Axe of Whiterun

 is a semi-unique weapon found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

This weapon is one of several Thane weapons awarded after becoming Thane of the respective hold.

Properties
All of the weapons properties except the name are randomly generated.

Attributes

 * Material - Can range from Iron to Daedric.


 * Type - May be a war axe or a battle axe.


 * Enchantment

Appearance
The weapons appearance matches that of a generic weapon of the same type and material. The weapon will also bear a colored glow and pattern appropriate to the enchantment.

Acquisition
The Axe of Whiterun is awarded by the Jarl of Whiterun, Balgruuf the Greater after becoming an honorary Thane. To become Thane the following conditions must be met:


 * Completion of Dragon Rising

Smithing
This weapon is semi-unique and may not be crafted, however an identical version can be crafted with the generic material and a matching enchantment applied. The weapon may also be titled with the same name during enchanting.

The upgrade material is dependant on the material that the weapon was generated with.

Trivia

 * This weapon is used to serve as the badge of office for the Thane of Whiterun.
 * If a reload is performed and the weapon is retrieved again, it will be the same. This means that there are unknown factors determining what weapon is generated. At higher levels iron is surprisingly the material of the weapon.

Bugs

 * Sometimes the weapon granted is not a blade but a mace. However it's still called the "Blade" of Haafingar.
 * It is possible to pickpocket this weapon from Jarl Balgruuf before hand, but upon completing the quest afterwards the weapon is 'given' to you as normal, removing it from wherever you may have had it stored and placing it into your inventory, leaving you with only one copy of the weapon and also leaving it marked as stolen, in which you can get arrested and lose the axe.
 * In addition, if the loft upgrade has been bought for the house, giving you the weapon display plaque, and you had this weapon mounted there when it is removed and placed back into your inventory, the plaque will be both empty, and no longer interactable upon your return.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim