Online:Alik'r Desert

Zone: Alik'r Desert (view on map) (lore page)
Daggerfall Covenant
Zone Story Quests	10
Wayshrines	12
Delves	6
Points of Interest	19
Striking Locales	7
Set Stations	3
Public Dungeons	1
Group Dungeons	1
World Bosses	6
World Events	3
Skyshards	16
Player Hub
Sentinel
Notable Treasure
Alik'r Desert Antiquities
Regions
Myrkwasa,Hollow Wastes,Tigonus
Location
On the northern coast ofHammerfell
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Though there are fertile fields on the coast near the capital city of Sentinel, it is the arid expanses of the interior that have captured the hearts of the rugged Redguards. The Alik'r is rich in mineral resources, but its fierce creatures and harsh terrain are daunting to most.
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Alik'r Desert

TheAlik'r Desertis a region along the northern coast ofHammerfell.Inland it is an arid wasteland, and beneath the sands lie ancient ruins ripe for plunder; but there are also many dangerous creatures waiting to pounce on the unwary adventurer. Despite the harsh conditions there are some successful settlements in the area, notablySentinelandBergama.

Life in the desert is tough, but there are many nomadic tribes who live in and with the Alik'r, moving with the desert onto their next meal. These tribes are well-versed in the hiding places of the creatures of the desert, and have ingenious contraptions for collecting water (such as the simply named "desert water catcher" used for catching the morning dew).

When preparing to travel the Alik'r you are well advised to fully cover the body, to protect from sunburn and the occasional sandstorm. Locally treated and designed leather armor is advised as it has been honed to suit the conditions of the desert. It covers the whole body, with cloth patches to allow the skin to breathe, and also provides protection against the creatures of the desert.

Myrkwasais the western region of the Alik'r, stretching from Sentinel in the north to the seasonalAsh'abahcamp ofMorwha's Bountyin the south. To the east, the desert dunes roll past theGoat's Head Oasisand the ancient Yokudan ruin ofTu'whacca's Throneinto the expansive central region of theHollow Wastes.The region is the site of the ancient Redguard training grounds atLeki's Blade,as well as theAswala Stables,breeders of the famous Yokudan Charger. The port city ofTava's Blessingon the north coast is the site of the Redguard naval shipyards. In the east, the Rocky outcrops ofTigonusdot the landscape between the cities ofKozansetandSatakalaam,and the historic Yokudan site atHoonDing's Watch.Local authorities are investigating reports of theWithered Handnecromancer cult and the ImperialSeventh Legionbeing sighted in the region.

Places

Delves

• Aldunz— ADwemer ruinin the southernAlik'r Desert,east ofBergamacontainingDwemer constructs.(map)
• Coldrock Diggings— A mine in the northernAlik'r Desert,southeast ofTava's Blessingcontainingvampires.(map)
• Divad's Chagrin Mine— A mine in centralAlik'r Desert,southeast ofSentinelcontainingSandgrubbergoblins.(map)
• Sandblown Mine— A depleted copper mine in the southeasternAlik'r Desert,east ofHoonDing's WatchcontainingKhajiitbandits.(map)
• Santaki— ADwemer ruinin the westernAlik'r Desert,south ofSentinelcontaining bandits andDwemer constructs.(map)
• Yldzuun— ADwemer ruinin the southeasternAlik'r Desert,southeast ofKozansetcontainingImperialsoldiers andDwemer constructs.(map)

Points of Interest

• Ancestor's Landing— An ancientYokudanruin in the northwesternAlik'r Desert,west ofSentinel.(map)
• Bergama— A city in southernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Kozanset— A city in easternAlik'r Desert.(map)
• HoonDing's Watch— An ancientYokudanruin in the southeasternAlik'r Desert,south ofKozanset.(map)
• Kulati Mines— Mines in the centralAlik'r Desert,north ofBergama.(map)
• Leki's Blade— A small town in the centralAlik'r Desert,south ofTava's Blessing.(map)
• Morwha's Bounty— AnAsh'abahcamp in the southwestAlik'r Desert,east ofSalas En.(map)
• Motalion Necropolis— A large and ancientYokudancemetery in the northeasternAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Ogre's Bluff— An oasis in the southernAlik'r Desert,east ofBergama.(map)
• Rain Catcher Fields— A camp in the westernAlik'r Desert,north ofSalas En.(map)
• Salas En— AnAyleid ruinin the southwesternAlik'r Desert,south ofSentinel.(map)
• Saltwalker Militia Camp— A camp in the easternAlik'r Desert,west ofKozanset.(map)
• Satakalaam— A small city in the easternAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Sentinel— A city in northwesternAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Sentinel Docks— A set of docks on the west side ofSentinel,in theAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Sep's Spine— A bandit camp in the centralAlik'r Desert,south ofTava's Blessing.(map)
• Tava's Blessing— A port city in the northernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Tears of the Dishonored— A burial site in the far southeasternAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Tu'whacca's Throne— An ancientYokudantemple in the centralAlik'r Desert,southeast ofSentinel.(map)

