History FanFic / Dragons

* AsskickingEqualsAuthority: Dragons in both worlds believe in this, even Saphira. In fact, upon meeting Colin, she challenges him to a fight of dominance, which he wins. Odahviing considered himself the Dragonborn's right wing man and apparently took offense at Durnehviir being called on by Colin. He promptly challenged the undead dragon to a duel to see who got the right to be second in command. Odahviing won, so now he won't accept Colin calling upon any other dragon but him for aid.

Thanks to the meddling of a powerful hermit, the Dragonborn of Skyrim, a Nord by the name of Colin, is transported to an entirely different world: Alagaesia. Far from being dismayed by this turn of events, he's ecstatic at the idea of a whole new world to explore. Early on, he meets up with Eragon and Arya, quickly getting involved with the Varden and their struggle against the Empire. Now it remains to be seen how the Dragonborn will change history.

* ActionGirl: Arya is this and since this fic gives her more coverage, she gets to show off her skills a bit more than in canon.

* BrattyHalfPint: Elva tries to be this, but she never quite manages.

* CallingYourAttacks: Both the Thu'um and magic in the Inheritance universe require a MagicalIncantation.

** It goes without saying that those of Alagaesia and Skyrim have very different worldviews, particularly when it comes to dragons. In Colin's world, dragons are not friendly. They are cruel, destructive and want nothing more than to dominate those they deem lesser (IE, everyone not a dragon); even those who are not overtly hostile still feel the urge to conquer and destroy. As such the Dragonborn, who can kill them permanently is regarded as a near-godlike figure. In the Inheritance world, dragons are considered almost holy and so Colin's nature is initially regarded as abominable, particularly to Arya. Interestingly, even Saphira doesn't regard him with much hostility, reasoning it isn't any of her business which dragons picked a fight with him, particularly if they knew what they were getting into, and Colin explodes when it's mentioned Alagaesian dragon hunters went for the eggs rather than the dragon itself; he takes pride in hunting and fighting only dragons that are perfectly capable of defending themselves, thankyouverymuch.

* DePower: One of Nasuada's assistants tries to examine the enchantments on Dawnbreaker. Meridia, the sword's creator and power source, discovers her and furiously severs the elf's ability to use magic. Colin comments it can be reversed, but it will most likely require a tribute to Meridia, like the heart of an undead.

* MortalityEnsues: This is the effect of the Dragonrend shout. It forces the target to acknowledge the concept of mortality and dragons, being immortal, cannot comprehend having a finite existence, causing them to be stricken for a time. The effect also applies to other ageless beings like vampires, daedra, and Alagaesian elves, as Arya discovers when she's exposed to the Shout when fighting against the Shade.

* OurDragonsAreDifferent: The dragons from both realms have their own unique characteristics. Alagaesia dragons have six limbs and are unable to use human languages (relying instead on telepathy) compared to the four limbs of Tamriel's dragons, which also have the ability to use human languages and their own with their own voice. Colin also notes in both his regular persona and his Dragon Aspect that Saphira isn't a "proper" dragon name.
* ReligionIsWrong: The Elves of this world don't believe gods exist, including Arya, causing her to be highly skeptical of Colin's claims that he's actually met a few in person. She starts believing pretty quickly once she meets Hircine, Sheogorath and Nocturnal.

* YourMagicsNoGoodHere: Averted. Both sets of magic, while separate, work in Alagaesia just fine. That said, there are differences - an Alagaesian healer receives a few useful tips from Colin on how to draw and work his magic and finds the new technique allows him to keep healing long after he thought he would have died from exhaustion. While witnessing the coronation of the Dwarven monarch, Colin is surprised at the entity that manifests - something he's very sure ''isn't'' an Aedra '''or''' Daedra.

* BelligerentSexualTension: Between Arya and Colin, in spades. Odds are they'll be a couple by story's end.

