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Just once I would like to wait in line at Belethor's General Goods store.
I would like to be annoyed at farmer Hvolik's indecision over purchasing a healing potion or a stamina elixir. Yes, I appreciate that the shops all close at night and that everyone has a home and bed to spend the wee hours of the night in, but something as sutble as waiting in line would complete the illusion of a living, breathing world more than any simulated weather or cycle of day and night.
Realistically, the heroic Dragonborn's greatest contribution to Skyrim is not killing dragons, becoming an arch-mage, or even slaughtering the entire Imperial army. Instead, he should be remembered for his commerce — for single-handedly keeping the entire country's economy afloat.
I mean, have you ever seen anyone else buy anything? Any goods or services rendered other than through the Dragonborn?
It's these small details that start to erode Skyrim's realistic realm.
I put my wolfskin hide on the same as you — one leg at a time.
Take, for example, the number of staged conversations you eavesdrop on when entering a town for the first time. At first, they make you feel the world is in motion, and you're simply arriving in the middle of the action. That sense shatters when those same people abruptly turn around and slowly grind up against a horse until they awkwardly find an alternate path around the animal.
Not everyone wants to stop and talk with me in the cold Canadian city where I live. And I'm OK with that. But they all know how to walk around a horse.
Yes, I am the Dragonborn…but wouldn't anonymity be a more realistic (and frankly more interesting) approach to such a realized world? I would love to conceal my identity as the legend of the Dragonborn grows to unrealistic proportions.
'Ten feet tall, wielding five axes and shooting lasers out of his eyes,' the locals would say as they recount the latest dragon-slaying. And I would smile in my mead, hooded and cloaked, and reply, 'Sounds like quite the hero, this Dragonborn.'
Instead, Skyrim's most unique strength is also its fatal flaw. It's a fleshed-out world filled with people just going about their business, but as writer Tom Bissell points out, it's also a static, nonsensical construct where characters are essentially robots with activity timers.
When I walk the streets of Whiterun, I don't need each and every guard to greet me with a snippy saying; why can't they continue talking amongst themselves? Now that would create immersion.
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So until the Dragonborn is recognized as the true economical genius he or she seems to be, I ask Skyrim developer Bethesda to cast me as an extra in their next game. Because I would rather be a nobody trying to make it in the world than bask in the admiration of automatons.
Bethesda Game Studios are champions at creating worlds that people want to play in and explore for hundreds of hours. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is arguably their most successful release and has taken the world by storm. We've seen multiple version of the game on multiple platforms. Did we mention that it's also coming to the Nintendo Switch? It will also support amiibo functionality as they showed swiping a Link amiibo on the dock results in the player receiving a chest in Skyrim that contains a Breath of the Wild costume as well as the legendary Master Sword.
Bethesda Game Studios has slowly grown into a studio respected for their craft and creation of grand and expansive role-playing games. There's a reason Skyrim seems to make its way to every single platform and continues to sell millions of copies. The world Bethesda creates is full of rich lore and tons of stories regarding how Tamriel came to be. In Skyrim, you play as a Dovahkiin (Dragonborn) on a quest to restore order in the land of Skyrim. There is plenty of well-hidden information regarding where these Dovahkiin came from and how it was passed through generations. Let's now take a look at just 15 of the possible hundreds of things you never knew about Dovahkiin in the world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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15 Dragonborn Are Born With The Soul Of A Dragon
The molding between human and beast is a part of the Dovhakiin that makes them so special. On the surface, they seem to simply be humans that are in tune and able to communicate with dragons. That isn't actually the case it seems. Dovahkiin are imbued with both the soul and blood of a dragon. They still reside in the body of a human and also maintain the same frailties as other normal humans. Plenty of times in science fiction we've seen hybrids between human and beast, but we've rarely seen it put into practice in this fashion. If someone has the blood and soul of an animal, but most of the makings of a human it creates interesting narrative plot points. It will be really incredible when/if other game developers test out this type of human hybrid and take it in new and bold directions.
