[5] Central Skyrim - p.1 | World maps TES V: Skyrim Guide

Last update: 10 December 2019

On this page of TES V: Skyrim World Atlas is the first group of locations (points 1-21) from the fifth sector of the world map. Namely the Central part of the world. In our lesson you will find descriptions of available places, as well as information about their possible additional characteristics (for example, quests or unique loot).

• 1. ELDERSBLOOD PEAK
• 2. NORTH COLD ROCK PASS
• 3. SOUTH COLD ROCK PASS
• 4. RANNVEIG'S FAST
• 5. DRELA'S COTTAGE
• 6. LABYRINTHIAN
• 7. GREENSPRING HOLLOW
• 8. HAMVIR'S REST
• 9. DUSTMAN'S CAIRN
• 10. REDORAN'S RETREAT
• 11. SILENT MOONS CAMP
• 12. BLEAKWIND BASIN
• 13. VOLUNRUUD
• 14. HALTED STREAM CAMP
• 15. BLIZZARD REST
• 16. LOREIUS FARM
• 17. WHITEWATCH TOWER
• 18. KORVANJUND
• 19. SHIMMERMIST CAVE
• 20. TUMBLE ARCH PASSA
• 21. SHEARPOINT
• 22. IRKNGTHAND

1. ELDERSBLOOD PEAK

Location type: dragon lair

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by wild animals at the beginning of the game, but if you decide to explore it after completing Dragon Rising quest you'll encounter a dragon here.

2. NORTH COLD ROCK PASS

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by a troll.

3. SOUTH COLD ROCK PASS

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by a troll.

4. RANNVEIG'S FAST

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The ruins are being occupied by a sorcerer and ghosts.

5. DRELA'S COTTAGE

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cottage is being occupied by a sorcerer.

6. LABYRINTHIAN

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: I strongly recommend that you hold off with exploring this dungeon and its surroundings until you've gained some levels and acquired good gear, because the area is being occupied by powerful monsters. It's best to explore the dungeon while completing Dragon Priest Masks side quest or Staff of Magnus College of Winterhold quest, because it's a lair for one of the priests (Morokei).

7. GREENSPRING HOLLOW

Location type: grove

Accessibility: always

Comments: The grove is being occupied by wild animals.

8. HAMVIR'S REST

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by draugrs and skeletons.

9. DUSTMAN'S CAIRN

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The dungeon is being occupied by enemy units and draugrs. It's best to explore it while completing Proving Honor Companions quest.

10. REDORAN'S RETREAT

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by bandits.

11. SILENT MOONS CAMP

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: The campsite is being occupied by bandits.

12. BLEAKWIND BASIN

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: I strongly recommend that you hold off with exploring this campsite, because you will encounter mammoths and giants here.

13. VOLUNRUUD

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The crypt is being occupied by the undead and it's best to explore it while completing Silenced Tongues side quest.

14. HALTED STREAM CAMP

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: The campsite is being occupied by bandits.

15. BLIZZARD REST

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: I strongly recommend that you hold off with exploring this campsite, because you will encounter mammoths and a giant here.

16. LOREIUS FARM

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to explore the farm while completing Delayed Burial Dark Brotherhood quest or Kyne's Sacred Trials side quest.

17. WHITEWATCH TOWER

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The watchtower may be under attack by the bandits the first time you visit it.

18. KORVANJUND

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The crypt and its surroundings are being occupied by enemy units and monsters. It's best to explore it while completing The Jagged Crown civil war quest (it's given to you by both sides of the conflict, so you'll have to complete it as an Imperial or as a Stormcloak).

19. SHIMMERMIST CAVE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by monsters and dwarven machinery.

20. TUMBLE ARCH PASSA

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: I strongly recommend that you hold off with exploring this campsite, because you will encounter mammoths and a giant here.

21. SHEARPOINT

Location type: dragon lair

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to explore this location while completing Dragon Priest Masks side quest, because it's inhabited by the priest Krosis. If you've completed Dragon Rising main quest you'll also encounter a dragon here and obviously you should fight both monsters separately. I would recommend starting with the dragon. Once it's dead approach the tomb and allow Krosis to join the battle.

22. IRKNGTHAND

Location type: ruins

Accessibility: always

Comments: The ruins are being occupied by enemies, monsters and dwarven machinery. It's best to explore them while completing Blindsighted Thieves Guild quest.