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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim eGuide The Atlas Solstheim: Southern Ash Lands

Secondary Locations

[S.SA] Driftwood Isle

Amid the spiky grass and loose earth is a small tidal island with dead driftwood washed up upon it.

[S.SB] Isle of Basalt

A small island west of the Earth Stone holds little of value except a tremendous view to the east, across the southern parts of Solstheim.

[S.SC] Reavers’ Folly

A small island of basalt rocks just south of Raven Rock harbor has Ash Hopper horrors to slay and the remains of a rudimentary Reaver camp, complete with small rowboat, minor fortifications, and two Reaver corpses.

  • Ash Hopper
  • Pickaxe
  • Chest
  • Heart Stone Deposit

[S.SD] Bloodskal Copse

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: Deathbrand

This is in a small natural harbor southwest of Bloodskal Barrow and northwest of Raven Rock. During the quest, a small Reaver rowboat is moored near this copse of trees. Defeat the Reavers here (who were discussing the treasure they’d dug up and were unwilling to open it) before prying the Ancient Chest [Adept] open with your lockpicks. This chest is not present unless the quest has begun.

  • Ancient Chest [Adept]
  • Unique Item: Deathbrand Armor [DB30/31]
  • Reaver

[S.SE] Wilderness Shrine to Kynareth

In the dusty foothills northwest of Raven Rock are two tattered marker flags leading to a tree under which you can find some offerings made by hunters to Kynareth. There is also a shrine devoted to her.

  • Shrine to Kynareth [DB1/1]

[S.SF] Coldcinder Cave (Exit)

This trapdoor, just beyond Raven Rock’s gates, is usually the exit from Coldcinder Cave, an underground location accessed from the jail in Raven Rock (although you can enter it from here if you wish). Coldcinder Cave is detailed as a part of Raven Rock.

[S.SG] The Miner’s Lament

A hapless miner, crushed by the weight of the ore and rocks he was transporting, is half buried by his cart, near the prospector’s tent.

  • Emerald
  • Emerald Geode (2)
  • Gold Ore (5)
  • Gold Ore Vein (2)
  • Strongbox [Novice]

[S.SH] Spider Nest (Logs)

Between two fallen logs, a cluster of spiders have made a revolting nest of softly pulsating eggs.

  • Albino Spider

[S.SI] Hrodulf’s Last Stand

The owner of the abandoned hut north of here lies facedown in the gravel sands. Consult Primary Location: Hrodulf’s House [S.S06] for more information on this hapless chap. There are usually two Netches (and possibly more ferocious creatures) near this corpse, chest, and blood-splattered rowboat.

  • Chest
  • Amulet of Mara

[S.SJ] Spider Nest (Kagrumez)

Close to the camp near Kagrumez, two hapless (and now cocooned) scavengers have been trussed up by Jumping Flame Spiders. Eggs and a geode are clustered around a tree stump, near a burning log.

  • Jumping Flame Spider
  • Ruby Geode
  • Loose gear

[S.SK] Dragon Mound: Temple Foothills

This Dragon Mound is initially sealed. It opens during Main Quest: Dragon Rising. If you visit during or after this point in the Main Quest, the dragon will still be circling the area. Attack! Rend! Be victorious!

  • Dragon

[S.SL] Gold Miners’ Floodgate

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: The Great Solstheim Strongbox Hunt*

While panning for gold, miners erected these gates. You must breach these and remove the bar by climbing the rocks and dropping down from the north side. The body of an Argonian named Usha lies here, with a sorrowful letter and some Skooma nearby. Also check the wooden platform for an East Empire Strongbox [Expert] and other valuables.

  • Chest
  • Gold Ore (6)
  • Letter to Usha
  • Loose Gear
  • Usha (Deceased)
  • Pickaxe
  • Skooma (3)
  • East Empire Company Strongbox [DB31/33]
  • East Empire Pendant

[S.SM] Dunmeri Camp

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: The Great Solstheim Strongbox Hunt*

A couple of slain Dark Elves have been peppered with Riekling spears. Investigate this looted camp to find a tent, empty chest, and an East Empire Strongbox (inside the tent) [Expert]. But be warned: three Rieklings (one mounted) will ambush you!

