Can You Make a Living in Riften?

[@vikst.varlik726]

Here's the deal: you're allowed to have a different opinion, no one can take that away from you. However, this is also my channel, and I get to decided how to moderate my comment section. "Gay people shouldn't exist" isn't an opinion, it's hate speech. Already had to remove a few homophobic comments.

[@ironmooss1946]

Being mad that someone on the internet said 2 sections of code like eachother is hilarious These videos are fantastic and I hope your channel keeps growing :)

[@jaspereris6560]

This is so unbelievably based, this alone is enough to subscribe to your channel but then add the absolute phenomenal content, it's perfect!

[@singingReaper]

Dawg I was already about to subscribe over how nice your story telling was, you just made me click it even faster Knowing a content creator isn’t some bigot is always assuring when it comes to support

[@frostpst477]

Erm based?

[@vasalbur]

Hell yes dude!

[@julianadams3710]

Idk why seeing this fictional Argonian ex alcoholic clean all of the drinks out of his new pre furnished home he bought himself with honest hard earned money was so cathartic.

[@Stonezorz]

Picked the right song for it too, that hit harder than I thought it would

[@chrisvandergriff504]

Dude, why did this "challenge run" turn out to be the best written piece of Skyrim fanfiction I've ever experienced?

[@thatnick967]

>Kicks addiction >Buys a house >Becomes Thane >Still doesn't buy a shirt

[@lowpolylobotomy]

nothing like the sun on the scales of your back hey

[@u.s.s.chucklefucker1657]

Honestly, I'd personally just download an outfit that looks nice but is also shirtless. Like, maybe it's a little gaudy or something and has a bunch of necklaces and amulets, and arm bands. With the legs being the skirt part of either College of Winterhold robes or the skirt from the Dunmer outfit robes. Then as an accompanying set of foot, hand and head wear it would be anklets and ankle bangles, wrist bands and bangles as well as rings on the fingers that don't get rings equipped normally, then finally a circlet with 2 sets of antlers, one smaller than the other.

[@Faucetofstone]

He's become a true son of Skyrim at least according to Morrowind

[@jorhallam2094]

We making it out of the Thieves Guild with this one

[@Enoonb]

The bromance with Madesi is 10/10. Well done.

[@FelisAlcea]

"Bromance" 😏😏😏

[@bellindajane8452]

I don’t think it was a ‘bromance’ I think it was just a regular romance

[@someonebored0100]

Remove the b

[@bellindajane8452]

@@GldnClaw the narrator literally brought up Mara, the god of marriage at the end. It was extremely obvious the characters were romantic. Take your homophobic bs somewhere else

[@MaliciousMoxy]

Now make them kiss.

[@Ved000000]

Him getting offered so many fishing jobs is hilarious and immersive. Like growing up tall and getting asked to play basketball.

[@CErra310]

Shor's Stone is an ebony mine in the vanilla game. The unofficial patch changes it to iron because NPCs talk about it being an iron mine. I personally think the oversight goes the other way because ebony is the crystallized blood of shor, so the name would be very appropriate for an ebony mine. But they couldn't hire the voice actor to record the line again I guess

[@vikst.varlik726]

That's some cool lore, I didn't know that!

[@CErra310]

@@vikst.varlik726 I agree 100%. That's why I use the purist patch to revert it back to an ebony mine

[@brynstarre]

It's also a mistake by the people/person behind the unofficial patch - the story is that it WAS an iron mine, and a quest for the alchemist in Riften has you pick up a piece for him to investigate. It has now been cleared of iron and people are discovering the ebony below it.

[@kie9683]

Wish they'd make an unofficial non unnecessary changes patch. Just fix game breaking bugs like come on. You can't not use it too bc soanh mods require it

[@CErra310]

@@kie9683 purist patch

[@andrex1456]

Beyond this being just a genuinely fun way to approach skyrim; You’ll never know how much this hit home for me I teared up when i realized you were getting rid of all the alcohol in the house I remember doing that

[@ShieniLicksOnLemons]

I'm proud of you, friend ❤️

[@andrex1456]

@@ShieniLicksOnLemons Thank you, truly :)

[@ravenwinter6984]

So proud of you! My dad had battled with it too, and overcame it, so I've seen the struggle. You're a strong person, and I hope you feel proud to accomplish something so difficult!

