Even though it's exciting to save the world from ruin as the Dragonborn, some of the best aspects of are those which are a bit more rooted in reality — such as being able to marry the game's best characters. With a total of 66 different romantic candidates, each varying in walks of life, every player can find someone to settle down with, if they so choose. However, a few particular NPCs are written with far more interesting personalities or stories, which make them stand out against the rest of the fish in the sea.
By today's standards, 's marriage system isn't anything spectacular. There are very few interactions that the Dovahkiin can actually share with their in-game partner, and oftentimes, they can simply feel like an additional source of income or home cooked meals. This underlying issue is even prevalent in titles like , which should deepen marriage mechanics for a more immersive experience (otherwise, fan-made romance mods are plentiful in the modding community). But when it comes to vanilla, there are a handful of spouses that actually hit the mark, despite the game's shortcomings in this regard.
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It's no surprise that Muiri is one of the more popular marriage candidates in the community, as her backstory is one of the most heartbreaking tales in the game. Growing up in Windhelm with Clan Shatter-Shield, her life fell apart when her sister Friga was murdered by The Butcher, and her now ex-lover Alain betrayed her trust to steal from the Clan. Her family blamed her for Alain's actions, even accusing her of being an accomplice, and so she decided to run away to Markarth and start a new chapter — but not without seeking revenge.
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