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Roleplaying The Elder Scrolls
Welcome to Roleplaying, a group to share and discuss everything that makes our characters special. Characters from all Elder Scrolls games are welcome.

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- Last updated September 14, 2017

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Last Post by mitch blatt

December 28, 2020

The Roleplaying Help Thread

It's been a good long while (almost 3 years!) since we've had a new RP help thread, and as it seems a new one is in demand this seems like as good a time as any to start one.
This is the place to ask any questions about roleplaying in any Elder Scrolls g...
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Last Post by Tolveor

May 10, 2018

The Basics of Roleplaying

Hello My Hatchlings Dragon here with the first article of the group. After much deliberation I figured that I should start from the beginning and examine what exactly is roleplay, and the basics of every roleplay from beginning to end. While most of these...
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Last Post by Zonnonn

May 23, 2017

Quick Jump Into Roleplaying

Hey everyone, ZonnoSpark here.
Some people find the concept of roleplaying intimidating. With profiles and guides as detailed as we have here, many people might think it's hard to participate. That's why ZonnoSpark has compiled a list of discussions an...
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Last Post by AllSpark

November 7, 2016

Skyrim Roleplaying - Please read before posting

Hello dear reader, ZonnoSpark here, to welcome you to the Roleplaying group, the place of TamrielVault where you can find everything and anything related to roleplaying in Skyrim, character profiles and roleplaying guides.

To keep this group as...
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Last Post by Mook

March 7, 2020

Profile: Faire (Vanquisher)

Name: Faire
Race: Best guess is a Falmer (Betrayed) shaman dam, a sacrificial Altmer sire.Age/Birthsign: Born far from the Light of any star First Seed 4E 30. Found the Lord stone.
Appearance: Stature and appearance of a scrawny round shouldered Altme...
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Last Post by Brandon

February 25, 2020

Profile: Gwynara

The term 'witch' to me brings to mind the image of a woman who is forced to live on the edges of society. Many of the people within said society would still come to her for cures. However as soon as the plague breaks out she is the first to be burned at t...
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Last Post by Sotek

February 19, 2020

Profile: Hasir, Family, Friends and Enemies

Here is a guide to my main character in Call of the Wolf and his family, friends and enemies.

Name: Hasir
Sex: Male ... more
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Last Post by mitch blatt

January 26, 2020

Discussion: Roleplaying a Vampire

So Vampires in Skyrim are kinda lame. Especially since Dawnguard removed the Stage 4 drawback of getting attacked on sight. why even feed now? you know the thing Vampires do to stay sane and powerfull in any other game or series. you dont feel l...
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Last Post by Paws

August 21, 2019

Discussion: The Pantheon Challenge

The Pantheon Challenge

This Challenge is focused around the Aedra and Daedra. You will receive a blessing which will open up certain perk trees and powers for you to build an unique and interesting character.

You will not be able to take...
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Last Post by Hasir

August 3, 2019

How do you play an "evil" character?

I have had a really interesting idea for a character build, but I always stumble shortly after starting my Skyrim playthrough.
Background (limited): My character is egotistical (boastful), narcissistic (loves self), and conceited (superior). T...
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Last Post by Paws

June 20, 2019

The Interrogation of Farkas

This interview I had with the Farkas of Ilani's A Good Man Goes to War took on a life of its own. I think we both just followed in its wake, pleasantly surprised, wondering where it would lead us xD

Flickering flames from the torches on the walls made ...
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Last Post by Tenebrous

June 5, 2019

An Interview with Valilenya Elsinaan

This interview I had with Tenebrous and his character, Valilienya Elsinaan, is a slight departure from previous projects in that it's very meta-game. I'll let Tenebrous explain :D
Onto the interview...

I'd heard a rumour that a young, wealthy Altmer ...
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Last Post by Duvain

May 29, 2019

Character Class Analysis: Sorcerer

Sorcerers create magic the way a poet creates poems, with inborn talent honed by practice. They have no books, no mentors, no theories—just raw power that they direct at will. -D&D 3.5 handbook.

What is the class and role of a S...
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Last Post by tirrene

May 25, 2019

Profile: Jotun the Steady-Handed

Dossier: Jotun the Steady-Handed
From the desk of Commander Maro, filed under “Threat level: mild” All files are subject to alterations, should the need arise.

Artist's approximation... more
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Last Post by Paws

March 4, 2019

Profile: Spèir

This is my Character Crusade Unbound Roleplay Workshop character and as such has a different profile format from my other characters.

Age: 31... more
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

January 28, 2019

Profile: Walks-In-Darkness

This page is more of a personal reminder of my ever changing character, hopefully it'll function as an anchor as well so I don't stray too far off the idea. Don't be surprised if the information below changes a lot, though.