* DeliberateValuesDissonance:
** It goes without saying that those of Alagaesia and Skyrim have very different worldviews, particularly when it comes to dragons. In Colin's world, dragons are not friendly. They are cruel, destructive and want nothing more than to dominate those they deem lesser (IE, everyone not a dragon); even those who are not overtly hostile still feel the urge to conquer and destroy. As such the Dragonborn, who can kill them permanently is regarded as a near-godlike figure. In the Inheritance world, dragons are considered almost holy and so Colin's nature is initially regarded as abominable, particularly to Arya. Interestingly, even Saphira doesn't regard him with much hostility, reasoning it isn't any of her business which dragons picked a fight with him, particularly if they knew what they were getting into, and Colin explodes when it's mentioned Alagaesian dragon hunters went for the eggs rather than the dragon itself; he takes pride in hunting and fighting only dragons that are perfectly capable of defending themselves, thankyouverymuch.
** Colin finds the idea of bowing to those that are supposedly of greater authority than him more than a little irritating. In Skyrim, nobody has such a servile attitude, especially Nords. In fact, Colin would likely find such a demand even more aggravating than a regular Nord, since he's got the soul of a dragon in him. Dragons. Don't. Bow. In particular, he has very little patience for elven courtesies after the disaster that was the Skyrim Civil War, and butts heads with Eragon on the topic.

* YourMagicsNoGoodHere: Averted. Both sets of magic, while separate, work in Alagaesia just fine. That said, there are differences - an Alagaesian healer receives a few useful tips from Colin on how to draw and work his magic and finds the new technique allows him to keep healing long after he thought he would have died from exhaustion. While witnessing the coronation of the Dwarven monarch, Colin is surprised at the entity that manifests - something he's very sure ''isn't'' an Aedra or Daedra.

** It goes without saying that those of Alagaesia and Skyrim have very different worldviews, particularly when it comes to dragons. In Colin's world, dragons are not friendly. They are cruel, destructive and want nothing more than to dominate those they deem lesser (IE, everyone not a dragon); even those who are not overtly hostile still feel the urge to conquer and destroy. As such the Dragonborn, who can kill them permanently is regarded as a near-godlike figure. In the Inheritance world, dragons are considered almost holy and so Colin's nature is initially regarded as abominable, particularly to Arya.

* OurDragonsAreDifferent: The dragons from both realms have their own unique characteristics. Alagaesia dragons have six limbs and are unable to use human languages (relying instead on telepathy) compared to the four limbs of Tamriel's dragons, which also have the ability to use human languages and their own with their own voice.

* JerkassGods: Played with in regards to the Daedric Prince Nocturnal. Sure, she may be demanding and more often than not condescending towards those she speaks to, but she still holds a somewhat soft spot for Colin, who in turn is quite devoted to her.

* YourMagicsNoGoodHere: Averted. Both sets of magic, while separate, work in Alagaesia just fine. That said, there are differences - an Alagaesian healer receives a few useful tips from Colin on how to draw and work his magic and finds the new technique allows him to keep healing long after he thought he would have died from exhaustion. While witnessing the coronation of the Dwarven monarch, Colin is surprised at the entity that manifests - something he's very sure ''isn't'' an Aedra.

* YourMagicsNoGoodHere: Averted. Both sets of magic, while separate, work in Alagaesia just fine. That said, there are differences - an Alagaesian healer receives a few useful tips from Colin on how to draw and work his magic and finds the new technique allows him to keep healing long after he thought he would have died from exhaustion.

* YourMagicsNotGoodHere: Averted. Both sets of magic, while separate, work in Alagaesia just fine. That said, there are differences - an Alagaesian healer receives a few useful tips from Colin on how to draw and work his magic and finds the new technique allows him to keep healing long after he thought he would have died from exhaustion.

** Colin finds the idea of bowing to those that are supposedly of greater authority than him more than a little irritating. In Skyrim, nobody has such a servile attitude, especially Nords. In fact, Colin would likely find such a demand even more aggravating than a regular Nord, since he's got the soul of a dragon in him. Dragons. Don't. Bow.

* LoveableRogue: Colin loves to identify himself as this. He may not be anything close to shouting distance of a paragon of virtue, but he's still loyal to his friends and is all around a cheerful and easygoing guy. He also remarks that a rouge is like a warrior, but with a brain.
* MortalityEnsues: This is the effect of the Dragonrend shout. It forces the target to acknowledge the concept of mortality and dragons, being immortal, cannot comprehend having a finite existence, causing them to be stricken for a time. The effect also applies to other ageless beings like vampires and daedra.

