The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an action role playing game. It was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It’s the fifth main game in the Elder Scrolls series. The game was released for Windows, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 11, 2011. On October 28, 2016 it was released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. It was then released for Nintendo Switch on November 17, 2017. Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S got the game on November 11, 2021.
Must take these things down!
Your character can be male or female and you can choose from one of ten races. They are: Redguard, Khajiit, Nord, Argonian, Breton, Imperial, Dunmer, Orsimer, Bosmer, and Altmer Each race has a power specific to that race. The race you choose won’t affect the story. You have your option of playing in third or first person, so you can see your character at any time.
Down kitty!
The game begins when someone known as the Dragonborn or Dovahkiin, is being led to their execution in the town of Helgen. However, just as their execution is about to take place, a dragon suddenly appears and attacks the town. Amidst the chaos, the player character manages to escape and is soon revealed to possess the ability to absorb the power of slain dragons, making them a target for a secretive group called the Blades. The Dragonborn discovers that they are a part of an ancient prophecy known as the “Dragonborn Prophecy.” They learn that they are destined to defeat Alduin, a powerful dragon known as the World-Eater who is prophesied to destroy the world. The Dragonborn study the Way of the Voice and learn to harness their newfound dragon Shout abilities, which are ancient words of power, and explore the vast land of Skyrim to uncover the knowledge and artifacts necessary to stop Alduin’s reign of destruction.
Stand back, I got this!
Dragons were not seen for years. They were believed to be extinct, but in reality they were just in hiding all that time. In the past, Alduin’s brother Paarthumax turned against him and helped humans learn to use the Shouts. They created a unique Shout called Dragonrend, that crippled Alduin. Using an Elder Scroll, they were able to send him forward in time. The dragons then hid until Alduin was back.
How are you today, Dragonborn?
As you continue exploring the snowy and rugged province of Skyrim, they become embroiled in a civil war between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks, a rebel faction seeking independence for Skyrim. The conflict stems from tensions between the native Nords and the Imperial Empire, which rules over the province. I accidentally supported the Imperial Empire, though it didn’t seem to matter in the long run.
You're going down, dragon
You find out that Dragonrend Shout goes against the Way of the Voice and thus no one alive knows what it is, but maybe Paarthamax can help somehow. He tells you that you can look through time at the summit of the Throat and learn it that way.Once you learn it, Alduin attacks.
Where do I get a hat like that?
After teaming up with Paarthumax, they were able to have a small victory at the Throat of the World and hurt Alduin. They team up with the Imperial Legion to capture a dragon in Whiterun and used it to get information about where Alduin is hiding. You find out he’s in Sovngarde, but can’t get there since you can’t get to the portal on foot. You make a deal with the dragon to get you there in exchange for his freedom. Once there you meet the three heroes who defeated Alduin all those years ago and with their help, you kill Alduin.
