Guide to Chorrol Content . Praise Stendarr , the Nine , and all the Saints ! My name is Alessia Ottus , and I ' d like to tell you all about the town of Chorrol . Castle Chorrol . Chorrol is the county seat of County Chorrol , and is ruled by Countess Arriana Valga , a very proper woman , and mother of the beautiful and virtuous Alessia Caro , Countess of Leyawiin . Countess Arriana is a devout and righteous follower of Akatosh , and sets a fine example for her people by her devotions in the Chapel of Stendarr . Her husband , Count Charus Valga , was a staunch Defender of the Faith and follower of Stendarr , and his death in battle against the heathen Nord clansmen of Skyrim was greatly lamented by his people . Alessia Caro has been a good husband to Count Marius of Leyawiin , and a dutiful daughter , and she is often seen visiting Chorrol and her saintly mother . I am also pleased to report that the castle mage is a righteous and goodly servant of the Nine ( unlike so many wizards who neglect the Chapel and the Faith ) . Chanel offers magical training for those eager to smite the ungodly , and it would be much better to go to her than to some wicked Mages Guild hedgewizard . The Countess holds court every day in the fine Great Hall ( except on Sundas , of course ) . She has a very fine herald and steward , and the castle is neat and well - ordered . It also has a strong dungeon jail for evildoers , though I ' m sorry to say that the guards are often lax in their duties , and fail to arrest and lock up the various beggars and thieves and gamblers and cheats who idle in the streets . Districts of Chorrol . There are five main districts of Chorrol . When you enter the gate , you find yourself in Fountain Gate , before the fine pool and statue of the Saint of Sancre Tor , in memory of all who died in that great battle . Around the fountain are the two inns , the general store and the smith . One street leads east to the Castle , one north to Great Oak Place , one west to Chapel Street and West Chorrol . Chapel Street leads west to the Chapel , past the book store , and thence to the crude shacks gathered around the well of West Chorrol . Around Great Oak Place are the Mages Guild and Fighters Guild , and many fine houses . The Chapel of Stendarr . The Chapel of Stendarr is beautiful , and perfect for a traveler ' s mediations and prayer . Every Sundas morning you will find the best citizens gathered with their good countess for worship . You may be surprised to learn that not all people of Chorrol follow the model of their countess , for many are very idle and careless in their devotions . This is certainly the responsibility of the Fighters Guild and the Mages Guild , whose members fail to set a good example for Chorrol ' s citizens . The elderly priestess of the Chapel , Orag gra - Bagrol , is a kindly , righteous soul , and it would be far better to purchase your spells from her than from the godless heathens of the Mages Guild . Chorrol ' s Guilds . The Fighters Guild ' s members , though led by the excellent and honorable Vilena Donton , are dirty and uncouth in their speech , and often to be found lazing about in their chapter house , or wandering the town and engaging in loose talk . How much better it would be if they improved their characters by regular attendance at the Chapel of Stendarr . Their excellent smith is an exception , being often seen at her devotions at the chapel . The members of the Chorrol Mages Guild are for the most part shiftless scholars and students who spend their time reading , quarreling , and brewing foul concotions . They are well - spoken and well - educated , but what good is such learning if they fail to improve their souls by penitence and prayer ? You may purchase spells and potions from these persons , but it will only encourage them in their irreverent amusements and wicked idleness . Goods and Services . The proprietor of Northern Goods and Trade , Seed - Neeus , is an Argonian , but unlike so many of her countrymen , she is clever , honest , and well - spoken . Isn ' t that remarkable ? She is so accomplished that she offers training in the mercantile arts , but you will not purchase goods from her cheaply . I am told by those who know that the smith of Fire and Steel , Rasheda the Redguard , is a very fine craftsman , who offers training in her craft , and she is always to be found at Sundas chapel worship , but she is fresh and disrespectful , and her manners and dress leave something to be desired . Renoit ' s Books is fairly clean , and has a wide selection of books , but would you believe that I found not a single copy of ' , nor have I ever seen the proprietress in the Chapel of Stendarr ? There are only two places where you may purchase food and lodging . One is proper and clean , frequented by decent citizens . The other is rude and dirty , and a meeting place for drunkards , thieves , and Orcs . The one is run by a well - dressed , dignified , and proper matron . The other is run by a careless young woman . The one is called the ' Oak and Crosier ' . The other is called ' The Grey Mare ' . I ' m sure you know which one to visit if you want a clean and safe bed . Notable Citizens of Chorrol . Casta Scribonia , the author , lives in Chorrol . She is a well - educated and well - traveled woman , but she writes books which I cannot recommend , for they are full of romance and gossip and other offensive and wasteful indulgences , and their heroes do not present to our children the proper models of virtue , duty , honor , and reverence that all followers of the Nine Divines must love and hold in our hearts . Shameful Features of Chorrol . You will often see townsfolk gathered in mischief and loose talk around the Great Oak near the Fighters and Mages Guilds . One man , very sly , named Honditar , knows all about the surrounding lands , and he offers to teach skills for a fee , but one sees him in the chapel , and one suspects that he is given to profanity , strong drink , and brawling . There are many thieves and murderers in Chorrol . They even secretly teach their crafts for fees in their homes , and where is the Chorrol Guard ? Nowhere to be seen , I ' m sorry to say . The beggars in Chorrol are dirty , but they are free of disease , cheerful , and polite . You may give a coin to one to ease your soul , but it does little to improve a beggar , for it will soon be squandered on gambling , strong spirits , and other mischief . Nine gods and nine blessings !