Region Skyrim

The northernmost province of Tamriel, homeland of the Nords, divided into nine holds.

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Mammoth

Mammoths roam Skyrim's tundra under the watch of giants. Where to find them, how dangerous they are and why hunters want their tusks.

Giant

Giants in Skyrim are peaceful herders – until you get too close. Where giant camps are, why they launch you into orbit and how to beat them.

The Greybeards

The Greybeards are the reclusive masters of the Voice at High Hrothgar – the monks who summon the Dragonborn and teach the Way of the Voice.

The Blades

The Blades are the last remnants of an ancient order of dragonslayers who once served the Dragonborn emperors – led in Skyrim by Delphine and Esbern.

Stormcloaks

The Stormcloaks are Ulfric Stormcloak's rebel army fighting for Skyrim's independence and the worship of Talos. How to join and what the civil war involves.

Imperial Legion

The Imperial Legion is the Empire's army in Skyrim, led by General Tullius from Castle Dour in Solitude. How to join and what the civil war questline involves.

College of Winterhold

The College of Winterhold is Skyrim's guild of mages – how to join, who teaches there, and the questline that leads to the Eye of Magnus.

Dark Brotherhood

The Dark Brotherhood is Skyrim's guild of assassins – the Night Mother, the Listener and a contract that could shake the Empire. How to join, the questline and rewards.

Thieves Guild

The Thieves Guild hides in the Ratway beneath Riften – down on its luck, full of secrets and home to the Nightingales. How to join, the questline and rewards.

The Companions

The Companions are Skyrim's legendary warrior guild in Jorrvaskr, Whiterun – honour, glory and a secret that howls at the moon. How to join, the questline and rewards.