The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Tucked into the snowy slopes south of Dawnstar, Fort Fellhammer is a ruined stone keep that has fallen from its once-military glory into the hands of bandits and rogue blacksmiths. The exterior, half-buried in snow and surrounded by pine, appears weathered and quiet—but beneath its crumbling towers lies a surprisingly active iron mine, fueling the outlaws’ weapons and wealth. The fort's interior is divided between the remnants of a garrison and a dark, winding mineshaft where pickaxes ring out and torches flicker off damp stone. Rusted armor, broken crates, and weapon racks litter the halls, hinting at its former purpose as a small defensive post. Fort Fellhammer now stands as a lawless forge in the Pale—where iron is shaped not for kings or causes, but for thieves, raiders, and survival in the biting northern cold.