Ultimate Khenarthi’s Roost Zone Guide

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Khenarthi’s Roost Area Description

This island off the south coast of Elsweyr is named after the Khajiiti goddess of weather and the sky, who is usually represented as a great hawk. She finds many worshipers among the cat-folk’s sailors and farmers, especially those who grow moon-sugar cane.

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What Is A Wayshrine?

Wayshrines are shrines that were built to honor the Divines by being a safe haven point where players can revive if you die while adventuring in Tamriel.  Once you visit a wayshrine, it becomes available on your map for you to use to fast travel at no cost.  You can also travel to any unlocked wayshrine from anywhere in Tamriel for a price paid in gold.  This price reduces with time and also can be reduced by champion point allocations.  Each zone begins with one available wayshrine.

On your map, wayshrines will appear with a blackened wayshrine icon when you are close to its location.  Once the wayshrine has been visited, the icon turns white.

ESO Khenarthi's Roost Wayshrine Location Map

Khenarthi’s Roost Wayshrine Locations

  • Khenarthi’s Roost Wayshrine
  • Mistral Wayshrine

What Is A Skyshard?

Skyshards are glowing crystals that provide you with 1/3 of a skill point.  Collecting 3 skyshards grants you 1 skill point which can then be used for abilities and/or passives.  High Isle and Amenos offers 18 total skyshards. 

On your map, skyshard will appear with a blackened skyshard icon when you are close to its location.  Once the skyshard has been collected, the icon turns white but then disappears from your map.

Once you collect all the skyshard from the zone, you will earn the Khenarthi’s Roost Skyshard Hunter achievement.

ESO Khenarthi's Roost Skyshard Location Map

Khenarthi’s Roost Skyshard Locations

There are a total of 6 Skyshards in Khenarthi’s Roost.

Skyshard #1 – upstairs in the tower

Skyshard #2 – behind the top level of the temple on a table

Skyshard #3 – on an island amongst some rocks

Skyshard #4 – next to a wall

Skyshard #5 – behind the building on the cliff edge

Skyshard #6 – beside the cave entrance next to the cliff

What Is A Treasure Map?

Treasure Maps are rewards that show the location of special chests that can only be seen when you have the map in your inventory.  You must travel to the specific location, dig the dirt mound, and then a chest will appear for you.

Treasure Map locations do NOT appear on your map.  You can slot the maps for quick access to compare your location.  

This map uses the chest icon to denote the location.

ESO Khenarthi's Roost Treasure Location Map

Khenarthi’s Roost Treasure Map Locations

  • Treasure Map I – next to the rock spire and a tree missing its top half
  • Treasure Map II – surrounded by 3 trees
  • Treasure Map III – on top of the hill next to a small fern
  • Treasure Map IV – next to the steps of the ruins
  • Treasure Map CE I – by the water’s edge
  • Treasure Map CE II – on the small island

Khenarthi’s Roost Summary

Khenarthi’s Roost, a tropical island paradise in The Elder Scrolls Online, serves as the starting zone for the Aldmeri Dominion, nestled off the southern coast of Elsweyr in the shimmering waters of the Topal Sea. This lush, sun-soaked isle is a vibrant blend of sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and dense jungles, with the bustling port town of Mistral acting as its lively hub. Home to the Khajiit, the island thrums with maritime trade, colorful festivals, and a hint of roguish charm, as sailors, merchants, and smugglers mingle under the watchful gaze of Khenarthi, the Khajiiti wind goddess. Yet beneath its idyllic surface, the island harbors dangers, from hostile pirates and sea vipers to restless spirits haunting ancient ruins like the Temple of the Mourning Springs.
 
Players stepping onto Khenarthi’s Roost are greeted with a vibrant introduction to Tamriel, where the salty breeze and rhythmic tides set the stage for adventure.  The zone’s main storyline immerses players in a tale of diplomacy and deception, as the Aldmeri Dominion seeks to secure the island’s loyalty amidst tensions with the local Maormer, a seafaring elven race with their own ambitions. Quests guide players through efforts to forge alliances, uncover a sinister plot threatening Mistral, and restore balance to sacred sites, all while navigating the cultural nuances of the Khajiit.
 
Side quests delve into the island’s spiritual lore, from aiding moon-priests to confronting the legacy of a tragic storm, offering a rich glimpse into Khajiiti traditions and the island’s turbulent history.  Designed for new players, Khenarthi’s Roost balances accessibility with depth, its compact size brimming with charm and intrigue, making it a perfect launchpad for the Dominion’s broader narrative of unity and conquest in a land where beauty and danger sail hand in hand.

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