What is a word wall in skyrim

For other uses, see Word Wall.

Word Walls are unmarked locations found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

History[]

There is considerable mystery surrounding the ominous Word Walls dotted all across Skyrim. The ancient carvings etched into the stone are believed to be words in the Dragon Language, for the characters of that language very much resemble claw marks or scratches.

It is believed that these walls were constructed by the ancient Nords who lived in the time of the Dragons. Either out of fear or respect, they somehow learned the language of the ancient beasts so they could use it for their own ends.^[1]

Purpose[]

The translations themselves all appear to follow a similar theme, repeating the words «Here lies…» This suggests that the walls marked ancient Nord burial grounds or marked the grave of an important figure.

During the events of Skyrim, the true power of the Word Walls is revealed. Not only did they mark burial grounds, but existed to teach a Word of Power to those with the ability to learn.

Interactions[]

When the Dragonborn locates a Word Wall, they have the ability to read the ancient carvings. Reading a wall will highlight a particular word in the paragraph — a Word of Power. Once a Word of Power has been learned from a wall, a Dragon Soul is required to unlock it and turn it into a Dragon Shout.

Most Word Walls, with the exception of the word walls in Shearpoint and Vahlok’s Tomb ^DR, only reveal one Word of Power. In order to learn a complete shout, the Dragonborn is required to learn all three words of a shout.

When in close proximity to a Word Wall, Nordic music and chanting can be heard and will increase in volume the closer the Dragonborn gets to it.

Word Walls, whether inside Nordic tombs, Dragon Lairs or the like, should not be approached lightly, as they are nearly always guarded, with Dragons, Draugr and even Dragon Priests. Some word walls, such as Shearpoint, Arcwind Point and Saering’s Watch, are particularly formidable, guarded by a combination of a Dragon and Draugr, with Shearpoint, for example, guarded by a Dragon and the Dragon Priest Krosis. It should be noted that not all word walls are guarded by Dragons or the undead, for example Sunderstone Gorge is inhabited by levelled mages, whilst Dead Crone Rock and Lost Valley Redoubt are populated by Forsworn and Hagravens, all of which are formidable enemies.

Dragon script[]

The ancient carvings on Word Walls can vary, and are dependent upon what Words of Power the Dragonborn already knows at the time of the encounter with the wall.

For example, if the Dragonborn were to learn the first Word of Power for Animal Allegiance from Ancient’s Ascent, then the wall would display the first carving in the table below. However, if the Dragonborn was to learn the first word from Angarvunde, then the first carving would be displayed in that location instead.

If the Dragonborn was to later visit Ancient’s Ascent to learn the second word, the carving would be the second carving in the table as the first word has already been learned.

Translations[]

The following are translations^[2] and locations of all known Word Walls found throughout Skyrim. It should be noted that some of the word walls require the Dragonborn to be on a quest to reach them.

Animal Allegiance[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Animal Allegiance Locations: Ancient’s Ascent, Angarvunde, and Ysgramor’s Tomb
Raan
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV Key SARVIRRA ZOK KRIN RaaN ALUN Wah FONaaR ODUS FROD ahRK OFAN OK SIL Fah OK DROG	(This) stone commemorates (the) horse Sarvirra, most courageous animal ever to charge (the) snowy battlefield and give his soul for his lord.
Mir
LAKNIR MAL-TU WahLaaN QETHSEGOL aaRii VahRUKT BONaaR VAKEEZA WO VaaT Mir Wah JUN DO KeiZaaL ahRK Dir KO SADON GRAVuuN	Laknir Little-Hammer raised (this) stone in memory of his servant, humble Vakeeza, who swore allegiance to (the) kings of Skyrim and died in Gray Autumn.
Tah
HET DiR BRUNiiK REK-GROHiiK ULFeiDR KRiiD MUZ ahRK SUNAVaaR BRUNiiK KINBOK SahQON Tah	Here died (the) savage She-Wolf Ulfeidr slayer (of) men and beast, Savage leader (of the) Crimson Pack.

Aura Whisper[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Aura Whisper Locations: Northwind Summit, Valthume, and Volunruud
Laas
NAU DaaR REVAK GOLT DRey FREDO ZahRahMiiK EK LaaS FUL TOL EK POGaaN KiiR FILOK ahRK OSOS SUL QahNaaR EK HOKORON	On this sacred ground did Fredo sacrifice her life so that her many children could escape and some day vanquish her enemy
Yah
HET NOK YNGNAVAR GaaF-KODaaV WO DRey Yah MORO NAU FROD DO KROSIS NUZ SINON SiiV DINOK ahRK DUKaaN	Here lies Yngnavar Ghost-Bear who did seek glory on (the) battlefield of sorrow, but instead found death and dishonor.
Nir
HET Mah FaaSNU RONaaN UNDVELD aaR KriiD GROHiiK ahRK DROG DO LOT Nir	Here fell (the) fearless archer Undveld, servant, slayer, wolf, and lord of (the) Great Hunt.

Battle Fury ^DR[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Battle Fury Locations: Vahlok’s Tomb
Mid
HET NOK FaaL VahLOK WO KRON POGaaS MORO Fah OK UNSLaaD MID ROK aaV DILON VOTH LOT ZIN	Here lies the Guardian who Gained much glory. For His eternal loyalty, he joined (the) dead with great honor
Vur
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV Vur DO FaaL VahLOK NONVUL aaR SE DOVah WEN DEZ LOST Wah QahNaaR TahRODiiS MiraaK	(This) stone commemorates (the) valor of the Guardian, noble servant of (the) Dragons, Whose fate (it) was to vanquish Treacherous Miraak
Shaan
NONVUL BRON MahFAERaaK DahMaaN SahROT VahLOK WEN LOT ahKRIN SHaaN Ney MUZ ahRK DOVah	Noble Nord, forever Remember mighty Guardian whose great courage inspired both men and dragon

Become Ethereal[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Become Ethereal Locations: Ironbind Barrow, Lost Valley Redoubt, and Ustengrav
Feim
NONVUL BRON DahMaan DaaR ROT FIN FODiiZ BORMah-Nii LOS HeyV DO ENOOK MUN WaH LahNey VOTH ahKRIN ahRK ZIN LEH ROK FeiM VODahMIN KOTIN VULOM	Noble Nords remember these words (of) the hoar father — It is duty of each man to live with courage and honor lest he fade, forgotten into darkness.
Zii
NAFNI WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BORMahii VahRUKT ROGNVALD WEN Zii FEN MahFAERaaK aaK OK BROD ahRK FOLooK OK HOKORON	Nafni raised (this) stone in memory of his father Rognvald, whose spirit will forever guide his clan and haunt his enemies.
Gron
HET NOK BeIN NahGahDINOK AZARAN FaaL MUNAX WO UNT Wah GRON KRILOT DILON DO SOVNGARDE Wah LeiN DO JUL ahRK FUNT	Here lies foul Necromancer Azaran the Cruel, who tried to bind (the) valiant dead of Sovngarde to (the) world of man and failed.

Bend Will ^DR[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Bend Will Locations: Saering’s Watch
Gol
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV BHAR FIN GOLah WO PRaaL HET MULHaaN OL GOL SARaaN ONIKIV NUNON Wah MeyZ WUTH SINON DO ONIK	(This) stone commemorates Bhar the Earth-Hunter who sits here unmoving as Earth, awaits enlightnment only To become old instead of wise.

Cyclone ^DR[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Cyclone Locations: Benkongerike, White Ridge Barrow, and Kolbjorn Barrow
Ven
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV VULGRUM FIN ZahKRii KO FIN VEN SOVRahZUN WEN MORO LOST MALTiiD NUZ KO VahRUKT UNLaaD	(This) stone commemorates Vulgrum the Sword in the wind (The) mercenary Whose glory was short But in memory unending.
Gaar
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMAH KENDOV KRIF OK KOSIL VOKUL NUZ JUN GaaR NiiN NAU OK HOKORON	Noble Nord, remember these words Of the Hoar-Father: (a) warrior fights his inner evil, but (a) king unleashes them on his enemy.
Nos
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV HRODMir FIN KRENT WO SOV Pah OK ERUVOS ahRK FARaaN Wah NOS TUM KRIVaaN DO OK ZeyMah	(This) stone commemorates Hrodmir the Broken who spent all his year(s) and fortune to strike down (the) murderer of his brother.

Disarm[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Disarm Locations: Eldersblood Peak, Silverdrift Lair, and Snow Veil Sanctum
Zun
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah PRUZaaN ZUN KO KeiZaaL LOS HahDRIM DO DWiiN-SIL KENDOV	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: best weapon of Skyrim is (the) mind of (a) steel-souled warrior.
Haal
BROTHI WahLaaN QETHSEGOL KUL VahRUKT ODRAV KeyN-HaaL DRUN POGaaS ZIN Wah BROD SahQO-STRUNMah	Brothi raised (this) stone in memory of his son Odrav Anvil-Hand (who) brought much honor to Clan Red-Mountain.
Viik
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV ahZID ViiK DO BRiiNahMaaR DO SOT PeyT NaaKO Wah FIN LaaT NaaL UFiiK DO KORVAG KO	(This) stone commemorates (the) bitter defeat of (the) Sisterhood of the White Rose, eaten to (the) last by the trolls of Korvag Crag.

