History ShoutOut / TheElderScrollsVSkyrim

* The deranged skeever-breeder in the meadery cellars is not only named [[Literature/ThePiedPiperOfHamelin Hamelyn]], but his journal's ramblings read like Tamriel's version of the Literature/RatmansNotebooks.

* The deranged skeever-breeder in the meadery cellars is not only named [[Literature/ThePiedPiperOfHamelin Hamelyn]], but his journal's ramblings read like Tamriel's version of the [[Literature/RatmansNotebooks]].

* The deranged skeever-breeder in the meadery cellars is not only named [[Literature/ThePiedPiperOfHamelin Hamelyn]], but his journal's ramblings read like they're Tamriel's version of [[Literature/TheRatmansNotebooks]].

* There are two references to KingArthur myths in the game: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwwXfHEG2gU The Lady of the Lake]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bUfrPThtic The Sword in the Stone]]. A certain [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmlulGEO-8E mod]] takes the ShoutOut and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id9NcesRHsA runs with it]].

** Urag gro-Shub on the Elder Scrolls: "But at the same time, all of it is true. [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Even the falsehoods.]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzYehduguws Especially the falsehoods.]]"

* At one point during the Stormcloak campaign, Galmar Stone-Fist calls the Thalmor [[Film/StarTrek2009 "pointy-eared bastards"]].
* The book ''Great Harbingers'' details several prominent past Harbingers of The Companions. The first non-Nord to assume the illustrious title was a Redguard named "Cirroc the Lofty." Cirroc Lofton, an African-American actor, portrayed Jake Sisko (who, ironically, was not a martially apt character such as a Harbinger like Cirroc the Lofty would be) in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine''.
* Urag gro-Shub on the Elder Scrolls: "But at the same time, all of it is true. [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Even the falsehoods.]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzYehduguws Especially the falsehoods.]]"

* Also in ''Dawnguard'', a display case in Volkihar Keep contains a Ring of Remedy, a Hagraven Claw, a Daedra Heart, a Sabercat Eye, and some Dog Meat, which parallel the pieces of Dracula that Simon Belmont had to gather in ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaIISimonsQuest''.

* A meta one that doubles as an ActorAllusion: One of Joan Allen's notable recent roles is [[Film/TheBourneSeries Pamela Landy]], a CIA director who is hunting Jason Bourne. Here, she plays Delphine, one of the last surviving Blades agent in a struggle to fight the Thalmor with another objective of finding a Dragonborn. Both are known to be secretive and a bit emotional, but in the end, they just want to do the right thing after a long struggle.

** In Ivarstead, an irate Nordic woman is named Temba Wide-Arms, making for a gag name alluding to the [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration Tamarian]] phrase "Temba, his arms wide."
** At one point during the Stormcloak campaign, Galmar Stone-Fist calls the Thalmor [[Film/StarTrek2009 "pointy-eared bastards"]].
** The book ''Great Harbingers'' details several prominent past Harbingers of The Companions. The first non-Nord to assume the illustrious title was a Redguard named "Cirroc the Lofty." Cirroc Lofton, an African-American actor, portrayed Jake Sisko (who, ironically, was not a martially apt character such as a Harbinger like Cirroc the Lofty would be) in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine''.
** Urag gro-Shub on the Elder Scrolls: "But at the same time, all of it is true. [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Even the falsehoods.]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzYehduguws Especially the falsehoods.]]"

** In some dungeons, there are treasures resting on pressure plates that trigger a trap when [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk you pick them up]]. Even better, you can even switch the treasure for something else of similar weight if you're fast enough and avoid springing the trap.

** Ask Tolfdir about the Augur of Dunlain during the College of Winterhold questline, and he'll reply, "Now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time," ''a la'' Ben Kenobi.

* A stealthy one: a loading screen with the Falmer states, "They have but one desire -- to destroy the surface world, and any who dwell above." So, in other words, [[VideoGame/Fallout3 they have but one desire,]] [[Music/TheInkSpots and it is to set the world on fire.]]
** The Falmer are also similar to the Morlocks from ''Literature/TheTimeMachine'', being the descendants of a working-class group which live underground (and have pale skin as a result), and are presumably cannibalistic, since you can find the alchemy ingredient human flesh on them with relative frequency. When you meet an uncorrupted Falmer in ''Dawnguard'', he bears a striking resemblance to the so-called "Uber-Morlock" from the 2002 film adaptation.
** The Falmer are also suspiciously similar to the blind subterranean race in the horror film Film/TheDescent
* ''Franchise/StarTrek'':

* In the Abandoned House in Markarth, after it becomes apparent there's a daedric influence in the house, items start flying around the room and the [[Film/{{Poltergeist}} chairs get stacked up in a pile on the dining table.]]

