The Cannibal
The Cannibal is a socialite with a unique taste in food. He will usually only murder someone if he thinks they contribute nothing to society and leave alone those who are business assets and allies. He is very intelligent and can brew potions to go with his meals as well as poisons for any "inconveniences" that get in his way. He is also a powerful necromancer who does not believe in letting corpses rot (don't want to leave evidence after all).
Race, Standing Stone, Skills & Stats
Name: Hannibal Lelaude
Race: Breton
Standing Stone: Lover (early), Atronach (mid-late game)
M/H/S: 60/40/0
Alignment: Social Evil
Shouts: Marked for Death, Drain Vitality, Disarm, Fire Breath, Soul Tear & Dismay
Major Skills: Speech, Conjuration & Illusion
Minor Skills: Alchemy, Sneak & One-Handed
Essential Perks (Level 60)
Speech: The Cannibal is well spoken. On top of being a silver tongue who can talk his way out of murdering someone, he is also a shrewed businessman who has a large network of contacts in Skyrim.
Haggler 1-5, Allure, Merchant, Investor, Fence & Master Trader (10)
Conjuration: The Cannibal does not believe in leaving corpses to rot. When he is done feasting, he will reanimate them to serve one final purpose before disintegrating.
Novice-Expert Conjuration, Conjuration Dual Casting, Summoner 1-2, Necromancy, Dark Souls & Twin Souls (10)
Sneak: Sometimes the Cannibal needs to get away from a scene even too hot for him, he is no warrior and prefers cunning over brute force. He will avoid open combat as often as he can.
Stealth 1-5, Backstab, Deadly Aim, Assassin's Blade, Muffled Movement, Light Foot (10)
Alchemy:The Cannibal is highly intelligent in the field of alchemy. He makes potions to enchance his own abilities and will only use poisons for those deemed "troublesome".
Alchemist 1-5, Physician, Benefactor, Poisoner, Concentrated Poison & Greenthumb (10)
Illusion:Being the intelligent person he is, the Cannibal learned quick to let others do the majority of his work for him. Why sully himself with dirty work when a frenzy spell will do just as well if not better?
Novice-Expert Illusion, Illusion Dual Casting, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting, Hypnotic Gaze, Aspect of Terror, Rage & Master of the Mind (12)
One-Handed: If all else fails, the Cannibal can fall back on his trusty dagger. He is no warrior but will use it if he is backed into a corner. He can still swing it with effective accuracy.
Armsman 1-5, Fighting Stance & Savage Strike (7)
Gear
Weapons: Valdr's Lucky Dagger (early), Mehrunes Razor (mid), Blade of Woe (end)
Apparel: Fine Clothes (Brown variant; same as Maven Black-Briar), Ring of Namira, amulet and circlet of choice (optional)
Potions/Poisons:
Healthy Warrior (Bear Claws, Canis Root & Wheat)
Neuro Toxin (Human Flesh, Imp Stool & Scathecraw)
Elemental Resistance (Dragon's Tongue, Hawk Beak & Snowberries)
Physical Invigoration (Boar Tusk, Giant's Toe & Lavender)
Deadly Toxin (Imp Stool, Scathecraw & Skeever Tail)
Magical Dualist (Tundra Cotton & Void Salts)
Rejuvenation (Blue Mountain Flower, Charred Skeever Hide & Mudcrab Chitin)
Main Factions
Civil War: After your little stunt in Jehanna, you will be damned to ever return to High Rock. The Imperials will sell you out in a heartbeat if they learn of your crime and will avoid that by joining the Stormcloaks.
Main Quest: Even though you don't care about your destiny as Dragonborn, you see Alduin as troublesome and will do what you can to put an end to him.
Companions: You could join them if you want to receive One-Handed training from Athis, but is not really worth it otherwise. Optional.
College of Winterhold: For the sake of learning better illusion and necromancy spells, the College is a must.
Thieves Guild: Joining the guild would be a benefit to build your business relations across Skyrim as well as give you access to fences who will buy any stolen goods you obtain.
Dark Brotherhood: Not required but highly recommended for the aesthetic of this character.
Bards College: Recommended for the invaluable Speech training.
Dawnguard/Volkihar: You do not need to do this questline, however if you do choose, you have no desire to ever become a vampire.
Side & Daedric Quests
The Taste of Death: Help Eola clear out Namira's worshipping ground and bring her a meal for the celebration party.
