**falls asleep to the music** **slowly begins to wake up** **hears a voice while freezing cold on a wagon** "Hey you, You're finally awake"

I hope when I die, there will be a voice saying "Hey you, you're finally awake."

i remember sneaking to the living room at 11 years old, turning on the ps3 and playing this game for the first time. my dad told me not to; i was too young for it, he said. I didn't realize the volume was on, and when the title screen came up, I woke my father up. He walks in and I'm scared ill get grounded, but instead, he laughs quietly and sits with me, lowers the volume, and teaches me how to do the first mission. 12 years later, it's still one of my fondest memories. We still play together !!!

I always abused fast travel when I was younger but now I’ve realised that taking time travelling the roads and experiencing all the sights, sounds, ambience and encounters on the journey is really what makes the game shine.

Can we all have a moment of silence for our first Skyrim characters..

I think one of the best feelings is when you spend hour fighting in some nordic or dwemer ruins where you have to constantly be on the lookout for danger, but then you exit that place and it's finally a moment of peace: there's no danger, no horrible death sounds, just a clear starry night, the sound of crickets and an amazing soothing soundtrack.

Once you’ve gotten into Skyrim you never really stop being into it; be it weeks, months or years between builds, you always go back.

Secunda gives me a level of nostalgia I cant describe

Isn't just mind blowing how we all share a shit-ton of sweet memories about this game, even when we don't know each other?

Man, I remember when this game came out. I robbed a bunch of houses, got married, got arrested and had to break out of prison. I also played a lot of Skyrim, as well

One of the best things in Skyrim is to just walk the roads at night. Even if you get attacked in random encounters, or get a greeting from a stranger, it's just so nice walk. I guess nighttime in games feels the same way it does in real life if you're free by then. You're alone and enjoying yourself in solitude, events left in the day will shine though eventually, but they can wait, because the night is yours to conquer.

It's funny, my wife and I fall asleep to Skyrims soundtrack every single night. And this year we checked out apple music stats to see which songs we had listened to the most and we had hit top 100 Jeremy Soule listeners in the world with 164,000 minutes of Skyrim music listened to this year, and top 100 listeners of video game music in the world. It's just crazy to me that even though I'm not always in Skyrim, I truly make my real home feel like Skyrim with it's music and atmosphere. What a timeless masterpiece this game will always be.

For some reason I’ve got this feeling that my original character on my 360 is still waiting for me to log back on and go on one last adventure.

"What is better - to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?" ―Paarthurnax

This game was, and still is, an escape for me. It's nice just being able to wander the roads and take in the sights. Thanks, Skyrim, for being part of my life.

I love how my parents would always tell me that I was wasting my time playing skyrim. That I wasn't making good memories, and will regret not doing something else when I'll get older. 11 years later and Boy were they wrong. Just hearing this game music brings a sense of peace and nostalgic joy that I've pretty much never experience before. I love video games. I love skyrim.

Anyone who grew up on this game knows this music makes you feel some type of way

Wish i could forget this game... ...so i could explore it again for the first time.

I play Skyrim with my seven years old son on a regular basis now. And he absolutely loves it. he absolutely wanted to play as a wizard Argonian and his favourite activity is to swim in the ocean or in the rivers of Skyrim. Everytime he sees a waterpoint he deviates from his quest and just enjoys the moment. That's so cute. The game is so immersive. And when we finish a quest and i tell him "ok boy that's enough play for the day", he absolutely wants to go to an INN, take a meal and then sleep for 7-8 hours. The rest of the warrior ! I guess. 😃This is so cool. I 'm so happy to share this with him. I never imagined that this would happen when this game launched in 2011.🤩

Part of me is sad that I never experienced Skyrim during the initial craze, but I'm grateful to be experiencing this masterpiece for the first time now.

Cool thing about the internet is finding others, who hear and feel the same. Such a shame we don't know each other.

