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• Forged in Fire: Act One - I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire

  by Todd September 6, 2016
    “I’ve lost all ambition for worldly acclaim, I just want to be the one you love. And with your admission that you feel the same I’ll have reached the goal I’m dreaming of.” -The Ink Spots At first, there is nothing but darkness. I can feel t...
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• Nuclear Winter: Thaw

  by Todd September 11, 2015
  *Warning: This series contains profane language. Read at your own risk.*  -----------------------------------------------------------   Fuckin' hell my foot hurts.... This thought rushes into my head as I limp through the snowy outskirts of Motor City. Not the best place in the w...
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• VIDEO: How Leveling Works in Fallout 4

  by Todd July 29, 2015
  Hello Vault Dwellers, Todd here with another exiting Fallout 4 feature! Today we're going to be looking at this video by FudgeMuppet, which offers some excellent information on how leveling works in Fallout 4 (with very little speculation involved).  The video tells us how many perks will be availa...
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• VIDEO: FudgeMuppet- Unique Weapon? Bows?

  by Todd July 19, 2015
  Earlier today FudgeMuppet posted this video showing some of the more peculiar weapon customizations that they've found. Be sure to give the video a look and share your thoughts on it!
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• Nuclear Winter: Count

  by Todd June 25, 2015
    -----------------------------------------------------------   Gunshots ring out from all sides. Where am I? Bullets ricochet off of steel beams and shatter the remains of windows. Tall buildings, coun'less cars. Detroit? I don't know. I peer out over the side of the overturned desk ...
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• Nuclear Winter: Prologue

  by Todd June 24, 2015
    -----------------------------------------------------------   A voice grumbles in front of me. A hand presses the cold barrel of a revolver into my forehead. "You know too much, we can't just let y'go. Y'know that." As I move my hands, the rope that's binding them cuts into my wris...
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• Site PSA: Reset Your Cookies!

  by Todd June 18, 2015
  IMPORTANT: Since the URL change many of you have seen that you are unable to stay signed in to TamrielVault. The fix for this is really simple: reset your browser history! This will make it so that you can relog and stay logged in, so get to it! Disclaimer: no delicious cookies were harmed in this ...
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• Vault 111: Bryn's E3 Play-By-Play

  by Todd June 15, 2015
  Hello all, Emer here! Last night we got an exciting peek into the upcoming world of Fallout 4, in which we saw all sorts of new features, baddies, equipment, and locations for us to use and interact with in this new universe.  Fortunately for us, our resident Fallout Expert, Bryn, was able to write ...

• Fundraiser: Complete!

  by Todd June 10, 2015
  Hello all, Emer here! Well that was fast . In only two day's time, we've managed to not only meet but completely surpass the $700 goal! My hat goes off to you all, because you made this possible! Thank you to everyone who donated, and a HUGE thank you to the following people: Tae-Rai Edana Mason Ka...
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• Welcome to the Marsh

  by Todd May 3, 2015
  Hello all, Emer here! As Paul announced in his latest blog post, Argonian Week is upon us! This week we are going to be featuring a fair amount of Argonian content, so keep checking back to see the wonderful content that makes it to our front page! Plus, there may be a surprise lurking in these mars...
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• Reintroducing TheSkyrimBlog Supporters!

  by Todd April 20, 2015
  Hello all, Emer here! As many of you may remember, last year we introduced TheSkyrimBlog Supporters: a paid feature of the Blog that gave members the added benefits of a custom-made group, a special badge, and access to a private group for Supporters only. The goal of this addition was to make the B...
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• ESO GUILDS: Children of Skyrim

  by Todd February 4, 2015
  Hello all, Emer here! Today I am bringing you a new type of feature, and one that I hope to bring back! Over the past few weeks I have been discussing this with one of the owners of a multi-ESO-guild website, and together we thought up this little feature block for the website. Now, here is Nick Tra...
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• Congratulations!: Giveaway Results

  by Todd December 21, 2014
  Congratulations Henson, you are the winner of our Anthology Giveaway! I will contact you directly so that we can get you your prize! Please keep in mind that you have twenty-four (24) hours to claim this prize or decline it if you should so choose.  I would like to thank all of the members of TheSk...
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• Giveaway: The Elder Scrolls Anthology

  by Todd December 14, 2014
  Hello all, Emer here! The Holidays are almost upon us, so I felt like surprising you all with a giveaway (and I mean everyone, as I didn't even tell the other Admins that I was doing this )!  this time around I will be giving away a copy of The Elder Scrolls: Anthology. For those of you who do not k...
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• LIVE ROLEPLAYING: A New Wasteland

