I think all of you people who refer to dragons as magnificent creatures diminish them more than I could. lol.. Technically, they are creatures, but they're sentient, advanced people as well. They're not parrots. You talk about them like they're tigers in a zoo, which means you look down on them still. I recognize them for what they are.

I'm amazed the dragons inspire so much hatred. Yes they're tyrannical and domineering creature's whose very nature is to enslave and control. That's not to say they're not also worthy of respect. They seem to me to be a very beautiful and honourable race, regardless of their take on humanity. Does nobody else agree? If you had the choice between co-existance between humans and dragons, or total extinction of the dragons, would you honestly choose to kill them all? Seems barbaric, especially considering the capacity they have to change their ways, as shown in certain dragons in the past.

As for this 'If you don't like killing dragons, don't play the game' mentality... it's such a shallow response I'm amazed it even came up. As a gameplay mechanic, killing dragons is perfectly enjoyable. However, Elder Scrolls games aren't just about gameplay. They're also about roleplay. I am able to empathise with the dragons and pity their deaths - this doesn't mean I'm going to snap my Skyrim disc in two and set up a 'Save the Dragons' charity. Any character who takes as many lives as the Dovakhiin does throughout the game (human and otherwise) without any remorse is a cold-hearted bastard. Maybe that's the kind of character you like to play, and I can appreciate that. However, I like to play a character with some humanity. When he kills a Stormcloak soldier, he feels bad about it, since essentially that soldier was just an honest man fighting for his home. I find this empathy extends to the dragons. They are a race misled by Alduin into an evil fate. Killing them is a necessity, yes. But still a tragic one.

I do hope a future DLC allows more friendlier dragons to interact with.

As many of us said before, yes, the dragons wanted to enslave or kill other races, but hasn't everyone tried that allready?

Seriously, hasn't every single race, culture, nationality, religion, politics and so forth tried to wipe out other races or enslave them?

As for Paarthunax, he is well liked because not only does he help you, but he also has a dark past that he admitted and seeks redemption for; the gods most likely have forgiven him (since it was in his nature to act like that anyhow), and he now meditates in peace and teaches anyone who visits him his philosopical wisdom.

After all, in order to know how to be good, we have to have known evil and defeated it; in other words, we better ourselves by beating our own flaws.

This makes killing Paarthunax, just because of what he did in the past and has not only regretted it, but also seeking penance, an extremely evil thing to do. This is why so many people flat out refuse to kill him....The blades reasons are flawed and filled with petty revenge.

This makes killing Paarthunax, just because of what he did in the past and has not only regretted it, but also seeking penance, an extremely evil thing to do. This is why so many people flat out refuse to kill him....The blades reasons are flawed and filled with petty revenge.

Paarthunax was guilty of "horrible atrocities" in the past. I can only assume this means he was responsible for a lot of death. Doesn't this warrent his own death? If he killed your own family, how much "penance" or "regret" would there have to be for you to forget about it. I think the Blades are justified in seeking revenge for those families who are no longer alive to seek it themselves.

Think about it in real life terms. If someone commited a murder would they be considered off the hook if they were REALLY sorry, enough time passed, or they did a lot of good deeds to seek pennance? Probably not.

I don't see any flaw in seeking revenge in this case.

The key difference however, is that if Paarthurnax had not done what he did, the present and future as we know it likely would not exist. The dragons would never have been defeated. Everyone in the present that is alive, indirectly owes their existence to him and those he had taught. He may or may not have been responsible for the deaths of many, but he is also responsible for many more having the possibility of even being born.

It will come down to personal opinion I guess. Many people believe that even if you help save the world it doesn't absolve you of horrible crimes. Others like yourself feel it does.

Personally if someone killed my parents then saved the world, I would be grateful but in the end I would still want revenge.

I realize that Dragons in the game will always attack you no matter

And to all this, just because they are mean doesn't mean you have to kill them all. So you would rather watch them commit genocide on basically every living thing on the planet before you would defend yourself as well as everything else? Makes total sense

This is like feeling bad after killing some thalmor.

The only time I feel "sorry" for a dragon is when I kill it RIGHT after it had just been resurrected by Alduin. That has got to sting. Dead for hundreds of years, "OMG, I'M ALIVE AGAIN! Oh my god, Skyrim is still so beautiful. This is the world I remember. Oh, how I have missed it so." Then I come in - Fus Ro-dead dragon.

That's pretty much it.

I like fighting dragons. They are one of the hardest beasts to kill in Skyrim. I want that challenge. And it's no secret that I am Dovakhiin. Odavhiing said the dragons knew who I was and what I could do. So if they are cocky enough to want to fight me to the death, bring it on. I'll gladly reward their arrogance with my blade in their throats.

But I'm no bloodthristy killer. Would I entertain the idea of peace-talks with the dragons? Of course! For one, there is no way in HELL that I am going to . Hell.No. And if one can change the very nature of dragonkind, then it stands to reason that the other dragons can. If they want to live in peace, they are more than happy to. If they need a translator, for our language into dragon language, I know just the guy living atop the Throat of the World. Surpass the urges of your dragonblood if you want peace. If not, you can die a glorious death at my hand. The choice is theirs. Those who seek peace may have it; those who seek destruction shall receive it tenfold from the watchful protector of Skyrim, ME.

In other Dragon lore it`s not unheard of for a dragon to fall in love with a human and vice versa.
Of course, such things are usually doomed to failure.

Some Dragons are downright evil, some good (in the minority) and some downright misunderstood. Main problem with Dragons is they have a huge ego and find it very hard to empathise with puny Men. It`s like a clash of a high and low culture. Why should Dragons even deign to understand people?

I have a book of Dragons (with nice art too) about all the different Dragon lores and types of Dragon. Many look similar to Skyrim Dragons.

The key difference however, is that if Paarthurnax had not done what he did, the present and future as we know it likely would not exist. The dragons would never have been defeated. Everyone in the present that is alive, indirectly owes their existence to him and those he had taught. He may or may not have been responsible for the deaths of many, but he is also responsible for many more having the possibility of even being born.

That's like saying if a serial killer, or Hitler, didn't kill those people, we wouldn't be where we today, so we should respect or honor them. Give me a break. Stop making excuses for these creatures who mindlessly are trying to save themselves, and themselves only. If I was a dragon, it would be different. But they prey upon our innocent families for their own reasons. It's my prerogative to stop these beasts. Sure, I feel bad for their destiny, but I feel much worse for what they want to do to ours, at least the ones who attack on sight.

The Dragons have done horrible, horrible, horrible things to humanity in the past and the will to dominate all the 'lesser' races lies within their very blood & soul.


I have no quarrel about exterminating their race... even if it is for the second time >