Find out how to defeat Alduin
What a mortal perceives of Sovngarde is, at first, a path into the Shadowed Vale. On the horizon, Shor's massive Hall of Valor looms. The path and the vale are surrounded by impassable mountains, while the hall demarcates this tangible world from the infinity lying beyond.

Descending the path, you can already hear the black dragon's roaring from afar. Dense mist drifts through the valley - Alduin's soul snare. He hunts the lost souls trapped in this ghostly vale. He devours those who wander off the path and lose themselves in the fog. Now and then, you encounter such a frightened soul, like a Stormcloak soldier asking for directions to Shor's hall. All these lost individuals speak of the horror lurking within the mist. All courage seems in vain against the danger guarding the path. There is no escape. Bravery is useless. You must be careful - the World-Eater waits in the fog.

To avoid wandering off the path yourself, you can cast "Clear Skies", causing the fog to dissipate for a short time. The path then splits, but both trails end at a bridge made of whalebone that spans a chasm and leads to Shor's hall.

Gain admittance to the Hall of Valor
In front of the bridge, you are halted by Tsun , the divine Shield-Thane of Shor who was slain by Elves. He asks by what right you demand entry. Depending on your progress and achievements throughout the entire game, you have several dialogue options, but one is always present: the birthright of the Dragonborn. Yet, by Shor's command, no one may cross the bridge until Tsun has deemed them worthy. You must prove your worth to Tsun in combat. His strikes with the two-handed battleaxe are powerful. If you are not well-protected, you should block them or dodge. Once his health drops to half, he halts the battle with respect and grants you admittance.

Speak with the heroes of Sovngarde
Upon entering the Hall of Valor, you are greeted as the Dragonborn by the legendary Ysgramor. He mentions that for a long time, no one has passed through those doors because Alduin set up his soul snare. Understandably, everyone wanted to rush out, but Shor commanded them to sheathe their swords and remain inside. However, three of them have been waiting for the player to fight the enemy.

Before pursuing your destiny as a dragon slayer, you can look around the mythical and venerable hall complex. It is just as described in lore and ancient songs: the fallen Nord heroes feast, eat, drink, and compete in never-ending contests of strength and agility. Here, they sit together in the golden halls and share tales of glorious battles. Time has no meaning here, the mead flows eternally, and there are enough pretty girls for everyone (the last part is not implemented in the game).

If you take a little time, you can encounter other significant historical figures besides Ysgramor, such as:

• Jurgen Windcaller - Founder of the Way of the Voice and creator of High Hrothgar.
• Olaf One-Eye - King and vanquisher of the dragon Numinex. If you have completed the bard quest "Tending the Flames", he will share his thoughts on the matter and on Svaknir (whom you can encounter outside in the valley).
• Ulfgar the Unending - One of the Five Hundred Companions, who spent millennia trying to find his way here.
• Erlendr, Nikulas und Hunroor - Betrayed friends of Ulfgar the Unending.
• Another Dragonborn can also be found among the revelers.

Finally, the three heroes you already witnessed in the vision at the time-wound are also present: Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, who was slain by Alduin, Felldir the Old, and Hakon One-Eye. As soon as you join them, Gormlaith can hardly contain herself and wants to head out immediately to slaughter Alduin. However, Felldir advises against blindly rushing into battle. He explains that the mist is Alduin's shield and cloak - we must combine our voices, blow away the mist, and force Alduin to fight. Hakon agrees, and Gormlaith is the first to charge ahead. Before you leave the hall, the quest ends at this point. The next one starts automatically.