Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 5: The Reach
[5.31] Sky Haven Temple
[5.31] Sky Haven Temple
Related Quests
Main Quest: The Throat of the World
Other Factions: The Blades Quest: Rebuilding the Blades*
Other Factions: The Blades Quest: Dragon Hunting*
Other Factions: The Blades Quest: Dragonslayer’s Blessing*
Other Factions: The Blades Quest: Dragon Research*
Habitation: Special
Delphine (the Blades)
Esbern (the Blades)
Underground Connection: Karthspire [5.30]
Collectibles
Skill Book [One-Handed]: Mace Etiquette
Unique Weapon: Dragonbane [36/80]
Special Objects
Alduin’s Wall
Area Is Locked (quest required)
Chests (10)
Loose gear
Lots o’Gold!
This sacred sanctum lies east of Markarth and cannot be entered until you progress to Main Quest: Alduin’s Wall. Inspect the central mural with Esbern to complete that quest and begin a new one. Search the west alcove to find a chest and Skill Book, then head upstairs and search the northwest sleeping area to discover a whopping seven more chests. Explore the armory to find a unique weapon lyinh on the table. Exit through any of the northeast doors to reach an Exterior courtyard that offers breathtaking views, along with quick access to the world map’s Fast-Travel option. Far below the upper Exterior courtyard is the Karth River, and an abandoned rowboat containing scattered gems, an underwater chest, and a strongbox.
Blades Occupation
The Blades repurpose the Sky Haven Temple as their base of operations during the Main Quest. After finishing Main Quest: Alduin’s Wall (and once you’ve sided with the Blades and completed Main Quest: Paarthurnax, meaning you’re in good standing with them), you’re able to return to Delphine and Esbern and commence the following:
During Other Factions Quest: Rebuilding the Blades,* you can bring up to three of your Followers (or Hirelings) and have Delphine train them to be Blades, after which they remain here.
During Other Factions Quest: Dragon Hunting, once you’ve brought three Followers to be trained, you can speak to Esbern and hunt a dragon with the newly trained Blades.
During Other Factions Quest: Dragonslayer’s Blessing, you can receive a blessing from Esbern if you’re in good standing with the Blades, which grants you +10 percent Critical Hit versus dragons for five days.
During Other Factions Quest: Dragon Research, bring back any Dragon Scales or Dragon Bones to Esbern and he concocts Esbern’s Potion, imbuing you with a 10 percent damage reduction from dragon attacks.