There are a handful of creators doing TES content I love, & it's very cool that I've been able to sub to people with 6 hour videos & 8 years of content, but tbh seeing a renaissance of smaller emerging channels coming into the TES "lore-space" recently has been really cool. I'm glad people are still telling us stories of the games, analyzing the games, sharing their thoughts + ideas. It's hard to come up with new ideas or approaches & I'm impressed by channels like this for having some new perspectives.
It's also worth noting that Caelia Draconis has a key to the Hidden Torture Chamber of the Castle. So, she's fully aware of the dark secrets of the castle and the torture of Argonians. Would that dock her some points?
Now THIS is the good stuff! Love all the oblivion npcs, but there aren't a lot of videos that talk about them. This is why you're one of my favorite channels!
@@ABardsBallad That's so cliché to get a shower idea but that's really funny! Keep listening to yourself in shower-land! ...hmm...is there plumbing in any TES game that isn't landscaping? There's a sewer level in Morrowind but I don't remember seeing any commode...
I hope you can keep this up man! I don’t understand how your sub count isn’t much much higher but I really hope you can get the recognition you deserve!! I’m sure you will eventually, your videos are great!!! You and Camelworks have provided me with hours upon hours of excellent content!!
Thanks for getting into the minutiae of the game. The typical content is so over-done! Anything you can find that's interesting, no matter how small, I'm all-in.
I like Hieronymus Lex. He is a pompous fool, but he means well, and is actively fighting crime. Even if his hunt for the Gray Fox tends to distract him from the everyday crime. He is so good at his job as guard captain, that Corvus Umbranox gets him to get stationed in Anvil. So the Gray Fox himself thinks Lex is a capable guard worthy protecting his wife.
Oblivion, for all its quirks, has my favourite Argonians + Orcs as NPCs. The head-on dialogue potato mode makes most characters hideous - to - unsettling, but the Argonians always look cute. Lots of the Khajiit are expressive + rad in TES4, too, but for me, Oblivion = peak Argonians. I always get bummed if the Player I'm watching doesn't save Jeelius & Ocheeva's so gorgeous she's my favourite fictional archivist/librarian/scholar. As for orcs, I like them in general in this game but mostly I just love Sir Mazoga with every heartbeat + fibre of my being. Oh I love her; such a role model. May we all have a Mazoga in our lives; may we all be a Magoza for someone else. I love her so much. um so if A Bard's Ballad* wanted to make more video of orc + Mazoga's lore, I'd watch with joy. Oh well I'd better get started on doing my good deeds... * edited b/c I wrote "A Bard's Bard" by accident, bc I got it in my head this channel was a fantasy play on the phrase/idea of "a musician's musician'; like the ultra underground sound who inspires other musicians. I'm dumb; A Bard's Ballad has different connotations. I know I've watched multiple ABB videos! I should know better! The only proper apology is to finally sub + try to be better.
I think this is unprecedented, Bard. I've never even given those guard captains a second thought. They seem to get a lot more depth now, and I used to think they were just... guard captains, nothing else. Your narration is spot-on, as always, keeping me engaged in subjects I didn't even think would spike my interest. Thank you and keep on adventuring!
hell yeah we gettin in the dungeons with this one boys hey man, there's like, this really low volume buzzing in the background of your voiceover. you might wanna check to see if you have some noise dirtying your recording or check to see if your mic is messed up in some way. might just need to get a noise gate or patch your mic through a mixer to get rid of the noise.
I appreciate your support my friend thank you!! I thanks for letting me know! Tbh I have a refrigerator near me so it likely could be that making the noise! I’ll check it out! Thank you!
I will say, Hieronomyous Lex also levied a tax against some of the poorest people in the entire city, based on nothing but a tangential relationship to the theives guild. Pretty bad move in my mind
Very interesting question! I could be wrong so take it with a grain of salt, I think Montrose was sent down there to investigate the assassination, but not to look over the prisoners 🤔 I’m not 100% sure though!
That basically asks a question about the organization of the guard. Is captain a rank or a position? If it's a rank, does being head warden of the prison require a rank of captain like the leadership of the guards in a city? If it's a position, is head warden equal to city guard captain? And is there someone above the captains?
"Roses are red Violets are blue I don't talk to you It's because I don't like you" And since we're talking about imperial guards: "Roses are red The guards have come You violated the law. Stop right there, criminal scum."
It may be Nothing. But i find interesting that The Gray Fox essentially got Heronimus Lex, the captain that pursued him and his guild like a hound, in charge of the protection of Lady umbranox/his wife's city.