Dismay[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Dismay Locations: Dead Crone Rock, Lost Tongue Overlook, and Shalidor’s Maze
Faas
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah FaaS NI BRENDON DO DINOK Fah ROK LOS QOLaaS DO MORO ahRK HIN aaK Wah LOT SOVNGARDE	Noble Nord, remember these words of the hoar father: Fear not (the) specter of death, for he is (the) herald of glory and your guide to great Sovngarde.
Ru
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO SONaaN ROMERIUS WO UNT RU NOL OSOS GOGIL NUZ MOTMah	Here lies (the) body of Bard Romerius who tried (to) run from some Goblins but slipped.
Maar
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV DaaNIK FahLiiL KiiR DO GRAVuuN FROD WO BOVUL KO MaaR NOL KINZON ZahKRii DO KRUZiiK HOKORON	(This) stone commemorates (the) doomed Elf children of (the) Autumn Field Who fled in terror from (the) sharp Swords of (the) ancient enemy

Dragon Aspect ^DR[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Dragon Aspect (Dragonborn) Locations: Temple of Miraak, Raven Rock Mine, and Apocrypha
Mul
Pah WERID MOROKei MiraaK ZOK SULeyKaaR DO Pah SONaaK WEN MUL BOLaaV NaaL FahLUaaN DO JUL	All praise glorious Miraak Most power(ful) servant of all Dragon Priests, whose strength (was) granted by (the) gardener of mankind.
Qah
HET ONT KRiiST MiraaK WO ahTiiR OK SahVOT OL Qah SPaaN NaaL DeyRA Fah OK UNSLaaD MIDUN	Here once stood Miraak who wore His faith as armor shielded by (the) Daedra for his unending loyalty.
Diiv
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV LOT MiraaK SONaaK DO LOT ONIKaaN aaR DO FaaL DiiV ahRK HOKORON DO JUL	(This) stone commemorates great Miraak: Dragon Priest of great wisdom, servant of the wyrm, and enemy of mankind.

Drain Vitality ^DG[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Drain Vitality (Dawnguard) Locations: Dimhollow Crypt, Forgotten Vale, and Arcwind Point
Gaan
HET NOK KOPRaaK DO SVOLO WO PIRaaK MULaaG Wah KRiiN DOVah NUZ NI GaaN Wah KRiiN POGaaN	Here lies (the) body of Svolo, Who possessed strength to kill a Dragon but not (the) stamina to kill many.
Lah
LUNGERD WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ahMULii VahRUKT THORGRIMA DeiNMaaR DO SahQON YOLOS ahRK DROG DO Lah	Lungerd raised (this) stone in her husband’s memory (of) Thorgrima Keeper of crimson fire And lord of magicka.
Haas
HET Mah ARNVID FaaL STaaDNAU WEN HaaS DENOS MINDIN KeiN DO GALIK KOLOS ROK OFaaL DILOS AHRaaN	Here fell Arnvid the Unbound, whose health declined after (the) War of Pines in which he received (a) deadly wound.

Elemental Fury[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Elemental Fury Locations: Dragontooth Crater, Shriekwind Bastion, and Statue to Meridia
Su
HET NOK FJOLDMOD BeiN-SU WO PooK OL POGaaS NAU GOL OL OK KOPRaaN DREH NU KO GOLT	Here lies Fjoldmod Foul-Air who stank as much on earth as his body does now in (the) ground.
Grah
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KRIL THJODREK WO Dir ZOHUNGaaR KO GRah DO VITH OKaaZ	(This) stone commemorates (the) brave Thjodrek who died heroically in (the) battle of (the) Serpent Sea.
Dun
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV PaaZ KULaaS YRSA WO ENSOSIN Pah DO TaaZOKaaN VOTH EK DUN ahRK BRii	(This) stone commemorates (the) fair Princess Yrsa who bewitched all of Tamriel with her grace and beauty.

Fire Breath[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Fire Breath Locations: Dustman’s Cairn, Sunderstone Gorge, and Throat of the World
Yol
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KiiR JUN JAFNHAR WO LOS AG NahLaaS NaaL YOL DO LOT DOVah LODUNOST	(This) stone commemorates (the) child king Jafnhar who was burned alive by (the) fire of (the) great dragon Lodunost.
Toor
AESA WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BRiiNahii VahRUKT THOHILD FIN TooR WEN SMOLiiN AG FRIN OL SahQO HeiM	Aesa raised (this) stone in memory (of her) sister, Thohild the Inferno, whose passion burned hot as (the) Red Forge.
Shul
HET Mah HERFODR SHUL-KRiiD SahROT KONahRIK DO LUMNaaR DO KRENT HahNU	Here fell Herfodr Sun-Slayer, mighty warlord of (the) Valley of Broken Dreams.

Frost Breath[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Frost Breath Locations: Bonestrewn Crest, Folgunthur, and Skyborn Altar
Fo
Pah WERID SONaaN LUNERIO WEN YUVON LOVaaS MeyZ FO HET KO VULON	All praise Bard Lunerio whose golden music became frost here in night.
Krah
HET NOK BRIT KaaZ ANURASSA WEN FaaD NIS KOS EVENaaR ORIN NaaL KRah DINOK	Here lies (the) beautiful Khajiit Anurassa whose warmth cannot be extinguished even by cold death.
Diin
WULFIN WahLaaN QETHSEGOL JUDii VahRUKT HREFNA RUVaaK-OM WEN MiiN DiiN SOS DO Naan JUL	Wulfin raised (this) stone in memory of his queen[note 1] Hrefna Raven-Hair whose eyes froze (the) blood of any king.

Ice Form[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Ice Form Locations: Frostmere Crypt, Mount Anthor, and Saarthal
Iiz
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO IGLIF iiZ-SOS WO GRIND OK OBLaaN NI KO MOROKei VUKeIN NUZ ahST MUNAX HaaLVUT DO LiiV KRASaaR	Here lies (the) body of Iglif Ice-Blood who met his end not in glorious combat, but at (the) cruel touch of (the) withering sickness
Slen
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah-ORIN PRUZaaN DWiiN aaL KREH ahRK KREN NUZ SLEN DO VahZah MUZ LOS SINDUGahVON	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: Even best steel may bend and break, but flesh of true men is unyielding.
Nus
SIGRuuF WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BRiiNahii VahRUKT LANAL WEN BRIT LUFT LOS OL KINZON ahRK SOT OL NUS DWiiROK NOL NahLaaS OZINVey	Sigruuf raised (this) stone for his sister’s memory, Lanal, whose beautiful face was as sharp and white as a statue carved from living ivory.

Kyne’s Peace[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Kyne’s Peace Locations: Ragnvald, Rannveig’s Fast, and Shroud Hearth Barrow
Kaan
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO HELA FahDON Wah Pah SIVaaS aaR DO KaaN aaL REK SiiV UNahZaaL PRaaN KO FeyKRO DO HahNU	Here lies (the) body of Hela, friend to all beasts, servant of Kyne. May she find rest in the Forest of Dreams.
Drem
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah DRaaL NI Fah DREM Fah GRIK LOS HIND DO SahLO ahRK NIVahRiiN	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: Pray not for peace, for such is (the) wish of (the) weak and cowardly.
Ov
HET Mah SPaaN VahDIN VALKRYS WO KRIF VOTH ahKRIN NUZ LOS FOLaaS Vah OV MULaaG DO BODiiS TUZ	Here fell shield maiden Valkrys who fought with courage, but was wrong to trust (the) power of (a) borrowed sword.

Marked for Death[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Marked for Death Locations: Autumnwatch Tower, Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, and Forsaken Cave
Krii
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah Wah KRii KO MOROKei KeIN LOS Wah ZIN GeINMaaR Wah DIR KO MOROKei KeIN LOS Wah ZIN Pah DO KeiZaaL	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: To kill in glorious war is to honor oneself, to die in glorious war is to honor all of Skyrim.
Lun
HET Mah TahRODiiS TAFiiR SKORJI LUN-SINAK WEN KLOV GOVey NaaL RINIK HahKUN ROK TOGaaT WaH GahROT	Here fell (the) treacherous thief Skorji Leech-Fingers, whose head (was) removed by (the) very axe he tried to steal.
Aus
THORINGAR WahLaaN QETHSEGOL MONii VahRUKT NooMI WEN DEZ LOS Wah AUS NIN DO POGaaN OGiiM RONaaZ	Thoringar raised (this) stone for his daughter’s memory, Noomi, whose fate (it) was to suffer (the) sting of many Orc arrows.

Slow Time[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Slow Time Locations: Hag’s End, Korvanjund, and Labyrinthian
Tiid
VEGUNTHAR WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BORMahIL VahRUKT HUNGUNTHAR TiiD NaaK KRIaaN SE JUNNESEJER KRONiiD SE DUNKREATH	Vegunthar raised (this) stone (in his) father’s memory, Hungunthar Time-Eater, slayer of (the) Kings of the East, conqueror of Dunkreath.
Klo
HET Mah SahROT KONahRIK aaBAN KiiN SE KLO SE ALIKR PRaaN NU DENEK KeiZaaL	Here fell mighty Warlord Aaban Child of (the) sands of Alik’r; rest now in (the) soil (of) Skyrim.
Ul
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KENDOV SE VED RONAX WEN SIL NU YORiiK RINDaaR SE SOVNGARDE Pah UL	(This) stone commemorates (the) warriors of the black regiment whose souls now march in the plains of Sovngarde for all eternity.

