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|hold = [[Whiterun Hold]]
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|location = East of [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]]
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|location = East of [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]]
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|sublocations = White River Overlook
  
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|characters = [[Hajvarr Iron-Hand]]<br/>[[Ulfr the Blind]]<br/>[[Rodulf]]
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a cave located east of [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]]. It's now a [[Bandits (Skyrim)|bandit]] hideout and they target travelers to and from the city of Whiterun.
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'''White River Watch''' is a [[Caves (Skyrim)|cave]] located east of [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]], on the road past the [[Honningbrew Meadery]]. It serves as a [[Bandits (Skyrim)|bandit]] hideout for the outfit's purpose of robbing travelers to and from the city of Whiterun.
   
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
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The cave has several rooms leading up to the top were the bandit leader can be found. One room has an [[Alchemy (Skyrim)|Alchemy Lab]]. There are also five different varieties of [[Fungi (Skyrim)|fungi]] growing throughout the cave.
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The cave has several rooms leading up to the top where the bandit chief can be found. One room has an [[Alchemy (Skyrim)|Alchemy Lab]]. There are also six different varieties of [[Fungi (Skyrim)|fungi]] growing throughout the cave.
   
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[[Hajvarr Iron-Hand]] and his crew of [[Bandits (Skyrim)|bandits]] have made this their base of operations and target either travelers or the merchant caravans that journey to [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]]. Several bandits can be encountered at the entrance, and [[Ulfr the Blind]], [[Hajvarr Iron-Hand|Hajvarr]]'s uncle, is standing watch just inside, though Ulfr will not attack the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] unless provoked. 
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[[Hajvarr Iron-Hand]] and his crew of bandits have made this their base of operations and target either travelers or the merchant caravans that journey to Whiterun. Several bandits can be encountered at the entrance, and [[Ulfr the Blind]], Hajvarr's uncle, is standing watch just inside, though Ulfr will not attack the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] unless provoked. 
   
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There is a Radiant male bandit outside carrying a note, "[[Note to Rodulf]]", indicating this is the bandit's name
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There is a character outside named Rodulf, though the character is a randomly generated male, and the only indication of his name is a [[Note to Rodulf|note]] found on his body.
   
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The bandits can be overheard discussing their displeasure for a blind man standing guard and are plotting kill both Hajvarr and his uncle shortly. The band is also trying to train a [[Wolf (Skyrim)|wolf]] but have doubts of their ability to do so. As the wolf is still feral, it can be released to aid with dispatching the bandits.
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Two bandits can be overheard discussing their displeasure for Ulfr standing guard, and are plotting to kill both Hajvarr and his uncle shortly. The band is also trying to train a [[Wolf (Skyrim)|wolf]] but have doubts of their ability to do so. As the wolf is still feral, it can be released to aid with dispatching the bandits.
   
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==Sublocations==
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The highest point of the cave is White River Overlook. Hajvarr can be found sitting here, where he can view Whiterun and any potential targets that may be travelling on the road.
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Located on a peak that is presumably part of the [[Throat of the World (Skyrim)|Throat of the World]], the highest point of the cave is White River Overlook. Hajvarr can be found sitting here, where he can view Whiterun and any potential targets that may be traveling on the road.
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===Defeating Hajvarr===
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Hajvarr can be a difficult foe to defeat at a low level [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]], but can be easily killed by using [[Unrelenting Force (Skyrim)|Unrelenting Force]] on him to throw him off of the edge. However, there are a number of other ways to kill him. At high levels, he will be much more powerful and will use [[Steel Plate Armor]] and a leveled two-handed weapon, possibly containing an enchantment. A high-level Dragonborn however, can easily defeat Hajvarr on novice to adept difficulty. He can, however, be a challenge at expert difficulty or above.
   