_"A Nord last thoughts... Should be of home."_ *Ralof*

I have terrible depression and anxiety, have most of my life. Skyrim was my escape, and now the music is the only thing that can put me to sleep. I’ve got a better control of my life now, but this takes me back. It’s nice having this to turn to when I’ve been up far too many hours. If you ever need someone to talk to, respond. I may not be able to give advice, but I will listen.

I am 35 and hope that I'm still listening to Skyrim music when I'm 65.

I have quite possibly spent 10,000+ hours on this game. I was a poor kid, and we couldnt afford the dlcs back then. I just played the base game, and was satisfied for literal years. On the xbox 360, my first character was a nord who was named "Prisoner" because I pressed the enter button on accident. Back then I never would have guessed that I would eventually know literally everything there is to know about this game. I would completely max out dozens of characters, never getting bored. I would find every location and do every quest, hundreds of times over. I would buy every house, get every daedric artifact, and become thane of every hold, and I would always love every second. When the ps4 came out, i bought dragonborn and dawnguard, and another thousand hours went into mastering everything I could do in that content. It was never a chore, spending hours sneaking around the bear and attacking ralof or hadvar in the helgen cave to max my sneak and one handed before ever leaving helgen. Then leaving helgen and speedrunning through embershard and anises cabin to get the smithing book and potion of invis. It was just fun. One shotting the ebony warrior on legendary is an indescribable sense of accomplishment. No game has ever provided such profound memories and fun as Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and I still play to this day. I have a very deep emotional connection to this game, and it has certainly helped make me into the person I am today. Thanks Bethesda.

Skyrim is a game that you'll never get bored of playing, at times I'll just pop it in and just enjoy walking around listening to the beautiful music, killing bandits, dragons and draugr, it's a timeless game that'll hold a special place in everyone's hearts

I listen to this every night. It’s just so heartwarming and nostalgic. It makes me sad and happy at the same time. But mostly it calms me down so I can sleep well. Thanks for this. And for those who read this, have a nice and healthy life.

Those very first notes of secunda is straight up magical. Like youre being transported into a whole new reality.

Skyrim truly is a timeless game. It's one of those games where you won't play it for months maybe even a year or so, but when you load it up, you're drawn right back to it. Like you never left. Masterpiece.

Man, Secunda brings back a lot of memories, of traveling through Skyrim at night and just admiring the beauty of the auroras, stars, and planets. What a game. I'll never forget my first character I completed the game with: Bodvar Bear-Heart. A Nord warrior with long blonde hair and a beard, tribal warpaint on his scarred face, heavy armored and weilding a greatsword. I'll never forget all the journeys across Skyrim, finally slaying Alduin, and then later on Harkon and Miraak, saving the land countless times. Then, finally, hanging up the dragonbone armor and sword, settling down in Solitude with Aela and two adopted children, Lucia and Sophie. Corny as it may sound, Skyrim was a big part of my life at one point when I was fresh out of high school and still finding myself. I still come back to it, even today.

2011 and still, today; this game has been undefeated. What an amazing conquest of love and storytelling. Honestly; the most profound masterful piece of video game design and creation. Thank you to the studio; who dreamt up this madness of complex tales about ordinary people and heroes. From the most fantastic wonders; to the dialogue of mysteries. There is no end; this continuum of complex. And here; I am in 2024. Aging into my days; younger than I want to believe, my added work. For this great company of thinkers, dreamers, and imaginative illustrators. Thank you, sincerely; there is no apologizes for this masterpiece...

"Do come baack!" We'll all come back home eventually.

If it's one thing I love doing in Skyrim is wander around at night. Random Guard: "Watch the skies, Traveller." Yeah, because it's so beautiful.

I'm 57 and I still come back to this magical world at least once a week. I always loved the night scenes and sunsets. I never considered having Cicero as a companion until last year. He's been quite fun. "Must get mother some flowers, pretty, pretty flowers."

