Crystaldrift Cave

Crystaldrift Cave
Hold	The Rift
Location	South of Riften
Type	Cave
Characters	Gadnor Deceased
Location ID	CrystaldriftCaveExterior CrystaldriftCave01

Crystaldrift Cave is a cave located in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Description

Located south of Riften bordering the mountain ranges of The Rift. This simple one room cave was once home to the adventurer Gadnor who now lies dead in the center on a raised rock outcroping. Enemies in the cave include Wolves, Skeevers, Trolls, Bears and Frostbite Spiders. It is possible at higher levels to encounter trolls, bears and frostbite spiders all fighting each other inside the cave.

A Shrine of Kynareth is inside in addition to Gadnor's Staff of Charming, lying next to Gadnor himself on top of the stone in the center of the room.

Possible location of random event in front of cave.

Notable Loot

• Gadnor's Staff of Charming
• Moonstone Ore vein on the left side of the south wall of the room (up on the ledge).
• Iron Ore Vein to the left of the tiny pool
• Chest hidden behind the fire containing leveled loot.
• An abundance of Leeks

Quests

• Possible location for Animal Extermination

Facilities

• Cooking Pot
• Shrine of Kynareth

Gallery

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Gadnor's Staff of Charming

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim