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Kill the Ice Wraith.
1 of 6: Leave Windhelm and go over to the western shore of the large river that goes past it.
2 of 6: Follow that shore north until it turns west, then head straight for the quest arrow that's on your compass.
3 of 6: When you reach the island that the quest arrow marks, go around to its east side to find a slope that leads up to the Serpent Stone.
4 of 6: That's where the ice wraith is hanging out. It's a very fast flying-serpent kind of thing, so be sure to quicksave before you approach it.
5 of 6: Use the Elixir of Resist Cold that Galmar gave you to protect yourself from cold damage, and coat your weapon with the Ice Wraith Bane poisons that he also gave you.
6 of 6: If the combat is still too hard, you may want to restore your quicksave and come back later, perhaps with a follower or a good creature-summoning Conjuration spell.