Helgen

It is the only settlement located in Falkreath Hold, apart from the town of Falkreath itself.

Helgen is the first place the player will experience.

Background
Helgen was a thriving town and keep on the southern border of Skyrim with Cyrodiil. Before its destruction, the Keep was controlled by the Imperial Army.

On the 17th of Last Seed, 4E 201 Helgen was attacked and destroyed by Alduin, which allowed the Dragonborn to escape the execution. A few in-game days following the events, a gang of bandits will begin to live among the ruins of the town (to reach them the gatelock must be picked). The bandits are led by a bandit chief, and the gear used is randomized. If the player does not kill the bandits themselves, they will be slain by the Aldmeri Dominion if the Main Quest progress far enough.

Related Quests

 * Unbound

Characters

 * Gunnar
 * Hadvar
 * Ralof
 * Vilod

Behind the Scenes

 * Refugees may be seen in camps around Helgen after its destruction