Skyrim's Strange Bandits | Elder Scrolls Lore

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Originally I just wanted to rant about couple of my favorite Skyrim's bandits, but then I expanded the list to 5 NPCs. Eisa was planned as a bonus to Hajvarr but in the end she got a whole chapter. I recorded with a brand new low level character, so all NPCs spawned in their base form. Also, Rigel and Fjola spawned identical, I wish Skyrim gave them a truly unique appereance.

Rigel's story always felt so memorable and bittersweet, as well as entire Pinewatch experience; Hajvarr is like an archetypal barbarian chad owning a penthouse with a premium view on Whiterun; Eisa - such a mysterious character who adventured all over Skyrim and wass possibly planned as a companion? Just guessing. Also, I kept mispronouncing her name. Fjola's story is one of the most bizzare moments in game, and there could be a subtle reference to ancient Nord religious practice. And as for Arondil, I really wanted to figure out who ordered his peculiar, sickening journals, but I guess it's a mystery. At least I had an excuse of visiting Skyrim's northern coast.

All in all, it took me a very long time to produce this one out but it was fun and hope you'll like it. And sorry for long winded introduction, occasional bad audio (I move my head away from the mic sometimes). One of these days I'll learn to do this properly.

00:00 Intro - Bandit lore
08:40 Rigel Strong-Arm
23:50 Hajvarr Iron-Hand
31:52 Eisa Blackthorn
41:16 Fjola
53:35 Arondil

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All music by Jerremy Soule.