Skyrim:Ysgramor

This article is about the Sovngarde hero. For the dog with the same name, see Ysgramor (dog).

Ysgramor (RefID: 00098BD2) (lore page)
Location	Hall of Valor, Sovngarde
Race	Nord	Gender	Male
Level	50	Class	Citizen
RefID	00098BD2	BaseID	00098BD1
Other Information
Health	458	Magicka	213
Stamina	214
Primary Skills	Alchemy, Enchanting, Smithing, Archery, Light Armor, One-handed, Sneak, Speech
Morality	No Crime	Aggression	Aggressive
Essential	Yes
Voice Type	MaleNordCommander
Faction(s)	FavorExcludedFaction; MQ304SovngardeHeroFaction; MQSovngardeSparringFaction; Override normal combat dialogue

Ysgramor

Ysgramor, "the harbinger of us all", was an Atmoran who came to Tamriel before recorded history as a refugee fleeing civil war in Atmora. He is generally regarded as the first human ruler, and king, of Skyrim. For more information, see the lore article.

During the events of Skyrim, Ysgramor has long since died and his soul resides in Sovngarde. His legacy is purportedly carried on by the Companions, a group of nonpartisan mercenaries based in the city of Whiterun who are renowned as impartial arbiters on matters of honor. During the main quest, you travel to Sovngarde to end Alduin's reign of terror. When you first enter the Hall of Valor during the quest Ysgramor will greet you.

Ysgramor wears a full set of ancient Nord armor, except the helmet, and carries his legendary axe on his back.

Related Quests

• Sovngarde: Seek out Alduin within Sovngarde.

Quest-Related Dialogue

He greets you with:

"Welcome, Dragonborn! Our door has stood empty since Alduin first set his soul-snare here. By Shor's command we sheathed our blades and ventured not the vale's dark mist. But three await your word to loose their fury upon the perilous foe. Gormlaith the fearless, glad-hearted in battle; Hakon the valiant, heavy-handed warrior; Felldir the Old, far-seeing and grim."

Approaching him again before completing the quest will result in either his first greeting or:

"The three await your word to loose their fury upon the perilous foe."

Additionally, if you have completed the Companions questline he may also say when approached:

"Do not fail Kodlak. He's earned his place here, and does not deserve to fall prey to Alduin's insatiable hunger."

Notes

• Even if you have Wuuthrad, Ysgramor always has it with him as well.
• Ysgramor is portrayed as a Nord, but according to lore, he is actually an Atmoran.
• He is slightly taller than other Nords.