Striking Locales

• Aswala's Remembrance— A grave located southwest ofTava's Blessingin the northernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Duneripper Downs— A lizard racing track located northwest ofBergamain the southernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Easterly Aerie— A small camp located west ofKulati MinesWayshrine and north ofTu'whacca's Thronein the centralAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Hatiha's Camp— Located west ofBergamain the southernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Na-Totambu's Landing— An ancientYokudanruin located on a peninsula west ofSentinelin the far westernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Ragnthar— ADwemer ruinthat exists outside the physical reality ofNirn.(map)
• Wayfarer's Wharf— A dock located in northeasternSentinel,in theAlik'r Desert.(map)

Set Stations

• Alezer Kotu— An ancientYokudanruin in the westernAlik'r Desert,southeast ofSentinel.(map)
• Artisan's Oasis— A camp in the centralAlik'r Desert,north ofBergama.(map)
• Rkulftzel— ADwemer ruinin the northernAlik'r Desert,south ofTava's Blessing.(map)

Mundus Stones

• The Ritual— A Mundus Stone found inMalabal Tor,Alik'r Desert,Eastmarch,andCyrodiil.(map)
• The Thief— A Mundus Stone found inMalabal Tor,Alik'r Desert,Eastmarch,andCyrodiil.(map)
• The Warrior— A Mundus Stone found inMalabal Tor,Alik'r Desert,Eastmarch,andCyrodiil.(map)

Public Dungeons

• Lost City of the Na-Totambu— An ancientYokudanruin in theAlik'r Desert.(map)

Group Dungeons

• Volenfell— Agroup dungeonfound inAlik'r Desert.(map)

World Bosses

• Forsaken Hearts Cave— A small cave in the northernAlik'r Desert,west of theAswala Stables Wayshrine.(map)
• Giant Camp— A small camp in the centralAlik'r Desert,north ofLeki's Blade.(map)
• Hag Camp— A small camp in the easternAlik'r Desert,due north ofKozanset.(map)
• King's Rest— An ancient remoteYokudangravesite in the northeasternAlik'r Desert,northwest of theMotalion Necropolis.(map)
• Lesser Circle— A clearing southeast ofSentinel.(map)
• Lost Caravan— A small camp in theAlik'r Desert.(map)

World Events

• Hollow Waste Dolmen— ADark Anchorspawn point southwest ofTava's Blessingin the northernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Myrkwasa Dolmen— ADark Anchorspawn point northwest ofBergamain the southernAlik'r Desert.(map)
• Tigonus Dolmen— ADark Anchorspawn point east ofKozansetin the easternAlik'r Desert.(map)

Player Houses

• House of the Silent Magnifico— A medium player house inSentinel.(map)
• Sisters of the Sands Apartment— A player apartment inSentinel.(map)
• Sword-Singer's Redoubt— A player manor located between theAlik'r DesertandBangkorai.(map)

Wayshrines

• Aswala Stables Wayshrine— Located northeast of theAswala Stables.(map)
• Bergama Wayshrine— Located north ofBergama.(map)
• Divad's Chagrin Mine Wayshrine— Located south ofDivad's Chagrin Mine,near the main road toBergama.(map)
• Goat's Head Oasis Wayshrine— Located at the northern end ofGoat's Head Oasis,by the foot of the steps toTu'whacca's Throne.(map)
• HoonDing's Watch Wayshrine— Located northwest ofHoonDing's Watch.(map)
• Kulati Mines Wayshrine— Located northeast ofKulati Mines.(map)
• Leki's Blade Wayshrine— Located northeast ofLeki's Blade.(map)
• Morwha's Bounty Wayshrine— Located northwest ofMorwha's Bounty.(map)
• Satakalaam Wayshrine— Located just outsideSatakalaam.(map)
• Sentinel Wayshrine— Located southwest ofSentinel.(map)
• Sep's Spine Wayshrine— Located a ways east ofSep's Spine.(map)
• Shrikes' Aerie Wayshrine— Located northeast ofHoonDing's Watch.(map)

