Horker (Skyrim)

Horkers are large, walrus-like creatures that are found around the Island of Solstheim and in the northern area of Skyrim. The Horkers of Skyrim are often hunted for their meat and tusks. Horkers have petty souls.

Habitats
Usually, horkers are found near cold water. Many inhabit the ice floes of the southern Sea of Ghosts, in the northern Winterhold Region.

Physiology and battle behavior
Horkers resemble walruses with three tusks and large whiskers protruding from their faces. They are highly social, often found in groups of three to five. Horkers tend to be very docile and peaceful creatures; the Dragonborn can get very close to a horker before it turns hostile. If one is harassed or attacked, the entire group becomes aggressive.

Although resilient and fast in deep water, they are slow and easy to avoid on land. This makes them easy targets, especially for ranged attacks. When badly injured, horkers often flee. Strangely, they are not resistant to frost.

Products
When killed, they yield horker meat and tusks. Horker meat can be eaten raw or cooked into Horker Loaf and Horker Stew. Horker loaves are praised by citizens of Skyrim who sometimes make remarks on how they enjoy their meat. Horker Tusks can be sold on the market. They are aggressive towards predators such as Snow Bears and Sabre Cats. Their primary diet is fish and clams. With, they can be stuffed and made into a trophy in a Trophy Room using the following materials:

Mounted Horker Head

 * 1x Leather Strips
 * 2x Horker Tusk

Horker (requires Large Base)

 * 2x Horker Tusk
 * 1x Straw

With, an additional recipe is added: Horker and Ash Yam Stew.

Trivia

 * Enemies will sometimes shout while chasing the Dragonborn, "I'm gonna gut you like a horker."