  by Todd October 11, 2014
  Hello all, Emer here! Over the course of the last few months, a small group of site members have been working tirelessly to create a new group for us all to enjoy. It is my pleasure to finally bring this project into the light, as we’ve tried to keep it under wraps as best as possible. Now, without ...
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• The Weekly Lore Archive

  by Todd July 26, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here!  First of all, I would like to apologize for the irregularities in the normal weekly schedule. I've been in a bit of a time bind for the past week, but that should change come Sunday!  With that out of the way, I would like to present to you the newest addition to the Featured...
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• The Results

  by Todd July 22, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here!  As many of you know, there has been a rather large contest going on within the Character Building group. The contest is now officially over, and Character Building host Ponty has asked me to share the result with all of you! Without further ado, here they are! "Well, it's the...
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• The Blog of the Week

  by Todd July 17, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! This week Blog Host Armathyx has chosen Kyrielle's latest blog, Mercy for the Chosen (one of my new favorite Blogs, if I may add). Let's see what Armathyx has to say about this blog: What we find special about her new story, asides from her ever so poetic writing style, is th...
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• The Tips & Tricks Showcase

  by Todd July 15, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! It's time for yet another Tips & Tricks Showcase, and today Ponty has chosen The Unlimited Shouts without the Restoration Exploit by Matt Feeney. Here is what Ponty had to say about this exploit: A rather old (almost a year now) post from Matt brings us a very easy method...
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• The Character Build Showcase

  by Todd July 15, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! It's time to return to a (somewhat) normal schedule of things. In lieu of a Poll this week, I'll be posting a Character Build Showcase (it was supposed to be posted on Sunday, but Site Chat was scheduled for then). This week Character Building host Ponty has chosen The Knight ...
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• The Skyrim Blog Chat

  by Todd July 14, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! As you may have noticed from the most recent Event I posted, Chat will now become a bi-weekly event here on The Skyrim Blog!  Every other Sunday (the times may vary) you will be greeted by the chat box at the front of the page. Feel free to participate in chat if you wish, or...
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• New Hosts: Updated

  by Todd July 10, 2013
    Hello all, Emer here! First of all, I want to thank everyone who applied for Hosting positions. Your applications were all considered, and we believe we've chosen the best possible candidates for the Hosting positions. So, without further adieu, I present to you the new site Hosts! Christopher ...
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• Host Changes

  by Todd July 4, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! As many of you may have noticed, we have had several host changes since the change of hands. For those of you who haven't noticed, the current changes are as folllows: Mason and Ben C have both stepped down as Character Building Hosts. Narmis is no longer a Host of Skyrim Art...
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• The Tips and Tricks Showcase

  by Todd July 2, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! It's official. The Tips and Tricks Showcase has been Brynjolf'ed! Today, Ponty has chosen Brynjolf's quick hint on How to use Vampiric Grip in human form. Let's see what Ponty has to say about this helpful hint. Brynjolf brought us an interesting and little-known tip on how to...
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• The Weekly Poll

  by Todd July 1, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! Today's poll will pose a question that I had not really considered yes: What class will you play in ESO? While the question is a simple one, the choices are difficult to chose from! As far as I am aware, there are only four classes. The Templar- A type of paladin that focuses ...
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• The Character Build Showcase

  by Todd June 30, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! Today Ponty has picked an excellent build from the Recognized rank. The chosen build for this week is none other than Alduin's Dovahkiin by Ashi! I will let Character Building Host Ponty explain his choice. This week I decided to select the showcase from the Recognized rank, co...
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• Video of the Week

  by Todd June 29, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! This week video Host TZ has chosen "Journey to Coldharbour" as the featured video. Click the play button, watch, and enjoy!
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• The Character Build Deathmatch

  by Todd June 27, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! Today I bring you yet another Character Build Deathmatch. Character Building Host Ponty has chosen more builds for his chopping block, and their lives are in your hands! The Undead Pyromancer of the Great Swamp by Malekezeppo The Archaeologist by Christopher The Arachnid Quee...
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• The Tips & Tricks Showcase

  by Todd June 25, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! First of all, let me apologize for the Features Content schedule this week. My days were a bit off, so I posted things out of order. That being said, let's move on to this weeks Tips & Tricks Showcase! In this week's Tips & Tricks Showcase Ponty has chosen The Skill Le...
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• Character Build Showcase

  by Todd June 24, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! Today we have a very fun Build chosen by Character Building Veteran, Ponty. He has chosen The Town Drunk by Tygravius.  Here's what Ponty has to say about this interesting Build: This week I picked something a bit different for the featured build. Tygravius' Harold Boggs, the T...
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• Video of the Week

