Skyrim

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1. #1Tamriel

   Keys: Tamriel, World, Nirn

   Tamriel is the central continent of NIRN, known as the "Realm of Change" and divided into nine provinces: Black Marsh (Argonia), Cyrodiil, Elsweyr, Hammerfell, High Rock, Morrowind, Skyrim, Summerset Isles, and Valenwood.

   Historical eras include:

   • Dawn Era: Creation of Mundus, mythical origins before linear time.
   • Merethic Era: Arrival of Atmorans (Nords) from Atmora and Aldmer (elves) from Summerset Isles, leading to cultural divergence into modern races like Altmer, Bosmer, and Dunmer.
   • First Era: Expansions and conflicts; Nords conquer Skyrim; Alessia revolts against Ayleids in Cyrodiil, founding the First Empire; Reman Cyrodiil establishes the Second Empire.
   • Second Era: Interregnum after Reman III's assassination; invasions from Akavir; Molag Bal's Planemeld invasion; Three Banners War; Tiber Septim unifies Tamriel, founding the Third Empire.
   • Third Era: Septim Dynasty; Oblivion Crisis ends the line.
   • Fourth Era: Red Mountain eruption weakens Morrowind, leading to Argonian invasion; Mages Guild declines; Thalmor revive Aldmeri Dominion; Great War with Empire; Skyrim civil war and Dragonborn emerges.

   Provinces in the Fourth Era vary in alliances:

   • Imperial: Cyrodiil, High Rock, Skyrim.

   • Aldmeri Dominion: Summerset Isles, Valenwood, parts of Elsweyr.

   • Independent: Black Marsh, Hammerfell, Morrowind, Anequina, Pellitine, Rimmen. Key features: Dense wetlands in Black Marsh; central forests/mountains in Cyrodiil; deserts in Hammerfell; mountains in Skyrim; volcanic Vvardenfell in Morrowind.

   • Third Empire: Septim/Mede Dynasty; Elder Council aids governance; provinces have local autonomy (e.g., kingdoms in High Rock).

   • Aldmeri Dominion: Thalmor-led union of Altmer, Bosmer, Khajiit; root in Second Era, revived in Fourth.

   • An-Xileel: Argonian faction ruling Black Marsh post-Oblivion Crisis.

   • Great Houses: Dunmer organizations in Morrowind (e.g., Hlaalu, Redoran) forming Grand Council.

   Other Continents

   • Atmora: Northern homeland of Nords.
   • Yokuda: Western, sunken origin of Redguards.
   • Akavir: Eastern, home to Kamal, Tsaesci, etc.; source of invasions.
   • Pyandonea: Southern, Maormer (Tropical Elves).
   • Thras: Southwest archipelago of Sload; sank after Thrassian Plague in First Era.
2. #2Skyrim

   Keys: town, cities in Skyrim, cities, Skyrim

   Skyrim, also known as the Old Kingdom, Throat of the World, is the northernmost province of Tamriel, homeland of the hardy Nords—large, frost-resistant men and women who value breath, voice, and thu'um (Storm Voice). Bordered by Morrowind to the east, Cyrodiil to the south, Hammerfell to the southwest, High Rock to the west, and historically linked to Solstheim (now Morrowind territory) to the northeast, Skyrim was originally inhabited by Snow Elves before Atmoran settlers arrived.

   Geography and Environment: Skyrim is rugged and cold, featuring arctic tundra, towering mountains (including five of Tamriel's highest peaks), deep valleys, pine forests, swamps, and volcanic regions. It's vertically structured, with settlements clinging to valleys. The climate is fiercely cold, with harsh winds, but resources abound, including minerals, wildlife, and agriculture like grain and lumber.

   Government and Holds: Ruled by a High King/Queen elected via the Moot of Jarls, Skyrim is divided into nine holds, each governed by a Jarl—a Nord. There's no codified law, but censuses track population. no centralized army beyond hold guards, though Jarls swear fealty to the High King. Symbols include the Jagged Crown (from dragon bones, lost in 1E 369).

   Holds are: The Pale: Dawnstar Falkreath Hold: Falkreath The Reach: Markarth Hjaalmarch: Morthal The Rift: Riften Haafingar: Solitude Whiterun Hold: Whiterun Winterhold Hold: Winterhold Eastmarch: Windhelm

   Skyrim’s economy is fueled by mining, agriculture, and trade, with a rich cultural heritage tied to the Nordic pantheon, ancient magic, and traditions like the Bards College. Despite conflict, Skyrim remains resilient and fiercely proud of its heritage.

   Historically, Skyrim has a violent past of wars against Snow Elves, giants, and dragons. In the Fourth Era, Skyrim faces a civil war between the Imperial Legion and Stormcloaks over independence and religious freedom, alongside the return of dragons led by Alduin, threatening the land's stability.

3. #3Jarls

   Keys: Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl, Elisif the Fair, Skyrim

   Jarl is the official in charge of the local Hold, controlling the local Hold Guard and regulating trade. Each of the nine Holds of Skyrim are governed by a Jarl. The Jarls are largely independent, but they swear fealty to Skyrim's High King.

   High King The High King or High Queen is the leader of Skyrim. The High King or Queen typically inherits the throne by birth and rules for life or until abdication.[citation needed] In the event that no direct heir to the throne exists, a specially convened council of all the Jarls, called the Moot, meet with the express purpose of choosing Skyrim's High King.

   All of the Jarls support one side or another in Skyrim's civil war. Either the Empire or the Stormcloaks. Though there are some who try to remain neutral. Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, for example.

   Jarls:

   Haafingar(Solitude) – Jarl Elisif the Fair. initially Imperial Hjaalmarch(Morthal) – Jarl Idgrod Ravencrone – Imperial The Reach(Markarth) – Jarl Igmund – Imperial Falkreath Hold – Jarl Siddgeir – Imperial Whiterun Hold – Jarl Balgruuf the Greater – Neutral initially, Imperial The Pale(Dawnstar) – Jarl Skald the Elder – Stormcloak The Rift(Riften) – Jarl Laila Law-Giver – Stormcloak Winterhold – Jarl Korir – Stormcloak Eastmarch(Windhelm) – Ulfric Stormcloak – Stormcloak

4. #4Civil War

   Keys: , the Empire, the Stormcloak, The Skyrim Civil War, Civil War

   The Skyrim Civil War, also known as the Stormcloak Rebellion, is an ongoing conflict within the province of Skyrim between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloak faction led by Ulfric Stormcloak. Its roots trace back several years before the death of High King Torygg, with numerous skirmishes escalating into full-scale war after Ulfric killed Torygg in a duel, claiming the right to the throne. This act polarized Skyrim, dividing the province as some Nords saw Ulfric's challenge as an honorable tradition, while others viewed it as a rebellion or coup.

   The conflict's deeper origins lie in the aftermath of the Great War against the Aldmeri Dominion, which ended with the White-Gold Concordat—an agreement banning Talos worship throughout the Empire. Ulfric, a staunch Talos worshipper and Jarl of Windhelm, led a militia to retake the Reach and resist the enforcement of this ban. The Empire, pressured by the Thalmor (the ruling faction of the Aldmeri Dominion), arrested Ulfric after the Markarth Incident. This event convinced many that the Empire had become a puppet of the Dominion, triggering widespread discontent.

   The Stormcloaks seek to restore Skyrim's independence, lift the ban on Talos worship, expel the Thalmor Justiciars, and crown Ulfric as High King. They represent traditional Nord values and see the Empire's concessions to the Thalmor as a threat to their culture and autonomy. Their base is Windhelm, led militarily by Galmar Stone-Fist.

   Opposing them is the Imperial Legion, which aims to keep Skyrim within the Empire’s fold and maintain peace. The Legion accepts the White-Gold Concordat despite widespread resentment, viewing the rebellion as a threat to imperial unity and stability. The Legion is headquartered in Solitude under General Tullius, with Legate Rikke as field commander. Many Empire supporters value the stability and trade ties provided by the Empire and distrust Ulfric’s ambitions.

   Throughout the war, Skyrim’s holds are divided—Stormcloaks control Eastmarch, the Pale, the Rift, and Winterhold, while the Empire holds Falkreath, Haafingar, Hjaalmarch, and the Reach. Whiterun remained initially neutral but eventually sided with the Empire after learning of Ulfric’s attack plans.

   The Thalmor play a significant indirect role. They benefit from ongoing conflict as it weakens both sides and ensure enforcement of the ban on Talos worship, which helped spark the war. Despite grudges against Ulfric, the Thalmor provide indirect aid to prolong the civil war. The Empire, wary of the Thalmor’s influence, sends agents to monitor them.

   Several major battles have occurred, including the siege for control of Whiterun. The civil war continues, with its ultimate outcome undecided, but it deeply shapes Skyrim’s political and social landscape.

