Vampires, the Spawn of Molag Bal | The Elder Scrolls Podcast #53

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  • @Galimeer5
    @Galimeer5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    NPC: "Your skin's as pale as the snow. You scared of sunlight?"
    Redguards:

    • @gabrielarchangel2658
      @gabrielarchangel2658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      My dark elf: (._.)

    • @monchi9000
      @monchi9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      kinda late to this but a black person can also be pale and i would say it is even more noticeable than white people lol

    • @emmamiller8351
      @emmamiller8351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Same vibe as when NPCs say theres fur growing out of your ears in response to your werewolf status and they’re talking to a Khajit

    • @jonathanchristman335
      @jonathanchristman335 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Now i gotta make a redguard vampire and call him michael jackson

  • @masky1778
    @masky1778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    As a Whiterun guard once told me "Don't like those eyes you got. There's a bad hunger to them."

    • @rogehmarbi
      @rogehmarbi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      "These vampires are becoming a real menace, we need to wipe them out"
      Says one brave guard to my character, surrounded by two of my followers, all of us vampires. These fangs aren't just for sucking blood yeah?

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I kinda wish bethesda would've kept the original Vamp eyes, before the Dawnguard expansion. Makes things more subtle as a Vampire. Then they could've made the bright eyes for stage 4 vampires and the whole town would attack you, like they did before the expansion. Vampire Lords like those of castle Valk could've had the eyes Sarana had, but with less glow to them, or only glowing in a darkened room/dungeon. Making Vampire Lords harder to spot.
      Then again, maybe that was the plan but it was too hard to implement without hella bugs.

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@lazilycatharticone4191 the better vampires mod does just that. You have sort of snake-like red eyes that gradually get brighter and more orange until they’re impossible to disguise.

    • @usern4metak3ns
      @usern4metak3ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That guard was racist, I'm reporting him to the nearest vampiric Karen.

    • @tonystank3091
      @tonystank3091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Your skin's as pale as the snow. You scared of sunlight or somethin'?

  • @YourWaywardDestiny
    @YourWaywardDestiny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I now need a shirt that says "Molag Bal is my necromancer" as soon as I can get someone to screen print it for me.

    • @usern4metak3ns
      @usern4metak3ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Definitely agree with that one. I think molag bal was easily my fav daedra. Domination and submission are much more interesting daedric goals than the others. Basically an S&M version. Also vampire as one of the main perks of joining? Hell yeah

    • @user-el5my4zg5s
      @user-el5my4zg5s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yo I can make you some of you want.

  • @grayson243
    @grayson243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    "I offer you my blood. Take it, and you will walk as a lion amongst sheep. Men will tremble at your approach and you will never fear death again. "

    • @MeanAndPristine
      @MeanAndPristine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      *proceeds to go on mission to block out the sun because he fears death*

    • @jacekekawa4498
      @jacekekawa4498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Saying that to Shezarine, with blood of timeless dragons coursing through their veins seems likeand underwhelming job ad that offers you 30% less pay, but no dress code and free fruit on Thursdays.

    • @MeanAndPristine
      @MeanAndPristine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jacekekawa4498 I don’t think the Dragonborn is a Shezzarine…

    • @Iverald
      @Iverald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@MeanAndPristine he's got the title "Ysmir, Dragon of the North", which was used for the Shezarine like Pelinal Whitestrake.

    • @feenickstv4209
      @feenickstv4209 ปีที่แล้ว

      amongst us

  • @TheZeroNeonix
    @TheZeroNeonix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    So this is how I rationalize being "stronger" when going without feeding for a while. I think it's more psychological than physical. A hungry vampire is more primal and vicious, while a vampire who is fed is satisfied and calm. I think vampires that choose to feed on animals are basically malnourished. They're fed, but the blood isn't the kind of blood they're supposed to digest.

    • @MeanAndPristine
      @MeanAndPristine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Like an evil vegan

    • @usern4metak3ns
      @usern4metak3ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      So like vegans... Might be good for a little while to lose weight and slim down a bit, but for the rest of your life looking like a waxy zombie

    • @GunGun-cf3ss
      @GunGun-cf3ss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Epic vegan bashing

    • @Immortal_Fish
      @Immortal_Fish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so sort of like drinking alcohol instead of water for weeks

    • @datboy1628
      @datboy1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      actually, vampires can feed on any warm-blooded animal and still be fine
      Is this the moment for me to admit that there was a time I loved being a bloodsucking creature of the night? It is not impossible to live only at night, merely occasionally inconvenient. And I wouldn't have to kill humans every night, merely warm-blooded creatures. Orcs have a delicious, rich brothy blood; rats are a little sweet for the only meal of the night; werewolves are a real treat, almost decadent the tincture between human and beast. A real gourmet's delight.
      source: en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Vampires_of_the_Iliac_Bay

  • @mesektet5776
    @mesektet5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    The way I made peace with the story vs game-play of vampires drinking blood is that while starving yourself for a few days does make you stronger, eventually the hunger drives you insane. This is why Lord Lovidicus is a very strong vampire but he is also completely mad. Rona Hassildor has starved herself and goes into a coma, she is probably very strong, but without blood to balance her out, just being awake hurts her. Since vampires are undead they can't die of starvation, their bodies just adapt to become more efficient, but they are still suffering psychological effects of a starvation without ever being able to actually starve.

