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Throat of the World

Map

Hold

Whiterun Hold

Location

Accessed via the courtyard of High Hrothgar

Location ID
ThroatOfTheWorld01

For this location in other games, see Throat of the World.

For the Skyrim quest at this location, see The Throat of the World.

The Throat of the World, also known as Monahven (Dragon Language: "Mother Wind") is a major landmark in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and the highest mountain of Tamriel.

The Nords believe that Men were formed here when the goddess Kyne breathed onto the land.^[1]^[2] Hence, the Song of Return refers not only to Ysgramor's return to Tamriel after the destruction of Saarthal, but to the return of Men to what Nords believe to be the cradle of humanity.^[3]^[4]

Pilgrims travel from across Tamriel to climb the Seven Thousand Steps to the ancient monastery of High Hrothgar, where the order of the Greybeards dwells in absolute silence in their quest to become attuned to the Voice of the Sky.

The snow at the peak is said to never melt. Because of this, a strong alchemical apparatus known as the White Phial was crafted from it.^[5]

Role in history

Battles

The peak of the mountain was the site of the battle between Alduin and his army of Dragons against the Ancient Nordic Heroes during the Dragon War in the Merethic Era. A second battle took place in the Fourth Era between the Dragonborn and Paarthurnax against Alduin himself.

Elder Scrolls and the time wound

A Time Wound formed at the summit when Felldir the Old used an Elder Scroll to banish Alduin, creating a Dragon Break. When Alduin reappeared at the summit in the Fourth Era, he began to resurrect fallen dragons and started the Dragon Crisis.

The Last Dragonborn of the Fourth Era traveled to the summit to ask Paarthurnax for a means by which to defeat Alduin. This led the Dragonborn to obtain an Elder Scroll from an ancient Dwemer Ruin in Alftand. Once it was read upon the mountain the Dragonborn saw a glimpse of the battle between Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, Hakon One-Eye, Felldir the Old and Alduin. Listening to the old Nord heroes, the Dragonborn was allowed to learn Dragonrend, a shout that temporarily stuns a dragon and inhibits its ability to fly. Subsequently, Alduin was drawn to the site. Together with Paarthurnax, the Dragonborn bested Alduin in battle. The black dragon Alduin fled to Skuldafn and opened a portal to Sovngarde, afterlife of the Nords, where ultimately the battle between Alduin and the Dragonborn takes place.

Tiber Septim

Tiber Septim, then known as Hjalti Early-Beard, was summoned to the Throat of the World by the Greybeards after his victory over the Reachmen at Old Hroldan.

Climbing the mountain

Most of the enemies who reside on the path to the mountain are wolves. But due to the strength of some frost trolls, bears, sabre cats, and Ice Wraiths, which may dwell on the stairs of the mountain, it is inadvisable to travel there before Level 10. Additionally, riding horses or sprinting up the mountain may seem quicker, but can be dangerous due to the path's proximity to dangerously high cliffs. Horses will also be attacked by the foes found on the mountain.

Etched tablets

The Throat of the World as shown in the Official Trailer.

There are ten Etched Tablets along the trail telling of the founding of High Hrothgar. Reading them all will give you Voice of the Sky effect.

Emblem I – Before the birth of men, the Dragons ruled all Mundus; Their word was the Voice, and they spoke only for True Needs; For the Voice could blot out the sky and flood the land
Emblem II – Men were born and spread over the face of Mundus; The Dragons presided over the crawling masses; Men were weak then, and had no Voice
Emblem III – The fledgling spirits of Men were strong in Old Times; Unafraid to war with Dragons and their Voices; But the Dragons only shouted them down and broke their hearts
Emblem IV – Kyne called on Paarthurnax, who pitied Man; Together they taught Men to use the Voice; Then Dragon War raged, Dragon against Tongue
Emblem V – Man prevailed, shouting Alduin out of the world; Proving for all that their Voice too was strong; Although their sacrifices were many-fold
Emblem VI – With roaring Tongues, the Sky-Children conquer; Founding the First Empire with Sword and Voice; Whilst the Dragons withdrew from this World
Emblem VII – The Tongues at Red Mountain went away humbled; Jurgen Windcaller began His Seven Year Meditation; To understand how Strong Voices could fail
Emblem VIII – Jurgen Windcaller chose silence and returned; The 17 disputants could not shout Him down; Jurgen the Calm built His home on the Throat of the World
Emblem IX – For years all silent, the Greybeards spoke one name; Tiber Septim, stripling then, was summoned to Hrothgar; They blessed and named him Dovahkiin
Emblem X – The Voice is worship; Follow the Inner path; Speak only in True Need

