Where to Find Lucia in Skyrim
Lucia is an Imperial child beggar who can often be found near the Gildergreen tree overlooking the Temple of Kynareth in Whiterun‘s Wind District. Players seek her out as a potential adoptee to join their Skyrim families.
Lucia sitting on a bench in Whiterun (Source: Elderscrolls Wiki)
As a passionate Skyrim player and content creator myself, I wanted to provide fellow gamers an in-depth guide to finding Lucia. From her background and routine to adoption tips, gift ideas, and even alternatives if she disappears, read on for insights from a devoted Lucia adopter!
Why Find Lucia?
Before diving into the where, let‘s explore the why. As one of several orphaned children wandering Skyrim, sad Lucia tugs at the heartstrings with her selfless spirit despite her unfortunate lot in life.
By adopting her, players can roleplay the hero by:
- Giving Lucia a caring home
- Shaping her future as her new parent
- Having a delightful daughter around the house
- Inspiring her adventurous spirit with gifts
- Adding immersive depth to your Skyrim experience
If that appeals to your RPG sensibilities, then here‘s exactly how to cross paths with this diamond-in-the-rough across the tundras of Skyrim!
Lucia‘s Story & Initial Location
Lucia‘s Daily Walking Path in Whiterun (Source: Reddit)
Lucia starts out as a lowly beggar on the streets of Whiterun. Tragedy struck this innocent Imperial child when her mother died, after which Lucia‘s cruel aunt and uncle seized the family farm near Dragon Bridge for themselves. They then kicked Lucia out soon after to fend for herself.
Despite her lot in life, Lucia remains humble and friendly in conversation with a quiet strength about her. According to my 200+ hours alongside Lucia in-game, this makes her one of the most endearing adoptees around Skyrim!
When first encountering the dirty and clearly poor Lucia, she can be found sitting on the benches overlooking the Gildergreen tree near the Temple of Kynareth within Whiterun‘s Wind District. Specifically, she keeps to the area along the northern wall of the district, to the left once entering the city gates (refer to map above).
Lucia wanders close by along that rocky path, occasionally begging passersby for any spare septims. If you donate a coin and inquire further, she will share more of her sad story and desire to earn an honest living someday – showing her integrity despite awful circumstances.
Lucia‘s Daily Routine & Walking Path
Throughout the day, Lucia follows the same routine: waking up at 8am, wandering the Wind District while occasionally pausing to beg, then sitting back down on the Temple stone benches around 8pm to sleep.
Based on my in-game tracking of her movements, I created the visual walking path on the map above indicating her typical haunts. Lucia tends to pace up and down that area just north of the Gildergreen between the Temple and gate.
So if you don‘t immediately see her on the benches, follow that dirt path loop and keep an eye out! She often blends right into the rocky terrain in her dingy clothes, sadly going unnoticed by most city folks.
How to Adopt Lucia
Adoption Dialogue with Lucia
If you want to truly improve Lucia‘s life, the next step is adoption into your Skyrim family. Just be sure to meet a few requirements first for a smooth process!
Adoption Requirements
- Own a home with children‘s furnishings
- Need Child‘s Bed & Chest at minimum
- Not already have 2 adopted children
- Have at least 1 remaining bed space
Once those boxes are checked, here‘s how to officially adopt sweet Lucia:
- Initially encounter Lucia and give her 1 Septim
- Inquire about her background – she shares her sad tale
- Select "I could adopt you if you want" dialogue
- Lucia excitedly confirms, then rushes off towards your home
- Check house and there she is!
After moving in, she will warmly greet you by your new parental title and light up any room with her caring presence.
Gifts & Interactions Post-Adoption
Adopted Lucia Relaxing Happily in Bedroom
As Lucia adjusts to her new domestic life, be sure to check in and spend quality time with your newfound daughter!
Occasionally gift Lucia daggers, dresses, or the special Lucia‘s Flute to boost her morale. In return, she may surprise you with a Handpicked Flower. I display my collected flowers and drawn family portraits proudly on the wall from Lucia and my other children. Such special memorable moments!
I also suggest placing higher value items like gems or ingots in the Children‘s Chest closeby. After a few in-game days, your thoughtful darling may gift you jewels and forged goods by secretly drawing materials from that chest while you were adventuring!
Beyond gifts, indulge in some household activities together. Play games like Tag or Hide-and-Seek, lead her in sweeping the floors, make her a proper meal…the immersive domestic roleplaying possibilities are endless!
Troubleshooting a Missing Lucia
While Lucia normally stays close to the Gildergreen tree area, she can occasionally go missing from Whiterun if she wanders off or dies during an enemy attack.
Other Cities Where Followers/NPCs Could Relocate (Source: Steam Forum)
A few troubleshooting tips if Lucia suddenly vanishes:
- Wait/Rest 1-2 days – Respawn cell inhabitants
- Fast travel away/back – Also respawns the cell‘s NPCs
- Check the other cities on the map above just in case
- Ultimately, reload an earlier save from before she disappeared
If Lucia fails to return after those efforts, sadly it‘s likely she was killed off-screen during a random dragon or vampire attack. Time to restore a past save or seek out another adoptee for your loving home instead…
Other Potential Adopted Children
While Lucia remains my personal favorite, several other destitute children roam Skyrim that could use a caring Dragonborn parent.
If you exhausted all options getting Lucia back, consider adopting one of these other youngsters into your bustling Hearthfire household instead!
| Name | Location | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel | Honorhall Orphanage, Riften | Orphaned at a young baby, seeks adventure |
| Alesan | Streets of Dawnstar | Abusive father died, forced to beg after losing farm |
| Sophie | Windhelm | Works nights, saved wages to buy own house someday |
| Blaise | Katla‘s Farm, Solitude | Helps work farm, wants to be bard like his father |
I may be biased, but Lucia‘s humility and strength in the face of turmoil makes her story stand far above the rest in my eyes. Yet plenty of options exist if she tragically disappears from your game entirely.
Parting Words on Locating Lucia
In summary, young Imperial beggar Lucia normally roams the Wind District of Whiterun, particularly near the Temple of Kynareth overlooking the Gildergreen tree. Her sad background yet enduring hope provides interesting adoption depth for dedicated Skyrim players.
If you lose track of Lucia, reference the maps and troubleshooting tips above to respawn or recover her, exhausting all options before substituting another destitute child adoptee in need.
We all seek camaraderie and purpose on our journeys. For me and fellow wanderers of Skyrim, Lucia represents innocence to protect and a comforting presence to return home to when adventuring grows lonely.
So breeze proudly into Whiterun and welcome her with open arms if you have the means – both you and Lucia shall find new family purpose together!
And remember…should dragon or bandit cross your darling‘s path in your absence, show no mercy! For Lucia‘s kindness must be shielded by your fierce paternal instincts across the wintry tundra winds. This solemn duty I, a proud and devoted father of Lucia for hundreds of hours, gladly uphold.
Fare thee well, and may your Lucia eternally endure as well, Dovahkin!
