Summary
A distressedSkyrimplayer almost had a “mini-heart attack” when they opened up their inventory in the game to find a horrific Glenmoril witch’s head staring back at them, seemingly forgetting all about how they placed it there during one of the game’s many quests. It’s been more than 13 years sinceSkyrimwas released and, in that time, many people consider the RPG developed by Bethesda Game Studios to be a masterpiece in every aspect.
The fifth major game in theElder Scrollsseries is set 200 years after its predecessor and follows a Dragonborn on a quest to defeat a dragon called Alduin The World-Eater who is destined to destroy the world. The environments inSkyrimhave also remained popular with fans due to its rugged continent littered with hundreds of quests, ripe for players to pick from. Even thoughSkyrimis a game teeming with disturbing events, one player had an unexpected fright after doing something as simple as opening their in-game inventory.
Posting on Reddit, user Don_Pe came across a frightening experience while checking their Dragonborn’s in-game inventory inSkyrim. Seemingly forgetting all about what they had in there, Don_Pe stated that they almost had a “mini-heart attack” after coming across a severed head of an old woman staring back at them. However, this wasn’t just any random old woman’s head, but rather the head of a Glenmoril Witch. The Glenmoril Wyrd, or the Witches of Glenmoril, are a Coven of five witches inSkyrimthat have knowledge of how to cure lycanthropy. Players can meet the witches duringSkyrim’s Companion quest, Blood’s Honor, which has the Harbinger Kodlak task the player with getting a Glenmoril witch’s head.
Skyrim Player Discovers Scary Surprise in Their Inventory
Skyrimis not only filled with a variety of stunning landscapes and unique open world locations, but also in the people who inhabit its world.Werewolves inSkyrimwere a popular choice with players beforeDawnguard, but the game’s expansion added the addition of a skill tree, expanding the state even more. Filled with interesting factions, each including a unique questline for the player to experience,Skyrimseemingly hones into gamers' thirst for freedom, lore and compelling narratives.
Skyrimis a game loved by the young and also the old, and one of its most iconic fans is 88-year-old Grandma Shirley, nicknamed “SkyrimGrandma.” Recently,Grandma Shirley announced she is retiringfrom playingThe Elder Scrollsseries on YouTube and opting for a more relaxed lifestyle after 13 years on the platform.
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Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to June 23, 2025.EPIC FANTASY REBORNSkyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLDPlay any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAYChoose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.BATTLE DRAGONSBattle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
