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+ | |name = Windhelm |
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| + | |hold = [[Eastmarch (Skyrim)|Eastmarch]] |
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| + | |type = City |
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| − | |province = Skyrim |
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| + | |jarl = Ulfric Stormcloak |
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| − | |jarl = Ulfric Stormcloak}} {{for|this city in other games|Windhelm}} |
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| − | '''Windhelm''' is one of the major cities in {{Skyrim}}. |
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| + | {{Quote|It's an old city, I can tell you that. The Palace of Kings is ancient. It's not the friendliest for outsiders. The Dark Elves were all forced to live in the slum called the Gray Quarter. The Argonians can't even live in the walls. They're all stuck out on the docks. Still, Candlehearth Hall's got decent food and cheap bunks. You could do worse.|[[Alfarinn]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}} |
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| + | '''Windhelm''', also known as the '''City of Kings''',<ref>[[Serana]]'s dialogue</ref> is a city located in northeastern [[Skyrim]]. It serves as the capital of [[Eastmarch (Skyrim)|Eastmarch]] [[Hold]]. It is also the oldest city in Skyrim, possibly the oldest city of [[Men|man]] on [[Tamriel]] that is still standing, dating back to the [[Merethic Era]].<ref>''[[Songs of the Return, Vol 2]]''</ref><ref>''[[Songs of the Return, Vol 19]]''</ref> |
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| − | The city sits on the northern bank of the [[White River]] and is an imposing sight with its massive ice-covered stone walls. It also has a port, accessible via the city itself. Windhelm is located near the northern border of the hold, near [[Winterhold Hold|Winterhold]] and [[the Pale]]. It is also close to the border with [[Morrowind]], which can be found by road a relatively short walk up the mountains east of the city. |
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| + | [[File:Windhelm Seal.png|200px|right|thumb|Windhelm's current seal.]] |
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| + | After the eruption of [[Red Mountain]], many [[Dunmer]] fled to Windhelm <ref name="scourge">''[[Scourge of the Gray Quarter]]''</ref> and settled in an area known as the "Snow Quarter." The area has since been renamed the "Gray Quarter," as all of the Dunmer have congregated in this area.<ref name="Dunmer">''[[Dunmer of Skyrim]]''</ref> Reasons as to why vary depending on who is spoken to within the city. Some say that the [[Nord (Skyrim)|Nords]] of Windhelm sequestered the Dunmer from the other citizens in this "Gray Quarter"<ref name="Brunwulf">Dialogue with [[Brunwulf Free-Winter]]</ref><ref name="Alfa">Dialogue with [[Alfarinn]]</ref><ref>Dialogue with [[Ambarys Rendar]]</ref><ref>Dialogue with [[Aval Atheron]]</ref> in reference to the Dunmer skin color.<ref name="Malthyr">Dialogue with [[Malthyr Elenil]]</ref> |
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| + | [[Argonian (Skyrim)|Argonians]] are also segregated from the Nord population and are forced to live at the [[Argonian Assemblage]] at the city docks.<ref name="Alfa"/> A decree by [[Ulfric Stormcloak (Skyrim)|Ulfric Stormcloak]] forbidding the Argonians from living within the city's walls also exists.<ref>Dialogue with [[Scouts-Many-Marshes]]</ref> If the Imperial Legion takes over Windhelm, [[Brunwulf Free-Winter]] becomes Jarl, as a supporter of both the Dunmer and Argonians, he believes that the Argonians should remain outside of the city for their own safety, "because most of the folk in the city believe as Ulfric did, that outsiders should not be trusted."<ref name="Brunwulf"/> |
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| − | The city is very cold, being in the icy north of Skyrim, however travelers heading toward [[the Rift]] or [[Whiterun Hold|Whiterun]] will see the landscape turn green and lush almost immediately south of the city limits. Travelers to the city are greeted by the majestic frozen bridge leading to the main gate, but it is the old Palace of [[Ysgramor (Lore)|Ysgramor]] (now known as the [[Palace of the Kings]]), towering over all other structures in the city, that truly takes the breath away. The palace is considered to be one of the only original First Empire buildings remaining.<ref name="pocket">''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Skyrim]]''</ref> |
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| + | Dialogue with Ulfric Stormcloak, Windhelm's current Jarl, reveals that he does not attend to the issues occurring in the Grey Quarter due to being too busy with the [[Stormcloak Rebellion|rebellion]].<ref name="Ulfric">Dialogue with [[Ulfric Stormcloak (Skyrim)|Ulfric Stormcloak]]</ref> The [[Hold Guard|guards]] seldom patrol the Grey Quarter<ref name="Malthyr"/> and their reasons vary, depending on the characters spoken to within the city. |