[@HH-bi8dt]

My grandfather was the closest thing I ever had to a dad. He struggled with alcoholism for years before finally quitting cold turkey late in his 60's, and I know first hand, all your friends and family must be so glad to see you off the stuff and doing well! All the best, man. Truly.

[@ninjabgwriter]

I remember when my mom did that too. It's definitely up there for one of the times I've been proudest of someone. It's so hard but so worth it, and I have so much love for people battling addiction. It can feel so shameful and defeating and isolating, and some days seems like the uphill climb will never end. It gets easier. She's been sober for almost 20 years now, and so much happier for it, and her immense strength taught my siblings and I an irreplaceable, precious lesson and deepened our bonds. Good luck to everyone else fighting for their lives back out there, God bless you. :)

[@gummyaxolotl]

I love these videos so much!! I wish Madesi was a marriage option, that would have been such a cute conclusion to the story

[@vikst.varlik726]

Madesi is such a kind character, I always wanted him to be marriable. I think Hal and Madesi will spend some time together in the future...

[@TheSpazzDragon]

This is so incredibly sweet a story. The kind of personal "I am filling in the blanks with my own head canon" story telling that makes Skyrim and RPGs so appealing to me in the first place.

[@MartinBlackArcano]

No wonder where your "I can fix him" fixation comes from (pun intended). Shar's blessings upon you 🌑

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thinking about making a Cleric of Selune to romance Shadowheart in my next run just to give her an aneurysm 👍

[@appleseed2976]

​@@vikst.varlik726 I love being a selunite when romancing her as it causes some really good interactions

[@MTVhost]

I'm going to cry about Hal and Madesi's interactions. I'm losing my mind over this.

[@swordsmancs]

It’s so pure and wholesome my heart’s melting

[@pet-purple-panda1634]

Can't wait for the Khajit episode, maybe as a part of the merchant caravan moving around until you can finally settle down in Solitude. Feel like when its all said and done this series is going to be one I come back to regularly in the future with how quaint they are. Very calming series, keep up the great work.

[@daboomchakalaka7898]

You are a great storyteller. The ending was so good.

[@LavenderTheFox-p1o]

31:03 Hal & Madesi need to fall in love 🦎💚

[@rohanpuri7951]

3 radiant quests in one cave is really mad

[@vikst.varlik726]

I was so lucky, honestly! I took one of those quests on my personal save file and it took me all the way to Broken Helm Hallow in Solitude.

[@nikkiorr7088]

Damn. Robbery victim X robber to lovers 10/10

[@davidthor4405]

I suspect Kenshi could be very rewarding for this kind of narrative style. It makes for a lot of interactive and unique stories that I think you could do a lot with. Also that ending with Madesi was ambigious romantic tension done right, and you deserve a macaroon for it.

[@amargwari2431]

Yeah but Keshi is awful. There is no story, no direction, no beauty in the world or people and most of all everybody can just kill you by blowing on you particularly hard

[@torimarshall9599]

I've enjoyed all of these stories immensely, but this is my favorite. Something about the only conflict being internal, the tenderness with which you handle addiction, the gentleness of the characters. It's all very soothing and heart-warming. I read the relationship with Madesi as that of a mentor, but it's good to imagine romantic love in Hal's future. I imagine he'll have a respectable fishing trade before becoming a servant of Mara, spreading her love and forgiveness to all those who need it. No matter their rock bottom.

[@calcifer8306]

I've been super sick so watching this little lizard man live his best life was honestly the highlight of my day. I even got my dad to sit in and watch, your storytelling skill is fantastic!

[@scaldcrowe]

wow, that was a much nicer and more wholesome story than what i would've expected out of riften. you really had me rooting for hal in his quest to get sober and make amends

[@prxssia]

Ooh, I was very interested in the Riften one, especially with the rule of not stealing from previous videos This was such a neat follow up, I love this video series

[@HarvestLockwood]

"This priestess told me how her daughter died... and then... DIDN'T have a quest for me???" That absolutely offended line delivery cracked me up lmfao.

[@maddy_7459]

I’ve been loving these videos so far! I love the narrative immersion. It definitely makes me want to pick up the game for the millionth time.

[@Pixieshandcrafteddesigns]

“Grabbed by the collar” isn’t wearing a shirt. I love these videos though! It makes me want to start a new play through and give them a back story.

[@monstrousmoss]

just scruffed him like a cat

[@The_goddess771]

I clicked on this video expecting a challenge run but instead got the best written skyrim fan fiction of all time. Thank you bro, my day's been made.

