Skyrim:Dwemer

A Dwarven ghost

The Dwemer (called Dwarves by men) are an extinct race of elves known for their technologically advanced society. Dwarven society began in Morrowind and spread to Skyrim, Solstheim, Hammerfell, and beyond. They disappeared suddenly in 1E 700, leaving behind Dwarven ruins inhabited by their still-functioning automatons.

For more information, see the lore article.

Only one Dwemer appears in Skyrim, added by the Ghosts of the Tribunal Creation: the briefly-seen Ghost encountered within Fahlbtharz Forge on Solstheim. Technically this ghost's race is Dark Elf, as the Dwemer do not exist as a distinct race in Skyrim.

Related Quests

Ancient TechnologyDG: Retrieve Dwemer schematics to improve technology for the Dawnguard. (radiant) Arniel's Endeavor: Uncover an ancient Dwemer secret. (radiant) Beneath Bronze WatersCC: Investigate the waters outside Bronze Water Cave. Blindsighted: Stop Mercer Frey. Discerning the Transmundane: Uncover the secrets of the mysterious Dwemer lockbox. The Dwarven CrownCC: Gather all the components of a powerful Dwarven Crown from within a forgotten Dwarven ruin. The Dwarven HorseCC: Reassemble an ancient Dwarven vamidium. Elder Knowledge: Recover an Elder Scroll to learn an Ancient Secret. Fan FavoriteCC: Track down a fugitive Arena combatant. Forgotten SeasonsCC: Shut down a malfunctioning Dwarven weather machine. Ghosts of the TribunalCC: Decide the fate of a heretical cult. Hrodulf's MadnessDB: Uncover the secret of Hrodulf's House. The Kagrumez GauntletDB: Survive the Kagrumez trials to claim a unique prize.

Legends LostCC: Track down Kagrenac's missing Tools. The Lost Expedition: Recover the journals from the expedition in Nchuand-Zel. Lost to the AgesDG: Search for the Dwemer's Aetherium Forge. Mightier than the SwordCC: Track down some Dwarven loot and beat the competition. My Pet MudcrabCC: Buy a Dwarven Mudcrab. The Only Cure: Slay an apostate worshipper for the Daedra Lord Peryite. The Path of KnowledgeDB: Discover the locations of the Black Books in order to stop Miraak. Revealing the Unseen: Learn the location of the Staff of Magnus. The Sanctuary and the ManufactoryCC: Repair a Dwarven ruin and make yourself at home. Stealer of SoulsCC: Learn how to craft Soul Stealer Arrows. TrueflameCC: Restore power to the Dwarven Forge in Fahlbtharz to restore a powerful artifact. Unfathomable Depths: Uncover the memories of the Dwemer.

Notes

• There are only a few NPCs who wear full sets of Dwarven armor. Two Bodyguards are found which wear full armor, but unmasking them reveals them to actually be Nords.