Right after Max Von Sydow stops talking, and the choir starts singing, it sounds like they're saying "Dovahkiin" in repetition. Then they say something else, and I can't make it out.

Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, something something Skyrim.

Fascinating. My only hope is that the Dragon Born has something to do with the Septims or the Empire, or at the very least, some sort of incarnation thereof (Talos/Shezarr/Lorkhan what have you).

he mentions something about the sons of skyrim spilling their own blood.
does this mean that there is a civil war in skyrim. warring tribes or something. or did this happen in the book?

If this helps, 11 (in numerology) is the master number. 10 is considered the perfect number, that of satan, and 1 above that (being 11) represents perfect equality and the master number. 11, 11, 11 would sum up to the most powerful master number that you can have in numerology, 33. This is the number of the Avatar. "When expressed to the fullest, the 33 lacks all personal ambition, and instead focuses its considerable abilities toward the spiritual uplifting of mankind. What makes the 33 especially impressive, is the high level of sincere devotion. This is shown in its determination to seek understanding and wisdom before preaching to others. The 33 in full force is extremely rare."

I follow illuminati conspiracies a lot (and its likely something global will happen on that day, hopefully the world doesnt end, becaus ei want ESV) and they use numerology and other occult symbolism for the foresighting of events like 9/11 and such. Maybe the developers are into either occult numerology, or theyre being controlled by the illuminati (used as influential media) to send messages to the people of the world. After all the video game industry is exploding, and Elder scrolls is at the top. Hope fully the information on the avatar number, or anything else ive said can be put to further use here. maybe defining the main character.

I like it; lore on dragons is minimal at best, it'll be good to get some fresh lore regarding them. I also like how they mentioned the Dragonborn.

That aside, some time ago I heard of a rumor stating that it'll take place 200 years after TES IV. Is there any backing to this?

Hey, that rhymes!

An early, leaked cover of the Infernal City had that on the back. Since then there has been no other info.

Lady Nerevar, I'm not so sure I would write out the player not being the Dragonborn. Assuming this stone relief is some sort of prophetic imagery, we know that the images depicted were created by an artist (or artists) and thus subjected to their own ideas on what the Dragonborn would look like, right? And supposing this is Nordic imagery, I'd say that any Nordic artist depicting the Dragonborn would depict him like a Nord, right?

I dunno if there were ever any depictions of the Nerevarine, but if there were, wouldn't it be wholly likely that the Dunmer of Morrowind would have depicted the Nerevarine as a male dark elf? Perhaps looking just like Nerevar himself?

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Also, there was some mention of the player taking up "side-kick" status again. But are we really sure that the player will side with the Dragonborn? Or that the Dragonborn will actually be a good character? Just because he may be the enemy of your enemy doesn't necessarily make him a friend.

I saw a mudcrab the other day. Dreadful creatures...

It really looks like this.

Dragonborn returns - Talos will unite the empire again. We have already seen him in Morrowind. Maybe the player will BE Talos' avatar.
The people of skyrim will spill their own blood - Civil war. Sympathizers of the empire against opponents of the empire.


This is just my opinion.

The Nerevarine was said to be dragon-born (whether or not it actually meant he was a Dragonborn is another debate) but I don't think it's a stretch that the PC could be a Dragonborn.

Good, I wouldn't wish their absence in a TES game on my worst enemy.

A civil war like that would actually be a very interesting series of events in a game. I just hope we can choose sides in this one.

The Dragon Born's name is Novachem, so I would assume the hero loves polyethylene.

I remember in the oblivion's limited edition survivors’ guide that they mention that the summerset isles were invaded, the invaders were defeated and driven back even in the guide they talked about the worry of them coming back, could that be the enemy talked about? I'm going to find the guide to see the full text. Does anyone know where I can get a PDF. for that?

You can get the full guide at the http://www.imperial-library.info/content/pocket-guide-empire-and-its-environs-third-edition.

Summurset was invaded by the Maomer, and is waaaay to far away to be related to Skyrim.


On a random note, I'm thinking the cliffs and carved buildings are High Hrothgar.

Haha, what? Now that's just silly.

Daedric mudcrabs.

Exactly what I'm thinking (and part of what I wrote). Though I hope we're not some kind of side-kick who does all the hard work for the important dude.

My mind did forget the distance, but the video said it was in the elder scrolls, would that not matter where it happen because it was in the all-knowning document? Also while writing I realize Skyrim is landlocked by Ice on the north making it hard for the Maomer to get there.

I'd guess not. Firstly, we've always worked for the empire. Second, our character is very important to the history of Tamriel, thus we as players can't make a choice that would impact Tamriel's future.

I totally agree with the last part.

As for the first, I suppose the Dragonborn could be a prophesy. Seems plausible, now that I look at it. I just think that there are more ways to play 'sidekick' than there are to play the prophesied hero :shrug:

This thread is awesome.




There was one in OB, not surprising that there would be one in the next.


And a bit of pandering if I might add. Not necessarily a bad thing what with the history they have going on, but dragons in medieval set magic inclusive game is always a good thing (for popularity).


I am hesitant to name Dwemer in the next game based solely on structures built into cliffs.

Probably Akavir, they were defeated at pale pass, remember?

You should mostly be hesitant because the structures built into cliffs in the teaser look nothing like dwarven structures.