Korir

What's there to tell? It's mostly gone now, thanks to those damned mages in the College.

Someday there'll be proof they caused the Great Collapse. Most of a city just dropping off into the sea... That doesn't just happen.

Can you believe that this hold used to contend for the throne of the High King? Now perhaps others will listen.

Here, your reward as promised. You have Winterhold's thanks.

Then I have no work for you.

Good. I'll have a sum of gold waiting for your return.

Winterhold has lost much of its history, and with that much of its power. I aim to change that.

I've heard rumors of the resting place of the Helm of Winterhold, the very same helm that Jarl Hanse wore in the First Era.

Hanse was in line to be High King of Skyrim, you know. Having that might get the ear of the other Holds and give me some authority.

Look around you. Winterhold is in this state because of those damned mages.

They sit up there in their tower, doing gods-know-what, and who watches over them?

The guards don't even dare go up there unless they've no choice.

I do, and if you count yourself among their numbers then you've blood on your hands as well.

There's nothing left of Winterhold. Nothing!

Everyone knows it's the College's fault that the sea swallowed our city. Still they deny it, but we all know the truth.

It does. The College has caused enough problems; don't need you or anyone else adding to them.

If you're not here for the College, then you've little other reason to be in Winterhold at all.

Stay clear of that College, if you know what's good for you.

Nothing but foul deeds behind those walls.

Should've known.

Not that it matters anymore. No one bothers coming to Winterhold for any other reason.