Changes: Bard's Leap Summit

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Template:SkyrimLandmarks Its 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 or from Bilegulch Mine.

Word of Power

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 Briar Heart. Kill the Hagravens before they resurrect the Briar Heart. After killing both Hagravens, collect the word of power and loot the chest. If the player is at a higher level, one of the Hagravens may have a Daedra Heart.

Interactions

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 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 Speechcraft skill will increase one level.

Trivia

The player 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.

Bugs

When fast traveling to this location on a horse, it's possible the horse will spawn above the waterfall and float in the air. The horse can to fall to its death after fast traveling to this location.
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.

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Template:1st

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-Its 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 only be reached by fighting through [[Lost Valley Redoubt]].
+Its 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]] or from [[Bilegulch Mine]].
-The source of the waterfall can be traced to somewhere within the [[Jerall Mountains]]. The waterfall then flows north-west to meet with the [[Karth River]].
 ==Word of Power==
-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 resurrect the Briar-Heart. After killing both Hagravens, collect the word of power and search the chest for goodies. One of these Hagravens rarely has a Daedra Heart that you can acquire at high levels.
+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]] [[Briar Heart]].  Kill the Hagravens before they resurrect the Briar Heart. After killing both Hagravens, collect the word of power and loot the chest. If the player is at a higher level, one of the Hagravens may have a Daedra Heart.
 ==Interactions==
-After reaching the cliff top, follow the stone bridge to overlook the waterfall. When jumping off the diving area you will land in a small pool. Upon leaving the pool, 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, the [[Speechcraft]] skill will increase one level.
+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]] is good insurance here.)  Upon leaving the pool, the [[Dragonborn (Character)|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 [[Speechcraft]] skill will increase one level.
 ==Trivia==
-*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.
+*The player 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.
-*Instead of fighting through the Lost Valley Redoubt, A player can quickly get to the word wall by entering from the top, Via Bilegulch Mine. Simply follow the radar to the lost valley, and run along the waterway to avoid all but one forsworn.
 ==Bugs==
-*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.
+*When fast traveling to this location on a horse, it's possible the horse will spawn above the waterfall and float in the air.  The horse can to fall to its death after fast traveling to this location.
-*If you have a horse that is owned by you, and you take the leap, it is possible that the horse will no longer be in your possession. This affects all horses in-game and all horses you ride will either be stolen or borrowed. Since a stolen or borrowed horse will immediately walk home upon dismount, this can be frustrating. The fix is to simply load a save from before the jump and not take it.
+*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.
 ==Appearances==
-*{{Skyrim}} {{1st}}
+*[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]] {{1st}}
 [[Category:Skyrim: The Reach Locations]]