Stella Brando
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Why Dawnguard is the heart of Skyrim
(the cold, vampiric heart)
PC Gamer once printed a revocation of their Morrowind review, stating that although the game had its highlights, it had left them feeling lonely, isolated; unable to do anything meaningful.
Skyrim’s 'Dragonborn' character is exactly this sort of lonely hero.
He has the potential to become an arch-mage, a king of thieves, a master assassin, or a chief among fighters, yet he lacks the ability to be get involved in one simple human relationship.
1. Serana is the Series' First Fully Fleshed Out Character
Dawnguard has the first genuine character in the Elder Scrolls series (and I've been playing since Daggerfall)
The adventure is truly surprising with it’s focus on the character of Serana.
Serana is an appealing and seductive character, with a lot of depth; a 4000 years young vampire (older than Cyrodiil's Empire) with dark secrets in her past.
Serana will comment on your environments, on the weather, on the story you're going through, as well her backstory.
The search for Serana's mother in Castle Volkihar is excellent -- it's truly focused on Serana's personal journey, as well as her relationship with her abusive parents.
This tendency comes and goes however -- In the Dwemer ruins mission she just seems happy to tag along.
If Dawnguard had kept up the character-driven approach, I would have rated the DLC 10/10.
2. It was Created By Rogue Elements within the Bethesda Machine
A vengeful Todd
This is the first time we've seen Todd's team concentrate on character above the usual computer RPG-slogging.
Was the DLC produced by some rogue team within Bethesda?
Our sources say: maybe.
If this is true, I wish this team best for the future -- after all, they created the first sign of life* in the Elder Scrolls.
*Undead life.
3. It Has Skyrim's Most Beautiful Scenery
Dawnguard adds some beautiful new areas to Tamriel.
The final quest is long and combat intensive -- it looks absolutely gorgeous, though.
Our sources indicate that if you have started the main quest, you will get a dragon battle on and under Dawnguard's frozen lake.
4. With the Secret Power of Modding, You Can Now Make Serana Your Waifu.
Unfortunately, you can’t make Serana your wife in vanilla Skyrim, she's too traumatised, and unsure whether to truly trust you.
The relationship just needs time, and possibly Skyrim's equivalent of therapy (which probably involves a lot of mead).
However, with the power of modding, you can bring marriage into your game.
I would recommend the simple Live With Serana -- it involves returning to the most beautiful vista in the adventure, and saying: forget about Mara and her fancy temples. We can get married right here. Who could say no to that?
My mail-order marriage to Wyrmlord certainly started off less auspiciously.
Let's not even mention marrying Kruno.
Or god forbid, Melcar.
You wouldn't believe the things that guy is into...
Er, anyway, try Dawnguard.
I will think you will find the character of Serana captivating.
You certainly won't regret being a part of her on her journey.
As Serana says: 'lets make some more stories together.'
-- Stella Vindaloo-Krunovsky-Melcarius-Brando
Feel free to contact me regarding employment or marriage opportunities
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