Jurgen Windcaller

"My disciples still follow the difficult path - the Way of the Voice is neither wide, nor easy. But if you stray from wisdom then to Sovngarde you will not return."

- Jurgen Windcaller

Jurgen Windcaller was a Nord chieftain and hero from the First Era who was believed to be the mightiest of all the Tongues. He was the founder of The Greybeards.

The Way of the Voice
After a disastrous battle at Red Mountain where his army was annihilated, he spent seven years pondering the meaning of his defeat. He finally came to the conclusion that the gods had punished the Nords for their arrogant and blasphemous misuse of the Thu'um. Following this revelation, Jurgen developed a pacifist creed called the Way of the Voice that preached the Thu'um should only be used for the worship and glory of the gods rather than martial exploits. After he converted to pacifism he became known as Jurgen the Calm.

Mastery
His philosophy prevailed, largely due to his unshakable mastery of the Voice. His victory was sealed in a legendary confrontation, where The Calm is said to have "swallowed the Shouts" of seventeen Tongues of the militant school for three days until his opponents all lay exhausted. These Tongues later became his disciples.

Greybeards
It was after this confrontation he founded the Greybeards, a monastic order dedicated to mastering the Way of the Voice. He also built High Hrothgar, located near the peak of Throat of the World, which served as the monastery where the Greybeards meditated and perfected their voice.

Death
It is unknown when or how Jurgen Windcaller died, but he was buried in Ustengrav along with some of his possessions, including his horn.

The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller
During The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller, the Dragonborn is required to retrieve Jurgen's horn from Ustengrav.

Sovngarde
Jurgen can be met in Hall of Valor during Sovngarde.

Quotes

 * "Fate drives you, but you follow your own path. Choose wisely, lest you wander into evil."

Trivia

 * After collecting the horn, if one returns to the Tomb, they can activate it and will receive a Dragon soul.