U.S. publication Game Informer’s running a cryptic cover of the Elder Scrolls V for its latest issue, and salivating Skyrim fans have already gone to the trouble of translating the mysterious text for our consumption.
For those unaware, the issue itself promises heaps of screenshots and info on the fantasy RPG, alongside fresh details on the new Silent Hill game.
Check out the translation below. It’s all very ominous stuff, but consider our curiosity well and truly piqued.
DOVAHKIIN DOVAHKIIN / NAAL OK ZIN LOS VAHRIIN / WAH DEIN VOKUL MAHFAERAAK AHST VAAL / AHRK FIN NOROK PAAL GRAAN / FOD NUST HON ZINDRO ZIN / DOVAHKIIN FAH HIN KOGAAN MU DRAAL/
AHRK FIN KEL LOST PRODAH / DO VED VIING KO FIN KRAH / TOL FOD ZEYMAH WIN KEIN MEYZ FUNDEIN / ALDUIN FEYN DO JUN / KRUZIIK VOKUN STAADNAU / VOTH AAN BAHLOK WAH DIIVON FIN LEIN
DRAGONBORN DRAGONBORN / BY HIS HONOR IS SWORN / TO KEEP EVIL FOREVER AT BAY / AND THE FIERCEST ROUT / WHEN THEY HEAR TRIUMPH’S HONOR / DRAGONBORN FOR YOUR BLESSING WE PRAY/
AND THE SCROLLS HAVE FORTOLD / OF BLACK WINGS IN THE COLD / THAT WHEN BROTHERS WAGE WAR COME UNFURLED / ALDUIN BANE OF KINGS / ANCIENT SHADOW UNBOUND / WITH A HUNGERY TO SWALLOW THE WORLD
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is scheduled for release on PS3, PC and Xbox 360 on November 11, 2011.