One busy Friday afternoon, on the 17th of August 2022, I was rushing to get back to work following lunch when I notice this little girl playing with her rubber ball on the street. She couldn’t be no more than 5 years old. Suddenly, she accidently flung her ball into the street into passing traffic she unfortunately dove into an oncoming car to get her ball back. I jumped in to save her. I got hit and blackout. When I woke up, I found myself riding a carriage in an all too familiar setting. A setting I have seen hundreds of times. It’s Skyrim. I am in a fucking game. How the hell did I end up here?
It’s no mistaking it. I am in Skyrim and I am heading for the headman's axe. Hmm. I wonder if it’s gonna play out the same way…yup. Here comes Alduin. Only difference was I couldn’t tell what race I was. Definitely not a Argonian or a Khajiit don’t feel like I have a tail. Either Human or Elf then. Once I got my hands unbound, I will check…...I am a Dark Elf. Damn. I was a black man in my previous life have to live through discrimination now I am a Dark Elf about to go through that same discrimination. Well at least I got powers and I am gonna lived a long life. At least 200 years. Now if I am gonna live in this world, I need a profession.
Gonna be a Sellsword what else. However though, it turns out sellswords have ranks similar to Army ranks back in the real world. They are:
LOW RANKS
- Enlisted – bestowed after registration at the inn in any town or city.
- Private – Must do 5 bounties. Keep bounty receipts for proof of completion.
- Lance Corporal – must do 10 bounties 5 of which have already been completed. Keep all receipts for proof of completion.
- Corporal – must do 20 bounties 10 of which have already been completed. Keep receipts for proof of completion.
HIGH RANKS
- Sergeant- must do 30 bounties 20 of which have already been completed. Keep receipts for proof of completion.
- Lieutenant – must do 50 bounties 30 of which have already been completed. Keep receipts for proof of completion.
- Captain - must do 75 bounties 50 of which have already been completed. Keep receipts for proof of completion. That is the highest rank you can go.
Also, you get to choose your class upon registering. They are based on the standing stones you choose just outside Riverwood. These are:
Rogues – these are duel wielding Dagger users that are also Adept at using a bows and short swords. They can be promoted based on the skills you have acquired . These are:
- Assassin – if you upon reaching level 30 in one handed and choose increase speed when dual wielding. Level 30 in Archery and choose eagle eye and level 30 in sneak and choose back stab. (Join the Dark Brotherhood for further promotion)
- Nightblade – if upon reaching level 30 in one handed you choose increase critical for swords and daggers level 30 in Archery and choose critical shot and level 30 in sneak and choose muffle movement and gain level 30 illusion magic. (Join the vampires for further promotion)
- Thief – if upon reaching level 30 in one handed you choose increase speed when dual wielding level 30 in sneak and choose muffle movement level 30 in pickpocketing and just increase chance of successful pickpocketing and level 30 in lockpicking and just get one point in the skill tree. (Join the Thieves’Guild for further promotion).
