Dragons

Dragons are a race from akavir that were once very widespread throughout Tamriel. They are a large and powerful race that appear like beasts, but they are in fact intelligent and capable of language, both their own and others. They have been rendered almost extinct but the black dragons have recently resurfaced in skyrim. There are two known races of dragons, red and black.

Red Dragons
On akavir the Red Dragons were enslaved by the Tsaesci, one red dragon is known to have been in service to the empire. This red dragon is Nafaalilargus, who was Tiber Septim's loyal vassal

Black Dragons
On akavir the tsaesci also attempted to consume (enslave?) the black dragons, and were driven to what was then called Po Tun. This led to a war between the tiger and snake peoples that left all the dragons dead. These dragons seem to be the breed resurfacing in skyrim

In Tamriel
Dragons play a large role in the legends and culture of nirn beyond the continent of akavir. The Third Era empire, the Septim Empire, uses a diamond shaped red dragon as its symbol. The divine being, Akatosh is associated with dragons and has taken the form of a dragon. The Deadric prince Peryite's known form appears as a dragon. In Morrowind the dragons were driven out by the cliff racers.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
 * An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire (Mentioned)