TES First Meeting Prompts
First meetings prompts, ideal for anyone in the Elder Scrolls universe or other similar settings! Send me a word and I’ll write up a quick starter based off the situation.
Send along a ⟷ for the characters to switch places if applicable!
Brawl — A tavern brawl just came to an end, and no one knows who started it. My muse will approach yours to ask if they’re alright… or maybe to ask if they were the ones who started it.
Ambush — Our muses have run into each other somewhere in the wilderness… and are immediately ambushed by bandits! Time to fight!
Lost — My muse is having trouble finding something/someone in a city or village. They’ve finally decided to start asking around for help or directions, starting with your muse.
Bounty — Both muses are after the same bounty, and have came to the place where their target is hiding at the same time. Will they work together and split the profit? Or will it be a race to see who can fulfill the bounty first? (Alternative: For thieves or characters of other factions it could be a job instead of a bounty.)
Camp — Due to unlucky circumstances, my muse isn’t able to make a camp while traveling. They come across your muse’s, however, and approach to ask to rest there for a bit. Will your muse let them stay?
Cell — Oh boy, our muses have found themselves in the dungeon, either after a misunderstanding or getting caught by the guards. How do they get out? Do they try to talk to the guards, or find a different way? Or do they just try to pass the time? (If one of the characters is a guard or other authority figure, it can instead be one muse in a cell trying to convince the guard muse of their innocence.)
Skill — Word has gotten around about one of your muse’s talents (e.g. alchemy, crafting, etc.) My muse is curious, and approaches yours to ask about it, or maybe to request their services.
Pickpocket — My muse thinks they caught your muse pickpocketing them! Are they right or was it just a misunderstanding? Is the real thief getting away as they speak?
Travelers — Our muses happen to be in the same carriage, possibly going to the same destination. It’s a long ride, though. How will they pass the time?
Recruit — My muse either needs help with a task/quest or is looking to recruit someone. Either way, your muse looks like they can handle themselves, so they approach yours to see if they’re interested.