The other night I was roaming the western wilds of the Reach on my trusted steed, meandering along forgotten paths and stunning vistas while gazing at the spectacular borealis. I was headed towards a defensible outcropping to take in the night’s Nordic sky, and to settle into a bed roll by a small fire to dream of the next day’s adventures.
Before I arrived at my destination, I was jumped by a mirthless cohort of Forsworn with Hagraven in tow. Trying to gather my wits, I dismounted and drew my greatsword to engage. After the snicker-snack of my vorpal blade through several sword-wielding Forsworn, I chased down and made short work of the remaining archers. I turned at the sound of combat to see – to my everlasting pride - my horse locked in deathly combat with the remaining Hagraven. I ran to his defense, but was too slow - my horse gave his life’s blood defending my honor in our unexpected fight. My horse had died, fighting beside me.
And then I lost it.
I spent the next several days roaming the rugged peaks and valleys of the Reach killing every sentient being I encountered. Forsworn? One shot, slow motion glory kills! Pompous Thalmor Justicars? Enough of your godless arrogance! Imperial Soldiers? Return to your foreign strongholds! Dragons? Enough of your wordless langauge! Stormclock rebels? Yield to the might of the Empire! There was no logic to my rage – it was absolute.
At some place and time west of Rokistead I came to my senses. I dropped my bloodied greatsword and walked back to Whiterun – where I’d first met and purchased by horse. My rage sated, I limped into Breezehome for a week remorse and remembrance.
And then I thought: this game rocks.

