

Then turn east toward the lake and follow the shore a short distance until you see a path that heads uphill. You can also reach these veins by exiting the fort through the log wall to the north. Access through the prison basement, across the small pond in the basement and then continue across the lake outside. 3 veins in Lost Prospect Mine, east of Riften, north of the mountains.4 veins at Darkshade, three inside and one just outside the entrance.3 ore pieces and 4 ingots (2 of which are hidden in a cart). 17 veins in Kolskeggr Mine, south of the Lover Stone near Markarth.


Gold Ore can be purchased from Blacksmith merchants, found as loot, or mined: Each vein, when mined, has a chance to produce a precious gem, like all other ore veins. Gold Ore Veins are mined with a pickaxe to obtain Gold Ore. Gold Ores may be transmuted from iron and silver ore using the Transmute Mineral Ore Alteration spell. Its primary use is making expensive jewelry. It is not possible to make armor or weapons from it, although one can use it to improve the dragon priest mask Konahrik.
