Last Dragonborn



"Skyrim legend tells of a hero known as the Dragonborn, a warrior with the body of a mortal and soul of a dragon, whose destiny it is to destroy the evil dragon Alduin."

- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The , (transliterated from to Dovahkiin in the dragon language), is the player character and main protagonist of  and its expansions,  and.

Etymology
In the Dragon language, "Dovahkiin" is a combination of the words 'Dovah', meaning "Dragon", and 'kiin', meaning "child" or "born". Dovahkiin also has a second meaning: the 'Dov' in 'Dovah' refers to Dragonkind, while the 'ah' means "hunter". Interpreted thus, the name reads "Dragonkind Hunter Born," or "Born Hunter of Dragonkind", an appropriate description of what the Dragonborn is destined to do.

Of further interest is that dragons use the term "Dovahkiin" as a proper noun to address or talk about the player and the dragon naming convention holds that names consist of three words.

Prophecy
The appearance of the Last Dragonborn was prophesied upon Alduin's Wall, a large edifice found within Sky Haven Temple. It depicts several events that would preface the return of the Nordic god of destruction, Alduin. The prophecy itself is dire, but scholars believed that it's omens had been fulfilled and that a single individual, gifted with the same incredible powers held by the dragons themselves, may rise to fight against Alduin and assure the world’s survival. The prophecy was fulfilled in 4E 201.

Background
Unlike previous Dragonborn individuals who existed throughout history, such as Alessia, Reman Cyrodiil and Tiber Septim, the Last Dragonborn has the ability to consume a slain Dragon's soul and absorb its knowledge, allowing them to learn words of power quickly. It is said that the Blades have always guided, protected, and served the Dragonborn, whom they consider "The Ultimate Dragon Slayer".

At the beginning of, the Dragonborn is a prisoner, captured while attempting to illegally cross the border into Skyrim. While being transported to the settlement of Helgen, the Dragonborn discovers that Ulfric Stormcloak,  the leader of the Stormcloak rebellion, is a fellow prisoner. Upon reaching Helgen, Imperial General Tullius sentences all the prisoners to death, but a dragon attacks during the execution, providing a chance for escape.

During the events of the quest "No One Escapes Cidhna Mine", the player can choose to remark on whether they have a family or not. Additionally, when talking with Serana, the player may comment on what type of relationship the Dragonborn had with his/her parents as well as hinting at their fate.

When formally greeting the Last Dragonborn, the Greybeards name him/her Ysmir, Dragon of the North. The same title was held by Talos and Wulfharth.

Appearance
Skyrim's trailers and concept art depict the Dragonborn as a male Nord with dark brown hair and light blue eyes, who is wearing a studded cuirass, an iron helmet, gauntlets and boots. In one trailer, the Dragonborn uses a steel sword and a banded iron shield, while in a screenshot he dual wields a steel sword and a steel dagger. In Skyrim, as with all Elder Scrolls games, race, gender, and equipment are left to the player's discretion.

The trailer and concept art for The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard show the Dragonborn as the same he was in the trailers for the original game except now being a Vampire, as shown by his glowing eyes.

Additionally, in the instruction manual for Skyrim, a screenshot of the Dragonborn bartering shows his name to be "Bendu Olo" similarly to previous titles.

when creating a character, the Dragonborn's default name is "Prisoner".

Personality
Although for the most part the Dragonborn is seemingly stoic and aloof, dialouges with  NPCs (usually quest related) show that he/she has a witty demeanor on occasion, can become concerned, and in the quest A Night to Remember it is shown that he/she is capable of alcholic intoxication, and when drunk, makes poor and unintentional descisions such as marrying a Hagraven.

Furthermore, the Dragonborn can be shown to have great willpower, generally, when refusing to serve Daedric Princes or  refusing to result to canabalisim.