Storm Call[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Storm Call Locations: Forelhost, High Gate Ruins, and Skuldafn
Strun
ahRK OND DRey SahROT HeiMVERLUND MeyZ NOL HEVNO BROM MED STRUN DO UZNahGaaR NahKRiiN NOL SOVNGARDE NIMaaR	And lo did mighty Heimverlund come from the brutal north, like a storm of unbridled vengeance from Sovngarde itself.
Bah
HET Mah HROTHMAR Bah GROHiiK DO BRUNiiK PINDaaR aaL OK SIL ROVaaN SOVNGARDE MahFAERaaK	Here fell Hrothmar, Wrath Wolf, from (the) savage plains; may his soul wander Sovngarde forever.
Qo
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV SahSUNaaR DO DANiiK VUNDEHeiM AG NahLaaS NaaL QO DO UNSLaaD KROSIS	(This) stone commemorates (the) villagers of doomed Vundeheim, burned alive by (the) Lightning of Unending Sorrow.

Throw Voice[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Throw Voice Locations: Shearpoint
Zul, Mey, Gut
MODIR FIN GUT WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ZeyMahii VahRUKT OSKAR FIN Mey WEN ZUL LOS SahLO ahRK NI SahROT THuuM DO OK BROD	Modir the Far raised (this) stone (in his) brother’s memory, Oskar the Fool, whose voice was weak and not (the) mighty shout of his clan.

Unrelenting Force[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Unrelenting Force (Skyrim) Locations: Bleak Falls Barrow
Fus
HET NOK FaaL VahLOK DeiNMaaR DO DOVahGOLZ ahRK aaN FUS DO UNSLaaD RahGOL ahRK VULOM	Here lies the guardian Keeper of dragonstone And a force of unending Rage and darkness

Whirlwind Sprint[]

Thu’um	Dragon Language
Transliteration	Translation
Whirlwind Sprint Locations: Dead Men’s Respite, High Hrothgar, and Volskygge
Wuld
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO WYNJULF FaaL WULD WEN ViiNTaaS TUZ Vey ZeiM LahVU DO RahGROL OGiiM	Here lies (the) body of Wynjolf the Whirlwind whose shining blade cut through an army of raging Orcs.
Nah
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROK DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah OBLIVION LooST NID Nah MED SPaaN VahDIN BeyN	Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father — Oblivion hath no fury like (a) shield maiden scorned.
Kest
BEKKHILD WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ahMULI VahRUKT EYOLF WEN VeySUN LOS SIZaaN KO VUL KEST KO OKaaZ DO LUV	Bekkhild raised (this) stone (in her) husband’s memory, Eyolf, whose ship was lost in (a) dark tempest in (the) Sea of Tears.

Quests[]

• Demonstrating a shout in populated areas can result in a courier delivering a Letter from a Friend. This note starts a quest to find a source of power which provides locations to an undiscovered word wall.
• The Dragonborn may speak to Arngeir in High Hrothgar about Words of Power to start a similar quest.

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

• A Word Wall can be found in Sovngarde, though it is blocked.
  • Another Word Wall can be found in the Soul Cairn. Like the one in Sovngarde, it is not possible to interact with it.

See also[]

• The Hoar Father

Appearances[]

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn
• The Elder Scrolls Legends: Heroes of Skyrim

Notes[]

References[]

A Word Wall is a wall etched with a set of words in the Dragon Language. Multiple Word Walls can be found in various locations throughout Skyrim.

On each Word Wall one of these words may be highlighted. A highlighted word is a Word of Power, that allows you to unlock one word in one of the Dragon Shouts. Once you have found a Word of Power you must absorb a Dragon soul to use the associated Dragon Shout.

Contents
Animal Allegiance Aura Whisper Battle FuryDB Become Ethereal Bend WillDB Call Dragon Call of Valor	Clear Skies CycloneDB Disarm Dismay Dragonrend Dragon AspectDB Drain VitalityDG	Elemental Fury Fire Breath Frost Breath Ice Form Kyne’s Peace Marked for Death Slow Time	Soul TearDG Storm Call Summon DurnehviirDG Throw Voice Unrelenting Force Whirlwind Sprint

Locations[edit]

Most of the word walls are located in Dragon Lairs and Nordic Ruins. There are two quests that help you discover new word walls:

• The Words of Power: Follow the Greybeards’ advice to learn a Word of Power from a word wall.
• Shout — learn about word wall: Explore a location and learn a Word of Power.

You can only obtain one location at a time from each method, but you can use both methods at once. Neither source will ever direct you to a location that is potentially quest-locked (even if the quest is active), or to locations that are missing from their list (Frostmere Crypt and Shalidor’s Maze).

Word Wall Translations[edit]

The text shown on the Word Wall depends on how many words you’ve learned for that shout. For example, if you have already learned the first word in the shout Aura Whisper in Volunruud, then if you visit either Northwind Summit or Valthume, the Word Wall will be for the second word. This means that the Word Wall’s text changes, depending on which Word(s) you’ve already learned; the two exceptions are Throw Voice (Shearpoint) and Unrelenting Force (Bleak Falls Barrow).