    • @Lucky13Ravens
      @Lucky13Ravens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Technically in game terms he's really weak and scripted to be fully fed. Messed me up when I first installed the mod that switched how hunger works cause he actually had powers like a starving vamp

    • @mesektet5776
      @mesektet5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lucky13Ravens Maybe it’s just because I play as a mage but Lord Loviticus was really strong for me, faster than anything I had seen up to that point and with a killer hand-to-hand.

    • @the_hanged_clown
      @the_hanged_clown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how long had Serana been locked up for? she came out pretty sane...

    • @mesektet5776
      @mesektet5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@the_hanged_clown At least a decade. I considered that. I attribute it to either the fact she is of a elite bloodline, or, and not to get morbid, but can you go insane if a Daedric Prince has title to your soul. Because as I am sure you will recall, Molag Bal has dibs.

    • @the_hanged_clown
      @the_hanged_clown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mesektet5776 I'm certain it was much more than a decade. she didn't even recognize the Septim line.

  • @wastelandwanderer9491
    @wastelandwanderer9491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Heard they're reforming the Dawnguard. Vampire hunters or something...... in the old fort near Riften.

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      “Say, citizen, why are your eyes so red?”

    • @aran.m977
      @aran.m977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Might consider joining up myself

    • @69inetails
      @69inetails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Your skin is as pale as the snow, you afraid of sunlight?

    • @zixx844
      @zixx844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting name considering my Sole Survivor is a Vampire.
      Diamond city guard: Hey buddy ya lookin as pale as the docs coat there. Scared of goin out in the sun or somethin?

    • @jaeshungibson2379
      @jaeshungibson2379 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t like those eyes you got there’s a bad hunger to them

  • @vulkanofnocturne
    @vulkanofnocturne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The handshake was invented as a way of exposing vampires. If their hand is cold they're dead.

    • @saghwteam
      @saghwteam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what if the vampires in question doing the deed are hot?

    • @vulkanofnocturne
      @vulkanofnocturne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@saghwteam sleep with them

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vulkanofnocturne I see you are a man of culture as well

    • @Serana_is_so_CUTE
      @Serana_is_so_CUTE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vulkanofnocturne Now that's something I can seriously get behind with

  • @zixx844
    @zixx844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Problem with vampirism in Skyrim is that the reason it's benefits are so minimal is cause its weaknesses are so small. You don't burn in the sun, you don't get attacked on sight, you don't get hunted down by vampire hunters.
    The weaknesses of Vampirism are every bit as key to being immersed as the strengths and Bethesda really didn't want to give us extremes.

    • @berilsevvalbekret772
      @berilsevvalbekret772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      There is one type of the disease that makes you burn. There are 3 different types. The Lamae Bal originated and the one you get in eso is the one with almost zero effects on you but you get stronger at night. In the skyrim one sanguanire vampiris where you get stronger the longer you go without feeding and while the sun is annoying it does not hurt you. Oblivion one is the only disease type you'll get burn by the sun.

    • @zixx844
      @zixx844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@berilsevvalbekret772 Yeah I'm just glad the Better Vampires mod exists. I cannot play as a Vampire now without it. It just makes the whole experience so much more immersive, your an actual Vampire with genuine supernatural traits and not just a mage with glowing eyes.

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      To be fair, if you do join Harkon, the Dawnguard will hunt you down. And before the Dawnguard expansion, in base Skyrim if you hit stage 4 Vampirism you would be attacked on sight by towns. Shame they axed that mechanic when Dawnguard first came out.

    • @entropicflux8849
      @entropicflux8849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@berilsevvalbekret772 couldn't the sun kill you in morrowind too?

    • @ty-kk9vq
      @ty-kk9vq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@zixx844 the oblivion one actually felt more immersive, remember going to sleep in cloud ruler temple one night and waking up as a vampire and that completely threw a wrench in my plans for completing the main quest playing it as a little kid I was like holy shit wtf do i do now, how do I live as a vampire, lol.

  • @vulkhanasennet9961
    @vulkhanasennet9961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    They corrected the feeding thing in ESO, feeding makes you stronger, also lorewise those of Mother Lamae's direct lineage Don't have many of the weaknesses that later strains developed. I believe many or all the traits of TES vampires are dependent of Clan the nature of feeding included.