Forsworn Conspiracy: To you, Madanach is useful and you will unleash him upon the world to unknowingly do your bidding.
A Return to Your Roots: Complete the research a legendary alchemist.
The White Phial: Retrieve a legendary artifact to fulfill a dying alchemist’s final wish.
Discerning the Transmundane: Receive Hermeaus Mora's gift and choose the path of Shadow.
The Heart of Dibella: Find the Temple of Dibellas newest Sybil
Black Book Quests
Epistolary Acumen: Through the knowledge of the first of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Dragonborn Flame ability, which summons a Fire Wyrm for 60 seconds if a target dies from your Fire Breath shout.
Filament and Filigree: Through the knowledge of the second of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Secret of Arcana power, making all spells cost nothing for 30 seconds.
The Hidden Twilight: Through the knowledge of the third of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Mora's Boon power, restoring your magicka, health & stamina by 1000 each.
The Sallow Regent: Through the knowledge of the fourth of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Seeker of Sorcery ability, permanently making all your magic skills 10% more effective and enchantments 10% more powerful.
The Winds of Change: Through the knowledge of the fifth of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Lover's Insight ability, granting you 10% more damage and 10% better prices from female NPCs.
Untold Legends: Through the knowledge of the sixth and final Black Book, you will elect to receive the Black Market power, which summons a Dremora merchant you can barter with for 15 seconds.
Back Story
The Cannibal was born in Jehanna, High Rock. His father was a shrewd and respected nobleman while his mother was the court wizard serving for the leader of the city. He grew up in a fairly good life. He learned about illusion magic and alchemy from his mother and was being groomed by his father to be a politician of his caliber when he reached adulthood.
One night, the Cannibal was woken up by his father and was told to get dressed. He was led outside and he and his father left in a carriage. About 20 minutes later, they reached the other side of town to an unassuming house. He was led inside and they headed to the basement where he was shocked to see someone tied up to an altar by his mother. Overhead was a statue of the Daedric Lord, Namira. His father revealed that he comes from a long line of cannibals who worship Namira. He continued on to say that if he was to follow in his father’s footsteps, he had to kill the victim in front of him. He recognized the man as a political rival of his fathers, someone he also did not like at all. The Cannibal took the dagger his mother gave him and in one quick stab to the heart, the man was dead.
His father was pleased and offered him the first bite. Hesitant at first, the Cannibal ripped open the stab wound and tore off a piece of flesh from the body. The taste was mesmerizing. He dug in deep and started consuming the man’s flesh like a wild animal. His father had to yank him back to control himself. His father warned him that what he was doing here was to never leave the room. It was their family’s secret and would remain as such. The Cannibal, still under the influence of the flesh, acknowledged his father and told him he would never tell anyone.
The Cannibal was able to keep his secret from everyone for many years. It was difficult but he kept it to himself even long after his parents passed away. He kept his low profile going, being as good at his work as a politician as his father was. Then one fateful day, his life changed forever. He was walking the streets when he walked by a young woman. He got that feeling again and this time was unrelenting in its desire. The Cannibal snatched her when no one was looking at took her down a dark alley and slit her throat. He feasted on her uncontrollably until the guards began to hear him. When they caught him and tried to make an arrest, the Cannibal fled. He went home, grabbed a few essential items, and went out the back door and up the eastern mountains into Skyrim. He knew he could never return to High Rock. He had to start a new life in Skyrim and keep as low of a profile as possible. He travelled for days until he ran into a skirmish between Imperial and Stormcloak soldiers and was arrested and carted to Helgen.
Playstyle
The Cannibal plays like the fusion of an assassin, merchant, mystic and necromancer combined into one. You learned from your mistake in High Rock that you cannot publically kill people and especially not feed on them so he will not do it openly. If you must feed, take a walk across Skyrim and find a bandit too bold for his own good. The Cannibal hates necromancers even though he is one himself. He hates them because he does not like them spoiling perfectly good corpses to feast on. Once you have sated your appitite, you can then use the corpse you just feasted on as a temporary ally. You do not want to use the Dead Thrall spell as you do not want corpses following you back into town. You will sell off any loot you pick up from those you kill and keep close business ties to every merchant in Skyrim. Aside from that, the world is your oyster, or in this case freshly killed corpse. Do with it as you will.
What are your thoughts? Let me know what you think in the comments.
