The land is suffering civil war as well as the prophesised return of the race of dragons, and it's this complex situation that you find yourself in. The impressive and beautiful world of Skyrim is set in the north of the Elder Scrolls world, and is mountainous and icy cold. You play a 'Dragonborn', meaning you can speak the language of Dragons, and you'll certainly be meeting them again during your journey.
As is tradition, you begin by creating your character, choosing sex race and more, and then it's off to adventure! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim begins in dramatic style, with the first appearance of a dragon.