High King Torygg (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)

 First Appearance: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Played By: Christian Svensson

The former High King of Skyrim in the Third Century of the Fourth Era, Jarl Torygg of Solitude was the son of High King Istlod and was formally recognised as ruler by the communing moot after Istlod died. He was the husband of Elisif, whom lived with him in the Blue Palace.

He had a high respect for Ulfric Stormcloak's passion for a free and independent Skyrim and planned to hear what the latter had to say with no bias for either Stormcloak or the Empire when he had come to Solitude. It was thought by members of his court that he would have considered Ulfric's proposition and even stood with him if Ulfric would have asked him.

However Ulfric arrived in the Solitude court to challenge his title of king; using his "thu'um" to disarm Torygg and then kill him in a challenge by combat (following the Nord custom of not backing down when a challenge was made in court)- some say with Ulfric's blade, others say "ripped apart" by another "thu'um."

"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"

During the Dragonborn's hunt for Alduin in Sovengarde they run into Torygg, who tells them that he fought Ulfric bravely and with honor and questions if Ulfric can claim to feel the same way. He also feels sorrow for his wife having to feel grief for him.

He begins to warn the Dragonborn of the threat of Alduin and that the mist was very easy to get lost in, asking them whether he knew the way as he felt "weary and tired." He tries to persuade them to "turn back" and that "courage is useless" in such danger.

After Alduin is killed by the Dragonborn, Torygg happily exclaims that the mist of Sovengarde had lifted and that the dead have no reason to be scared anymore since "the World-Eater" has been ended. He proclaims that the dead will "sing of you forever" and that they praise him greatly.

The Morag Mural of Creation: Infinity Stones (Guardians of the Galaxy)

First Appearance: Guardians of the Galaxy

A stone mural depicting the  Four Cosmic Entities and the creation of the Infinity Stones- just after the creation of the Universe- from the energy that was expelled by the explosion, that was located in the ancient temple vault on the planet Morag (where the Orb had been hidden.)


"Guardians of the Galaxy"

When Star-Lord broke into the Temple Vault on Morag to retrieve the Orb for the Broker (although going behind Yondu's back- who had arranged the deal) he saw the mural etched onto the floor. During the fight with Korath the Pursuer, the Orb is knocked from his hand and hits the floor and rolls on top of the Mural.

While Taneleer explains the origins of the Infinity Stones, he shows Star-Lord, Groot, Rocket and Gamora a hologram of the mural (whether or not the picture is taken from the temple is unknown, but the mural is identical). 

The Four Cosmic Entities (Guardians of the Galaxy)

First Appearance: The Avengers (Mentioned only)

A group of four cosmic beings that lived before the Universe itself was even created; Death, Entropy, Infinity and Eternity were the forgers of "the six singularities" that would eventually become the Infinity Stones- The Energy of the creation of the Universe compacted into "six concentrated ingots."


"Guardians of the Galaxy"

Inside the Temple Vault on the planet Morag- where The Orb had been kept hidden- the ancient civilisation who created the structure etched a mural that depicted the four Cosmic Beings and the forging of the Stones.

When Taneleer Tivan was explaining the origin of the Infinity Stones to Rocket, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot (before the Guardians of the Galaxy became an official team), he shows them a hologram of the same mural as well as several of the stones.