5. #5College of Winterhold

   Keys: , Savos Aren, College of Winterhold, The College of Magicians, Augur of Dunlain

   Winterhold College is a mages' guild located in Skyrim. It is a mages' faction similar to the Mages' Guild of Cyrodiil and Morrowind. The college is located in the northern part of the city of Winterhold, in northern Skyrim. Teachers of each magical discipline reside at the college, offering training and various magical goods to guild members. Winterhold College is located north of Winterhold, on a large cliff. A majestic stone bridge spans a giant chasm, at the bottom of which the waves of the Ghost Sea crash, leading to the college building. This bridge seems to hang in the air, its supports destroyed, and it appears to be held up only by magic. Along this bridge, towards the very center of the college courtyard, there are scattered points of focus for magic energies. Such a point resembles a small stone well or pond from which a blue burst of energy emanates. Perhaps they are what keeps the college in its current state.

   The college consists of three interconnected towers: the Halls of Attainment and Countenance, where students and their mentors live and study; the Hall of The Elements, where, from bottom to top, there is a general lecture hall, which also serves as a study room, the Arcanaeum—the college's extensive library—and the Arch-mage's private quarters at the very top.

   The Hall of Attainment is a tower in Winterhold College that houses the private rooms of the students and the master mage Tolfdir.

   The Hall of Countenance is a tower in Winterhold College that serves as the residence of the college's master teachers (except for Tolfdir, whose room is in the Halls of Attainment).

   Beneath the college is Midden, where one of the college members found refuge in a labyrinth of ice tunnels.

   Weather conditions: The college is located in the northernmost part of Skyrim, where the weather is harsher than anywhere else. The entire courtyard is covered with snow and ice. Snowfalls are frequent.

   Key figures you may encounter on the grounds of the College of Magicians:

   Savos Aren is a Dunmer Conjurer and the Arch-Mage of the College of Winterhold.

   The Midden is a dungeon found beneath the College of Winterhold. The Midden, a prison or storage area beneath the College, houses the Atronach Forge, the Augur of Dunlain. The man who would become the Augur of Dunlain was once a gifted Breton student of the college. Though he was undoubtedly brilliant, he was over-zealous in his pursuit of his discipline of magic. Through unknown means, his soul became fused with the energies around the college, resulting in his current state. Since then, the Augur has been known for its wisdom, but the people of the College do not like to talk about it.

   Mirabelle Ervine – Master Wizard Tolfdir – Scholar of Alteration magic Ancano – Not an actual member of the College, but is an advisor from the Thalmor. Brelyna Maryon – Student Onmund – Student J'zargo – Student Nirya – Student Colette Marence – Teacher of the magic of Restoration Faralda – Teacher of the magic of destruction. Drevis Neloren – Teacher of the magic of Illusion Phinis Gestor – Scholar Conjurer Sergius Turrianus – Scholar Enchanter Urag gro-Shub – Librarian and Scholar Arniel Gane – Scholar Enthir – Scholar and Black Market trader

   Wuunferth the Unliving – Formally, he is a member of Winterhold College, but he is not present at the college, as he serves as the court wizard to Ulfric Stormcloak in the city of Windhelm. Therefore, you will not be able to meet him at the college.

6. #6The Thieves Guild

   Keys: Riften, Ratway, Brynjolf, The Thieves Guild, The Thieves Guild in Skyrim, the Ratway of Riften, the Ragged Flagon, The Thieves, Mercer Frey, Nocturnal

   The Thieves Guild is an organization of professional thieves based in Skyrim that provides mutual support for the illegal endeavors of its members and their clients. Based in Skyrim and headquartered in The Ratway beneath the city of Riften, members of the Thieves Guild are renowned for causing trouble in the city and are held largely responsible for the corruption of the city's markets. Members of the guild specialize in stealing objects of varying value or loaning septims to potential entrepreneurs or to help someone pay off their debts, in hopes of a payback. Most citizens view them unfavorably. The guild has an uncanny luck due to certain members striking up a deal with the Daedric Prince Nocturnal to serve as guardians to her temple.

   The guild has a strong hold in politics and law enforcement due to their ability to bribe, intimidate, and extort the officials and guards of any hold by exploiting their greed or by threatening to reveal embarrassing and potentially damning secrets to the public.

   The Ragged Flagon, a tavern in the Ratway of Riften. Only for members of the Thieves Guild and their agents

   members: Brynjolf – Second-in-Command. Male. Nord. Mercer Frey – Guild Master. The head of the guild. Mercer runs his own game. Male. Breton. Delvin Mallory – Senior Member. Gives Small Jobs and Special Jobs, Master Sneak Trainer. Male. Breton. Vex – Senior Member. Gives Small Jobs, Master Lockpicking Trainer. Female. Imperial. Tonilia – Tonilia is a Redguard fence and a member of the Thieves Guild in Riften. Female. Redguard. Sapphire – Member. Female. Nord. Cynric Endell – Former Jailbreaker. Male. Breton. Niruin – Master Archery Trainer. Male. Bosmer. Rune – Member. Male. Imperial. Thrynn – Former Bandit. Male. Nord. Vipir the Fleet – Master Pickpocket Trainer. Male. Nord. Garthar – Member. Male. Nord. Ravyn Imyan – former Morag Tong member. Male. Dunmer. Etienne Rarnis – Member. Male. Breton. Dirge is a gruff Imperial associate of the Thieves Guild in Riften. Male. Nord. Vekel the Man is a Nord bartender and an associate of the Thieves Guild who operates the Ragged Flagon in the Ratway of Riften. Male. Galathil, "The Face Sculptor," is a Bosmer located in the Ragged Flagon. Female. Karliah is a Dunmer thief, a member of the Nightingales and a former member of the Thieves Guild. Female.

7. #7The Dark Brotherhood

   Keys: Astrid, Nazir, Cicero, Sithis, The Dark Brotherhood, the Night Mother, The Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim

   The Dark Brotherhood is an organization of highly trained assassins who carry out assassination contracts. The Dark Brotherhood is called upon by those who wish to utilize their deadly services through a ritual called "The Black Sacrament," although to join the organization, one must be contacted directly. They were once the most feared organization in all of Tamriel, but have lost their reputation over time due to the destruction of multiple sanctuaries across Tamriel. At one point, they were governed by The Five Tenets, which set the ground rules for the Brotherhood, but those tenets have long since been abandoned.

   The Dark Brotherhood has been operating in Tamriel for many Eras, at one time having many clandestine sanctuaries across the Empire. They revere Sithis, the avatar of entropy and chaos, as well as the Night Mother, who is their spiritual leader.

   Members:

   Astrid – The leader of the brotherhood. Nazir – An Redguard member of the brotherhood Cicero – An Imperial jester, Keeper of the Night Mother's coffin. Festus Krex – An elder member of the brotherhood. Babette – A vampire with a child's body. Arnbjorn – A Nord member of the brotherhood. Husband of Astrid, and also a werewolf. Veezara – An Argonian member of the brotherhood. Gabriella – A Dunmer assassin and a member of the brotherhood. Lis – Gabriella's pet spider.

8. #8The Companions

   Keys: The Companions, Aela the Huntress, Whiterun, Farkas, Hircine, Jorrvaskr, werewolves, Kodlak Whitemane, Vilkas, Ysgramor

   The Companions are the warriors guild of Skyrim. It serves a similar function to the Fighters Guild chapters of other regions of Tamriel. Eorlund Gray-Mane, a blacksmith in Whiterun, states that they have been leaderless since Ysgramor. He says that an elder known as Kodlak Whitemane acts as the Harbinger (counselor). The fact that they have no official leader is emphasized by their name.

   Jorrvaskr is the home of the Companions and is located on the eastern side of Whiterun in the Wind District. Jorrvaskr sits at the base of the Skyforge, which is an ancient forge from which special weapons and armor are crafted by Eorlund Gray-Mane. The Skyforge creates the finest steel in Tamriel, which is why Jorrvaskr was erected in this location. The inside serves as both the Companions' lodging and mead hall where they sleep, tell tales of valor, and occasionally fight each other.

   The Companions also have a secret. All members of the Circle are werewolves and, as such, the guild is in constant conflict with a band of werewolf hunters known as the Silver Hand.

   members:

   Kodlak Whitemane - Circle Member; Harbinger Skjor - Circle Member Farkas - Circle Member; Heavy Armor Master Trainer Vilkas - Circle Member; Two-Handed Master Trainer Aela the Huntress - Circle Member; Archery Expert Trainer Njada Stonearm, Nord, - Companion Ria, Imperial Athis, Dunmer Torvar, Nord Vignar ,Gray-Mane Eorlund Gray-Mane - Affiliate (Blacksmith) Tilma the Haggard - Affiliate (Caretaker)

9. #9The College of Bards

   Keys: The College of Bards, Bard, Bards

   The College of Bards is a faction located in Solitude, the guild consists of bards, poets, and orators.

   Members: Viarmo – Headmaster Aia Arria Ataf Bendt – Chef Giraud Gemane – Dean of History Illdi Inge Six Fingers – Dean of Lutes Jorn Pantea Ateia – Master Vocalist

10. #10Dawnstar

    Keys: , Dawnstar

    Dawnstar, one of the nine major cities in Skyrim's province, serves as the capital of the Pale region. It is a bustling trading town producing goods like fish and smithing materials. Situated along the Sea of Ghosts, it acts as a key stop between Windhelm and Solitude. The city's ports facilitate trade from abroad to central Skyrim. Built in a mountainous pocket with paths to the coast, it features watchtowers. Key sites include the Nightcaller Temple (formerly Tower of Dawn) to the south and the Dawnstar Lighthouse guiding ships from the east. Dawnstar hosts two mines: Iron-Breaker Mine for iron and Quicksilver Mine for quicksilver, essential for weapons.

