That seems to be the question many are asking today, but Paarthurnax does not mind. Even back in Skyrim, such a question would not be unfounded. Only those who ventured into the Dwemer ruins or perhaps natives to Markarth would have grown used to these creations. They were an oddity and a marvel still for them there. Here, it appears that many feel the same way.

"It is a Centurion," he explains, patient tone as always. "In my world, elves known as Dwemer could craft them and other marvels. They were more advanced than anyone else in the history of that place, but their arrogance lead to their disappearance. Only their handiwork remained. Ah, but it is fine work indeed to last for so many years."