  by Todd June 23, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! For today's Video fo the Week, Video Host TZ has chosen a video which answers one of the great unanswered questions of Skyrim.  Without further adieu, I give you the Video of the Week:
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• The Character Build Deathmatch

  by Todd June 19, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here!  Today Ponty brings you another one of your beloved Character Build Deathmatches!  Below (and also to the right) you will see the candidates for your votes. Give these Builds a read and let's see who survives! Oblivion Strider by Anthony Richard Lee Garner The Legendary Swords...
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• The Blog of the Week

  by Todd June 19, 2013
  Hello all, Emer here! It's time for another Blog of the Week, and Blogs Host Armathyx has chosen Studying Abroad by The Orange Mask. Here is Armathyx's description of the Blog: This week we'd like to highlight The Orange Mask’s new blog, Studying Abroad. It’s not the latest Shakespeare in terms of w...
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• The Character Build Deathmatch

  by Todd June 13, 2013
  Hello everyone, Emer here!  It's time to spice up this week by posting my very first Character Build Deathmatch!  This week Ponty has chosen a few (un)lucky Combatants to face off in the ever-intimidating arena known as the EasyPoll widget!  Now, let's meet the Combatants: The Monk - Ysmir, Drago...
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• The Tips & Tricks Showcase

  by Todd June 11, 2013
  Hello everyone, Emer here!  After all of this time, we are finally returning to the normal schedule with Tuesday's Tips & Tricks showcase!  This week, Ponty has chosen the Dungeon Delving Guide by Dragon (a guide that I have found incredibly useful, if I may add). You'll find all four sections ...
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• Still Getting Lost?

  by Todd May 29, 2013
  Skyrim has been out for well over a year now, and many of us still seem to be getting lost amidst all the ruins, caves, and buildings that we discover.  To help solve this problem, the people over at CoolAps.com (warning, the page IS in Russian, but you can translate it!) have made an Interactive Sk...

• Mod Help and CTDs

  by Todd May 9, 2013
  These are the mods I currently have installed:  I'm getting CTDs after I start up Skyrim. I only have Dawnguard instilled, not Hearthfire or Dragonborn.  I reinstalled Skyrim today, so I have no saves yet.  Can anyone help?
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• The Song of the Dragonborn

  by Todd July 12, 2012
  In case you were wondering about what the Lyrics to The Song of the Dragonborn are (in both Draconic and English), I'll be posting them here.Draconic:Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin,Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan,Dovahkiin, fah hi...

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

  by Todd November 5, 2011
  200 years ago, the Champion of Cyrodil closed shut the jaws of Oblivion, just as the Elder Scrolls foretold. Now, in only a few days, The Dovahkiin will end the terror of the dragons and restore Skyrim to its glory. Can you believe that it is so close? Can you stand the anticipation? Can you bare...
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• After all this time...

  by Todd November 3, 2011
  Can you believe that after at least a year of waiting that Skyrim is really only one week away? Skyrim has been my main focus of attention for the last four months, at least! I have followed this site since the beginning, and it's given me a lot of information, and it's made my 754323456x more excit...
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• Smithing

  by Todd November 1, 2011
  I don't think this is a spoiler, all it is is a brief list of some of the confirmed things to do with the smithing skill. Without further ago, here's the list: Steel Smithing Arcane Blacksmith Dwarven Smithing Elven Smithing Orcish Smithing Advanced Armors Glass Smithing Daedric Smithing Ebony Smit...
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• The Dark Brotherhood

  by Todd October 28, 2011
  In this post I would like you to comment with whatever you hope to see in the Dark Brotherhood. A few things I am hoping for: 1) More Sanctuaries!: It is said that the DB has them all over Tamriel, so why should there only be one like in Oblivion? 2) Night Mother/ Sithis: I was in awe when I was ...
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• Enemies

  by Todd October 27, 2011
  Something that I haven't seen in a post yet is anything relating to the enemies we will be facing in Skyrim. What creatures do you hope make a return in Skyrim? I know I would really enjoy seeing my favorite Daedra, the Daedroth, making a return! What new things do you hope to see? I would like to s...
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• Race, Skills, Weapons, and Magic

  by Todd October 22, 2011
  We're all excited for Skyrim, and if you're as fortunate as I was, you may have even played the game for a short time, but what I'm here to ask is what Race you'll play as, what skills you'll focus on, what types of weapons you'll be using (steel, enchanted, daedric, etc.), and what type of magic yo...
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