Uploading a video to the Skyrim subreddit recently, user Aragog83 has shown their crafting skills by turning the aforementioned guard into a soft toy. The impressive plush has been hand-sewn with felt, jersey, and faux fur, complete with chainmail armor. It also has interchangeable accessories, such as a sword and shield. However, the most fascinating thing about this creation is that it actually talks. In the video, a number of phrases that the guards frequently say can be heard. The creator says there are 37 phrases that the plush will utter.
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While there are plenty of notable NPCs in the game, such as the universally hated Nazeem or the faithful Lydia, the guards of Whiterun have become notorious in their own right, dedicating themselves to protecting the city from attacks or “lollygaggers.” In general, The Elder Scrolls series is known for its memes, but Skyrim in particular seems to have conjured up the most famous. Perhaps the classic example comes from the guards themselves in the guise of the “arrow to the knee” line, which Aragog83 has put into their plush.
Additoinal images can be found on Imgur.
Alongside that, there are many fans who are keen to showcase all the mishaps that Skyrim’s Whiterun guards get into. Many is the time when players have spotted one of these protectors bugging out, attacking indiscriminately, or being the victim of poor luck themselves. It seems that these highly trained warriors are often the butt of many jokes among the community, though much of this mirth derives from the game’s onslaught of glitches.
As much mileage as fans are getting out of Skyrim, many feel it’s time to move on. However, with The Elder Scrolls 6 supposedly still in pre-production, there could be years to wait until the next installment arrives. In the meantime, TES5 fans can continue to poke fun at Whiterun’s guards, or in Aragog83’s case, turn them into real world plushies.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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