The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Nestled in the snowy hills southwest of Dawnstar, Windward Ruins is a small and partially buried Nordic structure, its stone pillars and arches jutting from the frost-covered earth like the last breath of a forgotten age. The ruins are modest in size but steeped in mystery, centered around a conjuration pedestal tied to arcane experimentation and ancient magical rituals. Often visited during the Destruction Ritual Spell questline, Windward Ruins serves as a testing ground for powerful magic, its isolated location ideal for mages wishing to practice without interruption—or consequence. Though no longer used for burial or worship, the air still hums faintly with lingering magicka, and wayward spirits sometimes stir near its worn altar. Windward Ruins stands as a quiet relic of Skyrim’s magical past—unassuming, yet still watching, still waiting.