The road walked by the warrior of light is the one of sorrow and trials, of enduring pain and despair so that hope may one day prevail. All of this in preparation for the final challenge, to give an answer to one question. But what if Hydaelyn miscalculated and the hero fell before he could ever fulfill his purpose? If no one else takes the burden, the world is fated to burn.

After saving the world from Alduin and bringing a temporary peace to Skyrim, the Dragonborn decides to embark on a journey to the distant homeland of dunmer, Morrowind for the first time. He wishes to learn more about his people and see the tragic state of the province, as well as to follow in the ancient hero's footseps and find out the truth about Nerevarine's dissapearance.