The Greybeards

An ancient and honored people (assumed to be Nords) who dwell primarily in High Hrothgar, which is located on the highest mountain peak in Skyrim: the Throat of the World. They are led by Arngeir. As absolute masters of thu'um, or "the Voice", they live in absolute silence in order to better attune themselves to the voice of the sky. When they speak, storms brew above High Hrothgar, and people are forced to evacuate due to the imminent danger of avalanches.

"An order of philosopher monks who are masters of the Way of the Voice, the Greybeards live in silent isolation atop Skyrim’s largest mountain." (Bethesda Blog http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/2011/09/27/a-star-studded-cast/)

They are confirmed as appearing in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. When they discover your existence, in the words of Todd Howard, game developer: "they shout out your name (Dovahkiin), and it rumbles through the world, and the mountains shake, such is their power". The last time that they spoke was when they announced the greatness of Tiber Septim.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim