Whiterun
Location from The Elder Scrolls by Bethesda Game Studios
Central trade city of Skyrim built around the ancient fortress Dragonsreach. Ruled by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, Whiterun sits at the crossroads of the province and remains neutral in the civil war.
Also known as: Whiterun, the trade city, Whiterun Hold
What They Know
- Dragonsreach was built to imprison the dragon Numinex and later serves as the Jarl's palace
- Jarl Balgruuf attempts to remain neutral in the civil war between Stormcloaks and Imperials
- The Companions operate from Jorrvaskr, a mead hall built from an overturned longship
- The Dragonborn first reveals their power by absorbing a dragon's soul near Whiterun
- Whiterun sits at the geographic center of Skyrim's road network, making it vital for trade
Connections
- part_of — skyrim
- ruled_by — jarl_balgruuf
- home_of — lydia
- home_of — aela
- home_of — kodlak
- home_of — vilkas
- home_of — farkas
- home_of — nazeem
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