Skyrim – HundoDex

The Reach

Crags, gorges and rivers in the far west, where the Forsworn hold the hills and Dwemer ruins run deep under the stone city of Markarth.

Places

  • Arkngthamz (Dawnguard) – Dwemer ruin: Dwemer ruin of automatons, Falmer and chaurus south-east of Dushnikh Yal. The quest Lost to the Ages leads to the ghost Katria, and her unique bow Zephyr is among the treasure.
  • Bard's Leap Summit – Landmark: The plank at the very top of Lost Valley Redoubt. After a successful jump the ghost Azzadal appears and plays a song that raises Speech.
  • Bleakwind Bluff – Tower: Ruined Nordic tower north-west of Rorikstead, held by a hagraven and Forsworn with a Briarheart. The Two-handed skill book King lies inside.
  • Blind Cliff Cave – Cave: Forsworn cave south-west of Karthwasten where the hagraven Melka is caged. Free her for The Affairs of Hagravens to earn the staff Eye of Melka, and do not kill her captor Petra first or the quest cannot be finished.
  • Broken Tower Redoubt – Fort: Forsworn-held fort east of Karthwasten. A Briarheart in the upper tower carries the key to its prison cell, and The Heart of Dibella is the related quest.
  • Bruca's Leap Redoubt – Cave: Small Forsworn cave south-west of Dragon Bridge, ruled by a Briarheart shaman. Forsworn bounty and Jarl quests often name it.
  • Bthardamz – Dwemer ruin: Large Dwemer ruin west-north-west of Karthwasten, held by Peryite's Afflicted. Starting The Only Cure clears the roots from its entrance, and the boss Orchendor carries the key to the Arcanex elevator.
  • Cliffside Retreat – Shack: A hunter's shack south of Dragon Bridge. The Archery skill book The Marksmanship Lesson is kept inside, and taking it counts as stealing.
  • Cradle Stone Tower – Tower: Small ruined Nordic tower west of Bard's Leap Summit, home to a hagraven. The Alteration skill book Sithis is kept here.
  • Darkfall Cave (Dawnguard) – Cave: Troll and spider cave south of Mor Khazgur. During Touching the Sky the wall behind a basin becomes the portal to Darkfall Passage, the only way into the Forgotten Vale.
  • Dead Crone Rock – Tower: Ruined tower south-south-west of Markarth, home of the hagraven Drascua. The word wall behind her altar teaches Faas (Fear) of Dismay, and the Pommel Stone of Mehrunes' Razor is here for Pieces of the Past.
  • Deep Folk Crossing – Landmark: Ancient Dwemer bridge over a weir in the north of the Reach, with the sealed way into buried Bthar-zel at its end. Arniel's Endeavor and Lost to the Ages both involve it.
  • Deepwood Redoubt – Nordic ruin: Large Forsworn-held ruin west of Dragon Bridge. It opens onto Deepwood Vale, where the unique boots Predator's Grace lie and the way to Hag's End begins.
  • Dragontooth Crater – Dragon lair: Dragon lair north-north-west of Karthwasten, once a Forsworn and hagraven camp. Its word wall teaches Su (Air) of Elemental Fury, and an arcane enchanter stands in front of it.
  • Druadach Redoubt – Forsworn camp: Forsworn camp and cave south of Mor Khazgur. If you side with the Forsworn in No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, Madanach and his followers are found here.
  • Dushnikh Yal – Orc stronghold: Orc stronghold under Chief Burguk. You must become Blood-Kin before the Orcs will trade or train; Burguk teaches One-handed to Master and Gharol teaches Heavy Armor to Expert.
  • Fort Sungard – Fort: Large fort east-south-east of Markarth, first held by Forsworn. It is retaken in The Battle for Fort Sungard, and whichever side wins the Civil War ends up holding it.
  • Four Skull Lookout – Nordic ruin: Small open-air ruin south of Karthwasten, held by bandits. It is one of the places visited in the Destruction Ritual Spell quest.
  • Gloomreach – Cave: Falmer and chaurus cave south-east of Old Hroldan Inn. The Restoration skill book Withershins is inside.
  • Hag Rock Redoubt – Nordic ruin: Forsworn-held ruin south of Markarth, with a Briarheart in his own quarters. The route to Dead Crone Rock runs through its grounds.