Thu’um	Word Wall	Translation
Transliteration
Animal Allegiance
Found in: Ancient’s Ascent, Angarvunde, and Ysgramor’s Tomb (atop the hill, quest locked)
Raan	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV K9 SARVIRRA ZOK KRIN R1N ALUN W4 FON1R ODUS FROD 4RK OFAN OK SIL F4 OK DROG	(This) stone commemorates (the) horse Sarvirra, (the) most courageous animal ever to charge (the) snowy battlefields, and give his life for his lord.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV Key SARVIRRA ZOK KRIN RaaN ALUN Wah FONaaR ODUS FROD ahRK OFAN OK SIL Fah OK DROG
Mir	LAKNIR MAL-TU W4L1N QETHSEGOL 1R3 V4RUKT BON1R VAKEEZA WO V1T M7 W4 JUN DO K2Z1L 4RK D7 KO SADON GRAV5N	Laknir Little-Hammer erected (this) stone in memory of his servant, humble Vakeeza, who swore allegiance to (the) kings of Skyrim, and died in gray autumn.
LAKNIR MAL-TU WahLaaN QETHSEGOL aaRii VahRUKT BONaaR VAKEEZA WO VaaT Mir Wah JUN DO KeiZaaL ahRK Dir KO SADON GRAVuuN
Tah	HET DiR BRUN3K REK-GROH3K ULF2DR KR3D MUZ 4RK SUNV1R BRUN3K KINBOK S4QON T4	Here died (the) savage she-wolf Ulfeidr, slayer (of) men and beasts, (and) savage leader (of the) Crimson Pack.
HET DiR BRUNiiK REK-GROHiiK ULFeiDR KRiiD MUZ ahRK SUNVaaR BRUNiiK KINBOK SahQON Tah
Aura Whisper
Found in: Northwind Summit, Valthume, and Volunruud
Laas	NAU D1R REVAK GOLT DR9 FREDA Z4R4M3K EK L1S FUL TOL EK POG1N K3R FILOK 4RK OSOS SUL Q4N1R EK HOKORON	On this sacred ground did Freda sacrifice her life, so that her many children (might) escape, and some day vanquish her enemies.
NAU DaaR REVAK GOLT DRey FREDA ZahRahMiiK EK LaaS FUL TOL EK POGaaN KiiR FILOK ahRK OSOS SUL QahNaaR EK HOKORON
Yah	HET NOK YNGNAVAR G1F-KOD1V WO DR9 Y4 MORO NAU FROD DO KROSIS NUZ SINON S3V DINOK 4RK DUK1N	Here lies Yngnavar Ghost-Bear, who did seek glory on (the) Battlefield of Sorrows, but instead found death and dishonor.
HET NOK YNGNAVAR GaaF-KODaaV WO DRey Yah MORO NAU FROD DO KROSIS NUZ SINON SiiV DINOK ahRK DUKaaN
Nir	HET M4 F1SNU RON1N UNDVELD 1R KR3D GROH3K 4RK DROG DO LOT N7	Here fell (the) fearless archer Undveld, servant, slayer (of) wolves, and lord of (the) Great Hunt.
HET Mah FaaSNU RONaaN UNDVELD aaR KRiiD GROHiiK ahRK DROG DO LOT Nir
Battle FuryDB
Found in: All three words are found in Vahlok’s Tomb
Mid	HET NOK F1L V4LOK WO KRON POG1S MORO F4 OK UNSL1D MID ROK 1V DILON VOTH LOT ZIN	Here lies the Guardian who Gained much glory. For His eternal loyalty, he joined (the) dead with great honor
HET NOK FaaL VahLOK WO KRON POGaaS MORO Fah OK UNSLaaD MID ROK aaV DILON VOTH LOT ZIN
Vur	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV V6 DO F1L V4LOK NONVUL 1R SE DOV4 WEN DEZ LOST W4 Q4N1R T4ROD3S M71K	(This) stone commemorates (the) valor of the Guardian, noble servant of (the) Dragons, Whose fate (it) was to vanquish Treacherous Miraak
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV Vur DO FaaL VahLOK NONVUL aaR SE DOVah WEN DEZ LOST Wah QahNaaR TahRODiiS MiraaK
Shaan	NONVUL BRON M4FAER1K D4M1N S4ROT V4LOK WEN LOT 4KRIN SH1N N9 MUZ 4RK DOV4	Noble Nord, forever Remember (the) mighty Guardian whose great courage inspired both men and dragon
NONVUL BRON MahFAERaaK DahMaaN SahROT VahLOK WEN LOT ahKRIN SHaaN Ney MUZ ahRK DOVah
Become Ethereal
Found in: Ironbind Barrow, Lost Valley Redoubt, and Ustengrav (quest locked)
Feim	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4-N3 LOS H9V DO ENOOK MUN W4 L4N9 VOTH 4KRIN 4RK ZIN LEH ROK F2M VOD4MIN KOTIN VULOM	Noble Nords remember these words (of) the hoar father — It is duty of each man to live with courage and honor lest he fade unremembered into darkness.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah-Nii LOS HeyV DO ENOOK MUN Wah LahNey VOTH ahKRIN ahRK ZIN LEH ROK FeiM VODahMIN KOTIN VULOM
Zii	NAFNI W4L1N QETHSEGOL BORM43 V4RUKT ROGNVALD WEN Z3 FEN M4FAER1K 1K OK BROD 4RK FOL8K OK HOKORON	Nafni raised (this) stone in memory of his father Rognvald, whose spirit will forever guide his clan and haunt his enemies.
NAFNI WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BORMahii VahRUKT ROGNVALD WEN Zii FEN MahFAERaaK aaK OK BROD ahRK FOLooK OK HOKORON
Gron	HET NOK B2N N4G4DINOK AZARAN F1L MUNAX WO UNT W4 GRON KRILOT DILON DO SOVNGARDE W4 L2N DO JUL 4RK FUNT	Here lies foul Necromancer Azaran the Cruel, who tried to bind (the) valiant dead of Sovngarde to (the) world of man and failed.
HET NOK BeiN NahGahDINOK AZARAN FaaL MUNAX WO UNT Wah GRON KRILOT DILON DO SOVNGARDE Wah LeiN DO JUL ahRK FUNT
Bend WillDB
Found in: Saering’s Watch, Taught to you by Hermaeus Mora (during The Gardener of Men), and Taught to you by Hermaeus Mora (during The Gardener of Men)
Gol	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV BHAR FIN GOL4 WO PR1L HET MULH1N OL GOL SAR1N ONIKIV NUNON W4 M9Z WUTH SINON DO ONIK	(This) stone commemorates Bhar the Stubborn who sat here still as Earth awaiting enlightenment, only to become old instead of wise.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV BHAR FIN GOLah WO PRaaL HET MULHaaN OL GOL SARaaN ONIKIV NUNON Wah MeyZ WUTH SINON DO ONIK
Call Dragon
Does not have a word wall.
Call of Valor
Does not have a word wall.
Clear Skies
Does not have a word wall.
CycloneDB
Found in: Benkongerike, Kolbjorn Barrow, and White Ridge Sanctum
Ven	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV VULGRUM FIN Z4KR3 KO FIN VEN SOVR4ZUN WEN MORO LOST MALT3D NUZ KO V4RUKT UNL1D	(This) stone commemorates Vulgrum the Sword in the wind, (the) mercenary Whose glory was short But in memory eternal.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV VULGRUM FIN ZahKRii KO FIN VEN SOVRahZUN WEN MORO LOST MALTiiD NUZ KO VahRUKT UNLaaD
Gaar	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORMAH KENDOV KRIF OK KOSIL VOKUL NUZ JUN G1R N3N NAU OK HOKORON	Noble Nord, remember these words Of the Hoar-Father: (a) warrior fights his inner evils, but (a) king unleashes them on his enemies.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMAH KENDOV KRIF OK KOSIL VOKUL NUZ JUN GaaR NiiN NAU OK HOKORON
Nos	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV HRODM7 FIN KRENT WO SOV P4 OK ERUVOS 4RK FAR1N W4 NOS TUM KRIV1N DO OK Z9M4	(This) stone commemorates Hrodmir the Broken, who spent all his years and wealth to strike down (the) killer of his brother.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV HRODMir FIN KRENT WO SOV Pah OK ERUVOS ahRK FARaaN Wah NOS TUM KRIVaaN DO OK ZeyMah
Disarm
Found in: Eldersblood Peak, Silverdrift Lair, and Snow Veil Sanctum (quest locked)
Zun	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4 PRUZ1N ZUN KO K2Z1L LOS H4DRIM DO DW3N-SIL KENDOV	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: (the) best weapon of Skyrim is (the) mind of (a) steel-souled warrior.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah PRUZaaN ZUN KO KeiZaaL LOS HahDRIM DO DWiiN-SIL KENDOV
Haal	BROTHI W4L1N QETHSEGOL KUL3 V4RUKT ODRAV K9N-H1L WO DRUN POG1S ZIN W4 BROD S4QO-STRUNM4	Brothi raised (this) stone in memory of his son Odrav Anvil-Hand (who) brought much honor to Clan Red-Mountain
BROTHI WahLaaN QETHSEGOL KULii VahRUKT ODRAV KeyN-HaaL WO DRUN POGaaS ZIN Wah BROD SahQO-STRUNMah
Viik	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV 4ZID V3K DO BR3N4M1R DO SOT P9T N1KO W4 FIN L1T N1L UF3K DO KORVAG KOL	(This) stone commemorates (the) bitter defeat of (the) Sisterhood of the White Rose, eaten to (the) last by the trolls of Korvag Crag.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV ahZID ViiK DO BRiiNahMaaR DO SOT PeyT NaaKO Wah FIN LaaT NaaL UFiiK DO KORVAG KOL
Dismay
Found in: Dead Crone Rock, Lost Tongue Overlook, and Shalidor’s Maze
Faas	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4 F1S NI BRENDON DO DINOK F4 ROK LOS QOL1S DO MORO 4RK HIN 1K W4 LOT SOVNGARDE	Noble Nord, remember these words of the hoar father: Fear not (the) specter of death, for he is (the) herald of glory and your guide to great Sovngarde.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah FaaS NI BRENDON DO DINOK Fah ROK LOS QOLaaS DO MORO ahRK HIN aaK Wah LOT SOVNGARDE
Ru	HET NOK KOPR1N DO SON1N ROMERIUS WO UNT RU NOL OSOS GOGIL NUZ MOTM4	Here lies (the) body of Bard Romerius who tried (to) run from some Goblins but slipped
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO SONaaN ROMERIUS WO UNT RU NOL OSOS GOGIL NUZ MOTMah
Maar	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV D1NIK F4L3L K3R DO GRAV5N FROD WO BOVUL KO M1R NOL KINZON Z4KR3 DO KRUZ3K HOKORON	(This) stone commemorates (the) doomed Elf children of (the) Autumn Field Who fled in terror from (the) sharp Swords of (the) ancient enemy
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV DaaNIK FahLiiL KiiR DO GRAVuuN FROD WO BOVUL KO MaaR NOL KINZON ZahKRii DO KRUZiiK HOKORON
Dragonrend
Does not have a word wall.
Dragon AspectDB
Found in: Apocrypha (Waking Dreams), Raven Rock Mine, and Temple of Miraak
Mul	P4 WERID MOROK2 M71K ZOK SUL9K1R DO P4 SON1K WEN MUL BOL1V N1L F4LU1N DO JUL	All praise glorious Miraak Most power(ful) servant of all Dragon Priests, whose strength (was) granted by (the) gardener of mankind
Pah WERID MOROKei MiraaK ZOK SULeyKaaR DO Pah SONaaK WEN MUL BOLaaV NaaL FahLUaaN DO JUL
Qah	HET ONT KR3ST M71K WO 4T3R OK S4VOT OL Q4 SP1N N1L D9RA F4 OK UNSL1D MIDUN	Here once stood Miraak who wore His faith as armor, shield(ed) by Daedra for his eternal loyalty
HET ONT KRiiST MiraaK WO ahTiiR OK SahVOT OL Qah SPaaN NaaL DeyRA Fah OK UNSLaaD MIDUN
Diiv	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV LOT M71K SON1K DO LOT ONIK1N 1R DO F1L D3V 4RK HOKORON DO JUL	(This) stone commemorates great Miraak: Dragon Priest of great wisdom, servant of the wyrm, and enemy of mankind
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV LOT MiraaK SONaaK DO LOT ONIKaaN aaR DO FaaL DiiV ahRK HOKORON DO JUL
Drain VitalityDG
Found in: Arcwind Point, Dimhollow Crypt (quest locked), and Forgotten Vale (quest locked)
Gaan	HET NOK KOPR1N DO SVOLO WO PIR1K MUL1G W4 KR3N DOV4 NUZ NI G1N W4 KR3N POG1N	Here lies (the) body of Svolo, Who possessed strength to kill a Dragon but not (the) stamina to kill many
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO SVOLO WO PIRaaK MULaaG Wah KRiiN DOVah NUZ NI GaaN Wah KRiiN POGaaN
Lah	LUNGERD W4L1N QETHSEGOL 4MUL3 V4RUKT THORGRIMA D2NM1R DO S4QON YOLOS 4RK DROG DO L4	Lungerd raised (this) stone in her husband’s memory (of) Thorgrima Keeper of crimson fire And lord of magicka
LUNGERD WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ahMULii VahRUKT THORGRIMA DeiNMaaR DO SahQON YOLOS ahRK DROG DO Lah
Haas	HET M4 ARNVID F1L ST1DNAU WEN H1S DENOS MINDIN K2N DO GALIK KOLOS ROK OF1L DILOS AHR1N	Here fell Arnvid the Unbound, whose health declined after (the) War of (the) Pines where he received (a) fatal wound.
HET Mah ARNVID FaaL STaaDNAU WEN HaaS DENOS MINDIN KeiN DO GALIK KOLOS ROK OFaaL DILOS AHRaaN
Elemental Fury
Found in: Dragontooth Crater, Shriekwind Bastion, and Statue to Meridia (just uphill to the northeast)