    The city divides into upper and lower levels. The upper level features the main gate to Skyrim's wilderness, leading to areas like Bardmont and Dunstad Grove. Points of interest include the Windpeak Inn, Iron-Breaker Mine, and the White Hall, the jarl's seat of power. The lower level surrounds the bay with homes and trade activities, and paths lead to the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary and lighthouse.

    Traditions

    Emphasizes greeting the sun at dawn, reflecting resilience in the harsh environment.

    Places in Dawnstar: The White Hall Windpeak Inn The Sea Squall Iron-Breaker Mine

    Key figures you may encounter on the grounds of the Dawnstar: Jarl Skald the Elder Bulfrek Jod Madena Frorkmar Banner-Torn Thoring Karita Captain Wayfinder Beitild Stig Salt-Plank Erandur Silus Vesuius Brina Merilis Frida Horik Halfhand Legate Constantius Tituleius Leigelf Rustleif Seren

11. #11Winterhold

    Keys: , Winterhold

    Winterhold is a ruined city and the capital of the hold of the same name, situated on the northern coast of Skyrim, facing the Sea of Ghosts. Once a thriving metropolis rivaling Solitude in power, wealth, and cultural influence, it has deteriorated into a mere shadow of its past due to the catastrophic Great Collapse. The city's core now consists of only a few surviving structures, including the College of Winterhold perched on a freestanding spire of rock, which miraculously escaped destruction. The sole remaining fort in the hold is Fort Kastav, located to the south. Today's Winterhold serves primarily as a haven for mages, with its dwindled population centered around supporting the College; distrustful local Nords often suspect the mages of involvement in the disaster.

    Places in Dawnstar: the Jarl's Longhouse in Winterhold. The Frozen Hearth Inn Birna's Oddments College of Winterhold

    Key figures you may encounter on the grounds of the Winterhold: Korir is the Nord Jarl of Winterhold Assur Thaena Malur Seloth Kraldar Birna Dagur Haran Eirid Kai Wet-Pommel Nelacar Ranmir Thonjolf

12. #12Solitude

    Keys: , Solitude

    Solitude is the largest and most prosperous city of the Haafingar domain in northwestern Skyrim, one of the northernmost cities in Tamriel. Its prosperity is due to its direct access to the main sea routes of the mainland. It is the capital of the domain and the entire province of Skyrim, the jewel of Imperial Skyrim.

    Solitude is located on the eastern coast of the peninsula, on a promontory at the very mouth of the main Skyrim river Karth, which flows into the Sea of Ghosts. Situated on a great stone arch overlooking the mouth of the river and surrounded by the highest peaks of the Haafingar mountain range, Solitude is an impregnable, truly breathtaking stronghold.

    1)The Blue Palace, also called Castle Solitude.

    2)Castle Dour is an Imperial Legion outpost.

    3)The Bards College.

    4)East Empire Company Warehouse is a dock in Skyrim.

    5)The Winking Skeever is an inn located in Solitude. It's owned by an Imperial named Corpulus Vinius.

    6)The Temple of the Divines is the main temple of Skyrim.

    7)Radiant Raiment is a clothing store.

    8)Bits and Pieces is a general store run in Solitude, by Sayma.

    9)Angeline's Aromatics is an alchemical shop. Angeline Morrard is an elderly Breton Skyrim who is the owner of Angeline's Aromatics, in Solitude, which her niece, Vivienne Onis, helps her run. Vivienne Onis is a Breton living in Solitude with her aunt, Angeline Morrard. She is the childhood crush of Sorex Vinius.

    10)The Fletcher is a store in Solitude that primarily sells bows and arrows.

    the rest of the residents:

    Bryling is a Nord Thane of Solitude Irnskar Ironhand is a Nord warrior and the Housecarl of Bryling. Gisli is a Nord noblewoman in Skyrim who lives in Solitude, and the sister of Erikur, a Thane of the city. She strongly dislikes her brother and is often referred to as "Erikur's sister" rather than "Gisli" by others, which angers her. Melaran is an Altmer who serves as the housecarl to Erikur. Evette San is a Nord merchant who lives in Solitude. She sells spiced wine Ahtar is a Redguard warrior. He is Solitude's headsman and head jailor of Castle Dour. Jala is a Nord food. She is living together with Ahtar, with whom she is in a relationship. Vittoria Vici is an Imperial noble residing at her house in the city of Solitude. She is the daughter of Alexia Vici, and the fiancee of Asgeir Snow-Shod. Alexia Vici is an Imperial noblewoman. She is the mother of Vittoria Vici and the aunt of the Emperor Titus Mede II. Aquillius Aeresius is an Imperial citizen. Dervenin is a Bosmer servant of the Daedric Prince Sheogorath, who refers to him as "luggage." Jaree-Ra is an Argonian treasure hunter who works with his sister, Deeja. Jaree-Ra and Deeja are both the leaders of a group of criminals called the Blackblood Marauders. Noster Eagle-Eye is an Imperial beggar living in the streets of Solitude. Gianna is an Imperial chef in Castle Dour. She revered The Gourmet for his culinary prowes. Beirand is a Nord blacksmith running the Solitude Blacksmith in Solitude. He is the husband of Sayma, who owns Bits and Pieces, and the father of Kayd. Heimvar is a Nord blacksmith. He building as the apprentice of Beirand.

13. #13The Blue Palace

    Keys: Falk Firebeard, Castle Solitude, The Blue Palace, Jarl Elisif the Fair

    The Blue Palace, also called Castle Solitude, is located in Solitude, the capital city of Skyrim. Solitude's awe-inspiring landmark is its ornate palace, where the newly appointed Jarl Elisif the Fair resides. It is built on the ruins of the old palace, which was destroyed by a fire. There is only one entrance: from the cloisters at the end of the Avenues District. Through the Receiving Hall is a pair of impressive curved staircases and guards dotted around. Kitchens. A large array of food is stocked here, presided over by Odar, the chef.

    Pelagius Wing. This part of the palace is sealed off and uninhabited, poorly lit and filled with cobwebs, and random low value objects scattered across the wing. This wing is where Pelagius the Mad lived before becoming Emperor and is said to be cursed. Excluding the maids who enter it for cleaning every so often, it is generally avoided by the inhabitants of the palace.

    Jarl's throne room. Atop the curved stairs is the main chamber where Jarl Elisif the Fair resides and listens to the news of the day and any worries her subjects may have. She is guarded by Bolgeir Bearclaw, her Housecarl. She is flanked by Sybille Stentor (Court Wizard), Falk Firebeard (Steward), and two Thanes, Erikur and Bryling.

    Elisif the Fair is the Jarl of Haafingar and the widow of High King Torygg, the last elected High King of Skyrim prior to the Stormcloak Rebellion. While Elisif is the head of court at her palace in Solitude, the provincial capital of Skyrim as a whole alongside being the hold capital of Haafingar, the majority of her courtly duties are handled by her steward, Falk Firebeard. Bolgeir Bearclaw serves as her Housecarl, Sybille Stentor is her Court Wizard, and Bryling and Erikur serve as her Thanes.

    Members: Falk Firebeard is a Nord steward serving and advising Jarl Elisif the Fair of Solitude. His duties keep him in the Blue Palace. Bolgeir Bearclaw is a Nord warrior in Solitude and the Housecarl of Jarl Elisif the Fair. Sybille Stentor is a Breton vampire in The Skyrim who serves as the Court Wizard of the Blue Palace in Solitude. Odar is a Nord cook who works and lives in the Blue Palace in Solitude. Erdi is a Nord maid at the Blue Palace of Solitude. She works alongside Una. Una is a Nord maid working at the Blue Palace in Solitude, along with her fellow maid, Erdi, whom she dislikes.

14. #14Castle Dour

    Keys: General Tullius, Solitude, Castle Dour, Legate Rikke, Emperor's Tower

    Castle Dour is an Imperial Legion outpost in Skyrim that functions in Solitude during the civil war. General Tullius resides within, along with his second in command, Legate Rikke. Together, they command the Imperial forces in Skyrim. It is also home to the barracks for the Solitude hold guards and various Imperial legionnaires.

    Castle Dour Dungeon Those who commit crimes in Solitude or in Haafingar Hold are sent here to serve their sentence.

    Emperor's Tower The Emperor's Tower is a wing of Castle Dour, reserved for the Emperor of Tamriel when visiting Skyrim's capital, Solitude. The tower is lavishly furnished, containing many valuable items. The Solitude Windmill is connected to this wing.

    Members:

    General Tullius is a general of the Imperial Legion and military governor of Skyrim. Tullius is an Imperial originally from Cyrodiil, who has been sent to Skyrim by Emperor Titus Mede II to quell the uprising of the Stormcloaks led by Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm and Eastmarch Hold. Male. Legate Rikke is the chief legate of the Imperial Legion under General Tullius. Rikke is a Nord, and believes strongly that Skyrim should be part of the Empire. Female. Ahtar is a Redguard warrior who can be found in Solitude. He is Solitude's headsman and head jailor of Castle Dour. Male. Gianna is an Imperial chef in Castle Dour. She revered The Gourmet for his culinary prowess. Female.

