Filial Bonds

Blood Brother

After cleansing the Wind Stone during Dragonborn Main Quest: The Fate of the Skaal, return to the Skaal Village and locate Wulf Wild-Blood. He’s usually stirring a cooking pot as the Horker meat dries on hooks around his stall, near the central well in the settlement. Oh, and he has only one eye. Wulf is First Hunter of the Skaal. You can:

• Ask if he’s able to train you to better use two-handed weapons, as he’s an impressive Trainer.
• Ask what else a First Hunter does or how long he’s been First Hunter.
• Inquire about any wisdom he can share about hunting or the type of game he hunts.

The conversation meanders to the topic of his brother Torkild, with whom Wulf used to share the hunt. But long ago, Torkild was lost, and Wulf fears he fell in among the werebears. But he doesn’t know where his brother is. If you happen to cross his path, you must be wary: He was a fierce warrior as a man; as a beast, he could be deadly! Your quest begins now.

Bear Brother

There are no compass directions to hint of Torkild’s location. The werewolves of Frostmoon Crag do not know who this fellow is. So it falls to you to scour Solstheim and seek him out. Begin by trekking down to the coast, stopping at the eastern shores and turning north. Work your way along the shoreline, facing down possible Raider and Horker threats as you go. Torkild is often found somewhere along this stretch of rugged shore. However, he could be along the north or western shores and is occasionally found dead!

When you eventually find Torkild, he’s usually shirtless and ranting something about the All-Maker craving the night of the sun. You can:

• Attempt to start a conversation. You don’t get far, as Torkild turns large and hairy.
• Or simply start to attack Torkild the moment you spot him. It allows you to land some strikes before he can retaliate.

Either way, you’re in for a fight with a werebear. Batter the beast until it lies sprawling at your feet.

• Letter to Wulf

Quest Conclusion

On the corpse, you’ll find a folded letter. Take it, and then examine it in the Item > Books menu. It is a sorrowful farewell to his brother, while Torkild was still mentally competent enough to write. Your objective updates, and you should return to Skaal Village and speak with Wulf again. Give him the letter from his brother, and Wulf recognizes the handwriting. He asks how Torkild died. Answer how you wish. Finally, Wulf imparts some of the wisdom of the Skaal (some skill increases), as you’ve done him a service, and the quest concludes.

• Skill: Archery +1
• Skill: Block +1
• Skill: One-Handed +1
• Skill: Heavy Armor +1

Postquest Activities

After this, providing your standing with the Skaal is favorable (it changes as you progress through the Dragonborn Main Quest), there are more Regional Activities to complete here.