History Heartwarming / TheElderScrollsvSkyrim

* Having Erandur, during a random Dungeon crawl suddenly tell me he's enjoyed following me around Skyrim and doesn't care that we're making shit tones of money while we're at it. The fact he gets to spread the word of Mara around with me is enough. A ray of light in this dark, dank cave swarming with Falmer.

* Having Erandur, during a random Dungeon crawl suddenly tell me he's enjoyed following me around Skyrim and doesn't care that we're making shit tones of money while we're at it. The fact he gets to spread the word of Mara around with me. A ray of light in this dark, dank cave swarming with Falmer.

* Some of marriage options lead to unintentionally heartwarming stories when you look at them. Take Shahvee who lives in a province filled with people who don't really care for Argonians. She lives on the docks of a city she's not even allowed to enter because of her species, and she's paid pittance to do back breaking labor (and when her boss isn't happy with the work she and the others do, he cuts their food rations). But [[ThePollyanna she keeps being happy and cheerful, and maintains her hopes that the future will be better]]. And the town she's in has a serial killer on the loose and she's a potential victim. And then a legendary (and rich) hero like the Dragonborn arrives, marries her, allowing her to be the first Argonian to move into Windhelm (where her people are not allowed) since he owns a house there. Or even move into the much more tolerant and cosmopolitan town of Solitude to live in a frikkin manor.

* Some of marriage options lead to unintentionally heartwarming stories when you look at them. Take Shahvee who lives in a province filled with people who don't really care for Argonians. She lives on the docks of a city she's not even allowed to enter because of her species, and she's paid pittance to do back breaking labor (and when her boss isn't happy with the work she and the others do, he cuts their food rations). But [[ThePollyanna she keeps being happy and cheerful, and maintains her hopes that the future will be better]]. And then a legendary (and rich) hero like the Dragonborn arrives, marries her, allowing her to be the first Argonian to move into Windhelm since he owns a house there. Or even move into the much more tolerant and cosmopolitan town of Solitude to live in a frikkin manor.

* Getting married. Have a look around the temple before the ceremony - recognise anyone? Didn't you do a few quests for that lady over there? Aren't those a couple of your guildmates? [[TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything The game keeps track]] of your friends, and they're here for you on your special day! I only got my character hitched for the achievement, and got a warm fuzzy feeling for my trouble. D'aww.

* Getting married. Have a look around the temple before the ceremony - recognise anyone? Didn't you do a few quests for that lady over there? Aren't those a couple of your guildmates? [[TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything The game keeps track]] of your friends, and they're here for you on your special day! I only got my character hitched for the achievement, and got a warm fuzzy feeling for my trouble. :)

* If you [[spoiler: destroy the Dark Brotherhood]], guards across Skyrim will openly tell you of their awe and appreciation, and offer to buy you drinks for ridding the world of one of the greatest nightmares they might ever have to face.

* This troper went through Nchuand Zel, and then jumped a gap to get out of the place within about thirty seconds. He then waited an hour after getting out, then another hour further down the passage. Lydia wasn't with me. I fast travel to Whiterun and check Breezehome. No Lydia. I race back to Markarth and then get the horror story of Molag Bal's quest. When I finish it and return to Nchuand Zel, I just barely get down the main path when all of a sudden Lydia sprints directly at me. She rams into my character, knocking me back inches and mentions that she's behind me. It's just coding, and it was a random chance...But it seemed like the AI equivalent of a hug, and a comfort for facing Molag Bal's quest.

** Whats so bad about an execution? It ensures that you get to Sovngarde and cutting off someones head is mostly painless.
*** Until you get through the whole game, and find out Alduin can devour the souls of the dead in Sovngarde. That being said, it'd be best to save them rather than being executed.

*** Until you get through the whole game, and find out Alduin's can devour the souls of the dead in Sovngarde. That being said, it'd be best to save them rather than being executed.