Unmarked Locations

• Aswala Stables— A village in the northernAlik'rfamous for breeding the Yokudan Charger.(map)
• Baandari Camp— A small camp in the northernAlik'r Desert,south ofTava's Blessingand north ofRkulftzel.(map)
• Badwater Mine— A mine located near the southern wall of the city ofSentinel.
• Goat's Head Oasis— An oasis in the southernAlik'r Desert,west ofBergama.(map)
• Impervious Vault— A fortified storehouse buried under a tower in the city ofSentinel.
• Shore Cave— A small cave in the cliffs on the beach ofSentinel.
• Volunidai's Manor— An estate located on an island west ofTava's Blessing.(map)
• Wind Scour Temple— ADragonguardtemple hidden beneathHoonDing's Watch.(map)

Connected Worlds

• Ash'abah Pass— A fortified coastal pass in theAlik'r Desertvisited only during theDaggerfall CovenantquestThe Initiation.

Quests

Quest Map

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Alik'r Desert

Word from the Throne

Risen From the Depths

Rise of the Dead

The Impervious Vault

In Search of the Ash'abah

A Blessing for the Dead

Morwha's Curse

The Initiation

Ash'abah Rising

Tu'whacca's Breath

A Reckoning with Uwafa

Tracking the Hand

The Scholar of Bergama

Gone Missing

Trouble at Tava's Blessing

Alasan's Plot

Shiri's Research

March of the Ra Gada

Trials of the Hero

The Search for Shiri

Imperial Incursion

Amputating the Hand

Restoring the Ansei Wards

Kingdom in Mourning

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Key

Paths always enter a quest from the top or left, and leave a quest from the bottom or right.
	Denotes a requisite path or quest. You must complete this before starting the subsequent quest.
	Denotes an optional path or quest. The subsequent story quest can be started without this being completed.
	Denotes an exclusive path or quest. Only one of the connected quests is required, and only one can be completed.
	Denotes a quest which is part of the main story chain.
	Denotes a story quest which is required forCadwell's Almanac.
	Denotes a missable pointer quest which is part of the main chain.
	Denotes a missable pointer quest which is on an alternate path.
	Denotes a side quest which is required forCadwell's Almanac.
	Denotes a quest which rewards aSkill Point.

Daggerfall CovenantStory Quests

Myrkwasa

• Risen From the Depths:Save the Sentinel guards from their honor-bound handicap.
• Rise of the Dead:Investigate reports of theWithered HandforKing Fahara'jad.
• The Impervious Vault:Stop theWithered Handfrom raiding theImpervious Vault.
• In Search of the Ash'abah:Look for theAsh'abahin the deserts ofMyrkwasa.
• Morwha's Curse:Help the Ash'abah concoct a poison antidote.
• The Initiation:Join theAsh'abahtribe.
• Ash'abah Rising:Meet theAsh'abahatTu'whacca's Throne.
• Tu'whacca's Breath:Help theThrone KeepercleanseTu'whacca's temple.
• A Reckoning with Uwafa:Destroy thedefilerof Tu'whacca's sacred grounds.

Hollow Wastes

• The Scholar of Bergama:Seek out a scholar who knows about the Ansei Wards.
• Gone Missing:Investigate the disappearances inBergama.
• Trouble at Tava's Blessing:Cross theHollow Wastesand find thePrince.
• Alasan's Plot:Stop apowerful necromancerfrom becoming a lich.

Tigonus

• Shiri's Research:Follow anapprentice's research across the sands ofTigonus.
• March of the Ra Gada:Follow the trials of the coming of the Ra Gada to Tamriel.
• Trials of the Hero:Learn from the spirits of heroes atHoonDing's Watch.
• The Search for Shiri:Look for the missingapprenticeinSatakalaam.
• Imperial Incursion:Rescue hostages from theImperialsinSatakalaam.
• Amputating the Hand:End the threat of theWithered HandinAlik'r.
• Restoring the Ansei Wards:Restore the Ansei's protection to the consecrated dead of the desert.
• Kingdom in Mourning:Make haste forBangkoraiand rally the defenses ofEvermore.