* After fighting Frostbite Spiders under Helgen, Hadvar will sometimes comment, "What next, [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Giant]] [[/Literature/HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets Snakes?]]"

* After fighting Frostbite Spiders under Helgen, Hadvar will sometimes comment, "What next, [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Giant Snakes?]]"

* A meta one that doubles as an ActorAllusion: One of Joan Allen's notable recent roles is [[Film/TheBourneSeries Pamela Landy]], a CIA director who is hunting Jason Bourne. Here, she plays Delphine, one of the last surviving Blades agent in struggle to fight the Thalmor with another objective of finding a Dragonborn. Both are known to be secretive and a bit emotional, but in the end they just want to do the right thing after a long struggle.
* Inside the Dwemer ruin Alftand, there's a Khajiit named J'darr, a survival of an expedition who have been driven to madness due to Skooma withdrawl. While hallucinating, he may call the Dragonborn [[{{VideoGame/Fallout}} "smoothskin"]] before attacking.

* Urag gro-Shub on the Elder Scrolls: "But at the same time, all of it is true. [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Even the falsehoods.]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzYehduguws Especially the falsehoods.]]"
** The above is also a reference to Malcalypse's statement from the ''Literature/PrincipiaDiscordia''.

* Inside the dwemer ruin Alftand, there's a Khajit named J'darr, a survival of an expedition who have been driven to madness due to Skooma withdrawl. While hallucinating, he may call the Dragonborn [[{{VideoGame/Fallout}} "smoothskin"]] before attacking.

** Look at the Elven class of Light Armor in Skyrim. Then, look at the armor worn by the elf armies in the ''Literature/LordOfTheRings'' films.

** At one point during the Stormcloak campaign, Galmar Stone-Fist calls the Thalmor [[Film/StarTrek "pointy-eared bastards"]].

* A stealthy one: a loading screen with the Falmer states, "They have but one desire - to destroy the surface world, and any who dwell above." So, in other words, [[VideoGame/Fallout3 they have but one desire,]] [[Music/TheInkSpots and it is to set the world on fire.]]

** The quest "Forbidden Legend" has you reforging an ancient amulet that was broken into three fragments - named Courage, Wisdom, and Power.

* In the quest in which the player (has the option to) obtain the horse Frost, you will also receive Frost's lineage papers. Upon reading said papers, the player will discover - among other things - that Frost's father was Sleipnir. Sleipnir was Odin's horse (and Loki's child) in Myth/NorseMythology.

* A stealthy one: a loading screen with the Falmer states, "They have but one desire - to destroy the surface world, and any who dwell above." So, in other words, [[VideoGame/Fallout3 they have but one desire,]] [[TheInkSpots and it is to set the world on fire.]]

* Sweetrolls are almost impossible to not encounter in Skyrim. Of all things, why would a Bethesda Softworks title, particularly an ''Elder Scrolls'' title, have [[VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}} sweetrolls as a food that heals 5 HP]]? Also, some guards, when met with eye contact, ask, "Let me guess, someone stole your sweetroll?"

* A stealthy one: a loading screen with the Falmer states, "They have but one desire - to destroy the surface world, and any who dwell above." So, in other words, [[VideoGame/{{Fallout3}} they have but one desire,]] [[TheInkSpots and it is to set the world on fire.]]

** Also at the College, J'zargo asks you to test a spell for him. It makes the targets explode violently. When you return, you can mention this by saying "[[VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}} Were they supposed to explode? Because they exploded.]]"

* In ''Dragonborn'', there's a set of elemental powers. The Water one is called ''Waters of Life''. "Waters of Life" is part of a recurring quote and motif in Bethesda's ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}}'', which is due to [[Literature/TheBible Revelations 21:6]][[labelnote: The verse?]]I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life, freely.[[/labelnote]] being ''the'' major theme of the game's main quest.

* Inside the dwemer ruin Alftand, there's a Khajit named J'darr, a survival of an expedition who have been driven to madness due to Skooma withdrawl. While hallucinating, he may call the Dragonborn [[{{Franchise/Fallout}} "smoothskin"]] before attacking.

* In the highest point in the game world, one can find a one of a kind [[{{Pun}} Notched]] [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} Pickaxe]]. It's well known that Todd Howard and Notch are close friends and fans of each other's work.

*** Jarl Balgruuf is basically Théoden's {{Expy}}, with his brother Hrongar being a different version of Eomer.

* The ''Dragonborn'' DLC features [[RhapsodyOfFire seven black books linked to the resurrection of an ancient evil]].