15. #15The East Empire Company

    Keys: the East Empire Trading Company, The East Empire Company

    The East Empire Company, also known as the East Empire Trading Company, is a powerful, multi-national, "monopolistic mercantilist" trading company in Tamriel, that is controlled by the Empire. The East Empire trading company has holdings in many eastern territories of the Cyrodilic Empire, such as Morrowind, Skyrim and Solstheim. The company owns the East Empire Company Warehouse just outside of Solitude and offices in Windhelm. It has a monopoly over trade in the Eastern Provinces, this is primarily due to the fact that the company is chartered by the Emperor of Tamriel, whose Legions also protect it. East Empire Company Warehouse is a dock in Skyrim that is located in Haafingar hold, at the foot of the city of Solitude. Inside, there are several ships. Gulum-Ei is an Argonian dockworker who works in the East Empire Company Warehouse and helps to process all of the shipments of goods that go in and out of Solitude. Argonian. Male. Snorreid is a Nord employee at the East Empire Company Warehouse in Solitude. Vittoria Vici is an Imperial noble. Female. During waking hours, she works down at the East Empire Company Warehouse, outside of the Solitude walls. More specifically, her job is to manage the shipments of goods for the Company, standing watch in the customs office before the entrance to the warehouse.

    Other members: Orthus Endario is an Imperial entrepreneur in The Skyrim who resides in Windhelm, at the East Empire Company Office on the Windhelm Docks. Razelan is a Redguard East Empire Company businessman. Male. Adelaisa Vendicci is an Imperial member of the East Empire Company. Vendicci can be found inside the East Empire Company office near the docks outside Windhelm. Female.

16. #16Skyrim Taverns

    Keys: Tavern, inn, The Bee and Barb. Candlehearth Hall, The Winking Skeever, booze, Skyrim Taverns, The Bannered Mare, pub

    Skyrim Taverns:

    The Winking Skeever is an inn located in Solitude. It's owned by an Imperial named Corpulus Vinius. Lisette is a Breton bard and can be found in Solitude, inside The Winking Skeever. Female.

    The Bannered Mare, serving as Whiterun's most popular gathering place, functions as a tavern.

    Hulda is a Nord innkeeper and the owner of The Bannered Mare in Whiterun. Mikael is a Nord bard in Whiterun. He tries to gain a reputation for his flirtatious behavior with women, whether or not it is desired Saadia is the alias adopted by the Redguard woman working at The Bannered Mare. Her real name is Iman, once a member of House Suda in Hammerfell.

    The Bee and Barb is an inn located in the city of Riften. It is owned by Talen-Jei and Keerava. Keerava is an Argonian innkeeper. Female. Talen-Jei is an Argonian and one of the proprietors of the Bee and Barb. He has been smitten with Keerava, the bartender, since he first arrived in Riften. Marcurio is an Imperial spellcaster, feisty and sassy. He is very interested in Dwemer culture and technology, though he admits he would like them more were they not constantly trying to kill him.

    Candlehearth Hall is the inn of Windhelm. To the citizens of Windhelm, it is a place of warmth, comfort, and security, where all the troubles of the outside world are drowned away by cold mead. Elda Early-Dawn is a Nord living in Windhelm and is the owner of Candlehearth Hall. Female. Nils is an elderly Nord cook who can often be found working inside Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm. Luaffyn is a Dunmer bard. Female. Adonato Leotelli is an Imperial author residing at Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm.

17. #17Whiterun

    Keys: Whiterun

    Whiterun is the capital city of Whiterun Hold, in the center of Skyrim. In Whiterun, Nords live in the 'traditional' manner: their lives are simple, harsh, and rooted in ancient ideas. Even the city's fortifications—wooden and stone palisade walls and the sheer defensive advantage offered by its position on a large bluff that raises the city above the surrounding tundra—are archaic by contemporary standards. Due to its central location, Whiterun serves as the commercial heart of Skyrim.

    1)Dragonsreach is Whiterun's keep in Skyrim. Visually and politically, it is very much the focal point of the entire city itself.

    2)The Temple of Kynareth is a temple to Kynareth.

    3)Jorrvaskr is the headquarters of the Companions mercenaries.

    4)The Bannered Mare, functions as a tavern and inn.

    5)The Drunken Huntsman is a tavern and hunting shop.

    6)Belethor's General Goods is a merchant's shop

    7)Warmaiden's is a weapons and armor smithy and shop.

    8)Arcadia's Cauldron is an alchemy shop. Arcadia is an Imperial apothecary and an expert alchemist. Female.

    9)Born from the branches of the Eldergleam Tree, the Gildergreen is a tree that stands in the center of Whiterun, near the Temple of Kynareth. Followers of Kynareth revere the plant for its relation to the Eldergleam.

    10)The Hall of the Dead

    11)Honningbrew Meadery.

    Other residents: Carlotta Valentia is an Imperial merchant. Mila Valentia is an Imperial girl. She is the daughter of Carlotta Valentia, and her father is dead Heimskr is a Nord priest and a preacher, who can usually be found in the Wind District of Whiterun, delivering sermons about Talos. He is also an ardent supporter of the Stormcloaks, primarily due to the prohibition of Talos worship imposed by both the Empire and the Dominion. Olava the Feeble is an Elder fortune teller. Ysolda is a Nord. Female. Nazeem is a Redguard citizen. He, along with his wife Ahlam, owns Chillfurrow Farm. During waking hours, he visits the marketplace and inspects the wares on display, while conversing with, and insulting, various merchants. Ahlam is a Redguard healer.

18. #18Dragonsreach

    Keys: Whiterun, Dragonsreach

    Dragonsreach is Whiterun's keep. It was constructed in the ornate wooden style of the great Nord longhouses of ancient days. Visually and politically, it is very much the focal point of the entire city itself and perhaps even Skyrim as a whole. Dragonsreach is situated in the "Cloud District" of Whiterun and, as the name suggests, it is elevated from the rest of the city.

    The Great Hall The Great Hall is the main chamber of the keep and is where the Jarl holds court on his throne beyond the long tables and central fire pit.

    Kitchens Two large tables and an even bigger fireplace are where the Jarl’s servants prepare the feasts of the long table.

    Farengar's Quarters In this laboratory, the Court Wizard Farengar mixes concoctions and conducts research into the mysteries of the dragons' return.

    Great Porch Exit onto the Great Porch if you want an impressive view to the north. According to legend, the dragon Numinex was trapped here.

    Members: Balgruuf the Greater is the Nord Jarl of Whiterun Hold, residing in his great hall, Dragonsreac Proventus Avenicci is Jarl Balgruuf the Greater's Steward. His daughter, Adrianne, runs Warmaiden's, a weapons and armor shop located in the Plains District of Whiterun. Irileth is a Dunmer nightblade. She acts as housecarl to Jarl Balgruuf the Greater. Hrongar is a Nord warrior living in Whiterun. He is the younger brother of Balgruuf the Greater. He often gets into disagreements with the Jarl's steward, Proventus Avenicci. Commander Caius is an Imperial soldier, who resides in the city of Whiterun. He is the captain of the Whiterun Guard. Farengar Secret-Fire, commonly referred to throughout the game as Farengar, serves as the court wizard for Jarl Balgruuf the Greater. Frothar is a Nord child and the eldest son of Balgruuf the Greater. Nelkir is the son of Balgruuf the Greater, Jarl of Whiterun. He mentions that he knows he does not have the same mother as his brother and sister, Frothar and Dagny, information given to him by the Whispering Lady. Dagny is a Nord child found in Dragonsreach. Fianna is a Breton maid in Whiterun who performs menial chores around Dragonsreach. She seems to hold the Jarl, Balgruuf the Greater, in high esteem. Gerda is a Nord maid in Whiterun.

19. #19All temples

    Keys: The Temple of Kynareth, Temple of the Divines, temple

    1)The Temple of the Divines is the main temple of Skyrim. Located in Solitude, it houses shrines to all of the Eight Divines and one empty pedestal where the shrine of Talos, the Ninth Divine, has been removed. Rorlund is a Nord and a high priest of the Temple of the Divines in Solitude. He is the husband of Freir. Freir is a Nord priestess of the Temple of the Divines. Silana Petreia is an Imperial priestess of the Temple of the Divines in Solitude.

    2)The Temple of Kynareth is a temple to Kynareth that is located in Whiterun.

    The temple is typically used as a place of worship and healing. Danica Pure-Spring and her apprentice, Acolyte Jenssen, tend to the sick citizens of Whiterun Hold.

    Danica Pure-Spring is a Nord priestess and healer of Kynareth. Acolyte Jenssen is a Nord priest.

20. #20Palace of the Kings

    Keys: Palace of the Kings

    Palace of the Kings is the palace of Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak. Found in Windhelm, this palace serves as the headquarters for both the Jarl of Eastmarch and the Stormcloak Rebellion. Inside the palace also lies the Windhelm's prison for those who have committed crime on the Eastmarch hold. The Palace is split into four sections that are attached to the main hall, where the Jarls' throne and the banquet table reside. To the left sits the war room, where Galmar Stone-Fist and the other Stormcloaks execute their battle plans. From this room, the Jarl's Quarters and several other bedrooms can be accessed. Off to the right of this room is the kitchen.

