How was Winterhold destroyed?

Winterhold lost its status after the Great Collapse, when a large majority of the city had plunged into the Sea of Ghosts.
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What caused the destruction of Winterhold?

The actual cause of the collapse was massive surges of waves in the Sea of Ghosts just off the coast of Winterhold, battering the city for close to a year and wiping out entire districts at a time. Skyrim's College of Winterhold, however, was left entirely untouched.
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Did the College destroy Winterhold?

Put simply, your future self interacted with the eye of magnus, and through a series of unknown events, caused winterhold to he destroyed in the past. The moment you put on that necklace and found that secret entrace in saarthal, winterhold's fate was sealed.
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When did the collapse of Winterhold happen?

The crumbling remains of Winterhold. The Great Collapse was a geological event that devastated Winterhold. In 4E 122, a series of storms lashed out at the northern coast of Skyrim, eventually causing most of the city to erode alarmingly fast and be washed away into the Sea of Ghosts.
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Why can't ti buy a house Winterhold?

Due to a lack of residences caused by the cataclysm, it is not possible to purchase a house in Winterhold. Even with the Hearthfire DLC, Winterhold remains the only hold where it is not possible to purchase property.
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What is the biggest house in Skyrim?

Skyrim best houses - Proudspire Manor

Proudspire is one of the biggest houses in the game, with plenty of spare room for a family without you having to sacrifice space for other rooms. It's near the market, located in the capital city, and even has a quest attached to it, No Stone Unturned.
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What happen to Winterhold?

Winterhold lost its status after the Great Collapse, when a large majority of the city had plunged into the Sea of Ghosts.
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Is there anything in the Sea of Ghosts?

The Sea of Ghosts host its own variety of animals that are not commonly found in other parts of the continent, specifically the Horkers and the Chub Loons.
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When did Red Mountain erupt?

The largest volcano in Tamriel, it is known to have erupted two times, the first being in 1E 688. It remained dormant until the Red Year of 4E 5, when the fall of Baar Dau caused it to erupt once again. As of 4E 201, the volcano is still experiencing ongoing eruptions.
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Who destroyed Winterhold?

For the longest time, Winterhold served as the capital of Skyrim, one with a rich and illustrious history, and even in its prime, it rivaled Solitude to the west. Most of the city was lost when an event known as the Great Collapse had cast most of it into the Sea of Ghosts in 4E 122.
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What's under the College of Winterhold?

The Midden is a dungeon found beneath the College of Winterhold. Trap doors leading to The Midden can be found just north of the door to the Hall of the Elements in the College's courtyard, and under the stairs in the Hall of Countenance.
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Is Ancano essential?

Despite the fact that Ancano is an essential character, he can be attacked and "killed," without any bounty or hostility from any surrounding people. Ancano may not become hostile when attacked by the Dragonborn, even when they are in their werewolf form.
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How do I befriend the Jarl of Winterhold?

Bugs
  1. PC 360 NX It is possible to turn in the Helm of Winterhold to Jarl Korir after completing the Imperial path for the Civil War questline. ...
  2. PC If the above does not work, you can open the console command, click him, then use Setrelationshiprank player 3 to make him friendly enough to talk to.
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Where is the Psijic order?

The Psijic Order is an ancient order based on the island of Artaeum. From it, the Mages Guild would later begin and develop in 2E 230, started by Vanus Galerion. The Psijic Order was believed to have originated in the Summerset Isles, and their headquarters was located on Artaeum.
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When did Skyrim take place?

Skyrim starts at 4E 201, 200 years after the Third Era ended along with the Septim bloodline. If you're playing on PC, you can type help gamedayspassed in the console to see how much time has passed in-game.
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Where is Tamriel in Skyrim?

The world of Elder Scrolls Online takes place on the continent of Tamriel. Tamriel is a continent on the planet Nirn and is also the continent in which all of the previous Elder Scrolls games take place.
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Where is Atmora?

Atmora, also known as Altmora or Elder Wood in Ehlnofex, is a frozen continent located far to the north of Tamriel, across the Sea of Ghosts. It was home to a race of Men known as Atmorans around the Merethic Era. Atmora was originally settled by Elves, as one of their kingdoms.
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Should I give Winterhold or Riften?

I agree generally it doesn't make much difference. However if you give adequate to both sides then there is an agreement in place where both sides treat it as peace. So if you swap Markarth and Riften and get compensation paid by the stormcloaks it seems like the most fair ending.
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Why is solitude the capital of Skyrim?

Because it's the home of the current High King. Until a successor is chosen, it'll remain the capital.
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Is there a dragon in Dragonsreach?

With the help of the Jarl of Whiterun, I've trapped the dragon Odahviing in Dragonsreach. Odahviing revealed that Alduin's lair is located in the ancient temple of Skuldafn, which is only accessible by air. Odahviing has offered to take me there, in return for his freedom.
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Which Skyrim ending is canon?

As an imperial sided individual, I have to say that it's most probable that the canon ending either belongs to the Stormcloaks victory or Season Unending.
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Does the war ever end in Skyrim?

No. There is no way you can complete the war part of the game without taking a side. There is no such option in-game. The war part between the factions must be completed taking one of the sides and doing the missions.
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Who actually wins the Skyrim civil war?

If you look at the two sides of the war, you will see that the empire is most likely the winner. For one, no matter which side you choose, Jarl Balgruuf and Whiterun will go with the empire. Assume that if the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks, he is most likely a Nord.
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