The LORE
This specific race calls Skyrim it's homeland
Nords
This housecarl of Whiterun is the most famous follower (and wife) of many Dragonborn.
Lydia
Players will avoid picking up this item as to not hear a 22 second dialogue
Meridia's Beacon
Fus Ro Dah
Unrelenting Force
This artifact is what you receive if you actually did Meridia's quest
Dawnbreakker
In the Skyrim Civil War, the Imperials claim that Ulfric Stormcloak murdered this former High King
High King Torygg
This Bosmer archer can often be found doing work around the mill, and being apart of a love-triangle
Faendal
This two-handed battleaxe was once wielded by the Great Ysgramor, the first Harbinger of the Companions, and deals extra damage exclusively to elves.
Wuuthrad
Wuld Nah Kest
Whirlwind Sprint
This artifact is initially split into three pieces, and you must find them all for a new museum
Mehrunes' Razor
This race was enslaved by the Dwemer, and now only reside in deep cave systems and Dwemer ruins.
The Falmer/ Snow Elves
This female follower is best known for her daddy issues and being the ultimate companion, even if you can't marry her in base game
Serana
This ancient helm has served as a symbol of power for monarchs of Skyrim since the First Era, and is current being searched for by both sides of the Civil War
The Jagged Crown
Od Ah Viing
Call Dragon
This artifact is what you receive if you use a rusty version to beat a priest into submission
Mace of Molag Bal
"Nirn" or sometimes poetically called "Mundus" is the planet that Skyrim and all of the mortal plane reside on. Upon looking into the night sky, these are its two Moons.
Masser and Secunda
This mage is considered the most powerful destruction magic follower you can have, despite meeting him in an inn
Marcurio
This item is located on the left side of Mercer Frey's desk in his hidden office in Riften, and depicts an infamous thief from Cyrodiil
The Bust of the Gray Fox
Lok Vah Koor
Clear Skies
This artifact is only given to those who prove their might, and you get it by punking a cowardly orc warchief who payed you to fight a giant on his behalf
Volendrung
Alduin is not defeated by just you as the Dragonborn. By using the Elder Scroll, you see three ancient Nord hero's defeat him. Name any of them.
Felldir the Old, Hakon One-Eye, and Gormlaith Golden-Hilt
This upstart Nord is just a farm boy looking for adventure, and if you give his father some money, he'll start to look the part
Erik the Slayer
This Dragon Priest's Mask, translated to "Warlord" is found within the central barrow in Labyrinthian and can only be uncovered after collecting all eight, plus a wooden one
Konahrik
Joor Zah Frul
Dragonrend
This artifact is only obtained when the Runed Lexicon is returned to Septimus Signus, after he opens the locked Dwemer box by collecting the blood from each of the races of Mer
Oghma Infinium