Bloodmoon:Creatures

Creatures on Solstheim are highly adapted to the bitter conditions; many of them are immune to cold. They are generally stronger than the wildlife in Morrowind, higher in level and have more sophisticated abilities and tactics. See also undead for the more unnatural creatures encountered on the island.

BearsEdit

Grizzly BearEdit

Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear, standing

"Bears are but one of the sacred creatures the All-Maker has blessed us with. They embody the warrior's strength, and some of the Skaal can even summon them to fight by their sides." — A Skaal

Description: This dark red furred bear is the weakest to be found on Solstheim, but is nevertheless an impressive creature, much larger than the average adventurer, especially when standing up on its rear feet.
Found: All over Solstheim in the woods as well as in some ice caves.

Creature	Drops						Attacks	Soul
Grizzly Bear BM_bear_black	Bear Pelt	150	1−5	-	-	-	9−18 pts melee	100 (Common)
Grizzly Bear (Created by the Summon Bear spell)	Bear Pelt	200					10−30 pts melee Regenerate ability - Restore Health 1-5pts
Grizzly Bear BM_bear_black_fat (Legge)	Ring of Wizard's Fire Bear Pelt 2 × Human Flesh	200					10−30 pts melee Drain Health 16-35 pts on Target (ring)
Grizzly Bear BM_bear_black_Claw_UNIQ (Has a 10 percent chance of being summoned when resting while the Totem of Claw and Fang is in the player's Inventory)	nothing	50	-				1−5 pts melee	50 (Lesser)

Plague BearEdit

Plague Bear

Plague Bear, standing

"Lots of them around this island. Some of them are pretty nasty, even diseased. Doesn't pay to mess with them, though their pelts can be valuable, I hear." — A guard at Fort Frostmoth

Description: Of similar size to the grizzly bear, this beast is more resistant against the surrounding nature than its cousin, and known to carry diseases.
Found: All over Solstheim.

Creature	Drops						Attacks	Soul
Plague Bear BM_bear_brown	Bear Pelt	180	1-5	-	-	50	10−22 pts melee Resist Paralysis - Resist Paralysis 50 pts for 30 secs on Self Ataxia disease - Drain Strength 10 pts on Self, Drain Agility 10 pts on Self	100 (Common)

Snow BearEdit

Snow Bear

Snow Bear, standing

"They're big, and deadly! Their claws and teeth can freeze the flesh of an enemy." — A drunkard at the mead-hall in Thirsk.

Description: This magnificent beast can only be found in a few locations on Solstheim. It is perfectly adapted to its cold habitat and must be feared for its brutal attacks.
Found: Five locations in the Hirstaang Forest (map):

In the snow-covered ground that runs southeast from the Sun Stone
Same area as above, but further southeast
At the southern tip of the large area of snow-covered ground, west of Fort Frostmoth
Same area as above, at a small round patch of snow a little further west, near the stone arch
At the edge of the snowy area west of Raven Rock

Creature	Drops						Attacks	Soul
Snow Bear BM_bear_snow_unique (Hirstaang Forest, 4 locations)	Snow Bear Pelt	300	-	−50	20	-	20−50 pts melee Frostbite - Frost Damage 15-30 pts on Touch	50 (Lesser)
Spirit Bear BM_bear_SPR_UNIQUE (Lake Fjalding during The Ristaag or Disrupt the Skaal Hunt)	Heart of the Spirit Bear	750	-	-	-	-	20−50 pts melee
The Good Beast BM_bear_be_UNIQUE (Involved in The Ritual of Beasts)	Chitin Arrow	900	5	-	-	-	10−40 pts melee

GrahlEdit

Grahl

"I have heard them called that. We do not know what they really are. Perhaps an evil spirit, perhaps a great beast. Whatever they are, they are dangerous. Their claws and tusks rend armor and tear flesh. They will attack alone or in packs. Take care when they are near." — A Skaal

Description: A strange huge creature that lives underground. Little is known about it.
Found: Occasionally found in some ice caves.

