When the Dovahkiin isn't busy slaying draugr, dragons, and bandits, they might want to lay down their weapons for a moment and settle down with a loving partner — but are so many marriage options in , it can be hard to know who to pick. With 30 female characters and 36 male characters open to courting, regardless of the player's gender and race, there are countless possibilities to explore. However, a few NPCs in particular stand out as the best marriage candidates in thanks to their unique personalities and backstories.
As much as the beloved RPG has withstood the test of time, its romance mechanics are inherently surface-level by modern standards. Especially without the DLC, marriage can sometimes seem like a secondary business venture or a just consistent way to obtain home-cooked meals. There are plenty of ways that can improve marriage (including divorce, counterintuitively enough), and in the meantime, the modding community has created plenty of upgrades that can make the experience more fulfilling and immersive. But luckily, 's best marriage options are already perfect the way they are.
Related: Why Marriage In Skyrim Is A Good Return On Investment
Being one of the few Orc marriage options in, Borgakh is the daughter of Chief Larak, a warrior for the Mor Khazgur Orc Stronghold, and unfortunately, a reluctant soon-to-be bride of an arranged marriage. Although she's not too happy about marrying a random chieftain as per Orc tradition, she feels obligated to do, so as to not embarrass herself in the eyes of her ancestors.
The Dragonborn can rescue her from this predicament by either paying off her dowry to her father or simply convincing her to go on adventures with them. Either way, doing so will earn them
Read more on screenrant.com