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Comprehensive Walkthrough for Completing Skyrim: Awakening
Introduction
The "Awakening" quest in Skyrim’s Dawnguard expansion is a pivotal part of the storyline that requires players to delve into the mysterious and dark world of vampires. In this quest, you will be tasked with investigating a series of vampire-related happenings and uncovering the fate of a certain kidnapped individual. This guide offers a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough of the "Awakening" quest, ensuring you have the best strategies and tips to navigate through the challenges ahead.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Travel to Fort Dawnguard
- Begin by heading to Fort Dawnguard located southeast of Riften, you can either walk there or fast travel if you’ve unlocked the location.
- Speak with Isran upon arrival to initiate the questline.
- Once you have spoken to Isran, you will be given the task to investigate the vampire attacks and rescue a missing member of the Dawnguard.
- Prepare yourself with adequate gear, potions, and weapons.
- Begin by heading to Fort Dawnguard located southeast of Riften, you can either walk there or fast travel if you’ve unlocked the location.
- Travel to Fort Dawnguard
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Head to the Abandoned House
- Locate the Abandoned House in the ruins of the city of Whiterun
- Navigate through the landscape until you find the Abandoned House, which is marked with a quest marker on your map.
- Upon reaching the house, approach it carefully, as the area is likely to be guarded by enemies.
- Navigate through the landscape until you find the Abandoned House, which is marked with a quest marker on your map.
- Enter the Abandoned House
- Open the door to enter the house where you will find evidence of vampire activity.
- Explore the inside thoroughly for clues that point towards the vampires’ whereabouts.
- Open the door to enter the house where you will find evidence of vampire activity.
- Locate the Abandoned House in the ruins of the city of Whiterun
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Investigate and Follow the Clues
- Search for Notes and Items
- Inside the house, examine various items and read notes scattered throughout to gather information about the missing person and vampire strategies.
- Look for the journal entries that will lead you to the next objective.
- Inside the house, examine various items and read notes scattered throughout to gather information about the missing person and vampire strategies.
- Find the Trapdoor
- Eventually, you will discover a trapdoor leading to the cellar.
- Open the trapdoor and proceed downward into the cellar where more vampires await.
- Eventually, you will discover a trapdoor leading to the cellar.
- Search for Notes and Items
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Engage in Combat
- Prepare for Battle
- Before engaging, ensure your weapons are equipped, and you have buffs ready (like potions or shouts).
- Activate any magical benefits to give you an edge in the upcoming skirmish.
- Before engaging, ensure your weapons are equipped, and you have buffs ready (like potions or shouts).
- Defeat the Vampires
- Fight the vampires in the cellar. Use your environment to your advantage.
- Watch for powerful vampire abilities and counter them with your ranged or melee attacks.
- After eliminating the enemies, check the area for additional loot.
- Fight the vampires in the cellar. Use your environment to your advantage.
- Prepare for Battle
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Rescue the Captured Character
- Locate the Captive
- After clearing the cellar, search for the imprisoned character mentioned in the initial task.
- Use the map reference to guide you to their location within the confines of the vampire lair.
- After clearing the cellar, search for the imprisoned character mentioned in the initial task.
- Free the Captive
- Interact with the prison cell to unlock and free the captive.
- Speak with them after the rescue to get any important mission updates or lore.
- Interact with the prison cell to unlock and free the captive.
- Locate the Captive
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Return to Fort Dawnguard
- Report Back to Isran
- After rescuing the character, your next objective is to return to Fort Dawnguard.
- Use the map to fast travel back or retrace your steps to reach Isran.
- After rescuing the character, your next objective is to return to Fort Dawnguard.
- Complete the Quest
- Speak with Isran to conclude the quest.
- You will receive experience, rewards, and new directives for continuing the Dawnguard storyline.
- Speak with Isran to conclude the quest.
- Report Back to Isran
Conclusion
By following this detailed walkthrough, you’ll have successfully completed the "Awakening" quest within Skyrim's Dawnguard expansion. Each step is integral to progressing through the storyline, and thorough preparation will help you face the dark challenges that accompany the quest. Enjoy your adventure in Skyrim!