Virgin Skyrim Guards: Needlessly hostile, constantly talking shit for no reason Almost universally racist, would probably all be slaveowners if they weren't prevented from owning slaves by the Imperial troops occupying the province Infiltrated by the Dark Brotherhood so extensively that they will openly vocalize their worship of Sithis Chad Oblivion Guards: Friendly and helpful to law abiding adventurers, always eager to point you to the local guilds and services "Greetings, Khajiit!" Treats Dark Brotherhood assassins with the contempt they deserve
Imagine being such a thorn in the Dark Brotherhood's side that they target you after you've retired. The sheer pettiness of it. I wish I could spare Philida.
I'm very happy youtube recommended me this channel, this is exactly how I approach these games and aim to play them. And IMO, Burd is the gold standard.
last time i played oblivion a random guard just attacked audens avidius out of nowhere and killed him in the arena region.... never had that happen b4 rvrn thoughj i havr played oblivion for countless hours heh i was kinda like wtf just happened xD
Yea finest material🎉 IT reminds of individualy of each Captain in fast run to save Empire. IT also reveals everyday strugle and oportunistic atemps to tremble wage of balans on side of deceptive organizactions. Top spots gradualy earn: Long years of servitude full of presecution of dark forces that strife on live is honorable. 2 next spots shows how courage and duty can uplift to status of hero who save people in face off iminent danger end doom of ending world oblivion crisis. Semper fidelis!🫡
I'm glad you covered this...not many give these npcs much notice. This was cool.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
There are a handful of creators doing TES content I love, & it's very cool that I've been able to sub to people with 6 hour videos & 8 years of content, but tbh seeing a renaissance of smaller emerging channels coming into the TES "lore-space" recently has been really cool. I'm glad people are still telling us stories of the games, analyzing the games, sharing their thoughts + ideas. It's hard to come up with new ideas or approaches & I'm impressed by channels like this for having some new perspectives.
This is why you’re the GOAT. Nobody has ever really thought to cover this and it’s a really interesting topic!
I really appreciate it! :) I’m glad you enjoyed it! I got some other weird topics like this one I want to explore too!
It's also worth noting that Caelia Draconis has a key to the Hidden Torture Chamber of the Castle. So, she's fully aware of the dark secrets of the castle and the torture of Argonians.
Would that dock her some points?
That’s very true! I definitely think it docks her some points!
It's only beasts down there
Argonians are uwu sush. @@millerjames908
that might be why she is someone you got to ice for the Dark Brotherhood
@@millerjames908farm tool n'wahs
I feel like Adamus was underused in actual gameplay. Awesome idea for a video!
I agree! Would’ve been neat to see him more!
I get down with these hard-hitting Oblivion questions. Keep posting this unique content friend. Cheers
I’m glad to hear that you like them! Plenty more to come! :)
I love the idea these creators like ABB are like anthropologists for the game world/characters.
Now THIS is the good stuff! Love all the oblivion npcs, but there aren't a lot of videos that talk about them. This is why you're one of my favorite channels!
I hope you enjoyed it! :) the idea came to in the shower 😂 I thought, might as well explore it!
@@ABardsBallad That's so cliché to get a shower idea but that's really funny! Keep listening to yourself in shower-land! ...hmm...is there plumbing in any TES game that isn't landscaping? There's a sewer level in Morrowind but I don't remember seeing any commode...
I hope you can keep this up man! I don’t understand how your sub count isn’t much much higher but I really hope you can get the recognition you deserve!! I’m sure you will eventually, your videos are great!!!
You and Camelworks have provided me with hours upon hours of excellent content!!
I really appreciate the kind words and support! As long as people keep enjoying the videos I’ll keep making them! :)
I know right??!? This dude + Borean Knight are my current faves in the TES-space.
(+ honorary mention of Any Austin)
"Stop right there, criminal scum! Nobody breaks the law on my watch!" Good times. 🤣
For me that’s the most iconic oblivion line lol
@@ABardsBallad You obviously have not heard of the high elves then.
Yesss, I love the npc covers!! A lot of them are actually so interesting but completely forgotten..
I agree! There’s tons of interesting NPCs in the game! Lots to cover!
Can't wait for the upcoming npc covers!!
I love the niche content you release, I’ve never seen a video covering this
I appreciate it! :) I really enjoyed this one! I’ve got plenty of strange topics that I’ve always wanted to explore lol
Thanks for getting into the minutiae of the game. The typical content is so over-done! Anything you can find that's interesting, no matter how small, I'm all-in.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got lots of weird little videos like this that I want to do! 😂
The gray fox cant keep getting away with this
He’s so good no one wants to even acknowledge his existence 👀
@@ABardsBallad Oh man, that's why I'm overlooked by people who don't believe in me!
