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- For other uses, see Bulwark.
- "By the gods, I feel like I could crush a giant's head like a walnut!"
- ―Argis the Bulwark[src]
Argis the Bulwark is a Nord housecarl who can be found in Vlindrel Hall in Markarth.
Interactions
Argis serves as housecarl to the Dragonborn, upon being them being appointed Thane of Markarth.
Argis resides in Vlindrel Hall when he is not accompanying the Dragonborn in battle. After becoming the Dragonborn's housecarl, Argis has the option of marriage if the player wears an Amulet of Mara and speaks to him.
Argis can be recruited into the Blades. He is the only housecarl who cannot be a steward.
Stats at level 50 | |
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Health | 671 |
Magicka | 50 |
Stamina | 214 |
Light Armor | 20 |
Heavy Armor | 100 |
Sneak | 15 |
One-Handed | 100 |
Two-Handed | 72 |
Archery | 98 |
Block | 100 |
Alteration | 15 |
Conjuration | 15 |
Destruction | 15 |
Restoration | 15 |
Illusion | 15 |
Enchanting | 15 |
Speech | 20 |
Lockpicking | 15 |
Alchemy | 15 |
Smithing | 20 |
Pickpocket | 15 |
Quotes
General Quotes
- "I am your sword and your shield."
- "Honor to you, my Thane."
Combat
- "I'll have your head!"
- "I'm going to...put you down!"
- "Come on! Come on!"
- "Gods...damn you!"
- "Die, damn you!"
- "I'm gonna crush you like a bug!"
- "I'll rip you in half!"
- "[Grunt] I'll get you!"
- "This what you want, huh?"
Follower Quotes
- "A cave. Dark. Dangerous." - Near a cave
- "That's...that's...wow." - Place with scenic view
- "I am sworn to carry your burdens." - When asked to trade
- "We are routed! Fall back!" - When yielding
- "By the gods, I feel like I could crush a giant's head like a walnut!" - When Courage is cast on him
- "Wha- hey! That felt good!" - When healed
- "Get ready for a fight!" - "Boss" room, or place with lots of enemies
- "I will be back at your house if you need me, Thane." - When told to part ways
Trivia
- Argis acts the same way as the Orsimer do, in that he will fight to the death and will not stay put if told to "wait here" as the Dragonborn goes to fight in another room or explore a nearby area with enemies.
- Argis will refuse to back down from any hostile encounter, for instance, when traveling with the Dragonborn past a fort on the way to another objective. If detected, he will fight and refuse to leave the area until all hostiles are slain.
- If Argis dies, a courier may bring a letter of inheritance and 300 , minus the jarl's tax.
- Argis shares his voice actor with Farkas, Benor, and some other characters.
- Argis and Calder are the only male Housecarls in the base game.
Bugs
This section contains bugs related to Argis the Bulwark. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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- He may become hostile towards Shadowmere at the end of a fight. Unlike some other followers, who will stand down if Shadowmere is mounted and ridden a few paces, he will be unrelenting, continuing to attack Shadowmere (and vice versa) even as the Dragonborn attempts to ride away. Attempting to open his dialogue box or casting Calm will not stop him. Running into a nearby cave/mine will also not stop him - he will not follow, and upon exiting, he and Shadowmere will be found still trying to kill each other. This can be fixed by fast traveling away while mounted (he will not appear at the new destination) then fast traveling back, at which point he will act as if nothing unusual happened.
- Marrying Stenvar and moving him into Vlindrel Hall to live with the Dragonborn may result in Argis and Stenvar frequently fighting with each other, possibly over objects "dropped" (placed) within the house. Voice of the Emperor will cause them both to stop fighting, but will throw the objects in the house into disarray.