The story of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an epic tale of destiny, ancient dragons, and a fractured land on the brink of collapse.
: After a climactic battle at the throat of the world, you pursue Alduin to the Nord afterlife, Sovngarde . There, with the help of three ancient Nord heroes, you finally defeat him and restore balance to the world. A Land Divided: The Civil War Sexrim
Summoned by the , an ancient order of monks living atop the highest mountain, you learn that Alduin is prophesied to destroy the world. To stop him, you must: The story of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
: Seeking to keep Skyrim as part of the Empire, though they are under the thumb of the Elven Thalmor who have banned the worship of the Nord god, Talos. A Land Divided: The Civil War Summoned by
As you travel across the province, you eventually slay a dragon outside the city of . Upon its death, you absorb its soul, revealing that you are Dragonborn (Dovahkiin)—a mortal with the blood and soul of a dragon, capable of wielding the power of the "Voice" (Thu'um). The Quest to Defeat Alduin
One of the most poignant background stories in the game is the fate of the . Originally the rulers of Skyrim, they were driven underground by the early Nords. They sought refuge with the Dwemer (Deep Elves), who betrayed them by forcing them to eat toxic fungi. Over generations, this transformed the proud Snow Elves into the blind, feral, and twisted creatures known as the Falmer . Beyond the Main Quest
: This artifact allows you to peer back in time to learn the "Dragonrend" shout, the only power capable of forcing a dragon to land.