14 Dovahkiin Has Two Meanings
Dovahkiin is simply the ancient word for Dragonborn. Those select individuals who have been infused with the blood and soul of dragons. Dovahkiin also means dragon-kind-hunter-born and thus has two meanings. It isn't directly communicated if these two different meanings refer to two types of special human beings or if they're simply different describers of the same phenomenon. Considering how long the second meaning is it isn't surprising Bethesda Game Studios went with the term Dragonborn throughout Skyrim. This type of lore in terms of language is somewhat based in reality considering when we research older languages they seemed to put an emphasis on stringing together words for clearer understanding. Sometimes making things a little longer can also make them easier.
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13 Cyrodil Had Dragonborn
Cyrodil is not only an important place in the world of Tamriel in terms of political and sociological power, but it also holds connections to two very distinct Dovhakiin. The first of these famed Dragonborn is Alessia. She was the slave queen of Cyrodil during the First Era, and also famously created a covenant with Akatosh. Reman Cyrodil is the second of these two Dovahkiin and was the ruler of Cyrodil during the First Era. He drew respect and praise for successfully thwarting the Akaviri invasion during his reign of Cyrodil. When it comes to those who are chosen, even though there seem to be some connecting characteristics, dragon blood and their souls care not about moral conviction. It seems that leadership skills and other undefined features are common among those born as Dovahkiin.
12 The Dragonborn Might Be Extinct
People in the world of Tamriel often wonder when the next Dragonborn will appear. Oddly enough players control the last Dragonborn in Skyrim. A person imbued with fantastical powers and assigned to stop Alduin the World-Eater before it's too late. The main character of Skyrim is referred to specifically at many points in the game as the last Dragonborn. This is odd considering there's not a whole lot of clarification as to why exactly this lineage of super-powered humans is suddenly coming to an end. Players also have the opportunity to defeat the first ever Dragonborn Miraak, which is cool considering they're the bookends of this mysterious lineage of individuals. Is this the last time we will see a Dragonborn? The next entry in the series will likely take place in a new area, but that doesn't mean we couldn't interact with the next of kin.
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11 Dovahkiin Are NOT Immortal
A common misconception about the Dovahkiin is that they're immortal. This has to partially do with the myths surrounding the immortality of dragons and how the Dovahkiin are imbued with both the blood and soul of dragons. Another reason for this misconception has to do with Miraak. He disappeared for ages and many thought that he lived eternally. This wasn't, in fact, true and simply hid away until he was ultimately slain by the last Dragonborn. The Dovahkiin are immune to everything a normal human would be immune to. They're not immortal, they're not invulnerable. So the next time a guy is shouted Thu'um words at you just know that you have the slightest chance of taking them in a fight. Though, we're not responsible for any outcome that may result in your bodily injury or death.
10 Ancient Prophecy Of The Last Dragonborn
Every video game that entails lore to some capacity tends to include some type of ancient prophecy that's had a profound effect on the world as is. In Skyrim, it doesn't navigate away from this trope in the slightest. The Prophecy of the Dragonborn states when Alduin the World-Eater wakes, so to will The Last Dragonborn. The credit for this prophecy most often references the Elder Scrolls but sometimes is associated with the ancient Akaviri. This prophecy is the framework for the entire main quest line of Skyrim. It sets up the players journey and explains how this Dragonborn suddenly appears during a very dire time. The prophecy itself is simplistic and kind of boring. It would have been interesting if Bethesda Game Studios injected a little more originality and flavor, but oh well.
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9 The Dovahkiin Inherently Speak Dragon
Wouldn't it be nice to have the ability to immediately learn any language you want? Dovahkiin are automatically imbued with the ability to speak the ancient language of the dragons, Thu'um. The main mechanic in Skyrim revolves around the consuming of defeated dragon souls by the last Dragonborn. When these powerful souls are consumed the player learns new words, which unlock powerful actions. It's weird that Dovahkiin are able to speak the ancient tongue but don't know any words. The equivalent of this in terms of real world parallels is being gifted a frame for a car but having to get all of the individual parts and learning how to put them together in hopes of creating something functional. I know this may seem like an odd addition to this piece, but you'd be surprised by the number of players who gloss over the narrative.
