[3.13] Volunruud

[3.13] Volunruud

Related Quests

• Dark Brotherhood Quest: The Silence Has Been Broken
• Dark Brotherhood Quest: Hail Sithis!
• Dungeon Quest: Silenced Tongues

Recommended Level: 14

Dungeon: Draugr Crypt

• Dragon Priest
• Draugr
• Kvenel the Tongue
• Skeleton

Dangers

• Spear Trap (pressure plates)

Collectibles

• Skill Book [One-Handed]: Mace Etiquette
• Unique Item: Jeweled Amulet [23/112]
• Unique Weapon: Ceremonial Sword [15/80]
• Unique Weapon: Ceremonial Axe [16/80]
• Unique Weapon: Eduj [17/80]
• Unique Weapon: Okin [18/80]

Special Objects

• Word Wall: Aura Whisper [1/3]
• Chest(s)
• Potions
• Loose gear

Standing stones mark these sunken ruins, which lie at the far southwest reaches of the Pale. This small Draugr crypt is the personal mausoleum of a legendary Nord named Kvenel the Tongue and houses a pair of legendary weapons that he possessed in life. During Dark Brotherhood Quest: The Silence Has Been Broken, Amaund Motierre will give you a unique amulet here as well.

Exterior

Loot a chest and burial urn outside the ruins, then drop into the recessed area to raid another chest and urn before heading inside.

• Chests (2)

Exit to Skyrim

Junction Chamber

Slay an unsuspecting skeleton as you descend into the central cavern, optionally stopping to read the book near the foot of its throne. Three side passage stretch off from this central hub. Scale the north steps to visit an altar room, and inspect the Elder’s Cairn Door, which you cannot open until completing the Side Quest that plays out in these ruins.

Sleeping Nook

Visit this southwest nook first to loot a chest and urn.

• Chest

Weapon Chamber A

Slay a host of vile Draugr on your way to this far chamber, and head upward to where you find one of the two ceremonial weapons you seek in an open tomb. Claim a Skill Book that rests on a throne here as well. As you exit, beware the two mighty Draugr that guard the weapon.

• Skill Book [One-Handed]: Mace Etiquette
• Unique Weapon: Ceremonial Sword [15/80]

Weapon Chamber B

Dispatch many more undead and avoid dangerous traps as you head to this far room, where the second ceremonial weapon you’re after is kept. Bring both weapons back to [2] and scale the north steps once more to at last open the Elder’s Cairn Door.

• Danger! Spear Trap (pressure plate)
• Unique Weapon: Ceremonial Axe [16/80]

Door to Volunruud Elder’s Cairn

Knevel’s Chamber

Battle some Draugr and a powerful undead chieftan called Knevel the Tongue in this cavernous lair. After the melee, search Knevel’s remains to obtain two unique weapons, and follow the sound of chanting to locate an ancient Word Wall. Go north and cross a small footbridge to reach a treasure-filled alcove, then drop down to retrace your steps to the entrance.

• Unique Weapon: Eduj [17/80]
• Unique Weapon: Okin [18/80]
• Word Wall: Aura Whisper [1/3]
• Chests (4)
• Potions
• Loose gear