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Castle Dour

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition guide · Meeting the Jarl of Solitude

Castle Dour is the military and administrative fortress in Solitude, serving as the headquarters of General Tullius and the Imperial Legion in Skyrim. Although Jarl Elisif the Fair resides nearby at the Blue Palace, visiting Castle Dour is essential if you want to join the Imperial Legion or progress in the Civil War storyline. Inside, you can speak directly with General Tullius and Legate Rikke to receive your initial military assignments.

Region: Solitude
Getting there: North-west across the courtyard from the Solitude market, or north-west past the execution platform from the Solitude main gates
Connects to: Solitude, Castle Dour, Dungeon, Temple of the Divines
Related quests: Joining the Legion · The Jagged Crown · Message to Whiterun · Battle for Windhelm
Services and people: General Tullius · Legate Rikke · Beirand

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The Gold Ribbon of Merit: Sitting on a table in the archery range in the courtyardThe Talos Mistake: Located on a table in General Tullius's planning room

Key fights

Confrontation of General Tullius

Enemies: General Tullius and Legate Rikke

Threats: Tullius uses sword and shield melee attacks while Rikke utilizes close-quarters melee combat and standard Imperial combat shouts

Weaknesses and resistances: Both are susceptible to standard physical damage, elemental magic, and crowd-control effects (Unrelenting Force, Paralysis) with no major inherent elemental resistances

Tactics: Use the throne room entry door as a chokepoint, stagger Rikke first to eliminate her aggression while Ulfric and Galmar draw Tullius's attention, then burst Tullius down before executing him

Rewards: General Tullius' Armor, Tullius' leveled sword, and completion of the "Battle for Solitude" quest ending the Civil War for the Stormcloaks

Shops and people

Beirand: Blacksmith services, weapons, armor, and crafting supplies found at the forge in the courtyard

Tips

Speak to Legate Rikke inside the headquarters room to start the quest "Joining the Legion."
If you decide to join the Stormcloaks later, you cannot complete Imperial Legion quests initiated here.

Not listed for this area: secrets, enemies.

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