Captain Lonely-Gale

"Fair winds and calm seas. That's an old sailor's parting."

- Captain Lonely-Gale

Captain Lonely-Gale is a Nord, former sailor and resident of Windhelm.

Background
The citizens continue to use the honorific "Captain" because he was the captain of a ship before he retired. He lost his family and is somewhat despondent, although friendly and helpful with advice about things to do in Windhelm.

Trivia

 * Captain Lonely-Gale seems to have attracted some unwanted romantic attention from Viola Giordano, the town's busybody. She can be overheard asking the Captain if 'he has considered her invitation.' The Captain hastily replies no and Viola asks if 'it is too soon.' Lonely-Gale then replies 'Yes, that must be it. My wife left me not too long ago.' Viola then apologizes and walks away.
 * Another conversation between the two can also be overheard in which Viola urges him to reconsider, quoting a Nord proverb "if you lose a lover, find another one". Lonely-Gale then angrily points out that he didn't just lose a lover, but that his wife.
 * The Captain's frustration with Viola can also be seen in this occasional greeting the player with "Did Viola send you to bother me?"
 * In the Skyrim Strategy Guide, it says that Captain Lonely-Gale is supposed to become Steward to Brunwulf Free-Winter after Windhelm has fallen to Imperial control, although this never happens. Strangely, he also has dialogue lines expressing admiration and support for Ulfric Stormcloak.
 * Though it does not happen, in the Creation Kit, Lonely-Gale is indeed in the Steward faction, and will offer unique dialogue after the Battle of Windhelm (i.e. he can be asked why he thinks Brunwulf chose him to be Steward and if he truly believes the war is over) if the game is modded so that Jorleif is exiled somewhere. Even in the normal game, after the Battle of Windhelm, Lonely-Gale will offer friendly dialogue to the player ("Good to have you by my side, friend, I need reliable people around").

Appearances


Kapitän Einsam-Sturm