Return of the Nymphs

Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:54 am

Oblivion did have a Nymph. Sontaire, the Altmer woman that ran the bookstore in Bliss. If you'd noticed, almost all the residents of Mania/Dementia had an actual "mental disorder". Hers, was "Nymphomania".

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Shivering:Sontaire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFIbQtYdZSk

Here's some of her quotes.

So, a newcomer may arrive in the Isles? I hope it's a guy and I hope he's cute. It's slim pickings around here.
Ohhh, the big strong adventurer killed the Gatekeeper. How interesting.
The only thing I know that resonates around here are the sounds from my bedchambers.
Why would Thadon need a stupid Chalice when he could simply have me as a refreshment?
Syl torturing her own staff? Kinky.
I would bet my life that the Great Torch isn't nearly as hot as I can get any man.
So, the mighty Syl has fallen. Well then, that's one less woman to worry about... more men for me!
Poor Thadon, he was such a handsome man... I enjoyed our midnight meetings. I hope the new ruler of Mania is ready for me.
The Fringe attacked? This may be our last day alive. Let's make the most of it.
Yes, I know the Gatekeeper is back, but so what? He's missing the best parts, so what's the point?
Army, eh? Ohhhh... that means it's time to play "interrogate the innocent female prisoner" again! Great.
Sheogorath gone? I'd check the bedchambers of every maiden in town... you'll find Him eventually.
Now that this is all over, I feel like celebrating. Care to take a number?
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Captian Caveman
 
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Post » Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:20 pm

Or how about their 'bits' sparkle really brightly, with shafts of light permanently beaming through the clouds to blind viewers who dared look.



Well, this summons fascinating sights in me. And this raises the question : "What would Nymphs wear, weren't they naked?"

I think most of the time, the Nymphs should be naked, at least when they think nobody sees them.

Their reaction, when someone sees them, should depend on their personal idiosyncrasies. Some of them (and I think it would be themost likely reaction) could remain naked and face the intruder with pride, conscious that no shame is to be found in their natural state. Other ones, more shy, or who fear to raise in the other one desires which could hurt them, could magically summon some covering.

For example, a pudic frost could coalesce on their bare skin - I think the resulting snow-white downy thin tunic would suit them very well. Depending on the place they inhabit, an army of ants, bees, butterflies and other bugs could gather on them, or veils of mist could tie up on them, providing them an intangible grey robe. Bark and lianas could grow and flourish on them, though it would be more convenient for Spriggans, in my opinion.

Or, as you just suggested, they could wear light itself (or darkness), making it in some circumstances bright enough (or deep enough) to ward off spying eyes. Not only would it suggest they are perhaps very talented in Illusion (which could be helpful in preserving their secrets), but perhaps it would be a clue that there exist some mysterious link between them and will-o-the-whisps.

Male Nymphs (and male Spriggans, and female Minotaurs...) would be of great interest, as well, and as was mentioned earlier. The way they reproduce is for me a very intriguing matter. As well as their culture.

I have always been very interested in the non playable races in The Elder Scrolls. The weapons they fashion, the items they craft, their arts and crafts, and possibly their architecture, the gods they worship (Daedra, Aedra, or something else?), their culture, their language... The castles of glass and corals built by the Dreughs, the matriarcal military society of the Mazkens and Aureals, the Dwemers, the baliwogs, the Wild Elves. Centaurs, faeries and harpies are fascinating to me, and I even think some very old will-o-the-whisps could keep ancient secrets. In Oblivion, I would have loved to see Goblinsih weapons and Impish staves. I have wondered whether the fact Morihaus was a divine bull was a clue that enslaved human forged an alliance with a tribe of intelligent Minotaurs to defeat their opponents. I have been puzzled by the fact the Ayleids were sometimes described as elusive beings, related in a very intimate way with Nature, while they were said to delve into urban sophisticated perversion in Vindasel. Was it due to a human-favoring alteration of human facts, or have Ayleids been internally divided between "urban" and "wild" castes?

Well, I am drifting off-topic, but my point is : the mystery with which the non-playable races of Tamriel is imbued is one of the major features which make me love the Elder Scrolls series. So yes, I would love to see the Nymphs make a return, as well as Spriggans, Lamias, Dreughs and Medusas... I would love to learn more about their culture, to find items they crafted. And since I am sure that the devs are by far talented enough to make their nudity tasteful and aesthetically irreproachable, yes, please give us them in their full uncensored glory.
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:16 am

Well we still have http://fullrest.ru/deathruler/art/Skyrim_Bestiary_Art/Spriggan_Oblivion_Art.jpg interesting they have an wooden girl variant what I hope can rise three times like in Morrowind and have even better sixywalk then they have in Oblivion
As well will be awesome if lamias return also.