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| − | Windhelm review: The city of windhelm truly does take ones breath away, the dunmer being forced into impoverished slums, the recent string of murders, the racist nord's and the dunmer and argonian's being constantly bullied by the thuggish nord's, i was unlucky enough to find myself in this wretched place after a trader named ma'dran found me unconsious in a storm, the owner of the town's inn, who's name i have forgotten, is a vile, middle aged woman who hold's the most awful grudge against the dunmer, the only merchant in the town is based in the slum's where i have been mugged more then 6 times, whilst windhelm is mainly an impoverished slum, punctuated by band's of pickpocket's and muggers, windhelm is the home of the only ship captain who will take people to the ash island of solsteim north west of skyrim, I found much to dislike in this silly excuse for a city.-Raider455 |
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| − | ==Geography== |
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| − | The city slopes slightly northward and has different levels of elevation, with the Palace located at the city’s highest point, making it even more visible and striking. The streets are packed with snow, giving the city something of a claustrophobic feel; the sky is always white or overcast, and fierce blizzards batter the city with alarming regularity. It is within these snow-strewn streets and icy alleys that Windhelm’s inhabitants live, usually with an overriding sense of tension. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | ===Merethic Era=== |
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| − | During [[The Return]] in the late [[Merethic Era]], [[Ysgramor (Lore)|Ysgramor]]'s son [[Yngol]] was separated from the rest of the fleet in a [[Storm of Separation|terrible storm]]. Ysgramor eventually found the shipwreck of Yngol's longboat, the [[Harakk]], and discovered that his son and his crew had been slain by the [[Sea-Ghost]]s.<ref name="return2">[[Songs of the Return, Vol 2]]</ref><ref name="return19">''[[Songs of the Return, Vol 19]]''</ref><ref>''[[Yngol And The Sea-Ghosts]]''</ref> |
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| − | Ysgramor, in grief, decided to build a great city where the nearby river met the sea. It was built as a monument of [[Men|mankind]]. The city was built in [[Atmora]]n fashion and was made by [[elven]] captives.<ref name="return19"/> |
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| − | Ysgramor commanded for a great bridge to be constructed. Forever striding the river so no elf might sneak through to avenge his devious cousins. As the bridge was built long, so too was the palace built high, spires reaching the sky to show dominion even over the very winds that had brought forth such grief.<ref name="return19"/> |
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| − | Once Ysgramor and his men had settled in this new land, the reign of the [[Ysgramor Dynasty]] began, and Windhelm served as the capital city of the [[First Empire]]. |
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| − | It is said that a huge tomb was prepared for Ysgramor in the deep hallows beneath the city. However, Ysgramor chose to be buried at sea, facing his homeland, Atmora. Ysgramor's burial place is known as [[Ysgramor's Tomb]].<ref name="return19"/> |
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| − | The carved stones in Windhelm are probably in memory of the 500 Companions, Ysgramor's men. |
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| − | ===First Era=== |
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| − | During the third century of the [[First Era]], Windhelm was sacked during the [[War of Succession]]. <ref name="pocket"/>. |
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| − | ===Second Era=== |
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| − | It was attacked again in the [[Second Era]], in [[Timeline|2E 546]], by the [[Akavir]]i army of [[Ada'Soom Dir-Kamal]].<ref name="pocket"/> <ref name="Jorunn">[http://elderscrollsonline.com/en/news/post/2012/12/03/the-stories-of-tamriel-jorunn-the-skald-king The Stories of Tamriel: Jorunn the Skald King] </ref>. Only the [[Palace of the Kings]] was left undestroyed. <ref name="Jorunn"/> |
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| − | During the [[Second Era]], under the rule of Jarl [[Elgryr the Unminded]], Windhelm was in an impoverished state. Basic necessities were scare and the citizens lived in abject poverty. This eventually prompted the citizens to rebel against the Jarl and storm the palace, however it is unknown if the uprising was successful.<ref name="letters">''[[The Windhelm Letters]]''</ref> |
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| − | ===Third Era=== |
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| − | During the [[Oblivion Crisis]] in the [[Third Era]], Windhelm was the only sizable city in the otherwise determinedly rural Hold of [[Eastmarch]], and served as a base for Imperial troops guarding the [[Dunmeth Pass]] into [[Morrowind]]<ref name="pocket"/>. |
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| − | Each year on the 13th of Sun's Dawn, The [[Feast of the Dead]] festival is held in Windhelm to honor Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions.<ref name="pocket"/> |
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| − | After the eruption of [[Red Mountain]], many [[Dunmer]] fled to Windhelm. Because of heightened suspicion generated by the ongoing Civil War, the strongly nationalist [[Nord (Skyrim)|Nords]] of Windhelm sequestered the Dunmer from the other citizens in what came to be known as the "[[Gray Quarter]]," (previously known as the "Snow Quarter") in reference to the Dunmer skin color. [[Argonian (Skyrim)|Argonians]] are also segregated from the Nord population and are forced to live at the [[Argonian Assemblage]] at the city docks. |
