Wolfskull Cave

 is a cave located in. This area is located in Haafingar Hold, in the snowy foothills west of Solitude.

History
The name comes from its history as a place where Potema Septim, a former Queen of Skyrim, practiced Necromancy.

Wolfskull Cave
This cave system is guarded by necromancers, draugr, and skeletons, and leads to Wolfskull Ruins.

Wolfskull Ruins
Wolfskull Ruins are the remains of the underground stronghold of Potema Septim, the Wolf Queen, who in ages past had terrorized the surrounding territory until she was hunted down and killed. The ruins are currently held by a group of Necromancers who are trying to summon Potema back to life.

This area is only accessible during the quest The Man Who Cried Wolf. If Wolfskull Cave is entered before the quest has begun, the entrance to Wolfskull Ruins will be sealed off with ice, and all the enemies will be replaced with bandits.

The Man Who Cried Wolf
A representative from Dragon Bridge has asked for the cave to be investigated. Falk Firebeard asks the Dragonborn to clear it out.

Notable Items
The Refugees, a light armor skill book - on the altar at the top of the tower.

Trivia

 * Bleeding Crown, Blisterwort, Fly Amanita, Hanging Moss, Imp Stool, Namira's Rot may be harvested here.
 * There is one moonstone ore vein.
 * There is one iron ore vein.
 * There are two chests with some random loot.
 * If the player has a low Block level, after entering the Wolfskull Ruins, the first draugr encountered with a Novice Mage at the first set of stairs can be lured away, or the mage killed, and by doing nothing but blocking, the player's block level can be raised quickly.

Appearances


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