What's with the billions of Skyrim Emblems... : V - Skyrim

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:41 pm

The symbol, despite being a caricature also resembles Alduin from what we have seen from the collector's ed figure.

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:46 pm

The symbol is also marked on Septims(currency) with script "Praise Be Akatosh - And All The Divines"
I have a Septim that sits on my desk(from the Oblivion collectors edition)

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:05 am

Because it symbolizes Akatosh, and thus Alduin? And let's not forget the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks.

I thought it was of Akaviri origin?

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:29 am

That Silver dragon is the Empires emblem, as far as i know.
Not sure why its used as the "symbol" of Skyrim.

Because it symbolizes Akatosh, and thus Alduin? And let's not forget the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks.

Pocket Guide to the Empire. 3E 432

Akavir

Page 106 -

" The exotic weaponry and the armour they used in the First Era has been adopted by warriors throughout the continent, and their dragon has been adopted as one of the most potent symbols of the Septim Empire."

Knew I had read it somewhere

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:34 pm

Just like everyone else said, it is the symbol of the empire.

It symbolizes the downfall of the empire (cracked, wore down, etc) After the Kings assassination some wanted to secede from the falling empire while others did not, this conflict lead to the civil-war in Skyrim, which was the last major event foretold in the prophecy leading to Alduin's return.

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:31 am

It's not the symbol for Skyrim, it's the symbol of the Empire, and it represents Akatosh.
Akatosh = Alduin.
Skyrim is about Alduin.
Makes sense to me.

It's also on the cover of Morrowind..

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:01 pm

Are people just guessing it represents Akatosh, or is there some kind of contradiction in lore?

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:28 pm

This may be an EPIC LATE QUESTION ...

But I'd really like to know,

Why are there so many Skyrim Emblems [i.e. the Silver Dragon] in and around Oblivion?

Seriously. Just take a stroll through the Imperial City. I see them everywhere. :L

<- Is not up-to-tune with Lore.

Remember, when in doubt the http://www.uesp.net/ is your best friend. :deal:

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:11 pm

That Silver dragon is the Empires emblem, as far as i know.
Not sure why its used as the "symbol" of Skyrim.

It's the symbol of Akatosh, and Alduin - the antagonist of Skyrim - is the Nord version of Akatosh.

Are people just guessing it represents Akatosh, or is there some kind of contradiction in lore?

No it does represent Akatosh. I'm trying to find the evidence, check back in a bit. For now, here is the UESP on http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Akatosh.

» Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:11 am

Are people just guessing it represents Akatosh, or is there some kind of contradiction in lore?

Where are you getting that it's not Akatosh?