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Project Tamriel:Skyrim/A Forlorn Barrow

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Investigate a mysterious barrow.
Quest Giver: Villagers in Karthgad
Location(s): Karthgad
Reward: 200 gold, Torc of Illumination
ID: Sky_qRe_KG4_Journal
   

Quick Walkthrough[edit]

  1. Ask for a little secret in Karthgad.
  2. Travel to Bathmwall Barrow, west of Karthgad. You may find it easier by going to Blood Paw Lodge and travelling southeast up a hill.
  3. Talk to the vampire Tamarik Khulari.
  4. Kill Tamarik or kill Thane Gorvrda.
  5. Talk to one you didn't kill for a reward.

Detailed Walkthrough[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • If you choose to kill Gorvrda, you will most likely accrue a bounty and despite being a murderous vampire, Tamarik won't want to talk to you with a bounty.

Quest Stages[edit]

The following Journal ID and Index codes can be used with the Journal console command to manually update the quest to a certain point.

A Forlorn Barrow (Sky_qRe_KG4_Journal)
Index Finishes Quest Journal Entry
10One of the townsfolk in Karthgad told me of the existence of an abandoned old barrow to the west of the village.
20In the depths of Bathmvall Barrow, I encountered a vampire, Tamarik Khulari. He offered me the gift of vampirism, if I agree to slay Thane Gorvrda in Karthgad.
30I agreed to kill Gorvrda. Tamarik told me that I had two days to carry out the act or that I would be met by 'Clan Khulari's firmness'. Whatever that means.
40I refused the vampire's offer and the clan in Bathmvall attacked me.
41In the depths of Bathmvall Barrow, I encountered a loathsome vampire of the Khulari clan. He began a foul and entrancing offer, but I refused to listen, so he and his clan attacked me.
42In the depths of Bathmvall Barrow, I encountered a vampire of the Khulari clan. He took umbrage at my own bloodline and the clan attacked me.
50Thane Gorvda is dead. I should return to Bathmvall Barrow to receive the gift of unlife.
55Tamarik Khulari was pleased that I had dealt with Gorvrda and infected me with vampirism.
56I informed Tamarik Khulari that Gorvrda was dead, but I decided he would die rather than infect me.
60Tamarik Khulari and his clan ambushed me at night, after I had failed to kill Thane Gorvrda since our meeting two days ago.
65Finishes quest☑I failed to kill Thane Gorvrda within two days.
100Finishes quest☑The Khulari vampires in Bathmvall Barrow are dead. For good this time.
101Finishes quest☑The Khulari vampires in Bathmvall Barrow are dead. For good this time.
110Finishes quest☑I informed Thane Gorvda in Karthgad that the Khulari vampires lodged in Bathmvall Barrow have been exterminated. Concerned after learning of their existence, Gorvda gave me a reward and told me to be watchful in my travels.
120Finishes quest☑I fought off the vampiric ambush. Tamarik Khulari and his accursed kin are dead for good this time.