- At some point between 4E 176 and 4E 177, Markarth is retaken from the Reachmen by Ulfric Stormcloak (18) and a militia made up of Nords. The Reachmen flee to the hills of the Reach and become the Forsworn, with a deep seated hatred for Nords of all kind.

- At some point between 4E 176 and 4E 177, the Nord militia becomes known as the Stormcloaks.

- Galmar Stone-Fist and Alvor Honeyrunner are appointed generals.

- Somewhere between 4E 176 and 4E 199, the Skyrim Civil War breaks out.

- 26th of Sun's Dawn: A young, unnamed babe is born and brought to an orphanage in Cyrodiil.

- 13th of Midyear: That babe is adopted and given the name Hainin Marshal.