Wizard – these are powerful magic users. They can promoted based on the skills you choose. These are:
- Elemental mage – if upon reaching level 30 in the destruction School. The wizard must choose either fire, shock or ice. (Join the college of winterhold for further promotion)
- Conjurer – if upon reaching level 30 in the Conjuration School the wizard must choose between Summoning or Necromancy. (Join Vampires for further promotion)
- Illusionist – of upon reaching level 30 in the Illusion School the wizard must increase the power of their illusions and must choose between green spells or red spells. (Join Vampires if green spells or Dark brotherhood if red spells for further promotion)
- Clerics – wizards skilled in healing and illusion magic (green spells) gain promotion to this class upon reaching level 30 in both illusion and restoration magic. (Join the Dawnguard for further promotion)
- Battle-Mage – wizards skilled in light armor, destruction magic and one-handed. Gains promotion to this class upon reaching level 30 in light armor, destruction magic and one-handed. (Join vampires or Imperials for further promotion)
Fighter – these are skilled warriors that are Adept at using all weapons except staff. They can be promoted based on the skills you choose. These are:
- Swordsman – these are 2 handed swordsman/woman clothed in light armor. Those of the fighter class gains promotion to this class after achieving level 30 in both light armor and 2 handed. They are also skilled blacksmiths. (Join the Stormcloaks or for further promotion)
- Knight – these are fighters clothed in heavy armor wielding a sword and shield. Fighters gain promotion to this class after reaching level 30 in 1 handed, heavy armor and shield. (Join the Imperials or Companions for further promotion)
- Berserker – these are wielders of either dual wielding axes or maces, or they wield hammers or battle axes. To gain promotion to this class fighters must gain level 30 in 1 handed, 2 handed and light or heavy armor. (Join Dawnguard or Stromcloaks for further promotion)
After I leveled up and became ready to change class it had to be done at the Jarl’s Home at their enchanting table. You receive a neckless with your class and a ring with your profession rank. Each rank up most done at the table in any jarl’s home. However, I was told that upon reaching level 50 if not in a guild, I would have to commit to serving one jarl and live in that Jarl’s city. Which was good, it gives me sometime to decide on whether to join a guild or join a jarl’s military.
So let my journey in the world of tameriel begins.
Guilds
IMPERIALS - RANKS
- Auxiliary – must obtain the rank of captain as a Sellsword in order to be considered for the mission for promotion to this rank.
- Quaestor – must complete 100 bounties before taking part in the battle for Whiterun.
- Praefect – must complete 120 bounties before taking part in the battle for Fort Dunstad
- Tribune – must complete 130 bounties before taking part in the battle for Fort Greenwall
- Legate – must complete 150 bounties before taking part in the rescue from Fort Kastav
IMPERIALS – CLASSES
Knight – this class has 3 sub-classes and 1 master class one can be promoted into after joining the Imperial Army’s Magic Division. These are:
- Fulminea del Cavaliere – Knights gains promotion to the class after reaching level 60 in destruction magic and applying perk points to lightening spells only. They are also given a lightening spell sword and lightening resistant shield. Must also be at the rank of Praefect before promotion. Must also learn the defensive move lightening Cloak.
- Fuoco del Cavaliere – same as Fulminea but focuses on fire. Must learn Flame Cloak.
- Ghiaccio di Cavaliere – same as the others but focuses on ice. Must learn Ice Cloak.
- Arcimago Cavaliere – Is promoted from one of the 3 sub classes. Must be level 80 in destruction magic 80 in one handed and 80 in shield and a master of all 3 elements. Must be Tribune before promotion.
A Knight who decides to join the regular army division has 2 classes. They are:
- Guardia – They are Knights that focuses on shield techniques. Must reach level 60 in shielding and must develop the Deadly bash technique. Must be Praefect before promotion.
- Palazzone – They are promoted from Guardia they focus on both sword and shield techniques. Must improve blocking to level 80 and raises one handed to level 80. Must be Tribune before promotion.
Battle-mage – This class has 3 sub classes and 2 master classes. These classes are:
- Tempesta – These are Sword or Axe wielding magic users who are level 60 in destruction magic and skilled in shock magic. Their one-handed level is 60. Battle-mages must be of the rank Praefect and must master chain-lightening.
- Fusa(female)/Fuso(male) - same as Tempesta. Must learn Fireball
- Congelato – same as Tempesta. Must learn Ice Storm.
- Spadaccino Magico – These are magic sword masters who achieved level 80 in both destruction magic and one handed. Must be the rank of tribune before promotion.
- Arciere Magico – there are magic axe masters achieving level 80 in destruction magic and one-handed. Must be the rank of Tribune.
