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• Announcement

  by TwistedOrthrus April 27, 2015
  Some changes are coming to the Skyrim Blog. Read about them here. 

• Member Spotlight: Shinjin

  by TwistedOrthrus April 26, 2015
  By Neb Shinjin has left his mark on the blog all throughout the Character Building group and the whole community, and is in my opinion one of the funniest people here, also THE nicest person on the blog. This guy is so pleasant to talk to and this spotlight is very well deserved, so let's take a l...
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• Character Build Deathmatch 25/04/15

  by TwistedOrthrus April 25, 2015
  Hello everyone! After a long absence, the Deathmatches have finally returned! Each week six builds from the dark bowels of the Bloodworks are belched up and pitted against each other in a 24 hour battle for survival. The winner gets to live to fight another day, but the losers are served instant d...
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• Lore Feature: Yokudan Creation Myths: Analysis

  by TwistedOrthrus April 23, 2015
  For today's feature we have a discussion from the lore group. It seems like the guys decided to send me  Matt Feeney's Yokudan Creation Myths: Analysis. Here is what Phil had to say about it:  Matt Feeney's Yokudan Creation Myths: Analysis might be relevant right now. There have been a few Redguard ...
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• Forum Feature: Morality, Art and Cultural Taboos.

  by TwistedOrthrus April 23, 2015
  Today we have a feature from the forums; Phil's discussion on Morality, Art and Cultural Taboos. Here is what Dragonborn had to say  on the discussion:  Hello all, today from the Forums we have an interesting discussion from Phil. The topic of Fantasy Art is one that I'm sure many people here can re...

• TSB Art Bonanza

  by TwistedOrthrus April 22, 2015
  Today, Golden Fool has asked me to feature TSB Art Bonanza. Here is a small excerpt from the discussion: We shall be holding an event in which you can enter any form of Skyrim related art that you can manage; be it a drawing, a screenshot or even some fancy pants photo shopped images. The event will...

• General Gaming Event: High Score- Helicopter

  by TwistedOrthrus April 21, 2015
  Hello all, it is time for another high score event in the general gaming group. Until the 30th of April, we are asking you to play and post scores for Helicopter, selected by the last event winner, Archcanon. Below, Neb outlines the idea behind the high score event and explains the game you'll be pl...
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• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- Hybrid

  by TwistedOrthrus April 18, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 19 and the last one in the whole series of polls which will run across the wee...
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• Workshop Success Story: Namira's Basilisk

  by TwistedOrthrus April 17, 2015
  Time for another workshop success story and this time Albino has chosen Namira's Basilisk by Halifax. While I've already put up Halifax's other build, the Kinetic, for a Workshop Success Story before, I couldn't resist doing one for Namira's Basilisk, because it's simply too cool. It introduces a ga...
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• Hall of Fame Poll: The Brawler

  by TwistedOrthrus April 11, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 18 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
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• Workshop Success Story: The Moon Bishop

  by TwistedOrthrus April 8, 2015
  Time for another success story from the workshop. This week, Albino has sent in Phil's Moon Bishop.  Here is what he had to say about it: When The Workshop was first created, many viewed it as primarily being a place where people new to the Skyrim Blog could get help with character builds or any oth...
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• Skyrim Blog ESO Guild: The Western Front

  by TwistedOrthrus April 5, 2015
  LordArchcanon has asked that I bring your attention to the Skyrim Blog's Official ESO Guild, The Western Front This guild is for members of the blog only, and will be subject to the same rules in place on the site.  The Western Front is a PvP and roleplay focused Guild. As the official Blog guild, w...
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• Skyrim Blog Official Skype Group

  by TwistedOrthrus April 5, 2015
  Today's feature is for the official Skyrim Blog skype group. A place where you can chat with other members of the blog and get to know them a little better. It has alos been great for helping people generate new ideas for content, builds and guides for the blog. You can read more about it here.  If ...
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• New Site Rules

  by TwistedOrthrus April 5, 2015
  Hello all, Today I would like to bring your attention to the site rules, as they have been updated! I suggest you all go and read them to familiarise yourselves with these new changes. The admins are still tweaking the rules at present, so feel free to leave suggestions either here or in the host fe...
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• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- Duelist

  by TwistedOrthrus April 4, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 17 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
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• Social Media Hosts

  by TwistedOrthrus April 3, 2015
  Hello all, today's feature may be of interest to you if you would like to join the Skyrim Blog host team.  TheLordArchcanon is looking for a few individuals to help run the site's official twitter and facebook pages. You can find his post about it here. If this is something that would interest you, ...

