Im just about ready to head there on my main character, but this feels like a big deal for him so im not sure what i should do. I have dragon aspect and will use it to help me take down alduin, i have a nice set of armor, but other than that i'm not sure what else to do.

I think im bound to meet the bard who wrote that book about olaf, kodlak is still alive, and the civil war quest is a big no no.

Empty Your Inventory, Dragon Bones and Scales do wiegh quite a lot. Remember to loot Nahkriin(sp?) for the Dragon Priest Mask before entering the Portal from Skuldafn to Sovengard.

Grab a few Roasted Ox Parts when in the Hall of Valor, they are unique.

Testing Stormcall can be a very bad idea, or a source of extra Dragon Bones, Scales, and Two Souls. There is an Elder and Frost Dragon on the sides of the Portal to Sovengarde from Skuldafn, They will not attack a character normally.

Enjoy being Ragdolled occasionally by Draugr.

I've recently realized the true use of Become Ethereal.