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A Skyrim player had an unexpected encounter with a guard in Castle Volkihar, which amused fellow players used to such behavior in Oblivion.
The Oblivion guards were known for their heightened aggression compared to those in Skyrim, thanks to the widespread application of bounties. In this instance, the guard trailed the player on foot, resulting in a comical interaction within the perilous vampire den, culminating in the guard's ultimate defeat by the vampires.
A player of Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim recently shared a surprising encounter with a guard in an unexpected and perilous location. The amusing post has garnered attention from fans, who are familiar with similar occurrences in Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion rather than its younger counterpart, Skyrim.
One notable difference between Skyrim and Oblivion lies in the behavior of guards and the handling of player bounties. In Oblivion, guards would appear to arrest players for bounties unrelated to their current location, but in Skyrim, bounties are tied to specific regions. If a player ventures far enough from the Hold where the bounty was established, guards generally cease their pursuit until the player returns to that same territory.
darragh73, a player, had a unique experience while in Castle Volkihar. They found themselves unexpectedly engaged in a conversation with a guard. In the image provided, the guard is attempting to apprehend the player, who is faced with the choice of paying a 1000 gold fine, going to prison, or resisting arrest. This interaction may seem ordinary to most players, as they have likely encountered similar situations before. However, what sets this encounter apart is that it takes place in a vampire den that poses a significant threat to players, making it even more remarkable that a random guard would initiate such an encounter.
Other players found great amusement in this incident and were curious about how it unfolded. Darragh73 explained that they were most likely being pursued on foot, as they were unable to use fast travel due to being targeted by guards. The idea of a guard relentlessly pursuing the player on foot and even crossing bodies of water has struck fans as particularly humorous. Some players suggested that this guard may have had a previous career as a courier, known for their ability to locate players anywhere in the game, or perhaps the guard was still an adventurous soul who had managed to avoid the fate of many other guards who famously "took an arrow to the knee."
Despite the likelihood of a negative outcome for any non-playable character (NPC) who unknowingly enters a vampire lair, some commenters showed sympathy towards the guard. They even mentioned that they would have willingly let their own character be arrested to show respect for the guard's efforts. However, in darragh73's case, the guard's attempts were in vain. After the screenshot was taken, the player allowed the aggressive Skyrim vampires in the area to attack the guard, eventually defeating him with fireballs and lightning attacks.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is currently available on various platforms including PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