I feel home, thank you skyrim

Roses are red Skyrim is fun You are carrying too much to be able to run

the last time I touched my skyrim save, I left my Nord Knight in lakeview manor, with his children and wife. He had slain Alduin, subdued the Blades, the Stormcloaks, and the vampires of the Volkihar clan, and conquered Miraak: the first Dragonborn, as well as Karstaag and the Ebony Warrior. He now lives a comfortable existence, being quite possibly the most powerful being in Tamriel, who simply wants to live a quiet life amongst his loved ones now. but, one day, I know i'm going to boot it back up, for one last adventure. And that alone gets me excited. edit: thanks for all the mod recs, i have actually played through quite a few, faves being Forgotten City, Falskaar, Vigilant, and Bruma. looks like retirement's on hiatus for a while lmao.

Whoever plays an instrument at the highest level, my respect and gratitude. You all are under appreciated, and you deserve respect for your craftsmanship and/or dedication.

I meditated once to Secunda. I didn't know the music was from skyrim. When I discovered it years later, and listened to the music again after such a long time, the moments of peace I'd gone through with it suddenly relaxed me to the point where I wanted to sleep. Beautiful track

“We didn’t know we were making memories we only knew we were having fun”

If only Skyrim could be the place where you live after death.

This Skyrim specifically, was way ahead of its time. With graphics, and even music, Combat and crafting was a little glitchy if you know how to break it. Even the world map, but damn did the night sky and the theme it different at 3am on a Friday or at night after school.

Mid December 2011, Christmas is on its way. Outside, the enlightened decorations reflect on the falling snow, and a soft wind blows in the trees. You just reached lvl 25, and leave Whiterun to improve your bow skills. Milky way appears through the screen, and ‘Secunda’ hit your ears. Life is good. I wish I could erase my memory to discover Skyrim again.

“Looking to protect yourself? Or deal some damage”

"A Nord's last thoughts... Should be of home." Ralof

I still have my first character. Glad I can revisit the game and remember how my life was when this game came out.

One day we will have another Elder Scrolls with as immaculate beauty.

Over the years Skyrim has definitely became more than just a game. Its home.

I feel like I almost lived a second life in this game.

I love Kyne’s Peace. Makes me want to ball my eyes out lol. This has to be one of the greatest Game soundtracks of all frickin time.

I played this game when it first came out when I was 15. I'm 27 now, and this is a game i've returned to countless times again, always enjoy playing, and never get tired of. This game is a masterpiece, and this music is just amazing. I'm using it now to put my 4mo old daughter to sleep, because it's just so calming and beautiful. I hope one day, she will enjoy this game as much as I did, on the same gaming PC I played it on.

I'm forty years old and have just started playing this. I'm going through the heartbreak of loss and have discovered a place of refuge for the soul in this world of Skyrim.

To those scrolling through the comments, “Watch the skies traveller”

I read dnd books while listening to this,the music is incredible,whoever made the music did a damn good job.

40:47 - Kyne's Peace I literally cannot be at peace more, it's impossible

I was 13 when this game was released. Now i am 25. The years have passed, but Skyrim will always be the same... *always be there* ...waiting for me.

“Need something?”

Hello guys, idk why I’m writing this comment but I feel like I have to. Well I’m not old enough maybe to be considered an OG of Skyrim or The Elder scrolls saga (I’m 17), since I got Skyrim in my 10 birthday this game just became my favourite. I’m not lying when I talk about Skyrim it’s very far away than being just a video game. Idk if I’m the only one, but every time I listen any song of the Skyrim soundtrack my heart starts beating heavy and my mind feels like floating. Skyrim was just a before and after in my life.

i remmeber those times in 2012-2013, when i first played skyrim it was the first time i played 4 days straight to it, without taking a shower or even sleeping, it literally felt like another home

“Isn’t it funny how day by day, nothing changes, but when we look back it’s completely different?” C.S Lewis Edit : Jesus 3k likes thanks so much everyone

Installing skyrim feels like the drive on your way to a vacation.

