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I'm writing a series of books about the farm culture in Skyrim. I'm not
sure if some of the content does not fit the lore, please inform me if
it does not.
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Farming in Skyrim, Volume I: Introduction
- By Haakon the Pale, Professor of Nordic Culture at the College of Winterhold
When Skyrim was united, almost all of the farm land was owned by
the king and a few wealthy land owners. Some of the revenue made from
the sale of the crops was taxed by the kingdom but enough was left for
the farmers to allow them to provide for their families. Ever since the
Ysgramor line collapsed, most of the farm land has become private, but
many of the counties run their own farms outside the walls of the
settlements to provide food for their citizens. Most of the individual
counties do not tax the private farm land, and even in the ones that
do, the farmers rarely agree to paying, but the local courts do not
want to upset the locals any more especially in those counties where
there have been revolts and uprisings in the past. The lands of Skyrim
are not particularly flat and so are not ideal for typical Cyrodiilic
style farms. The farms of Skyrim are usually small and usually focus on
a specific trade such as food crops, animal farming, logging, horse
breeding, and wine making. Most of the farms in Skyrim are protected by
hired watchmen and guard dogs, and most of the farm workers carry at
least a dagger for protection. The farm owners will not hesitate to
kill anyone caught raiding their farms, and the local guard will
usually never interfere. Nord farmers are not likely to make a lot of
money from farming. Most of them are farmers because their fathers were
farmers and they want to continue taking care of their family. Even
with Skyrim’s harsh climate, farming has becoming a main part of Nordic
culture and will continue to be an important part of life in Skyrim.
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Farming in Skyrim, Volume II: Crops
- By Haakon the Pale, Professor of Nordic Culture at the College of Winterhold
The common types of crops in Skyrim are:
Wheat Grain
Corn
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Apples
Blackberries
Carrots
Grapes
Oranges
Pumpkins
Strawberries
Tobacco
Watermelon
*Other crops may also be grown and harvested, but these are the crops that can be found on the larger farms.
Wheat Grain – An important part of Nordic diet and culture, wheat grain
is used to make flour, bread, cookies, cakes, porridge, crackers,
biscuits, gravy and cereal. Wheat grain is also a main ingredient in
Nordic style beer and ale. Farmers often use their excess, damaged, or
scrap wheat grain to feed their animals.
Corn – Regularly found in the warmer parts of Skyrim during the warmer
months. Corn is cold-intolerant and not native to Skyrim’s landscape.
Corn began being imported to Skyrim soon after the collapse of the
Ayleid Empire.
Tomatoes – Like corn, tomatoes are found in the warmer parts of Skyrim
and can only be grown in the warmer months. Tomatoes were also imported
to Skyrim when the Ayleid Empire collapsed.
Potatoes – Although potatoes are not native to Skyrim, they have become
a key part of Nordic culture. Potatoes are used in breads and cereals,
but are also eaten plain in a baked, mashed, boiled, or steamed form.
They are often served with milk, yogurt, butter, or gravy. Potatoes are
also used to make vodka.
Apples – With a strong root in Nordic mythology, it is no surprise that
apples are highly revered by Nords. Apples are seen as a symbol of
fertility in Nordic mythology and are often buried with the dead to
give them fertility in the afterlife. The native apples of Skyrim can
be grown all year round and are often found in wild groves. Apples are
used in pies and eaten by themselves.
Blackberries – A native fruit to Skyrim’s northwestern Haafinheim
region. Blackberries are often used in deserts such as pies, cookies,
cakes, jelly, and sometimes even wine. They can be grown all year and
are often found in the forests of northwestern Skyrim.
Carrots – A native vegetable from the taproot family. Carrots are
perfectly fine to eat raw but are also boiled, fried, or steamed. They
are commonly used in soups, stews, and cakes and are also fed to farm
animals.
Grapes – Grapes grow wildly in the Haafenheim region and are the only
native growing grapes outside of Cyrodiil. Grapes are eaten as a desert
fruit and are essential to making Haafenheim red wine. All of the
existing vineyards in Haafenheim were established by putting a fence
around wild growing grapes.
Oranges – Oranges are said to be an ancient fruit from the isle of
Akavir, but are now found in all areas of Tamriel both in the wild and
in farms. They are often used in deserts such as cookies, cakes,
muffins, and jellies and are also eaten plain. Orange juice can be
easily squeezed from the fruit and is a common breakfast beverage.
Pumpkins – Pumpkins were imported from Hammerfell to Skyrim at an
unknown time. They are a symbol of the harvest seasons and are used in
pies around this time. Their seeds can also be dried and eaten as a
snack.
Strawberries – Strawberries are native to all parts of Tamriel. They
are commonly used in pies, cakes, jellies, and are eaten plain. They
can be grown all year round.
Tobacco – Tobacco is not eaten as a food, but is instead burned and
inhaled. It is said to produce relaxed feelings and calm your nerves.
Tobacco was imported to Skyrim in the First Era from Hammerfell and
grows all year round in the warmer regions of Skyrim.
Watermelon – Watermelons have been recently imported to Skyrim from
Black Marsh. They are easily grown because of their resistance to cold
and hot climates. An interesting fact about them is that they can be
grown into any shape by growing them in a shaped container.
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For some clarity, I am trying to convince people to create new foods
for Skyrim. The other crops mentioned in book 2 could be things like
honey (for making mead and being used as a condiment), ironwood nuts,
wood (obvious uses), etc. This post has been edited 2 time(s), it was last edited by VinlandViking: 02.12.2008 22:42.
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