 
==Quests==
  
==Quests==
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The cave may be a location for a number of radiant quests:
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*Miscellaneous: Find [[Kharjo|Kharjo's]] [[Moon Amulet]]
  
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*[[Amren's Sword]]
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*[[Amulet of the Moon]]
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*[[The Break of Dawn]]
   
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==Notable loot==
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==Notable items==
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*The unique [[Ironhand Gauntlets]].
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*The unique [[Ironhand Gauntlets]]
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*The rare [[Fur Helmet]].
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*Two rare [[Fur Helmet (Skyrim)|Fur Helmets]]
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*Around sixteen [[Imp Stool (Skyrim)|Imp Stool]] mushrooms throughout the cave
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*Around ten [[White Cap (Skyrim)|White Cap]] mushrooms
   
 
==Mining==
  
==Mining==
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*There is an [[Iron Ore|iron ore vein]] just above the cage with the wolf.
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*There is an [[Iron Ore (Skyrim)|iron ore vein]] just above the cage with the wolf.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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<gallery spacing="small" orientation="landscape">
  
 
Ulfr2.jpg|Ulfr the Blind
  
Ulfr2.jpg|Ulfr the Blind
 
Hajvarr2.jpg|Hajvarr at the Summit
  
Hajvarr2.jpg|Hajvarr at the Summit
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TESV White River Watch.png|The view as one exit the Watch
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TESV White River Watch.png|The view as one exits the Watch
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Whiterun guards will alert the player to this location with the comment, ''"Careful if you cross the river to the east. Old Hajvarr Iron-Hand and his brigands are holed up in that cave, White River Watch."''
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*If Hajvarr is killed close to the edge, his corpse can fall off the cliff and can only be looted by following it down the cliff.
  
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*Carriage drivers will also make its location known with the comment, ''"Got keen eyes? Might see nasty old Hajvarr up on White River Watch. Piece of work. Jarl should just run him out and have done with it."''
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**If the corpse does roll off the game is playable after climbing down, but all way points on the HUD tell the player to go via the back entrance of White River Watch. Quit and restart the game to correct the issue.
  
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*Ulfr the Blind is seated at the entrance to the cave with a book in front of him. The book is called ''Ulfr's Book'' and can be "read." The pages are blank as Ulfr is blind.
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*One of the first bandits to attack may have a letter addressed to Rodulf. It is clear that Rodulf has done something to the gang as Hajvarr wants him dead.
  
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*Despite claiming that they'll attempt to kill Hajvarr and his uncle at dusk, the bandits will never actually do anything about it.
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*Despite claiming that they will attempt to kill Hajvarr and his uncle at dusk, the bandits will never actually do anything about it.
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*After clearing the cave out and then retun one month later, there are two more bandits in the cave. These bandits will run towards the entrance as soon as one enter the cave.
  
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*The release to open the wolf cage is a chain pull located on the right wall before going into the short tunnel where the bandits are talking. Opening the door should cause the feral wolf to attack the Bandits.
  
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*The [[Lockpicking (Skyrim)|locked]] door (Novice) where the wolf is kept can be shot open with an arrow instead of lockpicking it.
  
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*The corpse in the hanging cage can be looted by jumping on to the rock from which the cage hangs, edging out along the wooden beam, and then slowly sliding down the side of the cage. Unless the [[Become Ethereal]] shout is available, it is recommended that the game be saved before attempting this, as it is quite a fall to the cavern floor.
  
   
 
==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
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{{Bugs}}
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*There is a bug which one might encounter after clearing the area. One can come again later and find another Ironhand Gauntlet and [[Hajvarr's Journal|Hajvarr's journal]] on him.
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*{{NX}}{{XBOX360}} There is a bug which one might encounter after clearing the area. One can come back later and find another Ironhand Gauntlets and ''[[Hajvarr's Journal]]'' on him.
 
*It is possible for the feral wolf to get bugged and not attack any of the bandits. At the end of the battle, he will be outside of his cage howling incessantly, whilst remaining in the same place.
  
