The Cursed Tribe



 The Cursed Tribe is one of the Daedric Prince quests in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Overview

 * Prerequisite: Level 9 or higher
 * Quest Giver: Atub
 * Reward: Volendrung

Background
"The orcs of Largashbur are beseiged by giants, and have been forbidden to leave their stronghold. Atub, the wise woman of the tribe, has asked me to find her Troll Fat and a Daedra Heart so that she may contact Malacath for guidance."

Walkthrough
Largashbur is an Orcish stronghold found near the Jerall Mountains in the south of Rift. As you approach the stronghold, the tribe of orcs will be engaged in battle with a giant. Regardless of whether you help them defeat the giant or not, the orcs will initially be mistrustful of you. The one exception is Atub; speak with her to find out that her tribe has fallen on hard times. Yamarz, the tribe's Chief, has become weak and cursed. The giants have taken advantage of this, assailing the stronghold regularly. Atub asks you to bring her Troll Fat and a Daedra Heart as an offering to Malacath, the patron Daedra of the Orsimer, in hopes that he might respond to the wise woman's prayers and guide the tribe in their time of need.

Retrieving the Ingredients
Troll Fat may be found on the body of slain trolls or frost trolls. If taking on a troll is too difficult, troll fat may be found in the College of Winterhold, on the shelf near the alchemical lab within the Hall of Countenance.

A convenient Daedra Heart may be found in the Companion's hall, Jorrvaskr, in Whiterun. Kodlak Whitemane's antechamber, in the Jorrvaskr Living Quarters, has a Daedra heart sitting on a desk which you may steal and give to Atub.

The Ritual
Once you have given Atub the ingredients, she will insist that you observe the ritual of contacting Malacath. She will speak to Yamarz, who begrudgingly allows the ritual to occur.

Malacath is displeased with Yamarz, who has allowed giants to overrun the Daedric Prince's shrine. The god

demands that Yamarz bring him the giant leader's club as an offering; only then will he consider lifting the curse.

Upon speaking with Yamarz, he will blame you for bringing this task upon him and tell you to join him at Fallowstone Cave, the entrace toward Malacath's shrine.

Fallowstone Cave
Meet up with Yamarz at Fallowstone Cave, located northwest of Riften. Be prepared to fight several giants, and possibly cave bears and trolls as well. You must protect Chief Yamarz as you travel through the cave until you reach the Giant's Grove on the other side. He is well equipped with full Orcish Armor and an Orcish weapon, and can handle himself well in battle. Still, he will find himself outmatched fighting giants by himself. Yamarz prefers melee attacks, so it may be best to hang back and pelt your gigantic enemies with arrows are magic while Yamarz fights up close. Be careful not to attack the orc Chief; it is easy to accidentally hit Yamarz as the two of you take on the giants.

Giant's Grove
Once you have reached the Giant's Grove, Yamarz will ask you to retrieve the giant chieftain's hammer for him. He promises gold in return for your discretion; the tribe never has to know that their chief wasn't the one to return the giant's club (Shagrol's Hammer). However, upon defeating the giant, Chief Yamarz attacks you to ensure that you will not talk. His logic here is suspect; if he was too afraid to fight the giant and sends you instead, why does he think that he can kill you after you've proven yourself a tougher opponent? No one is accusing him of being intelligent.

Malacath's Reward
Return to Largashbur after you have defeated Chief Yamarz. Atub asks for news of Yamarz, and Malacath will speak to the remaining tribesmen, telling them of Yamarz's treachery and weakness. Malacath gives the tribe a chance to prove themselves, appointing Gularzob the new Chief.



The god rewards you for your worthiness, instructing you to put Shagrol's Hammer on his shrine. The hammer is transformed into Volendrung, the Daedric Prince's legendary warhammer.

