Irileth

"More than one would-be assassin has met his end at the tip of my blade."

- Irileth

Irileth is a Dunmer in and a resident of Whiterun living in Dragonsreach.

Background
Serving as the housecarl of the Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, she pulls a sword as the player first approaches the Jarl. Being early battle comrades, Irileth and Balgruuf agreed that she would be assigned Housecarl. It is known that Irileth is more protective of the Jarl than most Housecarls.

Interactions
Even after the Dragonborn kills Mirmulnir, Irileth remains distrustful of the player but she stills tells him/her that she is glad that they are on their side.

Dragon Rising
When Mirmulnir attacks the Western Watchtower, she asks the Dragonborn to assist her with defending against the dragon. Irileth wields an Steel Sword  and a Long Bow. Offsetting her sword, she uses Sparks for magic attacks and Oakflesh for magical defense. After the dragon is slain, she refuses to involve herself in debating about the player's identity as a Dragonborn; she is simply relieved that the dragon is dead.

Civil War
Siding with the Imperial Legion, the Dragonborn fights alongside Irileth to protect Whiterun from the Stormcloaks. Alternatively, siding with the Stormcloaks means the Dragonborn must fight Irileth along with Balgruuf and several of the Whiterun Guards. After Vignar Gray-Mane becomes Jarl of Whiterun, Irileth, alongside Balgruuf and Proventus, travels to the Blue Palace in Solitude, seeking refuge with Imperial-sympathizer Jarl Elisif the Fair.

Dialogue
If the Dragonborn visits Irileth and the other refugees in Solitude, she speaks of the many dark ways she has dreamt of the Dragonborn's death.

Behind the scenes

 * Irileth, Idesa Sadri, and Dravynea the Stoneweaver are voiced by Lani Minella (English) and Blanche Ravalec (French).

Trivia

 * Irileth is one of two housecarls in the game who isn't a Nord. The other being Rayya, who is the housecarl of the Thane of Falkreath Hold, who is also a Redguard, in the DLC Hearthfire.

Quests

 * Dragon Rising
 * Battle for Whiterun (Stormcloaks)
 * Battle for Whiterun (Imperial)

Appearances


Айрилет Irileth