It's the only subject that'll get him talking. There's no finer smith in the nine holds. In fact, I just finished my best piece of work." Naturally, Fralia Gray-Mane thinks highly of her husband and will tell you: "My husband Eorlund tends the Skyforge up at Jorrvaskr, the Companions mead hall. I've got to, if I hope to be as good as Eorlund Gray-Mane some day.
All I ask is a fair chance." When giving you her favor quest, she will mention Eorlund once again: "Aye, that I do.
At the local weaponry shop, Warmaiden's, Adrianne Avenicci will tell you: "I don't claim to be the best blacksmith in Whiterun. When Eorlund bumps into his wife Fralia in the evening, they will engage in conversation, although Eorlund will use fewer words than ever before:įralia: "Eorlund, dearest, are you hungry? Would you like me to fix you something?"įralia: "A venison pie, maybe? With a nice cup of mulled mead?"įralia: "When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand."Įorlund's smithing skills are known all over Skyrim, although you will hear Whiterun citizens talk about them the most. Guess I'd rather hear it from a real Nord than some Emperor down south." However, a new greeting shows his stance: "Whiterun belongs to the true sons of Skyrim now, just as it should." Both sides want to tell you how you should live your life. Comes the end of the day, Imperials and Stormcloaks ain't much different. If the Stormcloaks manage to conquer Whiterun, you can ask him if he is happy: "I'm sure my brother Vignar is, since they made him Jarl after throwing Balgruuf out. Like the majority of Whiterun citizens, Eorlund has an opinion on the ongoing civil war, and like his family, he supports the Stormcloaks, though not as much as the other members of clan Gray-Mane. The Companions need the best, so they come to me." But stranger things have happened." He will then assure you he is not part of the Companions: "Why? Who says I have to be? Skyforge Steel is my art and honor.
Whiterun was built around their hall, Jorrvaskr. Any half-wit could see that." When asked about the Companions, he will respond: "By Ysmir, are you thick, or just too new to know better? The Companions are the oldest, most honored band of warriors in Skyrim. Skyforge Steel is all the Companions will use, for good reason." He will also tell you about himself, although he will only state the obvious: "You blind, boy/girl? I'm a blacksmith. He is equipped with a Skyforge steel sword, and carries a key to House Gray-Mane, as well as a selection of upper-class loot and gold.ĭespite his fame in all of Skyrim, Eorlund is a Nord of few words and will, when you enter Whiterun for the first time, only greet you briefly: "Got of lot of steel to shape.", "Hmm?" and "I ain't much for talkin'." He will, however, gladly tell you about his forge: "The Skyforge? Aye, my clan-fathers have worked it since the first Gray-Manes came to Whiterun. He spends the rest of his time inside House Gray-Mane with his family, either wandering around, eating, relaxing or sleeping in his room on the second floor.Įorlund wears a set of hide armor with a matching pair of boots. During the initiation quest Take Up Arms, Eorlund will ask you for a favor, he will reward you after Proving Honor, and his expertise will prove invaluable during Glory of the Dead.Įorlund works the Skyforge every day from 8am to 9pm, either forging or using the grindstone. Nevertheless, he is very knowledgeable about their traditions and customs, and provides advice and master Smithing training to new members and veterans alike. Though Eorlund works closely with the Companions, he does not consider himself one of them, as his main concern is continuing his family's tradition of working the Skyforge. He is also the brother of Vignar Gray-Mane. He is married to Fralia Gray-Mane, with whom he has three children: Avulstein, Olfina, and Thorald. Eorlund Gray-Mane is a Nord blacksmith in Whiterun in charge of forging weapons and armor for the Companions at the Skyforge, located behind Jorrvaskr.