Brina Merilis

"I wasn't born in Skyrim, but when I served in the Legion this land became my home."

- Brina Merilis Brina Merilis is a resident of Dawnstar. She can be found inside her house, and possibly in The White Hall, if certain quest requirements are fulfilled on the Imperial Quest Line in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Her housecarl, Horik Halfhand, accompanies her around town.

Background
Brina is a retired legate of the Imperial Legion. She was once renowned throughout the Legion for her leadership and her tactical ability. She is a stern woman who tolerates no foolishness from those under her command. She does have a warm side that sometimes shows, but this is rarely seen due to the Civil War.

If the Dragonborn speaks to Frida, the town alchemist, she will say that she remembers Brina growing up, and wasn't at all surprised when she joined the Legion. But upon speaking to Brina, she says that she's not from Skyrim. This could mean that both Brina and Frida are not from Skyrim, but from Cyrodiil.

Interactions
Brina can replace Skald the Elder as Jarl of Dawnstar, if the Dragonborn sides with the Imperial Legion during the Civil War. If she becomes the Jarl during Season Unending, and the Dragonborn later retakes The Pale for the Stormcloaks, she and Horik will be exiled to The Winking Skeever in Solitude.

She can also be assisted during Becoming Thane, as a citizen to assist.