The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Nestled in the wooded cliffs southeast of Riften, Broken Helm Hollow is a small, hidden cave with a dark past and a grim present. Though easily overlooked by travelers, the hollow has long been used as a bandit hideout, its narrow tunnels winding through mossy rock and into a crude, makeshift camp. The cave is strewn with debris, bloodstains, and the remains of those unlucky enough to be caught by its inhabitants. A locked chest, guarded by the bandit leader, holds modest treasure, while nearby notes hint at betrayal and violence that occurred within its walls. Though not tied to any major quest, its seclusion and story fragments make it a rewarding detour. Broken Helm Hollow is more than just a bandit den—it’s a quiet scar in the wilds of The Rift, where greed turned to murder, and the only justice left is the steel brought by the next adventurer to find it.