

Related: Why The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim's Protagonist Is The Rightful Emperor Desperate to return the Blades to power, Esbern and Delphine require Skyrim's Dragonborn to prove their loyalty time and time again, leading to the eventual demand for Paarthurnax's death. The Blades thrived under Tiber Septim, who was not only a Dragonborn but a warmongering leader. When the Septim line died out, the Blades remained in service to the Tamrielic Empire but continued searching for the next Dragonborn. Also called the Imperial Intelligence Service, the Blades were sworn defenders of the Dragonborn Emperors and dedicated worshippers of Talos. Long-time fans of The Elder Scrolls franchise likely recognized the Blades, an ancient organization first appearing in Morrowind.

This suggests Paarthurnax's bounty stems from the Blades' desperation to control the Dragonborn and separate them from the Greybeards. However, the Blades do not ask them to kill Odahviing, Durnehviir, or other warmongering dragons to prove their loyalty to the organization.

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