Whiterun was once considered Skyrim's equivalent of the Imperial City, but in recent times has suffered from many problems.

As Jarl, his holdings included Whiterun, Granite Hill, Rorikstead, Old H'roldan, Bromjunaar, Korvanjund, Volunruud and Ivarstead.

Gjalund was the Jarl of Whiterun sometime in the First Era. It was then that the magnificent keep was rebuilt and renamed to serve as a cage for Numinex, whose head still adorns the Great Hall. Its history can be traced back to the First Era, when King Olaf One-Eye subdued the great dragon Numinex in a legendary duel of Thu'um atop Mount Anthor and brought him back to the fledgling town as a captive. When approaching Whiterun, the towering fortress of Dragonsreach dominates the view. The central location and easy access make it one of the most successful cities in trade. Now, Whiterun is a large city, albeit one that retains the feel of a smaller Nord village. Upon discovery of the Skyforge, he and his men constructed the great mead hall of Jorrvaskr, which at the time was the sole structure on the bluff. It was founded by Jeek of the River, who was the captain of Jorrvaskr. Whiterun is located on the eastern end of its Hold, in the tundra plains that fill the center of Skyrim. The Jarl's palace, Dragonsreach, dominates the Cloud District.' вЂ• Proventus Avenicci Merethic Era 'The Plains District of Whiterun is home to the city's shops and market, while the Wind District is mostly a residential district.

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