The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's Adoring Fan, Explained

Earlier today, fans of The Elder Scrolls were delighted not only to officially learn of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's existence, but also that the game is available now on consoles and PC. However, those who watched the Bethesda livestream who aren't familiar with Cyrodiil and its inhabitants may have had a question: Who the heck was that Adoring Fan?In Oblivion, the Adoring Fan is a commoner who lives in the Imperial City and lavishes praise on you once they become the Grand Champion in the Arena. He's technically a "Follower" in that he'll follow you around the world, but unlike other Followers, his contribution to combat is to run and hide from enemies--which sometimes attracts more in the process.The Adoring FanThe Adoring Fan has gained notoriety in the Elder Scrolls community due to his zealous devotion to following the player around, which can lead to some hilarious situations--if you tell him to leave you alone while standing on top of a mountain, for example, the Fan heads back to the Imperial City via the most direct route possible. He's so notorious, in fact, that Bethesda created a successor to the Adoring Fan in Starfield, though the spacefaring version can only be recruited if you choose the "Hero Worshipped" trait.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Apr 22, 2025 - 21:18

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's Adoring Fan, Explained

Earlier today, fans of The Elder Scrolls were delighted not only to officially learn of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's existence, but also that the game is available now on consoles and PC. However, those who watched the Bethesda livestream who aren't familiar with Cyrodiil and its inhabitants may have had a question: Who the heck was that Adoring Fan?

In Oblivion, the Adoring Fan is a commoner who lives in the Imperial City and lavishes praise on you once they become the Grand Champion in the Arena. He's technically a "Follower" in that he'll follow you around the world, but unlike other Followers, his contribution to combat is to run and hide from enemies--which sometimes attracts more in the process.

The Adoring Fan has gained notoriety in the Elder Scrolls community due to his zealous devotion to following the player around, which can lead to some hilarious situations--if you tell him to leave you alone while standing on top of a mountain, for example, the Fan heads back to the Imperial City via the most direct route possible. He's so notorious, in fact, that Bethesda created a successor to the Adoring Fan in Starfield, though the spacefaring version can only be recruited if you choose the "Hero Worshipped" trait.Continue Reading at GameSpot