Gender While he did not consider himself the leader of the guild as there was no true definitive leader within the guild, it was quite clear that everyone within the guild respected him, even seasoned warriors like Skjor, Vilkas, and even Vignar-Gray-Mane. For some, this is a paradise. The members of the Inner-Circle were all werewolves, and while Kodlak, Vilkas and Farkas worked to abstain from giving in to their animal nature for fear that lycanthropy would not allow them to go to Sovngarde when they died, Aela and Skjor embraced their nature urged the Dragonborn to take the gift and become a werewolf as well. Kodlak: "Vilkas, take him out to the yard and see what he can do." Hi there! He plays an influential role in the Companions' questline. If you choose to ask him where he stands on the war, he will tell you: "Politics are something best avoided. It makes no difference. If you however choose to tell him that you work for the honor of the Companions, he will openly admit: "Lad/Lass, I know what you've been up to." Everyone: "It shall be so. If you chose to tell him that Vilkas said it was a curse from the ancient Companions, he will remark: "The boy has a nugget of truth, but the reality is more complicated than that. Kodlak: "Then the judgement of this Circle is complete. [/quote] If the Dragonborn runs ahead of the Heroes of the Dragon War to face Alduin alone, it is possible that Kodlak will charge in to assist in fighting him. Kodlak Whitemane was a high ranking member, specifically a Harbinger within the Companions Guild. You then ask him if he's trying to cure himself to which he'll reply: "Yes, but it's no easy matter. But for today, return to Jorrvaskr. Kodlak Whitemane is the current Harbinger of The Companions, and is a member of The Circle. Kodlak: "Sometimes the famous come to us. The UESPWiki – Your source for The Elder Scrolls since 1995, https://en.uesp.net/w/index.php?title=Skyrim:Kodlak_Whitemane&oldid=2239000, Skyrim-Factions-CompanionsCirclePlusKodlak, Skyrim-Factions-CompanionsFactionMinusBrillAndVignar, Skyrim-Factions-CompanionsHarbingerFaction, Skyrim-Factions-GuardFaction (makes an actor a guard), Skyrim-Factions-WIAdditem03ExclusionFaction, Skyrim-Bugs Fixed by the Unofficial Skyrim Patch, Skyrim-Factions-MQSovngardeCombatDialogueFaction. Es ist lediglich bekannt, dass er bereits in jungen Jahren seine Familie aus nicht näher bekannten Gründen verlor. Sovngarde is a quest available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in which the Dragonborn must enter Sovngarde, the realm of Aetherius belonging to the Nordic god Shor, to reach Alduin who has been retreating there to consume the souls of Nord heroes and regain his strength. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. However, those days are drawing to a close. His predecessor, the Harbinger Askar, found him working as a bodyguard in Hammerfell, and recruited him. The Circle advises me. Kodlak is also a member of The Circle, though he wishes to be rid of his lycanthropy. It's where your interests connect you with your people. At the centre is the start of a bridge composed of massive whale bones leading to the Hall of Valor with four main gates. Farkas: "Big swords should always beat little swords." When I first got to Sovngarde, and then kicking the guard's ***, I went into the building. Before he leaves however, he will promote you as the new Harbinger of the Companions, as he leaves for Sovngarde to finally find his peace. Glory in battle, honor in life. Kodlak: "What glorious prey. The dreams also told him this choice would hinge upon a stranger, one who he eventually met in 4E 201. “Kodlak parlait souvent d'un moyen de purifier son âme, même dans la mort.” Vilkas 4E 201. He avoids politics, and maintains the Companions' long-standing tradition of abstaining from political conflicts. His condition has reached its final stages of deterioration, making him weak in body. If the Companions would hunt in the name of their lord, Hircine, we would be granted great power." Kodlak will then turn back towards you and ask: "Of course. Kodlak: "I worry that you've been spending too many nights out." Skjor: "Well which is it? Vilkas: "It shall be so. But you don't need to share the worries of an old warrior. Vilkas: "And their arm.". Kodlak: "I am nobody's master, Vilkas. You would be wise to listen to him. Vilkas: "You have my brother and I, obviously. On returning to … His wisdom is respected throughout the nine holds, as well. The Harrowing of the Hunting Grounds. Just a heads up, but below could include possible spoilers regarding the Companions and the main storyline. You're just the one in charge, and it's what I'm