Creature	Drops						Attacks	Soul
Fearsome Grahl BM_ice_troll_tough (Fjell)	Grahl Eyeball 0-1 Gold	50	–	–	–	–	15−30 pts melee Icy Blood ability - Restore Health 5 pts on Self ^{[nb 1]}	50 (Lesser)
Grahl ^{[nb 2]} BM_ice_troll	Nothing	500					30−75 pts melee Icy Blood ability - Restore Health 5 pts on Self ^{[nb 1]}	100 (Common)
Lightkeeper Grahl BM_ice_troll_sun (Halls of Penumbra during The Ritual of the Sun)	Flaming Eye of the Lightkeeper	700					40−95 pts melee Icy Blood ability - Restore Health 5 pts on Self ^{[nb 1]}	100 (Common)
Deadly Grahl BM_icetroll_FG_Uni (Castle Karstaag, Caverns of Karstaag)	Grahl Eyeball	600	100	100	100	100	20−50 pts melee Regenerate ability - Restore Health 1-5 pts on Self	300 (Grand)

NotesEdit

^1This ability is turned off if the Grahl is receiving Fire Damage.
^2Strangely, this variant of Grahl doesn't appear anywhere in-game.^{[verification needed]}

HorkersEdit

Horker in its habitat

The Swimmer

"Another of the All-Maker's wondrous creations. These creatures provide a great deal for our people. They are strong swimmers and fierce fighters, on land and in the sea." — A Skaal

Description: A peaceful sea animal that is typical for the seaside of Solstheim. However, it will turn hostile if you get too close and will chase you even onto land.
Found: Common at the northern seaside, in the rivers and the lakes.

Creature	Drops			Attacks	Soul
Horker BM_horker	Horker Tusk	100	100	1−12 pts melee	80 (Common)
Horker BM_horker_large		100	100	5−12 pts melee	80 (Common)
The Swimmer BM_horker_swim_UNIQUE (Island off-shore from Moesring Mountains during The Ritual of Water)		500	-	10−50 pts melee	50 (Lesser)
Horker BM_horker_dead These begin showing up in Moesring Mountains and Felsaad Coast regions during The Ristaag or Disrupt the Skaal Hunt quests		0	-	none (already dead)	0 (None)

RieklingsEdit

Riekling (with background area)

Riekling Raider (a Riekling riding a Tusked Bristleback)

"Foul creatures. Some call them the Falmer, claim they are related to the other elves. This I do not know, but they are vile. Some are intelligent enough to speak, but they speak only nonsense." — A Skaal

Description: These little creatures reside in the coldest region of Solstheim and are often met in packs of five or more. While one is easy to fend off, a group can be a deadly threat. The Raider in particular is dangerous because it possesses a reflect ability and tends to be found in large groups.
Found: Common in the colder northern and northwestern region of Solstheim.

Creature	Drops					Attacks	Soul
Riekling BM_riekling	Riekling Blade Riekling Shield Random Loot	100	100	-	-	1-5 pts melee plus weapon	100 (Common)
Riekling BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE1 BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE2 BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE3 BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE4 BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE5 (Attacking The Good Beast during The Ritual of Beasts)	Rusted Riekling Blade Riekling Shield	100	-
Dulk BM_riekling_Dulk_UNIQUE (Castle Karstaag, Throne Room)	Riekling Blade Riekling Shield	200
Krish BM_riekling_Krish_UNIQU (Castle Karstaag, Caverns of Karstaag)	Riekling Blade Riekling Shield
Riekling BM_riekling_be_UNIQUE (nowhere?)	Riekling Shield
Riekling Boarmaster BM_riekling_boarmaster (Frossel)	Nordic Silver Axe Riekling Shield Random Loot	250	100
Riekling BM_riekling_st_UNIQUE (Isinfier Plains during The Ritual of Trees)	Riekling Shield Strange Seeds	300	-			1-5 pts melee	50 (Lesser)
Riekling Raider** BM_riekling_mounted	Bristleback Leather Riekling Lance Riekling Shield Random Loot	400	100	100	60	8-35 pts melee (Lance is not actually used; only appears after death) Regenerate - Restore Health 1-5 pts for 20 secs on Self	150 (Greater)

** While the Riekling Raider may appear to be two creatures, a Riekling mounted on a Tusked Bristleback, they are for all practical purposes one creature. The rider can never be separated from his mount, even in death.

SpriggansEdit

Spriggan

"The tree spirits of this island. When the All-Maker breathed life into the creatures of the land, his Breath blew through the trees as well. Some of these trees kept a part of this life, and these are the spriggans you see today." — A Skaal

Description: These spirits of the icy forest are like the local trees: strong and resistant. Protecting the woods against intruders, they fight anyone coming near and are feared greatly because they cannot be killed easily.
Found: Common in the greener southern region of Solstheim.

