When getting immersed in role-playing video games like “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” you’ll often select or interact with characters who are strong, powerful, and uncompromising in battles. After all, brawns can make you win. But some “Skyrim” games would like to think otherwise. They believe that winning is about choosing who’s the smartest. Let’s get you up close and personal with the geeks of the Skyrim universe.

It’s A Tie Between A Dragon And A Mage

“Skyrim” gaming experts are torn between two characters in the category of who’s the most intelligent. Some say it’s Paarthurnax the Dragon, and others say Sotha the Mage. PVP Live weighs things down.

Sotha

Dressed like a Greek god but with the name of a Hindu god, Sotha is a skilled mage, the byproduct of an entire city. This Dunmer god isn’t just powerful but also intelligent across “Elder Scrolls” lore. 

Basically, Sotha created the Clockwork City to make Tamriel as “perfect” as possible, better than the vision Aedra spirits had in mind. That’s not for everybody to think of, making Sotha a contender for the top spot of the most intelligent character in “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.”

Paarthurnax

Don’t jolt if you find out that the other number-one spot is being shared by the ferocious Paarthurnax, the dragon who guided the Dragonborn to save Skyrim. First, a bit of a background. Dragons like Paarthurnax are a constant in the world and are not born. 

However, even if it served as a guide for the Dragonborn in saving Skyrim, it also betrayed Alduin, the dragon that ruled over Skyrim during the Merethic Era, for Paarthurnax’s personal reasons. That makes him intelligent in a cunning way.

Other Smart Characters In ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’

This time, take a look at the honorable mentions.

Tiber Septim

Like Sotha, Tiber Septim also dons the outfit of a god, but its name matches its Roman god aura. He was among the first Dragonborns, powerful first, since the Empire’s first Emperor was named after him, then united the entire continent. 

This divine character did not reach the top of the list because he lacked scholarly knowledge. Instead, what makes him smart is his way of using military tactics and general wit to outsmart his enemies with the goal of uniting Tamriel as one. He is worshipped as a god because of his impact on “Skyrim’s” world. 

Psijic Monk

First things first, the Psijic is a “Skyrim” order shrouded in mystery. Their existence is being questioned today, but they remain a highly ancient category of magical specialists. This order lives on Artaeum island, taken from famous folk legends of islands disappearing and reappearing occasionally.

But the story further is also interesting. It is believed that the Psijic order has something to do with this habit of the island. Moreover, they are highly coveted by the government, just like they are for intelligent people in the real world. 

Vivec

If “Skyrim” were an experimental play primarily, Vivec is the main character. He is intelligent not against his in-game opponents but against you, the player. He thinks ahead and knows you will quickly save until you kill him finally, so he doesn’t raise a single finger to retaliate because he’s all the while informed. 

He knows of your power because he has attained CHIM or the capability to comprehend existence, and not just to understand every aspect of it, but to manipulate it as well, just like a lucid dream. This immortal god has used his wit to save the Dunmer people, making him the ultimate fan-favorite. 

Septimus Signus

Next in line is Septimus Signus. Looking at him, he will remind you of a “Star Wars” character. Hooded, with the beard, you get the picture. Now, he debunked popular belief that anybody who gets to read the Elder Scrolls would be driven mad. In fact, he used it to his advantage by understanding closely where the scrolls came from and how they worked. Somehow, these were the sources of his intelligence.

Hermaeus Mora

This character is intelligent but uses his skill for evil. Several characters despise his actions, but it’s his calculated actions that do things so meticulously that make him powerful as well. In fact, the significance and reach of this character have made “Skyrim’s” developers base the entire Dragonborn DLC around him, who tries to spread his influence on Solsthein by brainwashing characters. Plus, he has this Daedric artifact that holds vital information that can drive nearly everybody mad. 

Vyrthur And Gelebor

Now, you’ve got a duo of Snow Elves here, Vyrthur and Gelebor, the last remaining of the group after the Dwemer enslaved the rest and trapped them underground. Their intelligence is because of the hardships they experienced. As they say, they charge things to experience. Don’t you become more intelligent if you learn from your mistakes?

M’aiq the Lair

He’s intelligent because he’s a know-it-all. M’aiq the Lair knows every change made between every Elder Scrolls installment and even comments on them like you would on Facebook. For him, he is the best being across Tamriel. Somewhat narcissistic, but let’s allow him. 

Because of his obsession with always commenting on the changes in the Elder Scrolls, he also breaks the fourth wall. Not every character can do it, so it’s good to have him by your side.

Wrapping Up

That ends the list of nine of the most intelligent characters in “The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim,” with others not in “Skyrim” per se, but their legacy is felt throughout “Skyrim” and the rest of the game series. 

Let’s quiz you right here. What do you notice? You’re correct. No female on the list, especially since these are the top nine. It seems “Skyrim” still needs to work more on being unbiased toward women in terms of intelligence. 

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