The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Story Up To Diplomatic Immunity — Spoiler-Free Recap

Where did you stop?

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THE ROAD AHEAD IS HIDDENlength unknown — as it should be

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Where you stand

Previously, on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim…

You are the Dragonborn, the one soul who can absorb dragon souls and stop Alduin, the black dragon devouring Skyrim. You just snuck into the Thalmor Embassy — the elven rulers' outpost — with Delphine, a Blade, and learned they aren't behind the dragons at all.

- WHERE: The Thalmor Embassy, north of Solitude - QUEST: "Diplomatic Immunity" — infiltrating the elves' party to uncover who's raising the dragons

RIGHT NOW: Escape the Embassy and bring word that Esbern, an old dragon expert, is hiding in Riften.

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