

It is likely, however, that he was already jarl by then. Therefore, he must have become jarl by 4E 166. Skald claims to have been in charge of Dawnstar for over 35 years.According to conversations with Skald's servant Bulfrek, his last name is Felgeif."Skald" is an Old Norse word for "poet/bard/storyteller.".


If the Dragonborn sides with the Empire during the Civil War, or if Markarth is traded for Dawnstar during Season Unending, Skald, his housecarl Jod, and his servant Bulfrek are exiled to the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm. This is achieved by completing Waking Nightmare and completing tasks for the people of The Pale. He may also dub the Dragonborn Thane if he is known by the people throughout the hold. He sends the Dragonborn to speak with Erandur, a priest of Mara, culminating in the sack of Vaermina's shrine at Nightcaller Temple. If Erandur is not spoken to directly at Windpeak Inn, Skald the Elder informs the Dragonborn of nightmares citizens are having. He goes as far as threatening to execute them and seems to think of them as Imperial spies. Near the White Hall, upon first entering Dawnstar, he can be seen arguing with one of the town's most important residents, Brina Merilis, and rebuking her housecarl Horik Halfhand for wearing Imperial Legion Armor, branding the act as treasonous. Few of his citizens share his zeal for the cause, however, with most either remaining neutral or preferring the more reasonable and stoic Brina Merilis. Skald also believes that the Dragons have returned because Talos has become angry with the Empire for banning his worship, and that they will disappear when the Stormcloaks push the Empire out of Skyrim. He is one of three Jarls to openly and actively support the Stormcloaks and Jarl Ulfric. Although he wishes for all the citizens of his hold to fight for Ulfric, at the same time he looks down upon those who have lesser "stature" who still wish to fight, such as his servant, Bulfrek. He also has a fascination with the Civil War and respects Ulfric Stormcloak greatly. He has a particular distaste for the Empire and often argues with two Legion veterans living in Dawnstar. Skald the Elder has ruled Dawnstar for over thirty-five years. His family, the Felgeifs, have been Jarls of Dawnstar for generations. As Jarl of Dawnstar, he resides within The White Hall with a number of servants and counselors, including his housecarl, Jod, his servant, Bulfrek, and the Court Wizard, Madena.
