jared Frazier
byWe all knew that Skyrim was going to be one of the most realistic video games of 2011. But Bethesda really took me by surprise. What I have been playing for the past day is unbelievable. As I made my up up a mountain on a quest of recovery for the Jarl of Winterhold, I saw a pack of obviously hungry...
Posted Paul
byWell, most of us will now have had chance to dip our toes into the world of Skyrim. I don't know about anyone else but I certainly feel that I've barely scratched the surface yet. But that's OK, because this game - together with DLC and mods - will be my main game for some years to come. I'm happy t...
Posted McNuggle
byI waiting till midnight in the snow.... With a friend whilst he buys his copy. Then spend the night watching him play.... Sleep the morning away, come home to see my dad finally bought our copy... Again I only get to watch him play it for a few hours and now I am at work denied even that privilege.....
Posted Georgie George
byHoly crap. That was awesome. So I faced the dragon at whiterun for the main quests, went to high hrothgar, and was on my way to solitude to join the legion. I encountered a random mage who set a trap for me and attacked me along with random ghosts. He intended to turn me into one, but I killed with ...
Posted Kyle Lopez
bySo, I am just level 8 and went to Ragnvald, and I did everything in there and well faced this dragon priest who owned me. I had to quickly get the dragon shout that was on the wall and oh my did I flee, two hits with his staff and i was toast. Anyone encountered him yet?
Posted markos94
byive been told to go to the grey beards. i walked out of whiterun and ive literally been seaching the mountain for about 2 hours trying to find the trail to the top can someone please help me?
Posted Ryan R
byyep thats right no bull shit. im level 17.......killed a dragon near dark water pass.....no soul absorbing?
Posted Jonathan Andersson
byHas anyone here encountered an Ice troll? I met one, and got the crap beat out of me, and it even regenerated the little damage i had done to it. Then the next time i passed, one of the random dragons showed up, in the same area as the ice troll. And the two started to fight, the troll kicked the dr...
Posted Ashley Matthews
byHello, everyone. I love the game, but I feel the need to rant about something. Stealth is almost the only character type I play, and when I find that I can't do that anymore, it makes me feel like I shouldn't even be playing. The issue is, I sneak up behind someone (I have the backstab perk, and 3/...
Posted Louis W
byI know this is not posted according to the guide lines but I think this way is the fastest to get responses. So I got my copy of Skyrim at the local Gamestop's midnight release, installed it and got the patch. As I prayed to the Nine Divines I clicked on Play. Game launched. No audio! This is on PC....
Posted Luke MaCaulay Smart
byI'm just saying that I enjoyed the skyrim blog as much as any other person who joined but usually people signed up for new updates on the game. Well now everybody's already got it, will the skyrim blog carry on or be left to ruin?
Posted Hugo van Zijl
byYes, the anticipation in killing me! Today is the final workday before I drive to the store to purchase my copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim! During the week I pondered about what type of character I'd play and soon, I had this scene in my head that I just had to put to paper digital text...that e...
Posted Soleiya
byNote: This will be the final chapter of Soleiya's backstory. If I decide to create a travelogue of her exploits in-game, it would likely pick up somewhere around where this tale leaves off. On the other hand, it's very likely that I'll get too caught up in playing the game to want to stop and writ...
Posted Eòghann Snow
byNow how did I end up here? It seemed like months since I had set out from what I used to consider my home, the small village in the mountains above Evermor. The memory of my friends and what little family I had there was distant as it had been flooded with expectations and anxiety over my future i...
Posted Arthur Keen
byCan one ever prove master of one's nightmares? This question I have asked a thousand times, it seems, during those uncertain nights within Bruma. Weeks slipped past as I remained inside the walls, each morning the reports of activity in the wilderness increasing - as though something had been awaken...
Posted Tacobanana Man
byIt seems appropriate that the last hours here at home before the release of Skyrim are filled with the first fall of snow. As the small flakes gently fall outside I see the gauge of just how big Skyrim will be. Do you still remember the first time you fired up Oblivion and stepped out into its world...
Posted Jack Kenny
byI will be getting Skyrim in at 3 oclock tomorrow so I will be doing a review at around 5 pm GTM so if you want to see a really indepth review and thoughts check out my blogs to come so hopefully everyday I will be doing a blog and if I miss a day or two I will explain why in the following blog so pl...
Posted Paul
byI was talking a look at Metacritic just now to see how Skyrim is doing in the ratings A few minutes ago there were 66 reviews posted up from gaming magazines and websites. Skyrim is currently posting a rating of 96% across those reviews. The only game with a higher rating is the new Zelda game, alt...
Posted Doug S
byThe lumber camps gave me my skills, a bloody night raid set me on my path, a messenger gave me a reason, and the Divines gave me means. I am Kor the Nightbringer, and this is my story... Exhaustion overtook me as I sunk to the snowy ground following the fight with a young mountain lion. I had no...
Posted Paul
byAgain, a massively positive review. No spoilers here, and a rating of 9.5
Posted Paul
byTitan of Tamriel spotted this one and posted it, but I think it really needs to be on the front page This is the Destructoid Review and, you know what, they absolutely LOVED it. Enjoy
Posted Paul
byAs most people realise one of the cool features on this site is that everyone - literally, EVERYONE - can post up their own content in the form of blogs. To date there have been well over 500 blogs posted. And as a result its all got messy and chaotic. Also a lot of you have been posting up stuff as...
Posted Arthur Keen
by"Cel!" Voices cried in tandem as I collapsed upon the rugged paving, falling first to a knee then following with a scratched and bloodied palm. My heart's palpitations resounded in my breast, thundering through my shuddering frame before bolstering the broken hum of my eardrums with a wardrum's rhyt...
Posted anthony
byim just interested how many people have killed an npc for their house, just because u didnt want to fork out the dough for your own?and do u plan on going on physco rampages as often as you used to? personaly im going to halt on that for a while until im done with the game on my first character, in...
Posted Doug S
byI am Kor the Nightbringer, and this is my story... My destination was the ruins of Cloud Ruler Temple and the road beyond that meandered through the Jerall Mountains. I had heard enough stories to know that this pass was hard to travel and dangerous, but the only way through the mountains and to R...
Posted I, Dovahkiin
by“Do we really have to keep him in shackles? He’s not going to hurt anyone.” I heard the voice as if through water, distant and distorted. Part of me recognized it as that of a friend, but I paid it no more heed than the cold iron clasped around my wrists, or the filthy stone floor I sat upon. “Tell...
Posted Brandon May
byYesterday I asked everyone about their favorite weapon from any Elder Scrolls game. I thank all of you who commented. But today I would like to know about your favorite set of armor. I think this question is a bit harder to answer. I am hoping the armor in Skyrim(SO CLOSE!) is a lot more varied than...
Posted Matt Nicholson
byWe always have Daedric shrines in TES games with quest but what about giving us the option of doing Aedric shrine quest? I'd love to be an ancestor worshipping quest taker. By the Divines! Does anyone agree with me?
Posted Ian Vidal
byI saw some information online that Skyrim will have an INFINITE amount of randomly generated quests once you finish a specific questline. Say if you finish the Dark Brotherhood quest line you might get dead drops to kill a random NPC. Hopefully the killing random NPCs thing doesn't make you kill eve...
Posted Paul
byWe know that there will be Daedra in Skyrim - but how much do you know about then? Take this latest Quiz and find out. Thank you to Matt Nicholson for researching and writing this quiz. I'll warn you now... this quiz is TOUGH If you would like to contribute a quiz then send me 10 questions with fou...
Posted PandorasBoxofSpam
bySo has anyone else noticed Skyrim will be releasing on a full moon? I wonder if this also influenced the 11-11-11 release date as well? Or is it just a great coincidence! *edit* also interesting in NA the fullmoon in November is named "Frosty Moon"
Posted RatDawg
byhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLLJwInYhd0 In the new video "The Animation of Skyrim" at 0:58 does anyone speculate that this could be a glimpse of the Daedric Prince Nocturnal? She was featured in Oblivion and gave you the most amazing item know to the game, the skeleton key. Does anyone think that...
Posted krayziemike
byI know there is one out there already giving it 95/100 but that seems to be it so far. Why is it that with some games the reviews come out several days before release and with others such as Skyrim by the looks of it, reviews don't start appearing until the day before release or on release day? I kn...
Posted Trevor Martin
byI know, I know! It's WAY too early to begin thinking of this as Skyrim hasn't even been released yet (pretty close though) but I have been thinking of this ever since I played Oblivion. What province do you think you would want the next Elder Scrolls game to be in and why? I personally would want th...
Posted blueTEA
byHi new generation of SKYRIM goers. So I ordered this on the 8th from EB games New Zealandand i got it delivered on the 10th NOV.Quite suprised that i got an email on the 9th saying it was shipped and ready for delivery early tomorrow.Woke up, picked up the door, got the package, opened it up, and ...
Posted the_fox
byHey everyone So this is relatively insignificant, but through my google travels i found that the site gamerfuzion has put up a fairly small review....a word of warning, and the reason i have not added a link, they are pretty sloppy with details, so dont read it unless you want the start of the game ...
Posted Matt Nicholson
byIs anyone else excited about the catapult other than me? I haven't seen anybody else even mention them, yet it shows one in the World of Skyrim video. How cool would it be to hit a dragon with one of those bad boys?
Posted Jay
byYou’ll never have to stop questing in the upcoming open-world role-playing game, to be released November 11 for Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3. Skyrim director Todd Howard told Wired.com in a phone interview Monday that the game will feature a never-ending stream of procedurally generated content, g...
Posted Eh_Double
byI've been thinking a bit. It started with an idea and it got more and more complex until I figured I could actually turn it into an idea for a Skyrim mod. It's a rough draft, for sure. It's missing a lot. What I'd like is some feedback, ideas, and in the long run maybe someone would be willing to ta...
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
bySorry I'm running really late with this today.. Trying to fight off a bit of a cold before Skyrim is released. The first update almost made it to yesterdays news. For all of you who have Steam accounts you might want to look into changing those passwords and watching any linked credit cards for cha...
Posted S Lars
byIf you all are looking for something to do to kill the time until the release date in two days, you may want to consider checking out the movie Valhalla Rising, which is available from Netflix Instant. This gorgeous and bleak movie was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, a Danish dude who did the Push...
Posted Paul
by...... that is the inevitable conclusion to be drawn from the most recent and most popular poll on The Skyrim Blog. An incredible 3502 people voted on the poll (I can remember when getting 50 votes was the norm, we are now well on the way to getting 100 times that number!) and it was no great surpr...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byhey all you skyrim freaks this is The Gate Keeper(and yes it is wrong if you leave off the "The" part SO DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!!!) here with an idea for a skyrim areana it starts off as a simple enough quest a boy man gos missing into the mountains and has gone missing your hired by his grandfather to g...
Posted shoresinflames
byIf anyone viewed comments that I post on here (and on the old site), you might notice that I love Elder Scrolls mods and the community. I mean, who doesn't? Elder Scrolls have some of the greatest modders for any series of video games, rivaling Source mods and Crysis-based mods in terms of innovatio...
Posted Titan
byHere is the brand new podcast from the Skyrim Developers Enjoy, http://www.elderscrolls.com/community/big-mountain-climb-animating-skyrim-0/
Posted Paul
byAnother in the pre-game series of Bethesda official taster videos. This time its a non-spoiler look at animations in the game. Enjoy
Posted Piper Jo
byI’ve lost track of time. There’s no window in this cell, so the only way I had to track days was by meal times, but now I can’t remember how many there have been. I can’t sleep. I lie awake in the dark thinking about my crimes. Wouldn’t my jailers love to hear that? But I don’t mean the crime I wa...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI have A LOT of games I need to (and probaly won't finish before Skyrim comes out) like Fallout New Vegas (third play through + DLC), Oblivion (tear), Boarderlands, and a bunch of other random games plus multiplayer games I want to play....oh well.
Posted Krazee Mon
byThose of us who have played any of the past TES games already expects Skyrim to deliver with an expansive world, a great back story, oodles of lore, join-able factions, and game play immersion. However, Bethesda has made and demonstrated many key changes, and dare I say, improvements that Skyrim has...
Posted RoarkSG
byVersion 0.30 available - big change is I added the ability to take a snapshot (save your character). This is how I will probably start the game: http://www.anuconsulting.com/skyrim/skyrimperkpicker.html?v=1&r=4&cl=11&cp=2&ap=2&ta=10&cs=17,15,15,15,15,15,33,26,54,31,40,15,28...
Posted Sir Sweetness
byI am an avid member of the spoiler group. I have watched every video and read nearly all the posts, the spoilers are not exactly spoilers. They are just giving me some insight on what I get to look forward to on release night. As far as ruining the entire game, i will not be doing that!!! How you ca...
Posted Anonymous Lex
byHi, Skyrim is now available for Pre-Load on Steam- just wanted to let y'all know!
Posted Jay
byIt can be hard to come up with a name that properly fits how we envision our fantasy selves to be! The links below are from a website that generates proper fantasy names. Both links below will randomly generate a grid with 119 names in it, then you choose the ones you like! Click here to rando...
Posted Seth Davis
byIn only a few days, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be out, a day for which I have been waiting for years. I've grown up with videogames, especially Elder Scrolls, from watching my cousin play Daggerfall when I was younger, to closing to gates of Oblivion five years ago. The games have definitely ...
Posted Brenton Fordham
byI have just had a chat to my local eb game store and skyrim is there but their not releasing it yet, but if another store releases theirs early (they said they expect target) possibly later today or tommorow so will eb. If you have preordered at this store they will contact you if it is available ea...
Posted Kevin
bySo I am realizing now that Skyrim's release is but one day away for some. 2 days / 0 hours / 58 minutes / 5 seconds left for me.How are you coping? What are you doing to pass the time?
Posted breathbeneath
bySkyrim preloads just went live on Steam, at least in the US. Just thought I should put this up here.
Posted Logan Calhoun
byWill everyone like me get VERY excited about every little thing they find I get more excited finding things out in the wilderness then in a dungeon because I know I will find stuff in a dungeon but in a wilderness who knows what lurks ahead
Posted Kyle Lopez
byIn either Morrowind or Oblivion, has there been a quest that stands out in your opinion? One that kept you at the edge of your seat, wanting m ore of the same? I'd love to hear some thoughts and opinions of you guys on your favourite quest. And on a side note, how do you feel quests will or have i...
Posted Krazee Mon
byReaching New Heights: The World of Skyrim http://www.elderscrolls.com/community/reaching-new-heights-world-skyrim/
Posted Magic man
byIve been wondering how many people have played arena and how long did it take you to get out the starter dungeon the first time i know i personally died at least 6 times and it took me over a hour to get out if you havent played arena its free to download you need a dosbox emulator to run it its def...
Posted Sithis Nerevar
byI was about to speak, I even had the whole story worked out in my mind when suddenly and without any warning I collapsed to the ground unconscious. I do not know for exactly how long I slumbered but I do remember that I dreamt the most unusual and most vivid dream I have ever had. ...
Posted anthony
bySo i live in california and im getting it on friday from gamestop( i preordered), wich it releases on thursday at midnight, im still going to the midnight release however to get some free stuff.(im paying for it with credit from gamestop, with my dads credit, and he wont go thursday night) and im wo...
Posted Brandon May
byCall it nostalgia, but recently I wanted to play Oblivion. I loaded my Nordic Warrior( I've always played a Nord) and began my trip down "memory road". Unfortunately for the bandits on this road, I had all the "special" weapons(Goldbrand, Umbra,etc.) that I could carry. But these are only a few of t...
Posted Georgie George
byWithout Paul, there would be no Skyrim blog. Now he founded it, but someone else could have done that too. When you think about it, any one of us could have done it. Would we have? Most of us would say no. There are a lot of game blogs out there. Paul, however, is different. Paul has had this up s...
