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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints

Speak to the Greybeards.

  • 1 of 8: Stand and wait until the Jarl rewards you with a magic weapon and the title of Thane of Whiterun.
  • 2 of 8: The first step to reaching High Hrothgar is traveling to Ivarstead.
  • 3 of 8: Cross the bridge that's at the north end of Ivarstead, then go up the stone steps to start on the long path to High Hrothgar.
  • 4 of 8: NOTE: Starting at the beginning of the steps, and ending up near the monastery, there's a series of ten little shrines with etched tablets in them. If you read all ten of them on your way up, you'll get a one-day blessing called Voice of the Sky that'll prevent any animals from attacking you or fleeing from you (unless you attack them). Now you can pet the deer and run with the wolves!
  • 5 of 8: When you get up to where snow is on the ground, you'll have a slightly harder time seeing the path at some points. Always look ahead for the next set of stone steps to help guide you.
  • 6 of 8: After you go a ways along the snowy path, you'll reach a narrow passage where a frost troll will attack you. If it's too much for you to handle, try to sprint on past it and leave it behind.
  • 7 of 8: A ways past it, you'll come to the entrance to High Hrothgar. Check the little shrine area with the big chest in it for items, including a disease-curing potion, then go up the steps on either side to find a door.
  • 8 of 8: Use it to enter the monastery, then move forward to meet Arngeir. Talking to him will get you the next objective.