

After the first playthrough, the origins of the dragon attack on Helgen aren’t as intriguing, and there are many more interesting sights to see, quests to embark on, and loot to collect before the audience with Jarl Balgruuf.

The plot of Skyrim encourages traveling down to Riverwood after escaping Helgen, but in reality, the player can go wherever they choose - whomever they escape with even says as much. They comprise an overplayed part of the main questline, one from which many Skyrim players may be ready to diverge. The following race to escape, familiar trek to Bleak Falls Barrow, and meeting with the Jarl of Whiterun aren’t much better. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been out for over 10 years, and for those who have created more than one character, the carriage ride down to Helgen’s execution is not an enticing prospect.