Posted ni sjo
byI seem to remember some simple-minded journalist at IGN rating Skyrim a 9.5 out of 10 (should have been about 300 of course) I just saw where Modern Warfare 3 which was released today was rated at 9.0 That might quite down the trolls hitting some Skyrim sights raving about that and BF3 thrashing Sk...
Posted Aaron Paige
bySkyrim is going to be the best game ever ive played nearly every TES game and i have been waiting for Skyrim for 2 years. im so physicked for Friday!!!
Posted AtticusFinch
byI was wondering about something. I pre-ordered Skyrim from GameStop a while ago. I know that they have it in their system so that's not worrying me. However, one thought got in my head that didn't make me panic but, it made me nervous. How can I know if I will get Skyrim on Friday? Does pre-ordering...
Posted Paul
byThis has already been mentioned by Ssarrasum in his blog post, but we usually shove the Bethesda videos directly onto the front page. So here goes with this non-spoiler look at the World of Skyrim.
Posted Paul Haley
byOk this site here says that skyrim will run higher textures if installed to the xbox HD. Now here on the skyrim blog one blog post (sorry i don't have the link) says that the textures are highers running from the disk not the HD and so does a user who commented to a reply to the website i linked. M...
Posted Cawre
byIt was night. The full moon shone, perhaps brighter than usual, and the air was cold and moist. A beautiful blanket of stars lay across the sky, and made the night even brighter, as the trees in the forest cast eerie shadows on the ground. There was no wind and there was almost no sound to hear, exc...
Posted Nifst
byMade a Skyrim themed Signature for Forum-based use. Had to mod the face to make it fit. I have done alot better work before, this was a 10 minute job :) So what do you guys think? , Nifst
Posted ni sjo
byIn this last week of waiting, I've been trying to find things to do to hurry time along. I've found myself rereading my Wheel of Time series of books by Robert Jordan and it occured to me that the reason for my obsession with these books is similar to my constant need to explore every dungeon and g...
Posted Jay
byIt turns out that releasing a game on a Friday is a bit confusing for some retailers! Traditionally media is released on a Tuesday (here in the States, at least). I'm not precisely sure why Tuesday - if anyone knows please enlighten us! There are also reports of Skyrim showing up on eBay, for t...
Posted Witschas
byAfter my mother's death I believe something changed inside of me. I was torn apart and desperate with the question as to WHY she had deserved to die. She was the most kind person one could imagine, and she always did what she could to help others and yet she never asked for anything in return. So I ...
Posted Sithis Nerevar
byBirth of the Dark Assassin Part: 2 As the four guards led me down the familiar forest path towards town, my hands clamped in irons and my feet bound in shackles, my mind was wrecked with a torrent of emotions and for once I could find no comfort in the sound of the wild I heard all around me. The g...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byhey its a me Mario just kidding its the Gate Keeper again and as i said earlyer im bloging like crazy heres a story just as the tiger people of Ka Po tun tried to turn into dragons the dragons once tried to turn into Men to better understand their ground walking brother but unlike the tiger people t...
Posted The Gate Keeper
bywell its not confermend but from the resserection of the demon chicken in that game video its obvius that there is necromancy in skyrim. so what will you do with your new found necromatic powers will you even follow the path of the necro what kinds of quest would you like to see of any will their be...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byhey everybody its Gate Keeper here again and im so exeicted about skyrim that im just posting blogs like crazy just to pass the time until its out and out of respect to paul i will try my best to make sure they are rellivent ok so who here has heard about the new assassin system how there are new uh...
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byI've been doing some searching for new information on Skryim (as usual for me) and I found some new and non-spoiler video clips I thought might be good to share. The first is a video clip posted to youtube by Bethesda, has a small amount of not yet seen footage but nothing really spoiler-ish by any ...
Posted David the uknown
bythere are 3 new videos on youtube about skyrim i dont know if they have been released by bethesda so i wont put the link but it looks so cool on the video
Posted Sheogorath
byi was thinking last night about a cool name for an assasin. it then hit me that argonians are often named what they do. so i decided to name mine...... Lingers-in-shadows. anyway i just wanted some feedback on what you guys think and i would like to read about what your guys characters are going t...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byi don't mean to wait for the game you'd be crazy to do that what i mean is will you load the game onto your hard drive and have the game be better in its loading and far off visuals or will you just pop it in play it and then before you go to sleep set your xbox up to download it (that is assuming t...
Posted Caleb Trotter
byJust thought I would post this up, as I haven't seen it here yet. The nights are absolutely beautiful this time around. I'm glad to see they put a lot of detail into what's above us as well as what's in front of us.
Posted Cap'n Blackheart
byWith the release of Skyrim being less than three days away, today is as good a day as any to load up your old Oblivion save file, to revisit Tamriel once more before venturing into the colder, Northern regions of the continent. Surely, there are regions in Cyrodiil that you haven't entirely explore...
Posted Paul
byIn a weird kinda way, all the work that as been going on to establish and build up this site has somehow blinded me to the fact that the Skyrim clock is ticking right down... But, being away on my conference this week, and taking a bit more of a back seat on the blogs and forums here, I suddenly rea...
Posted Batman
byThree days later Markius found Sikah staring into the fire, poking it absently with a stick. “What prey-like thought are you chasing in that mind of yours Sikah?” he asked as he took his place on the other side of the flames. Sikah stared up at him her eyes distant and swimming with grief. “It’s rea...
Posted Therandomkid321
bySo tell me guys. WHat is your character backstory? Not neccasarily the whole blimen thing just sum it up. Here is the short version of mine. Argonian. Raised in loyalty till the age of 9 when his family where murdered then an old man who was a good warrior taught him how to fight. When he was 18 the...
Posted Mark Dunn
byAs I do not yet know what the Dovahkin is shouting at the dragon in the trailer at the edge of the cliff I thought it would be fun to guess what he is saying. As a rugby fan it appears to me he is calling for the help of the French captain "Dusattoir!" Any other ideas out there?
Posted RoarkSG
byVersion 0.20 Available ... Additions.. Added a startup quick start to explain different ways to use the simulator Added a "Desired Perks" section. Now you can select which perks you want, and see how close you are to getting them as you progress. Warning: The more desired perks you have, the slower...
Posted Dakota Huddleson
byThe Collector's Edition of Skyrim is it really worth 162.36 Dollars? It comes with the game of course, a making of DVD, a map which now I hear isn't Burlap, a concept art book hard back, and an Aluduin statue. Let's see so for 60 bucks it comes with the game and a map. We are paying an extr...
Posted Butterswhiz
byBolrin the Bold Part 2 - Felicia Bolrin slammed the mug back on the bar top. How many drinks was that? He had lost count. He glanced over at the intimidating Imperial who now had two companions around him. They occasionally laughed amongst themselves, all the while observing the drunken Bosmer. Bo...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
bySo this isn't really a whole lot of new info but it's still sort of interesting. Basically just confirms that we'll have to wait awhile for DLC. Skyrim DLC Will Be Less Frequent, More Substantial
Posted Daniel Che Pheland
byAlright ladies and gentlemen, we're coming down to the wire waiting for Skyrim... at least most of are. I have to wait an extra week due to bills nomming on my wallet. In oblivion, I never really used alchemy except as a level up exploit, much the same way as putting athletics or acrobatics as a maj...
Posted anthony
byFrom what i understand, npcs will fight over what you drop on the ground, kind of like walking trash cans. some are picky some are not. How often would you tease npcs with the tossing of loot and septims? or maybe even a poisoned apple...
Posted anthony
byBosmer in the previous games have the ability to controll animals, Beast Tounge, and in skyrim the animals you controll will vary in their Braveness... or fierceness persay. So i was wondering, if you choose to be a Bosmer what creature would you try to take over and why? Be specific. Btw i would tr...
Posted Jacob
bySo i was going out to get some dinner and i passed by Gamestop and there was a bunch of people in tents and on chairs and i said "what the hell are they doing?" Then i remembered what comes out tonight.... MW3... My reaction was ಠ_ಠ It's 60 degrees right now in Arizona (i know shocking) why wait for...
Posted Orc_King
byWhat're you guys gonna do; when you first hit Skyrim [and get all comfortable with the surroundings and everything]? Me? I'm gonna do side-quest and explore [and sell loot]; until I have enough gold to buy myself a home. That is my first priority, so that when I do start the main-quest I will have s...
Posted Logan Calhoun
byI myself will be very good helping out with every problem that comes my way and ridding the world of evil the Drauger and Bandits will FEAR ME!!!
Posted anthony
bySo i was thinking, when you make your character, will you role play your character to have a grudge against a certain race opposite of yours?If so what race would you choose and which will you obliterate? An example would be Dunmer vs Argonains and Khajiits, to keep that racial rivalry from Morrowi...
Posted AtticusFinch
byI've been an orc player everytime I play a game with that option. I feel like the Orcs don't really have any thing that you would hate. I think they are the best race because, in my opinion, you can make really cool backstories for them because they are so discriminated against. I think that being a...
Posted Jon
byTake this with a grain of salt, but my friend who works at GameStop says they got in loads of Skyrim today, so expect to start seeing people "acquiring" it before the 11th if it's in stores. I will be getting it at midnight release 11/11, but I imagine if it's in stores somebody is going to buy, s...
Posted Joshua Mitchell
byYour sat there, next to your console/PC waiting for skyrim to load, you have just placed the disc inside and it feels like an eternity waiting... then the theme music starts, you feel a rush of adrenaline as the game you have so highly anticipated is loading, everything you have been waiting for, ev...
Posted Trevor Martin
byI remember when that countdown on the side of us read over 70 days and now it is merely three. I found out about this game back in January and have spent the last 10 1/2 months searching the web scouring for every little piece of Skyrim info and lore I could find. I've also become very interested in...
Posted Trevor Martin
byThere is quite a bit and I didn't pay too much attention to the grammar so bear with me. Tell me what you think! Born in Granitehall in the area of Whiterun, Althor was always a stout and quick-witted Nord. From the time he was born people have told him he would grow up to do great things. Thoug...
Posted Chris
byKavsir sat in the corner of the tavern dozing in front of his third mead. What had happened he thought, he once was a fearsome battle mage known well for his mastery of fire spells and his axe. He had even journeyed to and studied at the Arcane University accomplishing the esteemed rank of Wizard. E...
Posted Justin j
bySkeleton key? Azuras star? Rockshatter? The Gray Cowl? Necromancers Amulet? ETC...??
Posted Soleiya
byAs I've said in many previous posts, I've got Skyrim pre-ordered for a midnight release at Best Buy. My fiance knows this very well. He's been privy to most of my plans for how to rearrange my life this week to better accommodate the release of Skyrim and give myself a maximum amount of playtime b...
Posted Tacobanana Man
byI understand the first impression of an Altmer; Haughty, proud, hot-headed. This much, I understand. But why not look past that first impression? The Altmer are a proud people because they have reason to be proud. The Altmer heritage is deeply rooted and they are among, if not the most powerful mage...
Posted Kevin
byWe all know that we will be able to lead the guilds in Skyrim once we have completed enough quests for them, and in being a part of the guild in general.So the question is, will you try to lead a guild in Skyrim? Do you think it would be worth your time, climbing up the ranks of the guild you are a ...
Posted Marlon Hatcher
byThis thought came into my mind in school. I was wondering to myself "Skyrim has dual wielding but how do I expect my character to holster it?". So I decided to ask you guys! What do you think? You think we put both swords on our back? Or both on our sides? ORRR one on the back and one on the s...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byIn Oblivion, I search everywhere for weapons that are good. Finding a weapon saves money and makes me feel more accomplished, but if I see a really good weapon in a store I'll pick it up.
Posted Georgie George
byIs it because of the openness? Do you like the main quests? Side quests? Music? Characters ? Lore? What makes the Elder Scrolls unique for you?
Posted Arthur Keen
byTo Bruma we were welcomed with arms most open, as any armed regiment is greeted by those desperate for reinforcement. Our journey through the foothills had been uneventful, taxing only in the encroaching altitude and accompanying bone-chill, yet whisperings beyond the road spoke of strife to come. W...
Posted Arthur Keen
byThey say that the heart of she who walks alone is ne'er a lonely one, that within her iron will she finds both joy and comfort. I wouldn't know, for until this moment I have never been truly solitary. Even where beneath the watchful eye I've crept, from beyond my desperately seized shadow has sat a ...
Posted Alex Fakira
byI know I'm not the only one who is bored!!! What are you guys doing to pass the time?
Posted Steven C. Wagner
byI think it's going to be reasonably safe to assume you're not going to be able to be both...you'd be WAY over-powered. What will you decide to become? Vampire? Werewolf? Or neither? Be sure to let me know what you pick and why!!!
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byThe poster of this article doesn't specify which version of the game he got as a review copy, although I suspect it was the XBox360 version as that seems to be the most popular for reviews this release. Its a really short article, but I think it does point out that Bethesda is doing EVERYTHING they ...
Posted Titan
by? Live in the UK? Below are details on special midnight launch events at GAME London on Oxford Street and gamestation Birmingham on New Street. The first 250 people to join the queue at each store will receive a Skyrim goody bag, whilst the first 100 people in the queue will also receive a Skyrim s...
Posted William Laforce
byI'm curious, what are people's favorite Elder Scrolls theme songs? I know my personal favorite was Morrowind's, it captured the strangeness and open-ness of Vvardenfell. Other people hum Sons of Skyrim on their way to work. What's your favorite?
Posted Matt Nicholson
byHow are you all preparing your character ideas for your time in Skyrim? I've been playing Morrowind alot instead of Oblivion just to get caught up on my lore up to this point.
Posted Dragon A
byWill there be the Objective Arrows anymore? (Red, Green, & Blue Arrows on Map) I am sure that you all remember how in Oblivion it had objective arrows on the compass at the bottom and I thought it was pretty awesome at first because, like in Morrowind you literally had to listen to people’s...
Posted Matt Kemp
byWe have all been excited in the past only to be disappointed. Now don’t jump the gun; I am not implying that Skyrim will be one of those games! With the clock ticking down, with every hour of excitement comes a few minutes of doubt. I am an optimist; especially so with this game. I have only ever pl...
Posted Kevin
bySo we all know that Bethesda has made it pretty clear that you can do everything that you see NPCs do.Do you guys think that we will be able to own our own shops/stores? I realize that you won't be able to do absolutely everything that NPCs do, but what we see them do in towns, cities, settlements, ...
Posted Alex Fakira
byFirstly I'd like to say thanks for the very quick approval to the blog. I have been reading for a while on this blog and finally decided to join. My name is Alex. I am from Trinidad and Tobago. If you know anything about the caribbean, its that we cant afford much of the stuff as people in the US an...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byRight now i'm playing mostly Battlefield 3 and Oblivion.
Posted Witschas
byNow, the story of my encounter with Ulfgar was the event that turned out to be the onset of my adventure in the land of Skyrim. But you might find it relevant to know about my past before that incident. As I mentioned, I was nothing but a beggar. I was born into poverty - an immediate outcast of soc...
Posted Jon
byThe title says it all, how into the "Role Playing" aspect do you get in Elder Scroll games. I find myself caught up in it and generally get pretty into it. Do you sleep every night? Do you make sure to eat food? Do you wear normal clothing when not in combat or trounce around in massive armor ev...
Posted Paul
byI'm going on a conference this week connected with my job. Supposedly the conference centre has wifi... it remains to be seen how stable or fast it will be (my experience with this places is that it tends to be slow and unreliable!) But we've got a plan... FORUM DISCUSSIONS : Kevin and Titan have ...
Posted Mixnmatchsoldier
byPart 2. In the year 4E 178 at the age of seven Emerick began schooling. Ysabel knowing of his gift with healing decided to ask her long time friend Orion Loran; recently retired from the temple of Stendarr in Chorrol to be his tutor. Orion further instilled in Emerick a deep sense of mercy and co...
Posted Mark Dunn
byPerhaps its just me, but whats the point of spending days picking flowers and other items to make a weak pathetic potion when its quicker just to hit someone over the head and steal one, or even better nick them from the potion shop. Can anyone convince me of the point of making potions?