  • Hag's End – Nordic ruin: Ruin west of Dragon Bridge ruled by a hagraven. Its word wall teaches Tiid (Time) of Slow Time, and the unique dagger Bloodthorn is here. A hidden room behind the throne holds the Assassin of Old.
  • Harmugstahl – Fort: Small fort north of Karthwasten where the warlock Kornalus experiments on enchanted frostbite spiders. He carries the key to the locked doors.
  • Hendraheim (Anniversary Edition) – Homestead: A Nordic hall added by a Creation as a player home, with its own Hendraheim quest. It has a trophy room for unique weapons, armor and masks.
  • Karthspire – Forsworn camp: Forsworn redoubt and cave east of Markarth. Alduin's Wall sends you through its pillar puzzle to Sky Haven Temple, and a dragon appears here once that quest begins.
  • Karthspire Camp – Forsworn camp: The Forsworn camp below the Karthspire cave, listed with a map marker of its own.
  • Karthwasten – Settlement: Mining town in the north of the Reach, owned by Ainethach. A dispute over Sanuarach Mine starts a quest here, and The Heart of Dibella and Gharol's Message both lead to the town.
  • Kolskeggr Mine – Mine: A gold mine and small settlement east-north-east of Markarth, held by Forsworn until the Kolskeggr Mine quest from Skaggi Scar-Face frees it.
  • Left Hand Mine – Mine: An iron mine and small settlement south-east of Markarth, owned by Skaggi Scar-Face, who gives the Kolskeggr Mine quest.
  • Liar's Retreat – Cave: A cave north-east of Karthwasten whose bandits were overrun by Falmer. The Liar's Retreat quest leads to Rahd's altar, which holds the unique warhammer The Longhammer.
  • Lost Valley Redoubt – Nordic ruin: Massive ruin of Forsworn and hagravens. Its word wall teaches Zii (Spirit) of Become Ethereal, and the plank at the summit is Bard's Leap Summit.
  • Markarth – City: Capital of the Reach, carved into a Dwemer ruin. The House of Horrors, The Taste of Death and No One Escapes Cidhna Mine all begin here, and Hamal trains Enchanting to Master once The Heart of Dibella is finished.
  • Markarth Stables – Stable: The stables just outside Markarth's gate. Cedran sells a horse here, and Banning sells the war dog Vigilance as a follower.
  • Mor Khazgur – Orc stronghold: Orc stronghold led by Chief Larak, who teaches Block to Master once you are Blood-Kin. Borgakh the Steel Heart can be recruited as a follower here.
  • Nchuand-Zel – Dwemer ruin: Large Dwemer ruin below Understone Keep, held by Falmer, with no map marker of its own. The Lost Expedition runs through it.
  • Old Hroldan Inn – Settlement: A remote inn east of Markarth where Tiber Septim once stayed. Sleeping in the Tiber Septim room starts The Ghost of Old Hroldan, and the Two-handed skill book Battle of Sancre Tor lies in that room.
  • Purewater Run – Cave: A small cave south-south-east of Markarth, home to slaughterfish. A copy of the Smithing skill book Cherim's Heart is inside.
  • Ragnvald – Nordic ruin: Ruin north of Markarth where the dragon priest Otar the Mad rests. Two skull keys free him, and the word wall behind his sarcophagus teaches Kaan (Kyne) of Kyne's Peace.
  • Reach Imperial Camp – Military camp: Imperial camp south of Bthardamz and west of Karthwasten, led by Legate Emmanuel Admand. Legate Rikke takes over during The Battle for Fort Sungard.
  • Reach Stormcloak Camp – Military camp: Stormcloak camp west of Liar's Retreat and north-east of Karthwasten. Galmar Stone-Fist takes command during Compelling Tribute and The Battle for Fort Sungard.
  • Reachcliff Cave – Cave: Draugr cave east-south-east of Markarth with a Namira shrine behind the boss room. The Taste of Death leads here, and the cave has two map markers: this one and Reachcliff Secret Entrance.
  • Reachcliff Secret Entrance – Cave: The second map marker of Reachcliff Cave. The hidden exit does not exist until you leave through it from inside the cave during The Taste of Death.
