Irileth

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

―Irileth

Irileth is a Dunmer and a resident of Whiterun living in Dragonsreach. She acts as housecarl to Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, and rarely leaves his side. She assists the Dragonborn in their first battle against a dragon, Mirmulnir. She is encountered again later, as ally or enemy, during the Civil War questline.

Background

Being early battle comrades, Irileth and Balgruuf agreed that she would be assigned as his Housecarl. It is known that Irileth is more protective of the Jarl than most Housecarls.

Personality

Irilith is very serious about her job and her loyalty to Balgruuf. Even after the Dragonborn kills Mirmulnir, Irileth remains distrustful of them, though she still tells them that she is glad that they are on her side. She doesn't seem to care much about Skyrim's traditions or tales; after Mirmulnir 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.

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.

Interactions

Dragon Rising

When Mirmulnir attacks the Western Watchtower, she asks the Dragonborn to assist her with defending against the dragon.

Civil War

See also: Battle for Whiterun (Imperial)

See also: Battle for Whiterun (Stormcloaks)

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, as well as Balgruuf and Proventus, travels to the Blue Palace in Solitude, seeking refuge with Imperial-sympathizer Jarl Elisif the Fair.

Combat

Irileth wields a steel sword and a long bow. She can also use Sparks, and Oakflesh for magical defense.

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 three housecarls in the game who isn't a Nord. The others are Faleen, the Redguard housecarl of Jarl Igmund of Markarth, and Rayya, also a Redguard, who is the housecarl of the Thane of Falkreath Hold in the Hearthfire add-on.

Appearances

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