Another Esbern : V

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:32 am

Did you guys know there is a Nord priest named Esbern in the KoTN plug-in? You can find him in the Cheydinhal Chapel of Arkay. I thought this was pretty interesting so I'm just throwin' it out there.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:17 pm

Yeah, just a coincidence.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:12 am

Yeah, just a coincidence.

Obviously. "Another" Esbern

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:47 am

Good catch. Probably a coincidence, but maybe there's a connection and you'll be able to treat yourself to a cookie :thumbsup:

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:30 am

Obviously. "Another" Esbern

There are lots of people in real life who share the same name, there's no reason why there can't be in the Elder Scrolls as well, in fact, I'm pretty sure there are a number of names that have been used in the series multiple times for different characters, Cyrus, for example, I seem to recall a Blade named Cyrus in Oblivion, and Cyrus is also the protagonist of Redguard.

I think we can assume the Esbern in Skyrim is not the same Esbern as in Knights of the Nine, as I'm pretty sure Nords don't normally live for over 200 years, but it could still be that there's an intentional reference here, not that they're the same person, but just that Bethesda thought it would be a clever refence to a previous game to have a character in it share a name with another character.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:29 am

There are lots of people in real life who share the same name, there's no reason why there can't be in the Elder Scrolls as well, in fact, I'm pretty sure there are a number of names that have been used in the series multiple times for different characters, Cyrus, for example, I seem to recall a Blade named Cyrus in Oblivion, and Cyrus is also the protagonist of Redguard.

I think we can assume the Esbern in Skyrim is not the same Esbern as in Knights of the Nine, as I'm pretty sure Nords don't normally live for over 200 years, but it could still be that there's an intentional reference here, not that they're the same person, but just that Bethesda thought it would be a clever refence to a previous game to have a character in it share a name with another character.

Like I said...obviously "ANOTHER" Esbern...meaning another person named Esbern.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:55 am

Are there any traditions in TES that men have, were they pass on there Forename to their Son? Maybe he's a descendant? Dunno..

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:14 am

Are there any traditions in TES that men have, were they pass on there Forename to their Son?

Uriel Septim.

It's worth noting the relationship between those Uriels though...

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:17 pm

Esbern is a common name in the empire. Come on guys, you know your lore...

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:51 am

Esbern is a common name in the empire. Come on guys, you know your lore...

But despite I do find it an interesting info :thumbsup: - especially, since he was a Nord. You never, know for sure ... and it's nice to let your imagination get into play.

@ OP: Do you also know, what this "priest" did / what he was for in the game ? Could you talk with him ? Was he involved in a quest or was he even a quest-giver ? - Really would like to know.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:26 pm

But despite I do find it an interesting info :thumbsup: - especially, since he was a Nord. You never, know for sure ... and it's nice to let your imagination get into play.

@ OP: Do you also know, what this "priest" did / what he was for in the game ? Could you talk with him ? Was he involved in a quest or was he even a quest-giver ? - Really would like to know.

To be completely honest, BGS probably just thought it was a cool name and reused it. Considering this is the first time I have heard this Esbern brought up, most people probably didn't even know he existed.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:50 pm

To be completely honest, BGS probably just thought it was a cool name and reused it.
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Maybe, maybe not ... Doesn't sound like you know more than others, huh ?

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Considering this is the first time I have heard this Esbern brought up, most people probably didn't even know he existed.

That's what I wanted to know. So, if you haven't heard of him, maybe someone else ?