- Not to be confused with Thorygg Sun-Killer or Rorygg.
High King Torygg was the Jarl of Solitude and High King of Skyrim until his death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak in 4E 201. He was the husband of Jarl Elisif, the current Jarl of Solitude.
Background[]
Ascension and reign[]
Before his ascension to the throne, Torygg's father, Istlod, was High King for nearly twenty-five years. Upon Istlod's death, the Moot elected Torygg High King of Skyrim. Torygg was said by some to have a close connection with the Empire,[1] and praised them frequently.[2] Despite this, he had a great respect for Ulfric Stormcloak and might have seceded from the Empire if Ulfric had merely asked.[3]
Torygg was crowned High King after the signing of the White-Gold Concordat,[3] and would reign over Skyrim until his death at the hands of Ulfric Stormcloak, in 4E 201.[3][4] Since he was never publicly vocal regarding the controversy of the White-Gold Concordat, he was considered a traitor to Skyrim by some of his subjects.[5][6]
Fate[]
- "I faced him fearlessly - my fate inescapable, yet my honor is unstained - can Ulfric say the same?"
- ―High King Torygg[src]
In 4E 201, Torygg was slain by Ulfric Stormcloak, Jarl of Windhelm and Eastmarch Hold, in a challenge. Torygg was honor-bound to accept this and agreed to the challenge, but was completely unprepared for Ulfric's Unrelenting Force Shout due to Ulfric having trained in the use of the Thu'um with The Greybeards.[3] Opinions on what transpired differ greatly, however.
According to Ulfric, he used the power of the Thu'um to shout Torygg to the ground and then finished him with his sword[4] in front of the entire court.[3] Others, Torygg included,[7] say he was shouted to death by Ulfric's Thu'um.[8][3][9][10][11] Ulfric and his supporters maintain that it was a formal one-on-one duel in the "Old Nord Way" and thus should not be considered murder,[12] whereas others in Skyrim believe it was murder.[13]
Marriage[]
Torygg was married to Elisif the Fair, who took up the position of Jarl of Solitude after his death. The position of High King is still in dispute and awaits the Moot's decision as Elisif and Ulfric vie for the position due to the Skyrim Civil War.
Political views[]
Through dialogue with his former court members and Elisif, the Dragonborn discovers he respected Ulfric Stormcloak. Sybille Stentor even states that Torygg might have stood up against the Empire if Ulfric had asked him to.[3]
The reason Torygg never declared independence of his own vary. Torygg was aware that the trade with the Empire provided Skyrim with food and resources which its people needed. He likewise believed the Aldmeri Dominion could not be defeated by Skyrim alone, and that many Nords were part of the Imperial Legions. Most notably was Torygg being unwilling to let the Empire that Tiber Septim founded fall apart.[3]
After his death, he is still respected by Imperial loyalists. To Stormcloaks and proud Talos worshippers however, Torygg is viewed as a puppet king of the Empire who betrayed them for the Empire's good graces and money.[14][6] They celebrate Torygg's death in the duel against Ulfric Stormcloak as a symbol of rebellion against what they consider the corruption of the Empire and the Thalmor.[5]
Interactions[]
Sovngarde[]
Torygg makes a minor appearance in Sovngarde at the end of the main quest line. Here, the Dragonborn can briefly speak to him, where he tells them that he faced Ulfric knowing that he would most certainly die but maintains that his honor at least is unstained. He also speaks of his regret that his wife was left alone and widowed after his death.
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. He also wears a pair of Cuffed Boots and a Gold and Ruby Circlet for a crown.
Bugs[]
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- PC Torygg may not appear anywhere in Sovngarde.
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Dialogue with Beirand
- ↑ Dialogue with Sayma
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Dialogue with Sybille Stentor
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dialogue with Ulfric Stormcloak
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nords Arise!
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dialogue with Stormcloak Commanders
- ↑ Dialogue with Torygg
- ↑ Dialogue with Hold Guards
- ↑ Loading Screens (Skyrim)
- ↑ Dialogue with Elisif the Fair
- ↑ Dialogue with General Tullius
- ↑ Dialogue with Roggvir
- ↑ Dialogue with Proventus Avenicci
- ↑ Dialogue of Gerdur
| Jarl of Solitude | ||
|---|---|---|
| Istlod | 4E ??? – 4E 201 | Elisif the Fair |
| ← | → | |
| High King of Skyrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Istlod | 4E ??? – 4E 201 | Unknown |
| ← | → | |