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[[File:First Dragonborn.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Miraak]], said to have been the first Dragonborn.]] |
[[File:First Dragonborn.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Miraak]], said to have been the first Dragonborn.]] |
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| − | {{Quote|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.| |
+ | {{Quote|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.|[[Loading Screens (Skyrim)|Loading screen]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}} |
| − | A '''Dragonborn''', ([[Dragon Language |
+ | A '''Dragonborn''', ([[Dragon Language]]: {{DragonScript|word=Dovahkiin|size=16px}} '''Dovahkiin''', which can mean both "dragon-born" and "dragonkind-hunter-born"), is a rare individual who has been born with the blood and [[soul]] of a [[Dragons (Lore)|dragon]], but the body of a [[mortal]].<ref name="bookdb"/> They can naturally learn and speak the ancient and powerful tongue of the Dov, called the [[Thu'um]].<ref name=Arn/> |
| − | Dragonborn scarcely exist, and it is rare for more than one to appear at the same time.<ref name=Arn>Dialogue with [[Arngeir]]</ref> They can belong to any [[Races (Skyrim)|race]] or |
+ | Dragonborn scarcely exist, and it is rare for more than one to appear at the same time.<ref name=Arn>Dialogue with [[Arngeir]]</ref> They can belong to any [[Races (Skyrim)|race]] or gender, and the dragon blood (transliterated from {{DragonScript|word=DovahSos|size=16px}} to Dovah Sos) is a gift bestowed to certain mortals favored by [[Akatosh]]. Despite their divine souls, Dragonborn possess a mortal free will and may serve as champions for either the [[Nine Divines]] or the [[Daedric Princes]]. It is unknown if the Daedra claim the souls of their Dragonborn champions as they do with their other servants. Their mortal bodies also subject them to mortal vulnerabilities; old age, death, and [[disease]] all affect Dragonborn as they do common mortals. |
| − | Some Dragonborn individuals have knowledge of the Thu'um and can consume a slain dragon's soul and absorb its knowledge directly, allowing them to learn Words of Power instantaneously, and then use the power of a slain dragon's soul to unlock that Shout.<ref name=Arn/> It is said that the [[Blades]] have always guided, protected, and served the Dragonborn, whom they consider "The Ultimate Dragon Slayer."<ref>Dialogue with [[Delphine (Skyrim)|Delphine]] |
+ | Some Dragonborn individuals have knowledge of the Thu'um and can consume a slain dragon's soul and absorb its knowledge directly, allowing them to learn Words of Power instantaneously, and then use the power of a slain dragon's soul to unlock that Shout.<ref name=Arn/> It is said that the [[Blades]] have always guided, protected, and served the Dragonborn, whom they consider "The Ultimate Dragon Slayer."<ref>Dialogue with [[Delphine (Skyrim)|Delphine]]</ref> [[The Greybeards]], however, see the Blades as ambitious assassins who seek to mold the Dragonborn into a weapon for their own ends.<ref name=Arn/> |
| + | ==Prophecy== |
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| − | The [[Alduin's Wall |
+ | The [[Alduin's Wall#Prophecy of the Dragonborn|Prophecy of the Dragonborn]], generally attributed to the [[Elder Scroll (Lore)|Elder Scrolls]],<ref>Dialogue with [[Paarthurnax (Skyrim)|Paarthurnax]]</ref> and sometimes to the ancient [[Akaviri]],<ref name=EsbernV>Dialogue with [[Esbern (Skyrim)|Esbern]]</ref> tells the following:<ref name="bookdb">''[[The Book of the Dragonborn]]''</ref> |
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| + | ''When [[Imperial Simulacrum|misrule]] takes its place at the [[Staff of Chaos|eight corners of the world]]'' |
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| + | ''When the [[Numidium|Brass Tower]] walks and [[Warp in the West|Time is reshaped]]'' |
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| + | ''When the [[Tribunal|thrice-blessed]] fail and the [[Red Mountain|Red Tower]] [[Red Year|trembles]]'' |
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| + | ''When the [[Martin Septim|Dragonborn Ruler]] [[Oblivion Crisis|loses his throne]], and the [[White-Gold Tower|White Tower]] [[Great War|falls]]'' |
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| + | ''When the [[Throat of the World (Skyrim)|Snow Tower]] lies [[Skyrim Civil War|sundered, kingless, bleeding]]'' |
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| + | ''The [[Alduin (Skyrim)|World-Eater]] wakes, and the [[Aurbis|Wheel]] turns upon the [[Last Dragonborn]].'' |
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==Dragonborn in history== |
==Dragonborn in history== |
