The Elder Scrolls: The History Of Alduin, The World Eater
The Elder Scrolls is a series with such rich lore that there’s almost always something new to discover. Even ten years after the release of Skyrim, the game still has tons of players who are learning more about the history of the province.
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In a series full of unique villains, arguably the most interesting villain in the series is Alduin. Said to be the firstborn of Akatosh, the dragon god of time, it’s no surprise that Alduin is one of the strongest dragons in the entire universe. There are many hidden details you may have missed about the World Eater, and his history is full of destruction.
Alduin is one of the oldest beings in the Elder Scrolls lore. According to Nordic legends, he came into existence before Nirn (the planet where the continent of Tamriel is located) was created. These same legends believe Alduin destroyed the old world to create the new world. The fearsome dragon is able to devour the souls of the dead to increase his power, making him both a creator and a destroyer.
The Atmorans, who hail from the frozen continent of Atmora to the north of Skyrim, had a major impact on Nord culture. This ancient race established the foundation of what would become the Nordic Pantheon, the main religion of the Nords. The Atmorans worshiped many animal totems, with dragons as the supreme animals. With Alduin being the strongest dragon in the world, he inevitably rose to prominence and became the leader of the dragons.
Alduin and his dragons ruled over Atmora during the Merethic Era. The worship of dragons eventually led to the establishment of the Dragon Cult. The dragons didn’t want to get involved in the trivial matters surrounding ruling, so they
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