[@sonofsothis58]

13:16 You stole the Mammoth Tusk!

[@vikst.varlik726]

🤫

[@willmefree9343]

@@vikst.varlik726 We know your Secrets. 😈

[@Beelopinator]

It's not stealing if it's from criminals (;

[@SupremeOracle]

​@@vikst.varlik726 ✋️ we know

[@Muggzey610]

Because of you I now know who modesi is and I can finally bring him the flawless gems and clear that f*&"in quest that's haunted me for decades

[@lumiquartz5505]

This might be my favorite yet. You’re such a great storyteller! I love the angle you took, crawling yourself out of addiction and paying back debts through honest hard work. And your humor is spot on! I’m not sure if you plan to continue this series but it’s one of my recent favorites. It’s such an original, interesting way to approach Skyrim in a time when I thought new ways to play had all but run out. Thanks for your hard work! 😊

[@alexbememe]

Didn't know I'd be feeling so soft towards a couple of argonians but wow, you're a great storyteller!!

[@starrynight-p]

What a great video!!! The storytelling and characters are great, and overall make the video 10x more immersive. Definitely subscribing, I can't wait to see more!

[@elliedrama46]

Ritten holds such an important place in my heart and madesi is my favorite character in skyrim, this was so wonderful

[@jovanwhite9642]

I’ve loved all of your videos so far, but this one really is so sweet. I loved Hal’s journey and seeing him build a life for himself and succeed (even though it’s just in a video game) honestly was really inspiring. Especially toward the end - finding out what his birth name meant and realizing that he probably felt doomed his entire life. Realizing that with enough hard work, kindness, and love you can turn things around no matter how far in a hole you think you are. Grinned like an idiot at the end because I was rooting for Madesi and him. I’d have been happy with friends, but that last line made my heart so happy. It’s nice to see some representation. Thank you so much for these wonderful stories. And also for keeping your channel a safe space for people like us. I really appreciate the kind community you’re building.

[@DragonstormCrafts]

Wow. Just found this channel after getting back into Skyrim again and watching the classic 100 days vids and this is just amazing. I did not expect to be so enthralled with these characters in only a 30 min video but your storytelling is absolutely amazing and the pacing is very well done. As someone who writes storylines and DMs for D&D this is truly wonderful. Thank you and I hope you can keep this going, now to binge your whole channel!

[@esper6119]

the suspense waiting for these two lizard men to make out or something is tremendous

[@dallas5436]

hey, look. if you want fanfiction of what is essencially the fanfiction just hit me up- im equally as invested as you. ive already drawn them three times.

[@esper6119]

@@dallas5436 FKDJLSFLSJSL LMAO

[@commanderbilliam]

This was a really creative video! I havnt seen too many other creators lean into the narritive like this, and Hal's & Madesi's interactions were really sweet.

[@daboomchakalaka7898]

I think your channel will grow and grow, you’ve found your niche.

[@scorlos5020]

"Filth." Had me fucking rolling.

[@vikst.varlik726]

Morrowind moment

[@lizardbiscuit3235]

This is such a refreshing take on challenge-runs! I enjoyed the implementation of role-play storytelling mixed into the gameplay. Definitely subscribing

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@choerm]

Aggghhh, the story telling! Such a simple setup spun into a wonderful tale. Incredible video!

[@ravenwinter6984]

I absolutely love this video, I was so invested in our protagonist's story, the second he started removing the alcohol from his home, I smiled and felt proud of him! You're a great story teller!

[@saintcel51]

I'm loving these videos man, I've watched all of them. So excited that you just made a new one!!

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you're enjoying the series!

[@semisweethearts]

i love this series! every addition brings something new but retains your captivating storytelling. an argonian character is perfect for riften and it makes his relationship with madesi that much more compelling!

[@ScorpSteed]

Thanks for reminding me that Madesi isn’t a marriage candidate A racist begger from Windhelm can be married, but not the sexy, hardworking Argonian who makes jewelry

[@noahrevan5452]

I'm starting to think you have a creative writing minor or something 😂 This was even better than the Whiterun video. Officially subscribed

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thank you so much, and welcome! I've always enjoyed writing and went to school for game design, so I guess I'm kind of putting that to use, lol

[@Stardashy]

Wait what- this is genuienly very well made I did not expect this. The writing you put in and especially the little scenes were really amazing!