Posted Butterswhiz
byBolrin the Bold Part 1 - Early Years The honey colored liquid swirled about at the bottom of the mug. In one quick gulp, he downed his sixth cup of mead. The Imperial two seats away eyed him suspiciously, he wanted trouble. Bolrin rarely left a tavern without it, midnight brawls with the watch we...
Posted Krazee Mon
byI came across a short, humorous article on Joystiq (link) written by Jordan Mallory, having to do with gaming marathon preparedness. To quote the article: "...have you told your parents/coworkers/significant other(s) about what you'll be doing all next week? In order to avoid inadvertent police rep...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI think I'm gonna go with a human(or an Imperial, whatever the hell it's called). Why? I don't know exactly. I want my guy just to be a normal guy for my first playthrough, but I'm not so sure...yet.
Posted Jason
bySo, words cannot describe how ready I am to get dual wielding some swords on my nord, anyone else super hyped up for dual wielding? :) P.S. First blog post ever :D
Posted Jon
byhey i was just lookin at the Pools for what race people were goin to play i was kinda suprised when i saw redguard in dead last i mean how on gods green earth did they lose to wood elfs seriously. dont get me wrong im not ranting or anything just a little confused. Any way post if ur gona play redgu...
Posted Paul Haley
byIt's been a long journey it seems as though it was only yesterday i was celebrating only 100 days until skyrim. Now it is only 5 short days until the release. My hype levels are through the roof and i cant do anything but think of SKYRIM. Everyday i would check the skyrim blog and the official forum...
Posted RoarkSG
byVersion 0.10 beta is now available. Changes: Fixed some typos (thanks to all who noticed) Added ability to define a custom player type, i.e. class. The player type simply tells the engine which skills you will focus on. When you level up using the Advance option, the simulator is more likely to pic...
Posted Doug S
byI am Kor, known by some as the Nightbringer, and this is my story... I am told I was born in Riverwood, but I spent my childhood in Bruma. Raised by a lumberjack and his wife, I never knew my parents. Rumor has it my great-grandfather was a Blade, but these days every other man in the local tavern b...
Posted krayziemike
byHey guys. Now this may be nothing but I ordered Skyrim from a well known gaming online retailer and yesterday I received a email from the which I have just seen saying that Skyrim has been posted!! I ordered Battlefield 3 and I got an email in exactly the same way and received the game the next day...
Posted Awesomeosaurus
byThe Story of a Nord. Chapter One - Introduction. Blood. There was blood everywhere. Si'vey had just slaughtered a band of thugs on the road to High Hrothgar. She looked down upon the body of a sliced-up nord. A pity, he was a good man. She could tell from his eyes that he had a reason to be with thi...
Posted Paul
byOur poll last week about how we plan to obtain Skyrim attracted a whopping 2516 votes, the highest number of votes that we have ever had on a poll! By the way, that is another indicator that, despite the recent site move, we are still attracting large numbers of visitors. I couldn't tell you exactly...
Posted Paul
byLast weekend our third in the series of Weekend Roundtables on the skill sets looked at the combat skills. There was a poll that went with that discussion, and here are the results. In all honesty I expected that One-Handed would top this poll, so it was a surprise to me that Archery swooped into fi...
Posted Jackson Cole
byI refreshed it and alas it was gone forever.... What do yall think about the chat? I thought it went really well! Anything you liked talking about and would want to talk about again? Comment!
Posted Dovahkiin
byThe review doesn't really spoil anything (to most people). Here's the link. They gave it 97% for gameplay, 92% for graphics, and 95% for sound, giving it an overall of 95%. Not bad, huh? Here's a short paragraph that I enjoyed, "So, this has all been glowingly positive so far - is there anything wr...
Posted Paul
byI notice there have been quite a few blogs or posts in the Q&A about the future of this site once Skyrim is released.And I've had various emails and messages on the subject too. So I thought it would be good to say something about that. The honest answer is that none of knows what will happen. E...
Posted Soleiya
bySakirra talked the impulsive Bosmer out of the idea of sneaking away from the manor that very night. Once her choice was made, Soleiya had an overwhelming desire to see it done. But Sakirra's more placid wisdom prevailed, and the two women made sly preparations for a day or two--gathering travel cl...
Posted Doug S
byI was just thinking... with the much anticipated release of the game for which we've all assembled, this site is much a buzz. But once Friday gets here, will the activity on this site go down to near nothing? I mean, if you are engaged here, then you are NOT playing Skyrim, right? Maybe a two day lu...
Posted Kyle Jackson
byhttp://multi.systemlink.me/2011/11/first-skyrim-review-hits-gets.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed the review is posted by pictures oddly, so you can view them one by one or use CTR and + to zoom in.How did you like the review?Did this boost your excitement even more knowing Skyrim ...
Posted RoarkSG
byVersion 0.02 of the picker is available. http://www.anuconsulting.com/skyrim/skyrimperkpicker.html Changes to this version: Fixed conjuration bug pointed out by RuneRed (thanks) Fixed some erroneous skills (I think - all of this is really speculation) Added Race selection and level advancement to b...
Posted john fitzpatrick
bySo sereously i am really excited and all this excitement is driving me crazy im just trying to kill time till skyrim comes out so i figued it would be a good idea to make a blog for people to just vent about all the excitement they have so go nuts :)
Posted Kyle Lopez
bySay you had a choice to live in one of the wonderful provinces of Tamriel, based on what you have seen in-game/read about, where would you want to live, and why?
Posted Witschas
byI don't quite understand how it has come to this. All my life I never thought I'd aspire to anything more than being a beggar and common thief. My first 20 years as an inhabitant of Nirn never promised more. But I suppose fate wanted it differently, when that mere child reached for Ulfgar's pocket. ...
Posted Witschas
byHello guys! I've decided that I'll try and blog a bit about my first save. As the game hasn't come out yet I obviously can't make regular entries yet, so you'll have to do with the backstory of my character. I'll try to make the blog from a first person narrators point of view. English being my seco...
Posted Evan
byOkay so I've been scanning the blogs and lore questions and so forth, from the idea entertained that the hero of Morrowind was a dragon born to the scaling of alduin?'s wall which has events from all the other games on it.. (Ps- I know I ask a lot of questions or post a lot ) So, everything is start...
Posted Orc_King
byOther than your mate/friend or an NPC being by your side during the journey [and the Wood Elf/Bosmer ability to befriend nature]. Do you guys think during the course of the game that we could befriend an animal ally [you know like Dogmeat in Fallout 3]? Seeing as during the interviews developers say...
Posted Evan
byThis question is for the Lore group. If I remember right, Nords were the first humans in Tamriel. If so, where did the other human races come from? Or are they sub-groups of the Nords??.. Thanks to those that answer, I appreciate it.
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byI got this from Google alerts and thought it might be appropriate for some of us. Please be sure to read it carefully before allowing your non-gaming partner to read it. http://www.flesheatingzipper.com/games/2011/11/skyrim-releases-in-6-days-women-of-the-world-youre-on-notice/ Hope it makes you sm...
Posted Dro Siphodius
byInspired by a post created by Soleiya in the Character Building group (thanks!), I just wanted to touch on the issue of Undiscovered Location Markers as well as Quest Objective Markers. Undiscovered location markers were given in Oblivion, which showed the location of nearby points of interest (incl...
Posted Joshua Mitchell
byTHIS IS NOT A SPOILER! I recently voted on which race i would be using for my first character on Skyrim, which is Redguard. I then realised that they have the least amount of votes, which i cannot understand, I don't know if anyone else has seen the starting bonuses for races (which I will not menti...
Posted Jacob
byToday i decided to take a break from shooting people in Battlefield 3 and gliding around in Arkham City to play some Oblivion on my Xbox i made a Dunmer (because i've never played as one before) and then played for about 4 hours, forgetting how amazing Oblivion was, i instantly got more excited for ...
Posted RoarkSG
byFor anyone who is interested, I got tired of trying to map out my perks, so I made a quick + dirty perk picker. It's in Beta mode right now, but it is usuable. http://www.anuconsulting.com/skyrim/skyrimperkpicker.html It is pretty straight forward - click on a perk to add it to your list of perks. I...
Posted Tor Blackforge
bySup y'all. Ok, I got to thinkin', and thought deeply and carefully what my goals are in Skyrim. Find the manliest foods to eat! Go into an Imperial town and slaughter them all, especialy the guards! (revenge for Oblivion) Fight a dragon with only my fists! Make a chair out of the bones of said slai...
Posted Paul
byTonight on The Skyrim Blog we will be having our first ever Chat session. We have a built-in Chat facility on this site, but we've never had it functioning. That's going to change tonight because, as an experiment, there will be a Chat session between 8.00-10.00 pm GMT. You'll have to work out what ...
Posted Madison Jade
byLook no further I shall help by giving examples and what not First Altmer- Male- Aldaril, Anarenen,Carecalmo, Caryarel,Eraamion, Erundil,Faelian, Falcar, Gerrick,Gilgondorin,Halion, Henantier. Females-Arquen, Aryarie, Ciralinde, Culumaire, Elenwen, Erissare,Faire, Fistelle, Helende, Hession, Iirenoo...
Posted Logan Calhoun
byEven After Skyrim I Believe This Blog Will Get Alot Of Use, For People Needing Tips And Advice
Posted Ashley Matthews
byIf you're a diehard TES fan like myself, you will probably vote them GOTY no matter what. (Unless they don't come out with one every year, or if there's seriously just another game more deserving.) http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2011-nominees/voting/game-of-the-year You can also share...
Posted Matt Nicholson
byI'll start this off by asking all of you, the fans, what location/locations you would like to see in a TES graphic novel? Would you like to introduce known but never before seen races from the TES world? What would you not like to see?
Posted Paul
byYes, the nominations are out for the VGA Game of the Year. Batman: Arkham City The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Portal 2 Uncharted 3 : Drakes Deception Well, I think its pretty obvious which one I voted for The good news is that its a public vote, os why not head o...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI know it's a hard question to answer since you haven't really seen how one fights, but I would got for long range attacks first, to bring it down then hit it with some magic and sword attacks.
Posted Matt Nicholson
byI've talked to Paul about starting a group to make a TES graphic novel. It's my first time doing this and I can't do it by myself. I'd like to take volunteers to help with the project. Not saying it will make it this far, but the goal is to have a finished, published graphic novel that is accurate...
Posted Arthur Keen
by"Miss Celandine..." "Cel," I rather cruelly cut off the smooth-tongued Redguard, fixing him with a stare that from any other - to any other - would speak of darkness and murder most foul. Fortunately, we are friends, insofar as one in my position might accept such a relationship with one in his. No ...
Posted Arthur Keen
byBy Akatosh, I hate the cold, I truly do. And what I'm experiencing now? It's many shades deeper and darker than the most unpleasant frost-chill 'pon bitter, brittle bone. Never the finest scholar, I'd struggle to tell you at what temperature water freezes to ice, or even how best to keep the fine wh...
Posted jim pinkelman
byI was just wondering what everyone will name themselfs and how they came up with that name. i will call mine Valhalla.
Posted Kevin
byCan anyone else not believe that we are only 5 days away? It feels like just yesterday it was months away. Now Skyrim is just around the corner, and soon we will all have our hands on it.Is anyone else just as excited as I am that you could jump up and down for joy? I have never been this excited fo...
Posted Miles
bySo after going through a cave and finding some books it made me think back to a time where I tried to collect as many different books as possible and store them away for later use but evantully it became to cluttered and I found it not worth my time so I thought I would ask your thoughts on being ab...
Posted Evan
byIt's been interesting seeing games take on the challenge of making a believable horse in their games. (Or Rider) And to me personally, I always felt Zelda Ocarina of Time hit it right on (So I guess Im pretty bias on what to expect haha). But I am hoping that from what little we've seen and trying t...
Posted Soleiya
byJust found a lovely post by....The Nexus (had to go look it up).....on the Character Creation group, about an idea for a Frostfire mage build. This really got my creative juices flowing, and I think I've FINALLY figured out how to spread out my various characters in Skyrim to get the most out of al...
Posted Piper Jo
byFive hundred forty three known exits from the sewers and by noon, no one could say how many people were out searching them. Neither Farys nor gro-Ushal would reveal specific numbers to the other. In the end, their mutual suspicion didn’t matter, because it was Nils that found the carved symbol and...
Posted Todd
by200 years ago, the Champion of Cyrodil closed shut the jaws of Oblivion, just as the Elder Scrolls foretold. Now, in only a few days, The Dovahkiin will end the terror of the dragons and restore Skyrim to its glory. Can you believe that it is so close? Can you stand the anticipation? Can you bare...
Posted Batman
byHey everyone, its Charlie here co-host of the Story Corner. Firstly, I'd just like to thank everyone for their wonderful stories and contributions to the literature side of this wonderful game. I know I've passed a lot of time reading everyone's ideas and stories. Keep up the excellent writing Now ...
Posted Reikaan Ward
byHope was a very prevalent ideal throughout my childhood in New Balmora. Hope for a growing population. Hope for new discoveries. An all-encompassing hope that Vvardenfell & the Dunmer could become what they once were. Though it was not a time of prosperity, the hardships we endured always seemed...
Posted Paul
byI would imagine that, by this point, you've all pretty well settled on the race of your starting character in Skyrim. Of course some of you probably decided that almost a year ago when we first heard that there was going to be an Elder Scrolls 5. Then there'll be those who always play exactly the sa...
Posted McNuggle
byI know Paul touched this kind of I think...? But tell us what was the best sounding Elder Scrolls game? What were sone of the best sounds? (voices count as does music)
Posted McNuggle
byWell I was playing skyrim... In my mind... When all of a sudden my character a level 20 American got this sore throat... Worried he hunted down some plastic bags... Slicing several he finally found one that had in its innards.... Lozenges! Well a few days past and my character lost all his dragon ...
Posted Kyle Lopez
byI want to know, out of all the TES games you have played, which one has stuck to you the most, which has seemingly been above the others, or which did you have most fun in? I have to say Oblivion, only because I barely played Morrowind since it confused me. (being 10 years old does that).
Posted Evan
byOkay I just want to get a tally at least of how many here think Akavir would be an awesome DLC (Especially since their doing huge ones this time). And would you rather see it as a DLC or New Elder Scrolls?? (Or as with one of my ideas, the DLC being a beach head and a new game based as a followup t...
Posted C.P. King
byIn Fallout you could get it on with the Saloon lady at Mortiarty's... But it's only implied. I can't even remember if it's in Oblivion. Just want your ideas on this colossal piece of detail in a game that prides itself in detail.
Posted Jacob
byObviously someone is going to have a favorite race, but what is your least favorite race? Mine is the Imperials i just find them bland and uninspiring and i never had a fun time playing one of them.
Posted Gabrielle
by"I don't know...you look a little young. Are you sure your eighteen?" "Of course I am eighteen Edwinn and you know it!" Verick had been looking forward to this day for some time; He was finally going to be in the Imperial Legion. "alright kid, but don't you go off and die in some far away province. ...
Posted AtticusFinch
byWhat if you could talk to an npc during a fight? Like you could talk to a quest partner will fighting bandits on your next step in the action. What do you guys think of this possibility?
Posted Matt Nicholson
bySince Nirn is the world the elder scrolls is set in and it has two moons; what would you like to see if the next game was set on one or both moons? How would we get there? A rip through Oblivion? What environment and/or creatures would you like to see there? What if the moons are broken off pieces o...
Posted Matt Nicholson
byEvery play style has magic spells that it can benefit from but if you had to choose, what is your favorite spell and why? What spell do you find the most fun? Most useful?
Posted Matt Nicholson
byWhat DLC races would you like to see added to the elder scrolls roster? I'd like to be a rogue Dremora.
