Where Did Greybeard Come from?

The Greybeards

are an ancient and honored order that dwell in their mountain sanctuary High Hrothgar, which is located on the highest mountain peak in Tamriel, the Throat of the World. As masters of Thu'um, or "the Voice," they live in absolute silence in order to better attune themselves to the voice of the sky.

Who was the first greybeard?

10 They Were Formed In The First Era

Jurgen Windcaller, as it turns out, was the original Greybeard, and, following an embarrassing defeat at the hands of his enemies, he spent an extended period of time meditating on the meaning of why he could use the Thu'um.

What does the greybeard mean?

greybeard in British English

or US graybeard (ˈɡreɪˌbɪəd ) noun. an old man, esp a sage. a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits. Derived forms.