The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Southwest of Falkreath, nestled among rocky cliffs and sparse pine, Bilegulch Mine is a fortified Orc stronghold built around a rich vein of precious ore. Surrounded by a spiked wooden palisade and guarded day and night, the mine serves as both a source of raw materials and a temporary stronghold for a wandering Orc clan. Smoke rises from the forges within, where crude yet effective weapons are crafted from freshly mined iron. Though the mine was once controlled by Imperial forces, it has since been claimed by the Orcs, who tolerate few outsiders and defend the site with fierce loyalty. The interior is rough and functional—support beams, mining carts, and fire-lit tunnels echo with the clang of pickaxes and the mutter of voices speaking in Low Orcish. While small compared to a stronghold, Bilegulch Mine stands as a symbol of Orc resilience and craftsmanship—a place where strength is earned, and steel is born from stone.