The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's Plot Summarized
The Elder Scrolls series has been around for almost three decades now, and there have been plenty of Elder Scrolls games released during that time frame. Bethesda's flagship is likely to keep fans coming back for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the most expansive and well-developed fantasy lore in the history of gaming.
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When it comes to Elder Scrolls games, none are more popular than the iconic Skyrim. The game has given us over ten years of enjoyment since its launch, with many players having racked up dozens playthroughs — and that's before we figure modding into the equation.That’s a testament to how good the main plot of Skyrim is.Whether it’s dragons, an ancient prophecy, or a secret society, there’s a lot to cover when it comes to Skyrim’s plot. Here's what it looks like if we do our best to summarize it...
Skyrim takes place in the northernmost province of Tamriel. It's set in Year 201 of the Fourth Era, approximately 200 years after the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. In Year 201 of the Fourth Era, many major events occurred in Skyrim.
Ulfric Stormcloak assassinated the High King of Skyrim with his Thu’um, or voice, and now believes he’s the new rightful king. Naturally, this has caused a ruckus in the province. Those who believe in Ulfric and his claims sided with him, calling themselves the Stormcloaks. Those who believe a killer shouldn’t be king and feel that the High King’s successor should be someone less controversial aligned themselves with the Imperial Legion, which is still licking its wounds from a conflict with the Aldmeri Dominion and largely under the boot of the Thalmor as a result of the White-Gold Concordat —
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