[@a.t.6535]

Your first-person narration is so funny, gotta love Skyrim being Skyrim, and the third-person immersive storytelling is so touching. It's like having a full course meal in a video, a little bit of everything. I will admit, I need to catch up, but what I've seen so far in this series makes me happy. I don't know how else to put it! I'm rooting for these two sober lizards and their pet (cannibal?!) rat! And thank you for not only creating interesting and diverse stories where everyone has a shot at a happy ending in this fictional universe, but also keeping your comment section safe here in the real world. 😊

[@ldcraig2006]

I love your gentle story-telling, and since I don't play the other games you've mentioned (Skyrim is my one true love), I look forward to these eagerly. I'm sure if I sat and thought for a bit, I'd come up with something I'd like to see you do, but for now, just know that I thoroughly enjoy your Skyrim videos.

[@KumaRaccoon]

I'll admit, when I first found this video I just put it on as background noise while I was doing some work on my computer, but as I was listening more and more I stopped what I was doing and really started paying attention. This was such a well thought out and well told story. I loved how you had different characters show expressions and let the NPCs do different animations. That's the kind of stuff I've dreamed of doing if I were to make a Skyrim video like this. And the ending really surprised me but it felt so natural. Very well done, I for sure subscribed after this and I'll be sure to watch your other videos like this as well. :)

[@harmonicconvergence1860]

This has been an excellent series so far. I'm glad to see it continuing, and looking forward to the rest. Was rooting for our hero of the day to find love with the man who forgave him long before he thought to ask, but leaving it as an alluded maybe is... well, it's where we are. I'm admittedly hoping for a vampirism story with the same sort of grace; one that has a character multi-faceted and striving to make something of themselves more than just the meanness needed to survive.

[@daboomchakalaka7898]

Another amazing Skyrim video. I see you went back and kept it more similar to the style of the whiterun video. Loved this vid.

[@beep3250]

I think it’s the unofficial patch that changes the ore at Shore’s Stone from ebony to iron

[@LegacyOfM]

There is a mod that lets one get One Handed and Alchemy from fishing.

[@KaylaDzialo]

I just watched all 4 of these videos back to back and I truly hope you plan to make more! Interesting challenges and AMAZING story telling.

[@BubbyBoy]

This is exactly the right kind of content I want on KZbin. I'm subbed and binging your other Skyrim videos

[@beebeebees]

I loved watching poor little hal work hard to get his life together. Great video!

[@TheKoriKasai]

This was such a a great one. I loved his journey through this.

[@leinad3305]

Thank you for putting the song name in the description even if it was only for a very short part of the video, it's always nice when you actually end up liking the song!

[@suh_fee]

the writing in this video was GOOD as heck. 10/10 subbed

[@noiamstieglitz]

noooo this is too good 😭 you've just inspired me to play an argonian with this one! great video. lovely storytelling. liked and subbed 🫶🏻

[@kiptheott]

Well this was delightful. Glad it got recommended to me, I'm gonna go watch your other videos now.

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy them!

[@ambercrest8966]

Im so happy you posted again dude! You inspire me to play the game all over again, and youre a skilled story teller! I loved Madesi and Kazul's relationship very much!

[@seekerinice]

i ABSOLUTE-ly love your storytelling in these videos! I've never seen it anywhere else.

[@summerday6850]

OH I LOVE IT!!! It's nicely written and put togetherrr I really enjoyed, thank you so much

[@tiredhoneybadger1916]

I just love your channel, your storytelling is just so immersive

[@sleepyisoffline]

This inspired me to also start out in Riften, my character working her way up and getting supplies before heading to Winterhold and studying to become a proper mage :) You're an excellent storyteller and I hope you do more of these!

[@clovenhoof3346]

Dammit, now I ship them 😂 I am loving all these stories. I am happy to see you making more! 💜

[@katelindsey7336]

Just found your channel and I absolutely love the way you create storylines in the game. I haven’t seen anyone else do this. As a writer, these videos are *chef’s kiss* amazing work!!🫶🏼 subscribing rn

[@nestspillyourlocalcrazydum423]

Such a cozy and warm video Very nice video for seemingly sleepless night. Thank you cant wait to watch more of your videos soon

[@moxenial]

It's been a long time since I've discovered a channel randomly like this, where I watched the video through to the end and liked the video so much that I actually *wanted* to like it and subscribe. Thank you for a great use of my time, friend. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. 💙

[@vikst.varlik726]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it, I hope you enjoy your stay!