  • Reachwater Rock – Cave: Draugr crypt south of Sky Haven Temple where Forbidden Legend ends at Archmage Gauldur's tomb. The cave can only be fully explored near the end of that quest.
  • Reachwind Eyrie – Dwemer ruin: Small abandoned Dwemer tower west of Reachcliff Cave. The Heavy Armor skill book Chimarvamidium sits on a desk inside.
  • Rebel's Cairn – Cave: Small cave north-west of Rorikstead where the Rebel's Cairn quest ends. Red Eagle's Fury from Red Eagle Redoubt opens its secret door, and Red Eagle's Bane rests on the weapon stand.
  • Red Eagle Redoubt – Cave: Forsworn cave with two camps above it, east of Markarth. Its boss carries Red Eagle's Fury for the Rebel's Cairn quest, and a Forsworn wizard keeps the Alteration skill book Reality & Other Falsehoods.
  • Runoff Caverns (Anniversary Edition) – Cave: Dwemer weather-puzzle dungeon from the Forgotten Seasons creation, with a quest of the same name. The Sky Orchestrator is its final boss.
  • Salvius Farm – Mill: A small wheat farm east of Markarth run by the Salvius family. The miscellaneous quests Gather Wheat and Rogatus's Letter both involve it.
  • Shrine to Peryite – Daedric shrine: Shrine north-east of Markarth and west of Karthwasten. Kesh the Clean waits here with Peryite's quest, The Only Cure.
  • Sky Haven Temple – Temple: The Blades' hidden mountaintop temple, open only once Alduin's Wall is under way. Esbern and Delphine are based here, the unique katana Dragonbane hangs in the armory, and Rebuilding the Blades is run from it.
  • Soljund's Sinkhole – Mine: A moonstone mine overrun by draugr. Perth's Soljund's Sinkhole quest clears it, and a copy of Boethiah's Proving found here can start the Daedric quest Boethiah's Calling.
  • Sundered Towers – Tower: Two linked ruined towers south-east of Karthwasten, held by Forsworn and hagravens. A copy of The Legend of Red Eagle lies inside, and the towers cannot be cleared on their own.
  • The Lover Stone – Standing stone: Standing stone east of Markarth, north of Kolskeggr Mine. Every skill improves 15% faster while it is active.
  • Understone Keep – Landmark: The Jarl's palace inside Markarth, with a map marker of its own. Calcelmo's laboratory is within, and the way down into Nchuand-Zel starts here.
  • Valthume – Nordic ruin: Barrow south-east of Markarth where the ghost Valdar starts Evil in Waiting and the dragon priest Hevnoraak lies in wait. Its word wall teaches Yah (Seek) of Aura Whisper, and an Iron Claw is guarded inside.

Quests

  • Alduin's Wall: Starts in the Ratway as soon as A Cornered Rat ends, with Esbern needing an escort to Riverwood. Reward: Dragonbane.
  • Paarthurnax: Consult Esbern at Sky Haven Temple after Alduin flees, or let Delphine start it when the Season Unending council is held. Reward: Dragon soul, bones and scales; free access to Sky Haven Temple.
  • Compelling Tribute: Speak to Galmar Stone-Fist at the Reach Stormcloak Camp, who sends you to investigate Raerek, the steward of Markarth. Reward: Levelled gold and access to the wagon's respawning loot.
  • The Battle for Fort Sungard: Report to Galmar Stone-Fist at the Reach Stormcloak Camp after Compelling Tribute. Reward: The title Snow-Hammer and a levelled shield.
  • The Battle for Fort Sungard: Report to Legate Rikke at the Reach Imperial Camp, northeast of Markarth. Reward: A levelled sword.
  • Hard Answers: Speak to Karliah outside Snow Veil Sanctum, then take the journal to Enthir in Winterhold. Reward: Nightingale Blade.
  • Silver Lining: Finish five small jobs for Delvin or Vex in the Reach, then ask Delvin about the special job in Markarth. Reward: A merchant in the Ragged Flagon and influence in Markarth.
  • Mourning Never Comes: Astrid has a contract for you once Nazir's first three are done. Reward: Gold, and Muiri's Ring for the optional kill.
