What is a new hand touches the beacon?

"A new hand touches the beacon" is a phrase that is often said by a character in the video game Skyrim, when the player character approaches the Jarl's palace in the game's opening sequence. The phrase is meant to signify that a new hero has arrived in the land of Skyrim, and sets the stage for the player's epic adventure in the game.

The "beacon" in question is a large, glowing symbol on the wall of the palace, which serves as a sort of ceremonial torch that is lit to herald the arrival of a new hero. When the player approaches the beacon, they trigger a scripted event in which the character of the Jarl's steward comes out to greet them and invite them into the palace.

While the phrase "a new hand touches the beacon" is specific to Skyrim, it has since become a popular meme in gaming culture, and is often used as a reference to signify the beginning of a new adventure or quest.