Online:Kilkreath Temple

Ruin: Kilkreath Temple (view on map) (lore page)
Quest Hub
Discoverable	Yes
Completion	Objective
Occupants
Death Hound, Harrowfiend, Vampire Darkblade, Vampire Fearmonger, Vampire Legionary, Vampire Skullguard, Vampire Soldier, Vampiric Bear, Vampiric Sabre Cat Temple Interior-only: Chamberlain Marck, High Priest Varkour, Priest Ahmin Risen Charger, Risen Marauder, Risen Spellbinder, Skeever
Zone
Haafingar, Western Skyrim
Location
West of Solitude
Other Buildings
Stablemaster's House Pilgrims' Lodge
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This ancient Nord temple, dedicated to the Daedric Prince Meridia, sits on the side of Kilkreath Mountain. To this very day, Meridia's faithful pilgrims continue to flock to the temple to pray and seek guidance.

Statue of Meridia

Kilkreath Temple is a Nordic shrine dedicated to Meridia in Haafingar Hold of Western Skyrim, located west of Solitude.

In addition to the main temple complex, there is a small, unmarked Pilgrims' Lodge to the west of the temple. A copy of Divines and the Nords can be found on the altar in front of Meridia's statue.

Related Quests

• Kilkreath Temple Objective: Help save the survivors of Kilkreath Temple. / You helped save the survivors of Kilkreath Temple.
  • Meridia's Brilliance: Assist the priests of Kilkreath Temple.
• The Gathering Storm: Investigate a threat to Solitude and its king.

People

Cave Refuge Celence Coriel Fragrydde Orini Dren Priest Bavian Priest Isonir‎ Quiston Vierniss Kilkreath Temple Acolyte Croble Acolyte Larilvor Acolyte Molozu Priest Triev

Pilgrims' Lodge Acolyte Eivina Stablemaster's House Acolyte Hjolt Stable Priest Direnna Roligmolf By the road Pilgrim Fargord Pilgrim Melda

Books

• Divines and the Nords by High Priest Ingurt — A text on how ancient Nordic totemic religion transformed into modern worship of the Eight Divines
• Travels Around the Western Holds by Inky-Claws — An Argonian's account on the Holds of Western Skyrim

Locations

Cave

Cave

Cave

A cave that serves as a refuge for the surviving worshipers. A cooking fire can be found here.

The Stables

The Stables

Kilkreath has a dedicated stables which can be found north to the north of the temple, and is accessible from the winding road. The Stablemaster's House can also be found here. The stable is surrounded by vampires and harrowfiends.

Pilgrim' Lodge

Pilgrims' Lodge

The Pilgrims' Lodge is a house which hosts the various pilgrims which come to the temple. Like the stables, it is surrounded by harrowfiends and death hounds.

The Temple

Entrance to the Temple Complex

Interior

Kilkreath Temple is overrun by harrowfiends. The priests within have either been slaughtered or turned. Acolyte Molozu and Priest Triev are here.

Kilkreath Vestry

Kilkreath Vestry

Kilkreath Vestry

Kilkreath Vestry is deeper inside the temple. Priest Ahmin can be found here.

Chamberlain's Sanctum

Chamberlain's Sanctum

Deeper still is the Chamberlain's Sanctum. Chamberlain Marck can be found here. You must take the key to the catacombs out of his Key Box so you can find High Priest Varkour.

Kilkreath Meeting Hall

Kilkreath Meeting Hall

The Meeting Hall is the last bastion before the catacombs. You will encounter risen skeletons and harrowfiends here.

Kilkreath Catacombs

Lower Catacombs

Lower Catacombs

The catacombs are the deepest part of the complex, this is where a priceless relic of Meridia's is held—Meridia's Brilliance.

Wayshrine

Kilkreath Temple Wayshrine

Kilkreath Temple Wayshrine can be found north of the temple.

Notes

• The ruins of Kilkreath Temple appear in Skyrim.

Maps

Map of temple interior

Gallery

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  Meridia's Brilliance