Posted Matt Nicholson
byTodd Howard was once asked why we didn't see Water, Air or Earth elemental magic in the games and he said that Fire, Lightening, and Ice seemed to be enough. I feel that as a die hard fan you should always ask/expect more. I would like to see a DLC with these aspects in it. Driuds with the power to ...
Posted Evan
byWell I was reading up on the lore of the Elder Scrolls and I just had an idea, for a future DLC or just game do any of you think it'd be cool to be a character that joins up with an expedition led by the Legion (Or some other group) to Akavir? Working towards forming a beachhead or something (Like S...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI'm still mixed on what my first guy is gonna be, but I wanna go a little crazy and try to make him do everything(is that possible?)but in general a human or a an argonian that is a sneaky little thief, but a swordsman would be good for the first guy.
Posted Titan
byHey guys, I am the new video moderator. Just a quick update on how videos are being moderated. Basically what we are looking for in this section are Elder scrolls based videos. From now on i will be deleting anything i deem as "unrelated" i apologise to anybody's videos i delete.i assure you this is...
Posted Madison Jade
byFound this on Bethsoft fourms hope its not a repost! anyways ENJOY! Skyrim Fan InterviewTodd Howard, Game DirectorBruce Nesmith, Lead DesignerMatt Carofano, Lead Artist1) Will the character be able to change into certain creature? Todd: We’ve done various things like that in our previous games, an...
Posted Soleiya
bySoleiya didn't seek out Sakirra for a few days after that. She felt--perhaps justly, perhaps not--that she had been rebuffed, and didn't care for that feeling. Eventually, though, as she pondered the Khajiit's words, she began to understand. How would she, Soleiya, enjoy her life if she ended up ...
Posted Ashley Matthews
byI got lucky. I've always been crazy poor when it comes to getting stuff I want. Now, onto the explanation and 'poll' options. An older man that goes to my old church gave me a free drum set because..Well, I don't know, really. I guess he just wanted a younger man to get into drums, and sort of 'carr...
Posted Detonation
bySix days . . man . . less than a week until... Oh, um, sorry, hehe We do know that their will be treasure, and treasure maps, in Skyrim, but how exactly do you want that to work? What are your ideas for Treasure Hunter Quest? Got any good ideas for maps? Locations? Quest starters? Rewards? To get ...
Posted Evan
bySo I was reading this question from a blog Family Members - The Skyrim Blog and It got me thinking. If our characters marry, is there any family whatsoever to say of our wife or so? Do they have have family? And if so will they regard us higher possibly?.. Just a thought.
Posted Evan
byJust wondering, has anyone heard anything about bigger battles at least at some point in the game? At least bigger then Bruma at some epic point in the game or something. (Ps- I don't want any spoilers, Im just wondering if there will be bigger clashes at all.) I just remembered being hyped up and g...
Posted Tygravius
byDon't believe this is in the game, but would be a cool perk to drop down on one knee for more power and distance!!! Also, you thoughts on proning(sp) for staffs and casting spells? maybe to set potion bombs? And you thoughts (this maybe should be in Q&A) about building/crafting your own bow?
Posted Dale Garrett
byNow Skyrim is a mere 8 days away. (Where I am at least). Feels like the longest wait of my life. I can't belive I am saying this but thanks for school it has been having me focus on it other than Skyrim. Now all I can think about is Skyrim and slaying dragons, or becoming a clumsy dragon barber. ...
Posted Madison Jade
bySo its official Emer Dareloth and I can feature your posts and change them and delete your post if need be. In that case please before you finalize your blog post check what section it should go in there are certain groups for different things. Ill link you too the different groups below so I can av...
Posted Georgie George
byI've seen many posts on favorite features, new content, etc. Well, is there anything you aren't excited about? Bethesda games are infamous at times for bugs. How many will we see? Anything from past elders scroll games you want out? Share your thoughts in the comments
Posted Casimir Aldwyr
byA blog post from a couple of days back entitled 'Skyrim graphics overated' got me thinking about the importance of graphics in The Elder Scrolls. My first experience with Oblivion (which was also my first ES game) was not by any stretch of the word on a gaming pc. It stuttered, it lagged and it wasn...
Posted Skyrim Fangirl
byHi everyone! As the new Photo Host, I thought it would be best to share how I plan to be organizing the current gallery. All images in the gallery have been sorted into a number of categories. You may search by these specific categories by clicking on the All Albums link at the top of the gallery pa...
Posted Kevin
byI was just wondering, who here will be doing an all-nighter for Skyrim? I know I will be, it's going to be a blast.Also, if you are doing an all-nighter, what food/drinks will you be eating/drinking, and what are you going to use to keep you up?Personally I will probably be eating a little bit of ju...
Posted Paul
byHot off the press news from Bethesda blog. After four years of blood, sweat and tears, Skyrim has officially gone 'gold'. The team celebrated with specially brewed Skyrim Golden Mead (pictured above). Well done and congratulations to everyone at Bethesda
Posted The Gate Keeper
byanyone know what happened to the welcome page and the leaked and spoiler page the disscustion page and alll the other stuff i mean im just wondering because each time i go there it just shows rules and restrictions and im wondering if this is just tempory work so that everyone knows whats going on o...
Posted Paul
byI am now in the process of setting things up for the Site Hosts. I'm giving out the necessary tools for the various Hosts to be able to do their jobs in their specific areas of the site. Before I announce who the Site Hosts will be, I need to say a couple of things. Firstly, I received FAR more appl...
Posted surf contest
byMen grow beards, the thicker the beard the more manly the man. my question is simple: does anyone have a beard, did you grow this beard just for skyrim, and do you think the beard will improve your experience? I assure anyone reading this that i do have a beard. i could say it was for skyrim, but i ...
Posted Soleiya
by(I remembered after it was too late to change it that slavery is illegal outside of Morrowind...I've played that game too much. ;) Therefore, Sakirra must be some sort of servant, not a slave.) Soleiya, all of 16, had never met a Khajiit before. Of course, she had heard of the feline people of Els...
Posted Dragon A
byIn the past games, daedric armor/weapons has always been some cool items to have. Not only is it tough it is also very expensive and awesome looking. What do you think the daedric armor/weapons will look like in Skyrim? I’m hoping that it will look even cooler than oblivion, which really the helmet ...
Posted Paul
byHow well you do YOU know your Elder Scrolls characters? Today's quiz tests your knowledge of the NPCs in the various games. I've chosen 10 reasonably well known characters from four Elder Scrolls titles - how many of them can you connect to the correct game? Take the Quiz and let us know your score ...
Posted Paul
byHere's a new Gamespot podcast featuring the one and only Todd Howard. Thanks to Ssarrasum Blackscale for noticing this one. The HotSpot - 11/02/11 - And there are dragons, obviously by gamespot
Posted Mark Dunn
byHow many of us will be taking 11th November off either as leave or as a sickie? If the uptake of Skyrim is as predicted will this mean that on Friday 11th there will be a global meltdown of the economy? and if we are all lost in Skyrim do we care?
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byI found a new podcast video from the Gamespot Podcast called The HotSpot, hope you all enjoy I can't seem to get the code for the embeded video to work right for this one, click the link above to open the video clip.
Posted Jared Stewart
byThis has been annoying me ever since I heard it a while back. You can't block while dual wielding weapons or weapons and spells. It makes the combat seem unrealistic. If a guy with a sword is coming to kill me I think I would definitely want to block, fire in hand or not. I realize there aren't enou...
Posted C.P. King
byFenrisulfr; (wolf of hell) was not a common pimp. The Nord belonged to a group of pimps known in Skyrim as the 'Macks'. The Macks were not just 'urban strollers'; they presented themselves as objects to be observed. Legend has it that Fenrisulfr was born in the mountains, and raised by wolves. The o...
Posted Madison Jade
byFrom Biggest issues to the smallest like the bark on tree's lets discuss what you hope is going to be changed personally for me the racial abilities seemed kind of useless but i hope they play a bigger role or at least have more of a effect. lets talk!
Posted Tor Blackforge
byThis is a rough backstory for my main character, the nord berserker Tor Blackforge. This is basicly up to when Skyrim begins. Tell me how I might improve plx. Even ideas to add to his story are welcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Posted Madison Jade
byAs we all know its getting close to the release and we are all excited. Seriously though, all this spoiler stuff being posted in the blog section is getting out of hand. Some things should be saved for the release date either that or post it in the spoiler section. There are people here like me that...
Posted Krazee Mon
byIf you are passing the time until Skyrim (and yes, I did just use that name as if it were a holiday) by playing Oblivion one last time, please share any gems of humor and other unique/interesting events that you have experienced or items that you have come across.
Posted Steven C. Wagner
byI just heard today that in addition to the collectors edition of the GAME in skyrim that they are also planning on making a Collectors Edition STRATEGY GUIDE...but does anyone know the benefits of the CE strategy guide versus the standardother than it being hardback instead of paperback?
Posted Evan
byI betrayed my usual detailed, serious type writing to make a sarcastic character. It seems everyone is writing a story or so, so I decided to just have fun and write one myself. I might decide to write a more serious one later. ----- My homeland of Skyrim is a rough place, when your not being stalk...
Posted Stealth Rabbi
byI've played Elder Scrolls games in the past, generally sticking with a character that is averagely versed in combat, magic, and stealth, generally more favoring combat, but I still could pick locks and use restoration, destruction, and conjuration, but physical attacks with blades was my primary. I...
Posted Soleiya
bySoleiya (so-LAY-uh) originally began her career as a pencil & paper Dungeons and Dragons character, but she's grown far past those humble beginnings.... Soleiya is the first-born daughter of a noble-born Bosmer family living in the Valenwood city of Silvenar. Unfortunately, she is not exactly th...
Posted Mike Gingras
byWhen playing epic RPGs, I think of them as a book being written, or a movie being produced, and I'm the main character. That's why it's important to me to (if able) create my avatar to resemble me, and also to have a "code of ethics" that my avatar follows as he goes through the game. I would much r...
Posted Jackson Cole
byTES is legendary for its options and choices, but the main stories have often been quite linear. I know that for every one "good" player there is out there trying to save the world, there are at least twenty "bad" players just itching to slice up some innocent civilian for loot! My question is, have...
Posted Paul
byAnother official Bethesda video cast, this time looking at the music and voices in Skyrim. Some wonderful background information on how they created the sounds of the game, plus a few new in game shots. This is well worth the time to sit and watch!
Posted Dovahkiin
byHey guys (and gals), didn't know if you heard or not, but Spike TV's Video Game Awards are on December 10th, and they're opening the polls for Game of the Year & Most Anticipated Game (of 2012). Nominees for GOTY are: Batman: Arkham City The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Legend of Zelda: Skyward S...
Posted Todd
byCan you believe that after at least a year of waiting that Skyrim is really only one week away? Skyrim has been my main focus of attention for the last four months, at least! I have followed this site since the beginning, and it's given me a lot of information, and it's made my 754323456x more excit...
Posted Daniel Che Pheland
byAlright everyone and their mothers' know that Skyrim has dragons, it's one if the major selling-points, it probably is the most popular information we've received. But I'm curious exactly how many dragons there are, if you're like me you've already set a trophy case aside for the dragon heads you'll...
Posted Jay
byI was in Bestbuy today through no fault of my own, and I came across a table with some Skyrim stickers on it. They were free and I grabbed a couple of them. The quality of the print is pretty good, and it's on semi-gloss paper. It's about 3x1.5 inches. I think I'm going to put one on my computer...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
byThis is no lie. For some of you the wait for Skyrim just got a little bit shorter. Check out your steam accounts and read this article. "I dropped Hines an email just to be sure, and he confirmed as much: The company's working to make Skyrim unlock on Steam nationwide at 12:01 a.m ET rather than at...
Posted Dale Garrett
byHey guys I will be talking about non-game related Skyrim. As alot of you know already there will be a skyrim soundtrack! Who else wants to listen to Skyrim on the go? I do! I'm sure there will be all the songs from the game from the fight music to full songs by the bards. One thing is funny in ...
Posted Kevin
byI'm curious, will you roleplay as if you have in-game family members? For example, there is a Nord down the street from your home and you act as if he is your Uncle. I thought this would be a neat idea and I might end up doing it.So the question is, will your character have family members?
Posted Piper Jo
byLucy sat next to the woodstove and shivered. Her mother brought her tea. She wrapped her hands around the mug, but didn’t drink. “I have to find him,” she announced, in the voice of a sleepwalker. Her mother put a hand on her shoulder. “There are too many tunnels they could have taken, Sweets. You'l...
Posted Ashton Borne
by*Sigh* I knew this would happen. In my English III class we started reading Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter". We have to read the first 8 chapters by Monday, another few by Nov. 10, and then the last eight chapters the weekand OF SKYRIM!! I KNEW something would come up in school and make me lose a b...
Posted Rodger Rodriguez
byI know this is a blog devoted to Skyrim, but I am a devoted gamer and accept almost all types of video games. And in my personal experience and research, I have come to the conclusion that Dark Souls is better than Skyrim will be. Comment for discussion
Posted The Gate Keeper
byi am wondering if bethesda fixed that whole problem with there ghost of oblivion you know how you would pick of a strawbarry out of a bowl on a shelf and then everything would fall through it
Posted Fred durst
byI have skyrim pre-ordered, and i have my whole weekend planed around the playing of skyrim. for example i have that weekend off from work (to ensure a good amount of play time) Im driving right after i get out of school to get skyrim, with my friend who is coming with to pick up Mac Miller's new alb...
Posted Paul
byI've never bought or downloaded a game soundtrack, and it seems a bit of an odd notion to me - even though I am a massive music buff. News has come out today that the Skyrim Soundtrack is available for pre-order. It's spread over 4CDs so there's plenty of music there to fill up your iPod. As a bonus...
Posted Sam Goad
bySince the beginning of Elder Scrolls, Gods have played a large part in almost all the games. There characteristics can be understood and admired, but it seems like everyone has a different favorite. Sure Sheogorath is very popular, Azura and Talos are powerful, but it seems like there is always some...
Posted Jay
byThe Sound of Skyrim, on Bethesda's Youtube page. This video focuses on burly men singing manly things, and delves a little into the voice acting in Skyrim.
Posted Paul
byWe seen loads of previews of Skyrim that talk about killing wolves, mooching around Riverwood and charging off to Bleak Falls Barrow. I must have read dozens! I came upon a slightly different take on Skyrim via a site called KillScreenDaily. This journalist focused on what he could eat in Skyrim. Ye...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI LOVE exploring. Dungeons and random campsites are awesome things to raid and plunder for goodies. I get most of my weapons in RPG's through exploring and side quests. The little things you find and the random people you meet make half the game for me.
Posted Billy Robertson
byHello again all! After much deliberation i have decided that it would be cool to have you guys pick a name for my Nord character in Skyrim. Any names that you have and you would like to share would be appreciated and from all of them i will pick my final name so please feel free to post! Thanks!
Posted Moraya Morningstar
byYou can now customize your dashboard with a Skyrim theme, and in addition to the Iron helm and tshirts already available for your avatar you can now dress up as a Mage, a member of the Dark Brotherhood, and wear a set of Dragonbone armor. Also available are some props, a Dragon, an Elder Scroll and ...
Posted Paul
byThings seem to have settled down a bit after the chaos yesterday. I've needed to remove a bit of content, and suspend one member who obviously thought that the posting guidelines didn't apply to him - but generally everyone seems to have got back to being friendly and helpful. Hopefully it will now...
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byI'd like to ask everyone on the site a question and see where peoples opinions are at on the topic. That question is this: Do you think its piracy to download and play a game that you've already paid for, despite its having not been "Officially" released yet? Here are my thoughts on the matter an...
Posted Kevin
byDo you have a class name for your character? Not the regular thief/mage/warrior classes, I'm talking about a more creative name. Some quick examples would be Warmonger, Nightblade, Arcane Master, etc.So what have you guys named your character's class? Personally, my Nord will be a barbarian/viking.S...
