Volkihar Dungeons

The dungeon part of Castle Volkihar is distinctly separate from the living quarters of the castle and is host to several hostile occupants. The Volkihar Dungeons include Volkihar Undercroft, Volkihar East Tower, Volkihar North Tower, and Volkihar Ruins.

Volkihar Undercroft
The undercroft was originally an old escape tunnel out of the castle. When entering the Undercroft, there are a few coins on the ground alongside clam meat. There are numerous Death Hounds and an encounter with a Feral Vampire. The undercroft leads to the Volkihar Ruins. Be shur to watch for the giant wildabeast that will charge you. Oh, and look out for Hebert the Pervert. He will do something much worse.

Volkihar Courtyard
When the courtyard is first entered, it is in a neglected state with a few old graves and headstones. According to Serana, Harkon hated the courtyard as it was "too peaceful". Scattered around are various fungi and deathbell plants.

There are three parts that need to be collected to operate the giant moondial: the Crescent Moon Crest, the Full Moon Crest, and the Half Moon Crest. After completion of the Kindred Judgment on the side of the vampires, the option to clear the pathway to the courtyard becomes available. In addition, Valerica can be convinced to return to the castle, where she will replant many of the plants in the courtyard.

Volkihar East Tower
A small tower with a few Skeletons inside.

Volkihar North Tower
Another small tower with a few Skeletons inside, and occasionally a Gargoyle.

Volkihar Ruins
There are plenty of enemies in this location, mostly Skeletons, Death Hounds, and Gargoyle Brutes. They can be ruthless and will hunt in packs; sometimes even pretending to be stone statues. A Vampire Royal Armor and a pair of Vampire Boots are on a shelf next to a bookcase.



Valerica's Study
This location contains the Soul Cairn portal as well as a plethora of ingredients and other useful items. Valerica's Journal can be found on one of the bookshelves next to the table of bones.

Bugs

 * The Dragonborn may occasionally fall through the floor in Volkihar North Tower.
 * When re-entering the Volikhar Undercroft the bridges may be back up and the mobs respawned, loading previous safe files won't help.