Valtheim Towers, located by a river, halfway between Whiterun and Windhelm
Valtheim Towers are two Nordic towers flanking the White River, next to a stone trail, joined by a bridge and overrun by bandits.
A Bandit standing by the entrance of the South tower will approach the player, demanding a toll fee of 200 Gold in order to pass.
South Tower:[ | ]
Inside on the first level, just past the front entrance is a chest attached with a Trap Trigger (Apprentice Lock) next to the stairs, a shelf containing 2 Potions of Minor Healing, and a copy of The Song of Pelinal, v4. On the second level, in the center, has 3 chairs surrounding a large table with a goat cheese wedge, Eidar cheese wedge, wine, tankard, and 2 bread (half loaf) seen to be split by a woodcutter's axe stuck in the table; towards the left underneath the stairs, are 2 food barrels, a small table with wine and a small keg on top, and a garlic braid hanging from a wooden beam above; towards the right, has a shelf housing a cabbage, potion of minor healing, goat cheese wheel, sliced Eider cheese, and a bucket, a cupboard next to the shelf houses 2 tankards, wooden plate, and wooden bowl, and some other miscellaneous/clothing items contained in the cupboard. On the third left, towards the left, has a bucket, a stool (non interactable), and a potion of minor healing sitting on the ground; in the center, has a single bed roll; towards the right behind the stairs has 2 bed rolls, an empty kettle, and a wardrobe; on the fourth level, where an bandit archer is usually positioned, has a single chair looking out towards the West.
North Tower:[ | ]
Inside the first level, is a tall candle stick holding 4 lit candles, 6 barrels of food (4 at front, 2 behind), and at the top of the stairs is an end table with a single candle, pickaxe, and a potion of minor healing sitting on top. On the second level, underneath the stairs on the left, is a chest (Novice Lock); towards the back, is a dresser with a deer skull on top, a shelf housing a drum, several books including Mysterious Akavir, A Dance in Fire, v4, The Song of Pelinal, v7, Mystery of Talara, v 1, The Song of Pelinal, v6, and Life of Uriel Septim VII; towards the right, is a dresser, a tall candle stick holding 4 lit candles, a chair, a large table with a Potion of Minor Healing and some ingredients including garlic, Frost Mirriam, and Elves Ear found aside of an alchemy lab with 2 candle stick on each side. On the third level, below the stairs on the left, is a large chest that contains more valuable items and gold; towards the back, is a large bed in the center with The Song of Pellinal, v4 book underneath on the left, 2 end tables on each side with items including 2 Alto wine, 2 wine, potion of minor healing, The Black Arrow, v2 book, and a bucket to the side; In near the middle of the room, has a square table and chair that has a single candle, wine, Alto wine, and a tankard on top, and a wardrobe to the right. On the fourth level, where an bandit archer is usually positioned, has a table and chair facing out to the East with a single goat cheese wedge on top. A Bandit archer will usually be located at the very top of the tower.
There is also an Iron Ore Vein and 2 Corundum Ore Veins (one further down the cliff) just outside the North tower past the back exit, with a single stool (non interactable) next to the cliff.
Quests[ | ]
- Amulet of the Moon, one possible location
- Find Amren's Family Sword, one possible location
- Kill the Bandit Leader, bounty given by an innkeeper, one possible location