: After a climactic battle at the throat of the world, you pursue Alduin to the Nord afterlife, Sovngarde . There, with the help of three ancient Nord heroes, you finally defeat him and restore balance to the world. A Land Divided: The Civil War
: Nord rebels led by Ulfric Stormcloak , who fight for Skyrim's independence and the freedom to worship Talos. Tragic Lore: The Fall of the Snow Elves
: This artifact allows you to peer back in time to learn the "Dragonrend" shout, the only power capable of forcing a dragon to land.
The story begins with you as a prisoner being carted toward execution in the town of Helgen. Just as the axe is about to fall, a black dragon——attacks the town, inadvertently allowing you to escape.