I don’t know a single other game that treats every single area as such a core part of the game including the music as well as Skyrim does.

This takes me back to summer nights, staying awake late as a kid and walking around in skyrim, the window to my room open and the fresh summer air filling the room. I always felt like I was there, walking through the forests of Skyrim. It was a nice escape, and the music was so comforting.

I used to be an adventurer like you. Then adult life hit me in the knee.

I remember like it was yesterday ... I was only 10 years old when a friend of mine from swimming classes recommended this game to me. Without knowing much about it, I asked my mom for it in my birthday and received a gift that totally changed the course of my life. I started playing Skyrim and little by little I became enchanted by the game, the beautiful snowy landscapes and the welcoming atmosphere made me love the same. I remembered every corner of the map, knew the npcs by name, loved all the music on the soundtrack and there was always a new adventure to explore, from the stone valleys of Markarth to the remote island of Solstheim, I fell in love with it all. I could build a house, get married, have children, learn more about that mysterious world and become the great hero that everyone needed, it was like a dream coming true. I remember spending several mornings at school sad and without mood because of constant bullying, but always being able to come home and having a moment of fantasy, a home in that game ... Over time, I became interested in lore, and consequently, I became interested in the medieval period. I started to read several books about the medieval period and I became interested in general history, and therefore, today I study to become a diplomat and be able to not only study history, but make history. And it wasn't just this, loving the music of the game, I started to become interested in classical music, listening to an old CD of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and falling in love with classical music, which made me change as a person. Skyrim changed me, I can no longer go back to the game and play normally because I have spent an eternity in that fantasy world and today I no longer have time for it, but I will never forget the times in which I became a werewolf, fought dragons, helped an ancient vampire to prevent the sun from being destroyed, raised a family and several other adventures that I witnessed in this masterpiece. Thank you very much, Skyrim.

You know how people often enjoy and still play ancient computer games? Skyrim is going to be one of those games once I'm old.

I listen to this at night with a fan on so I feel the wind you hear in the background

"Someone may call this junk, me I call them treasures"

There's really nothing quite like the first few times you play Skyrim. The sense of wonder at such a vast world, how your choices feel almost endless.

Its crazy cuz i started playing this game a couple of days ago and it still gives me special vibes. But im sure those who played it back then have a way stronger feeling

Just started Skyrim. Can’t believe I missed out on playjng this when I was a kid. The world feels so alive and real.

It's weird, and pretty amazing, when a game feels like home

"You look tired friend, the bannered mare has beds for rent"

I stopped playing this game for almost a decade. Now I got it again with the Special Edition, getting into mods, and the game gives me the same peace I had back then, except peace is so much more useful now. And honestly, despite all the graphics mods and the combat mods and the crazy lore and all that, I think the thing that keeps me coming back is just listening to the soundtrack while walking around. You can probably save yourself a couple racks on therapy by just walking around Skyrim and I'm dead serious about that.

with all the action, death, destruction, and fighting this game has, it’s always been so peaceful.

Ah... Skyrim, old friend, may you never be forgotten.

Y’all ever be traveling and turn around and say : Where the heck is Lydia

This was my Christmas present when the game came out, and I remember being on Christmas break playing this all night. Fell asleep a few times and woke up with this music complimented by a wonderful view. Those were the days

I can’t listen to this without feeling incredibly nostalgic.

