gods the more I play, the funnier it gets

Having played Oblivion for the first time, I have realized how vastly similar it is to Skyrim yet at the same time very different.

To put it simply:

Skyrim is a massive LARPing session where everyone tries their damnedest to make their roleplay very "serious" and "gritty".

Oblivion is a neverending Renaissance Faire that was created by a bunch of theatre kids.

glowing mushrooms of blackreach 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

You know what sounds like a good idea. Gortash trying to get back pre tadpole dragonborn tav but failing until she tries to use a shout on him because he doesn't leave her alone. Now his quest got some newfound fervor behind it

You couldn’t remember much, or even how, you managed to shout like that. It felt natural and came from the very depths of your chest. Channeling an energy unknown to your conscious mind.

Gortash was nearly knocked over by the force of your voice. Digging his nails into his desk as you told him to leave you alone. You expected a punishment for the behavior. In the time you knew him he didn’t stand for those who opposed him. He straightened back up and you could see his face more clearly; anticipating the worst. To your shock, his eyes only glimmered. Lips parted as you watched him reorganize himself. Hands combing through his hair and robe as he slowly approached you. You could feel your heartbeat in your ears. The sound nearly drowning out everything around you besides his encroaching steps. Once he was less than an arms length away his fingers landed on jaw. Slipping down towards your neck. Dear god, he was going to rip your damn throat out.

Again, he shocked you as he simply pulled away with a smile. It seemed all too smug. He definitely got something he wanted in your defiance. “I knew there was something in you. I could sense it.” He spoke in a smooth gravel. You couldn’t retort. Mouth dry and throat sore from booming that yell. The Archduke tapped your cheek with his hand and made his way back to his chair. “Don’t worry, my dear. I’ll certainly help you rediscover yourself. It seems we’ve already taken the first step in that direction.” For some reason his words unsettled you. His body language and the lilt of his voice was strange. You feared he’d turn you into a humanoid weapon for his growing empire.

You both knew there was much beyond the surface to your abilities.

skyrim blackreach mushrooms

"there is only one cure to your madness, Cicero, it's me."

( romantically with the intentions of repairing this fucked up jester )

who will win

my morals

or ciCERO MY BELOVED

My obsession with Skyrim seeps into every aspect of my life (^_^;)

This was made with Aventus meeting Cicero for the first time in mind.

men ☕️

Since 70% of my LDBs tend to be a Snow Elf I was imagining the nords reaction to finding out that their dragonborn of legend is a snelf.

While we know that this concept (being Dragonborn) exists all throughout Tamriel, it has never had more presence or importance in a culture of a country like Skyrim. Perhaps another could be Cyrodiil, but even despite the dynasties/empires initiated by St.Alessia or Tiber Septim, imperials don't integrate Dragons into their cultures like the nords do. With their Dragon overloads of old, the dragon cult, dragon priests, true first dragonborn (it was believed it was Alessia until Miraak in TesSkyrim), then the dragon wars, dragon hunting, dragon mounts, even dovahzul (which the Atmorans seemed to be fluent given by the number of walls), their previous use of the Thu'um, Greybeards with The Way of the Voice, and last but not least the prophecy of the end times with Alduin's return.

It's a normal day like any other and then it happens, Alduin has returned. Dragons are attacking, and rumors spread about the dragonborn since the Greybeards summoning them. I mean everyone heard them and felt the earth shake at the power of their voice.

So here at this point, Nords start wishing for a second Talos to come by walking and save them, imagining this mega Chad Atmoran of legend vibing like Ysgramor, only to find out their savior is a motherfucking ELF. Can you imagine their faces? And one that looks like a pale as fuck Altmer. The majority of adults are veterans from the great war, their worship of Talos is forbidden, Thalmor are taking people, there's a civil war, and dragons are back. I can't think of the amount of profanities some Nords must've yelled. Specifically Stormcloaks. Both hilarious and concerning. And that's before they find out that the LDB is a Snow Elf, their ancient foes. Actual natives of Skyrim, while Atmorans had to do great feats of mental gymnastics to convince themselves that this was their land and they came back to claim it (which of course had nothing to do with the fact that they were fleeing from Atmora with its civil war and also it was freezing), basically gaslighting themselves into thinking it was their home and all elves were colonizers. So they still think that snelfs are invaders, and enemies.

I imagine their conflictive feelings towards their gods, and this milk drinker elf the gods chose to save the world. While also being in awe at the fact that they are witnessing an actual dragonborn killing dragons. It must've been so bizarre for them.

This kind of nuance was missing in the game, because we know, Bethesda knows, and everybody knows, that the Nords would've reacted (A LOT) to the race of the dragonborn, a being so integral for their culture. Especially if they were elves, even bosmer who are the least hated elves. They would've think it was a Thalmor plot or something like that at first.

With a few comments from people, and extra charisma needed to do things (that a human wouldn't have the need for) could've changed the story.

(P.S: And for Khajiits and Argonians is a whole topic altogether)

It has come to my attention that I have reached my 500 follower goal. I knew i’d do something to celebrate but was lost for awhile. What could I do? I was unsure until a friend suggested an idea. Completely forgot that it even existed but I figured it’d be perfect.

For five days, starting today, I will be accepting matchups! So, until Tuesday of next week. All matchups sent after Tuesday will sadly be scrapped from my inbox to prevent clutter. I will be answering these until they’re empty from my inbox. I’ll still be answering other requests alongside them.

What is a matchup? You will send in a description of yourself/self-insert/oc. Age, name, gender, sexuality, likes + dislikes, facts… etc. Anything you feel is necessary. You’ll pick a fandom listed for me to pick a character from. Then, I will “match you up” with a character that I believe is fitting! Usually provided will be a short imagine/description of why this character will like you.

Fandoms listed…

Baldur’s Gate 3

Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls

Dead by Daylight

Resident Evil

Life is Strange

Left 4 Dead

The Walking Dead: Telltale Game

Obey Me! Shall we date?

(+ more. Always feel free to ask if I know a certain fandom. If I do, i’ll answer the request!)

pls Skyrim, baby, please stop crashing

going through skyrim as a spellsword with the plan to go through the winterhold, dawnstar as a vamp, and eventually the main story after becoming a powerful as fuck girlboss. first i gotta level up my character to at least 10 or 12