8 Greybeard Helped Usher In The Dragonborn
Cults are as interesting as they are terrifying. The Greybeards are simply a group of powerful speakers of Thu'um that choose to live in silence and use their powers when needed most. They're a strange group of monks who live high in the mountains of Skyrim and call upon the name of the next Dragonborn. Though they're a key part of Skyrim's main questline, it doesn't seem that many players care to stick around and learn more about these grumpy old mutes. The Greybeards in many ways are responsible for the legacy of Tiber Septim, one of the most important names in Elder Scrolls history. After being silent for years, the Greybeards called upon Tiber Septim and invited him to High Hrothgar where he was ushered in as Dovahkiin.
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7 Some Dragonborn Are Friends With Daedric Princes
The Daedra seem to have an influence over many parts of Tamriel which is actually quite troubling. The beauty of Daedric gods is that they prey on the insecurities of man and thus feel no sympathy or pity for any actions they may have brought into reality. We've previously talked about how Dragonborn can be those with a high moral compass and compassion, but can also be slave owners and tyrants. This means that there have been numerous occasions in which a Dovahkiin has formed a strong alliance with a Daedric princes and/or princes. It is still unclear if Daedric princes claim the souls of those select Dovahkiin in the same manner in which they do with their other servants. Imagine having the power of the Dragonborn as well as the Daedra? We know that power consumes man, and thus is their weakness.
6 Miraak, who?
Miraak is a name that should sound really familiar. He was a Dragon Priest, but more importantly, is known for being the first ever Dovahkiin. Instead of working towards defeating Alduin, he chose to partner with the Daedric Prince Herbaceous Mora. This led to a conflict between Miraak and the dragon cult he once led and was a part of. His reign swiftly came to an end as Miraak was defeated by dragons. Miraak then retreated to Apocrypha and hid for years and years. It wasn't until the Fourth Era where Miraak is finally defeated once and for all. Miraak is found by the last Dragonborn, and after an interesting encounter is defeated. This was an interesting plot point considering you caused a legacy to end by destroying its beginning. It was a fantastic way to bring those two ends together and create a climactic end.
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5 Holy Intervention
One of the most confusing and hard to nail down aspects of the Dovahkiin is specifically how the select few are chosen. The process holds no restrictions in terms of someone's race or their gender. This is probably due to the fact that dragons don't really concern themselves with the idea of gender or race that much. We know that they are very picky though. It is very rare for two Dragonborn to exist at the same point in time. If you were to count the number of total Dragonborn, including those who were never confirmed but strongly suggested it would still be lower than you'd expect. Some Dragonborn were more notable than others probably due to their position of power, willingness to accomplish things, and so on. It is also believed that gift of Dovahkiin is bestowed to those favored by Akatosh.
4 Young And Old Fight Over The Dragonborn
The Blades are an often overlooked but extremely important part of the legacy of Dovahkiin. They're the protectors, the watchers, the security. They praise the Dragonborn as being the ultimate dragon slayers and understand their importance to the world. The Greybeards see the Blades as a band of scummy assassins who are looking to shape the Dovahkiin around their own agenda. When we were first introduced to the Greybeards in Skyrim, we knew there was going to be some sort of analog. These guys were old, tiresome, and unexciting. The Blades provide the player with a support group of highly skilled warriors who want the Dovahkiin to succeed at any cost. It's great that the game introduces you to two groups closely tied to the Dragonborn and it is up to the player to decide who they believe and/or follow most.
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3 Tiber Septim Was A Dovahkiin
Tiber Septim is a very important man, some may argue the most important influence on Tamriel as a whole. It's no surprise that a man who would grow to become what Tiber Septim did would become a Dovahkiin. He had tremendous influence over the land and was the first Emperor of the Septim Empire. There are many theories circulating about how he came into power and was able to change as many things as he did. One theory suggests that he transcended and was able to manipulate the world of Elder Scrolls to provide him with everything he ever wanted. This is based on the theory that Elder Scrolls as a whole takes place in a dream of a godly being. This theory isn't too crazy considering if you make a list of the greatest accomplishments you could complete in the world of Tamriel, Tiber Septim did.
