[5] Central 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 23-47) 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).

• 23. FELLGLOW KEEP
• 24. GJUKAR'S MONUMENT
• 25. SWINDLER'S DEN
• 26. BROKEN FANG CAVE
• 27. SLEEPING TREE CAMP
• 28. FORT GREYMOOR
• 29. WESTERN WATCHTOWER
• 30. DRAGONSREACH
• 31. WHITERUN
• 32. WHITERUN STABLES
• 33. PELAGIA FARM
• 34. BATTLE-BORN FARM
• 35. CHILLFURROW FARM
• 36. HONNINGBREW MEADERY
• 37. WHITE RIVER WATCH
• 38. GRAYWINTER WATCH
• 39. THE RITUAL STONE
• 40. WHITERUN STORMCLOAK CAMP
• 41. SUNDERSTONE GORGE
• 42. BLOATED MAN'S GROTTO
• 43. NORTH BRITTLESHIN PASS
• 44. SECUNDA'S KISS
• 45. BLEAK FALLS BARROW
• 46. HIGH HROTHGAR
• 47. THROAT OF THE WORLD

23. FELLGLOW KEEP

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The keep is being occupied by enemy mages and monsters. It's best to explore it while completing Hitting the Books College of Winterhold quest.

24. GJUKAR'S MONUMENT

Location type: -

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to visit the monument while completing Kyne's Sacred Trials side quest or The Book of Love Bard's College quest. You won't encounter any enemies here.

25. SWINDLER'S DEN

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by enemy units and it's best to explore it while completing In My Time of Need side quest.

26. BROKEN FANG CAVE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

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

27. SLEEPING TREE CAMP

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.

28. FORT GREYMOOR

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: The fortress is being occupied by enemy units and it's best to explore it while completing Side Contract: Kill Agnis Dark Brotherhood quest.

29. WESTERN WATCHTOWER

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to visit the watchtower while completing Dragon Rising main quest. A huge battle with a dragon takes place here at that time, however you won't encounter any other enemies aside from the flying creature.

30. DRAGONSREACH

Location type: estate

Accessibility: always

Comments: Dragonsreach is a part of the city named Whiterun (sector 5, number 31) and it's a place you have to visit to complete several main and side quests. You don't have to travel all the way through Whiterun to reach jarl's estate, because you can choose this location directly from the world map.

31. WHITERUN

Location type: city

Accessibility: always

Comments: Whiterun is one of the biggest cities in Skyrim and you'll visit this place many times while completing main and side quests. There are a lot of stores and other interesting places here, including Jorrvaskr sanctuary which is a home to the Companions (warriors guild).

32. WHITERUN STABLES

Location type: stables

Accessibility: always

Comments: You can hire a carriage here, as well as buy a horse.

33. PELAGIA FARM

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to explore the farm while completing Take up Arms Companion quests (only if you didn't go directly to their sanctuary to begin the initiation process).

34. BATTLE-BORN FARM

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here.

35. CHILLFURROW FARM

Location type: cottage

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here.

36. HONNINGBREW MEADERY

Location type: estate

Accessibility: always

Comments: It's best to explore the meadery while completing Dampened Spirits Thieves Guild quest. The basement of the meadery is being occupied by enemy units.

37. WHITE RIVER WATCH

Location type: campsite; cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by bandits.

38. GRAYWINTER WATCH

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The cave is being occupied by wild animals and it's best to explore it while completing Kyne's Sacred Trials side quest.

39. THE RITUAL STONE

Location type: standing stones

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by a sorcerer and skeletons. There's also one of thirteen magical standing stones here and interacting with it can grant you a powerful blessing.

40. WHITERUN 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.

41. SUNDERSTONE GORGE

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The gorge is being occupied by enemy mages and monsters.

42. BLOATED MAN'S GROTTO

Location type: -

Accessibility: always

Comments: This location is being occupied by wild animals and spriggans. It's best to explore it while completing Ill Met By Moonlight daedric quest.

43. NORTH BRITTLESHIN PASS

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: The pass is being occupied by enemy mages and skeletons. This location is linked to the South Brittleshin Pass (sector 8, number 1).

44. SECUNDA'S KISS

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

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

45. BLEAK FALLS BARROW

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The dungeon and its surroundings are being occupied by bandits and monsters. It's best to explore this location while completing Bleak Falls Barrow main quest (it's given to you very early in the game) or The Golden Claw side quest.

46. HIGH HROTHGAR

Location type: fort

Accessibility: always

Comments: High Hrothgar is a home of the Greybeards. You'll be visiting this location many times during the game and it occurs for the first time while completing The Way of the Voice main quest. There aren't any enemies inside the monastery, however the only path leading to it is being occupied by wild animals and trolls.

47. THROAT OF THE WORLD

Location type: -

Accessibility: You can't visit the mountain top until you've started Throat of the World main quest and unlocked Clear Skies dragon shout.

Comments: It's best to explore the mountain top while completing Throat of the World main quest, however you will be forced to return here later on the game.