Alternate Story Pointers

• Word from the Throne:Inform thekingthat the dead have risen atTu'whacca's Throne.
• A Blessing for the Dead:Bring aThronekeeperback toTava's Blessingto help consecrate the dead.
• Tracking the Hand:Search for theWithered HandatTava's Blessing.

MyrkwasaSide Quests

• Badwater Mine:Rescue aminer'spartnerfrom a collapsing mine.
• Lady Laurent's Favor:Help theLady'sbutlerrecover her tools.
• Monkey Magic:Help a monkey to reverse the effects of a potion.
• The Nature of Fate:Help an old Redguard test the winds of fate.
• The Oldest Orc:Break the curse of an Orc imprisoned for ages.
• Past in Ruins:Help find an ancient Yokudan sword.
• Revered Ancestors:Ensure the honored dead remain in the ground.
• Satak was the First Serpent:Try to understand awanderer's views on creation and rebirth.
• The Search is Over:Bring word to atraveler'swifethat he will be home soon.
• Seize the Moment:Help aBaandari traderrecover her wares.
• Tharayya's Trail:Trace a Dwemer researcher through the ruins ofAlik'r.
• Thwarting the Aldmeri Dominion:Help atreasure hunterprevent aDominioninvasion.
• Trouble at the Rain Catchers:Help cleanse the contaminated Sentinel water supply.

Hollow WastesSide Quests

• Crawling Chaos:Rescue the missing miners fromKulati Mines.
• Gone Missing:Investigate the disappearances inBergama.
• Left at the Altar:Try to save aCrownandForebearmarriage.
• Master of Leki's Blade:Investigate the shadow hanging over Leki's Blade.
• Past Due:Chase up an outstanding debt inKozanset.
• Snakes in the Sands:Save the caravan that was attacked by snakes.
• Trapped in the Bluffs:Rescue the family that became trapped by snakes.
• Undying Loyalty:Help adogfind buried bones.
• Warship Designs:Recover important military plans from the naval shipyards.
• Whose Wedding?:Help the matchmaker atSep's Spine.
• A Winner for Onwyn:Help save the lizard racing track.

TigonusSide Quests

• Feathered Fiends:Resolve the situation between theharpiesand themercenariesinKozanset.
• Honoring the Dishonored:Consecrate the remains of aRedguard's wife.
• An Ill-Fated Venture:Recover Yokudan relics from an ancient tomb.
• Malignant Militia:Discover why themilitiaare doing nothing about the bandits.
• The Nature of Fate: Part Two:Help a Redguard spurn the grip of fate.
• The Real Snake:Confront ashady characterwith proof of his misdeeds.
• Secrets of the Lost City:Help aRedguard historiangain access to lost knowledge of hisancestors.
• Temple's Treasures:Recover the missing relics for the High Temple.

Dungeon Quests

• Blood and Sand:Help aDwemer researcherrecover her notes on a Dwemer artifact.
• Volenfell Pledge:ExploreVolenfelland return Undaunted.(disabled sincePatch 2.6.4)

Skyshards

Clue	Location		Notes
Sentinel of a domed tower.	SentinelGuard Tower, upstairs	(map)
Shedding shame in the oasis.	North ofDivad's Chagrin Mine Wayshrine,right off road in water.	(map)
Across the ruin from the Warrior.	South ofSalas En	(map)
Stored on aBergamaroof.	Magistrate's House upstairs	(map)
Walltop view of the broken blade.	Leki's Blade,above doorway	(map)
Beside a drydocked stern.	Tava's Blessing,southwest, under the docks	(map)
Left out in the open by Kozanset Mages.	Kozanset,atop the Mages Guild	(map)
Near a paid feather-finder.	Southwest ofHag Camp,below bridge north of Kozanset	(map)
Tears shed for a toppled spire.	Slightly northeast ofTears of the Dishonoredwith harpies	(map)
Second stop on her search for the Pearl.	Aldunz,room straight from entrance near centurion, right behind corner	(map)
Buried respite from desert heat.	Coldrock Diggings,left after entering, small side room off 1st big room.	(map)
Dig deep, don't be embarrassed.	Divad's Chagrin Mine,room with water and ogres	(map)
Blown down a mine shaft.	Sandblown Mine,small room to right of main room	(map)
A caravan's wreckage marks the path.	Santaki,hallway off hallway, right of entrance	(map)
Trapped within the steam closet.	Yldzuun,roundish room	(map)
Monumental find in the Lost City.	Lost City of the Na-Totambu,group, big room next to pillar with warriors.	(map)