    • @nicolaspetrus3861
      @nicolaspetrus3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lamae tells you are the first she created who has that backwards feeding nonsense, vamps only feed to survive, much like a starving animal that desperation makes it more dangerous.

  • @ShadowProject01
    @ShadowProject01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Well at least in ESO the stages of vampirism is a visible transformation with the bat form being at level 4/ultimate turning you into a total monster equipped swarming with bats.
    I also loved the human like vampires as well. In Oblivion Skingraad’s count Hassildor is just that; a vampire who’s blended into society and has ruled Skingraad without incident for some centuries

    • @nicolaspetrus3861
      @nicolaspetrus3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      except for morrowind and predawnguard skyrim your appearance did change with stages, and the ultimate is a weird shapeshift imitation that can be used at any stage, they actually stated that as if it wasn't enough of an insult

  • @Landshark4008
    @Landshark4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Lmao I had a 3 hour long discussion/calculation over how big Molag Bal's "spear" is yesterday.

    • @scrumptious_bussy1037
      @scrumptious_bussy1037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      So ... 😳 What was your conclusion on said topic ?

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes what was the result.

    • @Landshark4008
      @Landshark4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@scrumptious_bussy1037 far larger than several male Nords stacked together.
      Edit: large enough to without a doubt turn Serana and Valerica's insides into silly putty

    • @Serana_is_so_CUTE
      @Serana_is_so_CUTE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Landshark4008 Alright no need to be too specific, we all know how that turned out

    • @lordtbootyclappn1621
      @lordtbootyclappn1621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Molag Bal is just another aspect of the Daedric Prince Fleece Johnson. Harkon probably got those cheeks ran too if the 36 lessons of Vivec are to be believed 🤣

  • @romerojackson4405
    @romerojackson4405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Never miss an episode.

  • @xXTheBigOneXx69
    @xXTheBigOneXx69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The humanity system in vampire masquerade was really interesting. They should add a berserk state to vampires and werewolves in the next game. Like if the werewolf/vampire becomes depraved in their feedings(feed I need on random innocents) or just outright not eating people their berserk state would activate. Also another interesting addition would be giving more powerful werewolves and vampires the ability to have more control during their berserk state

    • @mitsukitai2713
      @mitsukitai2713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And like Morrowind Vampire clans VtM clans had different abilities

    • @zixx844
      @zixx844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you play Fallout 4, there is a mod that adds Vampirism with a similar humanity system to masquerade. It's called Sanguinare and its amazing, far better then vanilla Skyrim vampirism.
      I actually have a funny story from the mod that involves the berserk system. My character just went randomly crazy while talking to a traveling merchant once, then proceeded to pounce on them and tear their throat out. Needless to say I lost humanity from that.

  • @ethandalton8306
    @ethandalton8306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The worst thing about becoming a vampire is realizing you’ll live long enough to see the end of Fudgemuppet

    • @Henrex2000
      @Henrex2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Just turn them into vampires

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Henrex2000 genius

    • @Serana_is_so_CUTE
      @Serana_is_so_CUTE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I've seen the end of EpicNate, it's not pleasant, I don't want FudgeMuppet to go down the same path

    • @ethandalton8306
      @ethandalton8306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Serana_is_so_CUTE I’m right there with you :/ it’s dark days without him

    • @Serana_is_so_CUTE
      @Serana_is_so_CUTE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jackson Kipper He hasn't uploaded in almost a year. From what I've heard, he's currently having a tough part of his life and wanted to take a break. It's understandable, man's a man after all, but still it feels something is amiss without his uploads

  • @ianlewis9317
    @ianlewis9317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I have always hated that drinking blood makes you weaker

  • @badluck5647
    @badluck5647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I was disappointed that ESO: Dark Heart of Skyrim didn't add much interesting vampire lore even though they had a whole chapter and dlc devoted to a vampire threat.

    • @rabidrivas
      @rabidrivas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And the awfull vampire lord tranformation. Left ESO because of that

    • @nicolaspetrus3861
      @nicolaspetrus3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      worst revamp ever, they're extremely niche now

    • @bronzecobra8556
      @bronzecobra8556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I love the revamp personally, but I can get why some people didn’t like it.

    • @hereticalhermit8148
      @hereticalhermit8148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah with you there C D. I will say though, vampires *spoiler* being able to feed off the void is cool, maybe can flesh out the sithis connection. I always wondered what would happen to Vincent Valtiere or Babette. Do they just not care that Molag Bal maybe will get there soul, or are they long gaming it, knowing that eventually everything will go back to the void eventually, so a couple of thousands years of coldharbour hell is worth killing over multiple life times for Sithis? If the second one, that is pretty metal.

