Mirmulnir is the dragon that turns an escaped prisoner from Helgen into the Last Dragonborn. He descends on the Western Watchtower just outside Whiterun, and the fight against him is many players’ first real dragon battle. When he falls, the Dragonborn absorbs his soul in front of a crowd of guards, and the main questline changes course from there.
His name in the dragon tongue is Mir-Mul-Nir, translated as “Allegiance-Strong-Hunt”. He fights with teeth, claws and the Fire Breath shout. His listed spells also include Frost Breath.
Where to find them
Mirmulnir appears once, at the Western Watchtower in Whiterun Hold, during Dragon Rising. After news of the attack reaches Dragonsreach, Jarl Balgruuf the Greater sends his housecarl Irileth, the Dragonborn and a squad of guards to deal with it. The dragon shows up once everyone has gathered at the ruined tower.
Lore
The Atlas of Dragons, a copy of which sits in Sky Haven Temple, records Mirmulnir as one of very few dragons that escaped the Blades. He was last seen in The Reach in 2E 212 and is not heard of again until 4E 201. The atlas counts him among four named dragons believed to be still alive.
He is talkative in battle. He promises that his overlord will devour your souls in Sovngarde, admits he had forgotten what fine sport mortals can be, and calls you a worthy foe whose defeat will bring him honour. His final words are a startled “Dovahkiin? No!”
Notes
- If you arrive at a high enough level, Mirmulnir can be a stronger dragon type, such as a Blood Dragon, Frost Dragon or Ancient Dragon.
- His remains usually hold a full set of Whiterun guard armor, which suggests one of the guards ended up as his lunch. Despite the infobox loot, his corpse may not yield Dragon Bones or Dragon Scales.
- He does not count toward the Dragon Heartscales needed for Alteration Ritual Spell.
