Moss Mother Cavern
Map
Hold	Falkreath Hold
Location	West of Whiterun
Type	Cave
Sublocations	None
Quests	Hunter and Hunted
Characters	Valdr
Enemies	Spriggans Bear
Location ID	MossMotherCavernExterior01 MossMotherCavernStart

Moss Mother Cavern is a cave located in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

DescriptionEdit

This cave is located west of Whiterun and almost directly south east of Rorikstead, at the end of the mountain range. About five Blue Butterfly can be found close to the enterance. Entering the cavern via a short tunnel brings you to a surprising sight. The main cavern is a large, lush area with an opening to the sky which allows ample light illuminate the cave. A stream enters the cave high on one wall, creating a waterfall that feeds into a pool surrounded by trees and grass.

The first time the cavern is entered, the dead hunters, Arri and Niels, will be found here.

InteractionsEdit

Hunter and HuntedEdit

When you arrive, there will be an injured man, Valdr, outside the cave. He is affected by Spriggan poison. You can heal him by giving him a potion, or using a spell like Healing Hands. After healing him, he will ask you to clear out the cave of Spriggans so he can get to the bodies of his fallen friends. Upon completion of this task, you will be rewarded with Valdr's Lucky Dagger, and invited to his home in Falkreath.

Note: if you enter the cave before healing Valdr, and clear out the enemies inside, he will be dead upon your returning from the cave. The side quest will still be available, but will not be possible to complete.

EnemiesEdit

• 3 Spriggans, type varies depending on players level
• Bear

Notable itemsEdit

• Some Coin Purses and Armor in hollow tree trunk on the left wall shortly after entering.
• At the entrance walk to a pile of rocks, now turn south (make sure your compass has you facing south) and go on the ledge. Behind a tree trunk there is a chest with Adept lock, possibly with a soul gem laying on the ground next to it.
• 1 Iron Ore Vein, on the left side.
• In the water, near the waterfall, there is a half-buried skeleton with a random weapon and a shield.
• 1 large chest on a ledge opposite the waterfall to the south. (Possible location of Meridia's Beacon)
• 1 Gold Ore Vein, to the right of the waterfall.
• Valdr's Lucky Dagger, given by Valdr as a reward for clearing the cave.
• Various Alchemy ingredients (mostly mushooms & lots of hanging moss).

AlchemyEdit

NotesEdit

• When the Dragonborn gives Valdr, the hunter in front of the cavern, a healing potion, the hunter can then be killed and the potion recovered. However, the player cannot receive the Valdr's lucky dagger.
• There is a bug in the area in which a fugitive (the one who gives you a stolen weapon or armor piece and tells you not to snitch) will come by after you talk to Valdr and he will attack you rendering this quest unfinishable unless you have a calm spell or stronger.
• There is a bug in which there will be no quest marker for this. to remedy just enter the cave normally and do not take anything from the hollow tree trunk
• Once completed and received Valdr's Lucky Dagger, the quest does not complete. Valdr just keeps commenting about how he will stay behind. 

AppearancesEdit

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (First appearance)