Skyrim:Falkreath Hold

It is initially affiliated with the Imperial Legion, but can be captured by the Stormcloaks after completing Rescue from Fort Neugrad. It can also change sides as part of negotiations during Season Unending.

It is the second southernmost hold in Skyrim, after the Rift. It borders Cyrodiil in the south, across the Jerall Mountains, and Hammerfell in the west. Other than its capital, Falkreath, the only notable town in the hold is Helgen, the first settlement in Skyrim to be attacked by a dragon.

Falkreath Hold is blanketed by characteristic pine forests and described by its citizens as being covered in a fine mist that makes it seem seasonless. The mountains rising above Falkreath are well above the snow line striking a stark comparison to the green of the rest of the hold. The most distinguishing geographic feature is Lake Ilinalta which covers a large portion of the central region and acts as the source for the White River.

The town has the largest cemetery in Skyrim that houses generations of the dead, due to a large number of battles that have taken place over the years. The citizens take pride in this and many of the local shops and the farm derive their names from their close proximity to so much death.
thumb|right|Map of Falkreath Hold thumb|right|Falkreath, the hold capital
 

Flora and Fauna
The pine forest of Falkreath is very rich in thistles, mora tapinella, and all common varieties of mountain flowers. Lake Ilinalta is home to a large population of different fish species which can be found near the Lady Stone and by the start of the White River. The hold is one of the few places where nightshade is fairly common. In the snowy eastern parts only the snowberry bush thrives.

Places
Hold Capital
 

Farms, Towns, and Settlements including Orc Strongholds and Inns
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Camps, including Giant Camps and Military Camps
 
 
 
 

Caves
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dragon Lairs
 

Mines
 
 

Ruins including Dwarven and Nordic Ruins
 
 
 
 
 

Towers and Forts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Standing Stones and Daedric Shrines
thumb|right|The Guardian Stones
 
 
 
 
 

Landmarks, including Bodies of Water, Clearings, Ships and Shipwrecks
 
 
 
 
 
 

Unmarked Places
There are three Dragon Mounds in Falkreath Hold.
North of Bilegulch Mine.
South of Evergreen Grove.
West of Southfringe Sanctum.
There are a few Shrines in Falkreath Hold.
A Shrine of Talos south of The Guardian Stones.
A Shrine of Akatosh northeast of Twilight Sepulcher.
Two Shrines of Arkay outside Falkreath's Hall of the Dead.
The Plague of the Dead Creation adds a ritual site north of Southfringe Sanctum.
thumb|right|Bandit Bridge: Pinewatch

South of The Guardian Stones there is a camp inhabited by three bandits. The camp has three tents with a bedroll each, one wood chopping block and a tanning rack. One of the bandits carries Treasure Map I. There is a coin purse and a satchel resting on a tree stump. A copy of the One-handed skill book Night Falls on Sentinel can be found in one of the tents.  
West of Helgen is a camp consisting of a tanning rack, a chest, a potion of healing, a pair of hide boots, three bedrolls and a copy of the Light Armor skill book The Refugees. One beehive in a tree north of the campfire. Even if you just try to lock-pick a chest, two archers and one melee bandit will appear from the west. Further attempts won't spawn anyone.  
Southwest of Pinewatch. It consists of two towers that straddle the Helgen-Falkreath road, linked by a rope bridge. A bandit archer keeps watch atop each tower. A tripwire activates a boulder trap that is attached to the structure.  
South of Pinewatch is a camp on the base of a waterfall inhabited by two melee bandits and one mage (Expert difficulty). A copy of the Alteration skill book The Lunar Lorkhan can be found inside a tent, and there is a tanning rack just outside. Next to the tent lies a dead Dark Elf on a fallen tree, as well as an apothecary's satchel.  

Falkreath Hold Quests
All quests that are started in or are related to Falkreath Hold (except for radiant quests begun in other holds) are listed here:

Main Quest
 
 

Stormcloaks Civil War Quests
 
 

Daedric Quests
 
 
 
 

Bards College
 

Dark Brotherhood
All the Dark Brotherhood primary quests except for Hail Sithis!, and most of the other quests received before Hail Sithis!, are related to Falkreath Hold.

Thieves Guild
 
 

Companions
 

Side Quests including Divine Quests
 
 
 
 

Creation Club Quests
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other
In addition, many miscellaneous quests are located in Falkreath Hold. They are listed here.