Skyrim loading screen tips, hints, and lore - Shrines in the city temples

More load screen hints, for players whose high end pc does not show the loading screen long enough to be able to read the hints, or for anyone interested in Skyrim hints, tips, and lore.

Most shops are open from about 8am to 8pm. If a shop is closed, wait until morning... or pick the lock and break in

Orcs, also known as Orsimer, are natives of Orsinium, a small mountains kingdom between Hammerfell and Skyrim. It has been sacked and rebuilt many times.

Horses and horse-drawn carriages are common means of transportation in Skyrim. Both can handle the harsh terrain with ease.

Windhelm is the oldest city in Skyrim and may be the oldest human city on the continent.

The School of Restoration focuses on the mastery over life forces, and is used to cast spells like Healing, Turn Undead, and Lesser Ward

The speech skill is used to get better prices from merchants and persuade, intimidate, or even bribe others.

Mammoths are a common sight in the tundra of Skyrim, and are often herded by the giants that also call that region home. They are generally peaceful creatures, unless provoked.

"Maw unleashing razor snow, Of dragons from the blue brought down, Births the walking winter's woe, The High King in his Jagged Crown" -- Ancient Nord Verse

Woe to the unwary explorer who delves deep into the burial crypts of the ancient Nords, and disturbs the Draugr that dwell within.

What the Dwarven Sphere lacks in strength, it makesup for in speed and mobility, as it patrols the halls of the Dwemer ruins it still protects.

Magic weapons lose power with each successful hit, but can be recharged with filled soul gems.

Attacks can be blocked with either a shield or a weapon, but shields are much more effective.

Swords swing faster than axes, and axes swing faster than maces.

Shrines in the city temples will heal any disease,  and confer a blessing. Accepting of one shrine will remove the blessings of any other.

Any inventory item marked with a small arrow indicates it is probably more effective than what you currently have equipped.

The School of Illusion focuses on the manipulation of an enemy's mind, and is used to cast spells like Fear, Charm and Invisibility.

Although they later became the dedicated protectors of the Emperor of Tamriel, the Blades began their existence as renowned dragonslayers.

Diabella is the goddess of beauty,. She has a temple in Markarth that is devoted to Women.

In 3E 389 Emperor Uriel VII was imprisoned by his Imperial Battlemage, Jagar Tharn, who then impersonated him for years.

The power from the Lady's Stone lets you regenerate Health and Stamina much faster for a while.

Bashing with a shield will stagger an opponent. If timed properly, it will also interrupt a power attack.

Most Nords of Skyrim assumed the dragons were only a legend. Until now.

The Companions trace their legacy back to the original five hundred companions of Ysgramor, who led the first humans to Skyrim and eventually settled all of Tamriel.

The Thief Stone ability lets you learn stealth skill more quickly.