Hey all. This is just an idea that I have thought of ever since witnessing the executions in Skyrim. Great system, it looks really cool, but I think it could use some improving on. So, without further adeu, I introduce to you

Skyrim: Executioner’s Folly: A Skyrim Job Mod.

This mod idea essentially aims to expand on the very bland executioner system in Skyrim. As far as I know, there are only two executions in all of Skyrim. (the one in the beginning of the game, and the one in Solitude the first time you visit. My mod idea is essentially this:

-Turn Executions into a Job
-Payment upon execution
-Available in all major cities
-Various levels of executions, and various types

The system would essentially be this: You go to a major city, talk to the head executioner, and then you accept the title of Executioner. He’ll go through a little tutorial/walkthrough, and then you’re set. You’ll get letters via courier when there is an execution that needs to take place.

After you get the letter (or ask directly), you’ll get a contract to Execute someone. You get the information about the executioner, and then this is where the fun starts. A little mini game.

Types of Executions:

Execution by Block:
Execution by Block is essentially what we’ve already seen. Execution by block is straight-forward. This type of execution has no benefits, and there is no chance of the prisoner getting out of it. If this type of execution is chosen, the victim will die, no questions asked, and you will get your gold.

Execution by Sword:
This is the execution of accuracy. Instead of the subject being bound and bent over a chopping block, this introduces a mini-game that lets the executioner have a little fun, as well as the crowd. Rules of Execution by Sword:
-Executioner gets 3 swings at the victim
-Each swing, he gets a “strike” of sorts of he misses the neck of the victim.
-3 misses, and the victim goes free
-This provides good sport, entertainment, and a fun game to play

The thing is, the victim is not in a “traditional” execution position. The victim will be behind two pillars that are stacked on top of each other, with a small opening, no bigger than an inch wide, for the sword blade to pass through horizontally, with the neck of the victim on the other side of the pillar and the executioner vice versa. The object of this is so that the executioner must swing his sword and hit exactly in the middle where the opening is for the neck so that the victim will be decapitated. The executioner is also standing max distance from a Greatsword, very long and heavy, so accuracy is hard. If he misses 3 times, game over, the victim will go free, and be banished from the city. The pillar is a pillar from the top of the ceiling stretching down, and a pillar on the bottom of the ground stretching up, meeting each other with only 2 inches in between enough for a sword to slide through horizontally.

Execution by Mace:
Execution by Mace is the most cruel type of Execution. This is essentially cruel punishment for rich snobby altmer or other races that are “wealthy” and rich. The aim of this game is “bribery”. Rules of Execution by Mace:
-Victim is riveted to a wall by his ankles, waste, neck, and wrist, placed spread eagle against a brick wall so close that he cannot turn his head, face forward against the bricks. He cannot move at all
-Executioner swings his massive mauler at the first leg of the victim, breaking all bones in his leg. He then asks the victim, how much gold will you give me if I let you go?
-If the victim makes an offer acceptable, he goes free, banished from the city.
-If the victim makes an offer the executioner (you) REFUSES, he swings at his other leg.
-He then asks again. If the victim makes another offer that is refused, the executioner swings the axe at his back, breaking his back, essentially paralyzing him

This goes on until the mauler reaches the head. The aim is bribery, and essentially “gambling” for your life. Provides VERY much entertainment for the crowd.

So yeah, that’s essentially it. Just an idea, the only thing is, I’m not even a PC player nor a modder. So this is just an idea for anyone who is a capable modder to take this idea and make it into a reality. I think it’d be a lot of fun.

Suggestions? Discuss please. I’d love some feedback.