2 Hidden Dragonborn
There's a long lineage of those gifted with the title of Dovahkiin. Most if not all of them have been recorded and their stories are often recalled as timeless tales of legends. However, there is one individual who was strongly considered to be a Dovahkiin but unfortunately, it was never proved or confirmed and has been left as a mystery. Mankar Camoran, the leader of the Mythic Dawn, was an individual who apparently possessed the ability to 'speak another tongue' or 'speak fire.' Camoran was also said to have worn the Amulet of the Kings which was only worn by those infused with the blood of a dragon. Like previously stated, it was never proven either way if Mankar Camoran was indeed a Dragonborn, but all of the evidence suggests he was indeed a Dovahkiin.
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1 There Could Be Dovahkiin Unaccounted For
There are seven notable Dovahkiin in the entire history of Tamriel. We've discussed many of them and their backgrounds. They seem to stem from all walks of life, all races, and most importantly every direction of the moral compass. We still don't have a clear answer as to how many Dragonborn in total there have been. We assume that the number is quite low and the Dovahkiin is born through desperation or need. That being said, what if there were Dragonborn who simply never knew, or even worse, rejected the responsibility or power? It would be great to get some more defined answers considering it seems that we've seen the last of the Dovahkiin. What if Miraak was the reason they existed, and thus once the Last Dragonborn kills him, he completes the prophecy as well as the loop?
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Ever wanted to ride a dwarven motorcycle through Tamriel (not from Orzamar, unfortunately)? Now you can thanks to this randomly awesome Skyrim mod!
To get this mod, just download it and head over to the Whiterun Stables with a Dwarven Mistress. Even better? It's unbreakable, so ride off those mountains to your heart's content!
You can even control how the bike itself sounds whether you want to make it sound traditionally dwarven, or want it to sound like a bonafide motorcycle with that Harley grumble. It's also pretty cool to see the mod in action in the video at the top of the article and the bike itself seems pretty adaptative. It will even attack hostile enemies in the surrounding areas, which already makes it infinitely better than a boring horse mount.
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In case you've been living under a rock, here's more about the game itself:
Live another life, in another world
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
All new graphics and gameplay engine
Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons.
You are what you play
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
Dragons return
Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
Skyrim is a very special game. Gamers (like myself) have spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours playing it. We've felt truly connected to those characters. I know personally, I've sat at the edge of a mountain, looked out, and wondered what it would be like to be fully immersed in that world.
Then Skyrim VR came out. And I lost my mind.
I'm going to be perfectly honest here, the main reason I bought a PSVR was for Skyrim. I simply could not wait that whole year for it to come out for PC, and I sunk a slightly embarrassing amount of hours into it. It was (almost) everything I wanted. However, one of the few things lacking, in my opinion, was modding support.
Now that Skyrim VR is on PC, there are a ton of mods that I think improve the experience even more. That being said, here are some of the must-have mods for Skyrim VR!
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12 Skyrim 2017 Textures
There's not much worse than seeing something in VR that looks like it's made out of crayons. While there might not be many textures that look quite so rough on a monitor or TV, when you're in VR, they jump out at you like they're going to attack you. Skyrim 2017 textures improve an incredible amount of textures to upgrade their resolution and look. It makes a huge difference and, in my opinion, is a must-have.
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11 Dragonborn Speaks Naturally
Quite possibly the coolest mod on this list, Dragonborn Speaks Naturally allows you to say the dialogue options in the game to select them. This might not seem like a huge deal, and for some, they might honestly prefer selecting them the old-school way. But for me, being able to actually physically talk to the characters in-game is an incredible experience, adding a ridiculous amount of immersion. Just, y'know, make sure everybody else in the house knows about the mod, or they might think you've finally gone off the deep end.