*It is possible for the feral wolf to get bugged and not attack any of the bandits. At the end of the battle, he will be outside of his cage howling incessantly, whilst remaining in the same place.
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*{{XBOX360}} If Hajvarr's corpse does roll off the cliff, the game is playable after climbing down, but all way points on the HUD tell the Dragonborn to go via the back entrance of White River Watch if there are any quests active. Quit and restart the game to correct the issue.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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Revision as of 22:50, 28 February 2020

White River Watch is a cave located east of Whiterun, on the road past the Honningbrew Meadery. It serves as a bandit hideout for the outfit's purpose of robbing travelers to and from the city of Whiterun.

Description

The cave has several rooms leading up to the top where the bandit chief can be found. One room has an Alchemy Lab. There are also six different varieties of fungi growing throughout the cave.

Hajvarr Iron-Hand and his crew of bandits have made this their base of operations and target either travelers or the merchant caravans that journey to Whiterun. Several bandits can be encountered at the entrance, and Ulfr the Blind, Hajvarr's uncle, is standing watch just inside, though Ulfr will not attack the Dragonborn unless provoked. 

There is a character outside named Rodulf, though the character is a randomly generated male, and the only indication of his name is a note found on his body.

Two bandits can be overheard discussing their displeasure for Ulfr standing guard, and are plotting to kill both Hajvarr and his uncle shortly. The band is also trying to train a wolf but have doubts of their ability to do so. As the wolf is still feral, it can be released to aid with dispatching the bandits.

Sublocations

Located on a peak that is presumably part of the Throat of the World, the highest point of the cave is White River Overlook. Hajvarr can be found sitting here, where he can view Whiterun and any potential targets that may be traveling on the road.

Defeating Hajvarr

Hajvarr can be a difficult foe to defeat at a low level Dragonborn, but can be easily killed by using Unrelenting Force on him to throw him off of the edge. However, there are a number of other ways to kill him. At high levels, he will be much more powerful and will use Steel Plate Armor and a leveled two-handed weapon, possibly containing an enchantment. A high-level Dragonborn however, can easily defeat Hajvarr on novice to adept difficulty. He can, however, be a challenge at expert difficulty or above.

Quests

The cave may be a location for a number of radiant quests:

Notable items

Mining

Gallery

Trivia

  • Whiterun guards will alert the player to this location with the comment, "Careful if you cross the river to the east. Old Hajvarr Iron-Hand and his brigands are holed up in that cave, White River Watch."
  • Carriage drivers will also make its location known with the comment, "Got keen eyes? Might see nasty old Hajvarr up on White River Watch. Piece of work. Jarl should just run him out and have done with it."
  • Ulfr the Blind is seated at the entrance to the cave with a book in front of him. The book is called Ulfr's Book and can be "read." The pages are blank as Ulfr is blind.
  • Despite claiming that they will attempt to kill Hajvarr and his uncle at dusk, the bandits will never actually do anything about it.

Bugs

This section contains bugs related to White River Watch. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:

  1. Please reload an old save to confirm if the bug is still happening.
  2. If the bug is still occurring, please post the bug report with the appropriate system template  360  /  XB1  ,  PS3  /  PS4  ,  PC  /  MAC  ,  NX  /  PS5  ,  XS  , depending on which platform(s) the bug has been encountered on.
  3. Be descriptive when listing the bug and fixes, but avoid having conversations in the description and/or using first-person anecdotes: such discussions belong on the appropriate forum board.
  •  NX   360   There is a bug which one might encounter after clearing the area. One can come back later and find another Ironhand Gauntlets and Hajvarr's Journal on him.
  • It is possible for the feral wolf to get bugged and not attack any of the bandits. At the end of the battle, he will be outside of his cage howling incessantly, whilst remaining in the same place.
  •  360   If Hajvarr's corpse does roll off the cliff, the game is playable after climbing down, but all way points on the HUD tell the Dragonborn to go via the back entrance of White River Watch if there are any quests active. Quit and restart the game to correct the issue.

Appearances

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