Skyrim: 5 Things They Never Told You About Dragons

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Published 2020-05-15
Skyrim is a land of numerous creatures, but perhaps the Elder Scrolls 5's most iconic inhabit would have to be Dragons. Large, winged beasts, said to be the children of Akatosh, the Dragons of Skyrim have returned from a long slumber and now seek to bring the world under their rule once again. Central to the game's plot, Skyrim's Dovahs are discussed frequently by the game, yet there's still quite a bit about these creatures the title intentionally tries to hide. So today we'll be taking a look at five things you (probably) never knew about the Dragons of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

All Comments (21)
  • @nazeem8086
    I actually advise the Jarl on political matters. My input is invaluable, of course. But this is all probably a bit over your head. Just like dragons when they fly.
  • As many times as I have been around Rorikstead I have never been up on a hill and found that statue of the dragon and sword!!! Now I have to make an exploring trip there, just to get a screenshot of that!!! Thanks Nate!!! :)
  • @zekkrn9739
    5 things they never told you about Bethesda 1. It was called Bethesda Softworks for a reason. Well if they would called it Bethesda Hardwork we will now be playing TES6
  • "It makes a lot more sense how 500 boys could devastate an entire society." ME AND THE BOIS AT 2 AM LOOKING FOR E L V E S
  • @gravytrainn
    Some say Alduin is Akatosh, some say M'aiq is a Liar. Don't you believe either of those things.
  • @oigustvo3271
    Nate is actually a member of the Psijic Order, thats why he know that much about Tamriel and his creatures.
  • @zeykriid
    I find it important to point out that you don’t have to be Dragonborn to use the Thu’um. Miraak is the confirmed first Dragonborn. I find it more likely, instead, that the dragons simply taught Ysgramor the Thu’um, like the Greybeards did Ulfric Stormcloak.
  • @trissfaris5717
    The idea that Paarthurnax put the scales on the shrine is interesting. If he flew there one night, it might explain why Sissel thinks she's seen him in her dreams. Also, we do know he has left the Throat of the World on rare occasions before. According to him, he used to visit Numinex in Dragonsreach from time to time.
  • @williamlynn14
    "Dragonborn, we Greybeards have one more task for you. You must retrieve the elder super glue and Nordic duct tape so we may return Jurgen Windcaller's horn to it's rightful place."
  • @robertbejan8110
    About the fourth spot, the dragon scales could be from Paarthurnax, I remember that in Rorikstead near the shrine is this girl named Sissel and she said this: "I had a dream that there was a good dragon. He was old and gray, but he wasn't scary." This can mean something, maybe it was not a dream, and she saw Paarthurnax near the shrine, just a theory :D
  • @brokenb0n35
    I want to see a mod that allows for random encounters of two dragons sitting around and having a casual conversation.
  • I'm still sad that after you defeat Alduin, nothing has changed in terms of dragon attacks. They are still hostile. Would have loved something like a dragon recognizing you and he lands in front of you, greeting you.
  • @zekkrn9739
    Ive got some interesting little details that might interest you 1. I dont know if this is a well known fact. But in the companions, you could ask Athis the reason why he join the companion, he would then say the lines from Indiana jones. HOWEVER, should you ask him again he would mock the player for being too annoying, he will actually notice that the dragonborn ask the same question twice, which he says "to get away from people who ask the same questions twice" or somewhere along that line 2. After joining up with the companions, fighting with vilkas in the yard. You could talk to kodlak and he will say the word "eyes on the horizon" what's interesting is during the quest proving honor. A contradicting statement is muttered by Farkas on dustman cairn "eyes on the prey, not the horizon" this is a little nod to Farkas wolfish personality and Kodlak's wisdom where he see fit that Sovngarde would be his home. 3. You could stumble upon Kodlak and Torvar talking about which weapon they like to use. Kodlak said that in his younger years he likes to use a bigger weapon but now he have a hard time lifting a greatsword, which then he says he still love to bludgeon someone with a hammer. Well if you check out the living quarters on his room would be a steel warhammer. It doesnt end there, when you return from gathering glenmoril witches head Kodlak will die while holding the same steel warhammer. The conversation from Torvar foreshadows how Kodlaks fighting years are behind him (too frail to wield a warhammer) and he will not survive the companions questline. Hope you take notice.
  • @sukidable
    Dragon: Your prayers have been answered, Atmorans! The Falmer race is now extinct. Ysgramor: Thank you my lor- wait- the entire... extinct??? All of them??? Dragon: You asked us to "Kill the snow elves", did you not? Ysgramor:
  • @nathanwhite64
    Two more facts: 1. Dragons greet each other by saying, "How Y'Alduin?" 2. Dragons weigh a lot because they're covered with scales.
  • I realized something about the fourth fact regarding the dragon scales at the Akatosh shrine. Nate mentioned that Paarthurnax is the only dragon that's been around since the dragons disappeared, and therefore is the most likely candidate for the source of those scales. However, that would mean risking exposing his existence by flying to that open spot close to a settlement - Rorikstead. Well, may I remind, that we do have an instance of someone in Rorikstead mentioning Paarthurnax, albeit vaguely. Sissel - one of Lemkil's daughters - mentions she had a dream of an old and gray dragon who "wasn't scary". Perhaps it's possible that Paarthurnax did risk a trip to the shrine at least a little bit before the game takes place, and Sissel managed to see him during the night, although believing that it was just a dream.