West Weald The West Weald is a sunny , lightly - forested region occupying a crescent - shaped arc southwest of the Imperial City , acting as the southern border of Cyrodiil with the provinces of Elsweyr and Valenwood . This verdant region is notable for its wide - open and purple - flowered meadows , distinctive red maple trees and rich agriculture . The West Weald is generally level with good visibility . There is a fair deal of grey bedrock showing through the flora . Further south , the landscape unfolds into gently rolling hills , then across the Gold Road it dips into a steep - sided valley . An isolated house marks the valley floor ' s east side and the Priory of the Nine sits in westernmost side . There is a hill to the southwest of Nenyond Twyll that features an unmatched view of the surrounding landscape . Flora and fauna . Despite the West Weald ' s idyllic nature , it is a treasure trove of poisons for the expert alchemist . Flax seeds , grapes and peonies are all abundant . Nightshade is also common . Domica Redwort grows here , but is somewhat rare . It often camouflages its red flowers among columbine and red flax . Dragon ' s Tongue , valued for both its Restore Health and Damage Health properties , is present , though likewise rare . Strawberries can occasionally be found tucked under the large grey boulders that dot the region . Besides the poisons , look for Alkanet , Blackberry Bush es , Emetic Russula , Fennel , Lady ' s Smock , Milk Thistle , Motherwort , Somnalius Plant and Viper ' s Bugloss . There is also a large farm outside Skingrad containing plenty of tomatoes . The Weald is also rich in wildlife , as bears , deer , mountain lions , rats , spriggans and wolves make their home here . Domesticated animals include sheep and horses . There is also the West Weald bear , which is stronger than the normal variety , and carry West Weald Bear Fang s . There are five lakes in the region . One is west of Meridia ' s Shrine ; a second is along the path that skirts north around Skingrad ; a third is west and slightly north of Nisin Cave ; the fourth is on the east side of Shardrock Farm ; and the final lake is just above the isolated house . Most of the lakes contain Sacred Lotus Plants ( another plant with Damage Health properties ) , Water Hyacinth , and possibly Nirnroots . The legendary giant Nirnroot can be found at the lake near Shardrock . Locations . The Colovian City of Skingrad , which Alessia Ottus calls a model of " independence , hardwork , and tough - mindedness , " is located near the western edge of the West Weald , near the mouth of the Strid River . West of Skingrad is the bountiful farm Shardrock . The Priory of the Nine from the DLC can be found in the far south of the region . In addition to the vineyards and tomato fields outside of Skignrad , there are two farms in the region . Shardrock is the home of Thorley Aethelred , a farmer and shepherd , who asks the Hero to solve his bear problem in Bear Season . Entering the farmhouse at the sprawling Shetcombe Farm , located in the shadow of Kvatch , will activate the quest The Sunken One . Points of interest . Meridia ' s Shrine is in the Weald , east of Shardock . An overgrown camp , which does not register on the map , can be found on the high point above Nenyond Twyll . Two tents and bedrolls are situated in the shadow of a large outcropping of gray rock .