Unfortunately he's not in his prime, so all his scales certainly show his age. They're battered and worn from a lifetime of living in the harsh climate of Skyrim, and there are plenty of scars that have been dug in deep from various fights and incidents. That's to say nothing of the state of his wings.

"Paarthurnax," he answers patiently, nodding again. "There are those who refer to me simply as 'Paar', if that would help. I believe it was Colin who started such a thing."