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C. Steven Ross · #1 Post by **C. Steven Ross** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:39 pm

Listed below are the towns and villages of the world of Skyrim.

SOLITUDE
Solitude is the capital city of Skyrim. Currently ruled by Jarl Elisif the Fair, widow of the late High King Torygg, it is the headquarters of the Imperial Legion stationed in Skyrim. Set upon a great stone arch that towers above the mouth of the Karth River, the city is surrounded by the soaring peaks of the nearby mountains.
Skills: Scholar, Cartographer, Commander
Traits: Defender, Honorable

MARKARTH
Markarth is located in the far west of Skyrim, in the mountains of The Reach, west of the Karth River. With both main roads cutting through mountains and rugged terrain, traveling to and from Markarth is one of the most treacherous trips for travelers. Most of the city's residents tend to be quite unfriendly to outsiders.
Skills: Armorer, Cartographer, Stonemason
Traits: Cunning, Stoic

RIFTEN
Riften is a bustling center of commerce located in the beautiful Autumnal Forest region of Skyrim. Despite the fact that the current Jarl in office is Laila Law-Giver, the residents understand that the city is, for all intents and purposes, actually owned and operated by the notorious Thieves Guild in Skyrim.
Skills: Haggler, Rider, Criminal
Traits: Foolhardy, Quick-witted

WINTERHOLD
Winterhold is located in northern Skyrim. Once a great capital rivaling Solitude in power and importance, Winterhold is now little more than a shell of its former self. The College of Winterhold is a guild of mages centered in Skyrim, with Mirabelle Ervine serving as the Master Wizard.
Skills: Alchemist, Lore Master, Scholar
Traits: Thoughtful, Skeptical

MORROWIND, ELVEN LANDS OF THE ALTMER
Morrowind, formerly known as Resdayn and sometimes called Dunmereth, is an Imperial province adjacent to Skyrim. It is divided into two main parts, the mainland and the island of Vvardenfell. Morrowind is the homeland of the Dunmer, also known as Dark Elves. Morrowind currently is ruled by King Hlaalu Helseth, from the city of Blacklight.
Skills: Healer, Mentor, Pathfinder
Traits: Adventurous, Quiet

WHITERUN
Whiterun is in the center of the province of Skyrim. In Whiterun, Nords live in the traditional manner: their lives are simple, harsh, and rooted in ancient traditions. The city is sited to have a sheer defensive advantage offered by its position on a large bluff that raises the city above the surrounding tundra.
Skills: Haggler, Steward, Armorer
Traits: Bold, Scarred

HIGH HROTHGAR
High Hrothgar is a monastery that sits at the top of the Seven Thousand Steps to the Throat of the World - the highest mountain in the Empire. It is here the ancient Greybeards reside, living in absolute silence to better attune themselves to the voice of the sky.
Skills: Theologian, Lore Master, Scholar
Traits: Thoughtful, Calm

DRAGON BRIDGE
This settlement is a small village, but what is most notable is from what it derived its name from?the bridge that arches across the Karth River. When crossing the bridge, a giant statue of a dragon head can be seen in the middle, hence the name.
Skills: Carpenter, Cook, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

HELGEN
Helgen is a thriving town and keep on the southern border of Skyrim. The keep is controlled by the Imperial Legion.
Skills: Rider, Armorer, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

IVARSTEAD
Ivarstead is a small community that serves as a rest stop for pilgrims before they make the journey up the Seven Thousand Steps to High Hrothgar. Citizens are often heard complaining about how they want to leave Ivarstead as there is nothing there.
Skills: Stonemason, Weaver, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

KARTHWASTEN
Karthwasten is a community of several families centered around a now defunct silver mine.
Skills: Stonemason, Weaver, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

RIVERWOOD
Riverwood is a small Nordic village set in a valley, between the White River and the steep mountains. Riverwood was founded by the ancestors of Gerdur and Hod, current residents and owners of the village's lumber mill.
Skills: Sailor, Carpenter, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

RORIKSTEAD
It is the farthest settlement along the western border near The Reach. The people here are isolated from much of the rest of the province and pride themselves on their self-sufficiency.
Skills: Cook, Hunter, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic

SHOR'S STONE
Shor's Stone is a small village in eastern Skyrim near the Velothi Mountains. It is a community of miners led by the local blacksmith, Filnjar.
Skills: Stonemason, Laborer, Peasant
Traits: Early Riser, Rough Hands, Stoic