Orotheim, Joe's Dungeon Guide Part 8

• Posted by Joe Lacy March 26, 2012 - 920 views

   Dungeon: Orotheim

  

   Set-Up:

  • Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold
  • Magic School: Conjuration
  • Ranged: Ancient Nord Bow of Bitter Cold with Steel Arrows
  • Armor: Steel Armor(Fine), Steel Cuffed Boots(Fine), Steel Helmet(Fine), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine), Silver Ring(+24 Magicka), Amulet of Kynareth(+10 Stamina)
  • Companion: Faendal: Iron Set, Ancient Nord Greatsword, Hunting Bow with Iron Arrows

   First Thoughts:

  • I remember coming to this "dungeon" with an earlier character for Aela the Huntress, but I'm not sure if it will still be populated by Silver Hand or not.
  • I was sent here by Jonna to kill a Bandit Leader.
  • Other than this I don't remember this area much at all.

    Note1: Silver Hand were not present in this "dungeon."

   Play-By-Play:

  • It's quite a journey through the marsh, but I bought a horse back in Whiterun.
  • Happened upon a Scavenger and engaged him, but now Meeko is dead, sorry bud.
  • The area around Orotheim is stunning.
  • There is a hidden chest at the base of one of the waterfalls, I will not include the "affected" for this, and will mark it with "-A."
  • Faendal seems to be lost... I've waited an hour(game-time) for him without any sign.
  • Having to sneak by a Sabrecat... so intense... don't wake up!
  • Coming into the "dungeon" I found two bandits, one in heavy armor and the other with a bow. 
  • Faendal showed up.
  • A third mob is in the area, looks like an ice mage.
  • The Boss is in a small room, and looks like he can be pulled with the first group of enemies.
  • A bandit archer was with him, but never resorted to melee attacks.
  • Going up the path I found the first chest hidden behind some crates.
  • The second chest is in the final room.
  • Use the pullchain to create a shortcut to the entrance.

   Chests/Bosses:

    Chest1-A:

  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Loot: Gold(49), Iron Ingot, Lesser Soul Gem(Lesser), scroll of Call to Arms

    Chest1:

  • Difficulty: Apprentice
  • Loot: Gold(53), Scroll of Mass Paralysis
  • Affected: No

    Chest2:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Gold(64), Lesser Soul Gem, Ring of Lockpicking(20%), Orcish Battleaxe of Weariness(+10 Stamina Damage)
  • Affected: Yes, and it is another "iron" chest. I believe these are the ones that trend.

    Boss Battle:

  • Boss: Bandit Chief
  • Weapon: Shield and Sword
  • Playstyle: Battleaxe
  • Loot: Banded Iron Shield, Bandit's Journal, Gold(104), Steel Armor, Steel Helmet, Steel Cuffed Boots, Steel Nordic Gauntlets, Steel Sword, Steel Dagger
  • Affected: No

   Noteable Items/Locations:

  • Book: Bandit's Journal: Found on boss.