Ragnvald

 is an ancient Nordic city in ruins in that is located in the Reach, north of Markarth, and lies in a deep path in the mountains. It is the resting place of Otar the Mad, a Dragon Priest.

Tips

 * An alternate method to collect the skulls may be to sneak in and claim them, possibly with Telekinesis, then sneak back out without need to fight.
 * Alternatively, casting a fire, ice, or lightning rune on the ground in front of the coffin will open it without unlocking it.
 * Additionally, if one wishes to reclaim the skull keys either to sell, (base value for each is 100), or display, they can be taken from their slots on the coffin after the fight.

Notable loot

 * Word Wall - Kyne - Kyne's Peace
 * Dragon Priest Mask - Otar
 * The skill book: Mystery of Talara, Book II can be found within the burial chambers in Ragnvald Crypts, on a desk behind a trapped chest.
 * Torsten's Skull Key (Ragnval Canal) and Saerek's Skull Key (Ragnvald Crypts)
 * Otar the Mad typically wields a powerful staff, generally a Staff of the Storm Wall.
 * With the ability Prowler's Profit, this area can yield many gems, around 20,000 septims worth.
 * The Book, The Secrets of Ragnvald, describes this location, and how to obtain the Dragon priest mask, however, the book is unobtainable in-game without the use of console commands.

Quests

 * Find the source of power in Ragnvald: Read the Word of Power.
 * Discover the secrets of Ragnvald: Unlock the Sarcophagus in Ragnvald.
 * Possible location of Kahvozein's Fang for the Alteration Ritual Spell.
 * Possible location of Meridia's Beacon.

Bugs

 * Otar may stand there and do nothing while he is attacked.
 * The barred door can be opened through the door and reach the other side without doing the rest of the dungeon.

Appearances


Ragnvald Рагнвальд