^This.

I always considered Spriggans to be semi- nymph like. Maybe closer to the non-canon dryad from classical mythology. :shrug: There's always a chance of a reference.
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Post » Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:28 pm

^This.

I always considered Spriggans to be semi- nymph like. Maybe closer to the non-canon dryad from classical mythology. :shrug: There's always a chance of a reference.

Yes... but the spriggans need sunlight and the lush forest to survive.

Nymphs have lived in the snow of High Rock during Daggerfall.
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:21 am

Yes... but the spriggans need sunlight and the lush forest to survive.

Nymphs have lived in the snow of High Rock during Daggerfall.


Well, Spriggan lived in Solstheim...
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:21 am

THIS JUST IN:

@DCDeacon Hi just asking again if we will see Nymphs or Spriggans in the game. "Nymphs are the wisest, most wonderful creatures in Tamriel."

@lovely_nymph yes
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:45 am

Unfortunately the question asked was "will we see nymphs or spriggans," so Pete's response doesn't really tell us much. Spriggans were already confirmed in the concept art from Ray Lederer's office back in June.

have Nymphs been in previous TES games?
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:59 am

Unfortunately the question asked was "will we see nymphs or spriggans," so Pete's response doesn't really tell us much. Spriggans were already confirmed in the concept art from Ray Lederer's office back in June.

have Nymphs been in previous TES games?

In Daggerfall...

I didn't know Spriggans were confirmed though...

WELL. At least there is now hope, and some confirmation of an elemental girl. That's enough of an answer for me to be satisfied.
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Post » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:45 pm

I hate Spriggans, they were such a nuisance in Oblivion
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:44 am

:hubbahubba:

Btw, who's "Amiki"?
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:09 am

In Daggerfall...

I didn't know Spriggans were confirmed though...

WELL. At least there is now hope, and some confirmation of an elemental girl. That's enough of an answer for me to be satisfied.


:celebration:
I always liked spriggans, good they are in (even if they don't resemble the original from folklore that closely)
even better if nymphs are in too :tops:
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:20 am

:hubbahubba:

Btw, who's "Amiki"?

I was registering an account for a game a long time ago and wanted to use the name 'Amity', a word which means friendship.
Unfortunately the name was taken.
Since I used to go by the name 'Mikan', and I used to have an alias 'SMK'... I settled on 'Amiki'.



I used to be on these forums a long long time ago under a different name, one of my first aliases. I made a few mods, some of them popular with thousands of hits (some people still message my old youtube account asking me about them :shakehead:)... but I don't want to be associated with my past any more.


:celebration:
I always liked spriggans, good they are in (even if they don't resemble the original from folklore that closely)
even better if nymphs are in too :tops:


Absolutely! The more fantastical girls we have, the better!
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:53 am

In Daggerfall...

I didn't know Spriggans were confirmed though...

WELL. At least there is now hope, and some confirmation of an elemental girl. That's enough of an answer for me to be satisfied.


Well this is good news. It could mean there's more of a chance of Nymphs being included, but again only if they are considered different enough to warrant being in the game.


If that makes sense.
Let's hope that not all of them are hostile. :cool:
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:08 am

Let's hope that not all of them are hostile. :cool:

I'll be sure to train up my illusions skill. Hopefully I won't be forced to casting 'enslavement' on them :sadvaultboy: ... I'd rather use a 'calm' spell :)

Maybe we can 'tame' creatures? And befriend them? Like the 'animal friend' Fallout perk!
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:23 am

Even if Nymphs were classified as creatures, couldn't the Wood Elves use their Beast Tongue ability to make them friendly?
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:21 am

THIS JUST IN:

@DCDeacon Hi just asking again if we will see Nymphs or Spriggans in the game. "Nymphs are the wisest, most wonderful creatures in Tamriel."

@lovely_nymph yes


Should have left out the Spriggan part. I'm 100% sure they are in and now we still don't know if nymphs are in. :(
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:12 am

Even if Nymphs were classified as creatures, couldn't the Wood Elves use their Beast Tongue ability to make them friendly?

Resist...Urge.. To... Make... Joke.

I always liked Spriggans, and I'd be glad to see Nymphs return. As for them being nvde, I doubt Bethesda would do that, even though it is becoming more and more common to see nudity in games these days.
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Post » Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:47 am

Should have left out the Spriggan part. I'm 100% sure they are in and now we still don't know if nymphs are in. :(

I'm sorry... I messed up... :sadvaultboy:

I wanted to give him a reason to say yes... to stop myself from hearing no... and I...

:cry:
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Post » Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:06 pm

I'm sorry... I messed up... :sadvaultboy:


Don't be sorry.
You'll make me feel bad. :sweat:
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