Posted Jackson Cole
byWhat race do you plan to make your first play through? and why? I'm a little unsure on which race I want to be, so I want to hear your stories! Finally, are there any races you simply despise? Comment!
Posted Faolan
byOk, I'm having a hard time deciding how to play the game on my first time through. I know I may be over-thinking this but I obsess over the first playthrough because of the very important first impressions. I know I will love the game, but I really cannot decide whether or not to make my first cha...
Posted Anonymous Lex
byI think that this would be a really cool idea... http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1249613-skyrim-blogs/
Posted Dale Garrett
byI'm currently playing oblivion although the furthest I have gotten in the game is where you steal the book from the mystic dawn. I have almost completed the oblivion dark brotherhood in two day! Thank god i'm sick. What will you be doing? Will you be playing Battlefield 3 (Which is an amazing g...
Posted Andrew the Sneaky Khajiit
byIt has been tough waiting all this time but we all know it will be worth it now to play this great god of a game. Now who has there copy and who is still waiting till there local shops open. If you've got it well you probably won't be reading this for a week or two so good luck and happy dragon slay...
Posted Paul
byEarlier on today I had a spare half hour, and I fired up Oblivion. Although I've played for hundreds of hours, including dabbling in many of the fine mods that have come out since the game was released back in 2006. But for some reason, I've never completed The Shivering Isles. So I made it my goal ...
Posted Jon
byi dont know if anybodys gonna read this but i figured i had to say befor it was to late that the thing that really got me onboard the skyrim wagon was when i found out the lords would be called Jarls. The reason is about two years ago i had heard that word and looked it up an liked what it meant so ...
Posted Morienhtar
byLooking back on a previous post, about where you'd like to go when you start the game, I was reminded about the books I read in Oblivion concerning Skyrim lore, one such in particular was 'The Rear Guard'. Im not sure how many of ye have read this book. Its a funny little story about how a witty bos...
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byAnyone else think its curios that a movie has been made about our favorite day this year? Just imagine what 11/11/11 would be like without Skyrim...
Posted Paul
byHello everyone We are now, as expected, starting to find that people are coming up with site content based on the leaked game that has appeared. This cannot continue, otherwise we are going to get a lot of people leaving this site. Therefore, I have amended the policy that I introduced yesterday. F...
Posted Kevin
byI am curious to know how much the main quest interests the fans this time around. The main quest involves us being the Dragonborn and having to stop the world-eater, Alduin and his dragon minions. I won't go into too much detailed, but I'm sure you have all learned about the main quest by now, so we...
Posted RuneRed
byWe had a discussion on the old blog about which region the next elder scroll was to take place. But the big question is what will be the main plot device – how do you top dragons? Well I’ve been thinking on this for some time, and I think I thought of a way. This is for fun, although I think it w...
Posted Paul
byWe've now been 'live' as a site for just a few hours over nine days - and I have, within the last few minutes, validated our 1000th member.... It's been a hectic week or so on this site, with the challenges of getting things up and running on a software platform that I knew very little about when I ...
Posted Nick Buttillo
byI am an archer. The bow is my stealth, long range, close up in some situations, pretty much my all around weapon. Although I do like a one handed sword and a shield with me at all times.
Posted Paul
byFor some reason I'm always leery about going into Gaming stores. I don't know whether its the nerdy kids with hoodies trying to negotiate their 'trade in' price to eke out enough to get the latest version of Call of Duty - or the even more nerdy guys behind the counter who look like they'd die of sh...
Posted Owen
byHas anyone else received confirmation of the premium map sent with preorders from amazon.co.uk. I cant tell you all how excited I am with the thought of getting my grubby hands on it. Super excited. Scratch that I'm mega über drooling and shaking with excitement. Is it 11.11.11 yet??
Posted Haydn Stevens
byHello, Skyim comes out at about 4-5pm here in Perth, Western Australia. It's weird time for a game release and I'll have to work my plans for that day around it, On the up side I can play a full 12 hours 5pm - 5am of Skyrim with no major sleep issues. =] I was wondering if anyone else live somewhere...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
by"Buying the Official Skyrim soundtrack: Quality over price?" I truly believe that the incredible background music that follows you everywhere you go in the Elder Scrolls, and dynamically changes based on what's happening, is at least 40% of why these games are so amazing. Seriously, music makes such...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
bySo I know this is kind of random but I was thinking about this for some reason. I think it would be kind of interesting if everyone who was on right now commented on this, as close to the same time as possible, what time it is for them. I know this know your time shows when you comment but I feel li...
Posted Madison Jade
byI was talking with a friend and we the idea if they had a area where plays could trade custom made equipment and things of the like or maybe even an arena of a sort. How would you feel if they put some sort of aspect into a future game or a DLC or would you feel that it would compromise the game? ...
Posted Lav
byI've seen a lot of info on armor (mostly heavy) but I haven't heard a thing about robes/clothing. Anyone have any thoughts? Do you think they will allow you to craft robes (enchanting perhaps?) I also haven't heard what effect, if any, wearing armor will have on your spell effectiveness. If the patt...
Posted Piper Jo
byLink to all previous episodes: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0m7tnj8g66wc2 The plan was simple: follow the Altmeri until they found the dark-cloak-guys (or vice-versa), wait until both sides were engaged in some kind of battle, and then find and snatch the amulet. All the ...
Posted Kevin
byI thought it would be interesting to talk about Radiant Story and the pros and cons of having it in Skyrim.So first of all, Radiant Story will allow the game to virtually never end because we will have an endless amount of quests becoming available all of the time. If we haven't visited a dungeon re...
Posted Brock
byHere is my backstory for Jericho Valtarius an Imperial Mage. Jericho is a close friend of Albrecht Brodoran, Roger Pickard's character. It was night. The moon wasn’t visible but the evening fog had an eerie glow to it. As Jericho had recently learned, the nights in Skyrim were cold....
Posted konrad hurren
byBorn in the garden district of the Imperial city to a well-to-do family and raised with sound morals Arius was always going to travel the world or Nirn. He set off out of the Imperial city at the tender age of 16 because he heard some goblins were attacking some farmers, he swiftly dispatched of sai...
Posted Todd
byI don't think this is a spoiler, all it is is a brief list of some of the confirmed things to do with the smithing skill. Without further ago, here's the list: Steel Smithing Arcane Blacksmith Dwarven Smithing Elven Smithing Orcish Smithing Advanced Armors Glass Smithing Daedric Smithing Ebony Smit...
Posted Kevin
byI'm not sure if you guys ever saw the thread that was made a while back on the official Skyrim forum, but basically you use five adjectives to describe your character. It's interesting and we get to learn a little bit more about how someone is going to play their character.My Nord Warrior.Brave Stro...
Posted Logan Calhoun
byI just wanted to Thank You all for giving me something to read Daily, this would be boring without all of you keep up the awsome work and thank you creators for making this blog
Posted Logan Calhoun
byMy Character shall be Brandt Vitharr he is a born warrior a strong armed Nord raised by his father, his mother died during a young age from bandits after walking home from the market and he has a GREAT HATRED for them, he is a very friendly sort and he will help a great many people when he can he en...
Posted Soleiya
byI'm currently replaying my way through Morrowind in preparation for Skyrim (the S.O. is hogging the Xbox for FONV, so Oblivion's not an option, plus I always liked Morrowind better). It's been several years since I've played this game in earnest, so I'm seeing it with fresh eyes. And every once in...
Posted Ashley Matthews
byThink about it. I remember when it was 60 days left. Now its 8, but it feels WAY longer for some reason. What's going on here?
Posted Kevin
byWhat would be the first mod you would want for Skyrim? Would it be a graphical mod, a content mod, or perhaps you want a mod to be able to ride dragons?For me the first mod I would download would be a graphics mod, probably Qarl's if he comes out with one. Other than that I don't really know, I will...
Posted Matt Jones
byI'd be pissed too... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wenfkH-EG3I
Posted C.P. King
byBefore you go into Skyrim, what type of character will you be? My character will be a badass nord... He uses a badass sword called "Gulbrandr"; meaning God's sword, he is a hunter, and is in prison because he punched an Imperial guard during a bar fight. His beard is feared across the land. And he i...
Posted Paul
byTry hailing this and ask to be taken to the Throat of the World photo courtesy of The Elder Council Facebook page
Posted Niko Anonamix
byMy house in Fallout. I had another save with very packed house, but my house was robbed of everything including my xbox with hard drive of all my saves. 400+ hour oblivion save, rdr 5th prestiege (online data lost with hard drive), Fallout hoarder crib, etc.. So here is my new house with rare collec...
Posted Soleiya
byI tend to go a little bit crazy when I get a new game that I'm anticipating as much as Skyrim. I feel like I want to go and do and see everything at once! But I'm also, at heart, a role-player. I don't want to just make an uber-character who will cram as much of the game as possible into a single ...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
by"Skyrim Tops New Measure Of 'Franchise Engagement' Among Gamers" I just read this article about a company that does market research. They did a survey of gamers asking about awareness of games and then their intent to buy them. "While only 19.2 percent of those in the study said they were aware of S...
Posted Ashley Matthews
byWell, I really just wanted to formally thank Paul for all he's done for us so far. He's put a lot of time into this site, and I sincerely hope it pays off for him in the future. He's put up with a lot of crap from a lot of people, and he's done so kindly and with patience. I wasn't serious about the...
Posted Billy Robertson
byHey all After digging out some of my classic games to tide me over until Skyrim descends, has anyone else delved into their all time favourites to pass the time? So far i have dug out 1.Suikoden 2.The Legend of Dragoon 3.Vagrant Story (A bit of a Rpg geek)
Posted Paul
byTwo members of our site have contacted me with the news that the XBox version of Skyrim has been pirated and uploaded to some torrent sites. I have verified this story from various sources via Google. Apparently people with a modded XBox can get around the software protection and play the game. I su...
Posted Ssarrasum Blackscale
byI was doing some searching and poking around over on the Steam forums, for those of us who are getting the game delivered that route, I've found some dates that I thought people might be interested in. If you are buying Skryim directly from Steam the game will "unlock" and become playable at 12:01a...
Posted tom
byhttp://www.dorkly.com/embed/26474/a-gamers-dream-date
Posted Paul
byHere is something new Bethesda today released this trailer for the 'Making of' DVD that will ship with the Skyrim Collectors Edition. It lasts just short of three minutes and contains a bit of new footage (nothing spoilery) Thank you to Care for spotting this and posting it first - but I think some...
Posted Ashton Borne
byYo I got a question for you guys..I was in Chemistry and we were talking about light, and it all reminded me of the Northern Lights. It's also known as Aurora Borealis. I'll post a picture for those who aren't familiar..Anyway, after class I asked my friend if he remembered a picture or article or ...
Posted Haydn Stevens
byWhat do you think the speed of the leveling is going to be like?On my main character on Oblivion I had about 80 hours and I had a good bunch of level 100 stats, Skyrim might be able to make it slower because they have all the perks to make it more interesting instead of a perk every 25 levels like i...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byThat's right! There is some awesome new footage from Skyrim in Full HD! It's on bethblog and Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzVReasooII
Posted Dragon A
byOk I don’t know yet whether there will be yetis in skyrim or not, I want to hear your ideas on the subject of yetis. Do you think they will have them, do know already that yes, there will be yetis and that I just lack knowledge. If there are yetis, where do you think they will be at and what materia...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byI know a lot of people have been worried about the fact that all the previews have been on the Xbox, but this one is done on PS3! Here you go! http://www.computerandvideogames.com/324352/previewsthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-163-minutes-27-seconds-with-a-300-hour-game/?page=1
Posted Miguel Marques
byHey everybody, this post is about something you probably already know but I thought it was a good ideia to post it anyway cause there are people who have doubts if they pc's can handle skyrim. So for those people, here is this link! http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/amd/1170 To use it select skyr...
Posted dylan macleod
byUntil the spoiler section comes up, I will be vague. There is a youtube user, who usually does wilderness survival tip videos, on youtube that has been commenting on skyrim spoilers. its very out of character for his roster of videos. If anyone has heard his commentaries on this, please privately me...
Posted Paul
byAccording to the latest site poll, more almost three quarters of you either plan to side with the rebel Stormcloak faction - or at least attempt to keep playing them along, even if you are also working with the Legion. More than 2000 people voted, showing that the site moving to a new home has done ...
Posted Dragon A
byWords Can Hurt (Shadowrend’s Adventure of Destiny) (Continued from ‘Noise in The Woods’) It was another freezing morning in Falkreath and Shadowrend was off to an early start as usual. It had been about a month since the horror of the road. He had had a very close encounter with a robust beast t...
Posted lucas martin
byhttp://au.ign.com/videos/2011/10/31/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-collectors-edition-unboxing?objectid=14267318 check this out for the collectors editionn unboxing
Posted McNuggle
byOk so I have an image of the final boss battle... Be warned there are spoilers. Ok so for those who don't know you fight dragons in this game... Here is a link to the final ending of skyrims main quest.... http://www.emeraldinsight.com/content_images/fig/1610120204007.png
Posted Kevin
bySo a while back they confirmed that werewolves will not be in vanilla Skyrim.I for one am glad that they decided to hold off on werewolves. I would prefer that they had a fully fleshed out DLC containing werewolves than having werewolves in the vanilla game and not designed all that well. I would ha...
Posted Dale Garrett
byAs most of you know I posted some of my characters backstory yesterday I will be saying more, what race he is, and where it takes place. As you know his name is Kylar he is an Imperial because his charcter will remind me of a roman. This takes place in Valenwood. Now Solon the big jerk he is a...
Posted Ryan R
byim still stuck between which to choose. i wish my character to be a master in sword and bow, good stealth killing and can use a decent amount of magic where needed but not necessary. so which to choose...nord or dunmer.......i may end up deciding sheerly on looks when i create. hope to have the char...
Posted Logan Calhoun
byI tried to explain to him what he needed and as always was a stuck up asshole for all stuck up assholes saying a bunch of bullshit, like he has the best computer ever he beats all gamers he has everything on everybody and yadda yadda yadda I need an asskicking lol I calmly retold him why his compute...
Posted Matt Sparling
byIGN has posted an unboxing of the Collector's Edition for Skyrim... have fun :) http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/31/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-collectors-edition-unboxing
Posted Georgie George
byHaving children in a game where one can kill is EXTREMELY controversial. I realize this, and am not trying to start a fight. I personally believe Bethesda is right, and children should be immortal in Skyrim. Can that be a pain for an assassin or thief? Of course it can. But if you want to kill a chi...
Posted Jay
byIn the following paragraphs I'm not arguing that the leaked 23 min Skyrim opening sequence is a good thing - no one should have released it without Bethesda/ Zenimax's permission. For me this isn't a legal issue - it's about respect. Goodness knows the marketing department has worked some real mag...
Posted Piper Jo
byLink to previous episodes: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0m7tnj8g66wc2 Lucy settled into the rain gutter on the roof of the building across the alley from the Traveler’s Best Inn. She’d located the window of the second story room the Altmeri had rented, which was irregula...
Posted BakaPenguin
byThis isn't actually Skyrim or TES related, but since everyone is raving about spoilers right now, I wanted to know: What, to you, is ruined by seeing or hearing a spoiler? I, like some people here, find spoilers engaging and interesting. They allow me to know more up front so I can appreciate the wo...
Posted Kevin
bySo today I was wondering what was in the game that we haven't heard/learned about yet. So I decided to make a blog post asking you guys what you hope is in Skyrim that has not been confirmed or announced yet? Personally, I hope we get to watch our player character ride the carriages that take us fro...
Posted Nels
byI have noticed that it is becoming impossible to enter the Q&A section of the site without viewing spoilers in peoples' titles to their question. Is there something we/you can do about this moderation-wise? Either way, I have to ask everyone to please post any spoilers after the cut and flag th...
Posted Ashton Borne
byI came to thinking while I was playing some New Vegas and speculating over Xbox with a buddy of mine over Skyrim; a year ago we were in 10th grade, sitting in geometry amazed at the pictures and the article stating that in a year we should expect Skyrim to be in our hands. We were excited as hell at...
