Where is Hjalti’s Sword?
Hjalti’s Sword is a special ancient Nord Sword and a quest item that can only be obtained by completing the quest “The Ghost of Old Hroldan”. To find Hjalti’s Sword, you need to speak to the Ghost of Old Hroldan, which has been haunting Old Hroldan Inn, just southeast of Markarth.
Understanding Hjalti’s Sword and Its Significance
To fully comprehend the significance of Hjalti’s Sword, it’s essential to delve into the lore and the quest associated with it. The sword is directly linked to Tiber Septim, a Dragonborn and the first Emperor of the Septim Empire, highlighting its historical and mythical importance in the Skyrim universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find Hjalti?
You can find Hjalti the Stolid by accessing Hvitserkr’s Berserker Gravestone, which is located along the sandy dunes and rocky borders in the southwest of Alfheim’s Forbidden Sands.
2. How do I start the Ghost of Old Hroldan quest?
The Ghost of Old Hroldan appears when you rent and sleep in Tiber Septim’s room at Old Hroldan Inn.
3. Where can I find Old Hroldan Inn?
Old Hroldan Inn is located in Central/Western Skyrim, found by traveling east of Markarth.
4. Who do I give Hjalti’s Sword to?
Once you have Hjalti’s Sword, return to Old Hroldan Inn and present the sword to the Ghost of Old Hroldan.
5. What rewards do I get from the Hjalti’s Sword quest?
The rewards include a one-point bonus to your One-handed and Block skills and the honor of becoming the ghost’s ‘sworn brother’.
6. Where is Karthwasten in Skyrim?
Karthwasten is located in The Reach and can be found by traveling north-east of Markarth.
7. Was Tiber Septim a Dragonborn?
Yes, Tiber Septim, also known as Talos, was a Dragonborn and the first Emperor of the Septim Empire.
8. Why is the Grand Staff of Charming a quest item?
It’s a quest item for Onmund’s Request, where you need to retrieve it for Enthir.
9. How do you start the Blades quest?
The quest starts by talking to Delphine about the need for more Blades recruits.
10. How do you fight Hjalti the Stolid?
Hjalti the Stolid can perform an unblockable area of effect attack, so players must dodge at the right moment to avoid damage.
11. How do you beat Hjalti the Stolid?
The key to beating Hjalti is not to give her a lot of distance, as she uses projectiles, and to deflect or dodge them back at her.
12. Can Serana become a Blade?
No, Serana and those from the Dark Brotherhood cannot join the Blades.
13. Do the Blades serve the Dragonborn?
Originally, the Blades were meant to exterminate dragons, but they began serving Dragonborns due to their unique gifts.
14. What are the Greybeards saying?
The Greybeards confer recognition unto the Dragonborn with a special phrase when they return to High Hrothgar.
15. Should I give the staff to Malur Seloth?
Yes, delivering the staff to Malur Seloth completes a miscellaneous task and rewards you with an increase in Speech.