Clan Word-Bringer

"First Man, the Bringer of Words, Harbinger of Us All"

- Motto adopted by Ysgramor

, called Møg Urdfœra in Atmoramal, is an Atmoran noble family from Østmark, Skyrim. It was founded by Harbinger Ysgramor the Bringer of Words, who led the Five Hundred Companions during the Return. The clan have ruled over the Jarldom of Østmark since it was founded circa ME 270.

History
Clan Word-Bringer is one of the most prestigious clans in Skyrim, being founded by the legendary Ysgramor. Jarl Sigi was ousted from his throne by Jarl Valdar of Hvitstrad following a war. For a few years Sigi was an outlaw forced into exile in his own lands. He reclaimed his lands, however, and his son Rerir avenged their clan's honor by killing Jarl Valdar in battle. Jarl Vǫlsung was cursed from birth to die young, earning him the nickname 'the Ill-Fated', upon receiving the Jarldom he died after only 8 years. Jarl Sigurðr earned the nickname 'the Farmer' after years of incentivizing development of farming lands in Østmark to make it more independent from Hvitstrad.

Coat of Arms
The clan's coat of arms bears two symbols: Wuuthrad and the two-headed dragon. Wuuthrad was the famous battleaxe of Ysgramor, the clan's founder, and the two-headed dragon was his own personal symbol. He bore that symbol on his shield and atop his helmet. Both became synonymous with Ysgramor's name during the Return. When he founded his clan, Ysgramor chose both of them to adorn it's coat of arms.

Jarldome of Østmark

 * Jarl Ysgramor Word-Bringer (ME 270 – ME 240)
 * Jarl Ylgar Word-Bringer (ME 240 – ME 210)
 * Jarl Hrólfr Word-Bringer (ME 210 – ME 180)
 * Jarl Rikard Word-Bringer (ME 180 – ME 150)
 * Jarl Rikarðr Word-Bringer (ME 150 – ME 140)
 * Jarl Róðgeirr Word-Bringer (ME 140 – ME 120)
 * Jarl Vilrekr Word-Bringer (ME 120 – ME 90)
 * Jarl Hróðvaldr Word-Bringer (ME 90 – ME 80)
 * Jarl Víbiǫrn Word-Bringer (ME 80 - 60)
 * Jarl Vílæif Word-Bringer (ME 60 – ME 20)
 * Jarl Sigi 'the Outlaw' Word-Bringer (ME 20 - ME 10)
 * Jarl Rerir 'the Avenger' Word-Bringer (ME 10 - 1E 43)
 * Jarl Vǫlsung 'the Ill-Fated' Word-Bringer (1E 43 - 1E 51)
 * Jarl Sigmund Word-Bringer (1E 51 - 1E 88)
 * Jarl Sigurðr 'the Farmer' Word-Bringer (1E 88 – )

Thanedom of Morvunskar

 * Thane Mágsefni Word-Bringer (ME 190 – ME 150)
 * Thane Vilken Word-Bringer (ME 130 – ME 110)
 * Thane Heðinbiǫrn 'the Cursed' Word-Bringer (ME 100 – ME 60)
 * Thane Harald Word-Bringer (1E 136 - )

Thanedom of Amol

 * Thane Ríkhvatr Word-Bringer (ME 160 – ME 120)
 * Thane Villi Word-Bringer (ME 120 – ME 80)

Trivia

 * The clan's family tree from Ysgramor onward is based on the family tree of the House of Normandy.
 * This was because Ysgramor was very similar to the founder of the House of Normandy, Rollo.
 * The clan's family tree from Harald onward is based on the family tree of the Hadrada Dynasty.
 * This is because Harald was partially inspired by Harald Hadrada, the founder of the dynasty.