Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-24267938-20130323172448/@comment-47.145.167.143-20161111051117

Brandon Swenson wrote: Septim Dragonborn =/= Dovahkinn Dragonborn.

It has been state that when the emperors are said to be "Dragonborn" it is refering to their connection to Akatosh (Other than Tiber Septim, who was, of course, Dovahkinn). This connection is portrayed through Martin 's ascension as an avatar to Akatosh. Therefore being Dovahkinn (having the soul of a dragon) is not the same as having a connection to Akatosh and being royally "Dragonborn." You are wrong. Being Dragonborn is hereditary. Being a Dragonborn means you have the soul and blood of a dragon. All dragons have the blood of Akatosh because it was used in there creation, which means all Dragonborns have the blood of Akatosh. This is why Martin Septim could transform into the avatar of Akatosh. Any dragon or dragonborn can absorb the sole of a vanquished dragon. This means If there were dragons in Martin Septims time he could have done the same. This is mentioned in Skyrim. If the Dovahkiin had children, they would also be dragonborn and could also absorb souls, If Dovahkiin left any dragons alive by that time. They are one in the same.