Itslocatedhigh in the mountains of [[The Reach]]. A large waterfall is clearly visible from the distance as one approaches the area. This location can only be reached by fighting through [[Lost Valley Redoubt]].
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'''Bard's Leap Summit''' is a [[Landmarks (Skyrim)|landmark]] located in {{Skyrim}}. It is located high in the mountains of [[The Reach]]. A large waterfall is clearly visible from the distance as one approaches the area. This location can be reached through [[Lost Valley Redoubt]].
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Thesource of the waterfall can be tracedtosomewherewithin the [[JerallMountains]].Thewaterfallthenflowsnorth-west to meet with the [[KarthRiver]].
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This is one of the locations where the quest item [[Hrolfdir's Shield]] can be found in a chest near the [[Word Wall]], which contains one word of the [[Become Ethereal]] shout.
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==Word Wall==
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==Word of Power==
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Facing away from the diving spot one can see a structure with some tanned leather in front of it. Behind that there are two [[Hagraven (Skyrim)|hagravens]] creating a [[Forsworn Briarheart]]. Kill the hagravens before they resurrect the briarheart. After killing both hagravens, collect the word of power and loot the chest. If the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] is at a higher level, one of the hagravens may have a [[Daedra Heart (Skyrim)|Daedra heart]].
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Turn 180 Degrees from the diving board, you will see a structure with some tanned leather infront of it. Behind that there are 2[[ Hagravens]] bringing a Forsworn Briar-Heart back from the dead. This is a very hard fight, unless you kill the Hagravens before they resurect the Briar-Heart. After killing both Hagravens, collect the word of power and search the chest for goodies.
==Interactions==
==Interactions==
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After reaching the cliff top, follow the stone bridge to overlook the waterfall. Whenjumping off the diving area you will land in a small pool.Uponleavingthepool,the [[Dragonborn (Character)|Dragonborn]] will be met by the ghost of a bard, [[Azzadal]], who will tell his tale of an unsuccessful attempt. After speaking with him, your [[Speechcraft]] will increase onelevel.
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After reaching the cliff top, follow the stone bridge to overlook the waterfall. Then jump off the diving area and land in a small pool (the shout [[Become Ethereal]] or a [[Horse (Skyrim)|horse]] is good insurance here). Upon leaving the pool, the Dragonborn will be met by the ghost of the bard [[Azzadal (Skyrim)|Azzadal]], who will tell his tale of an unsuccessful attempt to make the dive. After speaking with him, the [[Speech]] skill will increase with two levels.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The player does not have to leap from this location, it still counts if they merely walk off the side of the diving board and skid down the rock face behind the waterfall. Use of the perk [[Heavy Armor (Skyrim)|Cushioned]] is advised.
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*The Dragonborn does not have to leap from this location, merely walk off the side of the diving board and skid down the rock face behind the waterfall.
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*Insteadoffighting through the LostValleyRedoubt, Aplayercanquicklygettothewordwall by entering from the top, ViaBilegulchMine.Simplyfollowthe radar to the lost valley, and run along the waterway to avoid all but one forsworn.
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*Knocking enemies from the top of the summit, by using [[Unrelenting Force (Skyrim)|Unrelenting Force]] or other means, may cause them to land in the pool and survive the fall.
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*Azzadal makes mention that he performed the entirety of the "Poetic Edda." The real life Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems which helped preserve some of Norse mythology after the spread of Christianity into Scandinavian territories.
==Bugs==
==Bugs==
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*If you fast travel to the location on a horse, it's possible the horse will spawn above the waterfall and float in the air. It is also possible for your horse to fall to his death when fast traveling to this location.
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*Ifyouhaveahorsethatisownedbyyou,andyoutake the leap, it is possible that the horse will nolongerbeinyourpossession. This affects all horses in-gameandall horses you ride will either be stolen or borrowed.Since a stolen or borrowed horse willimmediatelywalkhomeupon dismount, thiscanbefrustrating. Thefixistosimplyloadasavefrombeforethejumpand not take it.
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*When [[Fast Travel (Skyrim)|fast traveling]] to this location on or with a horse, it's possible the horse will spawn above the waterfall and float in the air, or for the horse to fall to its death, especially if one has followers. Even [[Shadowmere (Skyrim)|Shadowmere]] can be swiftly killed by fast travelling to this location.
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*Likewise, if the Dragonborn has multiple [[Follower (Skyrim)|followers]], for example, a human and one or two thralls or a [[Dog (Skyrim)|dog]], it is possible (when fast travelling to this location) that one or more followers, or the Dragonborn, or any combination of the above, may fall or be accidentally pushed off the edge, potentially causing death. It is best when traveling with horses or an entourage to fast travel to a nearby location and walk to Bard's Leap Summit from there.
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*A horse that is owned may be lost after the Dragonborn takes the leap. This can affect all horses in-game and all horses will either be stolen or borrowed.
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Latest revision as of 06:52, February 2, 2019
Bard's Leap Summit is a landmark located in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is located high in the mountains of The Reach. A large waterfall is clearly visible from the distance as one approaches the area. This location can be reached through Lost Valley Redoubt.
This is one of the locations where the quest item Hrolfdir's Shield can be found in a chest near the Word Wall, which contains one word of the Become Ethereal shout.
Facing away from the diving spot one can see a structure with some tanned leather in front of it. Behind that there are two hagravens creating a Forsworn Briarheart. Kill the hagravens before they resurrect the briarheart. After killing both hagravens, collect the word of power and loot the chest. If the Dragonborn is at a higher level, one of the hagravens may have a Daedra heart.
After reaching the cliff top, follow the stone bridge to overlook the waterfall. Then jump off the diving area and land in a small pool (the shout Become Ethereal or a horse is good insurance here). Upon leaving the pool, the Dragonborn will be met by the ghost of the bard Azzadal, who will tell his tale of an unsuccessful attempt to make the dive. After speaking with him, the Speech skill will increase with two levels.
The Dragonborn does not have to leap from this location, merely walk off the side of the diving board and skid down the rock face behind the waterfall.
Knocking enemies from the top of the summit, by using Unrelenting Force or other means, may cause them to land in the pool and survive the fall.
Azzadal makes mention that he performed the entirety of the "Poetic Edda." The real life Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems which helped preserve some of Norse mythology after the spread of Christianity into Scandinavian territories.
This section contains bugs related to Bard's Leap Summit. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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When fast traveling to this location on or with a horse, it's possible the horse will spawn above the waterfall and float in the air, or for the horse to fall to its death, especially if one has followers. Even Shadowmere can be swiftly killed by fast travelling to this location.
Likewise, if the Dragonborn has multiple followers, for example, a human and one or two thralls or a dog, it is possible (when fast travelling to this location) that one or more followers, or the Dragonborn, or any combination of the above, may fall or be accidentally pushed off the edge, potentially causing death. It is best when traveling with horses or an entourage to fast travel to a nearby location and walk to Bard's Leap Summit from there.
A horse that is owned may be lost after the Dragonborn takes the leap. This can affect all horses in-game and all horses will either be stolen or borrowed.
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