    • @badluck5647
      @badluck5647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@hereticalhermit8148 The Nighthollow Clan was an interesting addition, but even they didn't have more than one character and their history didn't have any impressive tales or legends like the Volkihar.

  • @giantmonkee1199
    @giantmonkee1199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like what the Elder Scrolls Online has recently done with explaining Lamae and the Vampire powers of her bloodline.

  • @bobakett5613
    @bobakett5613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had never thought about that the Aedra could maybe have prevented vampirism from spreading. Great topic, great episode once again.

  • @kuzan421
    @kuzan421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    tbh i thought "feeding less gives you power" thing was just game mechanics forcing you to feed so you dont get run out of town. especially since every vampire seems to be feeding on something in skyrim. castle volkihar even has the dungeon full of slaves for everyone to feed on along with the tables of people to eat etc

  • @snefu1142
    @snefu1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I gotta agree with Scott with the vampires tbh. I have never gotten physically stronger when I haven't eaten anything for a day lol

  • @marjanovicmilorad226
    @marjanovicmilorad226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Started listening to these a few days ago and I'm already almost out of them, since I listen to them in the backround while playing Skyrim, keep em coming :D

    • @Sithlordxxxx
      @Sithlordxxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish I could do that, but my PC took an arrow to the knee.

  • @patriotsandtyrants
    @patriotsandtyrants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:00 pm and I finally get to sit down and listen to the podcast… I’ve been looking forward to this all day.
    Thanks Scott, Drew and Michael.

  • @danesorensen1775
    @danesorensen1775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Instantly clicked on this even though it means an hour of listening to you say Molag Bowel. Let's go!

  • @Vevvev8
    @Vevvev8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    44:10 you just summoned up ESO's vampirism after the rework. Feed to get stronger but also become insane with all your normal abilities costing more to use. They even use word corruption when describing the stages and a fully corrupted vampire is both at their most powerful and their weakest.

  • @joelkp1185
    @joelkp1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that you use the road most travelled as your intro in all your vids, it’s an amazing song

  • @michaelyamat541
    @michaelyamat541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Obviously I can see three separate people talking with different voices but you'll never convince me that there's more than one of you 😂

  • @lordsprietsma228
    @lordsprietsma228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I hope Vampires in elder scrolls 6 are super powerful, be fun to be an unstoppable demonic force.

    • @theberhadian
      @theberhadian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can have that with mods in Skyrim, use Sacrosanct or Better Vampires.

    • @mythicmars4848
      @mythicmars4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah I hope they have cool animations and stuff without being op or overly complicated

    • @lordsprietsma228
      @lordsprietsma228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mythicmars4848 they need a a great ranking system that takes a long time to become a master vampire.

    • @shun2240
      @shun2240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lordsprietsma228 just like sacrosanct, better vampires and sacrilege

    • @lordsprietsma228
      @lordsprietsma228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theberhadian oh I know those are my favorites

  • @bassemfed8654
    @bassemfed8654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always listen to your podcast at night while i sleep . Calm darkness and just great lore guys telling you great elder scrolls stories .

  • @Pankar13
    @Pankar13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I don't particularily dislike the "non-feeding makes you stronger" since I appreciate the lore that by not doing it brings you closer to Molag Bal and undeath, increasing your powers. It's also an interesting tradeoff gameplay-wise. The problem is that they should have added more mechanics and conditions when you're hungry, like increasingly blurred vision and other things to depict how becoming more hungry makes you more rabid and craving of blood, despite your added strength and abilities. The low vamps in Skyrim behave kind of like jankies with withdrawals. They should have emphasized on that.
    I mean, in Dawnguard, they even removed the Stage 4 feared status for retarded reasons....

  • @williamsancha3434
    @williamsancha3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite themes.
    Thanks fudgmupet ♥️

  • @sammyrobbins6848
    @sammyrobbins6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s how I cannon my dragonborn, he really dose look pretty much normal when he is fully blood fed. I mean never a normal looking guy; scruffy, short, and sweaty dunnmer. As normal looking as he gets. I like exploring the gray areas he comes in to. Never being a bad guy. But is definitely takes a very dark turn. Feasting on bandits and trapping the souls of his enemies in black soul gems. He’d call this poetic justice often. He’d pose the question “Would anyone shed a tear over The Wolf Queen going to the Soul Carin??”

  • @CareraDrift
    @CareraDrift 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This Podcast is the greatest piece of Elder Scrolls Content ever , truly sad it ended so soon

  • @E-Brightvoid
    @E-Brightvoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think Elder Scrolls shines when they use original creatures instead of “stock” versions.

