Running away from the Dragon | Unbound TES V: Skyrim Guide

Last update: 02 December 2019

This page of the guide to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim includes a walkthrough for the escape from the dragon as part of the first main quest of the story - Unbound. We present the route you must take towards the keep and describe the first choice, the hero can cooperate either with Hadvar or Ralof.

• New main objective: Make your way to the Keep
• New main objective: Enter the Keep with Hadvar or Ralof

New main objective: Make your way to the Keep

 

Follow Ralof, towards the entrance of the nearby tower. After hearing out a short conversation, go up the stairs (screen above). Ignore the Dragon's attack, as it won't hurt you.

Approach the big hole in the wall and following Ralof's instruction, jump to land inside the partially destroyed tavern below (screen above). Jump down onto the lower level of the building and get out.

Now, for a change, you will have to follow Hadvar, the man that you already had the chance to talk with. Remember to stick close to him, ignoring the fights around you. You need to reach the place at which Hadvar will meet with Ralof (screen above). You will have to choose your ally for the first time.

New main objective: Enter the Keep with Hadvar or Ralof

If you want to run from the keep with Hadvar, you need to approach the Helgen Keep entrance on the left, beside which he's standing (screen above). Keep in mind that it doesn't mean that you become the ally of the Imperial Legion, as you will be able to choose one of the main fractions in the further part of the game. The further description can be found in Getting through the Keep with Hadvar.

If you want to run from the keep with Ralof, you need to approach the Helgen Keep entrance on the right, beside which he's standing (screen above). Keep in mind that it doesn't mean that you become the ally of the Stormcloaks, as you will be able to choose one of the main fractions in the further part of the game. The further description can be found in Getting through the Keep with Ralof.