Details
Name: Walks-I...
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

January 28, 2019

Profile: Hides-In-Shadow

This is my original version of the "Walks-In-Darkness family tree" consisting of Walks-In-Darkness and Hunts-The-Night. Like them, this character will change but likely the least of all, as he has existed for the longest and his story is ti...
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Last Post by Ebonslayer

January 28, 2019

Profile: Hunts-The-Night

I decided to make a character profile on my new (and first) ESO character. Like my Walks-In-Darkness profile expect this to change quite a bit except its because I'm getting new gear and such.

Details
Name: Hunts-The-Night
Aliases: Ebonslay...
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Last Post by Justiciar Thorien

December 31, 2018

A Roleplayer's Copybook: The Lazy Bard Challenge

This is the journal thing I've mentioned in Vezrabuto's discussion that some people liked, so I decided to share. It's rather simple and untaxing, if somewhat nerdy, and easy to do even if you happen to be lazy, busy, lacking confidence in your writing sk...
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Last Post by Vezrabuto

November 10, 2018

Profile: Agrippa Cecades

Fear can drive a man to do unimaginable Things.
BasicsName: Agrippa Cecades Sex: Male Race: Imperial Class: ConjurerAlignment: Chaotic Neutral Titles: Scholar of the Arcane University, Hermaeus Mora's Champion, Apprentice of the College of Winterh...
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Last Post by Justiciar Thorien

October 16, 2018

Discussion: The Grimoire Challenge

For context ---> https://tamrielvault.com/groups/topic/view/group_id/7/topic_id/9772 Im still open for new ideas and changes but up to now this is the Final Draft.

Pick any Race you like.

You can choose 2 Novice Spells as Cantrips meaning you ...
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Last Post by Zonnonn

October 9, 2018

Underlying Motivations in Roleplaying

On Character Motivations AKA Get Off Your High Horse
Crusaders, priests, cultists, monks--The Elder Scrolls is full of characters devoted to a cause. They fight against those they view as heretics, protecting their views and their gods. However, as we can...
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Last Post by Zonnonn

October 2, 2018

Profile : Kavan

I've featured this character enough in my photo posts and such I thought it was about time I make him a profile.
Last Name: Boucher
Middle Name: Not Available
First Name: Kavan... more
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Last Post by The Sunflower Manual

September 21, 2018

Faction Profile: Ambarro and Diia's Roaring Thunder Databook

Soooo... this is the Roleplaying corner. I've never been here before!
My main work here in the Tamriel Vault is Roaring Thunder, Hissing Lightning, an ongoing story that's garnered its share of readers, but it's becoming increasingly inaccessible because...
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Last Post by Zonnonn

September 21, 2018

Profile: Veezah

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Full Name: Vezaah Brag
Aliases: The cute one
Sex: Male... more

mitch blatt replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
I just got Ps4 SE for the holidays. Anyone have clothing mod recommendations for a vampire? Any way to get a robe that has an unequippable hood (the cape that comes with the vanilla hooded robes clips into necklaces, plus it breaks immersion to wear the h...
- December 28, 2020
Duvain replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Jake you 've probably started with your build but I 'll give a quick rundown on how I would go about it in my playthrough.
1) Alternate start gives an option to start off as a vampire if you use mods. That being said I would make the main focus of my RP ...
- October 14, 2020
Jake Johnson replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Going on my Jakben Imbel build, I have questions about vampires:
First, does it matter if Jakben becomes a vampire via Harkon or getting exposed to a regular vampire's Drain Life spell? (What changes, based on the choice.)
Second, I planned to make Jakb...
- October 12, 2020
Legion replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Jake Johnson said:
I just thought of doing an RP based on Jakben Imbel, or possibly a descendant of his.

Becoming a vampire? No problem - I can do it through Dawnguard.
Finding a place to live? Again, no problem - I can buy Proudspi...
- October 11, 2020
Jake Johnson replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
I just thought of doing an RP based on Jakben Imbel, or possibly a descendant of his.

