Windhelm (Skyrim)

Windhelm was once the capital of the First Empire, the palace of the Ysgramor dynasty still dominates the center of the Old City of Skyrim. It was sacked during the War of Succession, and again by the Akaviri army of Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal. The Palace of the Kings is one of the few First Empire buildings that remains; it is said to have been the palace of the Ysgramor dynasty.

Today, Windhelm remains the only sizable city in the otherwise determinedly rural Hold of Eastmarch, and serves as a base for Imperial troops guarding the Dunmeth Pass into Morrowind. The house of Hjerim, which is considered to be one of the best house in the game, can be purchased in Windhelm, provided some conditions are met. Here is what it looks like : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gcAWyvzOkA

Civil War
During the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Windhelm was being ruled by Ulfric Stormcloak, who is helping to lead a rebellion against the Empire. Stormcloak believes that his people, the Nords, should be independent, and thus wishes that Skyrim be free to rule its own Destiny.

Segregation
After the eruption of Red Mountain, many Dunmer fled to Windhelm, seat of the Stormcloaks resistance against the Empire of Tamriel. Strongly nationalistic, the Nords of Windhelm ridiculed the Dunmer, forcing them to live sequestered from the other citizens, in what came to be known as the Gray District.

Argonians, too, are sequestered from the predominantly Nord population and are forced to live at the Argonian Assemblage at the city docks. After the mass exodus of Dunmer and Argonian peoples to the city of Windhelm, the citizens became suspicious, worrying that the immigrants would influence or otherwise dilute their culture and so forced them into segregation. Largely, this extreme Behavior was inspired by the political confrontation between the Empire of Tamriel and the rulers of Skyrim-- which amplified this suspicion of outside influence -- rather than blatant racism.

Notable People

 * Idesa Sadri
 * Rolff Stone-Fist
 * Silda the Unseen
 * Suvaris Atheron
 * Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm.
 * Wuunferth the Unliving

Points of Interest

 * Argonian Assemblage
 * Calixto's House of Curiosities
 * Windhelm Stables
 * Hjerim
 * Candlehearth Hall
 * Blacksmith Quarters

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls: Arena
 * The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim