Kyne’s Sacred Trials

Honoring the Old Ways

Nestled just below the snow line, high in the Jerall Mountains, Froki’s Shack overlooks the southwestern rim of the Rift. Froki Whetted-Blade himself is usually inside his modest dwelling, with his grandson Haming. Judging by the animal heads festooned about the shack walls, Froki is something of a hunter. He is also somewhat mocking of the city dwellers and their new beliefs in the Divines. Not Froki; he believes in the Nordic gods of yore, especially Kyne the Blessed Warrior-Wife and widow of Shor, the mother of men and beasts. The Sacred Trials are named for her. Ask about the trials, and Froki explains this is an old Nord tradition: a test to prove your worth in the eyes of Kyne. Agree to begin the trials, and you are told to defeat the guardian beasts blessed by Kyne. Froki anoints you with the symbol of the Wolf, the Crab, and the Skeever. You can ask Froki for further information on the trials, his child, and the worship of Kyne, before the great hunt begins.

Defeat the following three Guardian animals in any order you wish.

Sacred Trial: Parts I, II, III

Mudcrab Guardian Spirit: Find this spirit in the marshy ground between Gjukar’s Monument and Broken Fang Cave. Expect Mudcrabs to scuttle in and attack as you deal with the Spirit.

Skeever Guardian Spirit: Locate this spirit in the snowy cairn marking the entrance to Windward Ruins, just southwest of Dawnstar. Prepare for Skeever to nip at you as you defeat the spirit.

Wolf Guardian Spirit: Search for this spirit close to Lake Ilinalta, just northwest of Pinewatch. Combat is likely to include dispatching wolves, and sometimes cave bears as you finish the spirit.

After you dispatch all three animal Guardian Spirits, return to Froki’s Shack and speak to him. He softens his attitude to you slightly, realizing you’re probably ready for a real challenge. He anoints you with the symbol of the Bear, Sabre Cat, and Mammoth. He warns you to tread carefully, as these are mighty beasts.

Defeat the following three Guardian animals in any order you wish.

Sacred Trial: Parts IV, V, VI

Ursine Guardian Spirit: Find this spirit in the copse of trees above the rocky terrain northeast of Twilight Sepulcher. Unlike the previous Guardian Spirits, the bear is usually encountered alone.

Mammoth Guardian Spirit: Locate this spirit due west of Loreius Farm, north of Whiterun. Venture to the Mammoth’s Graveyard (a Secondary Location), and slay this solitary spirit.

Sabre Cat Guardian Spirit: Search for this spirit at the base of the glaciers along the icy shores of the Sea of Ghosts, just southwest of Bleakcoast Cave. Other wild animals are close, but not with this spirit.

Visit Froki’s Shack once more, and inform the old man of your continued successes. You do Kyne proud, and only one challenge remains: to defeat the troll champion!

Sacred Trial: Part VII

Guardian Troll Spirit: Prepare for a battle with three trolls, taking all necessary equipment, provisions, and precautions before you travel to Graywinter Watch in the foothills east of Whiterun. Try attracting the trolls one at a time once you’re inside the cave, backing out of the entrance if combat becomes too dangerous. Do not rest until the Guardian Troll Spirit falls back into the ether. Then search the location for an impressive bow:

• Froki’s Bow

Quest Conclusion

Back at the shack for one final visit, inform Froki of your final triumph. He is pleased to call you a friend and that you finally know what it means to be a true hunter, in the Nordic tradition. For this, you earn an amulet imbued with the Blessing of Kyne.

• Kyne’s Blessing (-10% damage taken from wild animals)