[@daboomchakalaka7898]

Think it could be cool to see in one of the videos where your character leans slightly on the morally grey side and gives in to doing criminal activities to make money. There’s a lot of different roleplaying potential in these vids. You could even do ‘making money as a criminal’ kind of videos. You could essentially redo areas with different role plays, I’d certainly watch them. You could even do bad endings or cliffhangers, where the next video has you flee to a new place. Or stay within the place.

[@giuseppesagona7522]

Dude this was absolutely beautiful, I'm definitely going to follow this channel more often

[@lambybunny7173]

Actually made me start tearing up towards the end. Keep up the good work, you're an amazing storyteller

[@Promethean7]

Honestly... I'm blown away at the effort and story telling of this video, as silly as it may sound, addiction and the way it somewhat chalanged Hal was relatable (not saying i have an alcohol issue lol). This is truly a story of improvement and im all for it (and a little sidenote, i love seeing people lose their heads with the Medesi and Hal situation XD)

[@xLochNessie]

one of my favorite series on youtube

[@folasadei9595]

29:08 not me audibly awww-ing😭😭

[@badusername9903]

the transition from roleplay to skyrim gameplay and vice versa is very funny, i love this video . time to make fanart of the boy

[@susupala666]

I absolutely love this series! I'm so glad I found this channel. 12:05 Skritch is cute❤

[@dynkus]

These role playing stories you do are so fun! I hope to see you make more of them.

[@dixiedoodle4027]

skyrim story about Lizard person recovering from addiction and turning his life around was not what i thought i would find on youtube today but I'm glad i did. Like many other people in the comments I got a little emotional when he was able to buy his house and the first thing he did was clear out all the liquor, so many people fall back into bad habit after they've com so far just because they want to reward themselves after achieving a goal with just 'one' drink. and OMG the vague open endedness of his relationship with Madesi, i love it! very happy hopeful story

[@jcdenton8221]

hit thumbs up for the intro alone, gotta respect an understanding of showmanship

[@SkityCatSave]

I hope you keep making these! I absolutely love the story telling

[@nharoth]

I have really enjoyed the videos in this series you've released this year. They're very fun to listen to. Great work!

[@cicerothenekoknightplaysall]

This story was so wholesome and amazing

[@nikkiorr7088]

This was amazing. Well done. The character growth was beautiful

[@KaiyaBailey-m6e]

I love your roleplay narration and visuals so much! I’d love to see more roleplay kind of content :)

[@haven1266]

I love these videos!!!! I can't wait for the next one. If you ever need any voice acting, I'd be happy to provide free of charge!

[@chickenpermission]

Beautiful!!!! I ended up marrying Darkeethus in my Skyrim run, my male argonian wanted a husband that could fight, follow, and be a good homebody 😊

[@Mantheharp]

Just discovered this channel and currently binging all the videos. Such a good storyteller!!

[@drivethebeastuk4437]

For the love that all the nine recieve please make more like this (skyrim story based) your storys so far have been fun to listen too

[@iScAre1]

Oh man I love Hal, his story is so simple but intriguing- only made possible by the excellent writing

[@DCardoso_1]

Really fun watch! Glad I came across this video

[@hunterdalby1081]

I'm really glad I found you channel when I did. im always so invested in these stories 😅

[@Tron-wd5rb]

Dude everyone of these are art, keep it up man really interesting

[@kitfoxcat6835]

The story telling you did was quite impressive. Kudos to you good man, and cheers to Hal, I hope he finds the courage to ask Madesi. [side note, I've always liked Madesi in Riften just a shame he get's the short end of the stick (no pun intended) of the thieves guild storyline ya know? If he was a marriage candidate I would have taken him, but my heart still belongs to derkeethus) really entertaining to watch and listen all the same ^^ well done

[@OliviaEdgerton]

These are super cool! I hope you keep making these videos! What a great story!

[@verathkillea9132]

Honestly a big fan of these. Like a challenge run mixed with a story playthrough. It's rare to find anyone willing to narrate and tell stories with their playthroughs, which I think is a shame.

[@Ralof_McSkooma]

The writing you put into this is amazing, especially in the Temple Of Mara

[@MagnusTonitrum117]

I like the way you weaved the RP with the run footage, it’s cool