    • @idipped2521
      @idipped2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I like original creatures but vampires and werewolves are a good addition

    • @azuk4727
      @azuk4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I definitely agree with with you. The lore is decent but in game vampires are definitely lackluster compared to other stuff

    • @jeremysguitarlessons
      @jeremysguitarlessons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So basically Morrowind

    • @kallofkthuluz5922
      @kallofkthuluz5922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean like Orcs? 😂😂😂

    • @Trynt33
      @Trynt33 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elaborate?

  • @themischeifguide
    @themischeifguide 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An outstanding start to the new podcast year. Keep it up boys!

  • @yooniperberries
    @yooniperberries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been binging y’all’s videos while doing an Imperial Battlemage Skyrim playthrough. Listening to your podcasts and lore videos while I play enhances my experience so much, and helps me come up with fresh ways to play. Thanks guys, y’all rock!

    • @Igelme
      @Igelme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, it's chill to listen to them while traveling around

  • @buckx5
    @buckx5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I love this podcast..thank you!

  • @Imrallyx
    @Imrallyx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been waiting for you guys to do an episode based on vampires! Thank you guys! 🙏🏼

  • @loC2ol
    @loC2ol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    42:10 I’ve always imagined that the through Ice Vampires are in fact a separate clan from eastern Skyrim much more classic nord style. While the Volkihars in the West are spliced with a little Breton type Court stuff being so west and in the more “civilized” part of Skyrim.

  • @user-tu7cg3tk9b
    @user-tu7cg3tk9b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yessssssssss I was waiting for this thanks fudgemuppet

  • @jayno5122
    @jayno5122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I discovered you guys a few months ago. I have since watched every podcast at least twice. Thank you.
    On another note, would you guys be open to more Q&A videos? I always have tons of questions and stuff I’d love to see brought up in these discussions.
    Thanks again!

  • @damcmadlad2975
    @damcmadlad2975 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the vampires of the elder scrolls world the variety of the different bloodlines and the difference in culture that each group of vampires have has always been a super cool concept to me

  • @PabloEscobar-vh6jq
    @PabloEscobar-vh6jq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the fact that there is a weekly podcast on Sunday its a perfect way to end the weekend

  • @cedboost
    @cedboost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys, great video as always:D I love listening to you guys while playing Skyrim it’s more immersive and fun. Take care now travelers !

  • @gummiewizard9904
    @gummiewizard9904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In oblivion when you first become a vampire your character in fact changes. They look older, pale, more gaunt cheeks and there eyes are in fact immediately pinkish red. I think in the picture you showed the one on the far left was before they were a vampire

    • @Vevvev8
      @Vevvev8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct, the far left one was them as a mortal. Oblivion's stage 1 was noticable but it was if you were some old person. It was written in lore they were indistinguishable from mortals but in game they're easier to spot for probably gameplay reasons.

  • @colejaime5124
    @colejaime5124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you fudgemuppet.
    I really do enjoy what you guy's do.

  • @kingclint2382
    @kingclint2382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've always wondered what sets Harkon apart from other vampire Lords that he became the main antagonist, he seems to have gifted you the ability without much hesitation, he must have something that sets him above others to become leader of the clan.

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Remember he received it directly for him and his family by sacrificing 1000 people in Molag Bal's name. The rest in Volkihar Castle either where lesser Vamps or gifted Vampirism by Harkon.

    • @kingclint2382
      @kingclint2382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@morrigankasa570 I thought "family" would include the entire clan but yeah ig what you said makes more sense

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kingclint2382 glad to help:)

    • @theberhadian
      @theberhadian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sacrificing 1000 people to a Daedric Prince would set him apart from your run of the mill vampire.

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theberhadian yep, but I understand his reasoning. Definitely cruel but understandable. He feared dying and figured this was only way to avoid death.

  • @bronzecobra8556
    @bronzecobra8556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was honestly hoping that you guys would talk more about the blood scion and how it would fare against a volkihar vampire in terms of transformations. As well as some theorizing on how a transformed blood scion would fight based on the given information. But otherwise loved the video 👍

  • @Scotttjt
    @Scotttjt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    How about a new Dwemer-themed build built around EnaiSiaion's new "Tonal Architect" mod, and maybe also that new "Whispers" mod that serves as an alternative to Shouts?
    Also, a podcast about the Reachmen and Forsworn would be great.

    • @AnabOlympic
      @AnabOlympic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The videos they've already done on the reach:
      th-cam.com/video/Xe_2SfeYUmc/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/ZYcT5hcerrI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/9fHpm-KdKUs/w-d-xo.html

  • @Vernon013
    @Vernon013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitly enjoyed vampirism more in Oblivion than Skyrim. The drawbacks made it feel more worthwhile. Love these podcasts. Keep'em coming!