I wish when i come home someone would say "aahh... my favorite drinking buddy, let's get some beer"

Still remember like it was yesterday: Imagine a warm summer evening, the window was open and a light breeze crawled through my room. I didn’t worry about school, holidays just began. I spent the whole night exploring cave after cave, climbed the highest mountains and fought off giants and trolls. Then i found out i just played the „intro“, i just found out i am the dragonborn. Suddenly it hit me like a truck. I just couldnt stop playing, a feeling that i Never felt again until this day came over me. The urge to explore, i forgot about time and completely indulged into it. The night was over and the sun slowly started to rise. And i knew, this will be an epic journey. Thank you for this video. It brought up memories i completely forgot about even existing. Life became so hectic, but i guess this comes with growing up, its an unevitable change that everybody needs to get through. But these, damn these were simple times, and most definitely one of the best phases of my entire childhood. Whoever you are, wherever you are reading this, i hope you had the privilege to experience the same feelings i did and always will do. Have a great day. Cheers from Germany.

My second home

There is nothing like playing Skyrim, it turns night and you realize its 3 am in real life. hits different... like reality kicks in... its peaceful but engulfs your whole being.

I’m not crying, you’re crying. This game was there for me through so much, bullying in school, to the deaths of family members, abuse and assault, i wrote my first book and published it to Skyrim’s ambiance. I wrote my university dissertation to it and the first song I listened to after my graduation was the Dragonborn comes. Elder scrolls became a way of life, an escape from the bad and I remember less on the bad moments, the really horrifying moments in life and remember more of Jarls, joining the dark brotherhood, riding shadowmare and sitting by a fire in whiteruns travel listening to endless bard songs and who can forget Lydia... and her annoyingly standing in your way...all...the... time. Skyrim is a whole other life. If I die and I wake up on my way ton helgen... well... I’d be so damn ready.

Ya'll depressing me with the nostalgia here, mates.

oh man do I miss my youth. adulthood has nice things I guess and I'm doing allright, but life really loses its shine after a while. I remember when I used to play and then went to bed, dreaming of discovering skyrim, and the world came alive in my head

0:00 Skyrim was always my escape game. I had always been pretty close to it, since it was one of the first games I had ever played, and was really the first that had stuck with me since, to the point where I still play the Special Edition to this day. And this was always the theme which reminded me of those simpler times, and the escape that the game offered to me. This game is home to me, in a world that can be infinitely more shitty than Tamriel.

What hurts is that one day we’re all gonna play this game for the very last time without knowing it 😪💔

I love how you recognize every song but hear it different because you aren't playing the game.

Skyrim really feel like home . when thing get bad in my life i play the game or lisen to the ost just to remember how much joy that game bring me

This literally hits different when you play late at night the vibe of this game was different it feels like im home again.

NASA may have put a man on the moon But Bethesda gave us Skyrim

1-Close your eyes 2-Think about the good old times 3-Cry...

Tonight I walked my dog while listening to this. It was dark, my light only reaching a few feet in front of me. I had clear vision in front of my steps, but beyond was just shapes and shadows. The forest surrounding both sides of the road, the snow and ice around us. I would stop sometimes because I thought I heard something in the woods, or footsteps behind me. Seeing shadows ahead, imagining it is an animal or someone else. But I walk ahead and reach the point, and it was just the night and shadows tricking me. Walking while listening to the songs of skyrim and the wind around me, I felt like I was transferred back to when I first played skyrim. The world is beautiful and the unknown can be fearful. But it is worth exploring forwards and explore, to see what is out there. Just like skyrim. Sometimes it feels like we go through life on legendary difficulty and it can be hard to move forward. But on that walk, everything felt simple. Even if it was only for a little while, I had this moment with myself, my dog, the woods, the night sky and skyrim. Thank you for reading my cheesy story.

Skyrim is a home that the heart wants.

"You've been a good friend to me, that means something."

Sometimes the Skyrim night sky is so amazing, I stop playing just to stare. When the moons are out, I'm incredibly entranced. That is until a sabrecat sneaks up and bites my bum. 😕⚔️

Skyrim is one of those games that doesn't feel like a game at times

Слушая это я снова возвращаюсь в детство. Спасибо скайриму за прекрасно проведённое время

"Watch the skies , traveler"