Eorlund Gray-mane

Overview

"God's be praised!" - Eorlund Gray-Mane

Eorlund Gray-Mane is Nord blacksmith in the Wind District in the city of Whiterun. Eorlund is known to be the greatest smith in all of Skyrim he is also teaches the art of smithing at a Master's level. Adrianne Avenicci, the other blacksmith in Whiterun also mentions that Eorlund is the best Blacksmith in town. He forges all the weapons and armor for the Companions at the famous Skyforge. After joining the Companions and passed their trial then the Dragonborn gets the opportunity to request a special Skyforge weapon of choice to be forged by Eorlund Gray-Mane himself. While working closely with The Companions, he insists he simply tends the Skyforge and is not among their ranks.

Civil war and his brother

Eorlund Gray-Mane as a member of the Gray-Mane family and he is a avid supporter of the Stormcloak rebellion. If the Stormcloaks take over Whiterun, his brother Vignar Gray-Mane becomes Jarl of Whiterun Hold. If the Stormcloaks succeed he will say the following:

In-game quote from Eorlund Gray-Mane:
"Whiterun belongs to the true sons of Skyrim now. Just as it should."

Notes

• The Dragonborn must join the Companions to be able to receive training from Eorlund Gray-Mane.
• According to Fralia, Eorlund Gray-Mane crafts every item she sells.
• As all trainers of master levels, he will only train the Dragonborn to the skill level of 90.