Posted mattlistener
byI read a truly fascinating discussion this weekend about the historical realities of armor and melee weapons here: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/forum/topics/the-weekend-roundtable-combat-in-skyrim?commentId=6452022%3AComment%3A24126 (thanks Vix, Bayne, et al!). Skyrim is a game that is based in man...
Posted Dakota Huddleson
byI haven't seen a blog yet that goes into the details behind or what people are hoping for when playing as a vampire. What are your hopes for powers this time around and the benefits you gain by not drinking blood? And if there may be a spell that protects you from the sun for a short time. So feel f...
Posted Ward van der Putt
byMy character was imprisoned before, at the time he was innocent, but it seemed that the justice system was not perfect, but corrupt. As a trained battlemage he managed to escape and swore to find out the truth about his imprisonment. After years and years of bribing, killing and pesuadinng people to...
Posted Mixnmatchsoldier
byHello good people of the Skyrim Blog, I've recently started playing my copy of Baldurs Gate: Shadow's of Amn again. And I'd forgotten some of the cool Battle Cries your character and the other characters do when engaging in battle. My favorite would have to be "I Come. And the Hells come with me!". ...
Posted BakaPenguin
byMy thoughts were interrupted by the appearance of golden skinned man before me. The pointed spears of his ears--which just managed to poke out through his tangled, dark hair--belied his bosmer heritage. He stood there and his eyes seemed to penetrate through me, as if he wasn't actually looking at m...
Posted The Nexus
by"Come on, Arkan! You have to stop doing this to yourself," the nord spoke with a calming tone, yet you could hear how he was saddened at the same time. "Drinking yourself to death won't accomplish anything." "I don't care. Now get out of my shight, or get yourshelf a drink and join me," Arkan repl...
Posted Necronblue
byEaster eggs info and question.I was reading a preview article on ripton.com when I heard about something that I heard being discussed earlier on this blog and whether or not it was possible for the memorable character to return. m'aiq the liar. Here is the quick link if you want to read about it; if...
Posted Mchool42
byHey Guys, I thought i would try a different method to my backstory. I have the first part of backstory planned (see below) but got a little stumped on the events from where i have written.. to the precise point where my character crosses the border to Skyrim. I've really enjoyed some of the stories ...
Posted lucas martin
bythere is alot of new info and some gameplay shots and videos aswell thought it was interesting. it is mostly about the main story line. http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1210191p1.html
Posted Logan Calhoun
byThis asshole I have to work with, told me he ordered the collectors edition for his PC and as always was being an uppity prick who I desperately wanted to stick my thumbs in his eyes, I asked him his computer and he has nowhere near what he needs for his computer he only has enough space but VERY ol...
Posted Dale Garrett
bySorry guys for the long title but none the less here we go! As most of you know there are 10 days left. I don't know about you guys but I find myself unable to do school because of skyrim. So close but yet so far!!!! I dread every moment I don't have Skyrim. It stinks 'cause if I have a bad report...
Posted AtticusFinch
byThis blog post is do two things, say thanks the everyone on this blog, and let of steam on what is annoying me about this blog. I'm going to speak in metaphors to prove my point. Imagine a criminal junkie who is craving some Skooma. He goes to the merchant who sells the Skooma. He is filled with exc...
Posted Sebastian Rodriguez Jr
byThere is only 10 days now until the greatest day in history (at least for gamers everywhere).Its been a little over three years since Skyrim was announced to be in development, and the waits coming to an end. My question to all you Elder Scrolls fans out there is how do you plan to spend these last ...
Posted Honra Deber
by25 years before the events of Skyrim a young Argonian child emerged into the world. His life wasn't an easy one. With the death of his father, the leader of the Cyrodil Mages Guild, he and his mother moved to the Skyrim town of Riften. Born with magical prowess of his father Honra was taken away by...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
bySo, this is kind of more appropriate for the answers section, but I figured it might get more attention on here and could turn into a good discussion. I am thinking about playing a Khajiit as my first character in Skyrim and it got me to thinking about race relations in Skyrim/Tamriel. Anyone know m...
Posted Georgie George
byHow does it work? How will we see its effects? How do YOU want it to work? Will it live up to the hype? Sound off below
Posted Tom dow
byWARNING HAS SOME GRAPHIC THEMES 20 years before the events of the Elder scrolls five skyrim- Ninevene's father Valentius Serventius was a prominent and wealthy gladiator owner and slave trader in Cyrodill that owned ...
Posted Paul
byAlthough I very briefly dabbled with Daggerfall my first real Elder Scrolls experience was with Morrowind. Somehow I picked up on Morrowind before release, and saw the trailer and previews on Gamespot. I bought it on the day of release. Loading the game, I woke on the prison ship to hear Juib's grav...
Posted kaos sorenson
byanyone else annoyed that Skyrim will not be released with Direct x 11 capability??i know the main focus for Skyrim is set for xbox 360, but seriously no new consoles have been released in the last 4 years, just upgrades on already made consoles, when now days computers are so much more powerful.what...
Posted Madison Jade
byOwn land? Beat the main quest? Search for treasures? Crafting? Lets see what's on peoples minds.
Posted Austin H
byDo you think skyrim will be clustered together with ton of places or do u think it will be equal? Because i dont wanna have very little outdoor land and too many cities.. I want to have just enough cities and just enough forest...
Posted Paul
byI am now starting the process of appointing a number of people to the role of 'Site Hosts'. I don't really like the whole Admins / Mods thing that you get on forums, I think its often divisive and hierarchical. So, we're going down the road of 'Site Hosts'... The idea is that different parts of the...
Posted Anon
byIn case anyone has heard about it, and has been on the fence about watching it, a few points that may help you decide. 1) The player doesn't look at any menus beyond what is needed to change gear. I was really hoping to see a list of skill perks, or something neat like that, but there's nothing of ...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
bySo I guess this isn't strictly Skyrim, but I figure it's still quite relevant since the Lore is a common thread throughout all of the games. Ready to brush up on the lore you learned in Oblivion? One man collected, printed, and bound all of the written text in Oblivion, seriously ALL of it, into ...
Posted Nix
byToday I'm wondering what everyone's best, favorite, or most memorable moment was in TES. Was it picking up the sword of "Fury" in Morrowind or maybe the "Adoring Fan" in Oblivion? Which ever game from Arena to Oblivion tell us your story.
Posted Mike
byRecent info from the blurb of the Skyrim strategy guide revealed that you can become a Thane and own property. http://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Prima-Official/dp/0307891372 "Large map Poster inside Labeled with important locations, major roads, and hold capitalsA Champion for Sky...
Posted Tyrer
bywill there be any armour or weapon sets in skyrim? or unique items?
Posted Tyrer
byWhat race should i play first, any suggestions would be much appreciated
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
byAlrighty. So, I remember reading somewhere that you can get a dog as a companion in Skyrim, but I want to know if you guys think we'll be able to befriend other animals. Personally, I'd like to get a cat companion. It wouldn't actually accompany me anywhere, but would just laze around in my characte...
Posted Mixnmatchsoldier
byThe catacombs were vast and disorientating and it had been a long night. He restedupon the old stonewalls now covered with moss and roots and breathed deep, theair damp with the smell of death and magic. Sweat clung to his brow as his heart thumped against his chest. Fear wasno stranger in these hun...
Posted Nix
byThis week I'm asking who players see themselves as.. Treasure hunter = Relic hunting, map reading, cave wanderer Adventure seeker = Hill climber, weapon swinger, part time trouble maker Lore enthusiast = Book reader, conversationalist, historian
Posted Alduin
byThis is an old post from oktober 2011. I have never done something like this before, so feedback is welcome ;) ''How could this have happend"? Asked Decius, a young and rich Imperial ''They came out the mist, we could not turn the ships to face them". replied Camas, a battlehardy Redguard sailor. ...
Posted AtticusFinch
byMy father always told that an honest life is the only way a man can live with piece of mind. So I walked out on him as a child. I am a Bosmer, but more importantly I'm a gambler, and a thief. I grew up in Valenwood with no interest in it. While my father told me I should go hunt so my sisters could ...
Posted Reikaan Ward
byTo whomever is reading this, these are to be my final thoughts, scrawled hastily upon scrap parchment as my captors escort me by carriage to the execution block. I shall not make the claim that I have done no wrong, but I assure you that I am not guilty for that of which has me headed to be beheaded...
Posted Logan Blair
byI heard there is a high level cap so lets see if we car reach it. Ill probably get magic up first then other skills.
Posted Xandur the Pale
byThe below info is mainly from, I believe, the December 2011 edition of PC Gamer, but has also been discussed in several other places. Some of the information is new to me; some is not. Numbers of levels the game is balanced to: 50. Maximum level attainable: 70. Total number of perks: 280. Approx...
Posted Orc_King
byAnyone else more excited about archery this time around [after seeing how they revamped it in the gameplay footage]? I know I am. I mean I used it here and there when I had to [when I wasn't using magic lol]; but now I feel the need to use it more often. I love the new overall setup of archery now. ...
Posted Davidkiin
byHi guys! Today I wanted to ask about daedric shrines. Personally, the shrines in Oblivion were some of my favorite quests in the game (Sheogorath's immediately comes to mind), as they were all very unique and offered pretty awesome rewards. I'm really excited about seeing them again in Skyrim, and j...
Posted Nels
byI heard on some games journalism site that it is possible to modify, say, an iron helm by attaching leather strips on the inside for comfort (and probably a small stat bonus). Doesn't that just light your fire?! If true, I'm really excited to see how the smithing interface allows for such things! T...
Posted Tacobanana Man
byThe Dwemer have always been one of the greatest mysteries in The Elder Scrolls and their ability to craft such incredible machines such as the Centurions and their Orreries further adds to their mystery. It has been confirmed that there are Dwemer ruins in Skyrim containing the (at least for me) muc...
Posted Paul
byWe have now being going for almost a week, and what an incredible week it has been - we currently have 842 members, with just under 200 blogs added to the site, daily forum discussions, and a whole slew of photos, videos, comments and posts. Inevitably things have been a bit chaotic, which was only ...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byBy now we know quite a bit about the different Guilds, so which of them are you going to tackle first? The Companions? The Dark Brotherhood? The Thieves Guild? Please share your thoughts and expectations here!
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byYeah read it! Right here: http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1210801p1.html Haven't had time to read the whole thing, but thought I should post it here :)
Posted Dakota Huddleson
byMy tale May be a twisted, but after all it is the tale of a Dovahkinn! I was born in Anvil a costal port city in Cyrodiil in the 4th era. My father was an Imperial along with my mother. My family inherited a house on the left side of Anvil that had been passed from generation to generation ...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
byCompletely Blue Sky: The Concept of Skyrim So the video of the concept art and the images are all quite fantastic, but it's fun to actually learn about the process that went in to designing everything. Funny, I rarely ever go to the official Skyrim page for info, but I stumbled upon this page and it...
Posted Krazee Mon
byLike many others, I have lurked the web these past weeks in the futile attempt to get my fix for Skyrim in order to temporarily satisfy my cravings until 11-11-11. Most of the game-media reviewers are quite vanilla about their reviews, blandly explaining new features, improvements, and the user int...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
byTodd Howard on Skyrim’s toughest monsters “You have to do a little bit of the main quest – just the initial stuff – for the Dragons to really start appearing, because it sits in with the story,” says Howard. “After that point, the more of the main quest you do, the more Dragons you’ll run into. But ...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
byHere is a link to a page with 42 concept art images. Some of them were in the concept art to game video but quite a few of them weren't. http://deltagamer.com/19198/skyrim-gives-new-meaning-to-life-with-42-concept-images
Posted Nix
byBlack = Rotten to the core.. steal from the rich.. steal from the poor. White = Good to the core.. Spare change giver.. strait line walker. Gray = Unsure to the core.. bought for a price.. won't always play nice. While you can debate right and wrong in TES, most all of us know which one we are. So w...
Posted Liam Alex Littlejohn
byAnyone noticed that the "Real Map" is being advertised again as a part of the normal release with some of the less Game oriented sites and stores (Tesco), whereas most game sites dont mention it at all(GAME).. but have pictures of the game box sat ontop of it in many cases... Is the map coming with ...
Posted Batman
by"Markius!" Sikah shouted again as she rushed to his side. "Come on, come on, wake up! Markius!" She began shaking his shoulders in earnest, praying to all that would listen that he would be alright while cursing that she not have the slightest knowledge or restoration spell to help him. Thankfully w...
Posted Paul
by....on the positive side it does show that the game Is Finished, and will be here on 11.11.11
Posted Piper Jo
byLink to episodes 1-4: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0m7tnj8g66wc2 “Dalos,” Lucy greeted the dunmer boy, as Nils took up a position behind him to the left and Swims-in-Shadows took a position on his right. “We’d like to talk to you about something you might have seen in you...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
byOk, so basically I want to know what the craziest, manliest thing you guys are planning to do in Skyrim. Personally, ever since I saw how great and realistic the bears look I decided I would do something I could never do in real life - punch a bear out with my bare hands (pun intended). So yeah. Any...
Posted McNuggle
byOk explaining the first part... Well ask Vix. ;-P Something I was thinking about... The challenge to get into the thieves guild in oblivion, it was a race of sorts. It was fun, after you knew what to do (and therefore kept reloading till you won). I was wondering would things like that fit in Skyr...
Posted Madison Jade
byAs I run through the treacherous snow I begin to feel a hatred binding to my soul. Thinking of days ago as I saw my family slaughtered by the Imperials for believing my husband was a traitor to the empire, these men I now despise. Rapidly I lust for blood to drip from my hands as I close in on the m...
Posted Georgie George
byWhat do you all want to see from the Companions? I hope they improve it from the fighters guild in Oblivion. I personally felt there was little to no story of the quests. The Blackwood Company really wasn't enough for me. In Skyrim, are you hoping for a story to the quests? Perhaps have it connect ...
Posted Jay
byHey guys! I've noticed a slight lag between crazy new Skyrim details and our (as a community) ability to create blogs about such details. I think you'll agree that we must stay on top of this in order to be relevant! Paul can only do so much as one man, so we must run with his torch. I've been u...
Posted Nix
byI was wonder how many out there own fantasy weapons such as swords, bows, arrows etc. And how many own fantasy attire such as cloaks, boots, jewelry, etc. I personally own a sword from Kit Rae and at one time owned a few cloaks. So tell me what you have, had, or wish to get.
Posted Jay
byThere's a new Developer's Diary up on The Elder Scrolls Official Site. Ray Lederer & Adam Adamowicz There's an audio link that you can play, and I suggest that while that's playing, scroll down to the bottom of the page and watch the Flickr slideshow. If you so desire, you can hit the Settings...
Posted Nick Black
byOn my first playthrough, I plan on being a battlemage focusing on Restoration, Destruction, and 1 handed blade. Therefore, I'll need a large pool of starting Magicka but also some skill in 1 handed. So this is my question, which race should I play for this? I know Dunmer are good for this, but in my...
Posted Todd
byIn this post I would like you to comment with whatever you hope to see in the Dark Brotherhood. A few things I am hoping for: 1) More Sanctuaries!: It is said that the DB has them all over Tamriel, so why should there only be one like in Oblivion? 2) Night Mother/ Sithis: I was in awe when I was ...
Posted David Steel
bySkyrim unboxing from IGN: http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/28/unboxing-skyrim?objectid=93395What this really means is, companies are getting their copies of Skyrim for review and we can expect to see a lot more content in the coming 2 weeks. Can't wait.
Posted Skyrim Fangirl
byThe second I heard that Skyrim was going to have crafting and jobs, I just knew I'd spend hours and hours cutting trees, chipping away at ore, or hunting for pelts. When I heard Skyrim was going to have farming, however, I just about fainted! Now I, for one, think that farming is a great addition t...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byall right i ask the questions that we all want to know but don't dare to ask todays question is con we use our crafting skills to make money in oblivion you could make a ton of potions and then sell them but the problem was that you got no money or at least not the amount deserved and i hope that it...