Notable items

At the very peak of the mountain there are two ebony ore veins and two malachite ore veins which requires some climbing. Somewhere around the sides of the mountain, just before the peak, there's also one silver ore vein. There is the Notched Pickaxe embedded in the rock close to one of the ebony ore veins.

Quests

Characters

Creatures

Frost Trolls
Ice Wraiths
Wolves
Bears (depending on character's level)
Sabre Cats (depending on character's level)
Goat (climbing to Paarthurnax)

Gallery

Trivia

This may be inspired by a real life parallel—a Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage undertaken under the mountain of Sri Pada in Sri Lanka, up thousands of steps.
In an interview, Todd Howard jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's seven thousand,^[6] however it appears that there are actually only seven-hundred forty-eight steps.^[7]
A Skeletal Dragon can be found, buried in snow, on the left side of the mountain, off the main path.
With extreme effort, the summit can be reached without using the Clear Skies shout. Doing so involves avoiding the strong air currents, by running up against the mountain edge and jumping constantly, trying to constantly reach a higher plateau. Paarthurnax, however, will not be present if the quest to meet him has not yet been given. Once the quest is started, Paarthurnax will appear as normal.
The summit can be reached before the Dragonborn has even discovered High Hrothgar. Begin rock hopping just before the overhang where the last frost troll is encountered. This will lead to the final wind gate prior to reaching the summit. Continuing to rock hop, this barrier can be bypassed.
The summit may also be reached while riding a horse, and climbing the rocks to the right of the monastery entrance, bypassing all wind gates and avoiding the two more difficult methods mentioned above.
At some point during the main questline, an Ancient Nord Sword will appear on the ground near to the broken Word Wall that Paarthurnax sits upon. This could possibly be the sword of Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, as she used an Ancient Nord Sword in her fight with Alduin in the same location.
According to Children of the Sky, the Throat of the World is also a synonym for Skyrim.

Appearances

References

↑ Children of the Sky
↑ Varieties of Faith in the Empire
↑ Songs of the Return
↑ Dialogue with Galmar Stone-Fist
↑ Dialogue with Quintus Navale
↑ Special Edition Podcast: Todd Howard Skyrim Q&A - Gameinformer.com
↑ Reddit.com

[sky-1] Children of the Sky

[2] Varieties of Faith in the Empire

[3] Songs of the Return

[4] Dialogue with Galmar Stone-Fist

[5] Dialogue with Quintus Navale

[6] Special Edition Podcast: Todd Howard Skyrim Q&A - Gameinformer.com

[7] Reddit.com

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+{{For|this location in other games|Throat of the World}}{{For|the ''Skyrim'' quest at this location|The Throat of the World}}
-The '''Throat of the World''', also known as '''Monahven''' ([[Dovahzul]]: {{DragonScript|word=Monahven|size=16px}} "Mother Wind") is a major [[Landmarks (Skyrim)|landmark]] in {{Skyrim}}, and the highest mountain of [[Tamriel]].
+The '''Throat of the World''', also known as '''Monahven''' ([[Dragon Language]]: {{DragonScript|word=Monahven|size=16px}} "Mother Wind") is a major [[Landmarks (Skyrim)|landmark]] in {{Skyrim}}, and the highest mountain of [[Tamriel]].
-The [[Nord]]s believe that [[Men]] were formed here when the goddess [[Kyne]] breathed onto the land.<ref name="sky">''[[Children of the Sky]]''</ref><ref>''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> Hence, the ''[[Song of Return]]'' refers not only to [[Ysgramor (Lore)|Ysgramor]]'s return to Tamriel after the [[Night of Tears|destruction]] of [[Saarthal]], but to the return of Men to what Nords believe to be the cradle of humanity.<ref>''[[Songs of the Return]]''</ref><ref>Dialogue with [[Galmar Stone-Fist]]</ref>
+The [[Nord]]s believe that [[Men]] were formed here when the goddess [[Kyne]] breathed onto the land.<ref name="sky">''[[Children of the Sky]]''</ref><ref>''[[Varieties of Faith in the Empire]]''</ref> Hence, the ''[[Song of Return]]'' refers not only to [[Ysgramor]]'s return to Tamriel after the [[Night of Tears|destruction]] of [[Saarthal]], but to the return of Men to what Nords believe to be the cradle of humanity.<ref>''[[Songs of the Return]]''</ref><ref>Dialogue with [[Galmar Stone-Fist]]</ref>
-Pilgrims travel from across Tamriel to climb the [[Seven Thousand Steps]] to the ancient monastery of [[High Hrothgar]], where the order of [[the Greybeards]] dwells in absolute silence in their quest to become attuned to the [[Voice of the Sky]].
+Pilgrims travel from across Tamriel to climb the [[Seven Thousand Steps]] to the ancient monastery of [[High Hrothgar (Skyrim)|High Hrothgar]], where the order of [[the Greybeards]] dwells in absolute silence in their quest to become attuned to the [[Voice of the Sky]].
 The snow at the peak is said to [[Unmelting Snow|never melt]]. Because of this, a strong alchemical apparatus known as the [[The White Phial (Item)|White Phial]] was crafted from it.<ref>Dialogue with [[Quintus Navale]]</ref>
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 ==Role in history==
 ===Battles===
-The peak of the mountain was the site of the battle between [[Alduin]] and his army of [[Dragons (Lore)|Dragons]] against the [[Tongues#Ancient Nord Heroes|Ancient Nordic Heroes]] during the [[Dragon War]] in the [[Merethic Era]]. A second battle took place in the [[Fourth Era]] between the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] and [[Paarthurnax (Character)|Paarthurnax]] against Alduin himself.
+The peak of the mountain was the site of the battle between [[Alduin (Skyrim)|Alduin]] and his army of [[Dragons (Lore)|Dragons]] against the [[Tongues#Ancient Nord Heroes|Ancient Nordic Heroes]] during the [[Dragon War]] in the [[Merethic Era]]. A second battle took place in the [[Fourth Era]] between the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] and [[Paarthurnax (Skyrim)|Paarthurnax]] against Alduin himself.
 ===Elder Scrolls and the time wound===
-A [[Time Wound]] formed at summit when [[Felldir the Old]] used an [[Elder Scroll (Lore)|Elder Scroll]] to banish [[Alduin]], creating a [[Dragon Break]]. When Alduin reappeared at the summit in the Fourth Era, he began to resurrect fallen Dragons and started the [[Dragon Crisis]].
+A [[Time Wound]] formed at the summit when [[Felldir the Old]] used an [[Elder Scroll (Lore)|Elder Scroll]] to banish [[Alduin (Skyrim)|Alduin]], creating a [[Dragon Break]]. When Alduin reappeared at the summit in the Fourth Era, he began to resurrect fallen dragons and started the [[Dragon Crisis]].
