Skyrim’s Courier Continues to Be the Most Dedicated NPC of All Time

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In the world of Skyrim, it can be difficult to get important news to an adventurer like the Dragonborn, but a recent clip shows how dedicated the courier NPC is, even risking life and limb to hand over a letter. Despite Skyrim being one of the most immersive open-world games around, The Elder Scrolls 5 has a few moments where that illusion can be shattered. However, to a lot of fans, that just makes the epic RPG ever more entertaining.

What forms part of this immersion is the amount of characters and companions that make up the residents of this wintry province. Skyrim has some pretty memorable NPCs, some of whom are notable for being just and true, while others are known for less joyful reasons. Whether it's tasking Lydia with carrying gear while out on a dangerous quest or knocking Whiterun's patronizing Nazeem down a peg or two, these are the people that are the heart and soul of this slice of Tamriel. One other major character that players know only too well is the courier.

Skyrim Player Encounters Courier With No Clothes On

Unlike a lot of NPCs in Skyrim, the courier is one that players can't seem to get away from. This tenacity and obligation to his role was experienced by Reddit user Taylor-James who, during their playthrough, was accosted by the messenger at a rather inconvenient time. Mere moments before a dragon attacks, the courier approaches to deliver an important letter, seemingly unfazed by the impending danger. Even as the winged beast swoops down mere inches from his face, his dedication helps him keep his nerve, determined to see the job through.

Situations like this are not rare, either. There have been moments during the game where Skyrim's courier has been seen underwater or without any clothes on.