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A player's funeral in Skyrim was interrupted by a dragon attack, creating chaos and humor in an unexpected moment.
Dragon attacks in major cities are a rare phenomenon, which makes this occurrence both uncommon and intriguing for players. Despite the glitch in the "Glory of the Dead" quest, the distinctive funeral experience highlights the enduring entertainment value that can be discovered in Skyrim.
During a player's quest for the Companions guild, "The Glory of the Dead", an unusual event occurred. The funeral and cremation of Kodlak Whitemane, the fallen guild leader, took place near the renowned Skyforge in Whiterun. However, the solemn occasion was unexpectedly interrupted by a well-timed dragon attack, as shared by a Reddit user. In The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, the return of dragons plays a central role in the main storyline, and players frequently encounter these formidable creatures during their journey. While such encounters are typically outside the walls of cities, this dragon attack within Whiterun provided a memorable and unexpected twist for the player community. Despite Skyrim's approaching twelfth anniversary, the game continues to captivate players, who often share their amusing and peculiar experiences within the beloved yet notorious RPG's thriving community.
A Reddit user named Lovely-sleep recorded a dragon attack disrupting a solemn moment. Lovely-sleep observed Aela the Huntress, a fellow member of the Companions, conducting funeral rites. Suddenly, the sound of a dragon's roar filled the air, causing chaos. Some of the Companions drew their weapons, while other citizens screamed for help and fled. The dragon flew overhead and unleashed a fiery breath upon the mourners before disappearing into the city.
Several users on the thread mentioned how unusual it was to encounter dragon attacks within major Skyrim cities, rather than out on the roads or in the wilderness. Some claimed to have only witnessed it a few times in thousands of hours of gameplay. Speculation arose that mods, known to have unexpected effects on gameplay, could be responsible for this anomaly. However, Lovely-sleep confirmed that they were playing the unmodded version of Skyrim on the Nintendo Switch. Although the attack itself did not seem to be a glitch, Lovely-sleep later confirmed that the dragon's untimely interruption disrupted the funeral quest. After successfully defeating and killing the dragon, the Companions returned to Jorvaskrr without completing their tribute to their fallen leader.
Kodlak's funeral was unexpectedly memorable, with one user jesting that it was truly befitting of a warrior, and another remarking on the efficiency of a dragon attack as a forge igniter. These peculiar and darkly humorous moments within Skyrim contribute to the game's enduring popularity and entertainment value, which shows no signs of diminishing. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim can be enjoyed on various platforms, including PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
