Unexpected Twist in Skyrim: Player Inherits a Dark Secret!

Receiving an inheritance in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is typically seen as a positive financial gain. However, one player had a different experience when they received a surprising negative outcome from a determined courier in the game. Skyrim couriers are known for their unwavering dedication to their profession, braving all kinds of weather conditions and even dragon attacks. They have a knack for showing up at the most inconvenient moments, eager to deliver their messages and move on. Unfortunately, these deliveries don't always bring good news.

Couriers have been known to make players wait for in-game weeks in order to progress certain quests, but they can also be incredibly efficient. In a strange turn of events, a Skyrim player received an inheritance letter shortly after witnessing the sudden death of Whiterun blacksmith Adrianne Avenicci. However, the player was unaware of their involvement in Adrianne's demise. By taking control of the forge where she was working, the player unintentionally caused her character to respawn at a high altitude, resulting in a fatal fall that led to her death.

A Reddit user named rubyravioli recently shared a screenshot of an inheritance letter that left them with a negative amount of gold Septims. The deduction taken by the Jarl's court also amounted to a negative value. A comment on the post suggests that this unusual occurrence is likely due to a mod, as the name on the inheritance letter is simply listed as "Citizen." Rubyravioli later confirms this to be true, mentioning their use of the Skyrim Populated Cities mod, which adds additional non-playable characters (NPCs) to the game for a more lively experience.

Although the negative inheritance is a result of a mod, fans of Skyrim found it quite entertaining. One user humorously wrote, "I'm off to steal 200 gold worth of items from Balgruuf's house," while another speculated that the deceased may have had outstanding warrants, and thus the Dragonborn had to cover the court expenses. Negative inheritance may be another reason why Skyrim players try to avoid the courier, but the NPC's persistence makes it seemingly impossible.

The modders' contribution to the game's enduring popularity, particularly with Skyrim approaching its 20th anniversary, cannot be underestimated. There is speculation that it may reach this milestone before the release of The Elder Scrolls 6, whether fans approve or not. Although the official word from Bethesda is yet to be revealed, currently it appears that Skyrim fans are still finding ample enjoyment in the game and are mostly satisfied to wait. Skyrim is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.