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| + | Despite the claims of Ulfric's racism towards anyone who is not Nord, [[Altmer (Skyrim)|High Elves]] seem to manage living in the city much better than the Dark Elves, despite the fact that the High Elves are the head of the [[Aldmeri Dominion (Skyrim)|Aldmeri Dominion]]. [[Niranye]], an Altmer citizen of Windhelm, implies that it is because the Dark Elves refuse to conform that they live in squalor like they do, rather than because of Nordic racism.<ref>Dialogue with [[Niranye]]</ref> She manages to attain a moderate amount of wealth and owns a stall in the market. Likewise, the Dunmer [[Belyn Hlaalu]] is allowed to own a successful farm on the outskirts of the city where he employs an elderly Nord woman, and likewise shares the view that his kin need to stop complaining and work harder to make a home for themselves.<ref>Dialogue with [[Belyn Hlaalu]]</ref> However, despite all of this, Belyn still has to live in the Grey Quarter.<ref>[[Belyn Hlaalu's House]]</ref> |
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| − | When Ulfric Stormcloak became Jarl, he separated the Dunmer and Argonian immigrants from the native Nord population and founded the militia that would become the Stormcloaks. However, this may have been to stop the Dunmer and Argonians from fighting each other, as in recent years there has been much conflict and hatred between the two species, or it may be a simple immigration cap due to the Stormcloaks fear of suspected Imperial spies. |
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| + | During the Skyrim Civil War, many Windhelm locals believe that they have been too lenient with the non-Nord population. The Dunmer are said to contribute to the city's high crime rate,<ref name="scourge">''[[Scourge of the Gray Quarter]]''</ref> and are allowed to remain neutral in the [[Skyrim Civil War]],<ref>Dialogue of [[Rolff Stone-Fist]]</ref> some think that the immigrants are more of a burden to Nord society than a benefit and that Ulfric should start imposing heavier taxes on them as compensation. It is suggested through dialogue with [[Viola Giordano]] that the Dunmer's taxes can be raised at the Jarl's whim.<ref>Dialogue with [[Viola Giordano]]</ref> |
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| − | It is suggested, through dialogue with [[Viola Giordano]], that the Dunmer are taxed more heavily than the Nords, and that these taxes can be raised at the Jarl's whim. |
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==Civil War== |
==Civil War== |
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+ | [[File:Palace of the Kings Insignia.png|thumb|The banner of Windhelm is depicted by a bear.]] |
| + | During [[4E 201]], as the [[Skyrim Civil War]] rages on, Skyrim becomes a nation divided, and Windhelm becomes the new capital of the [[Stormcloaks|Stormcloak Rebellion]], the main center of the entire Nord revolution against the [[Mede Dynasty|Empire]].<ref>{{Skyrim|!}} [[Loading Screens (Skyrim)|Loading screens]]</ref> Windhelm is governed by Jarl [[Ulfric Stormcloak (Skyrim)|Ulfric Stormcloak]], the leader of the Stormcloaks. Ulfric was chosen by the public as the new Jarl of Windhelm after his [[The Bear of Eastmarch|father]], the previous Jarl, died.<ref name="Ulfric"/> |
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| ⚫ | Ulfric believes that Skyrim should secede from what he believes is a corrupt and crumbling Empire. This stance came about due to the aftermath of the [[Great War]] and the introduction of the [[White-Gold Concordat]] by the Aldmeri Dominion, though it was not until the [[Markarth Incident]] that Ulfric's rebellion truly started. |
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| − | During [[Timeline#4E 201|4E 201]], Skyrim is engaged in a [[Civil War|civil war]]. Windhelm is governed by [[Ulfric Stormcloak]], the leader of the [[Stormcloak]] rebellion. Ulfric took control of Windhelm after his father, the previous Jarl, died. |
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===Interactions=== |
===Interactions=== |
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| − | Joining the Empire during the [[Main Quest (Skyrim)|Main Quest]] will set Windhelm as the location of the last battle of the |
+ | Joining the Empire during the [[Main Quest (Skyrim)|Main Quest]] will set Windhelm as the location of the [[Battle for Windhelm|last battle]] of the Civil War. |
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==Quarters== |
==Quarters== |
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| − | Windhelm is composed of three quarters: |
+ | Windhelm is composed of three<!--Four according to dialogue?--> quarters: |
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===Stone Quarter=== |
===Stone Quarter=== |
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| − | The Stone Quarter is Windhelm’s central district |
+ | The Stone Quarter is Windhelm’s central district; the one visitors first enter when passing through the Main Gate into the city. It contains the [[Windhelm Marketplace|marketplace]] and the most important shops and [[Candlehearth Hall|inn]]. |
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===[[Gray Quarter]]=== |
===[[Gray Quarter]]=== |
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| − | The Gray Quarter was so named because of the large number of |
