Skingrad, The odd town Options

[mirocu]

I´ve been thinking a bit over why Skingrad is so different compared to the other towns. I mean, it´s not too far out or anything but there are some things that I can´t get a grip on.

First, isn´t Skingrad the only town where all the doors are reinforced? Why is that? It can´t be because of the count because no one outside the Mages Guild knows about his "state".

Second, why is Skingrad the only town to have guards prancing around in heavy armor? Is there a specific lore explanation I´m not aware of?

I do love Skingrad but these things cream my corn. I think I´ve read something about Skingrad being at war with Kvatch in old times, is that why this is?

Please, help me!

This post has been edited by mirocu: Apr 13 2013, 07:58 AM

[Acadian]

No idea on the why's, but there are other unique things about Skingrad -
- The main road leads right through the city.
- Its main industry (wine) and castle are both located outside the city walls.
- The Mages Guild has no vender/alchemist, but the city has two alchemists.
- The Count is a reclusive mage and has funny eyes. . . .
- Both the city and castle each have their own guard captain.


I enjoyed learning more about the wonderful statue near the MG of King Rislav astride his horse with hunting bird on his arm. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Rislav_The_Righteous

Indeed, it was the spirit of King Rislav the Righteous that taught Buffy her wonderful 'Call of Corsair' power that she can use to call Superian to her from any distance.