Skyrim:Main Quest

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Skyrim's main quest consists of seventeen required quests and two optional quests. During these quests you discover your heritage as the Dovahkiin, learn why dragons have returned to the world, and find a way to respond to the dragon threat. Completing the main quest will take approximately 15-30 hours depending on your character's level. Eight achievements (170 points; 7 Bronze and 1 Gold) are directly tied to completing the main quest; in addition, several dragon shout-related achievements are inevitably unlocked during the quests. Quests belonging to the main quest are marked in your journal by the dragon head knotwork, which is pictured above.

  1. (SR-achievement-Unbound.png 10 pts/Bronze)
  2. (SR-achievement-Bleak Falls Barrow.png 10 pts/Bronze)
  3. (SR-achievement-The Way of the Voice.png 20 pts/Bronze)
  4. (SR-achievement-Diplomatic Immunity.png 20 pts/Bronze)
  5. (SR-achievement-Alduin's Wall.png 20 pts/Bronze)
  6. (SR-achievement-Elder Knowledge.png 20 pts/Bronze)
  7. (SR-achievement-The Fallen.png 20 pts/Bronze)
  8. (SR-achievement-Dragonslayer.png 50 pts/Gold)