To add some details here are some facts about Skyrim.
It is based in the empire of Tamriel Which was founded by Tiber Septim and began the third era.
Skyrim is based in the fourth era which began after the Oblivion crisis.
Talos worship (or Tiber Septim) is outlawed by the White-Gold concordant.
Skyrim takes place 200 years after Oblivion the longest time gap between any Elder scroll game.
For the second time you take an Elder scroll into your possession (1st was in Oblivions Thief's guild).
You are Dovakiin (Dragonborn) and the only one capable of absorbing Dragon souls.
The civil war is between the Imperials and the Stormcloaks.
There is a Nirnroot farm.
You can become a Werewolf.
The game has a return of Shadowmere and Lucian Lachance.
This game is one of the best ever released therefore earning a 99.2% rating the highest score of any game to-date on Annihilation Games.