Crystaldrift Cave

Crystaldrift Cave is a cave south of Riften, bordering the mountain ranges of the Rift.
==Background==
This simple one room cave was once home to the adventurer Gadnor who now lies dead in the center on a raised rock outcropping. Enemies in the cave include wolves, skeevers, trolls, bears and frostbite spiders. It is possible at higher levels to encounter trolls, bears and frostbite spiders all fighting each other inside the cave.
A Shrine of Kynareth is inside in addition to Gadnor's Staff of Charming, lying next to Gadnor himself on top of the stone in the center of the room.
Possible location of a random event is in front of the cave.
==Notable items==
*Gadnor's Staff of Charming
*Moonstone ore vein on the left side of the south wall of the room (up on the ledge).
*Iron ore vein to the left of the tiny pool
*Chest hidden behind the fire containing leveled loot.
*An abundance of grilled leeks
*Gadnor is carrying the skill book Mystery of Talara, Book II.
==Quests==
*Possible location for "Animal Extermination"
*Possible location for helping and recruiting Gunmar for the Dawnguard
==Facilities==
*Cooking Pot
*Shrine of Kynareth
==Appearances==
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de:Kristallstollenhöhle
es:Cueva de la Deriva del Cristal
it:Caverna di Crystaldrift
ru:Кристаллическая пещера
Category:Skyrim: The Rift Locations
Category:Skyrim: Moonstone Ore Vein Locations
Category:Skyrim: Iron Ore Vein Locations