Becoming a vampire? No problem - I can do it through Dawnguard.
Finding a place to live? Again, no problem - I can buy Proudspire (In TES: Oblivion...
- October 11, 2020
mitch blatt replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Mr. said:
@mitch blatt it's certainly harder, and I think it depends on the skill. If you're a mage, you can train conjuration and alteration in the school and roleplay that it's you studying the craft (I don't remember how the system works, but I think ...
- August 7, 2020
Mr. replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
@mitch blatt it's certainly harder, and I think it depends on the skill. If you're a mage, you can train conjuration and alteration in the school and roleplay that it's you studying the craft (I don't remember how the system works, but I think for destruc...
- August 6, 2020
mitch blatt replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Is it possible for non-crafting skill grinding to be immersive?
- August 6, 2020
Incanus Olorin replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Andro Rykus said:
Im not sure how many of you are familiar with Avatar the Last Airbender, but for those that are... I am working on monk qyatso build and i am going to roleplay it pretty seriously. Im just not sure what combat skills he will use. Im goi...
- August 5, 2020
mitch blatt replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Andro Rykus said:
Im not sure how many of you are familiar with Avatar the Last Airbender, but for those that are... I am working on monk qyatso build and i am going to roleplay it pretty seriously. Im just not sure what combat skills he will use. Im goi...
- August 3, 2020
Andro Rykus replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Im not sure how many of you are familiar with Avatar the Last Airbender, but for those that are... I am working on monk qyatso build and i am going to roleplay it pretty seriously. Im just not sure what combat skills he will use. Im going to be casting ca...
- July 13, 2020
Mr. replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
You're welcome, Incanus. And don't worry, if you want to join the Discord, you don't have to be a mega-geek or anything like that. We talk about other games too, and some shows and movies. It's always good to see our community grow.
If I share my playthr...
- March 30, 2020
Incanus Olorin replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Ps to Mr. Edd: I would definitely be interested to read about this new playthrough of yours, if you’re planning to share it somewhere!
- March 29, 2020
Incanus Olorin replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Thank you very much Mr. Edd!

“A strategy you can use is to only play a quest until a point where things aren't resolved” so simple... and yet so brilliant. This definitely allows me to play through many more quests than I anticipated and to feel like I...
- March 29, 2020
Mr. replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
Hello Incanus Olorin, and welcome to the Vault. We're still active, though a few parts are more active than others (blogs and ESO are our main hubs of activity today). We are also very active on our Discord, feel free to join us: https://tamrielvault.com/...
- March 29, 2020
Incanus Olorin replied to Zonnonn's discussion The Roleplaying Help Thread in the group Roleplaying:
How to roleplay a truly evil character?

Hello! I don’t think there’s anyone still using this forum, but from what I’ve seen people in Quora or other forums aren’t as knowledgable about Skyrim as those in the Tamriel Vault, so I will try to get an answe...
- March 29, 2020
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Mook posted a new discussion Profile: Faire (Vanquisher) in the group Roleplaying:
Name: Faire
Race: Best guess is a Falmer (Betrayed) shaman dam, a sacrificial Altmer sire.Age/Birthsign: Born far from the Light of any star First Seed 4E 30. Found the Lord stone.
Appearance: Stature and appearance of a scrawny round shouldered Altme...
- March 7, 2020
Brandon replied to Brandon's discussion Profile: Gwynara in the group Roleplaying:
Morthal has a great atmosphere, shame there is usually so little reason to spend some more time there. Good idea about using Benor to get set up, he fulfills a somewhat similar role as Amerion did in Wayrest. Might actually be quite appropriate figure to ...
- February 25, 2020
Mook replied to Brandon's discussion Profile: Gwynara in the group Roleplaying:
I think Morthal is a great place to start for a fringe alchemist, or a necromancer neophyte, and a good place to get some restoration pratice under their belt while roaming the swamps. If they don't think all Nords stink, Benor makes an accomodating...
- February 23, 2020
Mook liked Brandon's discussion Profile: Gwynara
- February 23, 2020

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Justiciar Thorien · June 19, 2016

I'll find one with a smell you'll love. I'll cleanse you all! For the glory of the Aldmeri Dominion!
Golden Fool · June 19, 2016

Thorien, I thought I told you to keep that soap to yourself.
Justiciar Thorien · June 19, 2016

Not going to hug them, gonna bathe themXD They smell of wet dogs and have fleas))
shadowofnirn00 · June 10, 2016

Can someone, for the love of god, PLEASE revive the faction roleplay? It had such great potential, and was a freaking blast! So please someone do something about that.
Justiciar Thorien · June 1, 2016

Oh, I know you'll make the new one a thousand times better)) There's no limit to perfection)
The Long-Chapper · June 1, 2016

Never mind, actually deleted it. I will make it beautiful again... LOL, I cried when I saws it lasts. Ouch pitifulness. Sorry Thorien.
Justiciar Thorien · May 25, 2016

Actually, Lissette, I've been using it as an example while working on my own folks' profiles... For that's the most interesting-looking profile I've found...
The Long-Chapper · May 25, 2016

Blah, I need to update Albee's profile. It is quite crappy now. I needs to buildify it.
Justiciar Thorien · May 13, 2016

Ah, Fawn's Altmer, cool))
Justiciar Thorien · May 4, 2016

You definitely succeeded)
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