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Raven Rock

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Raven Rock is the primary Dunmer settlement on the island of Solstheim, serving as the initial port of arrival from Skyrim via the Northern Maiden. Upon landing, the player is questioned by Second Councilor Adril Arano and can begin exploring the town to uncover the mysterious trance affecting its inhabitants. The town offers multiple services, local quests, and access to the nearby Earth Stone and Raven Rock Mine.

Region: Solstheim
Getting there: Take the Northern Maiden boat from the docks of Windhelm to the port of Raven Rock
Connects to: Raven Rock Mine, Earth Stone, Bloodskal Barrow, Temple Ancestral Tomb, Solstheim
Related quests: Dragonborn · March of the Dead · Served Cold · The Final Descent · Reluctant Crew
Services and people: Adril Arano · Councilor Lleril Morvayn · Captain Veleth · Geldis Sadri · Glover Mallory · Fethis Alor · Garyn Ienth · Milore Ienth
Enemy types: Ash Spawn · Cultists

Achievements here

OutlanderBoard the Northern Maiden at the Windhelm docks and sail across to Solstheim, arriving in Raven Rock.

The Temple of MiraakComplete "The Temple of Miraak" on Solstheim by investigating the temple ruins alongside Frea.

Dragon AspectLearn all three words of the Dragon Aspect shout located in the Temple of Miraak, Apocrypha during "Waking Dreams", and Bloodskal Barrow inside the Raven Rock Mine.

Raven Rock OwnerComplete the quests "March of the Dead", "The Final Descent", and "Served Cold" on Solstheim to be awarded Severin Manor in Raven Rock by Councillor Morvayn.

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Items

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The Lusty Argonian Maid, Folio Edition: Underwater in the flooded section behind Glover Mallory's houseShadowmark Cache: Inside the barrel marked with the Thieves Guild shadowmark near Glover Mallory's house

Secrets

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Glover Mallory's basement contains unique Thieves Guild armor and supplies, accessible only after earning his key by retrieving the Ancient Nordic Pickaxe.

Key fights

Ambush at the Old Attius Farm

Enemies: 3 Ash Spawn attacking Captain Veleth

Threats: High-damage Fire Cloak, ranged fire projectile spells, dual-wield melee strikes

Weaknesses and resistances: Weak to Frost damage, immune to Poison and Paralysis, 75% resistance to Fire

Tactics: Engage the enemies around the farm perimeter and let Captain Veleth tank while using ranged frost spells or attacks from the elevated road near the southern gate

Rewards: Quest progression for "March of the Dead", loot from Ash Spawn (Spawn Ash, Ore, Soul Gems, jewelry), access to Captain Veleth's declaration letter

Enemies

Ash Spawn

Steal / drop Ash Salts, various ores, and weapons

Encountered just outside the town borders and near the town's farm fields during attacks.

Shops and people

The Retching Netch: Food, drink, alchemy ingredients, and inn lodging offered by Geldis Sadri.
Glover Mallory: Blacksmithing gear, weapons, armor, and smithing materials.
Fethis Alor: General goods, soul gems, and miscellaneous supplies.
Milore Ienth: Potions, poisons, and alchemy ingredients sold at her outdoor stall.

Tips

Assist Captain Veleth just outside the southern entrance of town to immediately start the "March of the Dead" questline.
Do not cleanse the Earth Stone just north of the docks until you learn the "Bend Will" shout from the main Dragonborn questline.

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