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10 Flora Overhaul
Much like the Skyrim 2017 Textures mod, the Flora Overhaul mod improves all of the flora in Skyrim, making each of them look better and react more realistically to the environment. It also improves the LOD distance for some of the plants, allowing you to see them from a bit farther away to avoid the scary pop-in. Be warned, though, this mod can have a real impact on your PC's performance.
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9 Realistic Water Two
The water in Skyrim has always looked pretty good in my opinion, especially considering how long ago the game released. But this mod takes it to another level. Realistic Water Two adds better water flow, animations, LOD distance, particles, color options, rain ripples, and a whole slew of new sounds. Water has always been a thing that's amazed me in VR, and it doesn't get much better than this.
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8 Realistic Lighting Overhaul
While the lighting did get a major improvement in the Skyrim Special Edition, there are still some places in the game that make you scratch your head. Realistic Lighting Overhaul greatly improves the lighting engine without having any impact on performance whatsoever. Dark places will finally actually be dark, and there are no “fake” light sources to be found anywhere. I'd definitely recommend keeping a torch with you at all times; it helps.
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7 Vivid Weathers
Weather effects are always something I look forward to in a game. I'm one of those weird people who absolutely loves rainy weather, so I'm always bummed when a game has sub-par weather effects. That's not to say Skyrim's weather effects weren't good, but Vivid Weathers adds so, so much. There are over 500 new custom weather effects and sounds, ranging from tons of different kinds of thunder, rain effects, snow, fog, and so much more. This mod does so much to increase the immersion in Skyrim, and that's what VR is all about.
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6 Enhanced Blood Textures
I am by no means a gore-fiend, but let's be honest here; sometimes the blood textures in Skyrim can be pretty.. meh. After a particularly brutal fight, it's kind of a weird feeling to look around, see half a dozen bodies lying on the ground and only a couple of tiny blood splatters. It kind of takes the weight of what just happened away, in my opinion.
With Enhanced Blood Textures equipped, I look around after a fight and feel a little bit bad about it. Maybe it could have gone differently? Maybe the sword through the face was a little bit much..
In all seriousness, this mod adds tons of new blood textures, bleeding animations, and sound effects. Blood even looks different on various surfaces, like snow compared to stone.
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5 Lanterns Of Skyrim
Ever wonder how the citizens of Skyrim stumble around in the dark? (Especially with the Realistic Lighting Overhaul mod equipped?) Lanterns of Skyrim adds a ton of new lanterns all around the world, and I do mean all around. The lanterns just give the world a more lived-in feel, in my opinion, making the world look a little bit nicer and, here's that word again, immersive.
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4 Sounds of Skyrim Complete
Ever walk around Skyrim and have it just feel kind of.. empty? Like, you see all of these cool things around, but there can be these weird moments in the game that are really pretty silent; especially when you're out walking around in the woods. Sounds Of Skyrim does a lot to fix that, adding a quite-frankly ludicrous amount of in-game sounds everywhere in the game, from cities to dungeons to the wilderness.
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3 Immersive Patrols
This mod is totally a preference thing, but personally, there's a lot of times that I'm walking around Skyrim and don't see anyone for a while. Like, a long while. And I start to wonder if maybe I've gone insane. Immersive Patrols does a lot to ease my mind, adding a healthy amount of new patrols around the world, from Stormcloaks to Thalmor to new trading caravans that move from city to city. Like Sound Of Skyrim, it makes the world feel a little less empty.
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2 Amazing Follower Tweaks
Let's face it, we've all had that moment where we're convinced our follower is an idiot. Sometimes you would just love for them to do something, or not do something, and it sort of breaks that all-important immersion. Amazing Follower Tweaks adds a ton of new options for your follower, like the ability to make a camp, recharge their own weapons, teach them spells, level them up, turn them into a vampire or werewolf, controlling them combat style, and a lot more. It also increases the maximum follower count to five.
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1 Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
There are a lot of bugs in Skyrim, ranging from small unimportant bugs to progress-impeding bugs. The Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch aims to fix every single bug not officially fixed by Bethesda, and I've got to say, it does a pretty spectacular job of it.
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