Foreward by the Dragonborn:
Presently, if asked why I am choosing to share my story now, rather than wait until I am certain that my adventures are over, I will reply that my adventures are over, at least, the ones that people may wish to read about. No one wants to hear about the jobs that I have gone on for the Companions, nor do they wish to read about my attempts to make the people of Skyrim knowledgeable enough to fight dragons on their own. People want to hear about my journey as the Dragonborn, and how I eventually saved all of Tamriel by vanquishing Alduin, the World Eater. That is the tale this writing will tell, from the beginning of my life as the Dragonborn to the end.
As for the adventures that occur beyond that… I am certain someone else will take it upon themselves to write those as well. For now, this is the story I wish to share with others, and I hope that anyone who has found themselves interested in knowing what occurred will have their curiosity satisfied. Rather than write the story myself, I have elected to have someone else chronicle it for me, in case something happens in which I am unable to complete it. I do not foresee that being likely, but I have always thought it to be better safe than sorry.
And have no fear; my chronicler knows my story just as well as I do.
Cry Silverworthy, Harbinger of the Companions, Thane of All Nine Holds of Skyrim, Ysmir and Dragon of the North, Bearer of the Stormcrown, and Dragonborn