Why are you captured in Skyrim?

Your character was caught coming in to Skyrim from one of the other provinces. Because several Stormcloak soldiers and Ulfric himself were also crossing the border, they captured all of you, including a horse thief who also just happened to be there.
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Why are you captured at the start of Skyrim?

You were caught in an imperial ambush accidentally when trying to cross the border and they mistook you are a rebel.
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Why did the Dragonborn get captured?

That put aside though, for the sake of this theory we're assuming that the Dragonborn came from Cyrodiil and was captured for illegally crossing the border, and then imprisoned in Fort Neugrad.
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What happens if you don't pick a side in Skyrim?

There aren't many other repercussions of not choosing between Stormcloaks or Imperials except for losing out on each side's unique armors and other quest rewards.
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Was the Dragonborn trying to leave or enter Skyrim?

Was the Dragonborn crossing INTO Skyrim, or OUT of it? In that famous scene at the start of the game, we're informed by Ralof that we were trying to cross the border before being caught.
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What The Hell Is Skyrim All About Anyway?

What is the purpose of the Dragonborn in Skyrim?

The Nords believe Dragonborn represent the end of all of Skyrim's foes. Nord tales likewise tell of Dragonborn of old who were great and powerful Dragonslayers, a belief which the Blades of the Fourth Era also believe to be the reason why the old Akaviri Dragonguard came to serve the Dragonborn.
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How did the Dragonborn come to be?

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids.
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What happens if you get caught in Skyrim?

The next guard you run in to, even if it's the same guard, will arrest you. Once you're taken to jail, you have the option of paying off your bounty right then. If you do so, you are released. If you refuse to pay the bounty, you then have the option of escaping your cell or serving your prison term.
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Can you become a vampire after refusing Skyrim?

Later during the Dawnguard questline, you will have the opportunity to become a vampire again during the Chasing Echoes quest. This is helpful if you change your mind after refusing Harkon.
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Do guards ever stop pursuing you in Skyrim?

Just do a crime in another hold, go to jail and you can rest and it will override the guards pursuing you.
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Why did Alduin save Dragonborn?

It's an accident, he doesn't intend to. There are theories that a god or gods, presumably Akatosh, influenced events to save the dragonborn. There are also theories that Alduin attacked Helgen because he could sense the dragonborn was there, and wanted to kill you, ironically saving you instead.
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Why was the Dragonborn in Helgen?

You crossed the border near an Imperial Ambush that was set to capture Ulfric and his men. You, alongside a horse thief were found at the scene of the crime, and after two days or more of horseback riding on that same cart, you were relocated to Helgen.
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Why was Ulfric executed in helgen?

They did it in little Helgen for two reasons; It was the closest and they didn't want something like a stormcloak raiding party to attack and free Ulfric., and the Imperials wanted to execute him in a tiny who-cares village as an insult.
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Who tries to execute you in Skyrim?

The Stormcloaks try to kill you in the beginning too... - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Can my house be robbed in Skyrim?

2) And yes, it can be robbed, like for your wife or assist people being peoplenapped by bad guys that you normally fighting daily on the Skyrim land.
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Who sends assassins after you in Skyrim?

the Dark Brotherhood sends assassins after me all the time. lol must be his first (and last) day on the job! I had thugs sent after me for petty lacerny - must've stolen 100 coins worth of misc crap, must've cost them more to send people after me! Considering I looted their corpses I didn't lose anything =D.
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Will Serana cure her vampirism?

Depending on your relationship with Serana, she may immediately agree to cure vampirism or tell you that she needs to think about this. In the second case, you will have to skip a few hours/days and talk to her again, after which she will agree. But before she goes to the alchemist, choose the kindest dialogue options.
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What's better, Dawnguard or Vampire Lord?

Overall, the physical rewards (weapons, etc) are better if you choose Dawnguard. However, you cannot regularly use the powerful Vampire Lord form until after you've completed the main questline, or else the Dawnguard members will not accept you.
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What happens to Serana if you side with Harkon?

Serana is a pure-blood Vampire and follower who accompanies you throughout the Dawnguard questline. Her father is the vampire Lord Harkon. No matter which side you choose she still helps you.
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Can your spouse get kidnapped in Skyrim?

Kidnapped for Ransom is a quest available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Dragonborn's spouse is kidnapped and held for ransom by Rochelle the Red and her bandits.
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How do you not get caught in Skyrim?

When your sneak level goes up, you can move quicker (and in more of a constant manner, not having to stop every half a step) without being detected. Around 40-50 sneak (about where I'm at at the moment) you can sneak up to a person at full (sneaking) speed, be touching them and still not be detected.
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What are the worst crimes in Skyrim?

Skyrim's Worst Crimes Bring The Biggest Bounties

Murder is the most prominent, and carries a bounty of 1000 gold. Guards will also attempt an arrest on sight, and if players refuse to pay or go to prison, they will attack.
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Can dragonborns breed with humans?

Draconic Ancestry

Although dragonborn of different ancestries could interbreed between them, it was generally believed that dragonborn could not breed with members of different humanoid species.
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What is the lifespan of a Dragonborn?

Age: Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.
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Which God created the Dragonborn?

Also known as the Dragon God of Time, Akatosh is responsible for the creation of both dragons and Dragonborn – all of these individuals have a piece of Akatosh's soul within them.
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