Palace of the Kings

 is the palace of Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Found in Windhelm, The Palace of the Kings serves as the headquarters for the Stormcloaks. The court-wizard, Wuunferth the Unliving, teaches Common-level Destruction here.

History
Historically, it is the oldest building in Windhelm and quite possibly all of Skyrim. It served as the Castle of Ysgramor and his dynasty until it ended.

Architectural design
The Palace is split into four sections, which are attached to the main hall, where the Jarls' throne and the banquet table reside. To the right rests 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 access. Off to the right of this room is the kitchen. To the left of the kitchen sits the dungeon. Across from the dungeon resides the sleeping quarters for the other inhabitants of the Palace, including the chambers of Wuunferth, where an Arcane Enchanter can be found.

Civil War
This castle is the headquarters of Jarl Ulfric, leader of the Stormcloaks. After the end of the civil war, if the Dragonborn supports the Imperial Legion, the Jarls that were removed from power are moved in the Palace.

Blood on the Ice
The Dragonborn access the Palace in search of Ulfric's Steward, who offers clues on the whereabouts of the Butcher. After the Wheelstone is obtained and Wuunferth the Unliving accused, he is imprisoned in the dungeons of the Palace.

Related Quests

 * Joining the Stormcloaks

Characters

 * Sifnar Ironkettle
 * Ulfric Stormcloak
 * Wuunferth the Unliving

Bugs

 * If you side with the stormcloaks and get a peace treaty, the Jarl of Riften and her steward will treat you like you took Riften for the imperials. The same is true if you join them and exchange the reach for the rift.
 * If you side with the Imperial Legion, after recapturing Windhelm, most of the rebellious Jarls and some of their allies are moved to this castle (Probably so the imperials can keep an eye of them) howether, they sometimes react as if they were still in their city.