Su	HET NOK FJOLMOD B2N-SU WO P8K OL POG1S NAU GOL OL OK KOPR1N DREH NU KO GOLT	Here lies Fjolmod Foul-Air who stank as much on earth as his body does now in (the) ground.
HET NOK FJOLMOD BeiN-SU WO PooK OL POGaaS NAU GOL OL OK KOPRaaN DREH NU KO GOLT
Grah	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV KRIL THJODREK WO D7 ZOHUNG1R KO GR4 DO VITH OK1Z	(This) stone commemorates (the) brave Thjodrek who died heroically in (the) battle of (the) Serpent Sea.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KRIL THJODREK WO Dir ZOHUNGaaR KO GRah DO VITH OKaaZ
Dun	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV P1Z KUL1S YRSA WO ENSOSIN P4 DO T1ZOK1N VOTH EK DUN 4RK BR3	(This) stone commemorates (the) fair Princess Yrsa who bewitched all of Tamriel with her grace and beauty.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV PaaZ KULaaS YRSA WO ENSOSIN Pah DO TaaZOKaaN VOTH EK DUN ahRK BRii
Fire Breath
Found in: Dustman’s Cairn (quest locked), Sunderstone Gorge, and Throat of the World (during The Throat of the World)
Yol	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV K3R JUN JAFNHAR WO LOS AG N4L1S N1L YOL DO LOT DOV4 LODUNOST	(This) stone commemorates (the) child king Jafnhar who was burned alive by (the) fire of (the) great dragon Lodunost.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KiiR JUN JAFNHAR WO LOS AG NahLaaS NaaL YOL DO LOT DOVah LODUNOST
Toor	AESA W4L1N QETHSEGOL BR3N43 V4RUKT THOHILD FIN T8R WEN SMOL3N AG FRIN OL S4QO H2M	Aesa raised (this) stone for (her) sister, Thohild the Inferno, whose passion burned hot as (the) Red Forge.
AESA WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BRiiNahii VahRUKT THOHILD FIN TooR WEN SMOLiiN AG FRIN OL SahQO HeiM
Shul	HET M4 HERFODR SHUL-KR3D S4ROT KON4RIK DO LUMN1R DO KRENT H4NU	Here fell Herfodr Sun-Slayer, mighty warlord of (the) Valley of Broken Dreams.
HET Mah HERFODR SHUL-KRiiD SahROT KONahRIK DO LUMNaaR DO KRENT HahNU
Frost Breath
Found in: Bonestrewn Crest, Folgunthur, and Skyborn Altar
Fo	P4 WERID SON1N LUNERIO WEN YUVON LOV1S M9Z FO HET KO VULON	All praise Bard Lunerio whose golden music became frost here in (the) night.
Pah WERID SONaaN LUNERIO WEN YUVON LOVaaS MeyZ FO HET KO VULON
Krah	HET NOK BRIT K1Z ANURASSA WEN F1D NIS KOS EVEN1R ORIN N1L KR4 DINOK	Here lies (the) beautiful Khajiit Anurassa whose warmth cannot be extinguished even by cold death.
HET NOK BRIT KaaZ ANURASSA WEN FaaD NIS KOS EVENaaR ORIN NaaL KRah DINOK
Diin	WULFIN W4L1N QETHSEGOL JUD3 V4RUKT HREFNA RUV1K-OM WEN M3N D3N SOS DO N1N JUL	Wulfin raised (this) stone in memory of his queen Hrefna Raven-Hair whose eyes froze (the) blood of any man.
WULFIN WahLaaN QETHSEGOL JUDii VahRUKT HREFNA RUVaaK-OM WEN MiiN DiiN SOS DO NaaN JUL
Ice Form
Found in: Frostmere Crypt, Mount Anthor, and Saarthal (quest locked)
Iiz	HET NOK KOPR1N DO IGLIF 3Z-SOS WO GRIND OK OBL1N NI KO MOROK2 VUK2N NUZ 4ST MUNAX H1LVUT DO L3V KRAS1R	Here lies (the) body of Iglif Ice-Blood who met his end not in glorious combat, but at (the) cruel touch of (the) withering sickness
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO IGLIF iiZ-SOS WO GRIND OK OBLaaN NI KO MOROKei VUKeiN NUZ ahST MUNAX HaaLVUT DO LiiV KRASaaR
Slen	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4-ORIN PRUZ1N DW3N 1L KREH 4RK KREN NUZ SLEN DO V4Z4 MUZ LOS SINDUG4VON	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: Even best steel may bend and break, but flesh of true men is unyielding.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah-ORIN PRUZaaN DWiiN aaL KREH ahRK KREN NUZ SLEN DO VahZah MUZ LOS SINDUGahVON
Nus	SIGR5F W4L1N QETHSEGOL BR3N43 V4RUKT LANAL WEN BRIT LUFT LOS OL KINZON 4RK SOT OL NUS DW3ROK NOL N4L1S OZINV9	Sigruuf raised (this) stone for his sister’s memory, Lanal, whose beautiful face was as sharp and white as a statue carved from living ivory.
SIGRuuF WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BRiiNahii VahRUKT LANAL WEN BRIT LUFT LOS OL KINZON ahRK SOT OL NUS DWiiROK NOL NahLaaS OZINVey
Kyne’s Peace
Found in: Ragnvald, Rannveig’s Fast, and Shroud Hearth Barrow
Kaan	HET NOK KOPR1N DO HELA F4DON W4 P4 SIV1S 1R DO K1N 1L REK S3V UN4Z1L PR1N KO F9KRO DO H4NU	Here lies (the) body of Hela, friend to all beasts, servant of Kyne. May she find eternal rest in the Forest of Dreams.
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO HELA FahDON Wah Pah SIVaaS aaR DO KaaN aaL REK SiiV UNahZaaL PRaaN KO FeyKRO DO HahNU
Drem	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4 DR1L NI F4 DREM F4 GRIK LOS HIND DO S4LO 4RK NIV4R3N	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: Pray not for peace, for such is (the) wish of (the) weak and cowardly.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah DRaaL NI Fah DREM Fah GRIK LOS HIND DO SahLO ahRK NIVahRiiN
Ov	HET M4 SP1N V4DIN VALKRYS WO KRIF VOTH 4KRIN NUZ LOS FOL1S V4 OV MUL1G DO BOD3S TUZ	Here fell shield maiden Valkrys who fought with courage, but was wrong to trust (the) power of (a) borrowed sword.
HET Mah SPaaN VahDIN VALKRYS WO KRIF VOTH ahKRIN NUZ LOS FOLaaS Vah OV MULaaG DO BODiiS TUZ
Marked for Death
Found in: Autumnwatch Tower, Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (quest locked), and Forsaken Cave
Krii	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4 W4 KR3 KO MOROK2 K2N LOS W4 ZIN G2NM1R W4 DIR KO MOROK2 K2N LOS W4 ZIN P4 DO K2Z1L	Noble Nords remember these words of the hoar father: To kill in glorious war is to honor oneself, to die in glorious war is to honor all of Skyrim.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah Wah KRii KO MOROKei KeiN LOS Wah ZIN GeiNMaaR Wah DIR KO MOROKei KeiN LOS Wah ZIN Pah DO KeiZaaL
Lun	HET M4 T4ROD3S TAF3R SKORJI LUN-SINAK WEN KLOV GOV9 N1L RINIK H4KUN ROK TOG1T W4 G4ROT	Here fell (the) treacherous thief Skorji Leech-Fingers, whose head (was) removed by (the) very axe he tried to steal.
HET Mah TahRODiiS TAFiiR SKORJI LUN-SINAK WEN KLOV GOVey NaaL RINIK HahKUN ROK TOGaaT Wah GahROT
Aus	THORINGAR W4L1N QETHSEGOL MON3 V4RUKT NOOMI WEN DEZ LOS W4 AUS NIN DO POG1N OG3M RON1Z	Thoringar raised (this) stone for his daughter’s memory, Noomi, whose fate (it) was to suffer (the) sting of many Orc arrows.
THORINGAR WahLaaN QETHSEGOL MONii VahRUKT NOOMI WEN DEZ LOS Wah AUS NIN DO POGaaN OGiiM RONaaZ
Slow Time
Found in: Hag’s End, Korvanjund (quest locked), and Labyrinthian (quest locked)
Tiid	VEGUNTHAR W4L1N QETHSEGOL BORM4IL V4RUKT HUNGUNTHAR T3D N1K KRI1N SE JUNNESEJER KRON3D SE DUNKREATH	Vegunthar raised (this) stone (in his) father’s memory, Hungunthar Time-Eater, slayer of (the) Kings of the East, conqueror of Dunkreath.
VEGUNTHAR WahLaaN QETHSEGOL BORMahIL VahRUKT HUNGUNTHAR TiiD NaaK KRIaaN SE JUNNESEJER KRONiiD SE DUNKREATH
Klo	HET M4 S4ROT KON4RIK 1BAN K3N SE KLO SE ALIKR PR1N NU DENEK K2Z1L	Here fell mighty Warlord Aaban Child of (the) sands of Alik’r; rest now in (the) soil (of) Skyrim.
HET Mah SahROT KONahRIK aaBAN KiiN SE KLO SE ALIKR PRaaN NU DENEK KeiZaaL
Ul	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV KENDOV SE VED RONAX WEN SIL NU YOR3K PIND1R SE SOVNGARDE P4 UL	(This) stone commemorates (the) warriors of the black regiment whose souls now march in the plains of Sovngarde for all eternity.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV KENDOV SE VED RONAX WEN SIL NU YORiiK PINDaaR SE SOVNGARDE Pah UL
Soul TearDG
Does not have a word wall.
Storm Call
Found in: Forelhost, High Gate Ruins, and Skuldafn Temple (quest locked)
Strun	4RK OND DR9 S4ROT H2MVERLUND M9Z NOL HEVNO BROM MED STRUN DO UZN4G1R N4KR3N NOL SOVNGARDE NIM1R	And lo did mighty Heimverlund come from the brutal north, like a storm of unbridled vengeance from Sovngarde itself.
ahRK OND DRey SahROT HeiMVERLUND MeyZ NOL HEVNO BROM MED STRUN DO UZNahGaaR NahKRiiN NOL SOVNGARDE NIMaaR
Bah	HET M4 HROTHMAR B4 GROH3K DO BRUN3K PIND1R 1L OK SIL ROV1N SOVNGARDE M4FAER1K	Here fell Hrothmar, Wrath Wolf, from (the) savage plains; may his soul wander Sovngarde forever.
HET Mah HROTHMAR Bah GROHiiK DO BRUNiiK PINDaaR aaL OK SIL ROVaaN SOVNGARDE MahFAERaaK
Qo	QETHSEGOL V4RUKIV S4SUN1R DO D1NIK VUNDEH2M AG N4L1S N1L QO DO UNSL1D KROSIS	(This) stone commemorates (the) villagers of doomed Vundeheim, burned alive by (the) Lightning of Unending Sorrow.
QETHSEGOL VahRUKIV SahSUNaaR DO DaaNIK VUNDEHeiM AG NahLaaS NaaL QO DO UNSLaaD KROSIS
Summon DurnehviirDG
Does not have a word wall.
Throw Voice
Found in: Shearpoint (all words learned together)
Zul	MODIR FIN SADONVUM W4L1N QETHSEGOL Z9M43 V4RUKT OSKAR WEN ZUL LOS S4LO 4RK NI S4ROT TH5M DO OK BROD	Modir the Greybeard raised (this) stone (in his) brother’s memory, Oskar whose voice was weak and not (the) mighty Shout of his clan.
MODIR FIN SADONVUM WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ZeyMahii VahRUKT OSKAR WEN ZUL LOS SahLO ahRK NI SahROT THuuM DO OK BROD
Mey	HET NOK KOPR1N DO OMLUTH FIN M9 WO UNT WAH NAHKIP BRUN3K UDERFRYKTE SINON M9Z KIPR1N	Here lies (the) body of Omluth the Fool, who tried to feed (the) savage Uderfrykte, but instead became (the) meal.
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO OMLUTH FIN Mey WO UNT WAH NAHKIP BRUNiiK UDERFRYKTE SINON MeyZ KIPRaaN
Gut	HET M4 S3GONIS N2V1N WO WUNDUN GUT NOL HOFK3N D7 VOTH ZIN KO 4MIK DO Z9M4ZIN	Here fell (the) lizard Nievaan, who wandered far from home (and) died with honor (in) service of (the) Companions.
HET Mah SiiGONIS NeiVaaN WO WUNDUN GUT NOL HOFKiiN Dir VOTH ZIN KO ahMIK DO ZeyMahZIN
Unrelenting Force
Found in: Bleak Falls Sanctum (during The Golden Claw or Bleak Falls Barrow), High Hrothgar (during The Way of the Voice), and High Hrothgar (during The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller)
Fus	HET NOK F1L V4LOK D2NM1R DO DOV4GOLZ 4RK 1N FUS DO UNSL1D R4GOL 4RK VULOM	Here lies the guardian Keeper of (the) dragonstone And a force of unending Rage and darkness
HET NOK FaaL VahLOK DeiNMaaR DO DOVahGOLZ ahRK aaN FUS DO UNSLaaD RahGOL ahRK VULOM
Whirlwind Sprint
Found in: Dead Men’s Respite, High Hrothgar (during The Way of the Voice), and Volskygge (atop the hill)
Wuld	HET NOK KOPR1N DO WYNJOLF F1L WULD WEN V3NT1S TUZ V9 Z2M L4VU DO R4GRON OG3M	Here lies [the] body of Wynjolf the Whirlwind whose shining blade cut through an army of gods-bind Orcs.
HET NOK KOPRaaN DO WYNJOLF FaaL WULD WEN ViiNTaaS TUZ Vey ZeiM LahVU DO RahGRON OGiiM
Nah	NONVUL BRON D4M1N D1R ROT DO FIN FOD3Z BORM4 OBLIVION L8ST NID N4 MED SP1N V4DIN B9N	Noble Nord, remember these words of the Hoar Father — Oblivion hath no fury like [a] shield maiden scorned.
NONVUL BRON DahMaaN DaaR ROT DO FIN FODiiZ BORMah OBLIVION LooST NID Nah MED SPaaN VahDIN BeyN
Kest	BEKKHILD W4L1N QETHSEGOL 4MUL3 V4RUKT EYOLF WEN V9SUN LOS SIZ1N KO VUL KEST KO OK1Z DO LUV	Bekkhild raised [this] stone [in her] husband’s memory, Eyolf, whose ship was lost in [a] dark tempest in [the] Sea of Tears.
BEKKHILD WahLaaN QETHSEGOL ahMULii VahRUKT EYOLF WEN VeySUN LOS SIZaaN KO VUL KEST KO OKaaZ DO LUV

