[8] South of 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 (1-15) from the eighth sector of the world map. Namely, the southern part of the in-game world. In our guide you will find information about the type of locations and whether they have some unique aspects (for example, quests or special loot).

• 1. SOUTH BRITTLESHIN PASS
• 2. ANISE'S CABBIN
• 3. RIVERWOOD
• 4. NORTH SKYBOUND WATCH
• 5. PINEPEAK CAVERN
• 6. IVARSTEAD
• 7. SHROUD HEARTH BARROW
• 8. GEIRMUND'S HALL
• 9. NORTH SHRIEKWIND BASTION
• 10. SOUTH SHRIEKWIND BASTION
• 11. PINEWATCH
• 12. PEAK'S SHADE TOWER
• 13. ANCIENT'S ASCENT
• 14. BONECHILL PASSAGE
• 15. BLOODLET THRONE

1. SOUTH BRITTLESHIN PASS

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The pass is being occupied by enemy mages and skeletons. This location is linked to the North Brittleshin Pass (sector 5, number 43).

2. ANISE'S CABBIN

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here (as long as you don't get caught while trying to get inside the basement).

3. RIVERWOOD

Location type: village

Accessibility: always

Comments: Riverwood is a small settlement tied to many primary and secondary quests. It's also one of the locations you visit at the very beginning of the game (after escaping from Helgen). You'll find stores and an inn here among other interesting places.

4. NORTH SKYBOUND WATCH

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by bandits and wild animals. It's best to explore it while completing Destruction Ritual Spell College of Winterhold quest. The northern watch is linked to South Skybound Watch (sector 8, number 18).

5. PINEPEAK CAVERN

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cavern is being occupied by wild animals.

6. IVARSTEAD

Location type: village

Accessibility: always

Comments: Ivarstead is a small settlement you can visit as a part of several main and side quests. There's an inn here among other interesting places.

7. SHROUD HEARTH BARROW

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The barrow is being occupied by monsters and you can find out more about it by talking to the innkeeper in Ivarstead (sector 8, number 6).

8. GEIRMUND'S HALL

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The crypt is being occupied by monsters and it's best to explore it while completing Forbidden Legend side quest.

9. NORTH SHRIEKWIND BASTION

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cavern is being occupied by vampires and skeletons. This location is connected to South Shriekwind Bastion (sector 8, number 10).

10. SOUTH SHRIEKWIND BASTION

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cavern is being occupied by draugrs and skeletons. This location is connected to North Shriekwind Bastion (sector 8, number 9).

11. PINEWATCH

Location type: cottage; cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The watchtower is being occupied by bandits and it's best to explore it while completing Reputation: Markarth - Silver Lining Thieves Guild quest.

12. PEAK'S SHADE TOWER

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The tower is being occupied by spriggans.

13. ANCIENT'S ASCENT

Location type: dragon lair

Accessibility: always

Comments: You can reach the mountain top only by travelling through the Bonechill Passage (sector 8, number 14). This location is being occupied by ice wraiths at the beginning of the game, but if you decide to explore it after completing Dragon Rising quest you'll encounter a dragon here.

14. BONECHILL PASSAGE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The passage is being occupied by monsters.

15. BLOODLET THRONE

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The fort is being occupied by monsters (mostly vampires).