Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Blackreach

[10.06] Sovngarde

Related Quests

Recommended Level: 24

Dungeon: Dragon Lair

Alduin
Erlendr
Felldir the Old
Gormlaith Golden-Hilt
Hakon One-Eye
Hero of Sovngarde
Hunroor
Imperial Soldier
Jurgen Windcaller
Nikulas
Stormcloak Soldier
Tsun
Ulfgar the Unyielding
Ysgramor
Area Is Locked (quest required)

Sovngarde is the storied underworld of the Nords—the place where the greatest Nord heroes go when they die to enjoy an eternity of feasting and merriment. The only way a living mortal can visit this surreal realm is via the portal at Skuldafn [10.05], another special location that can only be visited during Main Quest: The World-Eater’s Eyrie.

Sovngarde (Exterior)

Use the Clear Skies Shout to clear a path through Sovngarde’s misty exterior. You can use Clear Skies to prevent Alduin from devouring the souls lost in the mist (they will aid you in the final battle against Alduin), but don’t bother trying to attack Alduin—he’s protected by his mist. You can turn right or left at the first junction; the steps straight ahead merely lead to an overlook. Wind around the central hill and approach Tsun, the guardian of this place. Defeat him to prove your worth, then cross the Whalebone Bridge and enter the towering Hall of Valor.

Hall of Valor

Skyrim’s greatest heroes stroll the Hall of Valor. Ysgramor himself greets you when you first enter. Enjoy your peek at a true Nord’s idea of paradise, then approach the three heroes of old to learn what you must do to defeat Alduin.