The world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is simply teeming with content. As one of the most beloved open-world games in the current climate, millions of players have spent the last 11 years fighting dragons, taking on bandits, questing, and just generally exploring this section of the much larger Tamriel realm that the series takes place in. However, it's not always about action and sword fights. Sometimes players want to really make a difference in the world, especially for those interested in more scholarly pursuits.
As spotted by PCGamesN, a user known as Zamio1 has created such a mod for Skyrim, which allows players to contribute research and write academic books. Called "Scholarship of Skyrim," the Dragonborn can cease going on wild adventures for a bit and work with some of the game's notable scholars, including Paarthurnax, to improve their overall research and writing skills. Doing so does apparently yield better fighting prowess, depending on what the player decides to study.
Among other things, it's possible to conduct research on The Elder Scrolls' Dwemer race, who, according to the lore, disappeared but left behind their technology. Players can also decide to write a thesis on the Falmer or the Ancient Nords. As the writing and scholarship levels increase, it means the Dragonborn can produce better books. According to the mod description, the location can also make a difference. For example, being in the Arcanaeum, which is the library in the College of Winterhhold, will give players access to a plenty of books. However, it seems as though conducting field research is just as important.
There are many interesting books in Skyrim. A lot of these are there simply to be read, containing all sorts of stories and historical accounts of past events, affording fans the opportunity to learn more than what is shown in-game. However, there are special skill books that will increase a particular skill upon being opened. However, Zamio1's mod sounds like a unique one, as it really does mean that players can don their metaphorical tweed jacket and get down to some good old-fashioned scholarly research.
It's add-ons like this that are probably why the game is still going strong after more than a decade. With a lot of interesting mods out there, such as the one that lets Skyrim players cast magic with a lute, the community is awash with a lot of talented teams and individuals who are keen to expand the already pretty enormous world.
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: PCGamesN, Nexus Mods