Whiterun Hold

Whiterun Hold
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Whiterun Hold is one of the nine Holds of Skyrim. It is the largest of the nine holds.

Description

Whiterun Hold is the central hold of Skyrim. It is named for the capital city of the hold, Whiterun. The landscape is mostly boreal plains with vast, sparse tundra and flowing rivers; however its most striking landmark is the Throat of the World, the highest peak in Tamriel. It is said among Nords that this is where mankind was first given life. High Hrothgar is an ancient monastery resting atop the mountain where the Greybeards dwell, masters of the Voice and trainers of the Dragonborn.

Balgruuf the Greater is the Jarl of Whiterun, who can be found in Dragonsreach.

This hold is also known for having a large number of Giant camps. The White River divides the region. Sparse plains extend from west of the river to the township of Rorikstead near the western border, which is situated on ideal farmland. Much of the area near the southern border and east of the river is mountainous. Whiterun appears to have stable security, but some residents complain that Whiterun's security is the worst in the province, calling it shameful (perhaps referring to the lack of guards in one of the hold's villages, Riverwood, early in the game). Whiterun's insignia is a horse's head, which can be seen on the hold guards' shields and on banners inside Dragonsreach.

Buildings and facilities

• Warmaiden's (Blacksmith)
• The Drunken Huntsman (Archery shop)
• Jorrvaskr (Companion's Guild Headquarters)
• Dragonsreach (Castle) 
• House of Clan Battle-Born (Clan House)
• House Gray-Mane (Clan House)
• The Bannered Mare (Inn)
• Dragonsreach Dungeon (Prison/Jail)

Locations

The following are locations that appear in the Skyrim map in Whiterun Hold:

Capital city

• Whiterun
• Dragonsreach
• Whiterun Stables

Settlements

• Honningbrew Meadery
• Rorikstead
• Riverwood

Farms

• Chillfurrow Farm
• Battle-Born Farm
• Pelagia Farm
• The farms in Rorikstead
  • Lemkil's Farm
  • Cowflop Farm

Camps

• Halted Stream Camp
• Sleeping Tree Camp
• Guldun Rock
• Bleakwind Basin
• Whiterun Imperial Camp
• Whiterun Stormcloak Camp

Shacks

• Drelas' Cottage
• Lund's Hut

Forts

• High Hrothgar
• Fort Greymoor
• Fellglow Keep
• Western Watchtower

Towers

• Valtheim Towers
• Whitewatch Tower

Nordic Ruins / Tombs

• Silent Moons Camp
• Dustman's Cairn
• Hamvir's Rest
• Moldering Ruins ^DG
• Hillgrund's Tomb

Caves

• Broken Fang Cave
• Swindler's Den
• Shimmermist Cave
• Graywinter Watch
• White River Watch
• Darkshade
• Redoran's Retreat

Standing Stones

• The Ritual Stone
• The Warrior Stone
• The Mage Stone
• The Thief Stone

Groves

• Greenspring Hollow

General landmarks

• Throat of the World
• Gjukar's Monument

Secondary Locations (Unmarked Locations)

• Rorikstead Resurrection – Dragon Mound
• The Expired Alchemist
• Hunter and Hunted
• Fetid Pond
• Puzzling Pillar Ruins
• White River
• Bloodied Box – Sleeping Tree Camp
• Swallowed Skeleton: Greymoor Foothills
• Great Henge Resurrection – Dragon Mound
• Necromancer's Bluff
• The Skeleton's Strong Box- Greymoor
• Smuggler's Den – Whiterun
• Whiterun Military Camp
• Ruined Troll and Wispmother's Well
• The Seven Thousand Steps
• Whiterun Dead Guard

Gallery

Concept art of Whiterun Hold