Skyrim:Rimerock Burrow

Cave: Rimerock Burrow (view on map)
# of Zones	1
Clearable	Yes
Dungeon	Yes
Respawn Time	10 days or 30 days
Level	Min: 6
Occupants
Atronach, Sebastian Lort
Important Treasure
2920, Hearth Fire, v9 The Rueful Axe
Console Location Code(s)
RimerockBurrowExterior01, RimerockBurrow01
Region
Haafingar
Location
Northwest of Dragon Bridge South of Northwatch Keep
Special Features
# of Arcane Enchanters	1

Rimerock Burrow

Rimerock Burrow is a small cave northwest of Dragon Bridge containing an atronach and the powerful conjurer Sebastian Lort. It contains only one zone, Rimerock Burrow.

Related Quests

• A Daedra's Best Friend: Help Barbas reunite with his master.

Walkthrough

Exterior

The rough path leading to the cave takes you over a wooden bridge spanning a crevice in the cliff wall just before the entrance. The path branches off the larger road past Pinefrost Tower, with the fork marked by a pile of rocks; the fork can nevertheless be easily missed, as there is likely to be an encounter as you near the junction. It is advisable to have a light source before entering the cave.

Rimerock Burrow

Rimerock Burrow interior

Upon entering, there is a dark tunnel leading down to the main cavern on the lowest level. There are raised areas in front and to your right. A leveled atronach patrols from the raised area to your right down to the lower level. This area contains nothing of interest. Sebastian will be found on the raised area in front of you, normally working at the arcane enchanter. To get to Sebastian, you will have to climb a ramp on the far left of the cave against the wall. There is a large stone table on your left with an arcane enchanter near it. On the table is a scroll of conjure familiar, a steel dagger, a goblet, and a bowl containing a sample of nightshade and a pine thrush egg. If sent here by Clavicus Vile, the Rueful Axe will also be lying on the table. If you are here prior to accepting the related quest, the Rueful Axe will be replaced with an ordinary steel battleaxe.

Between the table and arcane enchanter is a tunnel heading south then west leading to a storage and bedroom area. On your right before reaching the end of the tunnel is Sebastian's bedroom containing a single unowned bed and an end table next to it. On the table is a copy of the Conjuration skill book 2920, Hearth Fire, v9, an apple pie, a sweet roll, and a bottle of wine. Next to the end table are two barrels, one of which contains ingredients; a rabbit and some dried elves ear are hanging over them.

Just after the bedroom area is an unlocked chest containing leveled loot and any items you are sent here to recover. At the end of the tunnel there are two sets of shelves. The shelves hold copies of The Firmament, Darkest Darkness, The Wolf Queen, v2 and v5, The Real Barenziah, v2, Dwemer Inquiries Vol I and Vol II, Pirate King of the Abecean, Ruins of Kemel-Ze, The "Madmen" of the Reach, The Song of Pelinal, v1 and v6, Biography of Barenziah, v1, two copies of v2 and one of v3, A Kiss, Sweet Mother, The Firsthold Revolt, A Children's Anuad, The Ransom of Zarek, A Dance in Fire, v4, Myths of Sheogorath, and Brief History of the Empire, v2. In addition to the books, there is also a sample of snowberries, a filled petty soul gem, two bowls, a salt pile, a bowl of bone meal, a large coin purse, a troll skull, and a set of small antlers. Between the shelves is a barrel containing ingredients.

Notes

• Sebastian Lort respawns along with the rest of the cave.
• Despite being considered a werewolf lair in the game data, no werewolves are ever found in the eve.

Bugs

• Rimerock Burrow isn't marked as a cave, so cave-based radiant quests won't target it.
  • The Unofficial Skyrim Patch, version 1.3.3, fixes this bug.