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Darien as a Companion

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Zallnessa_ESO
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Anyway to make this happen? After the play through of Solstice I just want to run around and quest with him lol, form more of a bond.
  • cyclonus11
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    Companions have to be unique so you don't run into them in your travels/questing.
  • Zallnessa_ESO
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    cyclonus11 wrote: »
    Companions have to be unique so you don't run into them in your travels/questing.

    It could work if you complete his questline. You would not run into him. That could be a requirement in order to unlock him as a companion.
  • Xarc
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    ye and I want Ayrenn as compagnon too, and high king Emeric,
    then also Molag bal please and Sheogorath

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    Edited by Xarc on November 28, 2025 3:15AM
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  • tincanman
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    Darien would be better as a target dummy.
  • Treeshka
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    They could make these characters companions if they want to. Once you complete all quests related to these characters. So as soon as you finish the last quest, they become a companion.
  • LunaFlora
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    could be fun sure, but zos does not want to make existing characters into Companions
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  • KV_Tootn
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    NO, cannt happen.. He will be the enemie in next dlc, there is something in him, that is sealed in him and shouldnt have come back... You did the storyline and other quests, then you see my point of view.... He will bring Havoc
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  • Syldras
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    Xarc wrote: »
    ye and I want Ayrenn as compagnon too, and high king Emeric,
    then also Molag bal please and Sheogorath

    I want Hermaeus Mora as a companion. Romance included, of course.
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  • scrappy1342
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    Treeshka wrote: »
    They could make these characters companions if they want to. Once you complete all quests related to these characters. So as soon as you finish the last quest, they become a companion.

    key factor there... they don't want to. they have said this numerous times
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  • AScarlato
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    Given the possible story direction they went in, he should be. As well as any other future character they may go in a similar direction with.

    If I have a romance interest in any RPG they never leave my party.
  • Nareya726
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    As much as I want him as a companion, I get that it could limit future story decisions. But maybe we could at least have him as a houseguest? Ideally with an extra line or 2 of dialogue for players who have romanced him.
  • Finedaible
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    Or how about - just hear me out - a naive Lamia companion with an inquisitive spirit who wants to explore life outside of their clutch/tribe but is clueless about other cultures? Pretty sure that would have a lot of story potential, lol.
  • Tazzy
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    I have nothing against Darian, but I would find it strange to see him multiple times in Tamriel at various hot spots. It already irritates me with the usual companions, but I think it would bother me even more if it`s one of the main characters from Tamriel.
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  • Eliahnus
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    Just NO!
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    Zallnessa_ESO wrote: »
    cyclonus11 wrote: »
    Companions have to be unique so you don't run into them in your travels/questing.

    It could work if you complete his questline. You would not run into him. That could be a requirement in order to unlock him as a companion.

    That only works so long as they dont want to use him as a story character moving forward.

    Besides. I prefer to have unique companions.
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    Finedaible wrote: »
    Or how about - just hear me out - a naive Lamia companion with an inquisitive spirit who wants to explore life outside of their clutch/tribe but is clueless about other cultures? Pretty sure that would have a lot of story potential, lol.

    Saw that anime already. "Goodbye dragon life".
    Edited by Alphawolf01A on November 30, 2025 1:04AM
  • magnusthorek
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    I couldn't care more about Darien, or Fennorian, as I've come to realize it's quite popular for some (odd) reason, but, since the subject is about NPCs that shouldn't become a Companion becoming one, I'd very much prefer Naryu Virian
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    Zallnessa_ESO wrote: »
    cyclonus11 wrote: »
    Companions have to be unique so you don't run into them in your travels/questing.

    It could work if you complete his questline. You would not run into him. That could be a requirement in order to unlock him as a companion.

