A lot of people hate Delphine, and they hate the Blades because of that. They say she's trying to control the Dragonborn, that she's ignorant and such. Most people hate her and Esbern for wanting to kill Paarthanax.

But I like Delphine. And Esbern, and I've liked the Blades since Morrowind. Now yes, like everyone else, I do like Paarthanax, but sometimes I tend to lean more on the side of the Blades when it comes to the death-or-live decision on him.

The Blades are dragonslayers, it's what they are made for and what they originated from, so I see no reason why people think it is blasphemous for them to want to kill another dragon. And yeah, I know Paarthanax isn't just 'some other dragon', but I sort of think he deserves to be killed. Delphine may seem like she bosses you around, but she's just strong-willed and determined and I think she makes a perfect leader for the Blades - she gets [censored] done and she gets it done right. That's just how she is, and I think she's doing a good job finding the Dragonborn, helping him, and rebuilding the Blades in Skyrim.

Paarthanax committed many atrocities and then 'turned good', I understand that, and some see it as recompense. But it's akin to saying a cold-blooded murder who murdered over 1000 innocent people should be acquitted of all charges simply by bringing about the downfall of... let's say a Mexican Drug Cartel. "You helped take down a Cartel, you are acquitted of all 1000 murder charges, you're free to go sir."

Except the difference is, had Paarthurnax decided not to help teach the Thu'um, all men would have lost the war.

Except the main difference I see is this. Paarthurnax helped defeat Alduin, who would end the world. Not end a drug cartel, which there are more of. Besides, this is a game, not real life. Comparisons like that don't usually work in my opinion.

If Paarthurnax has indeed found a way to combat the Dov's inner nature, which is to dominate, why would you kill him? You should help him with his path to be peaceful, not kill him because he tried to change.

Also, I may dislike Delphine for her attitude, but that doesn't mean I dislike the Blades.

That's my opinion.

I think I got a bit sidetracked when it came to Paarthanax.

My intention was to let people know that Delphine isn't all to bad. Her attitude, in my opinion, is perfect for the line of work she is in. She's tough and demanding, not squishy and timid. Empires are not forged by timidity, or something like that.

Also, if I was part of an ancient order of dragonslayers whose sole destiny it was to destroy any and all dragons I would be compelled to slay a dragon who committed atrocities in the past. It might not be deemed 'right' by a lot of people, but you have to respect their decision and why they want to do it.

However I will admit that my strategy would be to ally with Paarthanax, hunt down any evil dragons, then kill the good dragons.

So you pretty much stab people in the back.

No no, I was writing as if I was a Blade. If I was a Blade I would ally with the dragons, kill the bad ones, then turn on the good ones. I'd be a dragonslayer, remember?

Me personally? I would forgive Paarthanax, but I would not let anyone forget what he has done.

Not many people are going to agree with you, be prepared for that.

I generally kill Paarth, though it is by no means an easy choice to do. In the end it comes down to the Dragonborn being a hero of man, and a mortals inclination to believe things are going to change rather than stay the same. I then use his soul to unlock the final word to Dragon aspect, so he won't have to stay up on that mountain all alone and so that I might have a fraction of his wisdom.

Then just slay them, no reason to do it that way.

Also, yeah. Just because you forgive him doesn't mean you just forget what happened.

Don't get me wrong, Paarthanax is awesome and the only reason I kill him is to further the Blades quests.

But it's easier killing the evil dragons when I already have some good ones telling me where they're at and helping me beat them.

You're Dovahkiin. Last time I checked, finding dragons wasn't that hard. Maybe that's a gameplay thing, but still.