Riverwood (Skyrim)

Riverwood is a minor settlement encountered early on in Skyrim. It is a logging town built along the banks of a small river.

According to one of the books in Oblivion, "Riverwood is a small outpost for the Imperial Army." It was said that this will be the first settlement you shall see, should you stick to the primary path after exiting the starting dungeon.

You can affect the economy of the logging industry in Riverwood if you cut off the work-flow by sabotaging a logging building in a possible quest, according to Todd Howard in an interview. This is also where you get the quest to go to Bleak Falls Barrow to retrieve a Golden Claw for a local merchant, a family heirloom which was stolen by bandits.

Points of Interest

 * Smithy - Smithing & Purchase/Sell weapons and armor
 * Tavern
 * Lumber Mill

Notable Figures

 * Alvor - Blacksmith that works and lives at the local Smithy. Purchase/Sells weapons and armour.
 * Gerdur - Runs the mill along with Hod. Descendant of the founders of Riverwood.
 * Hod - Runs the mill along with Gerdur.
 * Camilla Valerius
 * Frodnnr
 * Lucan Valerius
 * An old lady who was seen in conversation with her son in the demo, saying that she saw a dragon. But her son does not believe her and says: What is it now mother? You keep on like this, everyone in town will think you're crazy...

Nearby Points of Interest

 * Guardian Stones
 * Bleak Falls Barrow

Note: Not a complete list

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls: Arena
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim