The Greybeard's Secret
EpicNate
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The Greybeards of High Hrothgar are often regarded as some of Skyrim's most beloved characters, however today we delve into a plethora of Elder Scrolls information that suggests they were an even bigger influence than we realized.
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@Alibium 5 years ago
Seems like when we needed him the most, the graybeards summoned Nate to High Hrothgar
@ToeNailGathering 5 years ago
“Hey, how’s it going guys? It’s Nate here” hearing that made me a different kind of happy
@RavennaRose928 4 years ago
Greybeards: Never abuse the voice power.
Me: shouting anything and everything off the sides of mountains while cackling
Me: shouting anything and everything off the sides of mountains while cackling
@tildessmoo 3 years ago
The fact that Jurgen Windcaller is in Sovngarde means he's a follower of Shor, not the Daedric Princes. I'd say that 17 is an important number in TES, but not necessarily related to the Daedra in Jurgen's case. The Daedric writing on his tomb is probably a bit of respect to the Chimer who defeated him at Red Mountain, thus leading him to the Way of the Voice, since the Chimer and later Dunmer use Daedric script.
The line about Proudhome existing before the Tapestry makes me wonder if it's one of the Towers, like Adamantine, White-Gold, Red Mountain, and the Throat of the World. Each in its own way is sacred to Akatosh/Alkosh/Auri-el (although Red Mountain was a stronghold of the Dwemer and Chimer, it was also the place that brought Jurgen to his Way of the Voice), and each has strong associations with a Tongue, if not a Dragonborn.
The fact that each potential Dragonborn is called a king in some way may be related to the Covenant of Alessia, which specified that the true ruler of the Empire would always be Dragonborn, and that so long as they wore the Amulet of Kings, the Veil would always be a measure of protection between Nirn and Oblivion (until Martin Septim's sacrifice made the Veil permanent without the Amulet). Belharza, Reman Cyrodiil, Tiber Septim, and Martin Septim were all explicitly Dragonborn, even if none of them were around with dying dragons to be witnesses taking souls. It makes me wonder if Akatosh wanted some others like Ja'Darri and the Tosh Raka to be Emperor of Nirn, but those darn ignorant mortals didn't quite understand his intentions. (Also, implications for post-Skyrim, given that Titus Mede is old, unpopular, and without an official heir; and the Mede dynasty is considered by many to be illegitimate.)
The line about Proudhome existing before the Tapestry makes me wonder if it's one of the Towers, like Adamantine, White-Gold, Red Mountain, and the Throat of the World. Each in its own way is sacred to Akatosh/Alkosh/Auri-el (although Red Mountain was a stronghold of the Dwemer and Chimer, it was also the place that brought Jurgen to his Way of the Voice), and each has strong associations with a Tongue, if not a Dragonborn.
The fact that each potential Dragonborn is called a king in some way may be related to the Covenant of Alessia, which specified that the true ruler of the Empire would always be Dragonborn, and that so long as they wore the Amulet of Kings, the Veil would always be a measure of protection between Nirn and Oblivion (until Martin Septim's sacrifice made the Veil permanent without the Amulet). Belharza, Reman Cyrodiil, Tiber Septim, and Martin Septim were all explicitly Dragonborn, even if none of them were around with dying dragons to be witnesses taking souls. It makes me wonder if Akatosh wanted some others like Ja'Darri and the Tosh Raka to be Emperor of Nirn, but those darn ignorant mortals didn't quite understand his intentions. (Also, implications for post-Skyrim, given that Titus Mede is old, unpopular, and without an official heir; and the Mede dynasty is considered by many to be illegitimate.)
@regalcartoon5932 5 years ago (edited)
“Hey, how’s it going guys? It’s Nate here.” Oh how much I’ve missed that intro! Welcome back, Nate! So glad to see you!
@Mare_Man 3 years ago
It's worth noting that when the Greybeards grant you their knowledge of Shouts, they use the same visuals as when you absorb a Dragon Soul. It's possible that when we return the horn to Jurgen's sarcophagus, we receive his knowledge- just represented as a Dragon Soul for gameplay convenience
@budman_0493 5 years ago
The TRUE High King of Skyrim has returned we missed you so much glad you’re ok and back with us
@jorgee.9962 5 years ago
I’ve literally played Skyrim for like 8 years straight, and never occurred to me to return the horn to his tomb. Never knew you could get a soul from doing so. That’s awesome and good to know
@daltonfreeman6551 1 year ago
I mean, the Greybeards give you their "understanding of dragon shouts" when you learn several shouts from them. Paarthurnax does the same thing too. It's not unreasonable to think that, as a thanks for returning his horn, he passed some of his knowledge back to you.
@jackdamascus4506 5 years ago
I love how he just came back like nothing happened. Great to see you again
@R_ooster12 5 years ago
A year. A whole harvest has passed with no word of the scholar. And now, he returns. Talos be with you scholar.
@admiralwaltz321 5 years ago (edited)
That "How's it going guys? It's Nate here." Just de-aged me by like 5 years
@ArtemisUS 3 years ago
A huge smile spread across my face when you said “..in the opening quest in Skyrim..” because I am currently replaying Skyrim, hit level 26, and then headed to see the Greybeards finally because I got a bit sidetracked clearly 😂 always gives me a chuckle when you can play for dozens of hours without progressing the main story whatsoever lol. God I missed this game.
@Kostiw4 5 years ago
I feel like a little kid on Christmas! Great having you back, my ears missed you.
The Greybeard's Secret
EpicNate
1,267,368 views
The Greybeards of High Hrothgar are often regarded as some of Skyrim's most beloved characters, however today we delve into a plethora of Elder Scrolls information that suggests they were an even bigger influence than we realized.