Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-5647122-20140717040451/@comment-5647122-20140718164748

Dark Jeto wrote: Can we not turn this thread into a debate over real-world ethics, please?

I like to think that Dragons are not born evil, but rather they are (by their nature) prideful. This pride led to a sense of superiority and entitlement that the ancient Dragon Cult only further fed.

Although one thing that may give credence to the idea that Dragons are evil by nature, is Paarthurnax's famous quote.

"What is better - to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?"

- Paarthurnax

Although it is uncertain if he was refering to Dovah as a whole, or merely to himself. I think it was himself, like I'm pretty sure I said, a dragon's name determins it's personality, power, and nature, and Paarthrunax's means Dominiation, Crulety, Tyrant. Might be a bit off on that, but it's close enough.