The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Perched on a frozen cliff southwest of Winterhold, Alftand is a vast and crumbling Dwemer ruin buried beneath the icy tundra. From the surface, its collapsed towers and snow-covered scaffolding hint at an ill-fated excavation—but beneath lies a labyrinth of rusting machinery, darkened corridors, and the eerie remnants of a long-lost expedition. Inside, the ruin stretches deep into the earth, connecting eventually to the hidden realm of Blackreach. Falmer, chaurus, and malfunctioning Dwarven automatons stalk the halls, while shattered journals and bloodstains tell the grim tale of the scholars and treasure hunters who ventured in, never to return. Central to the Elder Knowledge quest, Alftand is one of the few gateways to the Elder Scroll, hidden within the depths of Dwemer innovation and madness. It is a place where brilliance turned to ruin, and where ancient power still hums cold and undisturbed beneath the snow.