Eastmarch

Eastmarch is one of the nine holds of Skyrim, a region in the eastern part of the province on the continent of Tamriel. Its capital and largest settlement is Windhelm, a historic city that sits at the heart of the hold and functions as the seat of the Jarl of Eastmarch. The landscape is cold and rugged, with mountains and long winters shaping the daily life and travel within the hold. The jarl governs from the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm.

The population of Eastmarch is predominantly Nord, with a culture rooted in trade, seafaring, and traditional crafts such as metalworking and textiles. The economy centers on mining and timber from inland forests, complemented by harbor trade through Windhelm’s port. Smaller villages and farming communities contribute to the hold’s rural economy and provide support for the larger urban center.

Notable locations within Eastmarch include Windhelm itself, which contains historic districts and the Palace of the Kings. The hold has a long history dating back to early Nordic settlement in Skyrim. In later periods, Eastmarch played a role in Skyrim’s civil conflicts, with Windhelm serving as a base of operations for factions aligned with the Stormcloaks during the Civil War era.

Overall, Eastmarch is recognized for its enduring cultural heritage, harsh but scenic geography, and its strategic urban center in Windhelm, which anchors political and economic life within the hold.