Liberation of Skyrim (continued) – The Battle for Fort Hraggstad

Breaking Haafingar

Take the main path between Dragon Bridge and Solitude. Locate Galmar’s Stormcloak Camp, which overlooks the Karth River. Head into Galmar’s tent and speak with him. He tells you that your objective is an enemy-held fort. You are to meet the soldiers waiting nearby for the attack orders and then wipe out the Imperial Legion forces inside. Agree to the task, and the quest commences.

Fort Hraggstad is perched on a snowy mountain overlooking the Sea of Ghosts, with a sheer cliff to the north. Galmar’s brothers are on the flat rocks just southeast of the fortification, so approaching from the west may fail this objective (but not the ongoing quest). Join the Stormcloak Soldiers creeping up on the fort if you don’t wish to assault it alone. After studying the Atlas entry of this place and conversing with the leader, commence the battle.

Charge the fortification and help eliminate all of the Imperial Soldiers. Enter from one of the following weak points or fortified positions:

• Northeast wall: This is mostly impenetrable, but there is a gap just east of the northern tower turret that allows easy access into the grounds.
• Southeast wall: The main road and entrance (dotted with barricades) are the usual swarm points for your forces but are heavily guarded.
• Southwest wall: This wall section from tower to tower is impressively impenetrable.
• Northwest wall: The dangerous rocky terrain and cliff edge make this impenetrable wall well worth ignoring.
• Advantage point: The cluster of rocks to the west overlooks the fort and is excellent for long-range attacks. Another option is the tall fort tower in the fort’s northern section, although that requires battling to reach.

Quest Conclusion

When the enemy finally succumbs to your might and the fort falls to the Stormcloaks, your forces remain to garrison this location.

Postquest Activities

Civil War Quests: Liberation of Skyrim is almost over. Civil War Quests: Battle for Solitude begins shortly.