These locations are called dragon lairs that can be found all over Skyrim.
There are, however, certain locations where Dragons are scripted to appear. Thus, fast traveling to an outdoor location is a reliable way to trigger a random Dragon encounter. They were virtually extinct until 4E 201, when they resurfaced in Skyrim with the return of Alduin.ĭragons can attack anywhere outdoors in Skyrim and random encounters are scripted to take place after a certain amount of in-game time has passed without a Dragon appearance. Their spoken language can be used to cast powerful magic known as Thu'um or dragon shouts. Although seeming rather beast-like, they are profoundly intelligent, capable of speech, written language, and comprehension of other languages. Until now.' ― Loading screen ĭragons ( Dovah, or Dov in plural) are a reptilian race from Akavir that were once widespread throughout Tamriel. 'Most Nords of Skyrim believed Dragons were only a legend.
