Their spoken language can be used to cast powerful magic known as Thu'um or dragon shouts.

Although seeming rather beast-like, they are profoundly intelligent, capable of speech, written language, and comprehension of other languages. Until now.' ― Loading screen ĭragons ( Dovah, or Dov in plural) are a reptilian race from Akavir that were once widespread throughout Tamriel. 'Most Nords of Skyrim believed Dragons were only a legend.