[7.02] Gallows Rock

[7.02] Gallows Rock

Related Quests

• The Companions Quest: The Silver Hand

Recommended Level: 6

Dungeon: Bandit Camp

• Animal
• Silver Hand
• Werewolf

Crafting

• Tanning Racks (2)
• Skill Book [One-Handed]: The Importance of Where
• Skill Book [Smithing]: Last Scabbard of Akrash [C2/10]

Dangers

• Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate)
• Chests
• Potions
• Loose gear

A group of bandits called the Silver Hand control a small fortress along Eastmarch’s northwest border. You fight your way through this fort during Companions Quest: Silver Moon.

Exterior

Slay the outdoor guards, then search the top of the fort to discover a chest inside a small tower.

• Chest

Exit to Skyrim

Entry Chamber

Pull a chain in the entry chamber to open the way forward.

• Loose gear

Mess

Slay a few more Silver Hand in this room, which contains a chest. The west door is barred, so go south instead.

• Chest
• Potions
• Loose gear

Corridor and Stairs

Slay a Skeever on your way upstairs, and avoid the pressure plate at the top of the steps—it triggers a nasty trap.

• Danger! Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate)

Prison Cells

Defeat the Silver Hand bandits that guard a number of werewolves in this area. If you dare, pick the Adept-level locks on the cell doors to free and battle with the beasts.

• Potions
• Loose gear

South Stairs and Corridor

The primary item of interest here is a knapsack that contains valuable loot.

• Knapsack
• Loose gear

Great Hall

Kill more Silver Hand to secure the Great Hall, then explore the downstairs area thoroughly to discover a large chest with a tricky lock. A Skill Book rests on a table at the hall’s north end.

• Crafting: Tanning Racks (2)
• Skill Book [One-Handed]: The Importance of Where
• Chest (Locked: Master)
• Potions
• Loose gear

Hearth and Sleeping Quarters

A roaring fireplace dominates the first chamber of this area. Find a Skill Book on a table near the hearth. Unlock the Adept-level north door to access a sleeping quarters filled with valuables.

• Skill Book [Smithing]: Last Scabbard of Akrash [C2/10]
• Chest
• Potions

Circular Chamber

Slay the final batch of Silver Hand here before looting the room and making your way back outside.

• Crafting: Tanning Racks (3)
• Chest
• Potions
• Loose gear

Barred Door Corridor

Claim an array of worthy gear from this corridor, then unbar the far door and take your leave of this place.

• Knapsack
• Loose gear