 If the player did not kill Paarthurnax in an earlier side quest , an alternate conclusion is given . The player returns to the summit of the Throat of the World in which Paarthurnax and several other dragons wait . Paarthurnax explains that even though Alduin is defeated , they are in no condition to celebrate for he was once their ally and is still one of their kin . Having asserted his authority over many dragons , Paarthurnax declares that the remainder of the dragons will " submit to his Thu 'um " , suggesting he wants to take Alduin 's place as the leader of the dragons in order to teach them the Way of the Voice . 
