The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Tucked into the snowy cliffs of the Pale, west of Windhelm, Raldbthar is a sprawling and perilous Dwemer ruin, its rusted metal doors and collapsed walkways hinting at the grandeur and mystery of a lost civilization. Once a bustling Dwarven city, the ruin is now overrun by Falmer, chaurus, and the whirring remains of malfunctioning automatons. Central to the quest Lost to the Ages, Raldbthar houses one of the four Aetherium Shards, deep within its ancient mechanical depths. Inside, crumbling halls lead to a towering Oculory, a Dwemer observatory filled with spinning lenses and long-dormant machinery still humming with arcane energy. Fitted with levers, traps, and puzzles, the ruin tests both wit and endurance. Raldbthar is more than a ruin—it's a glimpse into the ingenuity and downfall of the Dwemer, a place where steam and stone still guard secrets meant for those daring enough to descend into the machine’s heart.