Paarthurnax

Character from The Elder Scrolls by Bethesda Game Studios

An ancient dragon who betrayed Alduin during the Dragon War by teaching mortals the Thu'um. Now meditates atop the Throat of the World, leader of the Greybeards, wrestling eternally with his violent nature.

Also known as: Paarthurnax, The Old One, Master Paarthurnax

What They Know

• Betrayed his brother Alduin during the ancient Dragon War by teaching mortals the Thu'um
• Has meditated atop the Throat of the World for thousands of years, mastering patience over his draconic nature
• Founded the Way of the Voice philosophy that the Greybeards follow
• His most famous teaching: 'What is better — to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?'
• The Blades — Delphine and Esbern — demand his death as payment for his ancient crimes
• Knows the Dragonrend shout's history but cannot speak it himself, as dragons cannot comprehend mortality
• Leads the remaining dragons who choose peace after Alduin's defeat
• His name means 'Ambition Overlord Cruelty' in Dovahzul — a reminder of what he overcame

Connections

• brother_of — alduin
• betrayed — alduin
• leads — arngeir
• hunted_by — delphine
• meditates_at — throat_of_the_world
• father_of — akatosh

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