Are there any fallout Easter eggs in Skyrim?
Fallout and Elder Scrolls are arguably Bethesda’s two biggest franchises, so it’s no surprise there are some Fallout references to be found in Skyrim. Several games across both series feature references and hidden Easter eggs involving the other franchise, and in particular there are a couple to be found in Skyrim.
Is Skyrim mentioned in Oblivion?
That’s the biggest time jump in the Elder Scrolls series so far. For instance, Oblivion took place a mere 34 years after the first Elder Scrolls game, 1994’s Arena. (Conveniently, Tamriel’s fourth age started when the Oblivion Crisis ended, so years in Skyrim are counted from the end of the Oblivion.
Is Skyrim similar to Game of Thrones?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is akin to Game of Thrones in more ways than one. The mountainous region of Skyrim is filled with dragons and magic-users. You’ll even encounter supernatural creatures like the White Walkers from Game of Thrones. Still, Skyrim is more than a basic medieval fantasy game.
Is oblivion bigger than Skyrim?
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a close second to Skyrim in terms of popularity. By contrast, it’s actually a little bigger than Skyrim at 41km. Oblivion has two expansions, the Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles, the latter of which adds about another 10km of space to explore.
Why does the Shivering Isles look like Morrowind?
TL;DR: The Shivering Isles are a recreation of Morrowind by a Sheogorath who was mantled by the Dunmer, Arden-Sul. In the same vein, the Aureal represent the Altmer/Aldmer/Chimer, whilst the Mazken represent the Dunmer.
What are easter eggs in the Elder Scrolls games?
This page is for Easter Eggs only. Easter Eggs include inside jokes, pop culture references, and any similar reference to something outside the Elder Scrolls games. For other points of interest, like unfinished quests, or references to other games in the Elder Scrolls series, please see the appropriate pages.
Who are the Death Hounds in Skyrim Easter eggs?
This is likely a reference towards the Roman philosopher and statesman Cicero, who was a close friend of Cassius, one of the assassins of Caesar, and openly endorsed the assassination after it had passed. The death hounds CuSith and Garmr are references to Cù Sìth and Garmr, two legendary dogs from Scottish and Norse mythology, respectively.
Where is the Sabre Cat in Skyrim Easter egg?
If you look just to the side of the skeleton you will see a sabre cat stuck between two rocks with a glass sword through its mouth and head. This is a reference to the scene of 300 where Leonidas leads a wolf to a narrow passage then stabs it through the mouth with a spear.
Who is Azaran the cruel in the Elder Scrolls?
Azaran the Cruel is a character from the Thief series of video games, mentioned in the game Thief II. This is likely an intended reference when considering that the Bethesda video game designer Emil Pagliarulo notably worked on the Thief games before joining Bethesda in 2002.