The mystery of what's under women's skirts in Redguard has finally been solved after almost 28 years.
This may be one of the longest running secrets in the history of The Elder Scrolls we are about to reveal, says the holy repository of knowledge that is the Ultimate Elder Scrolls Portal, “this has seemingly stayed hidden for 28 years from general knowledge.” In 1998, Bethesda released a third‑person action‑adventure set in Hammerfell called Redguard. It’s a bit Tomb Raider, a bit Sid Meier's Pirates, and a whole lot janky. With its pre‑set fully voiced protagonist, Redguard is quite different from the Elder Scrolls RPGs, yet it has followers enough for a Redguard Unity project to port it. Thanks to that work, the UESP learned what happens if you try to upskirt an NPC using the free camera—showing only a smiley face.
Understanding the Mystery of What's Under Women’s Skirts in Redguard
The UESP’s investigation turned into a quirky Easter egg that many fans have chased for decades. By leveraging the Redguard Unity project, they recreated the crash‑happy experience on modern systems and uncovered the hidden smiley. This breakthrough proves that even 28‑year‑old secrets can be cracked with the right tools.
How the Redguard Unity Project Cracked It
The Unity team focused on stability and visual upgrades while preserving the original controls, which were at least a step up from the infamous Tomb Raider series. When users tried to screenshot a cutscene, the game no longer crashed, confirming the earlier mystery was indeed resolved. The result is a smoother experience that honors the legacy of Redguard.
