Battle of the Western Watchtower

The  was a noteworthy battle that took place outside Whiterun between the Whiterun garrison and the dragon Mirmulnir.

The Battle
The battle took place in Whiterun Hold at the Western Watchtower, which was destoryed by Mirmulnir. The battle was lead by Jarl Balgruuf the Greater's housecarl, Irileth. The battle was fought with many men from the Witherun garrison, and also the Dragonborn, equiped with bows and swords. The dragon fought fearicly but was eventually downed and dispatched by the men.

Aftermath
After Mirmulnir was defeated the Dragonborn absorbed his soul, much to the suprise and astonishment of the soldiers. The soldiers proclaim that he must be dragonborn. Irileth, who is skeptical about the theory, told the Dragonborn to report back to the Jarl. On their way back, the Dragonborn heard the call of the Greybeards to High Hrothgar. Jarl Balgruuf explains what it means to be dragonborn to the Dragonborn.