+ | The Gray Quarter was so named because of the large number of Dunmer that reside here. It was once named the “Snow Quarter,” but that was a long time ago. But, to the elves, the name “Gray Quarter” is one of derision, cruelty, and discrimination. They believe the Nord people of Windhelm have always seen them as outsiders and hated them because of it.<ref name="Dunmer"/> |
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===Valunstrad=== |
===Valunstrad=== |
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+ | Translated from ancient Nordic, ''Valunstrad'' means "Avenue of Valor." It is the oldest section of Windhelm and has the largest buildings in the entire city, including the ancient and majestic Palace of the Kings and the only purchasable property in the city, [[Hjerim]].<ref>''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide]]''</ref> |
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==Points of interest== |
==Points of interest== |
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| + | [[File:Palace of the Kings Aurora.png|thumb|300x300px|Palace of the Kings]] |
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===Inns=== |
===Inns=== |
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*[[Candlehearth Hall]] |
*[[Candlehearth Hall]] |
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===Shops=== |
===Shops=== |
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*[[Blacksmith Quarters]] |
*[[Blacksmith Quarters]] |
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*[[Sadri's Used Wares]] |
*[[Sadri's Used Wares]] |
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*[[Windhelm Marketplace]] |
*[[Windhelm Marketplace]] |
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===Houses=== |
===Houses=== |
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*[[Aretino Residence]] |
*[[Aretino Residence]] |
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*[[Atheron Residence]] |
*[[Atheron Residence]] |
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*[[Belyn Hlaalu's House]] |
*[[Belyn Hlaalu's House]] |
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+ | *[[Brunwulf Free-Winter's House]] |
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+ | *[[Hjerim]] (for sale) |
*[[House of Clan Cruel-Sea]] |
*[[House of Clan Cruel-Sea]] |
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*[[House of Clan Shatter-Shield]] |
*[[House of Clan Shatter-Shield]] |
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*[[Viola Giordano's House]] |
*[[Viola Giordano's House]] |
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*[[Palace of the Kings]] |
*[[Palace of the Kings]] |
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===Other=== |
===Other=== |
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*[[Calixto's House of Curiosities]] |
*[[Calixto's House of Curiosities]] |
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| − | *[[Hall of the Dead]] |
+ | *[[Hall of the Dead (Skyrim)|Hall of the Dead]] |
*[[Temple of Talos]] |
*[[Temple of Talos]] |
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+ | *[[Windhelm Pit]] (not directly accessible; can be found through use of the [[Creation Kit]]) |
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+ | ===Outside the city=== |
*[[Argonian Assemblage]] |
*[[Argonian Assemblage]] |
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*[[Brandy-Mug Farm]] |
*[[Brandy-Mug Farm]] |
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*[[Hlaalu Farm]] |
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*[[Hollyfrost Farm]] |
*[[Hollyfrost Farm]] |
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*[[Windhelm Stables]] |
*[[Windhelm Stables]] |
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==Purchasable property== |
==Purchasable property== |
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| + | [[File:Hjerim House.png|thumb|left|Hjerim]] |
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| − | The house in Windhelm, [[Hjerim]], costs 12,000 gold. See main article for how to obtain. |
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| + | After completing "[[Rescue from Fort Neugrad]]" for the Stormcloaks, or the full Civil War [[Quests (Skyrim)#Civil War|questline]] for the Empire, the house in Windhelm, Hjerim, can be purchased from the Jarl's steward for 12,000 {{G}}. Assigned by the Jarl to serve the new Thane and protect the house, [[Calder]] is the Housecarl of Hjerim. |
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| + | [[File:Sofie.png|thumb|150px|Sofie, an orphan in the city.]] |
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| − | *[[Adelaisa Vendicci]] |
+ | *[[Adelaisa Vendicci]] – Soldier who works for [[East Empire Trading Company|East Empire Company]]. |
| − | *[[Adonato Leotelli]] |
+ | *[[Adonato Leotelli]] – Drama writer. |
| − | *[[Ambarys Rendar]] |
+ | *[[Ambarys Rendar]] – Owner of [[New Gnisis Cornerclub]]. |
| − | *[[Angrenor Once-Honored]] |
+ | *[[Angrenor Once-Honored]] – Beggar and disabled veteran. |
| − | *[[Arivanya]] - Wife of [[Ulundil]]. |
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+ | *[[Arivanya]] – Wife of [[Ulundil]]. |
| + | *[[Aval Atheron]] – Merchant of market. |
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| − | *[[Aventus Aretino]] |
+ | *[[Aventus Aretino]] – Boy who was sent to [[Riften (Skyrim)|Riften]] [[Honorhall Orphanage|orphanage]]. |
| − | *[[Brunwulf Free-Winter]] - Man compassionate to [[Dunmer]]. |
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| + | *[[Belyn Hlaalu]] – Dunmer owner of Hlaalu Farm. |