  • East Empire Company Strongbox [DB32/33]
  • East Empire Pendant

[S.SN] Spriggan Grove

Two or three Spriggan flit through this small, sloping grove amid the rocky outcrops, along with an animal.

  • Spriggan
  • Animal

[S.SO] Ashfallow Reaver Camp

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: The Great Solstheim Strongbox Hunt*

From the exterior entrance of Ashfallow Citadel, look directly west and move slightly southwest across the rocks above the river to this small camp. An East Empire Strongbox is close to the bed, under the lean-to, to the left of the chest. Beware the Reavers that are patrolling this location.

  • East Empire Company Strongbox [DB33/33]
  • East Empire Pendant
  • Reaver

[S.SP] Lurker Ambush (Ashfallow Dunes)

As you complete the Dragonborn Main Quest, Lurkers begin to appear across Solstheim, usually close to the coast. Just southeast of Ashfallow Citadel, on the sand dunes north of the Sun Stone, is a known incursion.

  • Lurker

[S.SQ] Impact Crater 
(Burnt Spriggan)

Two Burnt Spriggan are ready to fight if you tread on their ashen territory—an impact crater with a piece of molten rock from Red Mountain, still glowing.

  • Burnt Spriggan
  • Heart Stone Deposit (2)

[S.SR] Bloodied Grove

A small grove of stunted trees has a chest in the middle of it, with a dead corpse and scattered bones. The reason the chest hasn’t been ransacked becomes clear as three or four Ash Spawn ambush you here.

  • Ash Spawn
  • Chest

[S.SS] Varona’s Remains

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: Reluctant Steward

If you’ve embarked on this quest, you’ll find the remains of Neloth’s previous steward—Varona Nelas—here, along with the Ash Spawn that slew her. Otherwise, this area is empty.

  • Ash Spawn

[S.ST] Dusty the Silt Strider

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: The Challenges of Kagrumez*

Just outside Tel Mithryn is a large Silt Strider named Dusty, who can no longer roam. Its owner is Revus Sarvani, who has trained the beast since it was a larvae. You can trade with Revus. Among other items, he carries a rare Kagrumez Resonance Gem.

  • Trader (General Goods): Revus Sarvani [DB12/16]
  • Kagrumez Resonance Gem [DB1/5]

[S.SU] Impact Crater 
(Tel Mithryn)

Two types of vicious flame-based spiders scuttle around a fiery impact crater, with nearby trees reduced to cinders.

  • Flame Cloaked Spider
  • Jumping Flame Spider
  • Heart Stone Deposit

[S.SV] Lurker Ambush 
(Tel Mithryn Peninsula)

As you progress through the Dragonborn Main Quest, Lurkers begin to appear across the isle, usually by the coast. Just west of Tel Mithryn at this blasted promontory is a known incursion.

  • Lurker

[S.SW] Basalt Causeway

  • Related Quests: Solstheim Side Quest: Deathbrand

This is a tiny outcrop of basalt columns due west of Tel Mithryn, east of the mouth of the Harstrad River. During the quest, four or five Ash Spawn have slain the two Treasure Hunters who uncovered the chest at this location, and you may be joined in combat by a Burnt Spriggan or other wandering creatures. Fiddle with the lock of the Ancient Chest [Expert] until you claim the boots inside.

  • Ash Spawn
  • Ancient Chest [Expert]
  • Unique Item: Deathbrand Boots [DB31/31]

[S.SX] Miner Immolation

On the basalt columns behind the great fungal tower of Tel Mithryn are the burned remains of two miners, brought here by the lure of Heart Stones. Inspect the area, but prepare for an Ash Spawn ambush of three or four foes.

  • Ash Spawn
  • Heart Stone Deposit (2)
  • Pickaxe