Skyrim:Whitewatch Tower

Imperial Tower: Whitewatch Tower (view on map)
Clearable	No
Respawn Time	10 days
Level	Min: 6
Console Location Code(s)
WhitewatchTowerExterior01
Region
Whiterun Hold
Location
North-northeast of Whiterun South of Loreius Farm
Special Features
# of Stone QuarriesHF	1

Whitewatch Tower

Whitewatch Tower is a small tower north-northeast of Whiterun.

Walkthrough

Depending on the faction that currently controls Whiterun, the tower is occupied by either Whiterun guards or Stormcloak soldiers. The structure comprises a largely intact eastern watchtower and a ruined western tower connected by an archway. Lavender and blue, purple, and red mountain flowers grow near the entrance. Passing under the arch into the coutyard, a stone quarry^HF is on the south side of the eastern tower near a stone wall. Some meager provisions for the guards are near the arch, while a novice-locked chest among the crates holds more substantial treasure. More lavender grows in the courtyard. A weapon rack to the south holds two Imperial swords and a leveled sword if the Imperials occupy the tower, or an iron war axe, an iron battleaxe, and a leveled mace if the Stormcloaks are in control. Wooden ramps lead up to the eastern tower, which features nothing of interest. However, jumping onto the ledge on the west side of the tower behind the guard's chair and crossing over the archway leads you to the ruined western tower, where an apprentice-locked chest is buried in the rubble.

Notes

• Bandits may attack the tower as you approach.
• Caution is advised when unlocking the chests around the tower; if the guards see you, you will receive a bounty.
• If the leveled sword next to the Imperial swords is an iron or steel sword, you can take it without penalty.
• A leveled strongbox is to the northwest between some stone blocks on the top of a hill.
• An iron ore vein and a silver ore vein are 250 feet south of the tower at the base of the Dragonsreach hill.
• A gold ore vein is 400 feet south of the tower up the hill. Just east of the vein is a novice-locked chest.
• An unmarked bandit camp is southwest of the tower under a cliff at the base of the Dragonsreach hill. It is occupied by leveled bandits and features a wide variety of loot, including alchemical ingredients, weapons, potions, and the Pickpocket skill book Aevar Stone-Singer. The Smugglers' Note can also be found under a table in the camp. A cooking pot and a horse can be found here as well, although the horse must be stolen to be ridden.

Bugs

• The Imperial swords and the leveled sword may be hovering in the air in front of their respective weapon racks. ^?