Bethesda's Skyrim is easily one of the well-nigh immersive open up-world RPGs ever created, being the fifth in the equally famous series known as The Elder Scrolls. Its enormous world is enhanced by the presence of a broad range of characters, from the brooding Dunmer and patriotic Nords to the savage Forsworn and countless gangs of bandits.

Given the near-endless number of quests in Skyrim, the Dragonborn regularly interacts with a host of NPCs, many of whom have thoroughly fleshed out backstories, which are reflected in the complexity of dialogue options available. Every bit powerful as some quotes in Skyrim are, in that location are those that are comical or fifty-fifty bizarre when considered from a standalone perspective.

ten "Sweet Mother, Sweetness Mother, Send Your Child Unto Me!" — The Dark Brotherhood

The Dragonborn must recite these words in gild to get office of the Dark Brotherhood, a binding ritual that directly invokes the deity worshiped by this group of assassins — the Night Mother. The remainder of the Black Sacrament refers to the "sins of the unworthy that must be baptized in blood and fearfulness."

In the game, this adjuration quite terrifying and macabre, simply it takes on a humorous form when out of context. Imagine going up to people and asking them to hand over their children, especially with the second half of the adjuration.

nine "Some People Call This Junk. Me? I Call It Treasure." — Whatever Merchant

There are dozens of merchants scattered across Skyrim, most of whom fall into one of the post-obit categories: blacksmithing, food, fencing, spells, abracadabra, jewelry, bars, and general goods.

However, every unmarried one of them has been scripted with this line, which is probably a merchant's attempt to overvalue their stock and entice the Dragonborn. From another angle, the quote feels similar someone trying to twist the famous saying about one human being'southward junk being another human being's treasure, and declining miserably.

8 "Psst. Hey. I Know Who Yous Are. Hail Sithis." — Random Baby-sit

At the decision of the Dark Brotherhood storyline, the Dragonborn has to go through the final quest, known as "Hail Sithis!," which is the bump-off of the Emperor of Tamriel, Titus Mede 2.

However, it'due south quite shocking when city guards imply that they are aware of the Dragonborn'southward role in the impending regicide, suggesting that not anybody is a fan of the Empire. It's non clear if the quest has to exist active for the guards to recite these words, simply it'south non something to randomly whisper to strangers.

seven "I'thou Not A Man, I'g A Weapon In Human being Form." — Hrongar

The Whiterun warrior Hrongar is Jarl Balgruuf's blood brother, and unremarkably comes across the Dragonborn while the histrion is in Dragonsreach. He is quite the dominant character, and generally states aphorisms about honor, pride, boxing, and heroism that are in contrast with the diplomatic tactics taken by Balgruuf.

Hrongar is also known to claim that he's "not a man," merely "a weapon in human course," which goes well with his bones personality. Such an declaration would just be laughably pompous in real life.

half dozen "You Have Opened The Door To Darkness, Little Man." — The Dragonborn To Amaund Motierre

Amaund Motierre hires the Nighttime Brotherhood to murder the Emperor of Tamriel, and the Dragonborn is sent to learn more than about the mission (based on their interactions with the Night Mother).

In the dialogue interface, the game actually allows the player to "intimidate" Motierre with the line, "Yous have opened the door to darkness, picayune man." It doesn't really work on its target; and, to exist honest, there are very few scenarios, if at all, where this quote doesn't sound frivolous.

v "Yous'll Make A Fine Rug, Cat!" — Any Antagonist

The comments directed at the Dragonborn are skewed towards the player's choice of race — for instance, combatants sometimes tell Khajiits that they would "make a fine rug," simply because their race is feline-based.

It'southward a terrible insult for a Khajiit, only it just wouldn't work against an bodily true cat, whether wild or tamed. A lot of people have playful discussions with their pets, just nobody would dream of turning them into carpets. The very notion is absurd with a hint of black comedy.

four "Darling! I've Been Waiting For Yous To Render, To Complete Our Dear!" — Hagraven Moira

Once the Dragonborn is sufficiently intoxicated by Sam Guevenne (a.k.a. Sanguine), they have to retrace their steps and figure out what happened to them subsequently blacking out. One of the steps includes a meeting with a Hagraven in Witchmist Grove, who tells the Dragonborn that they had recently proposed to her.

Moira gleefully informs the player that it is time to consummate their beloved, which makes sense given that the Dragonborn had really asked for her manus in spousal relationship. The quote comes off as sitcom-ish outside of Skyrim, like a joke that is its own punchline.

3 "I Will Feast On Your Eye" — Dremora

The Daedric minions called Dremora are anthropomorphic entities with decidedly demonic features. These beings constantly display belligerent tendencies when summoned, saying things like "you lot are weak, mortal," "fall before me," or "y'all will bleed."

The funniest Dremora dialogue, however, is "I will feast on your eye," a declaration that is mildly frightening given their overwhelming strength. Out of context, the line reads as unnecessary hyperbole, exaggerated trash talk that highlights the speaker's insecurity.

2 "And then, You Wish To Master The Arcane Arts." — Farengar Hush-hush-Fire

Farengar Clandestine-Fire is the Dragonsreach Court Wizard, one of the first mages to exist encountered by the Dragonborn. He is an aristocratic person who is forgetful half the fourth dimension, but he isn't necessarily a villain (even if sometimes a tad patronizing).

Upon opening up the Arcane Enchanter in Farengar's chamber, he almost always asks if the Dragonborn wishes "to master the arcane arts," a argument that gets repetitive very fast if the player has a few too many Soul Gems in their inventory. Out of the game's framework, it sounds like Farengar wants to invite the Dragonborn to a clandestine cult or sell them hallucinogenic drugs, both of which are hilarious.

1 "I Am Sworn To Carry Your Burdens" — Lydia

Lydia is the Dragonborn's housecarl, or follower, assigned to the office by Jarl Balgruuf. She is quite a powerful fighter when it comes to battle, and she doesn't defy the player's decisions in the game. However, it is interesting that Lydia chooses a very noticeable tonal sarcasm when her Thane requests her to either barter or carry items.

The stress on the word "sworn" nigh feels like Lydia does non appreciate existence bossed around, and is expressing herself the only manner she can. This is i of those rare quotes that are equally agreeable in or out of context.

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