I'm just that good!
Thanks that helps my self esteem 😉
Man I love you, these recent videos videos consistently address questions that I had in like 2006 but never answered them
😂 I’m glad to hear! I’ve got a whole page of odd questions like this that I want to do videos on!
We got oblivion guard captain review before gta vi 🤦♂
I do heartily enjoy your vids and their bite sized lore doses, awesome work!
😂😂😂 I love it! Thank you for the support! :)
I like Hieronymus Lex. He is a pompous fool, but he means well, and is actively fighting crime. Even if his hunt for the Gray Fox tends to distract him from the everyday crime.
He is so good at his job as guard captain, that Corvus Umbranox gets him to get stationed in Anvil. So the Gray Fox himself thinks Lex is a capable guard worthy protecting his wife.
agreed. "he maybe a pain in my Butt but he does great work" -Grey Fox maybe
I'll miss the oblivion content when it ends. But I love the content like this
I’m going to try to run it for as long as I can! Supplement Oblivion and Morrowind!
please never run out of oblivion video ideas!
Honestly there’s so much fun and obscure things to cover, there’s a good chance we may never run out! 😂
Awesome video, such an interesting question with surprisingly in depth answers!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! :) thanks for watching!
Oblivion, for all its quirks, has my favourite Argonians + Orcs as NPCs. The head-on dialogue potato mode makes most characters hideous - to - unsettling, but the Argonians always look cute. Lots of the Khajiit are expressive + rad in TES4, too, but for me, Oblivion = peak Argonians. I always get bummed if the Player I'm watching doesn't save Jeelius & Ocheeva's so gorgeous she's my favourite fictional archivist/librarian/scholar.
As for orcs, I like them in general in this game but mostly I just love Sir Mazoga with every heartbeat + fibre of my being. Oh I love her; such a role model. May we all have a Mazoga in our lives; may we all be a Magoza for someone else. I love her so much.
um so if A Bard's Ballad* wanted to make more video of orc + Mazoga's lore, I'd watch with joy.
Oh well I'd better get started on doing my good deeds...
* edited b/c I wrote "A Bard's Bard" by accident, bc I got it in my head this channel was a fantasy play on the phrase/idea of "a musician's musician'; like the ultra underground sound who inspires other musicians. I'm dumb; A Bard's Ballad has different connotations. I know I've watched multiple ABB videos! I should know better!
The only proper apology is to finally sub + try to be better.
Argonians and orcs are definitely a very cool race in TES 4! Definitely a nice choice for playable race in the game! I appreciate the support! :)
Even if Burd survives he still gets replaced in the game and he just stands in the corner in the Bruma Castle Barracks
Ahh interesting! I didn’t know that!
I think this is unprecedented, Bard. I've never even given those guard captains a second thought. They seem to get a lot more depth now, and I used to think they were just... guard captains, nothing else. Your narration is spot-on, as always, keeping me engaged in subjects I didn't even think would spike my interest. Thank you and keep on adventuring!
Are you gonna be covering more notable characters? :o maybe..maybe one on the Counts? 👀👀
I definitely would like to! :) I have one on the counts from a long time ago, but I could certainly make an updated version of it!
@@ABardsBallad Tier List?
Glad you coved the named guard members
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! :)
I love love love how you explore all the most nuanced facets of the game❤
Thankyou for another banger, Nice to see some insight in this matter, i really enjoyed!
Bruma -> Burd -> Based
Triple B’s all the way!
Congrats on 17k subscribers!!! Just noticed! You deserve so many more, and I have no doubt you’ll end up with so many if you keep going! ❤
hell yeah we gettin in the dungeons with this one boys
hey man, there's like, this really low volume buzzing in the background of your voiceover. you might wanna check to see if you have some noise dirtying your recording or check to see if your mic is messed up in some way. might just need to get a noise gate or patch your mic through a mixer to get rid of the noise.
I appreciate your support my friend thank you!! I thanks for letting me know! Tbh I have a refrigerator near me so it likely could be that making the noise! I’ll check it out! Thank you!
Actually scratch that, you’re right it is a computer issue! Thanks again!
@@ABardsBallad it could be tbh, anything that has magnets or has electromagnets can cause noise, especially if you have a sensitive mic.
@@ABardsBallad oh really? well, glad i could help bro. love the vids btw.
THIS is the content I’m looking for!
I’m really glad to hear it! :)
More videos like this! I love niche oblivion characters!