Creature	Drops								Attacks	Soul
Spriggan BM_spriggan_co1, BM_spriggan_co2, BM_spriggan_co3, BM_spriggan_co4 In and around Raven Rock during the Razing the Forest quest	Ripened Belladonna Berries Heartwood (rarely)	200*	1−5	−50 −50 50	- - 100	- 100 200	- - 100	- 100 200	40−70 pts melee	350 (Grand)
Spriggan BM_spriggan	Ripened Belladonna Berries Heartwood (rarely)		1−5	−50 −50 50	- - 100	- 100 200	- - 100	- 100 200	12−44 pts melee
Spriggan BM_spriggan_st_UNIQUE (Five of them in the Isinfier Plains during The Ritual of Trees)	nothing		-	- - 100	- - 100	- 100 200	- - 100	- 100 200	12−44 pts melee

A Spriggan resurrecting itself

Notes

Spriggans will self-resurrect completely the first two times you kill them. Each time, they come back bigger, and with more resistance. As a result, you can harvest three souls from them if you Soultrap them each time. This makes them the most convenient source for high-end soul gem filling for long-lasting weapon enchantments, especially if one is saving maximum-value souls (Golden Saints, Ascended Sleepers) for Constant Effect enchantments.
If you kill a spriggan once and immediately loot its body you can dispose of its corpse and it won't resurrect again, but it won't count as being killed (so don't do it during a quest where you have to kill spriggans). It does not appear possible to loot a spriggan corpse between its second and third lives, as it starts to self-resurrect without any delay.

Tusked BristlebacksEdit

Tusked Bristleback

"The Tusked Bristleback is a mystery to us. It is a natural being, created by the All-Maker, but it is a cruel and vicious animal. The Rieklings use them as mounts, and have bred the creatures to be even more warlike and dangerous." — A Skaal

Description: The wild pig can be found in the coldest regions of Solstheim. Aggressive and mean, resistant against most influences and a fierce fighter too. Often comes in packs and should be avoided.
Found: Common in the colder northern and northwestern region of Solstheim.

Creature	Drops					Attacks	Soul
Tusked Bristleback BM_frost_boar	Bristleback Leather	200	100	100	100	8−33 pts melee	150 (Greater)

WolvesEdit

WolfEdit

Wolf	A typical wolf pack approaching

"Wolves are one of the most blessed of the All-Maker's creations. They are fast and agile, and they are careful and clever hunters." — A Skaal

Description: Next to the plague wolf the most common animal on Solstheim and they often travel in packs.
Found: Common all over Solstheim apart from the coldest northern region.

Creature	Drops					Attacks	Soul
Wolf BM_wolf_grey_lvl_1	Wolf Pelt	40	-	-	-	1−8 pts melee	50 (Lesser)
Wolf BM_wolf_grey		60				1−15 pts melee
Wolf BM_wolf_hroldar (Pets of Hroldar the Strange)						5−20 pts melee
Wolf BM_wolf_grey_summon (Created by the Call Wolf spell)						5−20 pts melee
Caenlorn Wolf BM_wolf_caenlorn1, BM_wolf_caenlorn2 (Appear in Skaal Village to kill Rigmor Halfhand during The Skaal Test of Wisdom quest)	nothing	800				40-60 pts melee	100 (Common)
Caenlorn Wolf BM_wolf_caenlorn3 (Appears in Skaal Village to kill Rigmor Halfhand during The Skaal Test of Wisdom quest)	nothing	800				40-60 pts melee	50 (Lesser)

Plague WolfEdit

Plague Wolf

"They're all over this island. Some travel in packs, which makes them especially dangerous. I've heard some carry disease, as well." — A guard at Fort Frostmoth

Description: This natural hunter likes to attack in packs, surrounding the prey. These creatures can spread diseases and should be treated carefully.
Found: Common all over Solstheim apart from the coldest northern region.

Creature	Drops					Attacks	Soul
Plague Wolf BM_wolf_red	Wolf Pelt	120	-	-	50	7−12 pts melee Resist Paralysis * - Resist Paralysis 50 pts for 30 secs on Self Yellow Tick disease - Drain Strength 10 pts on Self, Drain Speed 10 pts on Self	50 (Lesser)

* It's likely the plague wolf was given this spell by mistake instead of the Resist Paralysis ability, since the wolf does not have enough magicka for this or even the ability to cast spells.

