Skyrim:Solitude

Solitude
Solitude in the Haafingar hold (view on map)
SolitudeOrigin
Government
Blue Palace Castle Dour Thalmor Headquarters
Inns
The Winking Skeever
Shops and Services
Angeline's Aromatics Bits and Pieces East Empire Company Warehouse Fletcher Solitude Blacksmith Solitude Sawmill Solitude Stables Radiant Raiment
Guilds and Temples
Bards College Hall of the Dead Solitude Catacombs Temple of the Divines
Houses
Addvar's House Bryling's House Erikur's House Evette San's House Jala's House Katla's Farm Proudspire Manor (for sale) Vittoria Vici's House
Other
Dainty Sload The Katariah Red Wave Solitude Lighthouse

Solitude, capital of Skyrim

Solitude is a major city located in Haafingar on the northwestern shore of Skyrim. In addition to being the largest city in all of Skyrim, it is also the capital of the province and seat of the High King of Skyrim. The entire city is built on a natural arch over the Sea of Ghosts and houses many important buildings, such as the headquarters of the Imperial Legion in Skyrim, the East Empire Company Warehouse, the Blue Palace, and the Bards College. As Skyrim's capital, Solitude was the seat of the High King before his death. The Thalmor Embassy is also located near Solitude.

The Jarl of Solitude is Elisif the Fair, widow to the late High King Torygg. She resides in the Blue Palace, located at the far end of the city.

When the city is entered for the first time, Roggvir is executed for treason.

For more information on Solitude, see the lore article.

The view from Solitude's port

Solitude at street level

Solitude People

Addvar's House Addvar Greta Svari Angeline's Aromatics Angeline Morrard Vivienne Onis Bards College Aia Arria Ataf Bendt Giraud Gemane Illdi Inge Six Fingers Jorn Pantea Ateia Viarmo Bits and Pieces Kayd Sayma Blue Palace Bolgeir Bearclaw Jarl Elisif the Fair Erdi Falk Firebeard Odar Sybille Stentor Una Bryling's House Bryling Irnskar Ironhand Castle Dour Captain Aldis Emperor Titus Mede II General Tullius Gianna Legate Adventus Caesennius Legate Rikke Solitude Guards Bjartur

East Empire Company Warehouse East Empire Dockmaster East Empire Dockworkers East Empire Warden Snorreid Erikur's House Erikur Gisli Melaran Evette San's House Evette San Octieve San Fletcher Fihada Jawanan Hall of the Dead Styrr Jala's House Ahtar Jala Katla's Farm BlaiseHF Katla Knud Snilling Other Deeja Dervenin Jaree-Ra Jolf DG (Docks) Noster Eagle-Eye Roggvir Proudspire Manor Jordis the Sword-Maiden Radiant Raiment Endarie Taarie

Red Wave Dorian Eris Sabine Nytte Safia Xander Solitude Blacksmith Beirand Heimvar Solitude Sawmill Hjorunn Kharag gro-Shurkul Solitude Stables Fridrika Geimund Horm Thaer Temple of the Divines Freir Rorlund Silana Petreia The Winking Skeever Belrand Corpulus Vinius Gulum-Ei Lisette Minette Vinius Sorex Vinius Vittoria Vici's House Alexia Vici Aquillius Aeresius Vittoria Vici

^a	This person only sells goods at the market.

^b	This ferryman can be hired to transport you between cities via boat.

^c	This person is executed upon first entering Solitude.

Quests Starting Here

Daedric

• The Mind of Madness: Gain access to and solve the mystery of the Pelagius Wing.

Imperial Legion

• Joining the Legion: Prove yourself worthy to join the Imperial Legion.
• The Jagged Crown: Find the Jagged Crown for the Imperials.
• Message to Whiterun: Deliver the message that will decide Whiterun's allegiance.
• Reunification of Skyrim: Reunite Skyrim under the leadership of the Empire. (radiant)

Bards College

• Tending the Flames: Unveil the truth about a deceitful King and become a member of the Bards College.

