The Mead Hall Massacre The Mead Hall Massacre is a quest in . Background . The Thirsk mead hall was attacked by a monster called the the Udyrfrykte . The creature struck without warning and killed everyone it could . Svenja Snow - Song was able to drive the beast away with her arrows , but fears that it will return , and asks the Nerevarine to slay it . Walkthrough . Attack on the Mead Hall . At some point during or after the quest " The Skaal Test of Strength " , the Nerevarine may come upon the mead hall of Thirsk near the eastern shore of Lake Fjalding , south of Skaal Village . If they enter , they will find a scene of utter carnage , with all of the patrons dead , except for a sole survivor named Svenja Snow - Song . Upon talking to Svenja , she will tell the Nerevarine of a monster called Udyrfrykte that came and attacked the mead hall without warning . She implores the Nerevarine to find the monster and slay it , as she worries it will return . Paws of the Wolf Runner . The Nerevarine should take the time to loot the bodies in Thirsk before heading out . The unique boots , Paws of the Wolf - Runner , can be found on the body of Thirsk ' s chieftain Skjoldr Wolf - Runner . This will be the only chance to acquire these boots , as the bodies will disappear once Thirsk is repaired . Slay the Monster . The Udyrfrykte can be found in its lair , a small ice cave on the eastern shore of Lake Fjalding just west of Thirsk . Inside the cave the Nerevarine will find the hideous green eyed , fanged troll - like monster wielding a severed leg as a weapon , presumably from one of the unfortunate patrons of Thirsk . The Udyrfrykte isn ' t the toughest opponent encountered , but the Nerevarine will need to be cautious , as it is still quite powerful . Once the Udyrfrykte is slain , retrieve it ' s heart to show as proof that the he will never threaten Thirsk again . The Nerevarine can also loot the Udyrfrykte ' s corpse for the severed leg to use as a rather unique one - handed blunt weapon . Return to Thirsk . Upon returning to Thirsk the Nerevarine will find the place boarded up and Svenja standing outside . When engaging in conversation with her , she will take the heart of the Udyrfrykte , then ask the Nerevarine perform another task . She will ask them to go to the tomb of Thirsk ' s founder , Hrothmund the Red , and place their hands upon the legendary axe found within . Svenja will then mention that she will begin repairs on Thirsk while the they are away . Blessing from Hrothmund . Hrothmund ' s Barrow is located in Hrothmund ' s Bane , a large stone dolmen far to the northwest of thirsk in the Moesring Mountains , south of Castle Karstaag . Hrothmund ' s Bane will look like the outline a wolf on the local map . The entrance to the Barrow can be found in the ' eye ' of the wolf . Once at the barrow the Nerevarine must speak the name of the beast that killed Hrothmund in order to gain entry . If they talked to Louis Beauchamp at the Ald ' ruhn Mages Guild during the quest " The Patchwork Airship " , they would know that the code word is " " Ondjage " " . Once inside the barrow , the Nerevarine will face opposition from a draugr and a bonewolf , and must slay them . Upon approaching the axe of Hrothmund they will discover that it is lodged in a stone , and can not be picked up . However they can interact with the axe to commune with the spirit of Hrothmund , and utter their intention to rule Thirsk and its people . If Hrothmound ' s spirit approves , the Nerevarine will receive a blessing that will grant 5 points Sanctuary and Frost Shield . Chief of Thirsk . When the Nerevarine returns , the mead hall will have been repaired , and they will be named the new Chief of Thirsk . In the quarters upstairs they will find a gift from Svenja Snow - Song , Clanbringer ; a blade with magical effects . If they take the time to visit Bereditte Jastal , they will receive a copy of " Thirsk , a History - - Revised " , which will include a section about the new chieftain .