The Cannibal
The Cannibal is a socialite with a unique taste in food. He will usually only murder someone if he thinks they contribute nothing to society and leave alone those who are business assets and allies. He is very intelligent and can brew potions to go with his meals as well as poisons for any "inconveniences" that get in his way. He is also a powerful necromancer who does not believe in letting corpses rot (don't want to leave evidence after all).
Race, Standing Stone, Skills & Stats
Name: Hannibal Lelaude
Race: Breton
Standing Stone: Lover (early), Atronach (mid-late game)
M/H/S: 60/40/0
Alignment: Social Evil
Shouts: Marked for Death, Drain Vitality, Disarm, Fire Breath, Soul Tear & Dismay
Major Skills: Speech, Conjuration & Illusion
Minor Skills: Alchemy, Sneak & One-Handed
Essential Perks (Level 60)
Speech: The Cannibal is well spoken. On top of being a silver tongue who can talk his way out of murdering someone, he is also a shrewed businessman who has a large network of contacts in Skyrim.
Haggler 1-5, Allure, Merchant, Investor, Fence & Master Trader (10)
Conjuration: The Cannibal does not believe in leaving corpses to rot. When he is done feasting, he will reanimate them to serve one final purpose before disintegrating.
Novice-Expert Conjuration, Conjuration Dual Casting, Summoner 1-2, Necromancy, Dark Souls & Twin Souls (10)
Sneak: Sometimes the Cannibal needs to get away from a scene even too hot for him, he is no warrior and prefers cunning over brute force. He will avoid open combat as often as he can.
Stealth 1-5, Backstab, Deadly Aim, Assassin's Blade, Muffled Movement, Light Foot (10)
Alchemy:The Cannibal is highly intelligent in the field of alchemy. He makes potions to enchance his own abilities and will only use poisons for those deemed "troublesome".
Alchemist 1-5, Physician, Benefactor, Poisoner, Concentrated Poison & Greenthumb (10)
Illusion:Being the intelligent person he is, the Cannibal learned quick to let others do the majority of his work for him. Why sully himself with dirty work when a frenzy spell will do just as well if not better?
Novice-Expert Illusion, Illusion Dual Casting, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting, Hypnotic Gaze, Aspect of Terror, Rage & Master of the Mind (12)
One-Handed: If all else fails, the Cannibal can fall back on his trusty dagger. He is no warrior but will use it if he is backed into a corner. He can still swing it with effective accuracy.
Armsman 1-5, Fighting Stance & Savage Strike (7)
Gear
Weapons: Valdr's Lucky Dagger (early), Mehrunes Razor (mid), Blade of Woe (end)
Apparel: Fine Clothes (Brown variant; same as Maven Black-Briar), Ring of Namira, amulet and circlet of choice (optional)
Potions/Poisons:
Healthy Warrior (Bear Claws, Canis Root & Wheat)
Neuro Toxin (Human Flesh, Imp Stool & Scathecraw)
Elemental Resistance (Dragon's Tongue, Hawk Beak & Snowberries)
Physical Invigoration (Boar Tusk, Giant's Toe & Lavender)
Deadly Toxin (Imp Stool, Scathecraw & Skeever Tail)
Magical Dualist (Tundra Cotton & Void Salts)
Rejuvenation (Blue Mountain Flower, Charred Skeever Hide & Mudcrab Chitin)
Main Factions
Civil War: After your little stunt in Jehanna, you will be damned to ever return to High Rock. The Imperials will sell you out in a heartbeat if they learn of your crime and will avoid that by joining the Stormcloaks.
Main Quest: Even though you don't care about your destiny as Dragonborn, you see Alduin as troublesome and will do what you can to put an end to him.
Companions: You could join them if you want to receive One-Handed training from Athis, but is not really worth it otherwise. Optional.
College of Winterhold: For the sake of learning better illusion and necromancy spells, the College is a must.
Thieves Guild: Joining the guild would be a benefit to build your business relations across Skyrim as well as give you access to fences who will buy any stolen goods you obtain.
Dark Brotherhood: Not required but highly recommended for the aesthetic of this character.
Bards College: Recommended for the invaluable Speech training.
Dawnguard/Volkihar: You do not need to do this questline, however if you do choose, you have no desire to ever become a vampire.
Side & Daedric Quests
The Taste of Death: Help Eola clear out Namira's worshipping ground and bring her a meal for the celebration party.
