Shimmermist Cave, Joe's Dungeon Guide Part 12

• Posted by Joe Lacy March 28, 2012 - 1,893 views

   Dungeon: Shimmermist Cave

  

   Set-Up:

  • Melee: Steel Battleaxe of Bitter Cold
  • Magic School: Conjuration/Restoration
  • Ranged: Orcish Bow(Fine)/Falmer Bow with Ancient Nord Arrows
  • Armor: Amulet of Kynareth(+10 Stamina), Imperial Officer's Helmet(Fine)(+24% Magicka Regen), Silve Ruby Ring(+15% Two-Handed Dmg), Steel Armor(Fine)(+24% Magicka Regen), Steel Cuffed Boots(Fine)(+15% Two-Handed Dmg), Steel Imperial Gauntlets(Fine)(+15% Two-Handed Dmg)

  • Companion: Lydia: Steel Set, Steel Battleaxe

   Level: 13 100/100/230

   First Thoughts:

  • My first quest from the companions.
  • This "dungeon" is packed with Falmer... I hate Falmer.

     Note1: Falmer can be quite difficult at lower levels, be cautious.
     Note2: Shimmermist Cave is part of a larger cave system.
     Note3: The enemies in this "dungeon" are extremely difficult at low levels.

   Play-By-Play:

  • "A group of Falmer has been causing trouble in Whiterun. I've been asked to clear out Shimmermist Cave."
  • Lydia and I exit Whiterun to an overcast Skyrim, perfect for getting me in the mood for this "dungeon."
  • We know to expect Falmer, but the numbers are unknown.
  • My horse has been gone for a few days now and we have to walk; I hope it's still alive.
  • The thunder seems to be getting louder.
  • Further down the road the ground begins to shake, and Lydia's eyes move to the sky, a dragon.
  • The beast lands in front of us, the rain dripping from its scales.
  • I dive behind a rock before the dragon can freeze me with its breath.
  • I emerge after hearing the beating of wings, but the dragon circles around to attack something; my vision is skewed by the rain.

  • Getting closer I see my horse rearing in the dragons face, is this bravery or stupidity?
  • I send an arrow flying into the dragon's side and it takes flight once again.
  • Lydia readies her sword and I summon my atronach.
  • A sabrecat has taken notice and pounces on the huge beast, but it doesn't stand a chance and is soon killed.
  • As the cat's body goes limp I watch the dragon turn and ready its frost breath, this time there's nothing to hide behind.
  • I start to run and watch  as Lydia comes to my aid, cutting into the monster's side.
  • I fly two more arrows and draw my axe; the dragon is wounded now and cannot fly.
  • With a massive blow the dragon rears its head and falls to the ground, turning to embers.
  • Lydia is amazed by the sight, I forget that she hasn't witnessed this as Faendal did.
  • After we gather ourselves I mount my horse and we ride to Shimmermist.
  • The entrance is dank and dark, but I need to prove myself to the companions.
  • Lydia and I enter and we're met with a thick blanket of fog.
  • The glowing mushrooms cause the entire area to glow; now we know how this place got its name.
  • I move cautiously forward with my bow drawn.
  • We come to a small clearing, but can hardly make out anything due to the glowing fog.
  • I see the outline of a Skeever, and I send an arrow through the mist.
  • On either side of the path there are giant waterfalls; this place is beautiful.
  • Moving through the cave I notice a tripwire near the end and quickly disarm this deadly trap.
  • Looking up at the glowing ceiling I can make out the silohette of a twisted creature, the Falmer.
  • I fire an arrow into its back, but this monster is tough.
  • As it comes down to our level, Lydia and I charge in; my axe sweeps the Falmer off its feet and I bring the blade down onto the creature's throat.

  • While exploring the room Lydia an I find a few dead bandits, a chest next to the hut, and, on the top level, a Falmer Bow.
  • The next chamber is home to another Falmer and a chest.
  • We follow the tunnel into Shimmermist Grotto.
  • This area is much like the last, but the faint hum of machinery can be heard in the distance.
  • The fog in the next room is too thick to make out any enemies; Lydia and I proceed with extreme caution.
  • As the fog clears I can see the two Falmer guarding a hut, and I send Lydia ahead as a distraction.
  • I send an arrow into the furthest and summon my atronach.
  • The smoke from their bodies now fills the room.
  • The hut contains another chest and a pile of Chaurus Eggs.
  • Lydia and I can hear the skittering of Chaurus below and we, reluctantly, move toward the sound.
  • We find a tunnel that leads to the egg chamber.
  • The Chaurus sees me before I can get in a suprize attack, but Lydia and I manage to take down the beast.
  • Two more of them come into the room, and I'm hit with they're poison, but not before I can summon my atronach.
  • Lydia goes down after I flee into the tunnel, but the atronach keeps them off of her.
  • I heal myself as best a I can and return to the fight.
  • The three Chaurus are dead and Lydia is alive.
  • We follow the cave into a large room and a pit; probably where the two Chaurus came from.
  • I find a chest at the entrance to the next tunnel.
  • The shadow of a Falmer dances across the wall in the room ahead, and we silently move closer.
  • My arrow flies into the Falmer's neck as it charges and the creature is met by the blade of my axe.
  • The setting changes from the overgrown cave to a ruin of some sort.
  • There are symbols covering the walls and broken pillars.
  • The tunnel merges into a hallway with a set of giant golden doors at the end.
  • The room appears to be at an angle and pistons line the walls, a single, glowing hut sits across the room.
  • A Falmer Gloomlurker sits at a table experimenting with something, but what catches mine and Lydia's eyes is the massive, walking machine; a Dwemer Centurion.

  • I send an arrow into the Falmer and awaken the giant Dwemer Autromaton.
  • My arrows, with the help of Lydia and my atronach make for an easy battle, but now we have the Gloomlurker to worry about.
  • The fight seems to last forever, but eventually the Falmer is nothing more than a smoking corpse.
  • Lydia and I look around the room and find another chest and a few Dwemer artifacts.
  • We move to the other side of the room and follow the tunnel back to the "waterfall room" in Shimmermist Cave.
  • My first quest for the companions is complete and Whiterun will no longer be terrorized by these creatures.

  
   Chests/Bosses:

    Chest1:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Gold(27), Potion of Healing
  • Affected: No

    Chest2:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Gold(15), Potion of Minor Stamina, Ruby, Iron Armor
  • Affected: No

    Chest3:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Orcish Arrow(8), Gold(12), Petty Soul Gem, Potion of Minor Magicka, Potion of Stamina, Dwarven Mace
  • Affected: No

    Chest4:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Gold(15)
  • Affected: No

    Chest5:

  • Difficulty: Unlocked
  • Loot: Gold(108), Iron Ore, Potion of Healing, Elven Boots
  • Affected: No

    Boss Battle:

  • Boss: Falmer Gloomlurker
  • Weapon: Sword
  • Playstyle: Battleaxe, Bow, and Conjured Atronach
  • Loot: Falmer Shield, Falmer Ear, Gold(9), Silverside Perch, Falmer Helmet, Orcish Arrow, Falmer Sword, Pickaxe
  • Affected: No

   Notable Items/Locations:

  • Raw Material: Assorted Dwemer Pieces: Smithing: Found on alter in boss room,