used to." Just focus on your own honor. And don't you lead them?" Kodlak: "When I was young, I favored huge swords, much like you. For more information, see the lore article. Sovngarde The Hall of Valor Legendary and long-storied as the heavenly respite of the honourable dead among Nordic warriors, Sovngarde is the ultimate resting place of Nord dead. He has lost his will to win glory in battle, partially because his body cannot allow it. Kodlak will then tell Vilkas to spar with the Dragonborn out in the courtyard to test their strength. That's what it means to be one of us, boy/girl." After throwing a Glenmoril Witch Head at the fire in the depths of the tomb, Kodlak's wolf spirit appears. Upon asking what the task is, he will ask you if you have heard the story of how the Companions came to be werewolves. Aela: "Where I go is my business. This matter of beastblood has only troubled us for a few hundred. Kodlak Whitemane is a Nord Harbinger of the Companions in Whiterun in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.As Harbinger he does not give orders but his word is highly respected in Jorrvaskr and across all nine holds of Skyrim. Kodlak: "My title is Harbinger, child. I walked around in the Hall of Heroes in Sovngarde to check out the dead heroes, such as Ysgramor and King Olaf One-Eye and the such. The ones in Sovngarde. Who will speak for him/her?" How are you in a battle, boy/girl?" "Of course. This man/woman has endured, has challenged and has showed his/her valor. Kodlak can usually be found in the living quarters of Jorrvaskr. The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Prima Official Game Guide, https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Kodlak_Whitemane?oldid=3114269. It doesn't befit warriors of your standing. I for one am so glad I went there before being spoiled by this subreddit. Once Alduin is defeated, Kodlak will begin to make his way towards the Hall of Valor and thank you sincerely for lifting the curse of the World-Eater. Then, in Bloods Honor, Kodlak sends you to obtain a head of a Glenmoril witch in order to lift the gift/curse of the werewolf, the Beast Blood. During the storyline, the Dragonborn learns that he is haunted by the thought of joining Hircine in the afterlife. In the base game, it is impossible to speak to Kodlak both after knowing Farkas is a werewolf and before he finds out how you did in your trial. And they all see you. Look closer." And last I checked, we had some empty beds in Jorrvaskr for those with a fire burning in their hearts." When you enter the building, Vilkas will seek you out and ask you where you were in the time of need. Alduin hunts me as we once hunted our prey - a bitter payment for many bloody deeds." In order to join the Companions, you must first speak with the Harbinger, Kodlak. You then can ask him if the Companions are indeed werewolves. Exactly, a lot of posters don't seem to realize Sovngarde is like the biggest spoiler of all. Kodlak: "I remember when you were the same way. Upon death, a werewolf's soul goes to the Daedric Prince Hircine's hunting grounds. Kodlak Whitemane, if you've completed the companions questline. Base ID If you speak to Ysgramor within the Hall of Valor, he will say: "Do not fail Kodlak. "And of those trapped in Hircine's realm?" You can choose out of three ways to respond to his question: He will then tell Vilkas: "Vilkas, take him/her out to the yard and see what he/she can do." Bring glory to the Companions, and that glory will return upon you." Kodlak: "Then this judgment of this Circle is complete. Who will speak for him?" During their discussion, Eorlund Gray-Mane will arrive with the complete and repaired Wuuthrad. Kodlak: "Would you raise your shield in his defense?" "In time, Kodlak Whitemane, in time. How are you in a battle, boy? Now keep in mind that at the time I had no idea and never heard of 'console command'. Just before the arrival of the Dragonborn, a dream came to Kodlak. He can be found within his quarters in the Jorrvaskr living quarters. Asking if they became werewolves, Kodlak will confirm: "They did not believe the change would be permanent. They set out to Ysgramor's Tomb, where the ritual can be performed. Each Shield-Brother is his own man, each Shield-Sister her own woman." Torvar: "I just want to make sure I'm moving up." Sometimes men and women come to us to seek their fame. Regardless of whether you hid your true intentions or not, Kodlak will now say that he has a task for you. It would be a battle of such triumph. My predecessor, Askar, found me in Hammerfell. Kodlak: "And would you raise a mug in his name?" 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