How are Oblivion and Skyrim connected?

Skyrim is actually a direct sequel to Oblivion though, so Oblivion's plot is relevant to Skyrim's. But it's pretty much guaranteed that you won't have to play Oblivion to understand Skyrim's story because of how much Bethesda wants to appeal to new players.
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Is anyone from Oblivion in Skyrim?

One of the most notable Skyrim characters carried over from Oblivion probably is the Champion of Cyrodiil/Sheogorath (player character in TES IV: Oblivion, Sheogorath in the end of the 'Shivering Isles' expansion for Oblivion and Skyrim):
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What is the timeline between Oblivion and Skyrim?

To date, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the latest entry in the franchise (chronologically speaking). The game takes place a good 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and the world has changed significantly.
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Are you a dragonborn in Oblivion?

You do not play as another Dragonborn in the series, and in fact, other than Miraak in the Dragonborn DLC for Skyrim, never meet one in the series.
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Is Oblivion set in Skyrim?

TES: Oblivion is set during Oblivion Crisis, 3E 433. TES: Skyrim is set in 4E 201, about 200 years after Oblivion Crisis.
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Is Skyrim 200 years after Oblivion?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim followed in November 2011 to critical acclaim. The game is not a direct sequel to its predecessor, Oblivion, but instead takes place 200 years later, in Tamriel's land of Skyrim.
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Is Cicero from Skyrim in Oblivion?

Cicero, from the three brothers as seen in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was an imperial who regularly travelled to cheydinhal for 'business'. On the 4E 186, Cicero (jester from Skyrim) arrived at the Cheydinhal sanctuary of the dark brotherhood.
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Is Oblivion in the same universe as Skyrim?

Yes. For example the oblivion crisis from TES4 Oblivion sets up the events of TES5 Skyrim 200 years later. However the games connect together in really weird ways thanks to player choices and sometimes seperate and mutually exclusive outcomes coexisting at the same time.
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Are dragons mentioned in Oblivion?

There are no dragons in Oblivian accept for Marten Septim's apotheosis at the end, which was such a great spoiler for me, that I quit playing it.
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Are there Nords in Oblivion?

Nords are a playable race for the Hero of Kvatch in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
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Which is harder Oblivion or Skyrim?

Oblivion is much more similar to traditional Elder Scrolls games rather than the newer modern RPG style that Skyrim adopted. The combat is much more difficult and the quests don't hold the player's hand as much as Skyrim does. Some of the quests really require the player to engage in the lore of the game.
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What happened to the Dark Brotherhood between Oblivion and Skyrim?

In the 200 years between the events of the previous game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Skyrim, the Dark Brotherhood was almost entirely wiped out, leaving the few remaining members to unsuccessfully pick up the pieces.
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Should I play Oblivion or Skyrim first?

You should definitely play the elder scrolls Oblivion first, it will allow you to “get used to Tamriel”, as well as that Oblivion is set before Skyrim and you don't want Oblivion spoilers in Skyrim.
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Did any Oblivion Gates open in Skyrim?

During the Oblivion Crisis, it's pretty much implied that Gates appeared pretty much everywhere, though if you mean Skyrim the game, no, Oblivion Gates were not possible in that time because the barrier between Oblivion and Mundus was a lot more strong.
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Who is Dragonborn in Oblivion?

Martin Septim, an Imperial Dragonborn and last of the Septim dynasty of emperors. He sacrificed himself and the Amulet of Kings in order to beat back Mehrunes Dagon and permanently seal the gates to Oblivion in 3E 433.
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Is Talos a God in Oblivion?

Upon his death, he is believed to have ascended to godhood as the most important Hero-God of Mankind. The Talos Cult has since then been included in the Eight Divines of the Imperial Cult, and is largely followed by members in the Imperial Legion.
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Is Martin a Dragonborn in Oblivion?

martin turned into a dragon, essentially becoming the avatar of akatosh, at the end of oblivion. that pretty much proves he is dragonborn.
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Am I the Dragonborn in Skyrim?

It's pretty clear from the quests in the game that you are born as a Dragonborn, but the powers come in two parts: learning the Dragon Language (Words of Power) for shouts, and having Dragon Souls to unlock them.
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Was the emperor in Oblivion Dragonborn?

Emperor Tiber Septim, also called Hjalti Early-Beard, General Talos Stormcrown, the Red King, and Ysmir, was a Dragonborn and the first Emperor of the Septim Empire.
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Is daedra from Oblivion?

Daedra are a race featured in the Elder Scrolls series. They are powerful supernatural entities that inhabit the planes of Oblivion. Although they are generally not bound to the physical world, they were capable of manifesting within the mortal plane of Mundus.
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What Skyrim did better than Oblivion?

Combat was arguably the weakest part of every Elder Scrolls title until Skyrim brought many changes to the series. Oblivion might have made combat skill-based, but Skyrim put much more emphasis on combat feedback. Dual-Wielding is a big reason why Skyrim's combat feels so much better than past games.
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Why is Elder Scrolls 4 called Oblivion?

Why is Elder scrolls IV called Oblivion when it takes place in Cyrodiil, because Elder scrolls III and V were named after the place they were played in. Because the entire plotline is about Oblivion (hell).
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Should you let Cicero live Skyrim?

If you let Cicero live, he will join you once again after the Dark Brotherhood main quest is completed. You can use him as a follower, and he will be available in the new Dark Brotherhood sanctuary located at Dawnstar. To be fair, he is a really strong follower, so it is wise to let him live.
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What race is Sheogorath in Oblivion?

Sheogorath is one of the many prominent Daedric Princes in the culture of the Khajiit people. In the Khajiit myth of creation, Sheogorath is called "Sheggorath." He is known as the Skooma Cat in Elsweyr.
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Why did Astrid betray the Dark Brotherhood?

However, it turns out that Astrid, fearing that her leadership of the Dark Brotherhood was threatened by the Dragonborn being the new Listener for the Night Mother, betrays them and reports the assassination attempt to the Penitus Oculatus and Maro himself, in return for amnesty and protection of the Dark Brotherhood.
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