Part of that bias might be the dragon soul in the body of the main character, but that's a small detail. With the main antagonist being a dragon bent on destroying the world, the game still makes them fascinating and appealing characters. RELATED: 10 Most Powerful Dragons in Dungeons & Dragons, Ranked
It is only once the player interacts with the dragons that they can learn more of their secrets. Some of them were great warriors in a war with the humans, and others were just interested in a bit of necromancy. After all, who doesn't love a scaly beast coming claws first to say hello? While the game boasts quite a few random dragons, it also has its fair share of named beasts with specific backstories. The expansive world already immerses its players, but the chance of a dragon swooping down and disrupting a leisurely walk makes it all the better.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has easily become one of the most successful games of this century, and one of the reasons why is its dragons.