Phill

Phill is a long time Elder Scrolls enthusiast who decided to create a community of his own. He is the founder of both The Skyrim Guild and The Shadowed Mare -- two of the earliest Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online websites.

Joined: October 26, 2013
Articles: 77

ByPhill
OnNovember 19, 2011
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Becoming a Vampire in Skyrim

Vampirism has made its way back in the latest Elder Scrolls release with a couple changes and here’s what you need to know about it. Vampirism, known as the disease called Sanguinare Vampiris, takes three days to come in to…

ByPhill
OnNovember 18, 2011
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A Guide to Daedric Quests in Skyrim

Throughout your adventures in Skyrim you are sure to come across some strange and mysterious beings. Some of these will lead to fascinating quests in the name of Daedric Lords in which you will be rewarded nicely with Daedric Artifacts.…

ByPhill
OnNovember 9, 2011

The Animation of Skyrim

Animation issues have plagued past Elder Scrolls games from the tacky spell casting to the awkward jumping, not to mention the lack luster melee combat. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is set to change this notion with completely new animations…

ByPhill
OnNovember 9, 2011

Unlimited Quests in Skyrim

If roughly 300 hours of game play wasn’t enough for you Todd Howard has a bit more to add to it. You may never have to stop questing in Bethesda’s upcoming release The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Wired.com got a…

ByPhill
OnNovember 3, 2011

Enchanting in Skyrim

Enchanting has always been a part of The Elder Scrolls series, who doesn’t enjoy adding a little fire magic to their sword? In past Elder Scrolls games enchanting your weapons was an expensive task and required you to speak to…

ByPhill
OnNovember 2, 2011

Reanimation of the Dead in Skyrim

You’re walking through the Tundra as you notice a pair of wolves, they shouldn’t be a problem you’ve dealt with their type before. After unleashing the shock spell in your left hand you take out the wolf to your left.…

ByPhill
OnNovember 1, 2011

Skyrim’s Vast Landscapes

While tracking the deer you managed to lodge an arrow into you notice the fall leaves falling ever so slowly around you. In the distance you see a snow storm brewing at the top of the mountains as lava begins…

ByPhill
OnOctober 28, 2011
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The Life of a Thief in Skyrim

It’s half past 2 a.m. on Middas and you’ve got a job to do. Your cloak, torn and stained, assists you in becoming invisible as you sneak through shadows of the Port District in Solitude. A pair of guards walk…

ByPhill
OnOctober 28, 2011

The Merciless Weather of Skyrim

You begin to notice a dull roar above you as you traverse the devastating landscape of the Northern Coast. You catch minor glimpses of what appears to be flames in the horizon; you’re unprepared. As the thundering roar approaches so…

ByPhill
OnOctober 27, 2011

Professions of Skyrim

When you’re not out exploring the many caves and mountain tops Skyrim has to offer you can train your character in the art of a profession. This is the first time any game in The Elder Scrolls series has added…