A real-life equivalent might be something like disrespecting a widely revered symbol or tradition in a community. For instance, if someone were to vandalize a national monument or deface a religious site, it could provoke immediate anger and backlash from people who hold those places dear. Similarly, in smaller communities, doing something disrespectful to a local icon or landmark could lead to strong negative reactions from the locals, just like the instant hostility in Skyrim when you harm a chicken.
A real-life equivalent might be something like disrespecting a widely revered symbol or tradition in a community. For instance, if someone were to vandalize a national monument or deface a religious site, it could provoke immediate anger and backlash from people who hold those places dear. Similarly, in smaller communities, doing something disrespectful to a local icon or landmark could lead to strong negative reactions from the locals, just like the instant hostility in Skyrim when you harm a chicken.