Traversing the lands of Skyrim, just like any old Nord.

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Day Three: Forging the Bonds of Love

Basically, this is a play-through of the PC game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but in a non-linear fashion. I am playing the game as if I was an average Nord, kind of like an NPC (Non Player Character) being thrown into the position of the Dragonborn, and I’m acting and reacting like a normal Nord would.

Yesterday, I investigated Embershard Mine, not far from Riverwood. I ended up killing about a hundred bandits (not really, only eight), finding thousands of gold pieces (not really, only about 200) and reached level 100 (not really, only level 2).

Sven is drumming for a change!Looking dramatic.At 5am, my body clock goes off and I rise from bed. Just like yesterday, I walk out of my room to see Sven playing his… Drum? Well, it’s a pleasant change, that’s for sure! But I still have never seen him sleep. Perhaps he’s a vampire? I say good morning to Orgnar and buy some food from him. I pick myself up some baked potatoes (they look like good breakfast food) and some cooked beef and grilled pheasant breast. The pheasant looks pleasant, and the beef looks neat. I try my hand at mixing some ingredients from yesterday, but unfortunately nothing I mix seems to create any potions. I feel kinda lousy, but I leave the inn to head over to see if Lucan is open yet. (more…)