Wildlander World Systems (Start here)
This section covers the essential mechanics and systems that shape your experience in the Wildlander world. Understanding these systems will help you survive and thrive.
Quick Reference: What Do I Need to Know?
How do I improve my gear? → Tempering - Improve weapons and armor quality for better effectiveness
How does the economy work? → The Economy - Regional prices and profitable trade routes
What gear should I carry? → Essential Adventuring & Travel Gear - Checklist for surviving beyond Riverwood
Will diseases kill me? → Diseases - Understand disease progression and cure methods
How do I get stronger? → Trainers - Locate trainers for all skills
Where do I complete quests? → The Quests - Quest starts and progression guides
Reading Order by Progression
Follow this recommended order to understand Wildlander’s world:
- Tempering - Learn how to improve your gear quality
- The Economy - Understand regional trade and pricing
- Essential Adventuring & Travel Gear - Prepare before leaving settlements
- The Divines & Daedra - Religion, blessings, and consequences
- Diseases - Health hazards and cures
- Food & Drink - Sustenance and survival
- Trainers - Skill training locations
- The Quests - Available quests and starts
- Followers and Mercenaries - Recruit and manage companions
- Enchantments Analysis - Advanced item crafting
- Shout Analysis - Dragon shout effects and power
- Player Homes - Purchasable bases and costs
- Horses & Herds - Mount management and herds
Key Systems Explained
Gear & Survival
- Tempering improves weapon and armor quality, making them more effective in combat
- Essential Gear keeps you warm, dry, and fed in the wilderness
- Food & Drink sustain you; hunger and thirst have real penalties
Character Growth
- Trainers help you level skills faster with paid training
- Divines bless aligned followers with bonuses (but track your crimes)
- Shouts provide powerful abilities as you progress
Economics
- The Economy is regional; what costs 10g in Solitude costs 5g in a small farm
- Trade routes between holds can be profitable
- Tempering improves gear value, affecting crafting and sales
Progression
- Quests unlock new content and powers
- Followers provide support in combat and roleplay
- Horses offer storage and mobility
- Player Homes become available once you’re established
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