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| + | *[[Brunwulf Free-Winter]] – Man compassionate to the [[Dunmer (Skyrim)|Dunmer]] and [[Argonian (Skyrim)|Argonian]]s, and the Jarl if the Civil War questline for the Imperials is completed. |
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| + | *[[Calder]] – [[Housecarl]] to the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]], should they purchase Hjerim. |
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| − | *[[Faryl Atheron]] - Worker of out-of-town [[Brandy-Mug Farm]]. |
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+ | *[[Faryl Atheron]] – Worker of out-of-town [[Brandy-Mug Farm]]. |
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+ | *[[Grimvar Cruel-Sea]] – Son of [[Torsten Cruel-Sea]]. |
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| − | *[[Idesa Sadri]] - Live-in nanny for Clan Cruel-Sea. |
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| + | *[[Hillevi Cruel-Sea]] – Wife of [[Torsten Cruel-Sea]]. |
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| − | *[[Jorleif]] - Steward and Strategist to the Jarl. |
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+ | *[[Idesa Sadri]] – Live-in nanny for Clan Cruel-Sea. |
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+ | *[[Jora]] – Priestess of Talos and Wife of [[Lortheim]]. |
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+ | *[[Jorleif]] – Steward and Strategist to the Jarl. |
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+ | *[[Kjar]] – Captain of the North Wind. |
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+ | *[[Luaffyn]] – Bard of [[Candlehearth Hall]] Inn. |
| + | *[[Malthyr Elenil]] – Live-in help of [[Ambarys Rendar]]. |
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+ | *[[Neetrenaza]] – Argonian dockside worker. |
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+ | *[[Nils]] – Cook of [[Candlehearth Hall]] Inn. |
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| + | *[[Niranye]] – Merchant of market. |
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| − | *[[Susanna the Wicked]] - Waitress of [[Candlehearth Hall]] Inn. |
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| − | *[[Suvaris Atheron]] - office manager of Clan Shatter-Shield by the Dock. |
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+ | *[[Susanna the Wicked]] – Waitress of [[Candlehearth Hall]] Inn. |
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+ | *[[Suvaris Atheron]] – Office manager of Clan Shatter-Shield by the dock. |
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+ | *[[Torsten Cruel-Sea]] – Wealthy owner of [[Hollyfrost Farm]]. |
| + | *[[Tova Shatter-Shield]] – Wife of [[Torbjorn Shatter-Shield]]. |
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| + | *[[Ulundil]] – Owner of [[Windhelm Stables]]. |
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==Quests== |
==Quests== |
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| + | *[[Rise in the East]] (side quest) |
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| + | *[[Summerset Shadows (Quest)|Summerset Shadows]] |
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*[[Innocence Lost]] |
*[[Innocence Lost]] |
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*[[Harsh Master]] |
*[[Harsh Master]] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | Windhelm Skyrim Market.png|The marketplace in Windhelm. |
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| + | *An unused character, [[Sulvar the Steady]], was supposed to reside in this city, but was not added to the final version of the game. |
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| + | *Many [[Follower (Skyrim)|followers]], if taken to Windhelm, will complain about the cold, as well as the [[Spectral Assassin (Skyrim)|spectral assassin]], who will state that it is "as cold as the [[Void]]." |
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| + | *Ulfric's steward, [[Jorleif]], if asked about the cold in Windhelm, will comment that it "grows thicker beards." |
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| + | *Although much of Skyrim is cold and unforgiving, Windhelm is the snowiest city in the province.<ref>[[Loading Screens (Skyrim)]]</ref> |
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| + | ==Bugs== |
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| + | *{{ALLPLAT}} The steward ([[Jorleif]]) may continuously claim that a house is not available for sale even if all prerequisites for purchasing a home are met. This seems to be most likely if he is spoken to before "[[Blood on the Ice]]" is completed. |
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| + | *{{XBOX360}} The game may freeze if the door from the docks is used to enter the city. |
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| + | *{{XBOX360}} After the [[Battle for Windhelm]], pillars by [[Oengul War-Anvil]]'s forge have fallen over. The meshes are in the correct destroyed position, however the collision for these pillars is in its former place. The player and other characters may now walk through them. |
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| + | *{{XBOX360}} The [[Whirlwind Sprint]] shout may be exploited to gain access to the roofs and outside boundaries of Windhelm via the northernmost roof in the [[Gray Quarter]]. |
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Revision as of 03:41, 4 January 2020
- For other uses, see Windhelm.
