Lore:Stormcloak Clan

Banner of Stormcloak Clan

The Stormcloak Clan was a Nordic clan from Windhelm.

The Stormcloaks could trace their lineage all the way back to the founding of Windhelm in the Merethic Era, and boasted of having helped to build the city. During the First Era, the clan owned a vineyard that produced some vintages that were regarded as extremely rare collector's items by the time of the Interregnum.

Skegglund Stormcloak was a veteran of Windhelm's city guard who later joined the Fighters Guild sometime before 2E 578. Circa 2E 582, Mera Stormcloak served as a thane of Windhelm, and was a trusted subject of Jorunn the Skald-King. Mera's father had held the slightly lesser position of Windhelm's Captain of the Guard.

By far the most notable member of the clan was Ulfric Stormcloak, who inherited the title of Jarl of Windhelm from his father Hoag Stormcloak in 4E 183. He began the Stormcloak Rebellion in 4E 201 in order to usurp Torygg as High King of Skyrim and restore Talos worship.

Notable Members

• Mera Stormcloak (fl. 2E 582) — Thane of Windhelm
• Hoag Stormcloak (fl. 4E 183) — Bear of Eastmarch
• Ulfric Stormcloak (fl. 4E 201) — Leader of Stormcloak Rebellion