Forsworn Conspiracy: To you, Madanach is useful and you will unleash him upon the world to unknowingly do your bidding.
A Return to Your Roots: Complete the research a legendary alchemist.
The White Phial: Retrieve a legendary artifact to fulfill a dying alchemist’s final wish.
Discerning the Transmundane: Receive Hermeaus Mora's gift and choose the path of Shadow.
The Heart of Dibella: Find the Temple of Dibellas newest Sybil
Black Book Quests
Epistolary Acumen: Through the knowledge of the first of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Dragonborn Flame ability, which summons a Fire Wyrm for 60 seconds if a target dies from your Fire Breath shout.
Filament and Filigree: Through the knowledge of the second of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Secret of Arcana power, making all spells cost nothing for 30 seconds.
The Hidden Twilight: Through the knowledge of the third of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Mora's Boon power, restoring your magicka, health & stamina by 1000 each.
The Sallow Regent: Through the knowledge of the fourth of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Seeker of Sorcery ability, permanently making all your magic skills 10% more effective and enchantments 10% more powerful.
The Winds of Change: Through the knowledge of the fifth of the six Black Books, you will elect to receive the Lover's Insight ability, granting you 10% more damage and 10% better prices from female NPCs.
Untold Legends: Through the knowledge of the sixth and final Black Book, you will elect to receive the Black Market power, which summons a Dremora merchant you can barter with for 15 seconds.
Back Story
The Cannibal was born in Jehanna, High Rock. His father was a shrewd and respected nobleman while his mother was the court wizard serving for the leader of the city. He grew up in a fairly good life. He learned about illusion magic and alchemy from his mother and was being groomed by his father to be a politician of his caliber when he reached adulthood.
One night, the Cannibal was woken up by his father and was told to get dressed. He was led outside and he and his father left in a carriage. About 20 minutes later, they reached the other side of town to an unassuming house. He was led inside and they headed to the basement where he was shocked to see someone tied up to an altar by his mother. Overhead was a statue of the Daedric Lord, Namira. His father revealed that he comes from a long line of cannibals who worship Namira. He continued on to say that if he was to follow in his father’s footsteps, he had to kill the victim in front of him. He recognized the man as a political rival of his fathers, someone he also did not like at all. The Cannibal took the dagger his mother gave him and in one quick stab to the heart, the man was dead.
His father was pleased and offered him the first bite. Hesitant at first, the Cannibal ripped open the stab wound and tore off a piece of flesh from the body. The taste was mesmerizing. He dug in deep and started consuming the man’s flesh like a wild animal. His father had to yank him back to control himself. His father warned him that what he was doing here was to never leave the room. It was their family’s secret and would remain as such. The Cannibal, still under the influence of the flesh, acknowledged his father and told him he would never tell anyone.
The Cannibal was able to keep his secret from everyone for many years. It was difficult but he kept it to himself even long after his parents passed away. He kept his low profile going, being as good at his work as a politician as his father was. Then one fateful day, his life changed forever. He was walking the streets when he walked by a young woman. He got that feeling again and this time was unrelenting in its desire. The Cannibal snatched her when no one was looking at took her down a dark alley and slit her throat. He feasted on her uncontrollably until the guards began to hear him. When they caught him and tried to make an arrest, the Cannibal fled. He went home, grabbed a few essential items, and went out the back door and up the eastern mountains into Skyrim. He knew he could never return to High Rock. He had to start a new life in Skyrim and keep as low of a profile as possible. He travelled for days until he ran into a skirmish between Imperial and Stormcloak soldiers and was arrested and carted to Helgen.
Playstyle
The Cannibal plays like the fusion of an assassin, merchant, mystic and necromancer combined into one. You learned from your mistake in High Rock that you cannot publically kill people and especially not feed on them so he will not do it openly. If you must feed, take a walk across Skyrim and find a bandit too bold for his own good. The Cannibal hates necromancers even though he is one himself. He hates them because he does not like them spoiling perfectly good corpses to feast on. Once you have sated your appitite, you can then use the corpse you just feasted on as a temporary ally. You do not want to use the Dead Thrall spell as you do not want corpses following you back into town. You will sell off any loot you pick up from those you kill and keep close business ties to every merchant in Skyrim. Aside from that, the world is your oyster, or in this case freshly killed corpse. Do with it as you will.
What are your thoughts? Let me know what you think in the comments.
