#captain burd

Men of the Month: January 2026

Here’s all the fictional men who captured my heart and got me down bad on ao3 and tumblr this month:

Who are they?

(Top down, then left to right)

Daryl Dixon of The Walking Dead

Dr. Frank Langdon of The Pitt

Reggie Kagan of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Captain Burd of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Steve Harrington of Stranger Things

Father Jud Duplenticy of Wake Up Dead Man

Miraak of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Eddie Munson of Stranger Things

Lucien Lachance of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Dr. John Shen of The Pitt

But who’s #1 this month?

Daryl Dixon

Burd is the Captain of Bruma’s City Guard and helps to lead the Defense of Bruma during the Oblivion Crisis. He also assists the Hero of Kvatch and the Blades in uncovering the Mythic Dawn hiding in the city. 

Biography

Not much is known about Burd before the events of Oblivion. As captain, Burd is considered to be tough but fair by the townspeople. His position also allows him to serve as an advisor for the Countess of Bruma, Narina Carvain. 

Once the Mythic Dawn and their spies begin to look around Bruma for weaknesses in Cloud Ruler Temple, Burd grants the Hero of Kvatch permission to search a potential spy's house. When the Hero finds proof that the Mythic Dawn is preparing to attack Bruma and Cloud Ruler Temple by opening a Great Oblivion Gate nearby, Burd does everything within his power to prevent Bruma from becoming another Kvatch. 

Once the Oblivion Gates begin to open all around the city, Burd enters the first gate alongside the Hero of Kvatch to learn how to close the gates. After closing the gate with the Hero’s help, Burd returns to the guard and puts his men on constant alert to help prevent Burma from being overrun by Daedra. He also communicates with the Blades throughout this. Burd fights in the Battle of Bruma while the Hero of Kvatch enters and closes the Great Oblivion Gate. 

Cool Quotes

"Believe me, it was no picnic. But thanks to our friend here, I now know we can close these hell-gates. We can defend Bruma!"

"It was an honor to serve with you, sir. Now that I've seen how it's done, I think my guardsman can handle any new Gates that open near Bruma."

"This is no place I ever wanted to find myself. I don't see how we can ... No ... no, we can do this. We have to do this. We have no choice. I'm glad you're here. We wouldn't have a chance otherwise. What's our next move?"

Captain Burd: I'm sorry, ma'am, I flunked flank.