Word Walls (Skyrim)

Word Walls are unmarked locations found in .
==History==
There is considerable mystery surrounding the ominous Word Walls dotted all across Skyrim. The ancient carvings etched into the stone are believed to be words in the Dragon Language, for the characters of that language very much resemble claw marks or scratches.
It is believed that these walls were constructed by the ancient Nords who lived in the time of the Dragons. Either out of fear or respect, they somehow learned the language of the ancient beasts so they could use it for their own ends.Dragon Language: Myth no More
===Purpose===
The translations themselves all appear to follow a similar theme, repeating the words "Here lies..." This suggests that the walls marked ancient Nord burial grounds or marked the grave of an important figure.
During the events of , the true power of the Word Walls is revealed. Not only did they mark burial grounds, but existed to teach a Word of Power to those with the ability to learn.
==Interactions==
When the Dragonborn locates a Word Wall, they have the ability to read the ancient carvings. Reading a wall will highlight a particular word in the paragraph - a Word of Power. Once a Word of Power has been learned from a wall, a Dragon Soul is required to unlock it and turn it into a Dragon Shout.
Most Word Walls, with the exception of the word walls in Shearpoint and Vahlok's Tomb , only reveal one Word of Power. In order to learn a complete shout, the Dragonborn is required to learn all three words of a shout.
When in close proximity to a Word Wall, Nordic music and chanting can be heard and will increase in volume the closer the Dragonborn gets to it.
Word Walls, whether inside Nordic tombs, Dragon Lairs or the like, should not be approached lightly, as they are nearly always guarded, with Dragons, Draugr and even Dragon Priests. Some word walls, such as Shearpoint, Arcwind Point and Saering's Watch, are particularly formidable, guarded by a combination of a Dragon and Draugr, with Shearpoint, for example, guarded by a Dragon and the Dragon Priest Krosis. It should be noted that not all word walls are guarded by Dragons or the undead, for example Sunderstone Gorge is inhabited by levelled mages, whilst Dead Crone Rock and Lost Valley Redoubt are populated by Forsworn and Hagravens, all of which are formidable enemies. If word walls are visited prior to the completion of Dragon Rising, then a dragon will not be present, but other enemies will be.
==Dragon script==
The ancient carvings on Word Walls can vary, and are dependent upon what Words of Power the Dragonborn already knows at the time of the encounter with the wall.
For example, if the Dragonborn were to learn the first Word of Power for Animal Allegiance from Ancient's Ascent, then the wall would display the first carving in the table below. However, if the Dragonborn was to learn the first word from Angarvunde, then the first carving would be displayed in that location instead.
If the Dragonborn was to later visit Ancient's Ascent to learn the second word, the carving would be the second carving in the table as the first word has already been learned.
==Translations==
The following are translationsThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Guide and locations of all known Word Walls found throughout Skyrim. It should be noted that some of the word walls require the Dragonborn to be on a quest to reach them.
===Animal Allegiance===
===Aura Whisper===
===Battle Fury ===
===Become Ethereal===
===Bend Will ===
===Cyclone ===
===Disarm===
===Dismay===
===Dragon Aspect ===
===Drain Vitality ===
===Elemental Fury===
===Fire Breath===
===Frost Breath===
===Ice Form===
===Kyne's Peace===
===Marked for Death===
===Slow Time===
===Storm Call===
===Throw Voice===
===Unrelenting Force===
===Whirlwind Sprint===
==Quests==
*Demonstrating a shout in populated areas can result in a courier delivering a Letter from a Friend. This note starts a quest to find a source of power which provides locations to an undiscovered word wall.
*The Dragonborn may speak to Arngeir in High Hrothgar about Words of Power to start a similar quest.
==Gallery==
Bleak Falls Barrow Word Wall.jpg|Concept art of the Word Wall in Bleak Falls Barrow.
Dragon Word Wall 2.jpg|Word Wall concept art.
Dragon Word Wall 3.jpg|Word Wall concept art.
World wall concept art.jpg|World Wall concept art.
World wall concept art2.jpg|World Wall concept art.
==Trivia==
*A Word Wall can be found in Sovngarde, though it is blocked.
**Another Word Wall can be found in the Soul Cairn. Like the one in Sovngarde, it is not possible to interact with it. 
==See also==
*The Hoar Father
==Appearances==
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==Notes==
==References==
es:Muro de poder (Skyrim)
ja:Word Wall
pl:Ściana z Krzykami
ru:Стена Слов (объект)
Category:Skyrim: Locations
Category:Skyrim: Unmarked Locations
Category:Lore: Skyrim Locations
Category:Culture of Skyrim