Summary
- A Skyrim player theory suggests that the Dragonborn character is a criminal on the run, supported by the fact that they are targeted by the Dark Brotherhood assassin regardless of their actions in the game.
- The theory has received mixed responses, with some believing it makes sense and others arguing that the Dark Brotherhood doesn't need a reason to target the player.
- Regardless of whether the theory is true or not, many players enjoy speculating about the Dragonborn's mysterious backstory before the events of Skyrim.
A player has offered a new theory about who the Dragonborn in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is and why they begin the game on the way to their planned execution. The beloved entry in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series was first released way back in 2011, but it remains a major hit and continues to draw players back in for new playthroughs. As Skyrim is considered one of the best open-world games of all time, it's not surprising that new and old players continue to revisit the title and develop new theories about the world and strategies for navigating it.
More than a few theories about the game focus on the silent protagonist known as the Dragonborn. There are several Dragonborn in the lore of the Elder Scrolls, but the one that players get to guide through Skyrim stands out as one of the most influential and mysterious. Now, one fan is trying to explain some of the mystery with an argument regarding the player character's backstory.
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On Reddit, a Skyirm player going by He6llsp6awn6 has put forward the theory that the Dragonborn in the game is, in fact, a criminal that begins the story on the way to being executed for their offenses. This argument is primarily supported by the fact that, regardless of one's actions in the game, the player will always be attacked at some point by a Dark Brotherhood assassin. This, the Reddit theory proposes, indicates that the Dragonborn must have already had a dark past before the game began that attracted the attention of the guild of assassins.
The Dark Brotherhood has a long history in the world of Skyrim and players have lots of chances to interact with, and even join, the murderous organization. The fact that this band of killers targets the Dragonborn, even if they haven't committed any misdeeds in the game, would seem to indicate they did some less than savory things in the past.
The post on Reddit has received mixed responses so far. Some think that the theory makes sense, while others argue that the Dark Brotherhood doesn't need a good reason to target the player, being violent murderers after all. Still others suggest that the Dragonborn's history is meant to be a mystery and prefer to leave it that way.
There are plenty of horrible things that the Dragonborn can do in Skyrim. It's interesting to think that they may have committed even more crimes before the game even begins. Whether players buy into the theory or not, many find it fun to continue to speculate on what may have happened in the days before Skyrim opens with the player on a cart in the woods.
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- Creation
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
