[4.07] Driftshade Refuge

[4.07] Driftshade Refuge

Related Quests

• The Companions Quest: Purity of Revenge

Recommended Level: 6

Dungeons: Vampire Lair

• Silver Hand

Crafting

• Anvil
• Grindstone
• Workbench

Dangers

• Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate)

Collectibles

• Skill Book [Block]: Warrior [E1/10]
• Skill Book [Light Armor]: The Rear Guard
• Skill Book [One-Handed]: 2920, Morning Star, v1
• Chest(s)
• Potions
• Loose gear

Though it appears to be a small barracks, the Driftshade Refuge features a sizeable tunnel network that’s filled with ruthless ruffians known as the Silver Hand—hated enemies of the Companions. You must fight your way through this area during Companions Quest: Purity of Revenge.

Door to Skyrim

Great Hall

Eliminate severeal Silver Hand and swipe a few minor valuables on your way to this chamber, where a chest awaits pillaging in a nook downstairs.

• Chest (Locked: Adept)
• Potions
• Loose gear

Sleeping Quarters

Pick a locked door to enter this small sleeping area, then slay the groggy guard and plunder the place.

• Area Is Locked (Adept)
• Chest
• Potions

Cellar Access

Dispatch more Silver Hand in this far chamber and pillage a chest before pulling the wall lever to open a passage that leads to the cellar.

• Chest
• Potions

Door to Driftshade Cellar

Door to Driftshade Refuge

Barrel-Lined Passage

As you enter the cellar, search for a chest that’s tucked away in a dark corner among barrels. Jump a pressure plate trap in this area, and don’t bother picking the locked holding cell—the slain werewolf within has nothing of value.

• Danger! Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate)
• Chest
• Potions
• Loose gear

Distillery

Dispatch several Silver Hand ruffians here, then collect the Skill Book on the far shelf.

• Skill Book [Light Armor]: The Rear Guard
• Potions

Holding Cells

Enter this snowy cavern, which features two giant holding cells, one of which contains a live werewolf. Free the creature if you dare, but be ready for a challenging battle.

Cellar Hearth

Check behind the large fireplace here to find some potions and a coin purse. Then head through the nearby door to return to the Refuge.

• Potions

Door to Driftshade Refuge

Door to Driftshade Cellar

Crafting Station

Lay waste to the final crew of Silver Hand bandits here, then locate two Skill Books and loot a large chest before unbarring the far door and making your way back outside.

• Crafting: Anvil, Grindstone, Workbench
• Skill Book [Block]: Warrior [E1/10]
• Skill Book [One-Handed]: 2920, Morning Star, v1
• Chest