  • Locate the Assassin of Old: Give Olava's Token, Gabriella's bonus for a clean kill in Breaching Security, to Olava the Feeble in Whiterun. Reward: The Ancient Shrouded Armor set.
  • The House of Horrors: In Markarth, find Vigilant Tyranus asking about the abandoned house near the gate and go inside with him. Reward: Mace of Molag Bal.
  • The Taste of Death: Speak to Brother Verulus in Understone Keep, Markarth, about the closed Hall of the Dead (or pick its lock), then go in and listen to Eola. No level is needed. Reward: Ring of Namira and gold.
  • The Only Cure: Reach level 12 and speak to Kesh the Clean at the Shrine to Peryite near Karthwasten. From level 10 an Afflicted Refugee met on the road can also send you there. Reward: Spellbreaker.
  • A Night to Remember: From level 14, a man called Sam Guevenne offers a drinking contest in any inn. Reward: Sanguine Rose.
  • The Heart of Dibella: Get caught in the Inner Sanctum of the Temple of Dibella in Markarth, which is closed to visitors, and offer to make amends. Reward: Agent of Dibella: more damage in melee against the opposite sex.
  • The Forsworn Conspiracy: Walk into Markarth's market for the first time and witness the murder there. Eltrys slips you a note to meet him at the Shrine of Talos. Reward: Levelled gold for each lead.
  • No One Escapes Cidhna Mine: Follows The Forsworn Conspiracy: return to the Shrine of Talos and be arrested. Reward: Armor of the Old Gods from the Forsworn, or the Silver-Blood Family Ring from Thonar.
  • The Lost Expedition: Read the journal on the body of Alethius just inside Nchuand-Zel, the excavation behind Understone Keep. Reward: Levelled gold.
  • Evil in Waiting: Enter Valthume and speak to the ghost of Valdar in the entrance hall. Reward: The mask Hevnoraak, his staff and a word of Aura Whisper.
  • The Affairs of Hagravens: Speak to the caged hagraven Melka in Blind Cliff Bastion, reached through Blind Cliff Cave. Reward: Eye of Melka.
  • Ragnvald: Touch the sealed sarcophagus in Ragnvald Temple. Reward: The mask Otar and a word of Kyne's Peace.
  • Rebel's Cairn: Read the book The Legend of Red Eagle. Reward: Red Eagle's Bane.
  • Delivery: Speak to Banning at the Markarth Stables.
  • Lisbet's Missing Shipment: Speak to Lisbet at Arnleif and Sons Trading Company in Markarth.
  • Delivery to Calcelmo: Speak to the jeweller Kerah at her stall in Markarth's market.
  • Speak to Degaine: Ask Kleppr or Frabbi at the Silver-Blood Inn for work, then find the beggar Degaine.
  • Bothela's Discreet Delivery: Speak to Bothela at the Hag's Cure in Markarth.
  • Nimhe, the Poisoned One: Speak to Calcelmo at the mouth of the excavation in Understone Keep. Reward: The key to the Dwemer Museum.
  • Skilled Apprenticeship: Speak to the smith Ghorza gra-Bagol at her forge in Markarth. Reward: A level in Smithing.
  • Kill the Forsworn Leader: Ask Jarl Igmund in Understone Keep for work.
  • Dungeon Delving: Offered by Jarl Igmund after Kill the Forsworn Leader.
  • Coated in Blood: Speak to the smith Moth gro-Bagol in Understone Keep.
  • Search and Seizure: Speak to the Thalmor justiciar Ondolemar in Understone Keep.
  • A Few Words with You: Speak to the smelter worker Omluag in Markarth.
  • Fight! Fight!: Talk to Cosnach at the Silver-Blood Inn and take his bet. Reward: 100 gold; Cosnach becomes a follower.
  • Kolskeggr Mine: Speak to Pavo Attius or Skaggi Scar-Face at Left Hand Mine, outside Markarth.
  • Rogatus's Letter: Speak to Rogatus Salvius at Salvius Farm, outside Markarth.
  • Sanuarach Mine: Speak to Ainethach in Karthwasten, or to the mercenary Atar at the mine.
  • The Ghost of Old Hroldan: Rent Tiber Septim's Room at the Old Hroldan Inn and sleep in the bed. Reward: A level each in One-handed and Block.