%%* OurDragonsAreDifferent: The dragons from both realms have their own unique characteristics.%%Like?

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8532059/1/Dragons Dragons]]'' is a {{Crossover}} {{FanFic}} between ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' and ''Literature/InheritanceCycle''.

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* OurDragonsAreDifferent: The dragons from both realms have their own unique characteristics.

* ThereIsAGod: Thanks to Colin, Arya is shown that there are in fact godlike beings that exist. She might have been more in awe if the ones she had met weren't Daedric Princes.

* HuntingTheMostDangerousGame: In order to call up Hircine, Colin has to kill a giant wolf.

** Colin doesn't like it when people try to force their authority on him. When Nasuada tries this, Colin essentially tells her to screw off.

* CallingYourAttacks: Both the Thu'um and magic in the Inheritance universe require a verbal incantation.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8532059/1/Dragons Dragons]]'' is a {{Crossover}} {{FanFic}} between Franchise/ElderScrolls and Literature/InheritanceCycle.

* AsskickingEqualsAuthority: Dragons in both worlds believe in this, even Saphira. In fact, upon meeting Colin, she challenges him to a fight of dominance, which he wins.
** Odahviing considered himself the Dragonborn's right wing man and apparently took offense at Durnehviir being called on by Colin. He promptly challenged the undead dragon to a duel to see who got the right to be second in command. Odahviing won, so now he won't accept Colin calling upon any other dragon but him for aid.

* BerserkButton: Colin does not like it when someone tries to probe his mind, as Eragon learns pretty quickly. When Nasuada says that she wants to subject him to a mental scouring in order to determine his loyalties, he gives her a scathing tongue-lashing.
** He also does not like it when people try to force their authority on him. When Nasuada tries this, Colin essentially tells her to screw off.

* DeliberateValuesDissonance: It goes without saying that those of Alagaesia and Skyrim have very different worldviews, particularly when it comes to dragons. In Colin's world, dragons are not friendly. They are cruel, destructive and want nothing more than to dominate those they deem lesser (IE, everyone not a dragon); even those who are not overtly hostile still feel the urge to conquer and destroy. As such the Dragonborn, who can kill them permanently is regarded as a near-godlike figure. In the Inheritance world, dragons are considered almost holy and so Colin's nature is initially regarded as abominable, particularly to Arya.
** Colin finds idea of bowing to those that are supposedly of greater authority than him more than a little irritating. In Skyrim, nobody has such a servile attitude, especially Nords. In fact, Colin would likely find such a demand even more aggravating than a regular Nord, since he's got the soul of a dragon in him. Dragons. Don't. Bow.

* LoveableRogue: Colin loves to identify himself as this. He may not be anything close to shouting distance of a paragon of virtue, but he's still loyal to his friends and is all around a cheerful and easygoing guy.
** He also remarks that a rouge is like a warrior, but with a brain.

One of the few good Inheritance Cycle crossovers, ''Dragons'' combines the lore of the Elder Scrolls with the host setting practically seamlessly. Certain characters from both franchises are explored further than they were in canon and the Dragonborn is portrayed in quite a good, three dimensional way. He's powerful, but not to the point of rendering everyone else around him irrelevant, and more importantly the author gives legitimate, in text reasons why he's not some overpowered curb-stomping machine.

One of the few good Inheritance Cycle crossovers, Dragons combines the lore of the Elder Scrolls with the host setting practically seamlessly. Certain characters from both franchises are explored further than they were in canon and the Dragonborn is portrayed in quite a good, three dimensional way. He's powerful, but not to the point of rendering everyone else around him irrelevant, and more importantly the author gives legitimate, in text reasons why he's not some overpowered curb-stomping machine.

* ThereIsAGod: Thanks to Colin, Arya is shown that there are in fact godlike beings that exist. She might have been more in awe if the ones she had met weren't Daedric Princes.