The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Tucked into the rugged mountains west of Riften, the Ruins of Rkund are a little-known Dwemer site, marked by scattered metal debris, broken stonework, and the faint glimmer of ancient technology poking through layers of moss and snow. Though only a surface ruin in Skyrim, the site carries the mystery and allure of many other Dwarven locations—its true purpose and depths lost to time. With no major interior to explore in the base game, the Ruins of Rkund remain largely abandoned, but lore suggests they once formed part of the broader Dwemer presence in the Velothi Mountains. Its elevated position offers stunning views of The Rift and the surrounding foothills, making it a peaceful yet haunting place for travelers who stumble across it. The Ruins of Rkund are more than just rubble—they are the quiet remnants of a vanished race, where silence speaks of lost brilliance, and the land itself has begun to swallow the last traces of Dwemer legacy.