Skyrim:Pinepeak Cavern

Cave: Pinepeak Cavern (view on map) (lore page)
# of Zones	1
Clearable	Yes
Dungeon	Yes
Respawn Time	10 days or 30 days
Level	Min: 2
Occupants
Bears
Important Treasure
Heavy Armor Forging
Console Location Code(s)
PinepeakCavern01, PinepeakCavernExterior
Region
The Rift
Location
East of High Hrothgar
Ore Veins
# of Corundum	1

Pinepeak Cavern

Pinepeak Cavern is a small cave along the Treva River occupied by bears. Following the road north out of Ivarstead, cross the river as if you were going to climb the 7,000 steps to High Hrothgar, and at the start of the steps turn north. The cave is on the opposite shore from town.

Related Quests

• Animal Extermination: Fulfill a contract given to the Companions to clear out a beast den. (radiant)
• Arniel's Endeavor: Uncover an ancient Dwemer secret. (radiant)
• A New Order^DG: Recruit Isran's old allies for the Dawnguard. (radiant)

• This location is one of many potential targets for one or more of the Radiant quests.

Exterior

A bear is guarding the entrance to this cave. Two dead hunters lie at the mouth of the cavern, and in front of the cave by a large rock is a canis root.

A warm welcome!

Pinepeak Cavern

Upon entering, you are in a short tunnel opening out into the main cave; there is blood splattered on the floor. There is a rock formation in the middle and a ledge starting on your right and curving around the cave. A bear will be sleeping or roaming at the end of the ledge. There is nothing else of interest on the ledge. By the ledge below the bear are an unlocked chest, a leveled potion of healing, a smashed cart, a pickaxe, a medium coin purse, and a kettle containing a diamond. To the right are the remains of some poor unfortunate person; among the bones is an iron dagger. Finally, to the right of this are a corundum ore vein and a copy of the Smithing skill book Heavy Armor Forging.

Inside the Cavern

Notes

• Pinepeak Cavern also appears in ESO.

Bugs

• You may not be able to pick up the diamond. Nudge the kettle making it move a bit or more without dislodging the diamond. You can now pick the diamond out of the kettle. You can also use Unrelenting Force shout or Telekinesis spell on the kettle, then pick up the diamond.