[8] South of Skyrim - p.2 | World maps TES V: Skyrim Guide

Last update: 10 December 2019

On this page of TES V: Skyrim World Atlas is the second group of locations (points 16-33) 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).

• 16. THE GUARDIAN STONES
• 17. EMBERSHARD MINE
• 18. SOUTH SKYBOUND WATCH
• 19. HELGEN
• 20. GREYWATER GROTTO
• 21. ORPHAN ROCK
• 22. FALKREATH STORMCLOAK CAMP
• 23. FORT NEUGRAD
• 24. SOUTHFRINGE SANCTUM
• 25. HAEMAR'S SHAME
• 26. ALCHEMIST'S SHACK
• 27. ARCWIND POINT
• 28. HONEYSTRAND CAVE
• 29. RIFT IMPERIAL CAMP
• 30. RUINS OF BTHALFT
• 31. AUTUMNWATCH TOWER
• 32. FROKI'S SHACK
• 33. AGNI'S CAMP

16. THE GUARDIAN STONES

Location type: standing stones

Accessibility: always

Comments: There are three magical stones here (out of thirteen) and interacting with each one of them can grant you a powerful blessing. I would recommend visiting this place at the very beginning of the game (during Before the Storm main quest, after escaping from Helgen and while travelling to Riverwood).

17. EMBERSHARD MINE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The mine is being occupied by bandits.

18. SOUTH SKYBOUND WATCH

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by bandits and wild animals. The southern watch is linked to North Skybound Watch (sector 8, number 4).

19. HELGEN

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: Helgen is the place where you start the game and back then it's occupied by enemy units and wild animals. If you decide to return here later in the game (to explore previously unaccessible areas) you'll notice that the fortress has been seized by a group of bandits.

20. GREYWATER GROTTO

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by wild animals.

21. ORPHAN ROCK

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by witches and a hagraven. It's best to explore it while completing The Blessings of Nature side quest.

22. FALKREATH STORMCLOAK CAMP

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: Stay far away from this camp if you've joined the Imperial Legion, because otherwise you're going to be attacked on sight. If the Stormcloaks are your friends, then you should explore this location while completing their civil war quests.

23. FORT NEUGRAD

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The fortress is being occupied by enemy units and it's best to explore it while completing Rescue from Fort Neugrad civil war quest (Stormcloaks).

24. SOUTHFRINGE SANCTUM

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The sanctuary is being occupied by monsters.

25. HAEMAR'S SHAME

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by vampires and wild animals. It's best to explore it while completing A Daedra's Best Friend daedric quest.

26. ALCHEMIST'S SHACK

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here.

27. ARCWIND POINT

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The dungeon is being occupied by draugrs and skeletons.

28. HONEYSTRAND CAVE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cavern is being occupied by wild animals.

29. RIFT IMPERIAL CAMP

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: Stay far away from this camp if you've joined the Stormcloaks rebellion, because otherwise you're going to be attacked on sight. If the Imperials are your friends, then you should explore this location while completing their civil war quests.

30. RUINS OF BTHALFT

Location type: ruins

Accessibility: always

Comments: The ruins are being occupied by bandits.

31. AUTUMNWATCH TOWER

Location type: dragon lair

Accessibility: always

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

32. FROKI'S SHACK

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here and it's best to explore the shack while completing Kyne's Sacred Trials side quest

33. AGNI'S CAMP

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here.