Volskygge

Description
Volskygge is a dungeon located to the southwest of Lost Echo Cave and Fort Hraggstad, slightly north of Deepwood Redoubt.

On an easier note, the dungeon can be located just north from Deepwood Redoubt or south from Steepfall Burrow and Northwatch Keep. west of solitude.

Dungeon Parts

 * Volskygge
 * Volskygge Passages
 * Volskygge Peak

Noteable Loot

 * Dragon Priest Mask: Volsung Mask
 * Surfeit of Thieves: Skill Book (Skyrim)
 * Word Wall: Whirlwind Sprint

Walkthrough
If you want to skip the whole dungeon and simply grab the mask and word wall, you can climb the mountain directly to the peak. When you reach the peak there will be a boss battle with Volsung. He will drop a special mask also called Volsung. There is also a Shout in the area, called Whirlwind Sprint. An Orichalcum Ore Vein can be found near a flowing river inside.

There will be a puzzle to solve in a certain area. The riddle of the puzzle is described in the book The Four Totems Of Volskygge and goes as follows:

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''All four are bound to the same land as we. ''

Some lay low, consumed in shadow,

Others stand tall, stretching their necks to see,

While none live in this sacred barrow,

They all demand your attention if you are to proceed.

The riddle can be solved by activating the handles "Snake", "Bear", "Fox", "Wolf."


 * If the gate does not open, save then reload, and enter the sequence again. This is a known fix. (PS3)

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The first fears all, the second fears none.

The third eats what it can, preferably number one.

The fourth fears the second, but only when alone.

All must be activated in order, if you wish to go home.

Solution

The Snake fears all, The Bear fears none.

The Fox eats what it can, Preferably the Snake.

The Wolf fears the Bear, But only when it's separated from its pack.

If you are just in search of the dragon priest's mask, then you can avoid going through the dungeon. As you walk up to the door to Volskygge, look up to the mountain peak directly behind it. The ruins you see are the location of the word of power and the dragon priest. (Note: you may have to walk up the stairs outside, look in the direction of the door to see the ruins. They cannot be seen if you are too close to the door.)

Quest

 * In miscellaneous quest: > Find the source of power in Volskygge