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

[mirocu]

Correction: the Imperial Watch also have heavy armor

Good points there Acadian about the alchemists and the two guard captains. Not to mention the main road thingie. Pretty weird forcing everyone who just wants to pass by to enter the town.

Also if you enter from the east I think, you have to go all the way through in order to reach one of the roads going up where the shops and guilds are. Why not have a passageway up on both sides?

Man, I´m thinking way too deep today!

[Renee]

Man, I´m thinking way too deep today!

You also need to pay me a fine for using my trademarked colored text.

Skingrad does seem very different than the others. I love the view from way up high, and all the flames on the sides of the bridge that leads into the castle.

Another weird thing about Skingrad: isn't it the only town where its leader has a giant picture of himself hanging? It is also the only town where the count does not hold court (except for rare moments during quests).

[mirocu]

You also need to pay me a fine for using my trademarked colored text.

I´ll send a check

Another weird thing about Skingrad: isn't it the only town where its leader has a giant picture of himself hanging? It is also the only town where the count does not hold court (except for rare moments during quests).

Why he doesn´t hold court is obvious. He doesn´t want anyone to see his fangs when he speak He needs the pictures so the people at least have a face to go on