Dengeir of Stuhn

Dengeir of Stuhn is the former Jarl of Falkreath, who now serves the Jarl's Court as Thane. His nephew Siddgeir has taken over the position as Jarl, stating that Dengeir has become too frail in his old age to be Jarl. Dengeir's brother Thadgeir also lives in Falkreath.

When speaking with Dengeir, he comes off as highly suspicious of nearly everyone. In fact, he even suspects his faithful maid, Tekla, of passing off information about him. His story of why he was deposed as Jarl differs radically from his nephew's. He believes he was asked to step down when he took sides with the Stormcloaks and that it was, in fact, an Imperial plot to oust him from his seat of power. Dengeir states that he began noticing that Imperial spies were everywhere amongst the people of Falkreath, keeping tabs on and influencing everyone from the shadows. When Dengeir found out about this, the spies made a few well placed bribes and the next thing he knew, the Nobles were calling for a new Jarl. Siddgeir, who is ever willing to please the Empire, was then named in his place.

Related quests
Dengeir is the source of two miscellaneous quests. Firstly, he needs help in retrieving a note, possibly destined for Imperial hands, from Lod's house. Sometime after completing the first task, Dengeir will ask for help with another. He explains that a nearby grave has been dug up and it is thought to be the work of gravediggers. He states that it was his ancestor, Vighar, who is a vampire and has now been freed of his coffin. He requests assistance in dispatching this foe and saving his families reputation before Vighar's lineage ever be learned.
 * Some Light Theft
 * Kill Vighar the Vampire

Behind the Scenes

 * If following the Stormcloaks quest line, Dengeir will become the Jarl of Falkreath once more.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim