Forgotten Vale Major Locations

Area 1: Hidden Vale

Your first glimpse of the Forgotten Vale occurs after ascending a pit from Darkfall Passage. A misty glen to be sure, this area has strange wildlife, some common Falmer, and a Wayshrine off the beaten path. Once your ewer is filled with water for a second time, you will need to find a narrow, spider-infested crag where the true majesty of the Forgotten Vale is soon revealed.

[FV1.1] Portal to Darkfall Passage, and Cave Entrance

• Related Quest: Dawnguard Main Quest: Touching the Sky

A portal back to Darkfall Passage is accessible here. Unless you wish to retrace your steps, follow the narrow cave tunnel as it winds to a curved ledge ascending the rocky pit you started in. Climb out of the rocks and into open air, and take in your first view of the Forgotten Vale.

[FV1.2] Wayshrine of Sight

• Related Quest: Dawnguard Main Quest: Touching the Sky
• Prelate Athring

Prelate Athring welcomes you to this Wayshrine (the second of the five to find), where you fill your ewer and continue your pilgrimage. Eventually, you can teleport to five locations from here, depending on the other Wayshrines you have opened. Here’s where you can journey to:

• Darkfall Passage
• Shrine of Learning
• Shrine of Radiance
• Shrine of Resolution
• Temple Balcony
• Wayshrine [2/5]