- "It's an old city, I can tell you that. The Palace of Kings is ancient. It's not the friendliest for outsiders. The Dark Elves were all forced to live in the slum called the Gray Quarter. The Argonians can't even live in the walls. They're all stuck out on the docks. Still, Candlehearth Hall's got decent food and cheap bunks. You could do worse."
- ―Alfarinn[src]
Windhelm, also known as the City of Kings,[1] is a city located in northeastern Skyrim. It serves as the capital of Eastmarch Hold. It is also the oldest city in Skyrim, possibly the oldest city of man on Tamriel that is still standing, dating back to the Merethic Era.[2][3]
Segregation
Windhelm's current seal.
After the eruption of Red Mountain, many Dunmer fled to Windhelm [4] and settled in an area known as the "Snow Quarter." The area has since been renamed the "Gray Quarter," as all of the Dunmer have congregated in this area.[5] Reasons as to why vary depending on who is spoken to within the city. Some say that the Nords of Windhelm sequestered the Dunmer from the other citizens in this "Gray Quarter"[6][7][8][9] in reference to the Dunmer skin color.[10]
Argonians are also segregated from the Nord population and are forced to live at the Argonian Assemblage at the city docks.[7] A decree by Ulfric Stormcloak forbidding the Argonians from living within the city's walls also exists.[11] If the Imperial Legion takes over Windhelm, Brunwulf Free-Winter becomes Jarl, as a supporter of both the Dunmer and Argonians, he believes that the Argonians should remain outside of the city for their own safety, "because most of the folk in the city believe as Ulfric did, that outsiders should not be trusted."[6]
Dialogue with Ulfric Stormcloak, Windhelm's current Jarl, reveals that he does not attend to the issues occurring in the Grey Quarter due to being too busy with the rebellion.[12] The guards seldom patrol the Grey Quarter[10] and their reasons vary, depending on the characters spoken to within the city.
Despite the claims of Ulfric's racism towards anyone who is not Nord, High Elves seem to manage living in the city much better than the Dark Elves, despite the fact that the High Elves are the head of the Aldmeri Dominion. Niranye, an Altmer citizen of Windhelm, implies that it is because the Dark Elves refuse to conform that they live in squalor like they do, rather than because of Nordic racism.[13] She manages to attain a moderate amount of wealth and owns a stall in the market. Likewise, the Dunmer Belyn Hlaalu is allowed to own a successful farm on the outskirts of the city where he employs an elderly Nord woman, and likewise shares the view that his kin need to stop complaining and work harder to make a home for themselves.[14] However, despite all of this, Belyn still has to live in the Grey Quarter.[15]
During the Skyrim Civil War, many Windhelm locals believe that they have been too lenient with the non-Nord population. The Dunmer are said to contribute to the city's high crime rate,[4] and are allowed to remain neutral in the Skyrim Civil War,[16] some think that the immigrants are more of a burden to Nord society than a benefit and that Ulfric should start imposing heavier taxes on them as compensation. It is suggested through dialogue with Viola Giordano that the Dunmer's taxes can be raised at the Jarl's whim.[17]
Civil War
The banner of Windhelm is depicted by a bear.
