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
: 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. The story of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Parallel to the dragon threat, Skyrim is torn apart by a brutal civil war between two factions: A Land Divided: The Civil War : Seeking
: This artifact allows you to peer back in time to learn the "Dragonrend" shout, the only power capable of forcing a dragon to land.
The story begins with you as a prisoner being carted toward execution in the town of Helgen. Just as the axe is about to fall, a black dragon——attacks the town, inadvertently allowing you to escape.