Scandinavian Folklore : V - Skyrim

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:08 am

The Neck (or n?kken) could really make a cool monster. In Norwegian Folklore it used to lure kids into the water and then pull them down into the water.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:03 pm

I've always thought Kraken's are awesome, but I'm not sure how they could be implemented since they're so big and major, and it's not like you're ever really swimming in the game.
I guess it could be a boss-type creature, perhaps rauaging a seaside town, but I doubt Bethesda would bother working on a creature that only appears once.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:12 pm

I want Fenrir, that is what what my character will be named,

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:04 am

I think Alduin is the representation or based of the World Serpent.

Dragon, serpent/snakes, and worms are sometimes interchangeable terms in mythology.

Also a quest based off how Thor dressed up in ladie's clothes to get his Mjolnr(hammer) back from the Jotun(frost giants).

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:08 pm

All the Scandinavians (myself included) are getting a giant boner about the Nords probably resembling, well, Nords. I hope they won't draw too much from the mythology but rather from the Sagas, most of which are thoroughly awesome. My favourite is Egils saga, which features awesome depictions of brutality

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:32 pm

Fenrisulven er bare best, elsker det bildet der, kult :thumbsup:

Kult! Glad jeg kunne hjelpe. Gleder meg til Skyrim

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:45 pm

Fenrir er best

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:37 pm

Actually I find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hel_(being) kinda cool as far as Loke's children go

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:55 pm

- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/The_Ride_of_the_Valkyrs.jpg (female, will decide if you die in battle)

THIS PLEASE! Valkyries are awesome.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:09 pm

Hel is awesome as well! Controlling afterlife (or Helheim)

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:07 pm

All the Scandinavians (myself included) are getting a giant boner about the Nords probably resembling, well, Nords.

We do? :mellow:

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:21 pm

We do? :mellow:

I LOL'd. Your signature is great

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 am

We do? :mellow:

Yes, we do... sometimes.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:43 pm

I imagine Alduin draws maybe some inspiration from J?rmungandr (if only in the fact that they are both giant neon signs saying "THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END")

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:49 pm

OP

Sleipnir is actually the child of Loki.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:22 pm

A child Loke himself gave birth to... :huh:

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:53 pm

A child Loke himself gave birth to... :huh:

.............eh...........waa..............what :huh:

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:12 pm

EDIT: Double post.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:05 am

Skyrim isn't Scandinavia. I hope.

It isn't Scandinavia, but it ressemles Scandinavia and it's past. You know... Vikings, plunder, cold etc.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:19 pm

.............eh...........waa..............what :huh:

Being able to shapeshift can sometimes lead to awkward moments.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:24 pm

It isn't Scandinavia, but it ressemles Scandinavia and it's past. You know... Vikings, plunder, cold etc.

Yeah, it's cold. Name another actual similarity besides the aesthetics of longboats and pointy helmets. Can you do it?

Oh, and Sovengard. But that's just lazy fan service.

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:50 pm

Yeah, it's cold. Name another actual similarity besides the aesthetics of longboats and pointy helmets. Can you do it?

Oh, and Sovengard. But that's just lazy fan service.

Let's see... We have the physical apperance, both inhabitants have evolved from their enviroment. We also have the savage-side. The early Scandinavian's plundered and murdered, I see that in the Nords aswell. Nord in Norwegian means North, I don't see how that fits, but just brought it along, anyways

And... Scandinavia is more like Skyrim than, let's say, Uganda or China. Don't you think?

» Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:05 pm

It isn't Scandinavia, but it ressemles Scandinavia and it's past. You know... Vikings, plunder, cold etc.

Exactly what I fear. I hope they would would try to be a bit more original instead of repeating the million-times-seen viking setup. I'm sick of it.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:58 am

God idé, fellow norseman!

I doubt we would see the specific Fenris Wolf, for example, but i would love if they used references from the norwegian/scandinavian/norse folklore. Just imagine venturing into a forlorn ruin and fighting of legendary beast for the ultimate artifact.

» Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:58 am

OP

Sleipnir is actually the child of Loki.

and Svadilfari.