Gallery[edit]

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  A Word Wall in Skyrim

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  The broken Word Wall at the Throat of the World

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  A Word Wall in Apocrypha

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  The Word Wall in the Forgotten Vale

Notes[edit]

• The choral part of the «Word Learned» sound effect is considered to be music and will not be heard if your music volume is set to zero.
• There are two ruined word walls that you are unable to learn from; one in Sovngarde and one in the Soul Cairn.^DG
• The «word wall» for Drain Vitality located in the Forgotten Vale is not a traditional ancient Nordic structure, but rather a large boulder with a single word carved into it.^DG

Bugs[edit]

• Occasionally, when you approach a word wall from which you had previously learned a word, you will hear the chanting and sizzling sound that you normally hear from a word wall you’ve never visited.

Beating dragons is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in Skyrim, for which you need their lair and spawn locations along with marked maps. Dragons are iconic winged beasts who dominate the skies of Skyrim. They are among the biggest selling points for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Also known as the Dov of Tamriel, these are powerful and mysterious creatures with profound intelligence.

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Initially thought to have been extinct, the reptilian race of dragons reemerged during the Skyrim Civil War. And now, only the Dragonborn can slay these beasts and put an end to their scheme. Aside from random encounters outdoors, dragons also spawn in different dragon lairs across Skyrim, which you will find marked on the maps in this guide. Additionally, defeating dragons also lets players learn Dragon Shouts by visiting Word Wall locations in Skyrim and learning the Words of Power for each shout.

Therefore, this Skyrim guide will take you through dragon lair locations as well as locations for the Word Wall to unlock every Dragon Shout in the game!

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Defeating a dragon after finding its spawn location has many benefits in the world of Skyrim, aside from the bragging rights associated with having taken down such a mighty beast. Each defeated dragon releases a Dragon Soul. These Dragon Souls are subsequently used to unlock Dragon Shouts, which give the player powerful magical effects mostly used in combat.

Moreover, players can loot defeated dragons to harvest their scales and bones. These materials can be crafted into powerful Dragon Armor. However, you can also sell them for a considerable cost to merchants and alchemists. While you’re at it, why not read our Skyrim best Alchemy recipes guide.

At each dragon location in Skyrim, you can also find Word Wall locations. These are ancient carvings etched into various locations throughout the game and are believed to be written in Dragon Language. However, these Word Walls and their locations have a much more important purpose in the game. They allow players to learn a Word of Power which can teach you a Dragon Shout. These shouts are vocalizations used to create powerful magical effects. Hence, learning all the Shouts in the game will give you a good leg-up in all your Skyrim encounters! Moreover, these dragon lairs are also home to Chests that can net you some good loot depending on your level in the game.

Therefore, read on to find dragon lair locations on the map and their corresponding Word Wall locations in the world of Skyrim!

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Northwind Summit

You can find a dragon lair location in Northwind Summit in Skyrim, as shown in the map above. This location is close to Riften, so you can take a caravan from the closest Stables you can find to travel there. Once you reach Riften, follow the trail leading North until you come across the mountain where Northwind Summit is located. You will eventually have to scale the mountainside, though. Once you do, you will be able to take on the dragon that spawns at the Northwind Summit lair location in Skyrim.

The Word Wall at this location in Skyrim is towards the back of the area where the temple is, next to the chest. It should be fairly easy to spot, as shown in the picture.

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Additionally, one of the houses in this location will have a chest that you can search for some gold. So, stock up before proceeding!

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Bonestrewn Crest

The next dragon lair location in Skyrim marked on the map is Bonestrewn Crest. To reach this location, you can either get to Windhelm or travel straight down South from there. Alternatively, if you were just at the last Skyrim dragon spawn location of Northwind Summit, you can scale down the mountain and proceed North. Afterward, sidestep the small hill you encounter on the way, and on the other side should lie Bonestrewn Crest.

Again, the Word Wall for this Skyrim location is off to one side of the area. You can find it in the picture below.

This dragon lair location is also home to many other Skyrim creatures such as giants and mammoths. Therefore, if you want some post-Dragon-slaying action, this is definitely a good location. Additionally, you can also mine some iron and find the main chest in the Bonestrewn Crest location.

Autumnwatch Tower

Our next dragon lair location for Skyrim is Autumnwatch Tower, and you can find it on the map above. The location is on the lower edge of the map, roughly South-West from Bonestrew Crest and Northwind Summit. It has paths leading to it from Riften, Iverstead, and Riverwood. You can use these paths to travel to the Ruins of Bthalft, and from there, it’s straight down to Autumwatch Tower. You can’t physically go past it since it marks the end of the map, so it will be difficult to miss! Just keep an eye out for a particularly ‘orange’ zone around Riften with lots of autumn-stricken trees.

The watchtower at the back (the taller one) is where you want to go. You will come across the chest at the top of this watchtower. Subsequently, proceeding across the small bridge to the platform behind the tower will bring you to the Word Wall location for this dragon spawn in Skyrim.

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Mount Anthor

The fourth dragon lair location in this Skyrim guide is Mount Anthor, located in the upper parts of the map. This is close to locations such as the Shrine of Azura, Winterhold, Septimus Signus’s Outpost, and Saarthal. Therefore, if you have been to the region, you may have come across Mount Anthor. If you haven’t, though, you can scale the mountainside from the front left or from the right, starting from the trail that passes along the mountain. Once here, you should find the dragon perched atop the stairs, waiting for a worthy opponent such as yourself!

Once you have slain the beast, you can climb the stairs to the top to find the Word Wall location for the Mount Anthor dragon spawn in Skyrim.

Shearpoint

Among the first dragon lair locations, you can visit in Skyrim will be Shearpoint, which can be viewed on the map. It is incredibly close to Whiterun and lies just above locations such as The Ritual Stone, Valtheim Towers, White River Watch, and High Hrothgar. The area is easily accessible if you have progressed slightly into the main quest. As such, you should take the path to the left of The Ritual Stone and take a right to proceed into the snowy mountains. Finally, you can simply walk through the small patch of snow to reach Shearpoint.

After taking care of dragon-related matters, you can find the Word Wall location at Shearpoint to the right of a slender vertical rock structure.

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The location will also contain a Noctis Chest, which you can open for some cool loot. Additionally, the Tumble Arch Pass giants’ camp is also nearby, so if you’re feeling adventurous, you can go there to take care of some giants!

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Ancient’s Ascent

Up next in our Skyrim dragon lair locations guide, we have Ancient’s Ascent, which is located just to the right of Falkreath as shown on the map. Also, some other nearby locations include Lakeview Manor and Helgen. To reach the dragon lair, we suggest taking a caravan to Falkreath, and once you are there, follow the path going right towards Helgen. Just before reaching Helgen, however, cut right to proceed towards Greywater Grotto. You can now get to Ancient’s Ascent from its right side. The Northern side has an overhanging cliff, which is why that side makes for a much more difficult approach.

The Word Wall location for this Skyrim dragon spawn will be just behind the chest. You should be able to spot it easily opposite the gateway made by the two stone structures on each side.

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Skyborn Altar

The next dragon lair location you can get to in Skyrim is at Skyborn Altar, marked on the map above. This location is easy to get to if you have just completed the quest from Mehrunes Dagon, where you get Mehrunes’ Razor. That is because this specific dragon spawn location is incredibly close to the Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon in Skyrim, which is where the quest takes you eventually. From there, you can simply walk over to Skyborn Altar within a minute.

However, if you are approaching the location from elsewhere, you can do so by first going to Morthal. Afterward, follow the path leading towards the East. At the junction, proceed Northwards for a short distance until you can scale the mountainside to your right to reach the required location. Alternatively, you can also approach Skyrim’s Skyborn Altar dragon lair location from the Eastern side. To do this, you can travel to the Tower of Mzark or The Lord Stone and then proceed towards the location.

As for the Word Wall location in this Skyrim dragon lair, look towards the side of the clearing where the mountain rises, and you should see the Word of Power inscribed. Also, close by, you can spot a dead Adventurer you can loot. And of course, you can find a Chest behind a stone pillar to the left of the Word Wall location in your Skyrim game.

Eldersblood Peak

The Eldersblood Peak dragon spawn location in Skyrim is located due West of the previous location of Skyborn Altar and can be viewed on the map. You can head down from there towards Labyrinthian and proceed towards Eldersblood Peak. Conversely, you can also head towards Morthal and travel South from there towards the flat part between the mountains. From there, Eldersblood Peak is a pretty short walk with minimal scaling involved.

As always, once the dragon is down for the count, the Word Wall should be visible count prominently in this Skyrim location. You can additionally secure some loot from the Chest found to the right of the stairs that lead to the Word Wall.

Dragontooth Crater

The last dragon lair location that we will be covering in this Skyrim guide is Dragontooth Crater, for which the map is provided above. You will find it close to locations such as the Shrine of Peryite, Mor Khazgur, Dragon Bridge, and Karthwasten. The closest major location that you can travel to is Markarth. If you start from Dragon Bridge, you can cross the bridge onto the Western side and will come across the dragon lair location.

The Word Wall for this Skyrim dragon spawn location lies tucked away against the mountainside. You can also find the Chest here to loot.

That is all for this Skyrim guide on finding all the dragon lair and spawn location maps, along with the corresponding Word Wall locations! Be sure to let us know if you found these locations helpful and if the rewards were worth the fight! Also, be sure to check out our Skyrim Best Light Armors list!

Общие сведения

Стены Слов (ориг. Word Wall) — особые стены, на которых написан текст на драконьем языке. Они разбросаны по всему Скайриму, но чаще всего встречаются на определённых типах локаций:

• Нордские руины;
• Логова драконов;

Также несколько слов учатся в ходе прохождения игры на локациях:

• Глотка Мира;
• Высокий Хротгар.

Большинство текстов посвящены героям и воинам. Но существуют также стены, посвященные трагическим событиям или возведенные как напутствие древним нордам. Такими стенами являются Смертный приговор, Бесплотность, Гармония Кин и так далее. Многие тексты на стене начинаются со слов «HET NOK», что означает «здесь лежит». Эти факты наталкивают на мысль, что эти стены ставились как памятники. Строились эти стены древними нордами, жившими во времена правления драконов. Непонятно только, из страха или уважения возводились эти стены именно на драконьем языке.

По сюжету Драконорождённый первый раз сталкивается со Стеной Слов в Ветреном пике по квесту. Однако с такой стеной можно столкнуться в любом другом месте после прохождения квеста «На свободу!».

Чтобы изучить слово, достаточно просто близко подойти к стене.

Место расположения стен (по крикам)

Дружба со зверями:

Слова: Raan, Mir, Tah

• Место 1: Ангарвунд в Рифте.
• Место 2: Ход Древних во владении Фолкрит.
• Место 3: Гробница Исграмора во владении Винтерхолд (находится над гробницей, а не внутри неё).

Шёпот ауры:

Слова: Laas, Yah, Nir

• Место 1: Вершина Северный Ветер в Рифте.
• Место 2: Валтум в Пределе.
• Место 3: Волундруд во владении Белый Берег.

Бесплотность:

Слова: Feim, Zii, Gron

• Место 1: Курган Железный во владении Винтерхолд.
• Место 2: Оплот Потерянная Долина в Пределе.
• Место 3: Устенгрев в Хьялмарке.

Разоружение:

Слова: Zun, Haal, Viik

• Место 1: Пик Древних в Хьялмарке.
• Место 2: Серебряное логово во владении Белый Берег.
• Место 3: Снежная завеса во владении Винтерхолд.

Испуг:

Слова: Faas, Ru, Maar

• Место 1: Старушечья скала в Пределе.
• Место 2: Лабиринтиан в Хьялмарке в Лабиринте Шалидора.
• Место 3: Высота Откушенный Язык в Рифте.

Элементная ярость:

Слова: Su, Grah, Dun

• Место 1: Кратер Драконий Зуб в Пределе.
• Место 2: Статуя Меридии в Хаафингаре.
• Место 3: Бастион Кричащий ветер в владении Фолкрит.

Огненное дыхание:

Слова: Yol, Toor, Shul

• Место 1: Древний каирн во владении Вайтран.
• Место 2: Разделённое ущелье во владении Фолкрит.
• Место 3: Глотка Мира во владении Вайтран.