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| − | The first Dragonborn in history was [[Miraak]], a [[Dragon Priest]] from the [[Merethic Era]]. Instead of using his Voice to fight [[Alduin]], Miraak decided to serve the Daedric Prince [[Hermaeus Mora]] |
+ | The first Dragonborn in history was [[Miraak]], a [[Dragon Priest]] from the [[Merethic Era]]. Instead of using his Voice to fight [[Alduin]], Miraak decided to serve the Daedric Prince [[Hermaeus Mora]], making himself an enemy of the [[Dragon Cult]] he once served. He was eventually defeated by the dragons and hid in [[Apocrypha]]. He was later encountered in the [[Fourth Era]] and did battle with the [[Last Dragonborn]] before being destroyed by Hermaeus Mora.<ref>Events of {{Dragonborn|!}}</ref> |
| − | The next Dragonborn was purportedly [[Saint]] [[Alessia]], the [[Nede|Nedic]] slave |
+ | The next Dragonborn was purportedly [[Saint]] [[Alessia]], the [[Nede|Nedic]] slave-queen who was blessed by [[Akatosh]] and given the [[Amulet of Kings]] to seal the covenant between them. This began the tradition of all legitimate rulers of the Cyrodilic [[Empire]] referred to as Dragonborn, as only they could wear the Amulet of Kings and light the [[Dragonfires|Dragonfire]]s in the [[Temple of the One]].<ref name="bookdb"/><ref>''[[The Amulet of Kings]]''</ref><ref>''[[Trials of St. Alessia]]''</ref> |
[[Reman Cyrodiil]] was considered to be the next Dragonborn after Alessia. Upon their defeat, the Akaviri invaders recognized him as Dragonborn and swore unceasing loyalty to him.<ref name="bookdb"/> |
[[Reman Cyrodiil]] was considered to be the next Dragonborn after Alessia. Upon their defeat, the Akaviri invaders recognized him as Dragonborn and swore unceasing loyalty to him.<ref name="bookdb"/> |
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[[Tiber Septim]], founder of the [[Septim Dynasty]] of [[Tamriel]], was the next individual to be recognized as Dragonborn. His heirs continued the tradition and were all considered Dragonborn Emperors. This lineage ended with the death of [[Martin Septim]] during the [[Oblivion Crisis]]. |
[[Tiber Septim]], founder of the [[Septim Dynasty]] of [[Tamriel]], was the next individual to be recognized as Dragonborn. His heirs continued the tradition and were all considered Dragonborn Emperors. This lineage ended with the death of [[Martin Septim]] during the [[Oblivion Crisis]]. |
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| − | The Last Dragonborn, otherwise known as the ''Laat Dovahkiin'', appeared during the Fourth Era to fulfill the Prophecy of the Dragonborn. |
+ | The Last Dragonborn, otherwise known as the ''Laat Dovahkiin'', appeared during the Fourth Era to fulfill the Prophecy of the Dragonborn. Their purpose was to prevent Alduin the World-Eater from consuming all of [[Mundus]] and the souls of [[Sovngarde]] when the dragon appeared from a temporal warp known as the [[Time Wound]], after having been sent into the future during the [[Dragon War]]. |
The Last Dragonborn also later defeated the first Dragonborn, Miraak, in [[Apocrypha]] after dealing with Hermaeus Mora in order to weaken Mora's disruptive champion. |
The Last Dragonborn also later defeated the first Dragonborn, Miraak, in [[Apocrypha]] after dealing with Hermaeus Mora in order to weaken Mora's disruptive champion. |
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+ | ==Known Dragonborn== |
*[[Miraak]] – Former Dragon Priest dating back to the [[Merethic Era]] and purportedly the first Dragonborn individual. |
*[[Miraak]] – Former Dragon Priest dating back to the [[Merethic Era]] and purportedly the first Dragonborn individual. |
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| − | *[[Alessia]] – Slave |
+ | *[[Alessia]] – Slave-queen of [[Cyrodiil]] in the [[First Era]] who made a covenant with [[Akatosh]] to create peace in Tamriel. |
*[[Reman Cyrodiil]] – Famed ruler of Cyrodiil who thwarted the [[Akaviri Invasion]] during the First Era. |
*[[Reman Cyrodiil]] – Famed ruler of Cyrodiil who thwarted the [[Akaviri Invasion]] during the First Era. |
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| − | *[[Tiber Septim]] – Legendary ruler who united [[Tamriel]] under his banner in the [[Second Era]]. |
+ | *[[Tiber Septim]] – Legendary ruler and general who united [[Tamriel]] under his banner in the [[Second Era]]. |
*[[Septim Dynasty|Septim Bloodline]] – The lineage of Tiber Septim's successors. These include [[Martin Septim]] and [[Uriel Septim VII]]. |
*[[Septim Dynasty|Septim Bloodline]] – The lineage of Tiber Septim's successors. These include [[Martin Septim]] and [[Uriel Septim VII]]. |
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| − | *[[Last Dragonborn]] – Legendary hero of prophecy who appeared in [[Tamriel]] during the [[Fourth Era]]. Also known as the Dovahkiin and the last recorded individual to be granted the dragon blood. Renowned for defeating [[Alduin]], as well as [[Harkon]] and [[Miraak]]. |