-The [[Last Dragonborn]] of the [[Fourth Era]] traveled to the summit to ask Paarthurnax for a means by which to defeat Alduin. This led the Dragonborn to obtain an Elder Scroll from an ancient [[Dwemer Ruin]] in [[Alftand]]. Once it was read upon the mountain the Dragonborn saw a glimpse of the battle between [[Gormlaith Golden-Hilt]], [[Hakon One-Eye]], [[Felldir the Old]] and Alduin. Listening to the old [[Nord (Skyrim)|Nord]] heroes, the Dragonborn was allowed to learn [[Dragonrend]], a [[Dragon Shouts|shout]] that temporarily stuns a dragon and inhibits its ability to fly. Subsequently, Alduin was drawn to the site. Together with Paarthunax, the Dragonborn bested Alduin in battle. The black dragon Alduin fled to [[Skuldafn (Skyrim)|Skuldafn]] and opened a portal to [[Sovngarde (Location)|Sovngarde]], afterlife of the Nords, where ultimately the battle between Alduin and the Dragonborn takes place.
+The [[Last Dragonborn]] of the [[Fourth Era]] traveled to the summit to ask Paarthurnax for a means by which to defeat Alduin. This led the Dragonborn to obtain an Elder Scroll from an ancient [[Dwemer Ruins (Skyrim)|Dwemer Ruin]] in [[Alftand]]. Once it was read upon the mountain the Dragonborn saw a glimpse of the battle between [[Gormlaith Golden-Hilt]], [[Hakon One-Eye]], [[Felldir the Old]] and Alduin. Listening to the old [[Nord (Skyrim)|Nord]] heroes, the Dragonborn was allowed to learn [[Dragonrend]], a [[Dragon Shouts|shout]] that temporarily stuns a dragon and inhibits its ability to fly. Subsequently, Alduin was drawn to the site. Together with Paarthurnax, the Dragonborn bested Alduin in battle. The black dragon Alduin fled to [[Skuldafn (Skyrim)|Skuldafn]] and opened a portal to [[Sovngarde (Location)|Sovngarde]], afterlife of the Nords, where ultimately the battle between Alduin and the Dragonborn takes place.
 ===Tiber Septim===
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 [[File:Throat of the World.jpg|thumb|The Throat of the World as shown in the Official Trailer.]]
 There are ten Etched Tablets along the trail telling of the founding of High Hrothgar. Reading them all will give you [[Voice of the Sky]] effect.
-*'''''Emblem I''''' - Before the birth of men, the Dragons ruled all [[Mundus]]; Their word was the Voice, and they spoke only for True Needs; For the Voice could blot out the sky and flood the land
+*''Emblem I'' – Before the birth of men, the Dragons ruled all [[Mundus]]; Their word was the Voice, and they spoke only for True Needs; For the Voice could blot out the sky and flood the land
-*'''''Emblem II '''''- Men were born and spread over the face of Mundus; The Dragons presided over the crawling masses; Men were weak then, and had no Voice
+*''Emblem II'' – Men were born and spread over the face of Mundus; The Dragons presided over the crawling masses; Men were weak then, and had no Voice
-*'''''Emblem III '''''- The fledgling spirits of Men were strong in Old Times; Unafraid to war with Dragons and their Voices; But the Dragons only shouted them down and broke their hearts
+*''Emblem III'' – The fledgling spirits of Men were strong in Old Times; Unafraid to war with Dragons and their Voices; But the Dragons only shouted them down and broke their hearts
-*'''''Emblem IV '''''- Kyne called on Paarthurnax, who pitied Man; Together they taught Men to use the Voice; Then Dragon War raged, Dragon against Tongue
+*''Emblem IV'' – Kyne called on Paarthurnax, who pitied Man; Together they taught Men to use the Voice; Then Dragon War raged, Dragon against Tongue
-*'''''Emblem V''''' - Man prevailed, shouting Alduin out of the world; Proving for all that their Voice too was strong; Although their sacrifices were many-fold
+*''Emblem V'' – Man prevailed, shouting Alduin out of the world; Proving for all that their Voice too was strong; Although their sacrifices were many-fold
-*'''''Emblem VI '''''- With roaring Tongues, the Sky-Children conquer; Founding the First Empire with Sword and Voice; Whilst the Dragons withdrew from this World
+*''Emblem VI'' – With roaring Tongues, the Sky-Children conquer; Founding the First Empire with Sword and Voice; Whilst the Dragons withdrew from this World
-*'''''Emblem VII '''''- The Tongues at Red Mountain went away humbled; Jurgen Windcaller began His Seven Year Meditation; To understand how Strong Voices could fail
