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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints

Enter Yngvild Barrow.

  • 1 of 9: Any time after you finish the second main-line quest, talk to Vekel the Man in the Ragged Flagon. Ask if there's anything he needs done, then say you'll get the special books.
  • 2 of 9: See the Dawnstar section of the World Map Exploration Guide if you need directions to Yngvild.
  • 3 of 9: Enter the cave and start looking for Arondil's four journals.
  • 4 of 9: After you get the fourth journal (and one of the gems for the "No Stone Unturned" quest), go down the passage that starts on the east side of the throne room until you come to a closed gate.
  • 5 of 9: Past that is a door with a master-level lock. If you can't pick the lock, go back and get Arondil's key from his body.
  • 6 of 9: Past the door, go up the winding stairs to reach a door that leads back to the main Yngvild area.
  • 7 of 9: Go down the passage to reach a secret door that you can open with a lever, then kill the ghost past the door.
  • 8 of 9: You can then go down to the end of the passage and turn right to head back to the exit. Fast-travel back to Riften and return to the Ragged Flagon.
  • 9 of 9: Talk to Vekel the Man and tell him you've recovered all of Arondil's journals. He'll say he's paying you, but you won't actually get anything.