  • @wowomah6194
    @wowomah6194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can see why Dagoth Ur is considered a "vampire" in some sense though since, he (and frankly the Tribunal) have to "drink" from the Heart of Lorkhan so in a way, they're drinking Lorkhan's blood to fuel themselves right? So in a weird, magical/mystical sort of way, they're like cosmic vampires lol

  • @leasathace4707
    @leasathace4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It'd be cool if the Blood Scion's appearance looked similar to Dettlaff's beast form.

    • @sandsstandsmans6624
      @sandsstandsmans6624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That'd be badass

    • @agentgrey5696
      @agentgrey5696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandsstandsmans6624 you

    • @Vevvev8
      @Vevvev8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!! I was thinking something like the Grievous Twilights, but that's just as cool!
      Instead they're bald vampire lord's with horns, no wings, and pink...

  • @Cyrathil
    @Cyrathil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it's interesting how Michael views Werewolves vs. how he views Vampires.
    I see them as reflections of the same thing. They're both just shinning a light on the "beast" within, but they highlight different parts. The werewolves that we see are more beastial, but there's definitely a sense of enjoyment in the hunting and fighting, so I don't get when Michael says they have less of an element of "I find this fun". The only difference (in my opinion) is how they go about doing things. Vampires are more conspiratorial, charming, shadowy while werewolves are more... direct.

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I look at it this way, Werewolves may find the "thrill of the hunt" fun, however they aren't usually sadistic in their hunts. Even Hircine is said to not attack you if you aren't willing to play the game (run or fight). While Vampires for the most part have a sadistic element to them.
      An other way to view it, a serial killer vs a crime of passion. Passion happens in the moment with no real "thought" place into it. That's more where the Werewolves are, instinctual. While a serial killer lurks, lies in wait, often has some of the most sick ways to torture and finally kill their victims. There's an element of power there, power over their victims. That's where the Vampires are.
      There's a reason that in the real world hunters usually have a code, clean or as clean a kill as possible. While serial killers often have some of the most horrifying ways to kill, the intent is to strike fear into their victims and potential victims. They also are said to often start with torturing animals, so there's that too.
      Thus isn't to say that Werewolves are "good" but at the end of the day if you had to choose, would you want a Telbooth/Wetfang vampire death? Or to be torn to pieces by a Werewolf much like a Bear mauling that's usually quick? (Both do suck tho).

  • @gwendolynsnyder463
    @gwendolynsnyder463 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I play as a Vampire in Skyrim, I play with Sacrosanct. With Sacrosanct, I also get the Sneak Feeding and Non Starved Draining mod, so what I do is basically I infiltrate a bandit camp, and I just drain all the bandits there to become stronger.
    And since I play the Imperial questline, I also use the Windhelm barracks to drain all the Soldiers there. And I also go to Stormcloak Camps to get blood there.

  • @nicolaiartenyan1917
    @nicolaiartenyan1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best podcast tbh, i listen or watch a lot of podcasts but yours is just superior, you could say it achieved chim

  • @ibrahimdeniz364
    @ibrahimdeniz364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A video on the Cyrodiilic Vampyrum Order with some gameplay/roleplaying would be amazing.

  • @octavianpopescu4776
    @octavianpopescu4776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Right on time... I just started a playthrough yesterday and I sided with the vampires. 🙂

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *Grabs Dawnguard rune Axe

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lazilycatharticone4191 *uses ridiculously overpowered abilities to render your axe useless

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacksonconstantine5740 *Grabs flame Enchanted Crossbow bolts with fiery soul trapping and turn undead/sunfire restoration magics to send undead scum back to the depths of Oblivion

    • @the_hanged_clown
      @the_hanged_clown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lazilycatharticone4191 *uses alchemy exploit to make a paralyze poison that essentially lasts forever coats a fork with it and pokes you in the back

    • @lazilycatharticone4191
      @lazilycatharticone4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@the_hanged_clown lol ight

  • @StrobeFireStudios
    @StrobeFireStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude how have I not found this before. Great stuff guys, I subscribed!

  • @entropicflux8849
    @entropicflux8849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the vampire lore in TES reminds me a lot of the lore in vampire: the masquerade

  • @cwpv2477
    @cwpv2477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They really are a perfect metaphor for super powerful/rich people living on the life-blood and life-time of their victims. They are like the Nestle of TES

  • @edim108
    @edim108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly being a Volkihar type vampire that still can walk in the sun (it's annoying like a rash but not harmful beyond that) would be a sweet deal.
    You're immortal, you get some really neat powers (going by lore descriptions not gameplay) and still can function normally during the day. And you can turn your close ones into vampires if you fear lack of company + traveling Tamriel is a lot safer as a spooky Vampire than just a regular mortal man.
    Think how much better the Elves are at certain things bc they live for centuries and then think how good you might become with functionally no time limit.

