Whiterun (city)

Whiterun

Whiterun is the most centrally located of the 9 Holds in Skyrim, named for the fortress city in the eastern part of its plains and just northwest of the massive Throat of the World, the highest mountain in all Tamriel. This area containing Whiterun and High Hrothgar used to be referred to as the "Imperial City of Skyrim", before it underwent several acts of chaos, including a dynastic feud, attacks by Hörme bandits and frost trolls, and a series of annihilating winters of alternating floods, droughts, and fires. A self-proclaimed priestess of Lorkhan, Jsashe the Witch-Queen, controls the county and the local witches' coven. It is interesting to note that the local giant population seems to use the tundra outside Whiterun as a pasture of sorts for their mammoth herds.

When first approached, a city guard will stop players at the gate and say, "The city is closed with the dragons about." There are a few options: offer him news about the dragon attack at Helgen, bribe him with 56 gold, or intimidate him by asking him to stand aside.

Quests Main Side

NPCs of Interest Adrianne Avenicci Anoriath Arcadia Belethor Carlotta Valentia Elrindir Eorlund Gray-Mane Farengar Secret-Fire Fralia Gray-Mane Hulda Ulfberth War-Bear

Trainers Aela the Huntress (Archery: Expert) Amren (One-Handed: Journeyman) Arcadia (Alchemy: Expert) Athis (One-Handed: Expert) Danica Pure-Spring (Restoration: Master) Eorlund Gray-Mane (Smithing: Master) Farkas (Heavy Armor: Master) Njade Stonearm (Block: Expert) Vilkas (Two-Handed: Master)

Followers Aela the Huntress Athis Farkas Jenassa Lydia Njada Stonearm Ria Torvar Uthgerd the Unbroken Vilkas

Marriage Prospects Aela the Huntress Athis Farkas Jenassa Lydia Njada Stonearm Ria Torvar Uthgerd the Unbroken Ysolda

Crafting Alchemy Labs (2) Arcane Enchanter Blacksmith Forge Grindstones (2) Skyforge Smelter Tanning Rack Workbench

Special Objects Business Ledger Civil War: Map of Skyrim Shrine of Arkay Shrine of Kynareth Shrine of Talos

Skill Books The Black Arrow, v2 (Archery) Before the Ages of Man (Illusion) Biography of the Wolf Queen (Speech) Death Blow of Abernanit (Block) Enchanter's Primer (Enchanting) Hallgerd's Tale (Heavy Armor) Herbalist's Guide to Skyrim (Alchemy) Song of Hrormir (Two-Handed) Withershins (Restoration)

Houses for Sale Breezehome

Gallery

Whiterun Tundra

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