Pardon the preliminary intrusion on behalf of my part. It is however my belief some background information about the author in question might be in its rightful place here.
First and foremost, this book sees the day of light due to the fact my pupil's autobiographic tale will become an integral part of our history. I have not an ounce of doubt about it, as the Dean of History at Solitude. She has proven to be, after all, the legendary Dragonborn of prophecies, powerful wielder of the fearsome "thu'um", merciless vanquisher of Skyrim's foes. This very existence however bears a price, if only just for being around.
To begin with, Iizmir is a peculiar human. Or rather, a very 'multicultural being'. The identity of Dragonborn exhibits the fusion of both a draconic soul and (in this case) a human body. In other words, however much her appearance looks like a normal Nord, the person herself is also in possession of various attributes true to dragons. Magically adept, power-hungry and fierce to name a few. So went her own explanation about her essence and its related weaknesses anyway. After all, she attempted to convince me multiple times that writing this piece would be a worthless idea. "It will reveal too many character secrets." I do know better than casting it aside as "worthless", naturally.
Back to the topic at hand, the content still comes with a legitimate package of course. And this container consists of a female Nord - light-haired, brawny and brawly like most - with a lick of refinement in the intelligence and restoration departments. Draconic qualities, they have their advantages on one's personality. In contradiction, the Dragonborn we know also acts kind of … more primitive than others of the same race.
As if the dragon soul in human form wasn't enough by itself, she shows very animal-like tendencies. Not at all like a dragon. All the more like a canine. As it turns out, Iizmir seems to have been nurtured by wolves for a great portion of her juvenile life, most notably during early childhood. No wonder a certain language barrier exists between her and the rest of civilization. A barrier which may stay with her for the rest of her mortal corporeality. Despite the dragonborn heroine's great control over her powerful breath, it should prove as no surprise that her skills in the arts of words and song are slightly abysmal as a result. Henceforth, I have taken it upon myself to review her work before publication. No need to fret however. As overseer of a biography, one needs to uphold the honour by mindfully respecting the original (Nord …) author's language and intentions at all times. Even when particular sections strike you as 'unnecessary'. "Des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas" like our predecessors once said. In short, only this foreword is written in accordance with my own mind.
The logical consequence of the Dragonborn's unique personality is almost literally a 'lone wolf'. With no family to take matters in hand, and her asocial, stubborn life style chasing away plausible people who could, she usually ends up trekking around on her own. Although she is often sought out due to her remarkable strength and famous feats, this fact always stands. Let's not beat around the bush and also ignore quite a few of them actually want to use her for their own devices however. Let's rather try to understand her predicament: the day Iizmir was recognized as the Last Dragonborn, was the day she lost her precious anonymity and tranquility. She became a target to both friend and foe, stranger and acquaintance, for better or for worse. Mostly for worse, I'm afraid. Relationships can just be so fickle. Despite everything, I wouldn't recommend underestimating her. A wild survivor from day 1, she isn't exactly trusting towards people. Probably not even suspicious. More like paranoid. But all in all, her strong will (and power) is most likely able to handle all of it. I personally would be astonished if she couldn't. She did open up and still is socializing with a multitude of personages, after all.
And that right there, my dear sirs and madams, is what they call "real strength". That's why this new series will be periodically appearing in a special magazine, found at our renown Bard's College! Also to eventually be published in book form, and sold for a cheap price! So let us together cheer on our dragon hunter extraordinaire. Let us follow her divine journey interwoven with wonder and distress, sacrifice and betrayal, affection and violence. Let us be the friends she doesn't need, but deserves. And enjoy the read of your lifetime!