

While in Oblivion, rumors can be accessed from any character, in Skyrim, rumors can only be gained from innkeepers.While The Elder Scrolls VI is in active development, you won't get to play it for quite some time.Vampire hunters or something, in the old fort near Riften. Some rumors are not even rumors, but facts or simple statements, like: "The Colovian Highlands are a barren wasteland on the border with Hammerfell," or "Heard they're reforming the Dawnguard.However, certain in-game events override these set dialogues, such as the completion of the main quest, in which many people will talk about "the great victory over Mehrunes Dagon," or the " Anvil Chapel attack" caused by the Knights of the Nine plug-in.Arquen says that "this is no time for gossip mongering" when the Hero should be performing their duties as the new Listener.M'raaj-Dar is supposed to insult the Hero constantly until Lucien is talked to during The Purification.

Lucien Lachance, who says he does not spread rumors, he creates them, or after Ungolim is killed, in which he scolds the Hero for wasting time when there is a traitor to be found.Some characters in Oblivion are set to have specific rumor dialogue that is not meant to change.The barkeep in the Retching Netch will talk about a nearby excavation, sightings of werewolves, pirate activity, and the guards' difficulties, though this is only possible if you have the Dragonborn add-on.The Innkeeper in Markarth will talk about Brother Verulus and the Hall of the Dead.The Innkeeper in Whiterun will talk about Balgruuf's children.The Innkeeper in Riverwood will talk about a "love triangle," mentioning Faendal and Sven's quarrel to gain Camilla's favor.Innkeepers will talk about the face sculptor in Riften, though she only appears if you have the Dawnguard add-on.Innkeepers will speak of a shrine to the Daedric Prince Azura and how it's "a sight to see.".This will lead them to Falion which triggers the quest " Rising at Dawn." This quest provides a cure for Vampirism. If the Dragonborn is a Vampire, they may ask for rumors from people such as the Innkeepers found in every hold, about a possible cure for Vampirism.Innkeepers will talk about Aventus Aretino trying to summon the Dark Brotherhood.Rumors about The Prophet in Anvil if Knights of the Nine is downloaded.If the Hero completes the Arena after the The Gray Prince has been defeated, asking about rumors will sometimes result in someone saying that the Gray Prince has been defeated.Once the Fighters Guild is joined, a rumor will go around saying that the Fighters Guild managed to get a new recruit, which happens to be the Hero.Rumors will mostly be linked to recently completed quests.Rumors concerning the Fighters Guild are also common.Rumors about a sweetroll baker in Skingrad are common.After killing Gaston Tussaud, captain of the Marie Elena, rumors of the killer being linked with the Dark Brotherhood emerge.If The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon is owned, rumors about the boat in Khuul to Solstheim may be spoken about.In The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the rumors are displayed as "latest rumors" in the NPC dialog window.