* Right before this troper first arrived into Whiterun, he saw a group of Imperials navigating a captured Stormcloak. Knowing the fate that awaited him (having just escaped Helgen yourself), I killed the guards and free'd the Stormcloak. His gratitude was enough to make the high bounty on my head worth it.

* Right before this troper first arrived into Whiterun, he saw a group of Imperials navigating a captured Stormcloak. Knowing the fate that awaited him (having just escaped Helgen yourself), I killed the guards and free'd the Stormcloak. His gratitude was enough to make the high bounty on my head worth it.

* Aventus Aretino's actions, in their own twisted way. He manages to flee the iron grip of Grelod the Kind (a woman so cruel even adults won't cross her), but instead of simply escaping and trying to find somebody to take him in, he goes the extra mile to have Grelod eliminated, freeing the rest of the children from her tyranny. As payment for the deed, he offers up perhaps the only thing left from his mother, an antique and very valuable family heirloom plate. He even goes back to the orphanage on his own accord to be adopted properly.

* It's possible for a friend of the player to pass away, following which a courier may appear to tell you that you're receiving part of the inheritance for your friendship. That in itself is heartwarming and sad, but it happened to this Troper because he [[VideogameCaringPotential spared a few coins to a guy down on his luck in Windhelm]]. It didn't help the ManlyTears that the guy was seemingly one of the nicest folks in town.

* It's possible for a friend of the player to pass away, following which a courier may appear to tell you that you're receiving part of the inheritance for your friendship. That in itself is hearwarming and sad, but it happened to this Troper because he [[VideogameCaringPotential spared a few coins to a guy down on his luck in Windhelm]]. It didn't help the ManlyTears that the guy was seemingly one of the nicest folks in town.

* In the quest "Missing in Action," you are directed to break into the house of the Battle-Born clan in order to learn the whereabouts of a missing member of the Gray-Mane clan. The brother of the missing man suspects that he was sold out to the Imperial Army by their neighbors as part of the feud between the clans. When you find the missive, you learn that instead of being sold out, the Battle-Born clan was trying to use their rapport with the Empire to secure their rival's release.

* Being accepted into the Circle. Farkas advocates your valour and states that he'd guard your back, fight your battles, and sing bar songs in your honour. Kodlak then proclaims that when beating alongside fellow Companions, your courageous and furious heart would make mountains echo and foes tremble.

* Being accepted into the Circle. Farkas advocates your valour and states in an oath-like manner that he'd guard your back, fight your battles, and sing bar songs in your honour. Kodlak then proclaims that when beating alongside fellow Companions, your courageous and furious heart would make mountains echo and foes tremble.

* Listen to that incredibly awesome intro involving Nord warriors singing about the Dovahkiin and how they are heroes battling evil and who are going to save Skyrim from Alduin. Now realize they are singing about ''you'', specifically. The warriors of the harshest land in Tamriel are singing praises and prayers of hope regarding ''you''. Feel those ManlyTears, Dovahkiin.

* Listen to that incredibly awesome intro involving Nord warriors singing about the Dovahkiin and how they are heroes battling evil and who are going to save Skyrim from Alduin. Now realize they are singing about ''you'', specifically. Feel those ManlyTears, Dovahkiin.

* Listen to that incredibly awesome intro involving Nord warriors singing about the Dovahkiin and how they are heroes battling evil and who are going to save Skyrim from Alduin. Now realize they are singing about ''you'', specifically. Feel those ManlyTears, Dovahkiin.

* If you defy Hircine's orders to kill Sinding and instead help him escape, the Lord of the Hunt is a surprisingly good sport about it, congratulating you on overcoming so many worthy hunters and allowing you to keep his stolen ring with his blessing.

** "(Name), You caused quite a bit of stir in (town) when you demonstrated the power of you [[CallingYourAttacks Thu'um]]. Not everyone is anxious for the return of the [[ChosenOne Dragonborn]]. I for one desire to see you grow and develop your talents. Skyrim needs a true hero these days."

* You can [[VideoGameCaringPotential play tag with some kids]] in the city of Solitude. Altogether now: Awwwww...