Additional Locations

[DG.02] Forebears’ Holdout

Related Quests

• Dawnguard Main Quest: Prophet

Recommended Level: 12

Faction: Vampire Lair or Dawnguard Fortification

• Dexion Evicus

• Armored Troll
• Dawnguard
• Dawnguard Husky
• Vanik

• Death Hound
• Malkus
• Vampire
• Vampire’s Thrall

Collectibles

• Unique Item: Weystone Focus
• Chest

Exterior

Just across the bridge from Dragon Bridge, in the low foothills of Hjaalmarch Hold, is a collection of standing stones marking the entrance to Forebears’ Holdout. Aside from butterflies to catch, there are no items of interest. The vertical hole marking the entrance to the interior is sealed by a rock if you haven’t started Dawnguard Main Quest: Prophet.

Exit to Skyrim

Balcony Overlook

The narrow rocky tunnel opens up to a much larger subterranean fortification, with a strange stone plateau upon which a shimmering barrier has been conjured. From this point on, you must fight enemies of the opposing faction.

Stone Bridge

Expect hounds to attack you as you head down from the balcony overlook, past the stalagmites and over the stone bridge. Also check the crenelations; you can use Bats or Whirlwind Sprint to reach the top of a stalagmite, along the northern wall, where a hidden chest is waiting.

• Chest

Circular Lower Bailey

Expect combat with foes throughout this lower circular campsite, with stairs leading to the lower crenellations and a spiral set of steps to the rear (west).

Vampire Balconies and Weystone Source

The toughest foes are guarding a magical barrier at the top of the bailey, which you access via the spiral stairs. One carries a Weystone Focus that, when plugged into the Weystone Source, deactivates the barrier. Dexion Evicus—the Moth Priest—is inside the barrier. The barrier area is surrounded by coffins on three different levels (along with a chest).

• Chest
• Coffins (10)
• Weystone Focus

[HF.02] Windstad Manor

Related Quests

• Hearthfire Task: Adoption
• Hearthfire Task: Build Your Own House
• Thane Task: Thane of Hjaalmarch

Services

• Carriage Driver

Special Area

• Shrine of Akatosh [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Arkay [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Dibella [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Julianos [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Kynareth [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Mara [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Stendarr [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Talos [HF1/3]
• Shrine of Zenithar [HF1/3]

Crafting

• Alchemy Lab
• Anvil or Blacksmith Forge
• Arcane Enchanter
• Carpenter’s Workbench
• Cooking Pot or Spit
• Drafting Table
• Grindstone
• Oven
• Smelter
• Tanning Rack
• Wood Chopping Block
• Workbench

Miscellaneous

• Area is locked
• Chest
• Loose gear
• Potions Aplenty

A prime plot of land with a rather pleasing view across the salt marshes toward Solitude, this offers the prospective builder amazing sunsets, limited vulnerability from flooding or marshland creatures, and room to build up and out. The structure in the picture is just an example of the property you could build here, once you complete your Thane Task. This is the only buildable dwelling with a fish hatchery.

• Follower: Valdimar (Housecarl) [DG1/3]
• Land for Sale [1/3]
• Marriage Prospect: Valdimar [DG1/3]