Gyldenhul Barrow Gyldenhul Barrow is an ancient Nord ic ruin found along the Felsaad Coast of the island of Solstheim , located in the Sea of Ghosts . Gyldenhul is an ancient burial tomb of Haknir Death - Brand , an infamous pirate throughout the Sea of Ghosts . Description . Geography . Gyldenhul Barrow is situated on Horker Island , an insignificant island located along the Felsaad Coast of Solstheim . Most of the ruin is encased by Stalhrim , a unique material found exclusively on the Solstheim Sea - Complex . The outside of the barrow is very visible , sporting the traditional Ancient Nordic Arches that tower over the entrance . The steel door is exposed , but it is impenetrable . The inner ruins have been swallowed into the ground , and it is buried in Stalhrim . Through the layers of Stalhrim is a long hallway leading to Haknir Death - Brand ' s tomb , where his immense wealth and powerful weapons are located . It is only a matter of time until Gyldenhul Barrow is completely buried and forgotten . History . Early Years . Haknir Death - Brand was perhaps one of the most notorious pirates throughout the Sea of Ghosts , being active for several thousand years , living much longer than most humans would live . In his lifetime , he was considered a legend by the pirates of Northern Tamriel , being referred as the King of Ghosts . He wore a full - set of Stalhrim Armor called Deathbrand Armor with twin scimitar s made out of glass , both of which are called Bloodscythe and Soulrender . Upon near - death , Haknir declared that none of his crewmates would inherit his fortune and in the name of Mehrunes Dagon , no one would ever earn Haknir ' s legacy until someone would best him in combat . Several thousand years later , Haknir would never be defeated , even after death . Haknir had sent his ship ' s quartermaster , Garuk Windrime to bury the Deathbrand Armor throughout Solstheim . Haknir and his crew would be buried in Gyldenhul Barrow , remaining there until someone would defeat Haknir . Third Era . The Gyldenhul Barrow was discovered in 3E 427 by Thormoor Gray - Wave , who caused his ship to crash land on the western coast of Solstheim , causing many of his crewmates and passengers to die amidst the wreckage . Geilir the Mumbling was a seer who was riding Thormoor ' s ship at the time and he had survived the crash . In retaliation against Thormoor , Geilir placed a curse to the Sea Captain , giving him eternal wakefulness . With the help of an estranged warrior , the curse was lifted from Thormoor and to show his appreciation to the traveler , he gave them the key to Gyldenhul Barrow , revealing to them a large bounty of gold , roughly around ten - thousand gold . Unbeknownst to the traveler , there was more to the ruins , encased by layers of Stalhrim . Sometime later , the key to Gyldenhul would be lost to time ; the ruins would continue to be locked . Fourth Era . The key to Gyldenhul Barrow circulated throughout Solstheim , several pirates held the key until in 4E 201 when another estranged warrior obtained the key . With the key and Garuk ' s map , they sought the location of all the pieces to the Deathbrand Armor throughout Solstheim , beginning with Haknir ' s Shoal in the Felsaad Coast . The traveler was able to bypass the Stalhrim barrier with an Ancient Nordic Pickaxe , entering the Inner Gyldenhul Ruins . Deep in ruins , the estranged warrior was able to defeat Haknir ' s pirate crew , along with the ghost of both Garuk Windrime and Thalin Ebonhand , and eventually Haknir Death - Brand ' s spirit . The traveler left Gyldenhul with Haknir ' s legacy and prized weaponry , leaving the ruins as simply Haknir ' s tomb .