• RP Feature: Expansion of content

  by TwistedOrthrus April 1, 2015
  New feature from Borommakot today, letting you all know about the role playing group's expansion of content.  Hi there folks! Your RP feature this week is in the form of an announcement, albeit one we made some time ago. The RP Group has now officially become the place for ALL your TES and Fallout...
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• Tips and Tricks Feature: Sneak Archery Debate

  by TwistedOrthrus March 30, 2015
  This week, Caesar has sent in Albino's Sneak Archery Debate, to get you all talking about stealth archery and how you feel about it. Here is what he had to say:  Albino's Sneak Archery Debate is an interesting discussion in Tips and Tricks, and I think it deserves a daily feature. Many people have ...

• Member Spotlight: Henson

  by TwistedOrthrus March 29, 2015
  By Neb Henson's member spotlight should have come sooner. With 33 character builds, a friendly attitude, and other amazing content it's no wonder why Henson is one of the most loved and well-known members on the site. Without further ado, let's learn more about Henson. "My real name is Jerry and ...
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• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- Spellsword

  by TwistedOrthrus March 28, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts (Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 16 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The...
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• Art Feature: Music Request Thread

  by TwistedOrthrus March 26, 2015
  Today, GoldenFool has asked me to feature Elyssius's Free Music Request Thread. Here is what he said. So for you today I have something on the unique side of things (so far on that side that I'd never even imagined it) the Free Music Request Thread, brought brought to us by Elyssius. To think that...
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• Forum Feature: Lycanthropy vs Vampirism

  by TwistedOrthrus March 25, 2015
  Today's forum feature is another debate of sorts, seeing as they've been so popular around here recently.  So the question posed by The Muffin Warrior is: What do you prefer, Lycanthropy or Vampirism? The question is left very open so please feel free to answer it with justifications of role play, l...
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• PCoutcast's Let's Become Poll

  by TwistedOrthrus March 23, 2015
  Hello everyone.  In today's feature, I wanted to let everyone know that PCoutcast is running a poll for which build he should play in his next Let's become video series. The poll can be found here.  If you've never seen a PCoutcast video before, why not start with his current series, where he plays ...

• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- Dragonborn

  by TwistedOrthrus March 20, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 15 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The ...
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• Forum Feature: Naming enchanted items

  by TwistedOrthrus March 20, 2015
  Dragonborn has sent in another forum feature for us, and this time, it is Curse Never Dying's So, what do you name your enchanted items? Let's check out some of the replies: Vazgen- Masseriel - Glass Sword crafted in Silent Moons camp when both moons were out and visible from near the forge, enchant...

• Tips and Tricks Feature: Ponty's complete guide to shouts

  by TwistedOrthrus March 19, 2015
  Time for another Tips and Tricks feature! This week, Albino has sent me the Complete Guide to Shouts by Ponty. So, for the next feature, I've chosen the Complete Guide to Shouts by Ponty. It's a one-stop shop for any and all information about shouts and it's by Ponty; that's all the really needs t...

• Art Feature: Caesar's Morrowind Screenshot Request Thread

  by TwistedOrthrus March 18, 2015
  Here is another Art feature this time sent in by Alice! She has chosen Caesar Strong Heart's Morrowind screenshot request thread. Something I think will be very useful for those participating in the TES Classics builds event. Here is what Alice said about it: The thing I think should be featured is...

• Hidden Gem Old Telvanni Enchanter

  by TwistedOrthrus March 17, 2015
  For this week's Hidden Gem Spotlight, the team asked for character builds that were contradictions of themselves, and selected the Old Telvanni Enchanter. Below is a short section from the Hidden Gem Spotlight they wrote:  If you enjoyed Morrowind this character may very well be a trip down memory ...

• Workshop Success Story: The Kinetic

  by TwistedOrthrus March 16, 2015
  For today's Workshop Success Story Albino thought he'd choose the Kinetic by Halifax. Here's what he to say on it: In my opinion, the Kinetic is the first quality project to come out of the Workshop, so I thought it'd be fitting to choose it for my first Workshop Success Story feature. To the best o...
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• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- The Healer

  by TwistedOrthrus March 14, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino, ShinJin and Elysium are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 14 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The ...
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• Member Spotlight: Alice

  by TwistedOrthrus March 13, 2015
  Alice has been a member on the blog for nearly 2 years now, and in that time, she’s proven herself to be a talented, helpful and I quote: “Fabulous” member of the community. Many of us probably know her for her artwork and role as co-host of the Art Forums, but let’s take a look at some more i...
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• Elder Scrolls Classics Build Event: Revival

  by TwistedOrthrus March 10, 2015
  I would like to bring everyone's attention to a new character building event that is currently being hosted. However, this event will be run in the TES Classics group, rather than the Skyrim Builds group. Host Prisoner thought that a great way to bring attention to these older games and get some bui...
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• Tips and Tricks Feature: General Stealth Discussion

  by TwistedOrthrus March 9, 2015
  Today's feature was sent in by Caesar Strong-Heart and is the General Stealth Discussion - A discussion for all your Stealth related needs. Members can ask questions and give tips on anything Stealth related. Here's a basic discription: "Hello one and all to the Tips and Tricks group's second Gener...