    To the left of the kitchen sits the dungeon (which is called Windhelm Barracks). Across from the dungeon is the sleeping quarters for the other inhabitants of the Palace. It bears heavily Gothic features, as is typical for many ancient Nord buildings.

    Members:

    Ulfric Stormcloak, is the Jarl of Windhelm and leader of the Stormcloak rebellion. Ulfric supports Skyrim's independence from the Empire, which he believes has been corrupted by the Aldmeri Dominion and too weak to protect its citizens. Some describe Ulfric as a hero, while others label him an opportunist. A veteran of the Great War, Ulfric's holds deep resentment of the White-Gold Concordat between the Empire and Aldmeri Dominion, particularly the ban of Talos worship.

    Jorleif is the Nord steward of Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak of Windhelm. He is proud to serve Ulfric.

    Galmar Stone-Fist is the Nord second-in-command of the Stormcloaks under Ulfric Stormcloak, as well as Ulfric's housecarl. He commands the Stormcloak army when planning assaults on Imperial cities and forts. Galmar sees that all new recruits are properly outfitted with Stormcloak Armor and have taken the Oath.

    Wuunferth the Unliving is an elderly mage serving as the court-wizard for Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak.

    Sifnar Ironkettle is an elderly cook who works and lives in the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm.

21. #21Stores

    Keys: Warmaiden's, Radiant Raiment, The Fletcher, Belethor's General Goods, Store, Bits and Pieces, The Drunken Huntsman

    1)Radiant Raiment is a clothing store located near the main gate of Solitude. It is owned and operated by Taarie and Endarie, two Altmer sisters. Both women treat every customer with disdain, though Taarie at least makes an effort to be nice.

    2)Bits and Pieces is a general store run in Solitude, by Sayma. It sits across from Angeline's Aromatics. Sayma is a Redguard and the owner of the Bits and Pieces general store in Solitude. Kayd is a Redguard child who can often be found running around with Minette Vinius and Svari in Solitude. He is the son of the Nord blacksmith Beirand and the Redguard Sayma.

    3)The Fletcher is a store in Solitude that primarily sells bows and arrows. It is a shop that is chiefly useful to archers, since fletching is the art of arrow-making. Fihada is a Redguard and the shopkeeper of the Fletcher in Solitude. Jawanan is a Redguard who came from Hammerfell to Skyrim with the hopes to become a fletcher.

    4)The Drunken Huntsman is a tavern and hunting shop. Elrindir is a Bosmer merchant, who owns The Drunken Huntsman with his brother Anoriath. Anoriath is a Bosmer hunter and merchant, and the co-owner of the The Drunken Huntsman. Jenassa is a Dunmer mercenary.

    5)Warmaiden's is a weapons and armor smithy and shop. Adrianne Avenicci is an Imperial blacksmith who owns and operates Warmaiden's. She is the wife and business partner of Ulfberth War-Bear. Ulfberth War-Bear is a Nord merchant.

    6)Belethor's General Goods is a merchant's shop. Belethor is a Breton, who owns the Belethor's General Goods shop. Sigurd is a Nord, who works for Belethor in his shop.

22. #22Windhelm

    Keys: Palace of the Kings, Windhelm

    Windhelm, also known as the City of Kings, is a city located in northeastern Skyrim. It serves as the capital of Eastmarch Hold. It is also the oldest city in Skyrim.

    1)Palace of the Kings is the palace of Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak.

    2)Candlehearth Hall is the inn of Windhelm.

    3)The New Gnisis Cornerclub is a tavern located in the Gray Quarter of Windhelm.

    4)The Temple of Talos.

    5)The Hall of the Dead

    6)Calixto's House of Curiosities is a house in Windhelm, and it serves as a museum of various esoteric items.

    7)Aretino Residence is a house in the city of Windhelm.

    8)Blacksmith Quarters is Oengul War-Anvil's personal residence found in Windhelm.

    9)The White Phial is an alchemy shop.

    10)Sadri's Used Wares is a pawnbroker shop.

    11)Windhelm Marketplace is the local marketplace.

    Other members: Brunwulf Free-Winter is a Nord former soldier Captain Lonely-Gale is a Nord, former sailor, and resident of Windhelm. Kjar is a Nord and a ship captain, at the Windhelm Docks. Sofie is a Nord child, that can be seen walking around Windhelm with a flower basket. She sells flowers and flower baskets as a way to make money to feed herself. Her mother died when Sofie was young and her father was a Stormcloak soldier who was killed in battle. Silda the Unseen is a Nord beggar. Viola Giordano is an Imperial who lives in Windhelm.

23. #23Sex

    Keys: attraction, sexual intercourse, Sex, pleasures

    There is no contraception in Skyrim, as it is a fantasy medieval world. Therefore, characters can easily become pregnant from casual sex. It is possible that there are spells, alchemical potions, or ingredients that help prevent fertilization.

    In general, sex in Skyrim is not common; it is practiced mainly for conception or pleasure, but in some narrow circles it can often be found in various Daedric cults and various mysteries.

    If a character wants to have sex, they will take pregnancy into account, and if the character is not stupid, ignorant, sick, crazy, or insane, they will not take the risk unless they are trying to conceive a child. It is also worth considering the characteristics of the races, for example, Kaji and Orsimer are unlikely to be able to have offspring together due to genetic characteristics. It is worth carefully checking the lore of the ancient scrolls for the possibility of interbreeding between other races.

    Also, many characters are reluctant to have sex with members of other races, especially if they are very specific. For example, the Nords, due to their traditions and beliefs, try to preserve their purity by having children with other Nords, although there are exceptions.

    It is also worth noting that characters can easily refuse sex due to their position or status. For example, if a character is a respected person in certain circles, they will think twice before agreeing to have sex, as it could cost them their position, job, or family. Yes, if the character has a family, they will also consider the consequences for themselves. Although, of course, each character has their own characteristics and preferences, the same applies to appearance. Not every ugly person will find a partner.

    In the harsh world of Skyrim, bandits are capable of raping their victims for carnal pleasure.

    Homosexuality is not widespread in Tamriel, with only a few local cases that few people have heard of.

24. #24Cowgirl

    Keys: sexual intercourse, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, Cowgirl, penis, sex, cowgirl position

    Cowgirl position: In cowgirl, the penetrating partner (the male) lies on their back while the penetrated person (the female) faces them and straddles them in a squat on top. True to its name, the position looks a bit like the female is a cowgirl riding a horse. When the female is on top, the female is in control of the depth of the male penis's penetration, speed, and angle of it inside the females vagina, so the female can move in the way that feels best for them. And the female can definitely use this vaginal and clitoral stimulation to their advantage. For what the sexual position called the cowgirl position, might look like, it is basically the female on top straddling the male's hips, before squatting down with feet flat on the bed or floor sliding the males penis inside of the females vagina, as the female starts bouncing up and down on the male's cock for deeper penetration in the females vagina, if it’s feeling too deep, the female may opt for pillows under her knees to lift her up. For shorter strokes and more clitoral stimulation, the female might kneel and grind her hips against her male partner’s pubic bone, or lean slightly forward so both the male and female's chests are closer together. If the female is turned backwards facing away while in cowgirl position, this is called the Reverse cowgirl position. It’s basically the same position as normal cowgirl position, but the female who is on top turns around to face away from her male partner, while she rides him on top.

25. #25Missionary position

    Keys: Missionary position, sexual intercourse, position, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, penis, sex, missionary

    Missionary position: The missionary position or as it is also known as, the man-on-top position, is a sex position in which, generally, a female lies on her back and a male lies on top of her usually on a bed or on the floor, while they face each other and engage in vaginal intercourse, with the male on top thrusting his penis inside of the females vagina. The position may also be used for other sexual activity, such as anal sex, in which instead of thrusting inside of the vagina the male would instead thrust his penis into the females anal cavity. It is commonly associated with heterosexual sexual activity, but is also used by same-sex couples. The missionary position is often preferred by couples who enjoy the romantic aspects of ample skin-to-skin contact and opportunities to look into each other's eyes and kiss and caress each other. The position is also believed to be a good position for reproduction. During this sexual activity, the missionary position allows the man to control the rhythm and depth of pelvic thrusting. It is also possible for the woman to thrust against him by moving her hips or pushing her feet against the bed, or squeeze him closer with her arms or legs.

26. #26Standing doggy

    Keys: sexual intercourse, position, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, penis, sex, Standing doggy style position

    Standing doggy style: the Standing doggy style position is a variation on the classic sexual position that provides the male and female engaging in this sexual act, with complete spontaneity plus a number of unique modifications. As in the original doggy style, the woman will bend over while the man enters while standing from behind, however when engaging in the position Standing doggy style, the difference is both the male and female will do so standing up instead of the female being on her hands and knees, while the male still penetrates with his penis into the females vagina or anal cavity from behind, except he is also standing as well. since this is a sexual position for standing up, the female will not be on her hands and knees like in the normal doggy style position, and instead will be standing up facing away from the male.