Other

• The Man Who Cried Wolf: Investigate reports of strange happenings in Wolfskull Cave.
• The Wolf Queen Awakened: Potema must be stopped.
• Lights Out!: Help run a cargo ship aground.

Miscellaneous

Quest Giver	Giver Location	Quest	Objective(s)	Requirement
Ahtar	Jala's House	Kill the Bandit Leader: Do a favor by slaying a bandit leader. (radiant)	Kill the leader of <Alias=Dungeon> Tell Ahtar the bandit is dead
Angeline Morrard	Angeline's Aromatics	No News is Good News: Find out about the fate of Angeline Morrard's daughter from Captain Aldis.	Ask Aldis for information about Angeline's daughter. Tell Angeline what Aldis said.
Captain Aldis	Castle Dour	Rare Gifts: Do a favor by finding a rare item. (radiant)	Bring one The Mirror to Aldis
Elisif the Fair	Blue Palace	Elisif's Tribute: Take Torygg's war horn to the Shrine of Talos.	Take Torygg's War Horn to the Shrine of Talos for Elisif the Fair. Talk to Elisif
		Thane of Haafingar: Gain the title of Thane of Haafingar. (radiant)	Purchase a house in Solitude Return to Elisif	Elisif's Tribute
Evette San	Evette San's House	The Spiced Wine: Convince Vittoria Vici to hand over some spices.	Convince Vittoria Vici to release the Spiced Wine shipment Tell Evette that Vittoria agreed to release the shipment
Noster Eagle-Eye	The Winking Skeever	Dungeon Delving: Do a favor by retrieving an item from a cave. (radiant)	Find Noster's Helmet inside <Alias=Dungeon> Return Noster's Helmet to Noster
Octieve San	Evette San's House	A Few Words with You: Do a favor by talking to someone about a problem. (radiant)	Talk to Irnskar about Octieve Tell Octieve that Irnskar is taken care of
Sorex Vinius	The Winking Skeever	Delivery: Deliver a bottle of Rum to Falk Firebeard.	Deliver the Stros M'Kai Rum to Falk Firebeard
Svari	Addvar's House	Return to Grace: Convince a mourning mother to go to the local temple.	Speak to Greta about going to the Temple of Divines. Retrieve <Alias.ShortName=Item> off of <Alias.ShortName=DeadPerson>. Return <Alias.ShortName=Item> to Greta.
Sybille Stentor	Blue Palace	Kill the Vampire: Do menial work for Sybille Stentor by assaulting a vampire lair.	Kill the leader of <Alias=Dungeon> Tell Sybille the vampire is dead
Taarie	Radiant Raiment	Fit for a Jarl: Model some clothes for Elisif the Fair.	Speak to Elisif with Taarie's outfit on. Tell Taarie what Elisif said about the outfit.

Related Quests

• Diplomatic Immunity: Infiltrate a party at the Thalmor Embassy.
• Season Unending: Enforce a ceasefire to secure Dragonsreach.
• Battle for Solitude: The final push to free Skyrim of the Imperials. (radiant)

Player-Owned House

• Proudspire Manor is a house available for purchase upon completion of some miscellaneous quests for the Jarl. It may be purchased from the steward for 25,000 gold.

Map

1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 Map of Solitude

Solitude Temple of the Divines Thalmor Headquarters Castle Dour Castle Dour, Emperor's Tower Fletcher Solitude Blacksmith Castle Dour Dungeon Angeline's Aromatics The Winking Skeever Bits and Pieces Radiant Raiment Skyrim Vittoria Vici's House Proudspire Manor Hall of the Dead Addvar's House Evette San's House Jala's House Solitude Catacombs Bards College Bryling's House Erikur's House Blue Palace

• Each white dot (or pog) corresponds directly to a door. All doors are numbered and relate to a Key on the side of the map.