Out of all the generic aspects present in the fantasy genre (magic, dragons, elves, werewolves, etc) what do you think are the ones that were turned into something unique in the TES franchise, and what are the ones you think are quite generic or similar to the basic depiction of said aspect?

I think TES Dragons are quite unique compared to the "generic" fantasy dragons, and find TES Goblins to be not that special or interesting. I really hope Bethesda/Zenimax will add cool lore about Goblins to make them more unique to the franchise.

I like the combination of Dawnguard armor and my Dawnbreaker

What are your thoughts on the Augur being connected to the forsworn. Do you believe ot to be true?

In universe history books love praising the actions of the Septim dynasty despite the fact that it had great and not-so-great members, Emperors, and Empresses. Sheogorath, on the other hand, claims that the Septims were a lot crazier then history remembers them. What do you think?

Like all my canon characters, my HOK is an outlaw. But in Oblivion, playing as an outlaw is harder then in Skyrim. Once the guards catch you, no matter where you run, every county has you on their list. I can't run back to hide in my house, the city guards will be there waiting for me. But can the Thieves Guild or Thieves Den DLC produce the money and place to lay low you need to pay a bounty you can't afford to pay? If not, any other ways you can make money to pay off a bounty without getting spotted? I don't want to serve time in jail, it costs points and despite my profession, I promised the Emperor I'd end the Oblivion Crisis. I may be an outlaw, but I believe in justice and fight evil.

When I learned that Haskil once mantled Sheogorath, and somehow later un-mantled him, I learned that manteling is not necessarily permanent and can be reversed. But currently, we don't know how the process of un-manteling goes. I've researched other manteling and possible manteling events, and then it occured to me.

The Thalmor's ultimate goal, is to unmake Mundus so that the Elves can return to their pre mortal universal state. They also think that the reason why Tiber Septim became a god, is because they think that he has mantled Lorkhan and is keeping Mundus alive. They think that if no one worships Talos, Talos will cease to exist, and by extension, Lorkhan will cease to exist and take Mundus with him.

But if this were actually possible in theory, it's impossible to happen in fact. Because Talos's worshipers continue to pray to him in secret and have done a good job of doing so. Even the soldiers in the Imperial Legion continue to secretly hold Talos in high regard. So outlawing worship won't work.

But once the Thalmor realize that won't work, they may try to resort to more ambitious methods of undoing Talos. What if the plot of ES6, or one of the expansions, is that some big name in the new Dominion may have found a way to undo the manteling of Tiber Septim and Lorkhan. It would require countless new plot coupons and a lot of ES mumbo jumbo. But all ES plots have relied on these. And I think the reason why ES lore is not 100% consistent, is to make it so that there's always room for new story elements.

So, it's your job to stop this unmanteling process. And even if Tiber Septim DIDN'T mantle Lorkhan, it would still cause mass destruction and death.

I hope I can post fanart here :D I was just too proud of this work in progress to not share it.

I do free art btw ;D

Ok, I was playing a virtuous khajit named kittycatguy, I was the most powerful imperial thief wizard. I decided to join dawnguard. After they send me and I unlock Serena, I decided to go deep cover and get “the gift”, next thing I know I am killing dawnguard because they attack me.

Is this Donny Brasco deal gonna make it impossible for me to return to the dawnguard?

All my heroes are Khajiit thieves and assassins. But though they prefer to strike from the shadows with bows and daggers, they are capable of holding their own in a normal fight, and carry swords for those events. They also harbor robin hood ideals. They never rob from the poor, never extort, never blackmail, never harm children, or try to intimidate people, and only kill evildoers. They only rob from the rich and corrupt. As a result, my DB hates the Skyrim Thieves Guild, and all my characters hate the Dark Brotherhood. But my NV and HOK are fond of the thieves guild in their providences. My HOK gives to the poor and homeless when she can, and my DB often sells his stolen goods to Khajiit caravans or to his adopted daughters.

All my characters dislike bullies and are known for standing up to them, even if it means breaking the law. If my DB encounters Alikir Warriors accusing or harassing a Redguard woman, he will immediately kill them. All my heroes try to reason with bandits and highwaymen, but will kill them if they attack. They also take no pleasure in hunting, but understand it's needed for survival. My NV and HOK prefer to use Eye of Fear or to run if they are attacked by carnivores, and by DB uses Kyne's peace to avoid conflict with them. But if they are forced to kill a carnivore or omnivore, they will seek out an herbivore to kill.

Though they all are willing to work with monarchs and nobles if they must, none of my characters are fond of them. My NV sides with House Hiaalu, but only does it to pay the bills. My HOK understands that a new Septim must be crowned Emperor, but that's because she must save the world from Menhrunes Daegon. And my DB only sides with the Empire because the Stormcloaks are the greater of two evils. My heroes loyalties are with the people, Khajiit, poor, oppressed, and downtrodden.

My characters only worship specific Divines and Daedra, and like all Khajiit, revere the Moons. Every time they see the moons, they always bow before them. And like most ES heroes, if they are the chosen one of a local prophecy, or unlucky enough to be the unlucky hero in a prophecy the Elder Scrolls foretell, they will fullfill their duty and destiny, for that falls under the catagory of fighting for the people.

What about you?

I’ve never seen Morrowind’s opening sequence though. Or any other Elder scrolls games for that matter as these are the only two that I’ve played. I’d like to hear your opinions on the matter though.

Every ES hero, is prophecized in the Elder Scrolls, even the Vestige and HOK. While people like the NV and DB are associated with local prophecies, the Vestige and HOK were only mentioned in the Elder Scrolls. But I've sometimes wonder how the Gods decide who's going to be the unlucky winner. Do they choose you before you are born? Or do they look down at everyone, and pick whom they think is the most qualified? Or do they draw straws? It's a funny thought, because in some ways, we play as the Gods. We play as them when we create our characters.

So, accidentally, I gave Lydia, the housecarl I’m using right now, scrolls of fireballs, so I could store them, but then she changed her weapons so that she was ready to use them. That got me thinking, can I make Lydia a mage? That way I could have a follower that could use magic as well as weapons. Would that work?

Congratulations random citizen of Tamriel! You’ve just been given the ability to use the power of CHIM to change anything about your reality as you see fit! However you can only use the power once. Use it wisely random citizen!

So citizen of Tamriel, what would you use a one-time use of CHIM for?

(For this, assume you’re a random person anywhere in Tamriel. Not a hero, not a gamer in the real world. You are a citizen and you’ve been given the power to change anything about your world. Assume the time is 4E 201.)

Something I liked about 3's plot, is that you have to bring the Houses of Morrowind and the Ashlanders together to save everyone from Dagoth Ur. It really felt like you were bringing people who didn't always see eye to eye together and making the world a better place... until everything that happened between games ruined it all.

Well, I think this should return in 6. And with Hammerfell or Elsweyr as our most likely canidates, I think we need to bring those realms two opposing factions together. The Crowns and the Forbears for Hammerfell. And Anequina and Palletine for Elsweyr. Only the Mane of Elsweyr can bring the two Khajiit Kingdoms together. But what could bring the Crowns and Forbears together?

So I'm in Markarth, and I have a few stolen items in my inventory. When my items given back to me after completing this quest, will the stolen items still be in my inventory?

I randomly started to glow and I don't know how to fix it.

Here are some screenshots.

I don't have any active effects that could cause this.