Only if you treat them like that. Sheesh - your dragon born is a real creep.
Such a sad life
Once, and only once did I piss them off. I don't care if I'm Dragon Born, there is no way I could have withstood the force of those 4. Sheesh, the blew me so far off the mountain I landed in Markarth!I will admit, when tested with the apparitions, I try to fit two Greybeards into the blast zone. But other than that I generally leave them alone.
They're naive, they deserve it The "way of the voice" was made up by some stubborn nord who put a battle loss down to the God's rather than admitting he just lost. If Skyrim still had Tongue's, the Thalmor wouldn't stand a chance.
Because power corrupts. They have immense power. By removing themselves from the affairs of the world they attempt to stave off that corruption. I think it is like in the Lord of the Rings where the wisest refuse the ring even though it is offered to them. They understand that, even with the best intentions, that much power would inevitably lead to destruction.I tend to agree. Even when I first played through the game I asked myself why they were sitting around moping when they have trained for years to master such a fantastic gift. They have the ear of many leaders throughout the region, as well as their respect. Why not at least be a voice (no pun intended) of reason throughout the holds?
Because power corrupts. They have immense power. By removing themselves from the affairs of the world they attempt to stave off that corruption. I think it is like in the Lord of the Rings where the wisest refuse the ring even though it is offered to them. They understand that, even with the best intentions, that much power would inevitably lead to destruction.I tend to agree. Even when I first played through the game I asked myself why they were sitting around moping when they have trained for years to master such a fantastic gift. They have the ear of many leaders throughout the region, as well as their respect. Why not at least be a voice (no pun intended) of reason throughout the holds?
However, there is a time to act even if reluctant to do so. I believe they missed that time to their discredit.
The ingame depiction of the voice is minimal compared to the lore version. Read up a bit and you will see that ancient tonuges were unbeatable, Skyrim had no need for siege equipment when one men would just shout down the gate.Because power corrupts. They have immense power. By removing themselves from the affairs of the world they attempt to stave off that corruption. I think it is like in the Lord of the Rings where the wisest refuse the ring even though it is offered to them. They understand that, even with the best intentions, that much power would inevitably lead to destruction.I tend to agree. Even when I first played through the game I asked myself why they were sitting around moping when they have trained for years to master such a fantastic gift. They have the ear of many leaders throughout the region, as well as their respect. Why not at least be a voice (no pun intended) of reason throughout the holds?
However, there is a time to act even if reluctant to do so. I believe they missed that time to their discredit.
Their power can't be that immense, I'm the freaking Dragonborn and I get killed by lots of stuff. I've always thought of them not as those with superior power than others (I mean, Ulfric has the power of the voice but is far from overwhelmingly powerful), but as those who seek superior knowledge, and it's that knowledge I believe could benefit those on Nirn, not the fact that they can yell louder.
I admit I've been tempted to lead that Frost Troll up to the monastery, just to see if it'd follow me inside (I've read that that can happen)... but have never actually done it. I bet the troll wouldn't last long, though.