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this one! :)
The rating video we didn’t know we needed
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I live for these uploads haha! Thanks
I’m glad you enjoyed this one! :)
Mac this was a great and original video!!!
I appreciate it! :)
I like this type of video for this series! Cool stuff!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
I will say, Hieronomyous Lex also levied a tax against some of the poorest people in the entire city, based on nothing but a tangential relationship to the theives guild. Pretty bad move in my mind
You keep getting these great ideas for videos, then executing the idea very well.
Wanna talk about the books of Tamriel??
I appreciate it! :) I have some IRL books that I used to read from, I wouldn’t mind reviving that series!
Before I even watch the video, I want to make it clear that Captain Burd is my GOAT
Burd is 100% a Chad, deserves a spot at the top!
Also, question: Since Gepard Montrose is captain of the Imperial Prison, wouldn't that technically make him a Warden, not a Captain?
Very interesting question! I could be wrong so take it with a grain of salt, I think Montrose was sent down there to investigate the assassination, but not to look over the prisoners 🤔 I’m not 100% sure though!
That basically asks a question about the organization of the guard. Is captain a rank or a position?
If it's a rank, does being head warden of the prison require a rank of captain like the leadership of the guards in a city?
If it's a position, is head warden equal to city guard captain?
And is there someone above the captains?
Can you please do a 2 hour long "characters of cyrodiil" video
That would definitely be a fun video to make!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I don't know you
And I don't care to know you!
A beautiful poem 😂
"Roses are red
Violets are blue
I don't talk to you
It's because I don't like you"
And since we're talking about imperial guards:
"Roses are red
The guards have come
You violated the law.
Stop right there, criminal scum."
Of course its Wes Jòhnson😅
It may be Nothing. But i find interesting that The Gray Fox essentially got Heronimus Lex, the captain that pursued him and his guild like a hound, in charge of the protection of Lady umbranox/his wife's city.
Virgin Skyrim Guards:
Needlessly hostile, constantly talking shit for no reason
Almost universally racist, would probably all be slaveowners if they weren't prevented from owning slaves by the Imperial troops occupying the province
Infiltrated by the Dark Brotherhood so extensively that they will openly vocalize their worship of Sithis
Chad Oblivion Guards:
Friendly and helpful to law abiding adventurers, always eager to point you to the local guilds and services
"Greetings, Khajiit!"
Treats Dark Brotherhood assassins with the contempt they deserve
Honestly very true 😂
I love this please do more 😂❤️
I’m glad to hear it! I’ve got plenty of stranger topics that I’ve always wanted to cover! :)
They'll all follow you into hell to arrest you over stealing a carrot so yeah
😂 very true they are relentless!
Imagine being such a thorn in the Dark Brotherhood's side that they target you after you've retired. The sheer pettiness of it. I wish I could spare Philida.
Agree with other commenters. This topic choice is brilliant.
I really hope that if Elder Scrolls 6 has a city destroyed like Kvatch or Helgen we get to rebuild it this time
I'm very happy youtube recommended me this channel, this is exactly how I approach these games and aim to play them. And IMO, Burd is the gold standard.
Cool idea for a vid! 👍
I know people make fun of oblivion npcs but I adore them.
They’re honestly the best!
last time i played oblivion a random guard just attacked audens avidius out of nowhere and killed him in the arena region.... never had that happen b4 rvrn thoughj i havr played oblivion for countless hours heh i was kinda like wtf just happened xD
😂 yeah sometimes the guards and any NPC actually can act so strange lol
Definitely not Audens Avidius!
That much is very true lol!
Most of Oblivion Guard Captain seem decent or their second in commands. Of course a few were corrupt and part of quests.
Yeah they’re all for the most part a good lot!
It has to be adamus phillida, right?
I finished the video and got my answer lol
😂 great call!
I thought Alpharious was the best Watch Captians.
Pretty much the same universe, I’ll take it
Some say Alpharious was killed in the deadlands when the daedra attacked.
Urlich Leland would've gotten away if it weren't for you meddling kids.
Salivus or whatever his name is was more heroic but the other guy is more brave
Today i found out Oblivion Guards is more interesting than Skyrim
I don't know you, and I don't care to know you.
Yea finest material🎉
IT reminds of individualy of each Captain in fast run to save Empire.
IT also reveals everyday strugle and oportunistic atemps to tremble wage of balans on side of deceptive organizactions.
Top spots gradualy earn:
Long years of servitude full of presecution of dark forces that strife on live is honorable.
2 next spots shows how courage and duty can uplift to status of hero who save people in face off iminent danger end doom of ending world oblivion crisis.
Semper fidelis!🫡