Lore:Fjokki

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Fjokki the Bard
Race Nord Gender Male
Born Second Era
Resided in Skyrim
Fjokki lifted his singing blade, Lovemaker, above the Dunmer's head. Her silver hair shone in the moonlight as if made from the same steel as the sword. A single tear rolled down her ebon cheek.

"Don't cry. You knew I couldn't stay," whispered Fjokki. And then he was gone.
— Excerpt from "The Art of Love and Swordplay"

Fjokki the Bard was a Nord warrior and poet active in the Second Era, who was most well known for his work "The Art of Love and Swordplay". He claimed it was an autobiographical account of his exploits, both carnal and adventurous, however many believed that much of the details are exaggerated or fictional. Additionally, some would criticize the technical skill of his writing.[1][2][3]

Despite this, the work gained him considerable fame, and became a sensation around Tamriel with first edition copies being thought rare and valuable.[4][5][6] For fans of his writing, the stories were considered intriguing and bawdy.[7][8] Fjokki's works also inspired other writers, such as the author of "Green Hood" series.[9] In regards to his other works, he is known for his romantic poetry and is credited with some Nordic sayings.[10][11][8]

He was rumored to have had a relationship with Mabjaarn Flame-Hair prior to her coronation, with certain risque artworks of Mabjaarn being attributed to him.[12]

Bibliography[edit]

  • The Art of Love and Swordplay (Fragment)

Notes[edit]

  • There is a song titled the "Ballad of Fjokki the Bard" but the lyrics are unknown.[13]
  • In the "Art of Love and Swordplay" Fjokki is mentioned owning a sword called Lovemaker.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Library of Dusk: Rare Books
  2. ^ Adras Sarethi's dialogue during Cultural Exchange in ESO
  3. ^ Kireth's Journal, Page 33 — Kireth Vanos
  4. ^ Slodrig the Amusing's dialogue in ESO
  5. ^ Slides-Down-Hills's dialogue in ESO
  6. ^ First Edition Fjokki item description in ESO
  7. ^ Rigurt's Journal — Rigurt the Brash
  8. ^ a b Understanding the Living Gods — Rigurt the Brash, Nord Cultural Exchange
  9. ^ Veesk-Olan's hireling correspondence in ESO
  10. ^ Josee Maviniele's dialogue in ESO
  11. ^ Valinka Stoneheaver's hireling correspondence in ESO
  12. ^ Queen Mabjaarn's Risque Etching item description in ESO
  13. ^ Scout Maryl's dialogue in ESO
  14. ^ Dusty Page — Fjokki the Bard
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