+ | *[[Last Dragonborn]] – Legendary hero of prophecy who appeared in [[Tamriel]] during the [[Fourth Era]]. Also known as the Dovahkiin, and the last recorded individual to be granted the dragon blood. Renowned for defeating [[Alduin]], as well as [[Harkon]] and [[Miraak]]. |
==Possible Dragonborn== |
==Possible Dragonborn== |
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| − | *[[Mankar Camoran]] – [[Altmer (Oblivion)|Altmer]] leader of the [[Mythic Dawn]]. In the [[Mythic Dawn Commentaries 1|first volume]] of his [[Mythic Dawn Commentaries|Commentaries]], Mankar is said to be able to "speak with another tongue" and "speak fire |
+ | *[[Mankar Camoran]] – [[Altmer (Oblivion)|Altmer]] leader of the [[Mythic Dawn]]. In the [[Mythic Dawn Commentaries 1|first volume]] of his [[Mythic Dawn Commentaries|Commentaries]], Mankar is said to be able to "speak with another tongue" and "speak fire." This, coupled with the fact that he could wear the [[Amulet of Kings]] on Tamriel, could imply that he was Dragonborn. |
| + | *[[Wulfharth]] – [[High King]] of [[Skyrim]], known as "[[Ysmir]], the Dragon of the North" (a title also bestowed upon [[Tiber Septim]] and the [[Last Dragonborn]] by the [[The Greybeards]]). Alleged to have had a [[Thu'um]] so powerful he could not take his oath of office verbally, with many other legendary feats ascribed to his mastery of Shouts. Although often identified as a manifestation of the [[Shezarrine]], he is believed to have been a Dragonborn by Jarl [[Balgruuf the Greater]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *To address the confusion that arose from the existence of a Dragonborn predating [[Alessia]], [[Michael Kirkbride]], former writer at Bethesda, |
+ | *To address the confusion that arose from the existence of a Dragonborn predating [[Alessia]], [[Michael Kirkbride]], former writer at Bethesda, stated ''"Alessia didn't have the power to absorb dragon souls. Hers was a much more nuanced power: to dream of liberty and give it a name and on her deathbed make Covenant with the Aka-Tusk."''<ref group="UL">[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1421186-/page__st__30__p__21748685#entry21748685 Bethsoft.com - Michael Kirkbride's forum post]</ref> |
| − | *The [[Nerevarine]] was referred to as "Dragon-born" in [[The Lost Prophecy]], but the explanatory notes of this text claim this means they were part of the [[Septim Empire|Empire]]. |
+ | *The [[Nerevarine]] was referred to as "Dragon-born" in [[The Lost Prophecy]], but the explanatory notes of this text claim this means they were part of the [[Septim Empire|Empire]], which is usually represented by a dragon. |
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Miraak, said to have been the first Dragonborn.
- For other uses, see 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."
- ―Loading screen[src]
A Dragonborn, (Dragon Language: 
Dovahkiin, which can mean both "dragon-born" and "dragonkind-hunter-born"), is a rare individual who has been born with the blood and soul of a dragon, but the body of a mortal.[1] They can naturally learn and speak the ancient and powerful tongue of the Dov, called the Thu'um.[2]
Dragonborn scarcely exist, and it is rare for more than one to appear at the same time.[2] They can belong to any race or gender, and the dragon blood (transliterated from 
to Dovah Sos) is a gift bestowed to certain mortals favored by Akatosh. Despite their divine souls, Dragonborn possess a mortal free will and may serve as champions for either the Nine Divines or the Daedric Princes. It is unknown if the Daedra claim the souls of their Dragonborn champions as they do with their other servants. Their mortal bodies also subject them to mortal vulnerabilities; old age, death, and disease all affect Dragonborn as they do common mortals.
Some Dragonborn individuals have knowledge of the Thu'um and can consume a slain dragon's soul and absorb its knowledge directly, allowing them to learn Words of Power instantaneously, and then use the power of a slain dragon's soul to unlock that Shout.[2] It is said that the Blades have always guided, protected, and served the Dragonborn, whom they consider "The Ultimate Dragon Slayer."[3] The Greybeards, however, see the Blades as ambitious assassins who seek to mold the Dragonborn into a weapon for their own ends.[2]
Prophecy
The Prophecy of the Dragonborn, generally attributed to the Elder Scrolls,[4] and sometimes to the ancient Akaviri,[5] tells the following:[1]
When misrule takes its place at the eight corners of the world
When the Brass Tower walks and Time is reshaped
When the thrice-blessed fail and the Red Tower trembles
When the Dragonborn Ruler loses his throne, and the White Tower falls
When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding
The World-Eater wakes, and the Wheel turns upon the Last Dragonborn.