STROMCLOAKS - RANKS
- Unblooded – same as Imperials
- Ice-Veins – same as Imperials
- Bone-Breaker – same as Imperials
- Snow-Hammer – same as Imperials
- Stormblade – same as Imperials
- Battle-Maiden – must complete 200 bounties and be the Thane of Eastmarch before the final battle. (Female characters only)
STROMCLOAKS – CLASSES
Berserker – This has 6 classes. 3 sub classes and 3 master classes. Each class represents 1 of 3 melee weapons available in Skyrim. These are:
- Sverd – These are sword beast which has a one-handed level of 60. Must be of the rank Ice-Veins for promotion.
- Sverddyr – these are sword monsters who have a one-handed level of 80. Must be of the rank Snow-Hammer and must train Unrelenting Force Shout to its final stage.
- Yxa – These are battle axe wielder with a 2 handed level of 60. Must be rank Ice-Veins for promotion.
- Axardyr – These are battle axe beast of 2 handed level 80. Must be rank Snow-Hammer and must train Unrelenting Force to its final stage
- Hamri – these are hammer wielding beast at 2 handed level 60. Must be at the rank Ice-Veins for promotion.
- Hamardyr – these are hammer wielding gods on the battle field with level 80 2 handed skill. Must be rank Snow-Hammer and must train Unrelenting Force to its final stage.
Swordsman – this has 3 classes. These are:
- Faktare – these are swordsmen with a level of 30 in two-handed and 30 in blacksmithing. Must be rank Unblooded before promotion. Also, must have the first stage of the unrelenting force shout.
- Sverdhelgen – these are sword saints with a level of 60 in 2 handed and 60 in blacksmithing. Must be rank Bone-Breaker before promotion and must know the second stage of unrelenting force.
- Sverdkonge – these are sword kings with a 2 handed level of 80 and level 80 blacksmithing. Must use ebony great sword, must be rank Snow-Hammer and must know the final stage of unrelenting force for promotion.
DARK BROTHERHOOD- RANKS
- Murderer - must obtain the rank of captain as a Sellsword in order to be considered for the mission for promotion to this rank.
- Slayer - must murder 20 people 1 of which must be a contract killing by either the guild or bounty. After which, complete the Main quest Mourning Never comes for promotion
- Eliminator - must murder 40 people without being seen. If caught once reset the count. After which, complete Bound Until Death for promotion.
- Executioner - must murder 80 people as bloodly and mercilessly as possible. After which, complete Breaching Security for promotion.
- Silencer – Complete Death Incarnate and Kill Commander Maro for promotion.
- Listener - finish the guild questline with 160 murders to your name. (In other words, don’t return back to the sanctuary until 160 murders have been completed).
DARK BROTHERHOOD- CLASSES
Assassin – this has 2 sub classes and 2 master classes. These are:
- Sheshou – they are skilled with the bow having a level of 60 in Archery and 60 in sneak. Must be Slayer before promotion
- Sniper – Master archers having a skill level of 80 in Archery 80 in sneak. Must be an Executioner before promotion.
- Cike – they are skilled dagger wielders having a level 60 in One-Handed. Must be Slayer before promotion.
- Jonin – they are master assassins having a level 80 in One-handed and 80 in Sneak. Must be an Executioner before promotion.
Illusionist – This has 3 classes. They are:
- Moshu Shi – they are skilled illusionist at level 30 in illusion magic. Must know the spell Fury and have develop dual casting and must be at the rank murderer before promotion.
- Manipulator – experts at the illusion art. They have a level of 60 in illusion and 60 in sneak. Must evolve the fury spell into frenzy and must be at the rank Slayer before promotion.
- Loki - Illusion masters they have a level of 80 in illusion and 80 in sneak. Must attend the College of Winterhold to learn the spell invisibility and hysteria, murder every non-important npc in the college after learning the spells then leave the college and must be at the rank of Executioner before promotion.
NB: All master classes are in bold. Also stay tune, I am gonna add 3 more guilds as well as specific modds that would work for this play through. I am also gonna add back stories for each race; its gonna act like a memory for the body you were reborn into to further aid in how you play. Also, they are gonna be level restrictions on certain locations and quest to further add to danger and realisim of the world.
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