Phill

Phill

Phill is a long time Elder Scrolls enthusiast who decided to create a community of his own. He is the founder of both The Skyrim Guild and The Shadowed Mare -- two of the earliest Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online websites.

Hearthfire Coming to Xbox LIVE September 4th

It was just announced that Bethesda will be releasing Skyrim’s second DLC named Hearthfire on Xbox LIVE September 4th and will be available for 400 points Hearthfire will feature the ability to buy land and build a custom home using…

The Elder Scrolls Online Gameplay and Lore Overview

The Elder Scrolls Online takes place in the chaotic and rapidly changing land of Tamriel, home of nine provinces fighting to take control of their fate. ESO takes place 1,000 years before the events of Skyrim during the evil deeds…

Combat in The Elder Scrolls Online

Combat in The Elder Scrolls series has always been a some-what lack-luster experience compared to other games of the same fantasy genre. Taking a look at some of the more recent releases in the series such as Morrowind and Oblivion…

Overview of the Provinces of The Elder Scrolls Online

The Black Marsh Faction: The Ebonheart Pact Known as the home of the Argonians, the Black Marsh, is a swamp infested province to the south of Morrowind. The Black Marsh hosts a particularly warm and moist environment giving life to…

Crafting with the Atronach Forge in Skyrim

Located within The Midden (under The College of Winterhold) the Atronach Forge is a mysterious platform outlined by lit candles used to craft many strange objects. It also contains a setting to place a Sigil Stone which is required to…

A Quick Guide to the Nine Divine Shrines in Skyrim

If you’re wandering aimlessly through Skyrim with a list of diseases or just looking for a short boost to your stats it’s time you find a Shrine of a Nine Divine. These shrines, upon activation, will automatically cure all diseases…

The 10 Best Skyrim Mods So Far

Elder Scrolls mods are one of the best parts of the series improving the graphics, adding in new items and even completely new quest lines. It’s understood by the PC community that modding an Elder Scrolls game is a must…