The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Tucked into a narrow canyon in the Velothi Mountains, southeast of Riften, Fort Dawnguard is a massive, ancient fortress recently reclaimed and restored by the Dawnguard—a legendary order dedicated to hunting vampires and eradicating the undead from Skyrim. Once abandoned and crumbling, the fort has returned to purpose under the leadership of Isran, a grim and devoted vampire slayer. The fortress features grand stone halls, training grounds, forges, and war rooms filled with crossbows, bolts, and anti-vampire gear. As the center of the Dawnguard DLC, it becomes a hub for quests, recruits, and pivotal events in the battle against Lord Harkon and his Volkihar vampires. Fort Dawnguard is more than a stronghold—it’s a beacon of resistance in darkening times, where vigilance is reborn in stone and steel, and where the light of day is sharpened into a weapon against the night.