Ebony Ingot (Skyrim)

Ebony Ingots are used to create or upgrade Ebony items and Daedric armor and weapons. Smiths in major cities sell them when you reach level 30 (less commonly, as early as level 20). They can also rarely be found as loot from opponents.

Details

 * Ebony is a type of dense black metal. it is very rare in Skyrim, and is the most expensive Ore / Ingot.
 * Due to its rarity in Skyrim, Ebony should be bought from smiths whenever available - there are only 2 mines (Gloombound Mine and Redbelly Mine) that contain Ebony veins (aside from randomly placed veins throughout Skyrim). Two veins can also be found at the top of The Throat of the World.
 * Ebony exists in the real world, but is a wood rather than a metal.

Locations

 * A few Ebony Ingots can be found at the Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon every seven days.
 * The merchant Syndus stocks at least four of them.
 * Sold by Ahkari (traveling merchant) found in Dawnstar in a tent south of town.
 * Sold by Rustleif in Dawnstar (Blacksmith Merchant)
 * Sold By Balimund In Riften (Blacksmith Merchant also teaches Smithing. )
 * In the middle of Shor's Stone (the location of the aforementioned Redbelly Mine), there is a Smelter with 3 Ebony Ore which may be taken without stealing.
 * At least one may be found in the same chest that contains Runil's Journal.
 * Belethor in Whiterun may sell them for 300 to 425 gold.
 * Lucan Valerius in Riverwood may sell them for 300 to 425 gold.
 * The locked safe (expert level) in Markarth's Treasury House has been known to spawn at least 2 Ebony ingots and an Ebony Armor - you need to steal them though.
 * Ulfberth War-Bearin Warmaiden's located in Whiterun sometimes has them.