Why The Elder Scrolls 6 May Not Leave the Concept of Dragonborn Entirely Behind

The Elder Scrolls 6 may not star the Dragonborn again, but there’s decent reason to suspect that players haven’t heard the last of the legend. Like past games in the series, The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely to take place in a part of Tamriel far from the last game’s location. For that reason, a return trip to Skyrim is probably out of the question. However, just like stories of the Daedra, Skyrim’s legends don’t have to remain restricted to the province. The Elder Scrolls 6 can keep the spirit of the Dragonborn alive through other means.

Skyrim‘s protagonist isn’t the only Dragonborn in The Elder Scrolls‘ lore, but they are easily the most famous, at least among fans. While they had no idea of their powers at the beginning of their journey, Skyrim‘s Last Dragonborn would amass a list of deeds worthy of several stories to call their own. The Dragonborn went on to defeat Alduin the World Eater, and in true Elder Scrolls fashion, there are several other adventures that they could have undertaken in the meantime. They could explore dungeons, join guilds, and even turn the tide of Skyrim’s civil war. The Last Dragonborn’s actions surely became legends of Skyrim.

Skyrim’s Dragonborn Could Get a Shout-Out in The Elder Scrolls 6

When one takes into account the many absurd feats Skyrim players can perform, canonizing any part of the Dragonborn’s story outside defeating Alduin might be difficult. That doesn’t mean that nothing from Skyrim can be referenced in The Elder Scrolls 6, though. Some references to the Dragonborn’s journey could be made during the game. For example, if dragons come back in The Elder Scrolls 6, then an NPC could reference when they returned to Skyrim, and perhaps even liken the player slaying the dragon to the Dragonborn. After all, legends travel across Tamriel, and so can tales of the Dragonborn.

The Legends of Other Dragonborns Could Be Expanded Upon

Another potentially interesting idea could involve drawing attention to past Dragonborns, such as Elder Scrolls‘ Queen Alessia the Dragonborn. There could be a sidequest based on the stories of a past Dragonborn, or even an artifact related to one of them that the player could discover and take as their own. That would be a solid way to introduce players to more of the lore behind Dragonborns, rather than drawing more attention to the one that players controlled during the events of Skyrim. Plus, since Daedric quests and artifacts are a tradition, a similar quest regarding a past Dragonborn would fit right in.

Elder Scrolls 6 Could Introduce a New Dragonborn

One daring idea that The Elder Scrolls 6 could take is having its protagonist cross paths with a new Dragonborn. While Elder Scrolls 6 may not mention Skyrim‘s Dragonborn, it’s important to remember that Dragonborn is a title, not a single person. This could even lead to a side quest where the player momentarily works together with the new Dragonborn. While The Elder Scrolls lets players interact with the lore a lot, this could be a chance for them to play a role in another character’s tale in the making. Depending on the timeline, it could be a good way to pay tribute to the Dragonborn legend.

The Elder Scrolls 6 doesn’t necessarily have to forsake the idea of the Dragonborn entirely. Of course, the Dragonborn’s signature powers are unlikely to be recycled in The Elder Scrolls 6, but there are still several ways that the game could remind players of its previous hero. From quests to new lore books, there are many ways for The Elder Scrolls 6 to keep the Dragonborn’s memory alive. The Elder Scrolls 6 may not star the Dragonborn, but they might not be forgotten either.

The Elder Scrolls 6

Developer(s)

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher(s)

Bethesda Softworks