Posted Merlinpig
byI am currently trying to master Morrowind's main theme, Call of Magic, learnt from this great tab arranged by a guy called Kenor. I might upload myself playing it if I get it done well enough pre-Skyrim release. Everyone should check out all Jeremy Soule's soundtracks because he is just awesome. Mus...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byOkay this is a pretty far fetched theory I just came up with, but I wanted to share it with you guys. I was looking through the new artwork when I came across the image below. The Amulet of Talos. As we know, Talos was the first Emperor ever. He was also a dragonborn, and the lore says only dragonb...
Posted Paul
byHot off the press from the Bethesda website is this brand new concept art video, featuring new areas, armour and monsters not seen before. It even includes the first glimpse of the Greybeards in High Hrothgar. Watch and comment
Posted Alex
byThis back-story will serve for both my male Nord and female Breton characters. Their histories will be interlinked, but have startling different consequences on the people they become. Apologies for the length, but I got a little carried away. Koba Drakgnyr was one of the men chosen to hunt the witc...
Posted John Ferrara
byHey everyone! I was wondering what system you guys consider to be the best for playing the upcoming Elder Scrolls game on. I have predominantly played on the PC, but when I found the Oblivion PS3 GOTY edition, I couldn't resist reliving my old Oblivion thrill days. The gamepad took some getting used...
Posted AtticusFinch
byThis is my first time making a back story for a character so tell me if it's good. Muk Gro-Murob is an Orc who has become a tall tale is his home village on the border of Morrowind and Skyrim. He was found abandoned as an infant in the woods near a small all orc village. No one knew who Muk was so h...
Posted Paul
byYes, I realise we are milking the G4 new footage for all its worth, but in the absence of new information so close to release it's all we have right now! YouTube user Culveyhouse has taken the new footage and added some informed commentary. He makes a few mistakes, but they are corrected with annota...
Posted RuneRed
byI was sitting in a corner, at a bar in Whiterun. At a table, a short distance from me, an Argonian was speaking to a small group of people. This is what I overheard. - RuneRed. I hear people say, ‘Argonians in Skyrim – they cannot survive the cold’ or ‘Argonians in Skyrim – that is stupid, doesn...
Posted Atlas Greyson
byOkay, here's what I'm personally worried about: hearing Todd Howard talk about all that radiant AI and how it will do all these dramatic brings me back to this demo of Oblivion I found: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/demo-demons%20tration-elder-scrolls/7904 After watching this, I'm starting to wo...
Posted Paul
byWe've got a quiz module on this site, so I thought we'd give it a spin. Welcome to The Friday Quiz. You can get there either by this link, or via the 'Quiz' link on the top menu bar. Today's Qui - seeing as it is Friday and on the old site was always about lore - is a quiz about Elder Scrolls lore....
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byThis is the backstory for my second character, who will rely purely on the sneak skills. The Dunmer Tedril Therayn was born E4 168 in Morrowind but moved to Winterhold at a young age after the eruption of the Red Mountain. His family legacy, that of his great-great-grandfather the Nerevarine, has b...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
bySPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! From the gameplay videos on Youtube I noticed someone having a dialog option with the smith in Riverwood saying that Helgen was attacked by a dragon and that the player and someone else (Hadvar?) fled the city. My guess is that the dragon attacked right b...
Posted Mimsy Borogove
byI haven't looked to see if anyone posted this yet but I have to share it. Todd: “I had decided to marry this one woman who was my friend,” Howard begins. “I forgot that I had done this Radiant quest for this other guy, who turns out he had liked her…” Despite a bright start, Howard’s new virtual ma...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
bySo, I've been watching some of the new footage being released and I think the combat between the summoned dragon and hostile dragons looks pretty impresssive. Strafing fireball runs, mid-air chases and, on the ground, using those massive spiked tails as clubs. So, my question is, what do you think o...
Posted Austin H
byWill you go directly and fight every dragon u see or will you stop drop and roll cauz ure trying to run but he is breathin fire on your ass?
Posted Jay
byI noticed some weird statues in one of the videos. They looked like robots! So, I did a little research into Dwemer contraptions and it turns out that's exactly what they are. They're sentient, mechanical guardians known as Animunculi (aka, Centurion Spheres). Have I mentioned I love robots? Esp...
Posted Georgie George
byThis post is for discussion about anything crime related. We learned that witnesses can be eliminated to avoid being reported (chickens too), and we may be able to avoid punishment if we are friendly with a hold. But that opens the question, if you are on a hold's bad side, might they arrest you on ...
Posted Todd
bySomething that I haven't seen in a post yet is anything relating to the enemies we will be facing in Skyrim. What creatures do you hope make a return in Skyrim? I know I would really enjoy seeing my favorite Daedra, the Daedroth, making a return! What new things do you hope to see? I would like to s...
Posted Justin j
by“Damn!” he muttered as he dropped the key quickly reaching down to grab it. Right as he slips the key into the keyhole a gust of cold wind hits him bringing the scent of men to him. “Why tonight?!” he asks the wind as he rushes into the stone tower that was his home. As he closes the ironbound oak ...
Posted Paul
byHere is the NEW gameplay that featured in yesterdays G4TV. But, here is the good news. Someone has edited out the stuff we've seen a zillion times before, and - praise be - has replaced that annoying commentary track with soothing music. Thanks to The Skyrim Blog member Chris for sending me this lin...
Posted Matthew Keith
byJust curious as to how everyone is gonna approach marriage in your playhroughs..do you fancy a certain race? The same race as or character or a different? Will you decide based on them supporting your playing style? Also was there any oblivion npc's you would have shacked up with givin the chance.. ...
Posted Austin H
byHow will u live in skyrim? EX:Will u play as like a rich merchant or be a hard worker.. Will u be evil or good.. How will life be for u in skyrim?
Posted Jay
byI'm a digital artist and I tend to find these kinds of things interesting, maybe you will, too: I was watching this video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fwfRZTSiFGE At 3:45 (the chicken-resurrection scene) if you look at the shadow on the bottom of the pillar,...
Posted The Gate Keeper
byalright heres what im wondering will we be able to make our own mage staffs be cause i realy realy realy really want to enchant my own staff ill be heart broken if the anwsers no but dont lie to me IZ VANT SA TRUTH
Posted RatDawg
byJust a quick fast question. What is the name of the city in which you can suit up and join the Imperial Legion? I'm wondering because this will be my number one priority for Skyrim. I am beyond obsessed with the Imperial Legion armor in Skyrim. Any information would be awesome Thanks RATDAWGGGGGG
Posted Davidkiin
byHi guys, I was pleasantly surprised I got a decent amount of comments on my last blog post, so I've decided to make a new discussion every two days leading up to Skryim's release. Today I want to ask you guys about how you think you will gain new spells in Skyrim. In Oblivion, you could really only ...
Posted ross adams
byI thought it was going to be a 15 because it said that in the old blog but after i watched the latest video i noticed that someone was getting his head cut off. Didn't affect me and i thought it added realism but im kinda scared it will be rated 18 cause on amazon it stil says TBC. If you are going ...
Posted The Nexus
byHIGH SPOILERIZED MATERIAL DO NOT READ ON IF YOU ARE ANTI-SPOILERS!!! SERIOUSLY, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! NOT KIDDING AROUND DUDE, LAST WARNING! Fine, have it your way. First blog post :D So I recently changed my desktop wallpaper to a map of Skyrim. I was looking around Riverwood trying t...
Posted Dan Wheelock
byI thoroughly enjoyed this preview. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/10/18/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-preview/
Posted Paul
byThe most recent poll ended up as a bit of mess, as it was conducted across the old site and new site. No doubt some voted on the old site, others here on the new site - and quite a lot probably voted twice. What was interesting, though, was that the proportions across the two sites was almost exactl...
Posted Dan Wheelock
byThis is interesting...the first I'm hearing anything about it. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/10/05/todd-howard-on-chickens-reporting-crimes-in-skyrim/
Posted Dragon A
byI am sure all of you have heard about the new forging area that Skrim has to offer. I wonder about all the different types of weapons you can make and how strong you can make your weapon by upgrading it. I also wonder if you could make a rusty dagger into a mean silver killing machine or if it reall...
Posted Larthjar the Nord
byLarthjar Beltor was born a proud Nord in the small town of Sunguard, Skyrim. At a young age the Empire army came to his village and forced him in to service. For many years he witnessed the corrupt actions of his unit commander, an Imperial by the name of Lurio Catiotus. As Larthjar unwilingly pilla...
Posted Matty T. Bartonius
byI know from my end I have been playing a ton of oblivion..almost too much. Just getting back in the groove of things and letting my fingers do their thing. I have noticed alot of references to dragons in oblivion that I had forgotten from the past. The dragon armor you receive after your last quest ...
Posted Paul
byNew Skyrim footage and previews have started to emerge onto the Web, and some of you have been posting links to these on your profiles etc. But I thought people would want these on the front page. So here is the preview from G4, which mixes in new shots with some old stuff
Posted Sam Straus
byhttp://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/717801/the-elder-scrolls-5-skyrim-preview-x-play-exclusive-last-look/
Posted Tacobanana Man
byUnder the Lunar Lattice of Cathay a Khajiit was born in the southern city of Torval, Elsweyr. His name was J'earn'ashta, and he was born into a society. A dark society, a secret society, the Dark Brotherhood. As he was raised in the brotherhood, he was trained in the arts of the assassins. Being a C...
Posted Madison Jade
byHas anyone thought of maybe making a character for Skyrim as descendant of a character you made in Oblivion? Being in jail would run in the family. hahaha I'd love to hear everyones idea's and how this may or may not effect how you will play!
Posted Artemis Entreri
byCaution: is a little graphic in the fighting scenes As the night sky fell over Black Marsh there was a chill in the air, for tonight started the sign of the shadow. It just so happens that every 200 years that one newborn Shadowscale is blessed by Sithis himself, unbenounced to the tiny village...
Posted Austin H
byDo u all think skyrim will be rlly glitchy or do u think bethesda has had time to fix alot of things?
Posted Chris Smith
byFor some reason I can't get the video to embed, so the direct link is below. It's 3 minutes long, I'd say it's around 50/50 of clips we've already seen and brand new stuff! *Edited this as another video is also on the site. The first link is 3 minutes, the second link is 11 minutes and is more in-de...
Posted Sancre Tor
by''When the dragon dies, the Empire dies. Where is the lost dragon's blood, the Empire's sire? And from the womb of the void, who shall stem the blood tide? So long as the blood of the dragon prince runs strong in her rulers, the glory of the Empire shall extend in unbroken years. His heart's blood b...
Posted Sithis Nerevar
byI was a Dark Elf who fled Morrowind with my family to try carve out a new life for my family and me in the harsh land of Skyrim. We had not a lot of money but had just enough to secure simple lodgings when we got here and i was luckily able to find some work as a hunter in a nearby village provoidin...
Posted Chris Smith
byXplay Tweeted this earlier. I think that works out to 12:30am for us in the UK, I'm not sure how the rest of the States work.... Should be good though, hopefully we'll see some roaming of some of the major cities. I want to see more of this in detail, Markarth: How awesome does that look! Anywa...
Posted Piper Jo
byStep 1: Inspiration. An idea usually grows for a long time before I act on it. Then, around 1AM, it really takes form and won't let me go. Step 2: Write it down fast. Get everything down. Don't worry too hard about grammar or language or style, just tell the story. Step 3: Go back and edit for c...
Posted Nifst
byComing from a long line of nomad Nords, Nifst was raised a traveler. He had a unique sense of nature, hated approaching castles for trade, and loved the lonesome forest solitude. He was clever with both his axe and shortbow, prefering close combat to finish the prey with a swift death, thus preventi...
Posted krayziemike
byPresumably we will be able to buy a house or house's in each city and hopefully we will be able to buy business' . Is there anything else you would like to buy property wise? How's about the items to go into the property. Would you like to edit and control everything from the food on your the table...
Posted J Lebowski
byEinarr grew up in a small, quiet farming community called Weatherleah. Weatherleah was originally owned by two twin brothers around the end of the third era, but following the Oblivion crisis, the brothers decided to welcome farmers and travelers to their land eventually creating a peaceful farming ...
Posted Griffifth Hammergrim
byGriffifth is an enormous Nord. He was thrown in jail because he ripped apart an orc merchant selling books. "An orc bookseller should not and cannot live in Skyrim", said Griffifth.
Posted Piper Jo
byLink to episodes 1 through 3: http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0m7tnj8g66wc2 The rendezvous point was a warehouse in the Majestic Vistas District. The boys arrived one by one after midnight, coming out of the sewer grate in the alley and slipping under a loose slat in the s...
Posted Paul
byIn this part of our series on 'The Guilds of Skyrim' I'm going to take the two sides of the civil war together - as they will clearly be inextricably linked in Skyrim. First news of the 'Stormcloaks' slipped out in one of the PAX play tests, as journalists quickly ran into the Stormcloak presence in...
Posted Savion Dean
byI had this idea for a Survival mode in which would be in an arena and you face waves of enemies. In this mode you'd start at level 1 upgrading as the enemies got harder. And In the time before waves you could by weapons from a barred sales counter.
Posted BakaPenguin
byMy name is Khar'cot. And I am murderer. No, I'm not a heartless wretch who kills indiscriminately. I did not take his life out of malice or out of vengeance. The circumstance surrounding my transgression runs so much deeper than that… The dark, still stone hallway around me seemed to stretch onward ...
Posted Darvakiin
byAnyone have any good ideas for a quest that would be great in an elder scrolls game? I'll go first. ~Thieves Guild Initiation~ You have been put in the Riften City jail. You are sharing a cell with 1 other person. The other person walks up to you and asks you what you were put in jail for. You ca...
Posted Dragon A
byI was on my way from my hometown of Falkreath to the village of Rorickstead were my brother lived and works as a smith. I had just gotten done with my training with my father, Marketh, he was well known in our town to be the best Conjurer in town. I had finally learned how to summon a daedra from ...
Posted Sebastian Rodriguez Jr
byA lot of people ask about having kids in SKyrim and i aim to provide you with this answer hope you enjoy. Its a real hoot especially the last one. Just click on the link provided below to see pics such as. And many others. Please note this is not in any way serious just quite entertaining. http:/...
Posted Theodore John Owen
byThe dark clouds of war hung heavy over Mournhold. Two days ride from Almalexia's city sat the farmstead of Marek of house Indoril and his family. Marek was indispensible to his fathers business. He collected the ingredients and hunted the animals that were the foundation of his fathers potions, poi...
Posted Jacob
byI would like to know your guys' opinion on what is the better game Morrowind or Oblivion and do you think Skyrim could top them? In my opinion Morrowind was more 'hardcore' RPG type but Oblivion was more polished and user friendly.
Posted Marc Golsmith
byUnfortunately for me, college does not set up their dates for Finals around Skyrim. Because of this, I've made the smart (and extremely painful) decision to not play the game until after November 22nd. That's right. I have to wait an extra twelve days after release before I can burn butterflies and ...
Posted Sebastian Rodriguez Jr
byAfter much pondering and consideration I plan to play as my personal favorite the Altmer better known as High Elves. I'm going to play as a mage/assassin mostly walking around taking out enemy's with a flurry of all mighty spells. He will completely master all schools of magic becoming mightier than...
Posted Cyrodiilchampion
byWe all have seen the amazing improvements and features that Skyrim has, and Bethesda will blow us away until every corner of Skyrim iss discovered and fully looted. But something to wonder about TES future- how can Bethesda make a better game than Skyrim? It's been done in the series so far, but ca...
Posted Paul Haley
byHello i searched for a blog like this and didn't see one so i decided to make one :D. Anywho the question is, so far what is your favorite screenshot of skyrim? My favorite would have to be these two pics. The first because of the amazing light effects and detail. The 2nd because that is exactly how...
