The Gray Host, also called the Verkarth Vampires, are a group of ancient vampires, werewolves, and other abominations. In the base game, they can appear as the final wave of enemies at Dark Anchors, where they are led by King Styriche of Verkarth. Accompanying Syriche is Fangaril, an undead werewolf summoned from deep beneath Cyrodiil, and Zayzahad, a powerful werebat.
They can be once again be encountered in DLC and Chapter content as the main antagonists of the Dark Heart of Skyrim-themed content. This new Gray Host resents King Styriche for damning them to Coldharbour, and instead follow Rada al-Saran. Members can be found during Harrowstorm activities, where their souls are being pulled from Coldharbour and freed back into Nirn. They are allied with the Icereach Coven and the Draugrkin.
For more information, see the main lore article.
MembersEdit
LocationsEdit
- Blackreach: Mzark Cavern — A small section of the larger Blackreach cavern system, located beneath Eastmarch.
- Dark Anchors (map)
- Grayhome — A frozen island with an ornate castle, formerly occupied by the Gray Host. (map)
Greymoor Keep
— A massive fortress and home of the Gray Host. (map)- Midland Camp — An encampment in Hjaalmarch Hold of Western Skyrim, located west of Morthal.
- Palace of Kings — The seat of power for High King Jorunn, ruler of Eastern Skyrim and leader of the Ebonheart Pact. (map)
- Riften Ratway — A sewer beneath Riften that has become a den for thieves and criminals. (map)
- Tzinghalis's Tower — A repurposed Dwemer ruin in the Lightless Hollow cavern. (map)
AchievementsEdit
There are several achievements associated with these creatures:
| Achievement | Points | Description | |
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Verkarth Vampire Destroyer | 10 | Defeat King Styriche of Verkarth and his companions, Fangaril and Zayzahad, at a Dark Anchor. |
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General Executioner | 50 | Destroy all of Molag Bal's generals that appear at the Dark Anchors. |
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Harrowstorm Defense Breaker | 10 | Defeat a Gray Host Vampire Lord, a Harrowstorm Titan, and a Harrowing Reaper while they defend a harrowstorm. |
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Saint Pelin's Avenger | 10 | Kill 100 Gray Host enemies in the Reach. |
See AlsoEdit
Other antagonistic cults tied to main story arc questlines and world events include: