The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Nestled in the marshy lowlands southwest of Windhelm, Mara’s Eye Pond is a tranquil yet eerie body of water, its surface often veiled in mist and surrounded by reeds and frostbitten trees. In the center lies a small, grassy island, seemingly serene—until one discovers the hidden vampire lair lurking beneath. Accessible through a trapdoor in a crumbling shack, the Mara’s Eye Den serves as a hideout for a small coven of vampires who prey on travelers passing through the region. Despite the pond’s name invoking the goddess of love and compassion, its depths harbor only blood and shadow. Mara’s Eye Pond is a deceptive landmark—beautiful and still on the surface, but rotting beneath. It is a perfect reflection of the dangers of Skyrim’s wilds, where even the calmest waters can conceal ancient, hungry darkness.