Lol. Somebody should make a mini-series where they just analyze in-game poems and books like its a school essay. Could be fun.
But back on topic, I really like these poems! They're very fun to read.
LOL, Paul, dunno what I like more, the actual poem or your commentary. Both are excellent. I will frequently use those "combo" (War-words, heart-heavy) words in both my Altmeris poetry and in Straag Rod. The greedy one can also mean Potema herself, who co... moreLOL, Paul, dunno what I like more, the actual poem or your commentary. Both are excellent. I will frequently use those "combo" (War-words, heart-heavy) words in both my Altmeris poetry and in Straag Rod. The greedy one can also mean Potema herself, who coveted the Ruby Throne with a greed that resulted in a great deal of bloodshed.. At least I took it to mean Potema. She is a corruption of the Nordic symbol of Mara, whose symbol is also the wolf. I likes it when poems fire up my brain. Thanks.
Gifted shields and weapons seem to have been a favorite subject for skaldic poetry - in fact, some of the very earliest such poetry consists of several verses in praise of a shield given as a gift.
The Shield of Solitude fits right in to this trad... moreGifted shields and weapons seem to have been a favorite subject for skaldic poetry - in fact, some of the very earliest such poetry consists of several verses in praise of a shield given as a gift.
The Shield of Solitude fits right in to this tradition. A gift from a high-ranking individual, it is a mark of rank as well as a useful piece of war-gear.
Some notes:
The "greedy one" is the wolf emblazoned on the shield; wolves in the Northern European tradition were associated with the aftermath of battle (along with ravens and eagles). As carrion creatures, their "greed" is evident in their devouring of the slain.
"War-words" obviously refers to the Thu'um, which was used by the skald in his battle with the Wolf Queen. The "death-feast of Torygg" also refers to the Voice, which was used by Ulfric to defeat the High King. It's notable that the poet should bring up such an uncomfortable - and obvious - reference in a poem that purports to celebrate a gift being given by the widow Elisi... less
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Thanks for the kind words!
But back on topic, I really like these poems! They're very fun to read.
The Shield of Solitude fits right in to this trad... more