27. #27The classic sexual position

    Keys: sexual intercourse, position, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, Doggy style position, penis, sex

    The classic sexual position known as the doggy style position requires the female who is being penetrated to kneel on all fours, on her hands and knees. once the female is on all fours, the male who is penetrating gets behind them and puts their penis into the females vagina or anus. Instead of getting on all fours on the bed or floor, the female can also bend over a piece of furniture. Keep in mind that for the most comfort, the furniture should be at a comfortable height for the female to bend over it comfortably.

28. #28the original missionary position

    Keys: pussy, position, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, Standing missionary position, penis, sex

    As in the original missionary position, the woman will face towards the male while the male penetrates his penis while both the male and female are both standing facing each other, however the females vagina will be penetrated while standing up instead of laying down on her back, while the male penetrates with his penis into the females vagina from in front while also standing facing the female. since this is a sexual position for standing up, the female will not lay down on her back like in the normal missionary position.

29. #2969 position

    Keys: oral, pussy, position, 69 position, oral sex, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, penis, sex

    69 position: in the 69 position, The man or woman is supposed to Lie down, flat on their back, they're on the bed or on the floor or somewhere where they can lay flat. Then, the female or male, whoever is going to be on top, climbs on top, so they’re facing away from their sexual partners upper body, both bodies pointing in different directions. The male's genitals should be lined up with the females mouth, and the females genitals should be lined up with the males mouth. (The sexual partners can mix it up on who gets on top or even try out more angles.) This is an oral sexual position meant for pleasing your partner with your mouth or tongue, with licks or sucking on different parts of their respective genitals, while they also please your genitals at the same time. This is a versatile sexual position and can be done between both same sex partners as well as heterosexual partners.

30. #30Ballet Dancer position

    Keys: sexual intercourse, position, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, cock, Ballet Dancer position, penis, sex

    Ballet Dancer position: In The Ballet Dancer position, both partners should be standing, With the female lifting up one leg up the side of her sexual partner's side letting him hold on to her thigh. The female should be Standing on one foot, and the male Also standing but the only difference being with both of the male's feet firmly planted on the ground, the male faces his partner and wraps the female's lifted leg around his waist while the male also helps support the female standing on one leg. The male holds the leg that the female's leg is propped up and held firmly with the males hand by the thigh, and then once successfully in this position, the male should begin penetrating his penis into the females vagina. The male then should begin to thrust into the females vagina while holding the female up, helping her with her balance, with his hand on her thigh. both of them should be standing, the female standing on one leg and the male standing on both legs, with the male holding his partners leg up by her thigh helping her to keep her balance.

31. #31blowjob

    Keys: sucking his cock, oral, male, position, oral sex, sexual encounter, fellatio, cock, mouth, sexual, penis, sex, Blowjob, tongue

    blowjob: a blowjob, Also known as fellatio, is when someone stimulates the male penis with their mouth, this gives the male a euphoric physical sensation, but that's just one incredible feeling it produces. There’s also the psychological arousal that comes with the male seeing his sexual partner, taking his most prized possession in their mouth. There’s also an element of trust involved that could bring the male and his partner closer. Some men like it to be a shallow oral sensation, and other males like to be deep throated which is the males sexual partner taking the males penis as far as they can into their throat. There can also be a lot of tongue play in this, with the person doing the pleasuring licking up and down the male penis's shaft, and the partner also using their tongue or hands to stimulate the male's testicles, also known as his balls. Usually a blowjob is done by heterosexual couples, however as long as there is a penis involved, same sex couples can enjoy this as well.

32. #32Cunnilingus

    Keys: oral, cunnilingus, oral sex, pussy, sexual encounter, vagina, mouth, licking her vagina, tongue, female

    Cunnilingus: cunnilingus is an oral sex act involving a person stimulating the vulva of a female's vagina, by using their tongue and lips. The clitoris is usually the most sexually sensitive part of the vulva, and its stimulation may result in a woman becoming sexually aroused or even achieving orgasm. Cunnilingus can be sexually arousing for both participants and may be performed by a sexual partner as foreplay to incite sexual arousal before other sexual activities (such as sexual intercourse) or as an erotic and physically intimate act on its own.

33. #33Thalmor

    Keys: the Aldmeri Dominion, The Third Aldmeri Dominion, the Thalmor

    The Third Aldmeri Dominion, often called the Aldmeri Dominion or Thalmor, is a powerful elven union formed in 4E 29 by radical Altmer supremacists seeking dominance of the Mer races over Men and a revival of Mer supremacy. It aims to recreate the First Aldmeri Dominion and encompasses provinces like Summerset Isles, Valenwood, and Elsweyr (as client states).

    • Formation and Expansion: Emerged during the Oblivion Crisis (4E 1–3), where Thalmor claimed credit for closing Oblivion Gates in elven lands, gaining power after the Crystal Tower's destruction. They allegedly assassinated Potentate Ocato in 4E 10, sparking civil war. By 4E 22, Thalmor seized control, purging non-Mer from Summerset. In 4E 29, they united with Valenwood, then gained Khajiit allegiance by claiming to restore the moons after Void Nights. In 4E 115, Elsweyr's kingdoms became client states. They infiltrated Cyrodiil and Hammerfell, funding rebellions and purging mixed-heritage people.

    • Great War (4E 171–175): Thalmor eliminated Blades agents and demanded tributes, Blades' disbandment, Talos worship ban, and land cessions. Emperor Titus Mede II rejected it, leading to invasions: Cyrodiil sacked, Imperial City atrocities, and Hammerfell offensives. Empire counterattacked at Battle of Red Ring, destroying Dominion forces. Ended with White-Gold Concordat: Talos ban, Hammerfell concessions.

    • War with Hammerfell (post-4E 175–180): Dominion fought Redguards united under Crowns and Forebears; defeated and signed Second Treaty of Stros M'Kai.

    • Skyrim Civil War (4E 201+): Exploited Talos ban to provoke Stormcloak Rebellion, capturing dissenters and interfering indirectly to prolong war.

    Government and Politics

    Ruled by Thalmor council of Altmer supremacists opposing human dominance and Empire. Use Concordat to enforce Talos ban, infiltrating Empire beyond Skyrim. Justiciars investigate and persecute Talos worshippers.

    Religion

    Altmer worship Aedra like Auri-El (Akatosh), Magnus, and Phynaster, rejecting Lorkhan (human god). View Talos worship as heresy against Mer supremacy; ban intensifies Nord resistance, aiding Dominion goals.

    Society and Culture

    Proud Altmer maintain pure heritage on Summerset Isle, seen as civilized founders.

    In Skyrim, Thalmor maintain embassy, patrols, and embassy (Northwatch Keep). Aggressive to Talos questions.

34. #34Faralda

    Keys: Faralda

    Faralda is an Altmer mage who teaches destruction at Winterhold College and guards the college bridge. Her room is located in the Hall of Faces.

    She stands guard at the entrance to the bridge and initially stops all potential students, requiring them to cast a spell as a demonstration of their abilities. Faralda is in a romantic relationship with Sergius Turrianus. However, the Imperian also meets with Nirya, her sworn rival. Faralda will not feel remorse if someone suddenly eliminates Nirya, and she will not hesitate to hire thugs against anyone who dares to steal anything from her chambers. Despite her obvious arrogance, typical of Altmer towards other races, Faralda is nevertheless very polite and formal, and also appreciates humor, which, in her opinion, is so lacking within the cold walls of the college.

    Outwardly, Faralda is a very attractive woman. She has refined, sharp features and high cheekbones. Her skin has a golden hue characteristic of Altmer. She has bright, shining eyes and light red hair tied back in two ponytails. Faralda is dressed in the standard gray robe of a master of the school of destruction.

35. #35Nirya

    Keys: Nirya

    Nirya is an Altmer sorceress residing at Winterhold College. As a student, she harbors animosity toward Faralda, but claims the opposite to be true. Overall, she appears ambitious and very confident in her leadership abilities, often openly criticizing Savos Aren as arch-mage. Her tone becomes flattering and self-promoting if the user suddenly becomes an arch-mage or surpasses Nirya in status.

    Nirya is in a romantic relationship with Sergius Turrianus. However, the Imperian also meets with Faralda, her sworn rival.

    She also displays paranoia towards Faralda, accusing her of jealousy and spreading rumors about her. Faralda herself shows no signs of hostility towards her and does not even acknowledge Nirya's aggression. Nirya can also compete with Faralda for the title of chief wizard. Nirya claims that Faralda is jealous of all her qualities, but Nirya herself will not allow Faralda to reach her heights. In dialogue, she may say something like: "She just feels inferior next to me! Compared to my magical talent, my elegance and poise, my unsurpassed beauty!" From this, we can conclude that Nirya has a very high opinion of herself, as befits a true Altmer.

    When asked about Ancano, Nirya says that she does not trust him, but sees him as handsome.

    Nirya is quite attractive, despite the sour expression that is always on her face. She has delicate features, bright eyes, high cheekbones, a slender chin, and long, straight blond hair combed back. Nirya is dressed in a standard robe. One of her distinguishing features is that she is very short for an Altmer.