+*''Emblem VII'' – The Tongues at Red Mountain went away humbled; Jurgen Windcaller began His Seven Year Meditation; To understand how Strong Voices could fail
-*'''''Emblem VIII '''''- Jurgen Windcaller chose silence and returned; The 17 disputants could not shout Him down; Jurgen the Calm built His home on the Throat of the World
+*''Emblem VIII'' – Jurgen Windcaller chose silence and returned; The 17 disputants could not shout Him down; Jurgen the Calm built His home on the Throat of the World
-*'''''Emblem IX '''''- For years all silent, the Greybeards spoke one name; Tiber Septim, stripling then, was summoned to Hrothgar; They blessed and named him Dovahkiin
+*''Emblem IX'' – For years all silent, the Greybeards spoke one name; Tiber Septim, stripling then, was summoned to Hrothgar; They blessed and named him Dovahkiin
-*'''''Emblem X''''' - The Voice is worship; Follow the Inner path; Speak only in True Need
+*''Emblem X'' – The Voice is worship; Follow the Inner path; Speak only in True Need
 ==Notable items==
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 *[[Barknar (Skyrim)|Barknar]]
 *[[Karita (Pilgrim)|Karita]]
-*[[Paarthurnax (Character)|Paarthurnax]]
+*[[Paarthurnax (Skyrim)|Paarthurnax]]
 *[[The Greybeards]]
-*[[Hunter]]s
+*[[Hunter (Skyrim)|Hunters]]
 ==Creatures==
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 *[[Bear (Skyrim)|Bears]] (depending on character's level)
 *[[Sabre Cat (Skyrim)|Sabre Cats]] (depending on character's level)
-*[[Goat (Skyrim)|Goat]] (climbing to Paarthunax)
+*[[Goat (Skyrim)|Goat]] (climbing to Paarthurnax)
 ==Gallery==
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 *This may be inspired by a real life parallel—a Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage undertaken under the mountain of Sri Pada in Sri Lanka, up thousands of steps.
 *In an interview, [[Todd Howard]] jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's seven thousand,<ref>''Special Edition Podcast: Todd Howard Skyrim Q&A'' - [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/podcasts/archive/2011/02/03/toddhowardse.aspx Gameinformer.com]</ref> however it appears that there are actually only seven-hundred forty-eight steps.<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/n7szz/there_are_only_748_steps_to_high_hrothgar_yeah_i/ Reddit.com]</ref>
-*A [[Skeletal Dragon]] can be found, buried in snow, on the left side of the mountain, off the main path.
+*A [[Skeletal Dragon (Skyrim)|Skeletal Dragon]] can be found, buried in snow, on the left side of the mountain, off the main path.
 *With extreme effort, the summit can be reached without using the [[Clear Skies]] shout. Doing so involves avoiding the strong air currents, by running up against the mountain edge and jumping constantly, trying to constantly reach a higher plateau. Paarthurnax, however, will not be present if the quest to meet him has not yet been given. Once the quest is started, Paarthurnax will appear as normal.
-*The summit can be reached before The Dragonborn has even discovered High Hrothgar. Begin rock hopping just before the overhang where the last Frost Troll is encountered. This will lead to final wind gate prior to reaching the summit. Continuing to rock hop, this barrier can be bypassed.
+*The summit can be reached before the Dragonborn has even discovered High Hrothgar. Begin rock hopping just before the overhang where the last frost troll is encountered. This will lead to the final wind gate prior to reaching the summit. Continuing to rock hop, this barrier can be bypassed.
+*The summit may also be reached while riding a horse, and climbing the rocks to the right of the monastery entrance, bypassing all wind gates and avoiding the two more difficult methods mentioned above.
 *At some point during the main questline, an [[Ancient Nord Sword]] will appear on the ground near to the broken Word Wall that Paarthurnax sits upon. This could possibly be the sword of Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, as she used an Ancient Nord Sword in her fight with Alduin in the same location.
+*According to ''[[Children of the Sky]]'', the Throat of the World is also a synonym for Skyrim.
 ==Appearances==
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 *{{Online}}
+**{{Horns of the Reach}}
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