Jurgen Windcaller

Jurgen Windcaller
Basic Info
Race	Nord
Gender	Male
Level	30
Class	Warrior
Faction	The Greybeards
Rank	Founder
Essential	Always
Respawn	No
Ref ID	00096FFD
Base ID	000F1A49

"My disciples still follow the difficult path - the Way of the Voice is neither wide, nor easy."

―Jurgen Windcaller

Jurgen Windcaller, later known as Jurgen the Calm, was a Nord chieftain and hero from the First Era who was believed to be the mightiest of all the Tongues. He was the founder of The Greybeards.

Biography

First Era

"He was a great war leader of the ancient Nords, a master of the Voice, or Tongue. After the disaster at Red Mountain, where the Nord army was annihilated, he spent many years pondering the meaning of that terrible defeat. He finally came to realise that the gods had punished the Nords for their arrogant and blasphemous misuse of the Voice. He was the first to understand that the Voice should be used solely for the glory and worship of the gods, not the glory of men. Jurgen Windcaller's mastery of the Voice eventually overcame all opposition, and the Way of the Voice was born."

―Arngeir

Battle of Red Mountain

During the War of Succession, in the middle of the Battle of Red Mountain, Jurgen Windcaller helped his fellow Nords in a war against the Dwemer and the Chimer. During the battle, the Dwemer and the Chimer completely annihilated the Nordic armies, forcing them out of Morrowind and back to Skyrim.

The Way of the Voice

After the aforementioned disastrous battle, where his army was annihilated, he spent seven years pondering the meaning of his defeat. He finally came to the conclusion that the Gods had punished the Nords for their arrogant and blasphemous misuse of the Thu'um. Following this revelation, Jurgen developed a pacifist creed called the Way of the Voice that preached the Thu'um should only be used for the worship and glory of the gods rather than martial exploits. After he converted to pacifism he became known as "Jurgen the Calm."

Mastery

His philosophy prevailed, largely due to his unshakable mastery of the Voice. His victory was sealed in a legendary confrontation, where The Calm is said to have "swallowed the Shouts" of seventeen Tongues of the militant school for three days until his opponents all lay exhausted. These Tongues later became his disciples.

Founding of the Greybeards

It was after this confrontation he founded the Greybeards, a monastic order dedicated to mastering the Way of the Voice. He also built High Hrothgar, located near the peak of Throat of the World, which served as the monastery where the Greybeards meditated and perfected their voice.

Death

It is unknown when or how Jurgen Windcaller died, but he was buried in Ustengrav along with some of his possessions, including his horn. His sarcophagus reads "Windcaller" in Daedric, it is unknown why this is the case.

Legacy

In the Hall of Valor

The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller

During the quest "The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller," the Dragonborn is required to retrieve the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller from Ustengrav.

Sovngarde

Jurgen can be met in Hall of Valor during the quest "Sovngarde."

Quotes

• "Fate drives you, but you follow your own path. Choose wisely, lest you wander into evil."
• "My disciples still follow the difficult path - the Way of the Voice is neither wide, nor easy. But if you stray from wisdom then to Sovngarde you will not return."

Trivia

• After collecting the horn, if one returns to the Tomb, they can activate it and will receive a Dragon Soul.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim