Bthardamz-can't find a key- how to get in please?

[Tyro]

Also tried blasting the vine blocked door

[DJ Kamidere]

You'll want to go to Pyrite's Shrine east of Bthardamz and talk to the Khajiit there in order to begin the quest that takes place in Bthardamz; there's no other way inside if you haven't yet started Pyrite's quest... assuming you don't use console commands to get in, but that might mess up the whole quest.

Oh, and make sure you bring a sword or a bow; a pure mage character may have a bit of a difficult time at the very end of the Dwarven ruin if they rely only on magic...

[Tyro]

Thanks very much. I would never have guessed that as the solution!

[DJ Kamidere]

Lol, if only Bethesda could've made a few things a bit clearer with quest-essential locations, but I suppose a lack of clairvoyance adds to the excitement of exploration, doesn't it?

[Tyro]

um, well, I suppose so!

[Tyro]

Exactly how far east is this shrine?!! Walked for miles!