Winterhold (Skyrim City)

Winterhold is a coastal settlement which is located north in the province of Skyrim. Since experiencing 'The Great Collapse', the city has fallen on hard times economically. Before the catastrophic 'Great Collapse', which many blame on mages at the College of Winterhold, the city was flourishing culturally (due to refugees from Morrowind who, far from burdening the eastern city, had brought with them new ideas, enriching the city's culture and stimulating it's old mercantile spirit), economically and politically. In the past few decades many of the other Jarls of Skyrim have begun to disregard the opinions of the Jarl of Winterhold.

Scholars from all over Tamriel have descended upon the county since it became home to the Ysmir Collective, a library rescued from destruction in the east, and the cornerstone of academic life at the The College of Winterhold. Winterhold is Solitude's, another coastal settlement, ancient rival.

Due to a lack of residences (because of the Great Collapse), the player cannot purchase a house here.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls: Arena
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim