Skyrim:Dengeir of Stuhn

Dengeir of Stuhn (RefID: 0001981B)
Home City	Falkreath
House	Dengeir's House
Race	Nord	Gender	Male
Level	4	Class	Warrior
RefID	0001981B	BaseID	0001365A
Other Information
Health	85	Magicka	50
Stamina	60
Primary Skills	One-handed, Two-handed
Moral.	No Crime	Aggress.	Unaggressive
Essential	Yes
Faction(s)	CrimeFactionFalkreath; FalkreathDengeirsHallFaction; Favor018QuestGiverFaction; Favor258QuestGiverFaction; NPCs the Player cannot marry; Sons of Skyrim Government; TownFalkreathFaction

Dengeir of Stuhn

Jarl Dengeir of Stuhn, returned

Dengeir of Stuhn is a Nord, and prior to the conclusion of the Civil War, thane of Falkreath under the Imperial loyalist, Jarl Siddgeir. Before Siddgeir succeeded him, Dengeir was himself jarl of the hold. A staunch supporter of the Stormcloak rebellion and suspicious to the point of paranoia, he perceives Imperial Legion plots unfolding everywhere. He suspects that his nephew Siddgeir usurped him as jarl as part of one such plot. He also believes that his servant Tekla is an Imperial informant.

Dengeir wears the fine clothes and boots typical of a noble. Every day, Dengeir wakes at 6am and spends the rest of the morning in his house. Around midday he makes his way to Dead Man's Drink and remains there until midnight, when he will wander home and go straight to sleep.

Siddgeir claims he succeeded Dengeir's jarlship because his "old age and failing health caught up with him, and he stepped down." Although Siddgeir says nothing further against Dengeir, his lack of scruples and obvious disdain for his uncle suggest that the change of power might not have been so innocent. Siddgeir's steward Nenya, who was originally appointed to the position by Dengeir, supports the claim that he stepped down due to failing health.

While advanced in years, Dengeir appears robust and maintains a prominent social presence in Falkreath (or at least its alehouse) and energetically keeps an eye on its citizens.

Tekla and Dengeir's brother Thadgeir maintain his household.

Dengeir makes no secret of his feelings about Siddgeir. Beyond his speculation that Siddgeir's promotion to Jarl was part of "an Imperial plot", Dengeir also calls his nephew "pompous" and appears to consider him spoiled: "My nephew has always been handed things, even the title of Jarl." He also thinks very little of the nobility in Falkreath, suggesting that as a result of their calls for a new Jarl, their "pockets are jingling with the sound of Imperial septims."

Dengeir suspects Tekla of spying, which may or may not be true. A more convincing sign of paranoia becomes evident when Dengeir accuses his former housecarl Lod, now the local blacksmith, of being an Imperial spy. Dengeir will suggest to you that a letter he has recently seen Lod write is a secret report to General Tullius, military governor of Skyrim under the Empire. When questioned, however, seems to be the last man who would work against Dengeir. The blacksmith states that he "risked [his] life more than once to protect" Dengeir: "Why would I do that? For money? Because I swore an oath? No, it was because he was a good man and a true friend."

Dengeir does not appear be completely immune to reason. When you steal Lod's correspondence on Dengeir's instruction, he begrudgingly admits that its contents—simply a request for iron ore—prove his accusation incorrect. He will still maintain that the request indicates that the "Empire is making Lod smith up more swords and armor for them". Thaddgeir doesn't quite call his brother paranoid, but does say that he is "difficult" and advises you to "take his words with a grain of salt."

Like many Stormcloaks, Dengeir appears to value loyalty to the province above all else: he asks you if you are "loyal to Skyrim" before asking you to spy on Lod, and calls the rebels the "sons of Skyrim".

Dengeir will be restored as jarl if the Stormcloaks win the war and you help liberate Falkreath Hold. Upon becoming jarl, Dengeir seems to lose some of his more overtly paranoid tendencies. When asked why he considers himself a better jarl than Siddgeir, he does not mention the latter's Imperial allegiance, but alludes to his moral character: "For one thing, I won’t empty Falkreath’s coffers to buy myself fine clothes an’ expensive mead. For another, I won’t get mixed up with criminals and other sorts who take advantage of the honest folk for profit. I might be old, but I haven’t forgotten that a Jarl’s first duty is to look after his people."

But in this event, Dengeir will remain alert to the possibility of Imperial intrigue. He will still occasionally whisper to you: "Mind what you say! The Empire has ears all over this town."

Related Quests

• Dark Ancestor: Destroy Dengeir's risen ancestor, the vampire Vighar.

Radiant Quests

• Kill the Bandit Leader: Slay a bandit leader for the Jarl of Falkreath.
• Some Light Theft: Do a favor by stealing an item.
• Thane of Falkreath: Prove you are worthy of the title Thane by assisting the people of Falkreath Hold.

Notes

• You may not receive quests from him after finishing Rescue from Fort Neugrad (Stormcloaks questline).^{[verification needed — see talk page]}