During 4E 201, as the Skyrim Civil War rages on, Skyrim becomes a nation divided, and Windhelm becomes the new capital of the Stormcloak Rebellion, the main center of the entire Nord revolution against the Empire.[18] Windhelm is governed by Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak, the leader of the Stormcloaks. Ulfric was chosen by the public as the new Jarl of Windhelm after his father, the previous Jarl, died.[12]
Ulfric believes that Skyrim should secede from what he believes is a corrupt and crumbling Empire. This stance came about due to the aftermath of the Great War and the introduction of the White-Gold Concordat by the Aldmeri Dominion, though it was not until the Markarth Incident that Ulfric's rebellion truly started.
Interactions
Joining the Empire during the Main Quest will set Windhelm as the location of the last battle of the Civil War.
Quarters
Windhelm is composed of three quarters:
Stone Quarter
The Stone Quarter is Windhelm’s central district; the one visitors first enter when passing through the Main Gate into the city. It contains the marketplace and the most important shops and inn.
Gray Quarter
The Gray Quarter was so named because of the large number of Dunmer that reside here. It was once named the “Snow Quarter,” but that was a long time ago. But, to the elves, the name “Gray Quarter” is one of derision, cruelty, and discrimination. They believe the Nord people of Windhelm have always seen them as outsiders and hated them because of it.[5]
Valunstrad
Translated from ancient Nordic, Valunstrad means "Avenue of Valor." It is the oldest section of Windhelm and has the largest buildings in the entire city, including the ancient and majestic Palace of the Kings and the only purchasable property in the city, Hjerim.[19]
Points of interest
Palace of the Kings
Inns
Shops
Houses
- Aretino Residence
- Atheron Residence
- Belyn Hlaalu's House
- Brunwulf Free-Winter's House
- Hjerim (for sale)
- House of Clan Cruel-Sea
- House of Clan Shatter-Shield
- Niranye's House
- Viola Giordano's House
Jarl's residence
Other
- Calixto's House of Curiosities
- Hall of the Dead
- Temple of Talos
- Windhelm Pit (not directly accessible; can be found through use of the Creation Kit)
Outside the city
- Argonian Assemblage
- Brandy-Mug Farm
- Clan Shatter-Shield Office
- East Empire Company Office
- Hlaalu Farm
- Hollyfrost Farm
- Warehouse
- Windhelm Stables
Purchasable property
Hjerim
- Main article: Hjerim
After completing "Rescue from Fort Neugrad" for the Stormcloaks, or the full Civil War questline for the Empire, the house in Windhelm, Hjerim, can be purchased from the Jarl's steward for 12,000 
. Assigned by the Jarl to serve the new Thane and protect the house, Calder is the Housecarl of Hjerim.
Characters
Sofie, an orphan in the city.
- Adelaisa Vendicci – Soldier who works for East Empire Company.
- Adonato Leotelli – Drama writer.
- Ambarys Rendar – Owner of New Gnisis Cornerclub.
- Angrenor Once-Honored – Beggar and disabled veteran.
- Arivanya – Wife of Ulundil.
- Aval Atheron – Merchant of market.
- Aventus Aretino – Boy who was sent to Riften orphanage.
- Belyn Hlaalu – Dunmer owner of Hlaalu Farm.
- Brunwulf Free-Winter – Man compassionate to the Dunmer and Argonians, and the Jarl if the Civil War questline for the Imperials is completed.
- Calder – Housecarl to the Dragonborn, should they purchase Hjerim.
- Calixto Corrium – Owner of Calixto's House of Curiosities; serial killer dubbed 'The Butcher.'
- Captain Lonely-Gale – Retired sailor.
- Dalan Merchad – Sailor on the North Wind.
- Elda Early-Dawn – Proprietress of Candlehearth Hall Inn.
- Faryl Atheron – Worker of out-of-town Brandy-Mug Farm.
- Friga Shatter-Shield – The murdered twin sister of Nilsine Shatter-Shield.
- Galmar Stone-Fist – Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak's Housecarl, and right-hand man.
- Grimvar Cruel-Sea – Son of Torsten Cruel-Sea.
- Helgird – Priestess of Arkay.
- Hermir Strong-Heart – Blacksmith.
- Hillevi Cruel-Sea – Wife of Torsten Cruel-Sea.
- Idesa Sadri – Live-in nanny for Clan Cruel-Sea.
- Jora – Priestess of Talos and Wife of Lortheim.
- Jorleif – Steward and Strategist to the Jarl.
- Kjar – Captain of the North Wind.
- Lortheim – Priest of Talos and husband of Jora.
- Luaffyn – Bard of Candlehearth Hall Inn.
- Malthyr Elenil – Live-in help of Ambarys Rendar.
- Neetrenaza – Argonian dockside worker.
- Nils – Cook of Candlehearth Hall Inn.