Морозное дыхание:

Слова: Fo, Krah, Diin

• Место 1: Скелетный гребень в Истмарке.
• Место 2: Фолгунтур в Хьялмарке.
• Место 3: Алтарь Рождённого Небом в Хьялмарке.

Ледяная форма:

Слова: Iiz, Slen, Nus

• Место 1: Фростмир во владении Белый Берег.
• Место 2: Гора Антор во владении Винтерхолд.
• Место 3: Саартал во владении Винтерхолд.

Гармония Кин:

Слова: Kaan, Drem, Ov

• Место 1: Рагнвальд в Пределе.
• Место 2: Обитель Раннвейг в Хьялмарке.
• Место 3: Курган Погребальный Огонь в Рифте.

Смертный приговор:

Слова: Krii, Lun, Aus

• Место 1: Осенняя сторожевая башня в Рифте.
• Место 2: Убежище Темного Братства во владении Фолкрит.
• Место 3: Забытая пещера во владении Белый Берег.

Замедление времени:

Слова: Tiid, Klo, Ul

• Место 1: Ведьмино гнездо в Предел]]е.
• Место 2: Корваньюнд во владении Белый Берег.
• Место 3: Лабиринтиан в Хьялмарке.

Грозовой зов:

Слова: Strun, Bah, Qo

• Место 1: Форелхост в Рифте.
• Место 2: Руины Высоких Врат во владении Белый Берег.
• Место 3: Скулдафн по квесту «Дом Пожирателя мира».

Голосовой бросок:

Слова: Zul, Mey, Gut

• Нужна только одна стена — она откроет все 3 слова. Двуглавый пик во владении Белый Берег.

Безжалостная сила:

Слова: Fus, Ro, Dah

• Место 1: Ветреный пик во владении Вайтран.
• Место 2: Высокий Хротгар во владении Вайтран.
• Место 3: Высокий Хротгар во владении Вайтран.

Стремительный рывок:

Слова: Wuld, Nah, Kest

• Место 1: Высокий Хротгар во владении Вайтран.
• Место 2: Упокоище в Хьялмарке.
• Место 3: Вольскигге в Хаафингаре.

Место расположения стен (по крикам), добавленных в дополнении Dawnguard

Высасывание жизненной энергии

Слова: Gaan, Lah, Haas

• Место 1: Крипта Ночной Пустоты в Хьялмарке.
• Место 2: В Забытой долине, Стена Слов находится в центре замёрзшего озера.
• Место 3: На Ветровой Дугее.

Место расположения стен (по крикам), добавленных в дополнении Dragonborn

Воплощение дракона:

Слова: Mul, Qah, Diiv

• Место 1: Храм Мирака на Солстхейме.
• Место 2: В шахте Вороньей Скалы, в погребальном зале Закрисоша на Солстхейме.
• Место 3: В Апокрифе, недалеко от места сражения с Мираком, в Обливионе.

Циклон:

Слова: Ven, Gaar, Nos

• Место 1: Бенконгерик на острове Солстхейме.
• Место 2: Курган Белого Хребта на Солстхейме.
• Место 3: Курган Колбьорн на Солстхейме.

Ярость боя:

Слова: Mid, Vur, Shaann

• Все три слова можно выучить в гробнице Валока.

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About Word Walls

A Word Wall, sometimes referred to as a qethsegol, is a stone in Skyrim that contains a Word of Power. Word Walls usually contain a short inscription telling of an ancient Nordic hero or historical event. They can be excellent practice for learning the alphabet and basic vocabulary. This lesson explores a small selection of the Word Walls found in the game and their translations.

Animal Allegiance

Qethsegol V4rukiv k9 sarvirra zok krin r1n alun w4 fon1r odus frod 4rk ofan ok sil f4 ok drog

Qethsegol vahrukiv key Sarvirra
(This) stone commemorates (the) horse Sarvirra,
zok krin raan alun wah fonaar
(the) most courageous animal ever to charge
odus frod ahrk ofan ok sil fah ok drog
(the) snowy field and give his soul for his lord.

Laknir Maltu w4l1n qethsegol 1r3 v4rukt bon1r Vakeeza wo v1t m7 w4 jun do k9z1l 4rk d7 ko sadon grav5n

Laknir Maltu wahlaan qethsegol
Laknir Little-Hammer has raised (this) stone
aarii vahrukt bonaar Vakeeza wo
(in) his servant’s memory, humble Vakeeza who
vaat mir wah jun do Keizaal
swore allegience to (the) king(s) of Skyrim
ahrk dir ko sadon gravuun
and died in gray autumn.

Het d7 brun3k rek groh3k ulf2dr kr3d muz 4rk sunv1r brun3k kinbok s4qon t4

Het dir bruniik rek grohiik Ulfeidr
Here died (the) savage she-wolf Ulfeidr,
kriid muz ahrk sunvaar
slayer (of) men and beast(s),
bruniik kinbok sahqon tah
savage leader (of the) crimson pack.

Fire Breath

Qethsegol v4rukiv k3r jun jafnhar wo los ag n4l1s n1l yol do lot dov4 lodunost

Qethsegol vahrukiv kiir jun
(This) stone commemorates (the) child king
Jafnhar wo lost ag nahlaas
Jafnhar who was burned alive
naal yol do lot dovah Lodunost
by (the) fire of (the) great dragon Lodunost.

Aesa w4l1n qethsegol br3n43 v4rukt thohild fin t5r wne smol3n ag frin ol s4qo h2m

Aesa wahlaan qethsegol brinahii
Aesa has raised (this) stone (in) her sister’s
vahrukt, Thohild fin toor wen
memory, Thohild the inferno whose
smoliin ag frin ol sahqo heim
passion burned hot as (a) red forge.

Het m4 herfodr shul kr3d s4rot kon4rik do lumn1r do krent h4nu

Het mah Herfodr
Here fell Herfodr
shul kriid sahrot konahrik
Sun Slayer, mighty warlord
do Lumnaar do Krent Hahnu
of (the) Valley of Broken Dream(s).

Kyne’s Peace

Het nok kopr1n do hela, f4don w4 p4 siv1s 4rk 1r do k1n 1l rek s3v un4z1l pr1n ko f9kro do h4nu

Het nok kopraan do Hela
Here lies (the) body of Hela,
fahdon wah pah sivaas
friend to all beast(s),
aar do Kaan aal rek siiv
servant of Kyne. May she find
unahzaal praan ko feykro do hahnu
eternal rest in (the) Forest of Dreams.

Nonvul bron d4m1n d1r rot do fin fod3z borm4 dr1l ni f4 drem f4 grik los hind do s4lo 4rk niv4r3n

Nonvul bron dahmaan daar rot
Noble Nord, remember these word(s)
do fin fodiiz bormah draal ni
of the hoar father. Pray not
fah drem fah grik los hind
for peace, for such is (the) wish
do sahlo ahrk nivahriin.
Of (the) weak and cowardly.

Het m4 sp1n v4din valkrys wo krif voth 4krin nuz lost fol1s w4 ov mul1g do bod3s tuz

Het mah spaan vahdin Valkrys
Here fell (the) shield maiden Valkrys,
wo krif voth ahkrin nuz los folaas
who fought with courage but was wrong
wah ov mulaag do bodiis tuz.
to trust (the) strength of (a) borrowed blade.

In the above Word Wall, «los» is used to mean «was». This is a rather rare case. The vast majority of the time, you will see «lost» to mean «was».

Storm Call

4rk ond dr9 s4rot h2mverlund m9z nol hevno brom med strun do uzn4g1r n4kr3n nol sonvgarde nim1r

Ahrk ond drey sahrot Heimverlund
And lo did (the) mighty Heimverlund
meyz nol hevno brom med strun do
come from (the) brutal north like (a) storm of
uznahgaar nahkriin nol Sovngarde nimaar
unbridled vengeance from Sovngarde itself.

Het m4 hrothmar b4 groh3k do brun3k pind1r 1l ok sil rov1n sovngarde m4faer1k

Het mah Hrothmar bah grohiik do
Here fell Hrothmar Wrath-Wolf of
bruniik pindaar aal ok sil rovaan
(the) savage plains. May his soul wander
Sovngarde mahfaeraak
Sovngarde forever.

Qethsegol v4rukiv s4sun1r do dan3k vundeh2m ag n4l1s n1l qo do unsl1d krosisk

Qethsegol vahrukiv sahsunaar
(This) stone commemorates (the) villager(s)
do daniik Vundeheim ag nahlaas
of (the) doomed Vundeheim, burned alive
naal qo do unslaad krosis
by lightning of eternal sorrow.

Grammatical Patterns in Word Walls

Much of what we know about the dragon language comes from the writings on these Word Walls. They demonstrate the lack of verb conjugation («I fight», «he fights», etc.) and that present tense and simple past are the same («I fight», «I fought»). They also demonstrate the usual omissions of fin and aan. Word Walls go even further by cutting other words, such as some prepositions. The dragon language tends to be very brief, and Word Walls are a good example of how context is used to develop full meaning.

One pattern that is specific to Word Walls is the blending of singular and plural nouns. Again, this is done to make for shorter language and lets context imply the plurals. Dragon language that is well-written will make as much use out of context as possible.

Exercises

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