The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Perched on a snowy ridge northeast of Windhelm, Fort Kastav is a formidable stone stronghold overlooking the mountain pass between Winterhold and The Pale. Though time and weather have worn its outer walls, the fort remains a vital strategic outpost—particularly during Skyrim’s civil war, where it becomes a key objective for both the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks. Inside, narrow corridors lead to crumbling barracks, a small armory, and a fortified prison where unfortunate captives were once held in freezing cells. During the war, it is often garrisoned by soldiers, its halls echoing with orders and the clang of steel. At other times, it may fall into the hands of bandits or necromancers, making it a dangerous waypoint for travelers. Fort Kastav is more than a ruin—it’s a battleground of shifting allegiances, where the snow never melts and the stone remembers every blade drawn in its shadow.