The Jarls During Skyrim's Civil War Explained - Elder Scrolls Lore

A breakdown of every Jarl ruling Skyrim in Fourth Era 201 just as the game starts. How they got their thrones, and why almost none of them actually run their own holds. From Balgruuf's neutrality and Ulfric's regicide to Maven's shadow grip on Riften and Idgrod's prophetic visions in Morthal, this is the full political landscape of the province on the brink of civil war. Timestamps: 0:00 The Nine Thrones 0:47 Balgruuf the Greater 3:41 Ulfric Stormcloak 6:19 Elisif the Fair 8:09 Idgrod Ravencrone 9:55 Igmund & the Silver-Bloods 11:08 Laila Law-Giver & Maven Black-Briar 12:37 Siddgeir, Skald & Korir 16:23 The Thrones Are Real #SkyrimLore #ElderScrolls #SkyrimJarls