Volkihar Clan (Dawnguard)

Lord Harkon, leader of the Volkihar Clan

For other uses, see Volkihar Clan.

The Volkihar Clan are a faction of vampires, led by Lord Harkon, the main antagonist in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard.

They reside in a large fortress that rests on a secluded island in the Sea of Ghosts, known as Castle Volkihar. If the Dragonborn joins the Volkihar Vampires, the castle can be used as a home. If they side with the Dawnguard, however, the Dawnguard will storm the castle and wipe out the clan.

History

The bloodline began with Lord Harkon after he pledged himself to the Daedric Prince Molag Bal, and in his name, he sacrificed thousands of innocents. In return, Molag Bal granted him immortality by turning him and his entire family into pure-blood vampires. They went on to become the progenitors of the clan.

Hierarchy

• Harkon is the lord of the Volkihar Clan.
• Once Lord Harkon is defeated, the Dragonborn (if they are a Vampire Lord) becomes the new lord of the Vampires. If the Dragonborn is not a vampire, the title should transfer to Valerica.
• Harkon and his family are technically royalty, even if the kingdom in which they reign is no more.
• Vingalmo and Orthjolf are Harkon's advisors, and the highest-ranking members of the court outside of the royal family.

Members

• Feran Sadri – The castle's resident alchemist and quest giver.
• Fura Bloodmouth – A vampire warrior, Two-Handed master trainer, and quest giver.
• CuSith – A Death Hound pet and potential follower.
• Garan Marethi – Senior member of Harkon's court and quest giver.
• Garmr – A Death Hound pet and potential follower.
• Hestla – Resident castle blacksmith and arms merchant. Former member of the Companions.
• Harkon – Ancient pure-blood vampire and lord of the castle.
• Lokil – Encountered inside Dimhollow Crypt‎, killed by the Dragonborn.
• Malkus – High-ranking member encountered at Forebears' Holdout.
• Modhna – Low ranking member of Harkon's court.
• Namasur – Low ranking member of Harkon's court.
• Orthjolf – Senior member of Harkon's court vying for the throne. Rival of Vingalmo.
• Rargal Thrallmaster – Overseer of the vampire thralls and cattle kept in the castle dungeon.
• Ronthil – Apprentice to Feran Sadri, General goods merchant and Adept Speech trainer.
• Salonia Caelia – Low ranking member of Harkon's court. Lacky to Vingalmo.
• Serana – Estranged daughter of Harkon and Valerica.
• Stalf – Low ranking member of Harkon's court. Lacky to Orthjolf.
• Valerica – Mother of Serana and wife of Harkon.
• Vingalmo – Senior member of Harkon's court vying for the throne. Rival of Orthjolf. Also a quest giver.
• Watchman – Gatekeeper of Castle Volkihar.

Trivia

• In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the book Immortal Blood places the Volkihar Clan in eastern Skyrim, while Castle Volkihar is actually located in the Sea of Ghosts in western Skyrim.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (mentioned only)
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (mentioned only)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard
• The Elder Scrolls Online (mentioned only)