Oblivion: Some women are robbing and blackmailing married men. I need you to find the suspects, let them try to seduce you, and catch them in the act. Skyrim: Some women are robbing and blackmailing married men. I need you to go into this dungeon full of Draugr and kill them.
Oblivion: These ghosts are haunting my ship. Here’s a silver sword. Can you kill them for me? Skyrim: These ghosts are haunting my ship. Here’s the location of a dungeon full of Draugr. Go and find an item from there to help me drive them away.
Oblivion: Climb into the well out back and fetch me a ring that sunk to the bottom. JOKES ON YOU! That ring is going to make you drown. Skyrim: A bandit stole my ring, man. Can you go into this dungeon and get it back for me? Oh, and watch out for the Draugr.
Oblivion: Guess what? You’re trapped on an island where hunters hunt people for fun, and you’re the prey. Have fun! Skyrim: Some guy is running a game on an island where people hunt other people for fun. Word has it he’s in a dungeon nearby looking for treasure to fund his game. Go and kill him. What? You want to see this game for yourself? Nonsense, the dungeon will be far more convenient. Off you go. Try not to trip over any Draugr.
There are many fish in the sea, but some of them are piranhas. Stay safe.
It's always a little awkward when people see my obsession with TES and then assume that I'm going to like whatever fantasy franchise they recommend to me just as much.
Because, you know, my favorite elements of TES are the ones it DOESN'T have in common with most other media products in the genre.
“The war and us” by polish artist Edward Okuń 1917-1923
the way i cannot imagine him having a beef with sackboy he would definitely love this little guy🥀
Bad art is better than no art
"The scholars and priests can debate what happened to Martin in the end. What I know is that he sacrificed himself to save us all. As a Blade, I'm proud to have served such a master, if only for a short while."
--Baurus
"Melancholy" by Jacek Malczewski
1890-1894