Legends of Tamriel (Skyrim Extras)

Extra 3: NPCs I Hate With A Burning Passion (In TES:V)

Hey guys!

So, awhile back (as a matter of fact just last 'chapter'), I wrote up a list of my favorite NPCs in Skyrim. This is sort of a companion piece to that, which was inspired by darceybrinker. Thank you for this idea, by the way! In this chapter, I'll be discussing the characters I like least - and why I dislike them. My feelings towards characters in this chapter will likely range from being moderately uncomfortable with them to outright disdain, and there won't be any particular order, so there's not gonna be any clear ranking of "least disliked" to "most disliked", or whatever. If you happen to like any of these characters, please don't take offense, as I don't mean to attack you in any way, shape, or form by simply stating what characters I don't like and why. Conversely, please don't attack me for sharing my opinions, as they're just that. Opinions.

Well, with that disclaimer out of the way, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter! And I'd love to hear your opinions on what characters from the game annoy you!

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- The Blades

Oooh, boy, have I got a lot to say about Delphine. Esbern's not spotless himself, but whatever he's done (in the events of TESV, at least) pale in comparison to how Delphine acts and how she wants to 'fix things'. The whole purpose of the Blades to begin with was to protect and serve the Emperor/the Dragonborn, but apparently there's some sort of disconnect in her head with that concept, because she has absolutely no problems ordering the Dragonborn around to do what she thinks is best, rather than actually respecting them, their judgement, and their opinions - like she's supposed to. First off, she makes herself problematic from the start by more or less stealing a relic important to the Greybeards and blackmailing the Dragonborn into meeting with her (and leaving them no other choice in the matter). And, when the Dragonborn answers her "summons", she has the nerve to tell them she doesn't trust them yet! I mean, if anyone shouldn't trust someone, the Dragonborn has more of a right to be wary of some lady running an inn who stole a priceless artifact and claims to be a part of a once respectable faction, not the other way around. Another problem I have with Delphine is how Diplomatic Immunity went down. I have a sneaking suspicion the whole reason she sent the Dragonborn to "infiltrate" the Embassy to was to put them in such bad graces with the Thalmor they couldn't ditch the Blades or their half-cracked cause even if they wanted to, which is a pretty cheap tactic - and also scored them a powerful enemy that they wouldn't be able to face on their own, further securing these false Blades' hold on them. Also, the Dragonborn gains almost nothing from finding those Dossier files, other than learning that they were more or less sent to the Embassy over a petty grudge and the only real thing of value they find is those documents on Ulfric - which you can't even show the guy! ( Great job with that, Bethesda. But that's a rant for another day.) Furthermore, she's absolutely hellbent on getting the dragonborn to backstab the Greybeards and kill their leader, simply because "All dragons must dieeeee!!!11!!1!!" Really sound reasoning, Delphine. Esbern's no better in this regard, either. I doubt they even really believe that, as they seem okay enough with Durnehviir and Odahviing. I think they just have a massive grudge against the Greybeards. Which just makes me like the Greybeards more, considering they don't do a single thing in retaliation to the Blades despite what trashy human beings they are.

Also what makes this super awful for me was that, in Oblivion, the Blades were actually rad, respectable people who didn't act like deceitful trash bags and I really, really miss that.

- Louis Letrush

He annoys me more than anything else, really. On my main save, his quest glitched out instantly after I accepted it, and not only did I not acquire Frost, I got no payment from Maven for telling her about Letrush, and Letrush promptly disappeared from The Bee and Barb. But hey. Aside from that minor annoyance, he's still a rather ugly character and seems to have zero redeeming qualities, so that's scored him a spot on my dislikes list.