  • @NEMESIS_1234
    @NEMESIS_1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yessss highlight of my week

  • @wackattackjack
    @wackattackjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always justified the feeding and strength thing as that when well fed you become more human, like it’s diluting the vampire within you. When you haven’t fed your more pure vampire, and more of a monster.

  • @EJDubbz
    @EJDubbz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always thought of hunger making vampires more monstrous. More buffs but also more weaknesses to things like sunlight. I think the stronger vs weaker scale is a little too simplistic. I like the progression in the sacrosanct mod.

  • @valendrien6517
    @valendrien6517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite aspects of TES games

  • @keebmack
    @keebmack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17:25 I just started playing Morrowind for the first time this past weekend(best decision ever). One of the coolest things was while progressing through the main quest I slept and got a message about a disturbing dream. So cool! lmao need more of that..

  • @TheShepardAscension
    @TheShepardAscension 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost to 1M Subs Keep Up The Good Work Guys. Your Content is Fantastic

  • @dillon.w7301
    @dillon.w7301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been waiting on this episode I made me a new vampire build 3 weeks ago and loving it with all the mods

  • @marvelouschester4104
    @marvelouschester4104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel that the idea of not drinking blood making you stronger could of worked if they really highlighted the downsides. Like how a starving wolf is more dangerous than a well fed one, they should have highlighted how vampires get desperate and gain access to more primal, violent means of feeding. They struggle to think straight and eventually are consumed by their hunger, being only able to think of feeding. And then similar to the starving wolf, eventually they will die. But it is in the moment just before, where they are most desperate, that they are the most dangerous.

  • @dawn2891
    @dawn2891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love vampires in elder scrolls. It my favorite role playing character.

  • @synner707
    @synner707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first oblivion character was an argonian. Got vampirism and took me forever to cure myself because I was kicked out of the makes guild. Didn't know how to cure it. Got attacked all the time because I was like the final stage.

  • @Sailable
    @Sailable 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I literally just finished watching the vampires worth it video

  • @0lAllan
    @0lAllan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It reminds me of an old friend I haven't seen in quite a while. Evil Eddie was his nickname. He loved vampire lore. I image he'd play a vampire illusionist (like he wanted to play in D&D) in Skyrim. I'm not so sure how he'd feel about them being the product of Molag Bal's std though.

  • @Natsumi4709
    @Natsumi4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just hunt and feed on bandits, deadra worshippers, rogue mages and necromancers and any other villains.

    • @LandStrider23
      @LandStrider23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup. Raiding the bad guys as a seductive monster is very satisfying

  • @morrgash
    @morrgash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Vampires in Underworld is my favorite interpretation of vampirasim, that is why i love Vampirisim in the Elder scrolls universe.

    • @sushanalone
      @sushanalone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AMEN!

    • @horatiussonofrome812
      @horatiussonofrome812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Underworld is underrated

    • @usern4metak3ns
      @usern4metak3ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you liked that ripoff, check out vampire the masquerade by white wolf publishing. Basically the original form of underworld.

    • @morrgash
      @morrgash 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@usern4metak3ns Oh watched a video about it, looks really cool!

  • @nickolasnorrod5391
    @nickolasnorrod5391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sacrosanct is the best thing to ever happen to vampires in Skyrim, absolutely love that mod

    • @zoinksss1372
      @zoinksss1372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love everything about that mod except for the feeding mechanic. I like how in vanilla feeding makes your powers recede, which is a great roleplaying tool imo. But I play vampires quite often, so maybe I’ll give it another shot lol.

    • @jacksonconstantine5740
      @jacksonconstantine5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer better vampires but sacrosanct is great too

  • @PlagueOfGripes
    @PlagueOfGripes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess the idea with the no blood / animal blood thing is that it's a bit of "you are what you eat." Vampires lacking in blood grow closer to the divine power that created them, but their physical bodies still hunger for mortal needs, since they aren't truly immortal. But by ingesting human blood, they satisfy their hunger but draw themselves back down to the level of a human. By ingesting animal blood, they satisfy their hunger but draw themselves down to the level of a beast. So vampires in their most powerful state would be a being that takes in nothing of the mortal realm, but that isn't possible since by their nature, they're still cursed mortal vessels.

  • @symbiotesoda1148
    @symbiotesoda1148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There comes a time in every play through where you have to ask yourself: “Do I be a werewolf, or do I be a vampire?”

  • @LandStrider23
    @LandStrider23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Their eyes in TES5 are that way because the Dovahkiin seeks power and senses the power of the vampires.

  • @samuelhaverghast2442
    @samuelhaverghast2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been using a mod, that makes the Volkihar look more like how they are described in the lore, its pretty well made, and while you can tell something isn't, quite right with my character, there isn't any glowing eye bits. And at night with a hood up, you could easily mistake them as just a normal person.