  • Gharol's Message: Speak to the smith Gharol at the Orc stronghold of Dushnikh Yal.
  • Soljund's Sinkhole: Speak to the miner Perth outside Soljund's Sinkhole.
  • Rebuilding the Blades: After Alduin's Wall, speak to Delphine at Sky Haven Temple.
  • Dragon Research: After Alduin's Wall, speak to Esbern at Sky Haven Temple. Reward: Esbern's Potion: dragons' melee attacks do 25% less damage to you, for good.
  • Dragon Hunting: After Rebuilding the Blades, ask Esbern where a dragon can be found.
  • Bounty: Forsworn: Ask an innkeeper in the Reach for work, or the Jarl's steward in Markarth. Reward: 100 gold.
  • Touching the Sky (Dawnguard): The scrolls show where Auriel's Bow lies: beyond Darkfall Cave, in the far north-west of the Reach. Reward: Auriel's Bow.
  • Lost to the Ages (Dawnguard): Read the book The Aetherium Wars, walk into Arkngthamz in the far south of the Reach, or pick up any Aetherium Shard. Reward: One of the Aetherial Crown, Aetherial Shield or Aetherial Staff.

Collectibles

  • Ancient Shrouded Armor – Light armor: On the body of an old assassin in a hidden room of Hag's End. Olava the Feeble's reading, bought with her token, marks the place.
  • Ancient Shrouded Boots – Light armor: On the body of an old assassin in a hidden room of Hag's End. Olava the Feeble's reading, bought with her token, marks the place.
  • Ancient Shrouded Cowl – Light armor: On the body of an old assassin in a hidden room of Hag's End. Olava the Feeble's reading, bought with her token, marks the place.
  • Ancient Shrouded Gloves – Light armor: On the body of an old assassin in a hidden room of Hag's End. Olava the Feeble's reading, bought with her token, marks the place.
  • Armor of the Old Gods – Light armor: Kaie's gift if you break out of Cidhna Mine at Madanach's side in the Markarth quest No One Escapes Cidhna Mine.
  • Boots of the Old Gods – Light armor: Kaie's gift if you break out of Cidhna Mine at Madanach's side in the Markarth quest No One Escapes Cidhna Mine.
  • Gauntlets of the Old Gods – Light armor: Kaie's gift if you break out of Cidhna Mine at Madanach's side in the Markarth quest No One Escapes Cidhna Mine.
  • Helmet of the Old Gods – Light armor: Kaie's gift if you break out of Cidhna Mine at Madanach's side in the Markarth quest No One Escapes Cidhna Mine.
  • Predator's Grace – Light armor: Beside a chest on a ledge above the waterfall, outside the top level of Hag's End.
  • Mace of Molag Bal: Molag Bal's reward at the end of The House of Horrors in Markarth.
  • Ring of Namira: Namira's reward for the feast at Reachcliff Cave in The Taste of Death.
  • Spellbreaker: Peryite's reward for killing Orchendor in Bthardamz in The Only Cure.
  • Hevnoraak: Taken from the Dragon Priest Hevnoraak in the last chamber of Valthume, during the quest Evil in Waiting.
  • Otar: Taken from the Dragon Priest Otar the Mad in Ragnvald, once both skull keys are set in place.
  • Stone of Barenziah: Treasury House – The Reach: On the bedside table in Thonar Silver-Blood's bedroom, down the hall to the left of the Treasury House door in Markarth.
  • Stone of Barenziah: Dwemer Museum – The Reach: On a table in the first room on the left of the Dwemer Museum, inside Understone Keep.
  • Stone of Barenziah: Dead Crone Rock – The Reach: On the stone altar opposite the word wall, at the very top of the tower.
  • Emerald Dragon Claw: On a pedestal by the first door of Reachwater Rock, where an adventurer left it with a warning.
  • Iron Claw: On an altar in Valthume Catacombs.
  • Dragonfly in a Jar: In the cellar of Burguk's Longhouse at the Orc stronghold of Dushnikh Yal.
  • Dwemer Puzzle Cube: In the room with the arcane enchanter in Calcelmo's Laboratory, behind Understone Keep, during Hard Answers.
  • The Gauldur Amulet – Amulet: Reforged from its three fragments at Reachwater Rock at the end of the quest Forbidden Legend.
