SKYRIM

Skyrim is the northernmost province of Tamriel. It is home to the Nords, a race of fair skinned, light haired humans that have become lived there for ages!
Skyrim is split into 9 holds
Eastmarch — Capital: Windhelm
Falkreath — Capital: Falkreath
Haafingar — Capital: Solitude
Hjaalmarch — Capital: Morthal
The Pale — Capital: Dawnstar
The Reach — Capital: Markarth
The Rift — Capital: Riften
Whiterun — Capital: Whiterun
Winterhold — Capital: Winterhold

Skyrim is currently split between two sides in a large civil war, between the Empire and the Stormcloak Rebellion. The Empire wants to keep the peace in Skyrim after the Great War against the Aldmeri Dominion, while the Stormcloaks, led by Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak, want to break away from the empire that they belive has betrayed them, and have the freedom to worship the 9th divine, Talos.

There are several guilds and factions to join in the province of Skyrim

The Companions: A group of honorable mercenaries based in Whiterun. Though, they keep their werewolf secret hidden.

College of Winterhold: The premier school of magic, located on the dangerous northern cliffs. Perfect for mages, offering extensive training and powerful artifacts.

Thieves Guild: Based in the Riften sewers (The Ragged Flagon), this faction focuses on stealth, fences, and restoring the guild's former glory.

Dark Brotherhood: A secretive guild of assassins. They serve the night mother, and the god Sithis.

Bards College: Located in Solitude, the Bards College focuses on storytelling and music playing.

Dawnguard: A group of vampire hunters, based in Fort Dawnguard.