  • @Ammovampire
    @Ammovampire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immediately liked, haven’t even started the video yet

  • @sugarboys5423
    @sugarboys5423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you do a video about conventions for dragon/argonian names so we can come up with names for ourselves something like "How dragon names are formed and how YOU can pick one for yourself" something like that and a big red circle or something idk

  • @Alex_Barbosa
    @Alex_Barbosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want drinking blood to level you up as a vampire simply because I want to BE A VAMPIRE. Like come on, I went through all the trouble of finding a vampire, letting it hit me until I died a few times, and finally caught the disease while avoiding shrines. And I still don't feel like a vampire. I just got a few new spells.

  • @ludicrousfunone5705
    @ludicrousfunone5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:53. Technically Harkon took part in the Ritual also. So did he suffer the same humiliation as Serrana and Her Mother Valerica?

    • @lilblock3564
      @lilblock3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably, Molag Bal can turn into a female I presume.

    • @user-wh8mb7tm2g
      @user-wh8mb7tm2g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn't it Serana or Valerica that turned Harkon? the 1000 souls was just to get in contact with Molag Bal

    • @ludicrousfunone5705
      @ludicrousfunone5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-wh8mb7tm2g good question but considering Molag Bal I can imagine him dominating Harkon in a very degrading way!!!!

    • @user-wh8mb7tm2g
      @user-wh8mb7tm2g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ludicrousfunone5705 yeah its highly possible, it would make his "behold the power!" Speech rather pathetic if he had to go through that🤣

    • @ludicrousfunone5705
      @ludicrousfunone5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-wh8mb7tm2g LMAO definitely

  • @Arkancide
    @Arkancide 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only started to like Vampires when I encountered the Vampire Counts in Warhammer Fantasy. Inspired by their example I set out to make my modded Skyrim Vampire closer to the Vampire Counts than the Elder Scrolls variety. Also took inspiration from some of the quests I read about in ESO about certain vampires experimenting with the curse/disease, to found the backstory for my particular kind of strain. The results have been fantastic, but it stretches the limits of what the Lore would likely allow. I love it.

  • @dustinhatfield8373
    @dustinhatfield8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My answer to your alls Conundrum over the animal blood drinkers getting weaker in eso is this:
    Drinking blood does make both types weaker and more human appearing, but then when they don't drink blood for the buffs they don't achieve the same level of strength they did when they had a human blood diet.
    This way the blood does affect how strong they get but also helps them maintain a human appearance.
    Furthermore, I thinknit makes sense that going a few days without blood will make them stronger, but if they straight up get blood starved for a very long period of time they could die or go feral. It's simple enough to consolidate gameplay with lore.

  • @austinhathaway182
    @austinhathaway182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The vampires are freakin legit In the elder scrolls. And I loved the lords strain. I’d love to see a bunch of different strains in the next games with better buffs to choose from

  • @kgm4556
    @kgm4556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievably based topic. Might fire up the RIM and serve in Lord Harkon’s court while watching.

  • @Natsumi4709
    @Natsumi4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The moral thing is to only feed on willing doners and leave them with enough to survive

  • @ebonygyro8736
    @ebonygyro8736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love playing as a vampire in skyrim

  • @Laughingman9432
    @Laughingman9432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I assert my dominance by joining the dawn guard as a vampire

  • @drydenquinn
    @drydenquinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited for the lycanthropy episode!!!

  • @soyboydivision
    @soyboydivision 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Vampires: *kills and replaces members of families*
    The institute: Write that down, write that down!!

  • @coolnamebro7363
    @coolnamebro7363 ปีที่แล้ว

    "He's a troll, he was like "I'm gonna troll the cycle of life and death." "
    Molag Bal when he finds a virgin in the middle of nowhere: "We do a little trolling."

  • @billygrider24
    @billygrider24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe its a version of the candle light spell used to spot the bosmer vamps

  • @enochthepumpkin
    @enochthepumpkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Notification pops up just as I'm opening Oblivion

  • @lordkanesoulreaver
    @lordkanesoulreaver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ied love to see the molagbal vampires added to elderscrols 6 would be an interesting story for em

  • @ChocolateFishBrains
    @ChocolateFishBrains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curing vampirism in Morrowind was the easiest. You just ask Molag Bal and he tells you to kill his daughter. She wasn't very challenging. The actual difficulty with that one comes from trying to find the right shrine to go to.

  • @TiffanyNTurner
    @TiffanyNTurner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started Castlevania thanks to ur recent build video good show haha

  • @JW-zx5dr
    @JW-zx5dr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intriguing, I enjoy playing as a Vampire