Mastering Brelyna's Practice: A Complete Guide to a Fun Quest in Skyrim

Introduction

"Brelyna's Practice" is a quest in the popular RPG Skyrim, originating from the College of Winterhold. In this quest, players assist Brelyna Maryon, an aspiring mage, with her magical practices. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive walkthrough to help you successfully complete this engaging task.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Starting the Quest
2. Visit the College of Winterhold.
   • Enter the college grounds and locate the Hall of the Elements, where you will meet Brelyna Maryon.

3. Speak with Brelyna.

   • She will express her desire for assistance in practicing her spells and ask you if you would like to help her.

4. Understanding the Task

5. Brelyna will provide you with your initial instruction.
   • She asks you to gather a few items: a Flaming Familiar spell from the library, a book on Alteration, and a few other supplies.

6. Accept the quest to proceed.

7. Gathering the Required Items

8. Head to the Arcanaeum (the College's library).

   • Look for the section with spell tomes; you need to locate the Flaming Familiar spell tome.
   • Use the search bar or just browse through the shelves until you find the tome, which will have a red flame icon.
     • After finding it, take the book.

9. Find Brelyna’s required Alteration book.

   • Look for the Alteration section specifically to locate a book titled Alteration Spells.
     • If you can’t find it immediately, ask a librarian or look through the index.

10. Additionally, gather some components required for her spell practice.

    • Brelyna needs common items like a salt pile, a frostbite venom, and an ice wolf pelt (which can commonly be found from defeated ice wolves or merchants).
      • Check the college's merchant or loot from common enemies in the cold regions.

11. Returning to Brelyna

12. Once you have all the necessary items, return to Brelyna Maryon in the Hall of the Elements.

    • She will be pleased with your effort and will ask you to perform a magical demonstration.

13. Performing the Spell

14. Brelyna will instruct you on how to demonstrate your acquired spells.

    • Equip the Flaming Familiar spell you just obtained.
    • Target an area within her sight and cast the spell.
      • Observe the spell casting and any necessary animations.

15. Assessing Brelyna's Performance

16. After your demonstration, Brelyna will attempt to reproduce your spell.

    • Pay attention to the outcome; it may not go as planned!
      • Observe the magic and how it interacts with the environment.

17. Completing the Quest

18. Brelyna will thank you and conclude the practice.
    • You will receive a small reward, often consisting of gold and perhaps an additional spell tome.
19. After she concludes, the quest will update as complete.
    • Don’t forget to check your journal for completion.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully completed "Brelyna's Practice" in Skyrim! Through gathering resources, performing spells, and assisting a fellow mage, you contribute to her growth as a sorceress and enrich your own magical arsenal along the way. Enjoy exploring more quests and adventures in the vast world of Skyrim!