Ancano is a villain from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim where he serves as the main antagonist of College of Winterhold questline. He was voiced by Alexander Brandon. Ancano is a Thalmor operative stationed in College of Winterhold where he acts as the advisor to the Arch-Mage Savos Aren. While the others in the College are highly suspicious of his actions, he, in turn, shows suspicion towards the Dragonborn when they first join the College. He also blames their presence in the College to the incompetence of the Arch-Mage. One of the College members, however, Nirya, admits that he does look handsome. She does, however, believe that Ancano is up to something bad, and tells the Dragonborn that he is not to be trusted.