Lore:Shearpoint
| Shearpoint | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mountain |
| Continent | Tamriel |
| Province | Skyrim |
| Hold | The Pale |
| Appears in | Skyrim |
Shearpoint (also called Shearpoint Mountain)[1] is a mountain found in the region known as the Pale, in the province of Skyrim. The mountain marks a point where the borders of Eastmarch, the Pale, and Whiterun all meet at once. There are several Dwemer ruins found on the mountain's north face, such as the former city-state of Raldbthar. The White River forms a valley that separates Shearpoint and the Throat of the World, while the snowfields surrounding Lake Yorgrim separate the mountain from Mount Anthor.[2]
Geography[edit]
Shearpoint is part of the greater Pale Mountains that line the borders of the Hold, also known as the Shearpoint Range.[3]:454
History[edit]
Underneath the mountain was once a large deposit of Aetherium that was heavily extracted by the Dwemer clans of Skyrim in their prime. The city-state Raldbthar was the main source for the blue crystal.[4] At the summit of Shearpoint is the burial ground of the Dragon Priest, Krosis, which later became a dragon lair.[2] A stone word wall was also built on the summit, dedicated to Oskar the Fool, whose thu'um was not as strong as his clan's signature voice. It was built by his brother, Modir the Far.[5]
Gallery[edit]
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Krosis, the Dragon Priest of Shearpoint
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Shearpoint Dragon (Legends)
References[edit]
- ^ Old Nord Drinking Song
- ^ a b Shearpoint dragon lair in Skyrim
- ^ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide — David Hodgson
- ^ Katria's Journal — Katria
- ^ Throw Voice word wall in Skyrim
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