36. #36Colette Marence

    Keys: Colette Marence

    Colette Marence is a Breton mage who can be found in the College of Winterhold. Colette is convinced that the other mages of the college look down on her for specializing in Restoration, and is very defensive about her specialization. She complains about them leaving nasty notes on her bed and at work. In reality, none of the members of the board hint at or express contempt for the School of Restoration or any negative opinion about Colette. Outwardly, Colette looks very sweet and pretty. She is a middle-aged woman. She has light hair braided into thin Scandinavian-style plaits hanging down on both sides. Colette has regular features and is dressed in a robe of Restoration magic.

37. #37Brelyna Maryon

    Keys: Brelyna Maryon

    Brelyna Maryon is a Dunmer mystic who is an apprentice at the College of Winterhold, in Winterhold. She resides in the Hall of Attainment, where she has her quarters. Brelyna is a somewhat introverted yet diligent student of the mage arts. Though not as skilled as J'zargo, she is more than capable and is touted as having natural talent, even though she is a bit clumsy with her spells. Having come from a place where expectations were very high for her as a descendant of a line of powerful Telvanni mages, Brelyna enjoys the lack of expectations or peer pressure and gladly focuses on studying at the College at a pace that she is comfortable with.

    She is often polite when spoken to, if a bit shy.

    Brelyna is not fond of talking about herself, particularly her race, but if inquired about the Dunmer's history to Winterhold she will explain that many elves visited the College over the years. She entered the College to study the magical arts away from the excessive expectations of her relatives and acquaintances due to her connection to the House Telvanni.

    She also seems to have an innate fondness for reading books, and can often be found doing so wherever she may be.

    Brelyna is dressed in Apprentice Robes. Like many students, she wears a hood on his head.

    Outwardly, Brelyna is a typical Dunmer, which certainly does not detract from her beauty. She has high cheekbones, delicate features, dark eyes, and hair tied in two pigtails.

38. #38Mirabelle Ervine

    Keys: Mirabelle Ervine

    Mirabelle Ervine is a Breton mage and the Master Wizard of the College of Winterhold. Serving as Master Wizard, she is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the college, as the Arch-Mage's duties often keep him occupied. Among these duties, she greets all new apprentices to the College, giving them complementary robes, showing them their sleeping quarters, and giving them a tour of the entire college, minus the Hall of Countenance.

    Mirabelle is not close to a lot of people other than Savos Aren, the Arch-Mage, but she is respected for the most part by her fellow College members. She is a stern woman and spends most of her time reading in the courtyard

    Serving as Master Wizard, she is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the college, as the Arch-Mage's duties often keep him occupied. Among these duties, she greets all new apprentices to the College, giving them complementary robes, showing them their sleeping quarters, and giving them a tour of the entire college, minus the Hall of Countenance.

    Mirabelle is not close to a lot of people other than Savos Aren, the Arch-Mage, but she is respected for the most part by her fellow College members. She is a stern woman and spends most of her time reading in the courtyard.

    She is highly respected among magicians, and although Savos Aren is formally the leader, she actually works much harder for the College, earning the respect of her colleagues. Many wizards are also convinced that she will soon take the position of Arch-mage.

    Outwardly, Mirabelle is an attractive woman, her face expressing calmness and prudence. She has full lips, a high forehead, and chestnut hair cut to medium length. She is dressed in a standard robe. Her voice is soft, but she herself is a rather reserved person.

39. #39Ancano

    Keys: Ancano

    Ancano is an Altmer mage and agent of the Thalmor who resides at the College of Winterhold, where he serves as an “advisor” or, more accurately, a supervisor to Arch-mage Savos Aren and the other members of the educational institution.

    During the Civil War in Skyrim in 4E 201, the Thalmor has a presence in Skyrim, throughout Western Skyrim. But since the College of Winterhold is a separate entity from the city of Winterhold, the Thalmor intervened, and Ancano was appointed advisor to the Arch-mage, Savos Aren. Ancano's presence at the College is unwelcome, with many students and teachers unhappy, and he, in turn, is in constant conflict with the Master Wizard, Mirabelle Ervin.

    He claims that Thalmor wants to establish cooperation with the College, but the teachers and students do not trust him. Ancano regrets this, saying that the archmage rarely asks him for advice, but hopes that over time they will trust him more. He indignantly dismisses accusations of spying for Thalmor, but his attitude toward the members of the College shows that the role he is forced to play weighs heavily on him. He considers all members of the College to be incompetent and idle, engaged in meaningless “research” and petty squabbles; he has a very low opinion of their abilities and knowledge, as evidenced by his remark: “I am disappointed that I have learned so little during my time here. I had hoped that your scholars would be worthy competitors to my colleagues. Alas, this is not the case.”

    He claims that now that relations between the Dominion and the Empire have entered a period of stability, Thalmor wants only good for Skyrim, wishing to help its inhabitants overcome the transition period and show them the way to a better future.

    If asked, Ancano considers the Psijic Order to be criminals because this powerful organization refuses to submit to Thalmor and, therefore, in his opinion, has placed itself above the law.

    Ancano is dressed in a black robe trimmed with gold. Judging by its appearance, it is the garb of a Thalmor mage. Ancano is quite handsome, even Nirya would admit that if you asked her. He has long white hair and a sly, arrogant expression on his face. As a mage, he is quite capable, as are many high elves.

40. #40Tolfdir

    Keys: Tolfdir

    Tolfdir is an elder Nord mage at the College of Winterhold, where he teaches. An old, wise, and friendly mage, Tolfdir is adept in defensive magic, plus a master of Alteration and a trainer in its use.

    Despite his age and apparently absent-minded nature, Tolfdir is a very powerful mage; Mirabelle Ervine describes him as a preeminent scholar on Alteration and one of the best in Tamriel. He is never boastful, nor does he abuse his influence at the college, and is always glad to pass on his knowledge.

    Tolfdir is a kind and cheerful old man, but somewhat absent-minded, which is why he often loses things. Even at such an advanced age, he rejoices in each day as an opportunity to learn something new: “A new day, a new opportunity to learn something!” He happily shares his knowledge with young mages: “It's always so inspiring to see the younger generation eager for knowledge.” The old teacher is saddened when young people do not appreciate this: “Education is never appreciated until it is needed. Young people don't understand this.” He is very kind to the members of the College and is always ready to support them: “The College will always be on your side, no matter what happens. We always support each other.”

    Outwardly, Tolfdir is a gray-haired elderly man with a medium beard, slicked-back hair, and curious eyes. He wears the robe of a master of the School of Alteration. He has a good-natured voice and personality.

    Interesting facts about Tolfdir: Tolfdir has heterochromia iridum. His right eye is hazel and his left eye is green. He recognizes Talos as a Divine. Tolfdir presumably has a family (children, grandchildren).

41. #41Onmund

    Keys: Onmund

    Onmund is a Nord apprentice who studies at the College of Winterhold. Onmund seems to dislike his family. He states that his parents wanted him to be a farmer or a hunter instead of a mage, and that it "took years of insisting" that becoming a mage is what he really wanted.

    Nordic by birth, he gladly enrolls at the college despite the fact that Nords typically do not trust mages. If the User is a Nord, he will make note of this, and say that he is glad not to be "the only Nord around", referring to being the only Nord student at the College. As with the other two apprentices, Brelyna Maryon and J'zargo, he is overeager about advancing his magical abilities.

    Outwardly, Onmund has typical northern features: light, short hair, an average nose, lips, fair skin, high cheekbones, a strong chin, and a corresponding physique. Onmund wears college student clothing. Like many students, he wears a hood on his head.

    Interesting facts about Onmund: Onmund appears to worship Talos despite the White-Gold Concordat, as he says, "By the Nine!" upon seeing a spectacular view.

42. #42J'zargo

    Keys: J'zargo

    J'zargo is a Khajiit apprentice at the College. A skilled mage, J'zargo is confident to the point of arrogance, offering few words of praise for the work of others. He is highly competitive and strives to be the best of the College's students, using any means available, including theft and reckless experimentation. Despite his great ambition, he has no qualms accepting that he still has a long way to go before becoming a powerful wizard.

    "Oh, yes. J'zargo hopes to find things that will make him a more powerful mage here." ―J'zargo

    J'zargo, as a representative of the Khajiit race, always refers to himself in the third person, replacing any pronouns with his own name.

    He is ambitious by nature, somewhat impatient, loves to compete with others, and aspires to become the Archmage of the Winterhold College. He constantly experiments with spell scrolls, but prefers to give the samples he receives for field testing to others, fearing that the final result will not be what he expected. In addition, J'zargo considers himself one of the great wizards and never misses an opportunity to emphasize his superiority. However, this flaw is compensated for by the Khajiit's gentle and kind nature.

    J'zargo wears the standard robe of a college student. Like many students, he wears a hood on his head. J'zargo has light gray fur with black stripes.

43. #43Urag gro-Shub

    Keys: Urag gro-Shub

    Urag gro-Shub is an Orsimer mage and the librarian of the Arcanaeum at the College of Winterhold in Skyrim. He is known for his strict and stern attitude.

