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Riverwood

Riverwood is a medium-sized town south of Whiterun, and north of Helgen. It is located at the foot of the Throat of the World, on the banks of the White River.

It is the town closest to where you start in Skyrim and has some basic facilities available, including a sawmill where you can work for money, a blacksmith, Riverwood Trader and a small tavern named the Sleeping Giant Inn.

Riverwood is a good town to get your character started. With the work available, you can earn a decent amount of coin in a short amount of time.

Whiterun Guards appear after Before the Storm is completed.

* Appears only if he was followed during Unbound.

† Leaves once Alduin's Wall is begun. Orgnar becomes innkeeper.

‡ Only becomes a merchant if Lucan Valerius is killed.

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According to The Art of Skyrim , Riverwood was the prototype for the towns in the game. It was the first area built to completion in Skyrim.

, Riverwood was the prototype for the towns in the game. It was the first area built to completion in Skyrim. Across the main bridge to Riverwood seems to be a duplicated bird sound effect placed in one spot near a tree. On further inspection, you'll find what looks like four red winged blackbird models stacked on top of each other, stuck inside the tree.

If Stump follows some of the children up onto the lookout post on the edge of town, he may get wedged into the barriers because he is too big.

Across the river, directly west of the mill, is the treasure chest for Treasure Map I, assuming you have the map.

After completing A Chance Arrangement, there is a 20% chance of encountering a thief who is trying to break into Riverwood Trader.

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