For we are artisans as well, and through the ages have learned to manipulate steel the way a sculptor would clay. My father began my instruction in the way of letters when I was but a bairn, as did his father, and his father before him.īut the accomplishments of the children of Skyrim are multitude, and go beyond mere wordcraft. Having read this far, you may be shocked at the strength of my words, and the literacy of a northern 'savage.' Aye, many Nords can both read and write. Often we are swathed in the hides of beasts, for such creatures are abundant in Skyrim, and we would be foolish not to take advantage of such an available resource. Our hair is often fair, and worn braided, as has been the custom for generations. Physically, we Nords are an impressive, often imposing sight - tall of stature, strong of bone, and thick of muscle. Some of what you know is undoubtedly true. I write this volume in the desperate hope that the rest of Tamriel can come to know my people as they deserve to be known, and understand this province for what it truly is - a place of uncontested beauty and culture. But, more importantly, I am a Nord born and raised in the land of Skyrim.

My name is Hrothmund Wolf-Heart, and I am a Nord.

Skyrim is for the nords