After completing the main questline in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, a player came to a devastating realization. With a plethora of quests available, players can explore unique storylines and side missions throughout the game. The focus of the main story revolves around dragons, where the player takes on the role of the Dragonborn and travels to various regions of Skyrim. Along the way, players engage in epic battles against a diverse range of foes, including dragons. However, this player's revelation after finishing the main questline is heartbreaking.
After receiving a quest from the Blades to kill Paarthurnax in Skyrim, a player by the name of tvnmay completed the task, believing it to be a necessary part of the main story. However, upon searching online for more information about the quest, they discovered that Paarthurnax's death could have been avoided and felt remorseful about their decision. Unfortunately, tvnmay had already overwritten their main save file, making it impossible to go back and change their choice. It seems that tvnmay is not the only one who has fallen victim to this misleading quest, as other users in the comments section also share anecdotes of having killed Paarthurnax during their own playthroughs. Interestingly, some Skyrim fans seem to harbor a particular disdain for Delphine, with gamers discussing the various methods they've used to eliminate her in the game. Additionally, players also express negative sentiments towards the Blades, with some users discussing the significant role Paarthurnax plays in the game's overall lore.
Many fans of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim recommend creating multiple save files while playing the game. This gives players the ability to revert to a previous save if they make a critical error. Some players even suggest starting an entirely new playthrough of the game just to keep Paarthurnax alive. It remains to be seen if the game's creators will provide an option to save this beloved character in future releases. Despite being a fan favorite, it appears that many gamers unintentionally killed Paarthurnax during their initial playthrough. The game is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.