Whiterun

**Whiterun** is a port town located in the Greywolf Wood in the North. It has a population of approximately 5,670. It is the largest settlement in the Wolfwood.

The town is controlled by House Honorhall, which leads from the stone castle of Valorguard.

## Location

### Weather

The region surrounding Whiterun receives a deal of drizzling rain and sleet with frequent-occurring fog that rolls through the town's streets. This continual rain leads to regular growth of mildew accompanied by a musky smell that permeates the town cellars. Sunlight is less frequent and is greatly welcomed by the town inhabitants.

## Society

### Customs

The inhabitants of Whiterun celebrate Founder's Day, the 17th day of Elldarin. This day marks the founding date of the town by a knight of Honorhall and his four sons. Paper lanterns are sold at the marketplace and hung outside people's doors. The Founder's Tourney is hosted by the Honorhall family and widely attended. Members from the vassals of Honorhall are invited to participate in the jousting games.

### Religion

The Faith is strong within Whiterun and throughout the area immediately surrounding it. It is believed that around 3,300 of the town's inhabitants follow the Faith, though the majority are not strong adherents. The rest of the townspeople observe the gods of the forest.

Whiterun has two sanctums and one temple to the old gods.

### Heraldry

The town's coat-of-arms displays a single-masted ship with a white sail afloat in blue water. An evergreen tree stands on either side of the standard, which is surrounded by a light gray border.

## Government

Whiterun is ruled by the head of House Honorhall, given the title of the Lord of Whiterun. While the Lord of Whiterun maintains the ultimate authority over the town, they lead alongside a council of elders.

Called the Council of Whiterun or the Council of Brothers, this group serves as a lawmaking and administrative power within Whiterun. Traditionally comprised of four members and headed by the Lord of Whiterun, the Council is responsible for the maintenance of safety and peace throughout the town. They have the power to pass laws with the Lord's approval and

The Council is also the main arm of justice in Whiterun. Its members try those who have committed serious crimes and may deliver sentences on behalf of the Lord. The highest punishment is hanging, which is carried out at one of two public gallows. The public hangings of Whiterun draw large crowds from the surrounding area and are among the town's most well-attended events.

### Taxes

Whiterun collects port customs from visiting vessels that dock in Greystar Harbor. Tolls are collected as well from the Main Bridge and brought into the customs house at its end.

## History

### Greystar Harbor

Greystar Harbor is the principal port of Whiterun and the main harbor within the Wolfwood. It is located in the southeastern portion of the town along the Whitewater. Port customs are collected from those who dock at the wooden wharves. According to laws passed by the Council of Whiterun, all trading vessels must anchor in the harbor proper to avoid customs evasion.

Because the water of the river is so shallow, deep-hulled boats are unable to enter Greystar Harbor and must dock outside the town limits.

**Landmarks**

* Greystar Harbor:
* Main Bridge: The major wooden bridge leading into Whiterun.
* Snowy Square:

**Places of Worship**

* Dendarren's Sanctum: Named for the town founder, Dendarren Honorhall. The main sanctum of Whiterun and bastion of the Faith.

**Places of Justice**

* Square gallows: Set of wooden gallows in the Snowy Square, before the council hall.
* River gallows: Set of wooden gallows near the Whitewater, at the northern edge of the harbor.

**Taverns & Inns**

**Gates**

**Sectors**

## Inhabitants

### Population

With its population of approximately 5,670, Whiterun is the largest settlement in the Wolfwood. It is considered the only true town of the forest and holds its greatest harbor.