• Character Build Hall of Fame Poll- The Brute

  by TwistedOrthrus March 7, 2015
  If you have been following the discussion in our Character Build Group, you'll know that CB Hosts(Flameo Instant) Noodles (a.k.a. The Melon Lord), Albino and ShinJin are building the 'Hall of Fame'. This is week 13 in the whole series of polls which will run across the weekends here on The Skyrim Bl...
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• Workshop Success Story- Legendary Figures: Ulfric Stormcloak

  by TwistedOrthrus March 6, 2015
  This is the first of a new type of daily feature submitted by the hosts of the Workshop group to showcase some its successes that have gone from work in progress, to completed product. This week we will be featuring the a lore article produced by Phil, Asks many Questions, Gregonav Acquiane and Gold...

• Art Feature: MarkusMasterThief's Gallery

  by TwistedOrthrus March 5, 2015
  Today's daily feature was submitted by GoldenFool, who has asked that I bring your attention to MarkusMasterThief's Artwork Gallery. While we have many talented artists here on the blog, Markus has only just recently begun to share his talent here, and his gallery certainly deserves more attention. ...

• Forum Feature: Would you join Miraak?

  by TwistedOrthrus March 4, 2015
  Today's feature was submitted by forum host Dragonborn1421, who wanted to bring some attention to an interesting hypothetical question: If it were possible, would you have joined Miraak? Let's hear from some of the members who have already commented.  Alice said: Yes, Yes, Yes. I was very saddened b...
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• Character Building Event: Reviews

  by TwistedOrthrus March 3, 2015
  Today's daily feature is a brand new event from the character building group.  Character build reviews The Purpose  This is an awesome chance to see how a variety of players here take on a few exceptional builds that have been produced over the past couple years, as well as what they thought of them...
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• Tips and Tricks Feature: Advanced Melee Corner

  by TwistedOrthrus March 2, 2015
  For this weeks Tips and Tricks feature, host Albino has selected the Advanced Melee Corner. This is what he has to say about it: Brought to you by a team of Alastor, Raidriar, and Soneca the Exiled, the Advanced Melee Corner is the counterpart to the Advanced Archery Corner. As the name implies, it...

• Crossworlds Poll

  by TwistedOrthrus February 28, 2015
  Hello everyone! This weekend the hosts of the Character Building Group have prepared for you something special! If you've been part of the character building community lately, you may have read about... For those of you that don't know anything about it, The Elder Scrolls: Crossworlds is an event t...
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• Hidden Builder Spotlight: Elysium

  by TwistedOrthrus February 27, 2015
  Today we have a very special spotlight from the character building group. Instead of simply selecting a build that hasn't received the attention it deserves, the spotlight team has decided to bring the Blog's attention to a builder, who in less than a year has posted thirteen fantastic builds. All o...
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• Interview with a Trebbite Monk

  by TwistedOrthrus February 26, 2015
  Role Play Group Feature: Interview with a Trebbite Monk Our latest feature is the collaborative effort being spear-headed by Phil to illuminate life in Skyrim and Tamriel through the eyes of diverse, home grown characters. These amazing in-universe and in-character interviews are an awesome exercise...
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• Member Spotlight: Miraak

  by TwistedOrthrus February 24, 2015
  By Neb Miraak has been one of the more well-known members of the blog for quite a while now. His quality content such as builds & discussions, along with him always being there to help members, and of course the hype he generates has led him to becoming a great member. Let's find out who Miraa...
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• The Tips & Tricks Showcase

  by TwistedOrthrus June 18, 2013
  Hi everyone, and welcome to the Tips and Tricks showcase.  This week, Ponty has selected the Whirlwind Cloak Factbook by Chris Howe. Whirlwind cloak is one of my favorite spells in the game and Chris has done a great job of explaining it's mechanics. Ponty's thoughts on the factbook: Chris Howe has ...
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• The Character Build Showcase: The Bloodskal

  by TwistedOrthrus June 16, 2013
  Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Character Build Showcase! This week, Ponty has chosen The Bloodskal by Skalvar for us all to take a look at. This is what Ponty had to say about the build: Skalvar has produced an excellent and(in my opinion) underrated build centered around one of the more inter...
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• Skyrim Video of the Week

  by TwistedOrthrus June 15, 2013
  This week, TZ has selected something from over a year ago to share with us all. How It Should Have Ended: Video Games - Skyrim. I enjoyed watching this one a lot myself, and hope all of you do to! http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/video/how-it-should-have-ended-video-games-skyrim
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• News for the weekend

  by TwistedOrthrus June 14, 2013
  Hi everyone, how are you all doing? I'm making this post to let you all know that Emer will be away until the 19th, and during that time he has asked me to look after the site. I'll try to keep things running as smoothly as possible until Emer's return, but until then, we have some featured content ...
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