Snow WolfEdit

Snow Wolf

"Funny you should mention it. I'd swear I saw one the other day. But maybe it was just my eyes playing tricks on me. All this snow all the time, and you're bound to start thinking you're seeing things in it." — A Miner at Raven Rock

Description: This rare creature is the toughest of its kind and often sought after because of its fur.
Found: Five locations in and near the Moesring Mountains (map):

The narrow passage through the Moesring Mountains that leads from the Harstrad River toward Hrothmund's Barrow, located in the northwestern corner of the island.
Outside of Hrothmund's Barrow.
Near Captain Roberto Jodoin amid the wreckage of the Dwemer Airship, in the Isinfier Plains.
Just a little southwest of the airship.
Southwest of the Water Stone.

Creature	Drops					Attacks	Soul
Snow Wolf BM_wolf_snow_unique	Snow Wolf Pelts	200	−50	20	-	10−30 pts melee Frostbite - Frost Damage 15-30 pts on Touch	50 (Lesser)

SpecialEdit

Ettiene of Glenmoril WyrdEdit

A mysterious large raven

"%PCName, did you hear about the raven at the Altar of Thrond? It's enormous! They're saying it's a sign that the Witches have come to Solstheim..." — Odd Rumor by Helena

Description: This strangely large raven appears at a certain time on Solstheim.
Found: At the Altar of Thrond.

Creature	Drops		Attacks	Soul
Ettiene of Glenmoril Wyrd glenmoril_raven glenmoril_raven_cave	Rat Meat	10000	4−12 pts melee Black-Heart Blight blight disease - Drain Strength 20-40 pts on Self, Drain Endurance 20-40 pts on Self	10 (Petty)

Notes

Ettiene is normally found as an Imperial woman.

HircineEdit

Hircine's Aspect of Guile

Hircine's Aspect of Speed

Hircine's Aspect of Strength

"You are now irrevocably involved in the Bloodmoon Prophecy and it's a fight for survival." — Korst Wind-Eye

Description: These creatures represent the Daedric Prince Hircine during his hunt on the mortal plane.
Found: Mortrag Glacier, Huntsman's Hall

Creature	Drops									Attacks	Soul
Hircine* BM_hircine BM_hircine2	nothing	50	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1-5 pts melee	50 (Lesser)
Hircine's Aspect of Guile BM_hircine_huntaspect	Spear of the Hunter A Glowing Key	1850	4	75	100	50	100	100	50	85-120 pts melee plus weapon Hunter's Venom - Paralyze in 1ft for 10 secs on Touch, Burden 50 pts in 1ft for 10 secs on Touch	100 (Common)
Hircine's Aspect of Speed BM_hircine_spdaspect	Hunter's Amulet of Speed A Glowing Key	1850	5	-						80-95 pts melee Hircine Resists ability - Restore Fatigue 5 pts on Self
Hircine's Aspect of Strength BM_hircine_straspect	Hunter's Amulet of Strength A Glowing Key	2000	-	-						100-140 pts melee Hircine Resists ability - Fortify Attack 25 pts on Self

*These two versions of Hircine are seen only during cutscenes, and cannot be attacked.

KarstaagEdit

Karstaag

"I have met the master of that place, though I hope never to meet him again." — Captain Falx Carius

Description: This Frost Giant is probably the largest creature on Solstheim, and unfortunately is on the same mission as yourself.
Found: During Hircine's hunt.

Creature	Drops								Attacks	Soul
Karstaag bm_frost_giant	nothing	1500	4	100	50	100	100	50	80−125 pts melee Icy Blood ability * - Restore Health 5 pts on Self	100 (Common)

*This ability is turned off if Karstaag is receiving Fire Damage.

The UdyrfrykteEdit

The Udyrfrykte

"The Udyrfrykte? That's a children's tale, meant to scare the wee ones to get them in bed. Don't believe everything you hear." — Reinhardt Red-Spear

Description: A dreadful monster that dwells in an ice cave and has a taste for human flesh.
Found: Lair of the Udyrfrykte.

Creature	Drops							Attacks	Soul
The Udyrfrykte BM_udyrfrykte (Involved in the Massacre at the Mead hall)	Nord Leg (blunt weapon) Heart of the Udyrfrykte	1000	100	100	100	100	100	5−50 pts melee plus "weapon"	250 (Grand)

OtherEdit

These new creatures use models found without the expansion, but with different IDs.

Frost AtronachsEdit

Creature	Drops						Attacks	Soul
Dire Frost Atronach atronach_frost_BM (Caves of Fjalding, Aesliip's Lair, Caverns)	Frost Salts	250	−50	100	100	20	15−50 pts melee Frostbloom - Frost Damage 1-25 pts in 10ft for 5 secs on Target	200 (Grand)

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