I think it's worth noting that Paolini's comment here comes years after the publishing of Inheritance. A person's opinions and perspective can change over time.
True, though in his case sadly the only change I've noticed is that he seems to have become increasingly bitter and right wing.
I've played Skyrim many, many times and I have never once opted to kill Paarthunax. He's far too likeable (and quite frankly the character whinily insisting that you kill him is far too obnoxious and by this point you're likely already completely sick of being ordered around by her).
Fortunately there's an easily available mod where you can finally put her in her place and continue getting quests from her faction without having to betray and murder one of your most important allies.
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Date: 2023-12-09 12:04 pm (UTC)True, though in his case sadly the only change I've noticed is that he seems to have become increasingly bitter and right wing.
I've played Skyrim many, many times and I have never once opted to kill Paarthunax. He's far too likeable (and quite frankly the character whinily insisting that you kill him is far too obnoxious and by this point you're likely already completely sick of being ordered around by her).
Fortunately there's an easily available mod where you can finally put her in her place and continue getting quests from her faction without having to betray and murder one of your most important allies.