  • Muiri's Ring – Ring: Muiri's extra reward in Mourning Never Comes, for killing Nilsine Shatter-Shield as well as Alain Dufont.
  • Silver-Blood Family Ring – Ring: Thonar Silver-Blood's reward if you kill Madanach in No One Escapes Cidhna Mine.
  • Amulet of Arkay – Amulet: Brother Verulus gives one for looking into the Hall of the Dead in Markarth. Copies turn up in random loot and at general traders and jewellers.
  • A Game at Dinner – Alchemy: On the roof of Dead Crone Rock beside the lever, in the White Phial's chamber at the bottom of Forsaken Cave, behind a locked door in Harmugstahl and in the upstairs bedroom of Honningbrew Meadery.
  • Sithis – Alteration: On the bench beside Krag's body in Nchuand-Zel, in both Dark Brotherhood sanctuaries and in a locked chest under the water at the Wreck of the Brinehammer.
  • The Marksmanship Lesson – Archery: On the table at Cliffside Retreat, in the kitchen of Faldar's Tooth, in Gilfre's house at Mixwater Mill and on the map table of the Dawnstar Sanctuary.
  • The Mirror – Block: In the sleeping area of Broken Tower Redoubt, on a table in the first tomb of Forsaken Cave and upstairs in the Palace of the Kings.
  • Liminal Bridges – Conjuration: At the top of the highest tower of Broken Tower Redoubt, in Falkreath Watchtower and twice over in Shalidor's Maze at Labyrinthian.
  • A Tragedy in Black – Enchanting: On the bookshelf of Bruca's Leap Redoubt, by the arcane enchanter in Glenmoril Coven and in Ilinalta's Deep.
  • Chimarvamidium – Heavy Armor: On the desk in Reachwind Eyrie, in Goldenrock Mine at Darkwater Crossing, in Calcelmo's Tower in Markarth and at the Wreck of the Pride of Tel Vos.
  • The Rear Guard – Light Armor: Near the fire pit in Druadach Redoubt, in the cellar of Driftshade Refuge and downstairs in Castle Dour in Solitude.
  • The Refugees – Light Armor: In the collapsed tower inside Blind Cliff Cave, upstairs at the Solitude blacksmith and on the altar of the highest tower in the ruins under Wolfskull Cave.
  • Guide to Better Thieving – Pickpocket: In the Oubliette of Fort Sungard, in the sewer under Goldenglow Estate, in Mara's Eye Den and in a display case of the Jarl's Longhouse in Falkreath.
  • Last Scabbard of Akrash – Smithing: In the armory of the Fort Sungard muster and in Gallows Rock.
  • Sacred Witness – Sneak: In Deepwood Redoubt, in the Twilight Sepulcher, in Babette's room in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary and in the entrance hall of the Dawnstar Sanctuary.
  • King – Two-handed: By the cairn at Bleakwind Bluff, at a shrine of Talos south of Froki's Shack and in the stern of the Katariah, the Emperor's ship.
  • Dragonbane – Sword: On a table in the armoury of Sky Haven Temple, first reached in Alduin's Wall.
  • Red Eagle's Bane – Sword: Take Red Eagle's Fury from the Forsworn leader at Red Eagle Redoubt, set it in the pedestal at Rebel's Cairn and defeat Red Eagle. Pulling the sword back out turns it into the Bane.
  • Bloodthorn – Dagger: On the altar at the very top of Hag's End, in the hand of a dead witch.
  • The Longhammer – Warhammer: In the dead grip of the bandit chief Rahd, deep inside Liar's Retreat.
  • Trollsbane – Warhammer: Beside the body of Frofnir Trollsbane in a troll den in the hills of the Reach, between Cradle Stone Tower and Valthume.
  • Zephyr (Dawnguard) – Bow: On the fallen tree that spans the chasm in Arkngthamz, where Katria dropped it.
  • Eye of Melka – Staff: Given by the hagraven Melka in Blind Cliff Cave for helping her kill her sister Petra.
  • Hevnoraak's Staff – Staff: Carried by the Dragon Priest Hevnoraak in the last chamber of Valthume.
  • Spider Control Rod – Staff: On a table in Calcelmo's Laboratory behind Understone Keep, entered during Hard Answers.