Winterhold stood bare with interest after the fight under Saarthal and Ysarth wished to travel to the warmer parts of the land; not only in search of truths but adventure, for it is within adventure that the most unlikely truths and stories are discovered. He decided Whiterun would be to his liking.
He mounted his white mare whose coat blended with the snow and whose nostrils blew clouds of white breath; impatient perhaps
'Asfirith' and the horse began its gallop.
Besides Dragonsreach, Whiterun was of particular fancy to Ysarth due to its infamous Skyforge and great history which both he knew well of.
He dismounted his mare outside the stables and paid the boy a generous amount after asking him to look after and keep warm his horse. The boy mumbled a series of shallow gratuitous words that is usual for round-ears. Ysarth decided the inn would have what he sought.
'You, stop! What business do you have here elf?' asked the guard on the right of the big, wooden doors whose sword hung lazily at his side and whose helmet looked uncared for.
'Wait a minute', the other, on the left, gestured to the first 'this is that elf from near Ivarstead; the one that watches the road'
The first looked at Ysarth. If he regretted what he had first said, you could not see it from beneath his helmet.
'Ah yes. All right, we'll let you in because we know of you and you're not a trouble-maker.'
Ysarth nodded and proceeded in as the two opened the doors.
The second grabbed Ysarth's arm; 'Be careful; there has been a great number of newcomers lately. No doubt from those sneaky assassins everyone keeps whispering about.'
'Thank you, brother' Ysarth nodded at the guard and continued in.
As always, the city smelt of food, wood, burning coal and the wave of city noise rushed into Ysarth's ears. He blocked out the constant drone and singled out only important conversations. He proceeded towards the Bannered Mare.
Upon his entry, Ysarth noticed how busy and how warm it was; unlike the hearths of Winterhold that did not warm the hands much. He seated himself at the bar counter, paid for one night at the inn and refused the mead offered to him. He instead requested a bowl of their freshest fruit and again began to listen to the conversations within the tavern and survey the many visages.