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- "Battle-Born is a name out of legend, sung in the songs of old and heard in deeds of valor for a hundred generations. 'For Clan Battle-Born!' they cry in the mead halls. 'First into the fray and last to quit their ale!'"
- ―Olfrid Battle-Born[src]
Clan Battle-Born is a non-joinable faction in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is one of the two major clans in Whiterun and has a feud with Clan Gray-Mane.
Background[]
House of Clan Battle-Born
Clan Battle-Born is one of the oldest clans in Skyrim and shares a heritage of great warriors. Both the Gray-Manes and the Battle-Borns can trace their lineage back to Ysgramor and the Five Hundred Companions.[1] In contemporary times, they are considered one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Whiterun, with titles[2] and strong ties to the Imperial Legion.[3]
They reside in their clan house in the Wind District within Whiterun's walls. They also own a highly profitable farm outside Whiterun.
The Battle-Borns were once "fast friends" with the Grey-Manes, another old clan in Whiterun, before the civil war began. However, they are now bitter enemies, with the Battle-Borns loyal to the Empire, and the Gray-Manes supporting the Stormcloaks. Olfrid Battle-Born believes that the Gray-Manes detest his family because they envy their wealth.[2]
Characters[]
- Alfhild Battle-Born
- Bergritte Battle-Born
- Idolaf Battle-Born
- Jon Battle-Born
- Lars Battle-Born
- Olfrid Battle-Born
Trivia[]
- According to the Creation Kit, Idolaf and Alfhild are married and have Lars as a common son, despite being listed as siblings.
- According to the Creation Kit, Jon is actually the son of Idolaf with Bergritte; not Olfrid and Bergritte.
References[]
- ↑ Dialogue with Vignar Gray-Mane
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dialogue with Olfrid Battle-Born
- ↑ Imperial Missive (Battle-Born)