Only in a game like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim could someone spend 20,000 gold on food and drinks for science—or chaos. One ambitious player recently embarked on a culinary experiment of epic proportions, and the results were as spectacular as they were deadly.
Spending 20,000 gold on bread and carrots
Gamers are constantly pushing the boundaries of Skyrim, whether it’s installing insane mod packs, uncovering bugs and secrets years after release, or crafting hyper-realistic worlds. But sometimes, it’s the vanilla game that offers the most unexpected fun. Reddit user amelix34 recently shared their hilarious journey: spending 20,000 gold across Skyrim’s cities—Whiterun, Solitude, Riften, and beyond—buying every single piece of food and drink available.
The goal? To eat it all at once. Yes, every loaf of bread, apple, carrot, and bottle of Black-Briar Mead painstakingly collected over several in-game days. It was an ambitious plan, but the player followed through, ensuring their inventory was brimming with culinary delights before feasting.
Eating took longer than digestion
Once the shopping spree was complete, the real challenge began: consuming everything in the inventory in one sitting. Amelix34 documented the process on Reddit, where fellow players marveled at their determination. Piece by piece, they clicked through the mountain of items, devouring Skyrim’s finest foodstuffs in record time.
But the aftermath was anything but expected. As soon as the last morsel was consumed and the inventory closed, the character was engulfed in a blinding flash of light, collapsed on the spot, and died instantly. A dramatic spray of blood marked the end of the experiment—and left viewers in stitches.
The culprit: A single deadly root
So, what caused this sudden and hilarious demise? According to Skyrim veterans in the comments, the answer lies in one specific item in the player’s inventory: the Jarrin Root.
This ultra-rare, highly toxic plant is only found during a Dark Brotherhood questline, where it’s given to you by Astrid to assassinate Emperor Titus Mede II. While intended as a deadly poison, players can keep the root for other purposes if they choose not to use it during the quest. The Jarrin Root is notorious for its devastating effects; consuming it deals hundreds of points of instantaneous damage, far outstripping any healing or magic the player might have prepped.
Amelix34’s experiment took a tragic turn because they unknowingly ate the root during their feast. No amount of Black-Briar Mead or bread could save them from the overwhelming power of the poison.
Astrid warned you for a reason
The Skyrim community couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. It’s a perfect example of how the game’s layers of freedom and quirks create moments that feel uniquely personal—and often hilarious. The Jarrin Root’s deadly reputation is well-documented, but the player’s comedic demise was a fresh reminder of just how unforgiving Skyrim can be when you’re not paying attention.
So, the next time you stock up on food in Skyrim, double-check your inventory. Because while most snacks will boost your health, one wrong bite might just leave you sprawled on the floor in a dramatic—and very public—end to your culinary ambitions.