Posted Dale Garrett
byOk guys first of all can't take credit for this it was in Gameinformer and I wanted to tell you guys. With The DarkBrotherhood as most of you know you have to go to a kid to become one but where is he? The kid is in Windhelm in the Aretino residence you will hear him praying for the DB to come...
Posted Detonation
byHere is some basic info about Skyrim I got from this site: http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/955624-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/ Or you could just look at it here, since I corrected some of the things he didnt know, got wrong, or didnt even put in, but I don't have pictures :O It's not too in depth a...
Posted Detonation
byIn Skyrim, there are countless things to do, see, hear, and watch, but, what are you looking forward to the most in Skyrim? The Dragons? Shouts? Cities? Towns? Alchemy? Or, Treasure Hunting? Crafting? Exploring the World? Dungeon Crawling? Raiding homes? Sabotaging mills/farms? Chasing rabbits? Kill...
Posted Gabriel Floyd
by(assuming all goes well and my xbox doesn't RROD in the next couple of weeks [something I've accepted as an unknown/unknown]) My character, Kai Toujen (of course the dragon god hand returns to slay some dragons!) recently cured of his vampirism seeking to travel north to skyrim to escape trial and...
Posted Tacobanana Man
byIn the late winter at the end of the second age an Altmer was born in the Summerset Isles. Given the name Vrael, of his father, he was raised by his father alone for his mother supposedly died in birth. His father being a renowned wizard among the Altmer he was raised to follow in his father's foots...
Posted Varkhaz the Deadly
byThis is the thread to discuss all things about Authority, Power and Influence in Skyrim! I have always wanted to have power in a Elder Scrolls game. I mean in oblivion you are never in that position and never will be. I have been disappointed in Oblivion where even if you are the leader of the fight...
Posted Nels
byI'm sure we've all read many previews of Skyrim, but this journalist from the UK really stands out. Check out his experience, sense of humor, and writing prowess! Here is the link to a side-busting Skyrim preview from the UK sister site to Official Xbox Mag. http://www.oxm.co.uk/34965/previewseld...
Posted Paul
byThese have just been released in the last few minutes by Pete Hines on Twitter MINIMUM Windows XP/7/Vista (32 or 64 bit), Dual core 2GB RAM, DX9c video card w/ 512MB RAM, Internet Access for Steam activation RECOMMENDED Windows XP/7, Quad-core Intel/AMD CPU 4GB RAM, 6GB HD, DX compatible sound...
Posted Ashton Borne
byI personally can't wait to find standing stones. All I know so far is that they are technically birthsigns, and can be changed at any given time by finding the stone and selecting them. The only stone I know the power to is The Warrior, thanks to the three part demo, which I'm quite sure had your s...
Posted Davidkiin
byWhat do you guys expect we will see from the dungeons in Skyrim? Do you think there will be basic types like in Oblivion (i.e. the mines, caves, forts, and ayleid ruins), or do you think the dungeons will be a lot more unique? I know I'm exicited about the Dwemer ruins!
Posted Batman
bySnapping out of her daze, Sikah brushed the silver trinkets she had coveted just moments before off the small table as though they were now just a pile of clutter and tipped the table on its side. the lid of the table was connected to the base by a hinge which was released as the table was thrown of...
Posted Jonathan Andersson
byHmm i was thinking it could be nice to post the best previews that you have read so far! Will be like sharing the content you know about but hasnt been posted because its in a preview The most interesting ive read thus far is here ----->http://www.gamesradar.com/skyrim-preview-secret-of-pinewatch...
Posted Titan
by16 days to capture... today i awoke from that same dream in a sweat i still cant remember the people, the faces dont come to me but i do remember that fire! it burns and comsumes me. I have to move i can either go to skingrad to the east or kvatch to the west, i decided on skingrad and started along...
Posted RuneRed
byBack when I was playing Oblivion, I had an Argonion that was a mage, “She-who-cast-spells”. I would often refer to her as my wizard-lizard. I had worked out a combination of conjuration magic, along with stealth that was making her quite formidable. I realized that once my conjuration made it to ex...
Posted Garth
byHe flew a feet up in the air, hit his head and fell back down on the hay again. Talk about a crude way of waking up. He mumbled to himself. Hey, Roland! I thought you knew how to drive a caravan? He yelled through the piece of cloth separating the inside of the caravan from the drivers seat. I do! I...
Posted Nord With Massive Axe
byPeople were looking for a bit of diversity in the blogs so I thought I would throw this out there. Where do you plan to go first as you enter the world of Skyrim; do you head for Riverwood and do every single quest possible or do you bypass it and head to the closest of the major cites Whiterun. Wit...
Posted Detonation
bySo, Skyrim will be here in as little as 16 days away, so what will you be doing? I know 16 days is a while, but what will you do? Will you play other games to try and forget about Skyrim? It's hard to forget Skyrim, so how bout a self caused coma perhaps :D Play Oblivion to make Skyrim feel that muc...
Posted Imeera
byDýrfinna The snow crunched beneath a foot wrapped in the pelt of a wolf. The sound, soft as it should have been, echoed through the mountains and down into the mist far below them that caressed the harsh stone sides. The silence lay heavy on the snow, broken only by the footsteps made by the wolf pe...
Posted Brandon Monroe
byI love reading these character backstories, wonderful job guys ^.^ but I must say, I really enjoyed the other blog posts too :/ can't we have more blogs asking questions or pointing things out? or assumptions? don't get me wrong the character backstories are awesome and I love seeing so many people ...
Posted Paul
byThe brand new home for The Skyrim Blog has now been open for just under 24 hours. We're closing in on 500 members, who have already added 61 blog posts, uploaded 117 photos and made hundreds of comments on discussion topics, profiles and character stories. So its safe to say that things are going a...
Posted Cameron Swarbrick
by"You want to know who I am? Huh. I am Skald, son of Hriggi, son of Thrim. The Imperials have been keeping a tight leash on all foreigners living within Cyrodiil since the death of the Septims oh so long ago. My heart yearned for home, so I decided to go to Skyrim, though I had never laid eyes upon i...
Posted Nick Graham
by(A chapter about my Dovahkiin, Valderich, before the events of Skyrim. Enjoy!)Evening fell upon the southern mountains like a brilliant blanket of dusky crimson and purple cast by the sun. A light snow swirled about the caravan on a calm breeze, and the small flakes of frost melted near Valderich’s ...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe pounding in her head was how Lucy knew she was awake again—that and the feel of the cold stone floor. She tried to open her eyes, but the light was blinding. Taking control of her breath in the way Ma’ had taught her, she brought the throbbing down to a manageable level and opened one eye just...
Posted Youngchux
byWell a few of you may know that I'm planning on doing a massive journal for my main role-play character in skyrim. Now I won’t be starting the actual thing until skyrim is out and I'm actually able to pay it but I thought I would make this post to see who is interested and just give the community a ...
Posted Detonation
byWe know Skyrim will include the Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Imperial Legion, and the Storm cloaks, but what will you join? What will you expect from each? Will you want a more impressive and exiting Fighters Guild? Some interesting twist in the guild quest? Longer g...
Posted Savion Dean
bySvin Daen, a skilled apprentice mage, was a Breton.He was killing a rat at school with a fireball spell boasting his power. Then the fire caught the wooden walls of the school spreading throughout the class. Soon the fire would spread throughout the village. Everyone else had already vacated the bui...
Posted Matthew Zamski
byOnce again the Nord Regnolf was stuck in the Winterhold prison. Just a lowly thief trying to make his way in Skyrim. This time he was caught before he even got into the house. "Time for your slop again Regnolf hope you enjoy," the jailor said with a sneer. "Don't let it be your last!" As Regnolf bi...
Posted Zachary Elric
byTikna ran for her life, there was nowhere to go but straight forward through the wilderness, the lithe form of the khajiit was close behind her. There was no way she could outrun the suthay-raht with its precise and fluid movements as it dodged branches and leaped over roots, it was gaining steadily...
Posted Shane Sullivan
byThis is my Bosmers backstory- Elvar and his brother Belvar were eating in one the many tree's in Valenwood. The two were outcast, never staying in one civilized area for long, they raised themselves their whole lives, and learned much from the animals of the forest. As they were eating they seen a l...
Posted Kedez
byKedez, a Nord, lost his parents to raiding bandits in the dead of winter looking to find anything to sell. But even more so than loot, they were looking for winter clothing and food to stay warm and fed throughout the winter. Kedez's parents were the first of his clan to die that night, as a more ...
Posted Jared Frazier
by**SLIGHT OBLIVION DB FACTION SPOIERS**We all know that Todd Howard confirmed the Dark Brotherhood will be in Skyrim, but we have no idea what kind of quests there will be. In Oblivion the Dark Brotherhood quests were always intriguing, and on some accounts disturbing. For example, when you had to go...
Posted konrad hurren
byMufasa the Khajiit Hated in Cyrodiil just for being a khajiit, now so bitter and full of hate (and just a bit insane) he enters the frozen north only to be lead to execution for the murder of a rich noblewoman on the road into Skyrim. Escaping the fate of the criminal to tear down the civilized wo...
Posted Zachary Elric
byThis is the story of my young Dunmer assassin,Atkut. Atkut had been traveling with his family for days now, they had no idea where to go once they made it to Skyrim. The rest of their family had been killed in the great tragedy that was now Morrowind. He knew where his parents were planning to go ...
Posted Valdemar
byTTHHHUUUMMMPPP Valdemar reeled in pain as he felt the sharp, cold pain of the guards boot into his ribcage; instantly awakening him from a feverish sleep. Valdemar heaved in pain while the guard gazed at him with a cool contempt,“Get up you worthless dog, it’s almost time.” Valdemar...
Posted Michael
byI'll adjust this as I start Skyrim and see what doesn't fit or what I don't like, but I like to have a solid background in my head. I appreciate Bethesda for making this as possible as they can. I know I don't have to say this but feel free to use this, fix this, or whatever. Have fun with it. Fjo...
Posted Titan
byThe following is an excert from the diary of my character galkadus, These are the days leading to his imprisonment, enjoy :D 17 days before capture I have continued along my path northbound out of valenwood, finally i can see cyrodiil i must continue even though my head is still spinning from that ...
Posted RuneRed
byThis is the story of how my male orsimer (orc) mage gets imprisoned. (Fyi, a 'herse' is essentially a type of chieftain.) Gaz gro-Shurgak wondered why he was under trial. He had done nothing wrong. 'Heathens', he thought. He should’ve gone to Whiterun instead of this backwater town. But he had ...
Posted Roger Pickard
byFire erupted from the hands of the mage in front of him blasting at the large assassin. Quickly thinking Albrecht's large body hit the marble floor and rolled low dark leather armor lightening the impact. Rising he unsheathed both daggers, in a crouch he stabbed forward catching the female robed...
Posted Bayne Valarus
byIt has been confirmed we'll be able to tie the in-game knot. Will this be something we'll pursue? I've learned that your spouse will cook for you, give the occasional gift, and can be used as a companion who will participate in combat and also be able to carry items for you. Sound interesting? ...
Posted Piper Jo
by“So you wanna be in the gang,” stated Torsten to Lucy. It was not a question. They looked evenly in each other’s eyes, because Lucy was big for her age, but they were not even in any other way. Torsten stood backed by five of his closest mates, his lieutenants. He was blond and blue eyed, and had ...
Posted Paul
byMore than 2000 people voted in our Weekend Roundtable poll on magic, and arounsd 200 comments were made in a lively and provocative discussion. Here are the results: In retrospect, it was probably a bit of a mistake to ask the question in the form ‘which magic school will you use most in Skyrim?’ ra...
Posted Paul
byIn the final run-up to the release of Skyrim our 'Weekend Roundtable' is going through the three main character archetypes, and offering a free-form discussion on each. Last week we looked at all things magic - and it was a fascinating and enlightening conversation. This time around we turn the spot...
Posted Batman
by"Catch the ball!" "Catch the ball!" the sing-songy voice of a child floated over the high wooden wall, quickly followed a melodious chorus of giggles. Sikah smiled to herself as she listened to the joyous noise just on the other side of the wall. There was little to be happy about of late in the c...
Posted Nauron
byThis is the story of the last of the dragonborns to walk the land of Tamriel, this is his story as passed down for generations through song and tale, immortalized and remembered for his heroism, portrayed as the flawless hero he was not. This is the tale of Nauron The Dragonborn. (chapter 1). On a...
Posted Nakia the Rogue
byA few months after Oblivion was released I was bored and awaiting the release of a couple of games and a friend presuaded me to play Oblivion. I purchased the game and tried it but although I was able to run the game my computer could not properly handle the graphics and they made me physically ill...
Posted Yourfather13
byI've seen that people have begun to post their characters' backstories so I thought I would make one up quickly, I've never really cared about my characters' pasts in other Elder Scrolls games, I tended to focus on what I was doing and what I was going to do in the game, but now that I am simply obs...
Posted Bayne Valarus
byWhich crafting skill will you be utilizing in Skyrim? Will you be a crafter of the finest weapons and armor? Perhaps you will concoct alchemical potions of healing or maybe deadly poisons. Or will you use your knowledge of the arcane to become an Enchanter? These crafting skills will be available...
Posted Ashley Matthews
bySilkver is an Argonian hunter, who lived in the Black Marsh till age 24. Tired of the same atmosphere, he struck out on his own. He brought with him his father's bow, a quiver full of arrows, a hunting knife, and his maroon hooded cloak. He spent 2 months wandering, living off the land, surviving ha...
Posted Todd
byWe're all excited for Skyrim, and if you're as fortunate as I was, you may have even played the game for a short time, but what I'm here to ask is what Race you'll play as, what skills you'll focus on, what types of weapons you'll be using (steel, enchanted, daedric, etc.), and what type of magic yo...
Posted Batman
byHey guys, A few times I've posted a drabble of sorts in various threads and have gotten some nice comments back. I was thinking if you wanted more posts like that I would be happy to write them for you. Now I'm not a big writer and anything really long tends to lose the plot quickly, what I can writ...
Posted Piper Jo
byThe gates had fallen and the city burned that night. Imperial officers rode the streets on their war chargers, proclaiming that the city had been liberated from tyranny and the citizens would be safe as long as they returned to their residences. Orcish soldiers, gripped by their battle madness, bea...
Posted Paul
byA couple of people have asked for one of our trademark The Skyrim Blog lore summary posts to help those who have not necessarily played previous Elder Scrolls games - or if they did - they paid little attention to the lore. Since it seems to be my lore posts that have piqued people's interest in thi...
Posted Paul
byI know that a lot of people have been super-excited by the prospect of new Skyrim gameplay being released as part of the Gametrailers show. Well, the day has finally arrived and here it is. This is the thread to talk about what we are seeing here. So let's get this started....
Posted Paul
byThe video speaks for itself really... I'm already planning my break-in to our local "Game" store to steal one of those guys...
Posted Paul
byThe blurb for the forthcoming Skyrim Game Guide has now been posted onto Amazon. Much of it is the usual guff about how they detail every single item, the large number of maps and charts that they provide and how they have based it on hundreds of hours of play testing. However, tucked away within th...
Posted Paul
byA couple of people have asked for a thread about artifacts, and here it is :) The problem with this subject is that it is absolutely HUGE. Depending on how strictly you define 'artifact' there can be an extremely large number of them scattered around Tamriel at any given point in time. UESP defines ...
Posted Paul
byWe've had a slew of game previews this week, and quite a few we have already linked to or mentioned here on The Skyrim Blog. But out of all the ones I have read, and I think I've now read pretty well ALL of them there was one that contained the most interesting, intriguing and downright exciting inf...
Posted Paul
byWhatever turns out to be the exact answer to the debate about whether it is a bit bigger or a bit smaller than Cyrodiil, there's no doubt at all that Skyrim is a BIG place. And over the course of our adventures in Skyrim we are clearly going to be doing a lot of travelling around.... But how? That's...