- Nilsine Shatter-Shield – Daughter of Torbjorn Shatter-Shield and Tova Shatter-Shield, and a target for the quest "Mourning Never Comes."
- Niranye – Merchant of market.
- Nurelion – Older owner of The White Phial
- Oengul War-Anvil – Castle blacksmith.
- Orthus Endario – Office manager of East Empire Company by the dock.
- Quintus Navale – Resident assistant of Nurelion.
- Revyn Sadri – Owner of Sadri's Used Wares.
- Rolff Stone-Fist – Galmar Stone-Fist's brother, with a similarly ingrained dislike of Dunmer and Argonians.
- Scouts-Many-Marshes – Argonian dockside worker to Torbjorn Shatter-Shield.
- Shahvee – Argonian dockside worker.
- Sifnar Ironkettle – Servant of the Jarl.
- Silda the Unseen – Beggar and Expert Pickpocket trainer.
- SofieHF – Orphan girl who sells flowers.
- Stands-In-Shallows – Argonian dockside worker.
- Stenvar – Mercenary staying at Candlehearth Hall Inn.
- Susanna the Wicked – Waitress of Candlehearth Hall Inn.
- Suvaris Atheron – Office manager of Clan Shatter-Shield by the dock.
- Torbjorn Shatter-Shield – Patriarch of Clan Shatter-Shield. Expert Two-Handed trainer.
- Torsten Cruel-Sea – Wealthy owner of Hollyfrost Farm.
- Tova Shatter-Shield – Wife of Torbjorn Shatter-Shield.
- Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak – The Jarl of Windhelm and leader of the Stormcloaks.
- Ulundil – Owner of Windhelm Stables.
- Viola Giordano – Wealthy old maid.
- Voldsea Giryon – Female Dark Elf sailor on the North Wind.
- Wuunferth the Unliving – Court Wizard to the Jarl. Common Destruction trainer.
- Yrsarald Thrice-Pierced – Member of the Stormcloaks.
Quests
- The White Phial (side quest)
- Repairing the Phial (side quest)
- Blood on the Ice (side quest)
- Rise in the East (side quest)
- Summerset Shadows
- Innocence Lost
- Find the Thalmor Assassin
- Harsh Master
Gallery
Windhelm Concept Art.
Windhelm Street.
An aurora and half moon over Windhelm.
Bridge to Windhelm.
Windhelm ingame snapshot
The Palace of the Kings and the nearby mountainside.
A view of the Windhelm docks.
The marketplace in Windhelm.
Aerial view over the city.
Docks
Additional concept art
Windhelm concept art
Achievements
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Trivia
- An unused character, Sulvar the Steady, was supposed to reside in this city, but was not added to the final version of the game.
- Many followers, if taken to Windhelm, will complain about the cold, as well as the spectral assassin, who will state that it is "as cold as the Void."
- Ulfric's steward, Jorleif, if asked about the cold in Windhelm, will comment that it "grows thicker beards."
- Although much of Skyrim is cold and unforgiving, Windhelm is the snowiest city in the province.[20]
Bugs
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- PC 360 PS3 The steward (Jorleif) may continuously claim that a house is not available for sale even if all prerequisites for purchasing a home are met. This seems to be most likely if he is spoken to before "Blood on the Ice" is completed.
- 360 The game may freeze if the door from the docks is used to enter the city.
- 360 After the Battle for Windhelm, pillars by Oengul War-Anvil's forge have fallen over. The meshes are in the correct destroyed position, however the collision for these pillars is in its former place. The player and other characters may now walk through them.
- 360 The Whirlwind Sprint shout may be exploited to gain access to the roofs and outside boundaries of Windhelm via the northernmost roof in the Gray Quarter.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Serana's dialogue
- ↑ Songs of the Return, Vol 2
- ↑ Songs of the Return, Vol 19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Scourge of the Gray Quarter
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dunmer of Skyrim
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dialogue with Brunwulf Free-Winter
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dialogue with Alfarinn
- ↑ Dialogue with Ambarys Rendar
- ↑ Dialogue with Aval Atheron
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Dialogue with Malthyr Elenil
- ↑ Dialogue with Scouts-Many-Marshes
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Dialogue with Ulfric Stormcloak
- ↑ Dialogue with Niranye
- ↑ Dialogue with Belyn Hlaalu
- ↑ Belyn Hlaalu's House
- ↑ Dialogue of Rolff Stone-Fist
- ↑ Dialogue with Viola Giordano
- ↑ Skyrim Loading screens
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide
- ↑ Loading Screens (Skyrim)
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