Sets

Overland

Set Name	Bonuses	Armor Weight
Robes of the Withered Hand	2 items:Adds3-129MagickaRecovery 3 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumMagicka 4 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 5 items:When you are within 28 meters of an enemy you are in combat with, and the enemy dies, youhealfor38-1637Healthand gain38-1637Magicka.This effect can occur once every 3 seconds.	Light Armor
Sword-Singer	2 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumStamina 3 items:Adds 3-129WeaponandSpell Damage 4 items:Adds 15-657Critical Chance 5 items:Adds 13-600WeaponandSpell Damageto yourTwo Handedabilities.	Medium Armor
Order of Diagna	2 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 3 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 4 items:Adds 4%HealingTaken 5 items:Adds 5% Healing Taken 5 items:GainMinor Vitalityat all times, increasing yourhealing receivedanddamage shieldstrength by 6%.	Heavy Armor

Crafted

Set Name	Traits Needed	Bonuses	Crafting Sites
Alessia's Bulwark	5	2 items:Adds 34-1487Armor 3 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 4 items:Adds 34-1487 Armor 5 items:When you take damage from a Martial melee attack, you reduce the attacker'sWeaponandSpell Damageby 6-300 for 5 seconds.	Chancel of Divine EntreatyinMalabal Tor Alezer KotuinAlik'r Desert HammerhomeinEastmarch
Song of Lamae	5	2 items:Adds 34-1487Armor 3 items:Adds 34-1487 Armor 4 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 5 items:When you take damage while you are under30%Health,you deal 1377Magic Damageto the attacker andhealfor the damage done. This effect can occur once every 3 seconds and scales off yourMaxHealth.	Sleepy Senche OverlookinMalabal Tor RkulftzelinAlik'r Desert Tinkerer Tobin's WorkshopinEastmarch
Vampire's Kiss	5	2 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumStamina 3 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumMagicka 4 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumStamina 4 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumMagicka 5 items:Adds 3-129WeaponandSpell Damage 5 items:When you kill an enemy, youhealfor10512Healthover 10 seconds. This effect scales off the higher of your MaxMagickaorStamina.	Matthild's Last VentureinMalabal Tor Artisan's OasisinAlik'r Desert Crimson Kada's Crafting CaverninEastmarch

Dungeon

Set Name	Bonuses	Location(s)	Set Type
Treasure Hunter	2 items:Adds25-1096 MaximumMagicka 3 items:Adds 15-657Critical Chance 4 items:Adds 15-657 Critical Chance 5 items:Adds 3-171WeaponandSpell Damage 5 items:GainMajor SavageryandProphecyat all times, increasing yourWeapon CriticalandSpell Criticalrating by 2629.	Volenfell	Light Armor
Crusader	2 items:Adds 3-129WeaponandSpell Damage 3 items:Adds 3-129WeaponandSpell Damage 4 items:Adds 3-129WeaponandSpell Damage 5 items:When you deal direct damage with a Blink, Charge, Leap, Teleport, orPullability, you consecrate the ground beneath you for 10 seconds and gain adamage shieldthat absorbs 1595 damage for 6 seconds. Every 2 seconds you and nearby group members in the area gainMinor Couragefor 12 seconds. These effects can occur once every 20 seconds and the damage shield scales off the higher of yourWeaponandSpell Damage.	Volenfell	Medium Armor
Duneripper's Scales	2 items:Adds28-1206 MaximumHealth 3 items:Adds 4%HealingTaken 4 items:Adds 4% Healing Taken 5 items:While you are Bracing, yourPhysicalandSpell Resistanceare increased by 123-5310.	Volenfell	Heavy Armor

Antiquity leads

• World Boss es in this zone have a chance to drop theTorc Strand of Loreantiquity leadfor theTorc of Tonal Constancy.

Maps

A map of the Alik'r Desert

Gallery

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  Old loading screen

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  Map of the region

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  Concept art of the desert

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  Map of the region

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  A native tower

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  A desert water catcher

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  Somewhat typical garb of a desert dweller

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  A duneripper