Curry’s love forSkyrimandThe Elder Scrollsseries eventually got the attention of the developers at Bethesda. The company promised to include her as a character inThe Elder Scrolls 6, much to fans' delight. Bethesda should verify her inclusion is more than just a passing reference.
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How Shirley Curry Got a Character in The Elder Scrolls 6
In 2018, one of Curry’s fans started a petition to have BethesdaincludeSkyrimGrandma inThe Elder Scrolls 6. Fans supported the project, as the developer has shown its willingness to immortalize beloved members of the community in its past games; such is the case with Erik the Slayer inSkyrimand Evan inFallout 4’sNuka-World DLC.
SkyrimGrandma’s petition amassed over 40,000 signatures in a few months. The following year, Bethesda confirmed that Curry would appear as a character in the upcoming game. The celebration video forThe Elder Scrolls’25th anniversary showcased tidbits ofSkyrimGrandma’s charactermodel, and in the same video, Curry expressed that she is happy knowing someone could play alongside her character inThe Elder Scrolls 6. The nextElder Scrollsinstallment looks to be years away, but there’s no harm in theorizing whatSkyrimGrandma’s character will be like - and she should definitely be an important one.
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What Skyrim Grandma’s Role Could Be
The countlessplaythroughs on Curry’s YouTube channelshow that she’s a natural explorer who enjoys traversing Tamriel. She’s also capable of playing as many characters, putting on different hats. For instance, in one playthrough she role-plays as El’Mondo, a no-nonsense Khajiit mercenary that lost his entire family to a fire. In another, she’s Ganci, a tough Redguard warrior - one of her earliest characters. This gives the developer plenty to work with when it comes to creating her in-game character.
With this in mind, it would make sense to haveSkyrimGrandma’s character be a rugged, yet kindhearted adventurer. She should be known across the region as one of the most prominent explorers of her time, with books being written and songs being sung about her. She could even hail from the land ofSkyrimand have plenty of tales to tell about the freezing land of the Nords - from her own adventures to stories surroundingThe Elder Scrolls’Dragon Crisis.
SkyrimGrandma’s official role inThe Elder Scrolls 6is unknown, but assuming she’s an experienced adventurer, she could serve as the player’s guide as they explore a new region ofTamriel inThe Elder Scrolls 6. She can offer advice on how to traverse the new landscape and provide information on the local flora and fauna. This could potentially give her a role in the game’s main quest, as her experience lets her direct the player to where they should go next.
Aside from themain questline ofThe Elder Scrolls 6,SkyrimGrandma should definitely have her own side quests. It could involve a treasure hunt, where the player accompanies her to find a powerful weapon or artifact. Alternatively, it could also be something more wholesome, like traveling the region in search of the tastiest snacks. At the end of the day, she’s the community’s “grandma,” and players should feel like her lovely grandkids when they meet her. She’d join the player as they undertake this new, daunting journey and make sure they never felt alone.
With that in mind, she should absolutely be available as afollower inThe Elder Scrolls 6. She’d have comments and opinions about the world around her, while also being a headstrong warrior to help the protagonist fight off enemies. Perhaps Bethesda could even implement a companion system likeFallout 4’s, wherein the player can raise affinity withSkyrimGrandma’s character and unlock new dialogue.
There’s no doubt that Curry’s fans would love to have her along for their journeys inThe Elder Scrolls 6- just as they were along for the ridein herSkyrimvideos. All this would immortalize everyone’sSkyrimGrandma as one of the most renown fans of the series., though there are other options for fans who can’t wait forThe Elder Scrolls 6.
The Skyrim Shirley Curry Follower Mod
First released in May 2021, theShirleySkyrimFollower modallows players to meet Curry inSkyrim. She’s a powerful follower, able to fight with a two-handed blade and a bow. She’s also got a lot to say, with stories about her past adventures (based on her YouTube series) and comments about specific locations on the map. Best of all, the follower is fully voiced bySkyrimGrandma herself.
The mod is available for download on Nexus Mods. Players can findSkyrimGrandma in Brightwood, a cozy little home northwest of Whiterun. They’ll have to finish a short quest to recruit her as a follower, though the house itself also contains some unique items and Easter eggs for fans of Curry’s YouTube series.
WhileThe Elder Scrolls 6is still in early development, this mod and Curry’s YouTube videos are excellent places to enjoy her character. Still, many are hoping that the next installment of the series arrives sooner rather than later. Curry herself has asked thatBethesda hurry up withThe Elder Scrolls 6. It’s arguably the company’s most popular IP, so it’s no surprise that fans have begun clamoring for its release. Regardless of whenThe Elder Scrolls 6comes out, the community hopes Bethesda doesSkyrimGrandma’s character justice.
The Elder Scrolls 6is currently in development.
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