Can you let Paarthurnax live?

Yes, you can spare Paarthurnax in Skyrim, but it means choosing between the Blades and the Greybeards' favor; spare him, and the Blades won't help you, but keep the Greybeards as allies and continue to learn from him, though mods like "The Paarthurnax Dilemma" can help resolve the conflict, allowing you to maintain good standing with both factions.
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Do I really have to kill Paarthurnax?

You don't have to kill Paarthurnax. And the solution is probably not what you're thinking. Do the Blades quest to the point where you're given the quest to kill him. Now, instead of just ignoring the quest and leaving the Blades quest line unfulfilled, just postpone it.
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Is it better to be born good or to overcome Paarthurnax?

``Is it better to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?'' -Paarthurnax. (Skyrim)
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Can I get rid of the kill Paarthurnax quest?

If you haven't completed the main quest when you receive the Paarthurnax quest, it is automatically removed from your quest log when you do complete the main quest. It will only reappear if you kill him later on. It can be stuck in your log if you first receive it after completing the main quest.
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Does it matter if I talk to Paarthurnax, Arngeir or Esbern?

Doesn't matter. They all tell you the same thing to point you to your next objective.
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Is Killing Paarthurnax canon?

Because the questline is given to you and if you don't kill Paar you FAIL the questline. The only way to complete it is by killing him and because of this you do understand that it's actually canon.
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Can you tame Paarthurnax?

NOTE: You cannot tame all dragons; especially powerful dragons (Paarthurnax, Alduin, and most “named dragons” for example) will resist the effects of this shout.
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Can you 100 Skyrim without killing Paarthurnax?

This quest is optional; it does not need to be completed in order to finish the main quest.
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Can I kill Delphine instead of Paarthurnax?

Because Delphine and Esbern are always essential characters and cannot die it is not possible to kill them to protect Paarthurnax. However, it is not necessary. While you can implicitly decline this quest and make it disappear from your active quests, you may still kill Paarthurnax at any later time.
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Can you still kill Paarthurnax after the main quest?

The quest Paarthurnax is removed from the quest log after you defeat Alduin. However, the Blades still want you to kill him, if you want to get more quests from them you have to do it. Killing Paarthurnax stops you from getting quests from the Greybeards.
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What does "born good" really mean?

Born Good is a philosophical concept suggesting that humans are innately good and possess an inherent moral sense at birth.
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Can Paarthurnax be trusted?

Paarthurnax can be trusted because he was already ruling over mortals. He literally renounced that and helped the ancient nords. That's like someone having a gun to your head and then giving it to you. You can be fairly certain they don't want to kill you.
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Why does Paarthurnax say krosis?

When Paarthurnax, Odahviing and tamed dragons engage in discussion with the Dragonborn, they tend to say "Krosis" to reflect a negative emotion that cannot be remedied, similar to the human phrases "too bad," "alas" or "what a shame." For example, when Paarthurnax is asked about Dragonrend he says, "But I do not know ...
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Will the Greybeards hate you if you kill Paarthurnax?

Killing Paarthurnax will also anger the Greybeards, and they'll revoke the player's status as an honorary member. While they won't become immediately hostile, they may attack the player if they try to remove anything from its halls.
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Do you have to kill Paarthurnax to platinum in Skyrim?

No. Finishing the blades quests is not required for any achievement. I have personally never killed the partysnax and yet have also obtained all achievements, so I can vouch for this.
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Should I kill Paarthurnax on Reddit?

If you don't kill Paarthurnax, the Blades will refuse to have any more dealings with you. This will prevent you from finishing (or starting) the Rebuilding the Blades quest, as well as the radiant dragon hunts that open up after that.
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Who can't be killed in Skyrim?

Essential followers in Skyrim cannot be killed, making them valuable companions in tough battles. Characters like Aela the Huntress, Barbas the talking dog, and Cicero offer unique skills and immortality, making them powerful assets to any player's journey.
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Should you side with Blades or Greybeards?

If you want more shouts then side with the Greybeards. If you want an army and abilities to fight dragons better, the Blades. Honestly, Parthurnax is one of my favorite characters, but the Greybeards telling you where to get shouts is useless, you can just go into Nordic Ruins and get them yourself.
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Which is better, Paarthurnax?

"What is better - to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?" - Paarthurnax, Skyrim.
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What is the Paarthurnax Dilemma?

This mod is a simple, yet badly needed modification to the post-MQ quest the Blades give you to kill Paarthurnax. Approach the quest as usual. Listen to the Greybeards and Paarthurnax. Should you decide to spare his life, return to Delphine or Esbern and explain it to them.
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Is Paarthurnax immortal?

Despite dragons being immortal, Paarthurnax shows clear signs of great age, including tattered skin on his wings and tail, broken and chipped horns and chin-spikes, dulled color in his skin and eyes, and several teeth missing.
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Is Paarthurnax related to Alduin?

Paarthurnax acted as the lieutenant of Alduin, his older brother, during the Dragon War, purportedly committing many atrocities in the process. During this time, he taught other dovah how to become masters of the thu'um. Eventually, Paarthurnax rebelled against Alduin and instead taught mortals how to use the thu'um.
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Can you ride Paarthurnax in Skyrim?

Certain named Dragons cannot be tamed (Alduin, Sahloknir, Paarthurnax, Durnehviir, and the Skeletal Dragon in Labyrinthian).
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Why did Paarthurnax turn good?

Somewhere along the line he learned of the Way of the Voice, and realised the incredible power that it had. Being a dragon, he is drawn to power, and he sought to Master the Way; and in doing so, became a pacifist.
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Can you use Bend Will on Paarthurnax?

Trivia. This shout can be used on Odahviing, but not Alduin, Paarthurnax, Durnehviir,DG the Skeletal Dragon, Vulthuryol, VoslaarumDG and Naaslaarum,DG or the nameless dragons at Skuldafn.
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