I like Mercer Frey.

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[masterthiefmercerfrey]

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[masterthiefmercerfrey]

I've liked these two together since @gimmiebackmysweetroll floated them out ♪

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

I think it's great actually that we never see mercer wear the nightingale armor.

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

he's just really cool and cute and fun to draw and he should live forever in my pocket

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

what, what do you want?

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

ri'saad or others in the caravan calling tg members kuya or ate only works with mercer and maybe vekel... I don't think anybody else would be happy about that

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

Mercer Frey, popping out to grab some treats for his underlings

A little random, but thinking about how Thieves Guild members are mostly nocturnal due to their work, I wondered about Mercer, who is not beholden to keeping those same hours, might be just starting his day. In the Philippines on early mornings (in my area as early as 4am), the taho and pandesal peddlers will be out selling their fresh foods, and I had this silly idea.

If he feels so inclined, perhaps Mercer would visit the khajiit vendors, keeping up on the latest intel and rumors while also grabbing a couple bags of goodies. He comes back, morsels in tow, timed a little too perfectly as the last of the members are filtering into the cistern. Mercer keeps his face nonchalant as the others come to the table to grab their share, but inside, he's got the curliest, self-satisfied grin.

Small things like this placates them enough, and while they're laid in their bunks with warm sweets in their belly, Mercer can enjoy some peace at his desk for a few hours.

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

tried to change the way i draw his hair and it was a terrible waste of time... if it ain't broke don't fix it I guess

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

his nose is so fun to draw

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

it's chilly

[argisthebulwark]

They should make a Mercer that's real so I can force him to do mundane things. Can you imagine Mercer Frey at the grocery store. Raging at video games. Doing his taxes.

[hircines-hunter]

Let’s be real. Would he actually do his taxes?

[peacefulcat]

He would avoid taxes in a complex manner to look clean on paper. Buying gold, charity schemes, laundering etc. Those unaware of his real business would think of him as a good guy who is very useful to community

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

I wanted to draw him in that set of spare clothes he carries around... wonder if you could catch an undercover Mercer in some inn somewhere?

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

recovered video artifact during wip times

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

I sincerely LOVE you for drawing Mercer Frey as a short man. As a short man myself it feels empowering. Thank you for real.

thank YOU for enjoying him !

just as dangerous, just as powerful, and just as intriguing. I'd argue it makes him an even better thief

[helloskitty99]

I want to celebrate Mercer’s birthday I need to know when this man was born

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

I think about this from time to time... If you count the constellations and the birthsigns around them I have a few ideas...

For Fun:

February / Sun's Dawn (The Lover)

He disliked this as a child and lied about it to peers and claim instead he was born under the Thief, which isn't an entire lie, since The Lover is the Thief's charge.

??? / Wild Card / Insert Joke Date Here (The Serpent)

Purely for the lore surrounding the sign, it's cute.

The Serpent's motions are considered to be unpredictable, though they can be predicted to a degree. Sometimes it is deemed impossible, however. Those born under the sign of the Serpent are thought to have no characteristics in common except being the most blessed and the most cursed. -- UESP

More Likely:

December / Evening Star (The Thief)

Explains itself. He's the thiefiest thief to ever thief.

October / Frostfall (The Tower)

Under the Thief's charge. Also explains itself. If we were to think of the three Nightingales coincidentally born under the three charges, personally I feel like Mercer aligns most with The Tower, Gallus with The Lover, and Karliah with The Shadow. (Maybe I should have put this one under the Fun Ideas?)

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

gently encouraging you to click the link at the bottom of my maid post so you can scroll and be rewarded with delvin's magnificent arms

[masterthiefmercerfrey]

he's very cute.