    I just ran into him a couple of times, all quests completed. There are Dariens Gautier all over the place it seems. :p

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    Fun Fact: Darien actually will follow you around town and even to the siege camp if you walk around during the first half of crossing the Wall. He'll also comment on his surroundings.
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    Edited by spartaxoxo on December 3, 2025 5:24AM
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    spartaxoxo wrote: »
    Fun Fact: Darien actually will follow you around town and even to the siege camp if you walk around during the first half of crossing the Wall.

    Indeed he does.
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  • ghastley
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    We already have enough situations where the same character is duplicated in an interior, such as Abnur Tharns in mages guilds, or Lyris accompanying you on a prologue to where she's waiting to start a different one.

    I have seen multiple Dariens in the Sunport palace, and I don't think they were all dressed alike. Tharns often are not. So even when you dress your companion uniquely, there is still a problem.

    Are there any known locations for multiple Jakarns, or Naryus?
  • Llinwen
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    It could be done in the same way as in some quests, where e.g. Fennorian accompanies you to a location, but changes to "Ravenwatch Alchemist" for other players. He would just look like some random guy and nobody could tell. I love how companions tell you so much about themselves over time and I want to know everything about Darien. How can I build a house for us when I don't even know what he likes besides bread and cheese? Having Darien as a companion would be the dream <3
    But ofc if they have plans for him, at least a houseguest (with romantic lines) would be amazing <3
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    Llinwen wrote: »
    How can I build a house for us when I don't even know what he likes besides bread and cheese?

    Build him a house made of bread and cheese. Problem solved.
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    Syldras wrote: »
    Llinwen wrote: »
    How can I build a house for us when I don't even know what he likes besides bread and cheese?

    Build him a house made of bread and cheese. Problem solved.

    And invite Bastian over for dinner >:)
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  • Recent
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    I liked the original Darien. This solstice version of Darien is annoying. He acts like a man baby. No thanks i dont feel like babysitting.😅
    Edited by Recent on January 11, 2026 4:40AM
  • metheglyn
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    ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »
    Syldras wrote: »
    Llinwen wrote: »
    How can I build a house for us when I don't even know what he likes besides bread and cheese?

    Build him a house made of bread and cheese. Problem solved.

    And invite Bastian over for dinner >:)

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    Zallnessa_ESO wrote: »
    cyclonus11 wrote: »
    Companions have to be unique so you don't run into them in your travels/questing.

    It could work if you complete his questline. You would not run into him. That could be a requirement in order to unlock him as a companion.

    Except the end of his current questline heavily indicates he will be in future stories. This is why ZOS have said they won't make story NPCs companions - it stops them being brough back.

    Wait ... hang on ... Make Sheogorath a companion so I can lock him in a basement somewhere and never had to deal with the travesty he has become.
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    RE companions: can we at least finish filling out the base game races companions and get bosmer, nord, and orc ones?

    I've been waiting for more companion announcements since the last two and, as of the stream the other day, my hope for any more is near zero.

    They seem like very good content options in a game era where we aren't necessarily getting new zones/locations, since their quests are often written into old zones already. But no companion news despite this fact is not a good sign IMO
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    emilyhyoyeon wrote: »
    RE companions: can we at least finish filling out the base game races companions and get bosmer, nord, and orc ones?

    I've been waiting for more companion announcements since the last two and, as of the stream the other day, my hope for any more is near zero.

    They seem like very good content options in a game era where we aren't necessarily getting new zones/locations, since their quests are often written into old zones already. But no companion news despite this fact is not a good sign IMO

    I completely agree, and I'm already getting worried that we won't get any new companions again this year. For my playstyle, there can never be enough companions, because I don't see them as mere aids in combat, but as story content. My characters all have different personality traits and backstories, and each character has their own companion; I don't play the same companion twice. I need more "friends" for my characters!
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    Syldras wrote: »
    Xarc wrote: »
    ye and I want Ayrenn as compagnon too, and high king Emeric,
    then also Molag bal please and Sheogorath

    I want Hermaeus Mora as a companion. Romance included, of course.

    What about Vivec, while we are at it? :D
    Edited by Sotha_Sil on January 11, 2026 3:51PM
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