Igmund

"Forsworn have troubled the Reach for far too long. I intend to deal with them."

- Jarl Igmund

Igmund is the Nordic Jarl of The Reach. He resides in Understone Keep. He strongly supports the Empire and peace with the Thalmor. From Igmund, it is learned that the Markarth Incident started the Stormcloak rebellion. He severed his ties with Ulfric Stormcloak after the Third Aldmeri Dominion threatened the Reach with war.

When compared with other Jarls, Igmund is the least worried Jarl about the dragons, because Markarth is made entirely out of stone, due to being built into the side of the mountain.

Recover Hrolfdir's Shield
Jarl Igmund asks for the retrieval of his father's long lost shield.

Civil War
If the Stormcloaks are sided with during the Civil War, Igmund will be replaced by Thongvor Silver-Blood as Jarl of Markarth. Igmund can then be found in the basement of the Blue Palace in Solitude, along with the other replaced Jarls, stewards and housecarls.

Season Unending
If the Empire is sided with after the quest Season Unending, Igmund will regain his throne as Jarl of Markarth. Thongvor Silver-Blood and his steward will be moved to the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm along with the other replaced Jarls, Stewards, and Housecarls.

Becoming Thane of Markarth
After retrieving his father's shield, helping five citizens, and killing groups of Forsworn around the Reach, Igmund will grant the Dragonborn permission to purchase Vlindrel Hall, along with the Blade of the Reach and the title of Thane.

Related quests

 * Becoming Thane of Markarth
 * Recover Hrolfdir's Shield

Quotes

 * "I don't like talking to someone who holds their honor so cheaply." —When exiled
 * "What do you want? Haven't you done enough damage to Markarth?" —When exiled
 * "Stormcloaks have taken the Reach, but we'll return. The Empire will bring order." —When exiled

Trivia

 * Raerek, his steward, is also his uncle.
 * Inside the Jarl's quarters, there will be a plate with Dog Meat on it, suggesting the Jarl eats his own dogs.
 * Igmund is voiced by Paul Ganus. Voice Cast (Skyrim)