Skyrim's Dragonborn Don't Tend to Have Happy Endings

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Though Elder Scrolls titles are all about player freedom, the last few entries in the series have had a general character that the player must fit into, regardless of the race they choose or the actions they take. In Morrowind, the player takes on the role of a reincarnated Nerevarine; Oblivion sees the player becoming the Hero of Kvatch; and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim puts players in the boots of the Dragonborn, the latest in a long line of dragon-slaying half-humans.

By reading some of Skyrim's in-game books, along with talking to some important NPCs, players might learn a few details about past Dragonborns. The more the player learns, the more they might start to notice a pattern, that the vast majority of Dragonborns do not get a happy ending.

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Despite the primary goal of Skyrim's player character to stop Alduin and save the world, the Dragonborn aren't always the heroes of their tale. The first Dragonborn, Miraak, is a perfect example of this. Raised as a servant of the ruling Dragons, Miraak was once a strong member of the Dragon Priesthood. Upon finding a Black Book, a powerful Daedric artifact, Miraak betrayed his Dragon masters and sided with Hermaeus Mora, the Daedric Prince of Knowledge and Fate.

Using the knowledge he gained to learn an extremely powerful Shout capable of controlling Dragons, Miraak became the first Dragonborn and began an uprising against those he once served. The more victories Miraak claimed, the more Dragon souls he consumed, becoming increasingly powerful with every battle. With the power he gained, the more arrogant and cruel Miraak became, even refusing to help Hakon, Gormlaith, and Feldir in their battle against Alduin.

Eventually, Miraak's