Lore:Stormcloak Clan

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Banner of Stormcloak Clan

The Stormcloak Clan was a Nordic clan from Windhelm.[1]

The Stormcloaks could trace their lineage all the way back to the founding of Windhelm in the Merethic Era, and boasted of having helped to build the city.[2] During the First Era, the clan owned a vineyard that produced some vintages that were regarded as extremely rare collector's items by the time of the Interregnum.[3]

Skegglund Stormcloak was a veteran of Windhelm's city guard who later joined the Fighters Guild sometime before 2E 578.[4] Circa 2E 582, Mera Stormcloak served as a thane of Windhelm, and was a trusted subject of Jorunn the Skald-King.[5] Mera's father had held the slightly lesser position of Windhelm's Captain of the Guard.[2]

By far the most notable member of the clan was Ulfric Stormcloak, who inherited the title of Jarl of Windhelm from his father Hoag Stormcloak in 4E 183.[1][6]:552-553 He began the Stormcloak Rebellion in 4E 201 in order to usurp Torygg as High King of Skyrim and restore Talos worship.[7]

Notable Members[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Stormcloak Banner description in Blades
  2. ^ a b Mera Stormcloak's dialogue in ESO
  3. ^ Bottle of First Era Ice Wine's item description
  4. ^ Gathering Force: Arms and Armor of Tamriel — David S. J. Hodgson
  5. ^ Events of ESO
  6. ^ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide — David Hodgson
  7. ^ Events of Skyrim