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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 1: Haafingar

[1.28] The Katariah

[1.28] The Katariah

Related Quests

  • Dark Brotherhood Quest: Hail Sithis!
  • Dungeon Activity

Recommended Level: 6

Dungeon: Special

Crafting

  • Alchemy Lab
  • Anvil
  • Grindstone
  • Workbench

Collectibles

  • Skill Book [Two-Handed]: King
  • Unique Weapon: Windshear [5/80]
  • Area Is Locked (quest required)
  • Chest(s)
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Emperor Titus Mede II

Emperor Titus Mede II is the current Emperor of Tamriel. He is reviled by the Stormcloaks for his “betrayal” in signing the White-Gold Concordat that outlawed the worship of Talos, and he is admired by the Imperials for his steadfastness during the Great War. He is somewhat of a tragic figure, being forced by the weakness of the Empire to make “deals with the devil” (Thalmor) in order to preserve his realm from total destruction.

Exterior

Anchor Chain to The Katariah

Emperor Titus Mede II’s mighty vessel only appears during Dark Brotherhood Quest: Hail Sithis! Sneak aboard the ship via the anchor chain.

Interior

Anchor Chain to Skyrim

Lower Deck

Sneak past or slay the lowly sailors who guard the lower decks, but be careful of the Penitus Oculatus guards. There’s a locked chest in the lower hold, and minor valuables to find throughout.

  • Chest (Locked: Apprentice)
  • Apothecary’s Satchel
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Locked Door [Expert]

Upper Deck

Sneak past the Penitus Oculatus Agents upstairs, or slay them outright if you’re in a rush. Open the southwest door to confront the ship’s captain in his quarters. Collect a useful key from his corpse, then open his locked chest. Cross the ship and enter the east workshop, where an array of gear and crafting stations are located. Use the captain’s key to open the north door and sneak to avoid rousing Lieutenant Salvarus and his men. Go upstairs and enter the Emperor’s quarters.

  • Crafting: Alchemy Lab, Anvil, Grindstone, Workbench
  • Katariah Master Key (Captain Avidius/Lieutenant Salvarus)
  • Chest (Locked: Master)
  • Satchel
  • Apothecary’s Satchels (2)
  • Potion
  • Loose gear

Ladder to Katariah Deck

Trapdoor to Katariah Deck

Door to The Katariah

Door to Katariah Deck

Door to Emperor’s Quarters [Master]

Emperor’s Quarters

The Emperor’s life rests in your hands—speak with him before seeing the job through, then open the nearby door to loot the late Emperor’s bedchamber. Make a hasty escape afterward by exiting through the nearby balcony door, or return to the previous area and exit out to the ship’s deck, where more soldiers and loot can be found.

  • Satchel
  • Apothecary’s Satchel
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Door to The Katariah

Locked Door [Expert]

Door to Skyrim

Exterior Deck

Raid the ship’s topside deck to finish off the last of the Emperor’s guards and claim more precious plunder, including a Skill Book that sits near the high throne. Cross the ship and find some potions in a crate on the opposite end, then carefully inch across the long forward mast to discover a unique sword lodged in its far end. Loot a locked chest that’s just downstairs to complete your pillaging of the Emperor’s vessel.

  • Skill Book [Two-Handed]: King
  • Unique Weapon: Windshear [5/80]
  • Chest (Locked: Novice)
  • Potions

Door to The Emperor’s Quarters