Torygg

"I faced him fearlessly - my fate inescapable, yet my honor is unstained - can Ulfric say the same?"

- Torygg

Torygg was the Jarl of Solitude and High King of Skyrim prior to the events of.

Ascension and reign
Before his ascension to the throne, Torygg's father, Istlod, was High King for nearly 25 years. Upon Istlod's death, the Moot elected to make Torygg High King of Skyrim, however this was more of a ceremonial confirmation rather than an actual vote. High King Torygg would reign over Skyrim until his death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak in 4E 201.

Fate
In 4E 201, Torygg was killed by Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm, in a challenge over the leadership of Skyrim. According to Ulfric, he used the power of the Thu'um to shout Torygg to the ground and then finished him with his sword in front of the entire court.

Ulfric and his supporters maintain it was a formal one-on-one duel in the "Old Nord Way", whereas many others in Skyrim, such as General Tullius, believe it was murder and that Ulfric shouted him to pieces.

Marriage
Torygg was married to Elisif the Fair, who after his death, took up the position of Jarl of Solitude. The vacant position of High King is still disputed however and awaits the Moot's decision.

Political views
Through dialogue with his former court members and Elisif, it's discovered he respected Ulfric Stormcloak. Sybille Stentor even stated that he might have stood up against the Empire if Ulfric had asked him to. Even after his death, he is still respected by both Imperial loyalists and Stormcloaks.

Sovngarde
Torygg makes a minor appearance in Sovngarde at the end of the main quest line. Here, the Dragonborn can briefly speak to him.

Quotes

 * "When Ulfric Stormcloak, with savage Shout, sent me here, my sole regret was fair Elisif, left forlorn and weeping."
 * "I faced him fearlessly - my fate inescapable, yet my honor is unstained - can Ulfric say the same?"

Equipment

 * The unique apparel worn by Torygg is called Embroidered Garments. They are unobtainable via normal means. However, his Steel Sword is pickpocketable when he is met in Sovngarde.