Dragonborn in history
The first Dragonborn in history was Miraak, a Dragon Priest from the Merethic Era. Instead of using his Voice to fight Alduin, Miraak decided to serve the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora, making himself an enemy of the Dragon Cult he once served. He was eventually defeated by the dragons and hid in Apocrypha. He was later encountered in the Fourth Era and did battle with the Last Dragonborn before being destroyed by Hermaeus Mora.[6]
The next Dragonborn was purportedly Saint Alessia, the Nedic slave-queen who was blessed by Akatosh and given the Amulet of Kings to seal the covenant between them. This began the tradition of all legitimate rulers of the Cyrodilic Empire referred to as Dragonborn, as only they could wear the Amulet of Kings and light the Dragonfires in the Temple of the One.[1][7][8]
Reman Cyrodiil was considered to be the next Dragonborn after Alessia. Upon their defeat, the Akaviri invaders recognized him as Dragonborn and swore unceasing loyalty to him.[1]
Tiber Septim, founder of the Septim Dynasty of Tamriel, was the next individual to be recognized as Dragonborn. His heirs continued the tradition and were all considered Dragonborn Emperors. This lineage ended with the death of Martin Septim during the Oblivion Crisis.
The Last Dragonborn, otherwise known as the Laat Dovahkiin, appeared during the Fourth Era to fulfill the Prophecy of the Dragonborn. Their purpose was to prevent Alduin the World-Eater from consuming all of Mundus and the souls of Sovngarde when the dragon appeared from a temporal warp known as the Time Wound, after having been sent into the future during the Dragon War. The Last Dragonborn also later defeated the first Dragonborn, Miraak, in Apocrypha after dealing with Hermaeus Mora in order to weaken Mora's disruptive champion.
Known Dragonborn
- Miraak – Former Dragon Priest dating back to the Merethic Era and purportedly the first Dragonborn individual.
- Alessia – Slave-queen of Cyrodiil in the First Era who made a covenant with Akatosh to create peace in Tamriel.
- Reman Cyrodiil – Famed ruler of Cyrodiil who thwarted the Akaviri Invasion during the First Era.
- Tiber Septim – Legendary ruler and general who united Tamriel under his banner in the Second Era.
- Septim Bloodline – The lineage of Tiber Septim's successors. These include Martin Septim and Uriel Septim VII.
- Last Dragonborn – Legendary hero of prophecy who appeared in Tamriel during the Fourth Era. Also known as the Dovahkiin, and the last recorded individual to be granted the dragon blood. Renowned for defeating Alduin, as well as Harkon and Miraak.
Possible Dragonborn
- Mankar Camoran – Altmer leader of the Mythic Dawn. In the first volume of his Commentaries, Mankar is said to be able to "speak with another tongue" and "speak fire." This, coupled with the fact that he could wear the Amulet of Kings on Tamriel, could imply that he was Dragonborn.
- Wulfharth – High King of Skyrim, known as "Ysmir, the Dragon of the North" (a title also bestowed upon Tiber Septim and the Last Dragonborn by the The Greybeards). Alleged to have had a Thu'um so powerful he could not take his oath of office verbally, with many other legendary feats ascribed to his mastery of Shouts. Although often identified as a manifestation of the Shezarrine, he is believed to have been a Dragonborn by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater.
Trivia
- To address the confusion that arose from the existence of a Dragonborn predating Alessia, Michael Kirkbride, former writer at Bethesda, stated "Alessia didn't have the power to absorb dragon souls. Hers was a much more nuanced power: to dream of liberty and give it a name and on her deathbed make Covenant with the Aka-Tusk."[UL 1]
- The Nerevarine was referred to as "Dragon-born" in The Lost Prophecy, but the explanatory notes of this text claim this means they were part of the Empire, which is usually represented by a dragon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Book of the Dragonborn
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dialogue with Arngeir
- ↑ Dialogue with Delphine
- ↑ Dialogue with Paarthurnax
- ↑ Dialogue with Esbern
- ↑ Events of Dragonborn
- ↑ The Amulet of Kings
- ↑ Trials of St. Alessia
Notice: The following are unlicensed references. They are not copyrighted by a ZeniMax Media company, but can still be considered part of The Elder Scrolls lore and are included for completeness.