    "You are now in the Arcanaeum, of which I am in charge. You might as well call it my own little plane of Oblivion. Disrupt my Arcanaeum, and I will have you torn apart by angry Atronachs. Now, is there anything I can help you with?" ―Urag gro-Shub

    Urag takes his work as the librarian in the Arcanaeum very seriously, he shows this when he says, "I better not see you treating any of these books poorly, are we clear?"

    Urag gro-Shub is an orc mage, which is rare for orcs, at least in Skyrim. In addition, Urag is the librarian of the Arcanaeum at the College of Winterhold, which is rare for all of Tamriel. He takes his duties seriously and fiercely guards research materials, which makes him terribly grumpy. He collects rare books and trades less valuable ones. He is clean, despite the habits of his race, and very careful with everything in his possession.

    Urag wears the orange robe of a master wizard.

    He looks like an elderly green orc with a gray beard. His gray hair is tied back in a ponytail, although it is clear that the top of his head is completely bald, like a monk's.

44. #44Enthir

    Keys: Enthir

    Enthir is a Bosmer sorcerer and merchant found at the College of Winterhold, and has connections to the Thieves Guild in Skyrim.

    "I've been known to handle items of questionable interest from time to time and I'll see what I can do." ―Enthir

    Enthir presents himself as a rather shady figure: he calls himself the "guy that can do things." He can usually be found either in the Hall of Attainment on the second floor toward the northwest in his room or at The Frozen Hearth in Winterhold.

    TThe reason for his constant trips outside the college is that Enthir is a merchant of all kinds of goods, including those that are prohibited at the college. He goes to the city to meet with one of his main suppliers, Birna.

    As mentioned above, Enthir can often be seen in Winterhold, where he goes every night under the cover of invisibility, bypassing the rules of the College. He goes to Birna, who is one of his suppliers, and discusses the terms of the deals with her. Also, while within the walls of the College, Enthir often communicates with Arniel Gane, who, despite disliking the merchant, is forced to regularly resort to his services to find various unusual items necessary for his research. At times, in addition to Arniel, Enthir also communicates with Faralda, trying to find out from them rumors about the return of dragons. It seems that this situation even suits the seasoned businessman, so the mage is happy about the return of the winged reptiles, seeing in this an opportunity to get rich.

    At first glance, Enthir appears to be a cunning and calculating businessman who thinks only of his own benefit. But this Bosmer, who is practical to the point of cynicism, at least always keeps his word, has some moral principles, and can also be a good friend who values friendship and loyalty.

    Enthir is dressed in the standard robe of a college student. He has an elongated face with a sharp chin and other sharp features. He has brown hair, a mohawk, combed to the left side.

    Interesting facts about Enthir:

    He was close friends with Gallus Desidenius, the former guildmaster of the Thieves Guild.

    Apparently, he is the author of the book “The Falmer: A Study,” written under the female pseudonym Ursa Uthrax. If this is indeed true, then in years past, Enthir devoted a great deal of time to studying the culture of the snow elves, and also traveled extensively, including to the depths of the Blackreach, where he lost many friends.

45. #45Sergius Turrianus

    Keys: Sergius Turrianus

    Sergius Turrianus is an Imperial enchanter working and living at the College of Winterhold. Sergius Turrianus teaches Enchanting at the expert-level.

    It is unclear how, but this Imperian is romantically involved with Nirya and Faralda, two attractive women who not only compete with each other, but whose involvement in this love triangle only intensifies the antagonism between them.

    Sergius wears the orange robe of a master sorcerer. He comes from the Empire and looks like a bald adult man with pronounced nasolabial folds, but he is not elderly.

    "I think we could blow up half of Eastmarch, and people would still come to us for enchantments." ―Sergius Turrianus

46. #46Arniel Gane

    Keys: Arniel Gane

    Arniel Gane is a Breton mage and senior member of the College of Winterhold and a researcher of peculiar magics. He wears Adept Robes of Alteration.

    Arniel Gane is quite gifted and skilled. He began to show an aptitude for magic in early childhood.

    Since childhood, he dreamed of finding out where the Dwemer had disappeared to. “This story just overwhelmed me,” he says of his work. After entering the College, he was able to focus entirely on his research.

    He leads an excavation at the tomb of Saarthal and will hope to experiment with Kagrenac's tools, the latter of which he is highly secretive of. Arniel is located in the first room on the right on the second floor of the Hall of Attainment.

    Judging by his extraordinary dedication to his research, he looks like an elderly man with tired eyes, but not like an old man. He has only a few strands of hair left on his temples, and the rest of his head has long been bald.

    "I don't think anyone here truly understands how useful my work will be." ―Arniel Gane

47. #47Drevis Neloren

    Keys: Drevis Neloren

    Drevis Neloren is a Dunmer mage at the College of Winterhold. Drevis is a master trainer in the art of illusion magic. He is often found in either the Hall of Countenance or in The Arcanaeum. He, like Tolfdir, holds and leads lectures, which are held in the Hall of the Elements.

    Drevis is dressed in the robes of a master of illusion. He has gray hair combed back, dark eyes, sharp features, and gray skin.

    "Confound it all. I was quite sure I was invisible, or at least transparent." ―Drevis Neloren, when told he can be seen

48. #48Phinis Gestor

    Keys: Phinis Gestor

    Phinis Gestor is a Breton, an expert in the field of sorcery, residing in Winterhold College. He practices necromancy, as it is not prohibited in Skyrim. He is a teacher of the “Sorcery” skill at the “Expert” level.

    He wears the robes of a wizard expert. Phinis Gestor is a grown man with a stern gaze, dark stubble along his jawline, and a bald head, except for his temples.

    "There are few places where one can pursue my type of work without fear of persecution." ―Phinis Gestor

49. #49Redguard

    Keys: Redguard

    The Redguards are a race of men who hail from the lost continent of Yokuda and now reside primarily in the province of Hammerfell. Due to their swift and decisive conquest of Hammerfell, the Redguards are renowned as the most naturally gifted warriors in Tamriel. Their ferocity and versatility is also manifested in their personality, which lends itself to why they are most effective as scouts and in small units as opposed to being deployed as rank and file soldiers. They are masterful smiths, and are capable of making armor out of enchanted porcelain.

    The Redguards' innate agility and high level of endurance allows them to excel in any activity that demands sustained effort, most notably combat. They are generally average in height, with a well-muscled and sturdy physique. They possess a hardy constitution which allows them to resist poison. In appearance, the Redguards' skin tone can range from light brown to black, while their hair texture ranges from thick and wavy to tightly curled and wiry.

    The Redguard culture is martial by nature. Every man, woman and child is schooled in the art of war and combat from a very young age. This would explain why they have never truly been defeated by any invading force since their arrival in Tamriel. Despite the schism in their culture that produced the Crown and Forebear factions, the Redguards of Hammerfell have proven time and again that they are more than capable of putting their differences aside for the sake of their lives and culture.[source?] Redguards have an affinity towards horses with breeds such as the yokudan charger.

    Redguard clothing is diverse, differing by which district they hail from. however they share one common appearance: they tend to be light, long and flowing to tolerate the desert's heat. This style has also been carried into their weaponry. This form of dress was first developed in yokuda. It is claimed that the redguards of rihad go about naked. The people roaming the Alik'r favor lightweight leather clothing and face coverings to cope with the harsh climate.

50. #50Savos Aren

    Keys: Savos Aren

    Savos Aren is a Dunmer Conjurer and the Arch-Mage of the College of Winterhold. When he was an apprentice, he was the only survivor of an expedition to Labyrinthian where he and other mages from the College encountered Morokei.

    "What you learn here will last you a lifetime – several, if you're talented." ―Savos Aren

    Not much is known about Savos' early years, but from talking to him, it becomes clear that he is at least a hundred years old, as he recalls being a college student when the island of Artaeum disappeared about 100 years before the current events. Labyrinthian expedition At some point, when Aren was an apprentice, he followed an ill-fated group of mages through Labyrinthian, led by the Arch-Mage's favorite pupil, Atmah. The trip resulted in the deaths of everyone present except Savos. In an attempt to seal away the dragon priest Morokei permanently, he forced two of the surviving mages to remain behind, magically enthralled and forced to maintain a barrier around the dragon priest to keep him restrained.

    As Arch-Mage Savos returned to the college and eventually earned the title of Arch-Mage, leading the other mages with an air that suggested that he believed that everything would eventually work itself out. Most of the arch-mage's duties are performed by Mirabelle Ervine, and some members of the college believe that it is time for a change in leadership, seeing Mirabelle as the most likely candidate. Despite this, Savos Aren enjoys well-deserved authority.

    Savos wears an arch-mage's robe, which differs from a normal robe in that it is covered with a voluminous gray apron trimmed with beige fur, which tapers at the bottom to form an inverted triangle. The arch-mage's robe also has a thick gray hood that covers the arch-mage's head. Savos has gray skin, narrow dark red eyes, sharp features, a mustache, and a narrow beard tied in a knot at the end. Savos is quite aloof and prefers to spend time alone in his chambers on the top floor of the central tower.

    Interesting facts about Savos Aren:

    According to Aren himself, he was a student at the college back when his mentor, the archmage, was a member of the Psijic Order, from which we can conclude that Savos is at least two hundred years old.

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