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Comprehensive Guide to Completing the Fortunate Son Quest in Skyrim
Introduction
“Fortunate Son” is a side quest in Skyrim that becomes available during the "Civil War" questline, allowing players to immerse themselves in the political struggles of Skyrim. In this quest, players must aid the Stormcloaks in locating and rescuing an important figure from captivity. This guide will provide a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough to help you navigate through the objective seamlessly.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- After joining the Stormcloaks as part of the Civil War questline, speak to General Tullius at Castle Dour in Solitude, or alternatively, you can also initiate the quest after receiving the relevant communication in a tavern.
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- Accept the quest titled "Fortunate Son."
- Your primary objective will be to locate Brunwulf Free-Winter, a member of the Stormcloak faction who has been captured.
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- After joining the Stormcloaks as part of the Civil War questline, speak to General Tullius at Castle Dour in Solitude, or alternatively, you can also initiate the quest after receiving the relevant communication in a tavern.
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Head to Aerin's House
- Navigate your way to Windhelm and find Aerin's House.
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- Speak to Brunwulf Free-Winter's family to gather more information about his whereabouts and the circumstances of his capture.
- Learn that he has been taken to the Imperial Camp located nearby, north of Windhelm.
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- Navigate your way to Windhelm and find Aerin's House.
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Travel to the Imperial Camp
- Leave Windhelm and head north towards the Imperial Camp.
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- Be prepared for combat as you enter the heavily guarded area. The camp is often crawling with Imperial soldiers.
- Use stealth to stay undetected, or engage in combat if you prefer.
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- Leave Windhelm and head north towards the Imperial Camp.
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Locate Brunwulf Free-Winter
- Once within the camp, you will need to find Brunwulf.
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- Search for a tent labeled as "Brunwulf's Tent".
- Inside, you will find Brunwulf being held captive.
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- Once within the camp, you will need to find Brunwulf.
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Rescue Brunwulf
- Speak to Brunwulf inside the tent.
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- Choose the dialogue options to coordinate his escape.
- After discussing escape plans, retrieve the key to his cell from one of the Imperial Captains.
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- Speak to Brunwulf inside the tent.
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Escape the Camp
- After freeing Brunwulf, it's time to make your escape.
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- Be mindful of patrolling soldiers, avoiding confrontation when possible.
- If necessary, fight your way out, making your way back to Windhelm.
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- After freeing Brunwulf, it's time to make your escape.
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Return to Windhelm
- Once you reach Windhelm, head back to the private quarters of Brunwulf’s family.
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- Speak to Brunwulf to complete the quest.
- You will receive a reward for your efforts and complete the task of rescuing him.
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- Once you reach Windhelm, head back to the private quarters of Brunwulf’s family.
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Quest Completion
- After the event, you will receive a notification indicating that the quest is complete.
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- You can now choose to proceed with other quests in the Civil War storyline or explore additional objectives throughout Skyrim.
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- After the event, you will receive a notification indicating that the quest is complete.
Conclusion
Completing the “Fortunate Son” quest requires a blend of stealth and combat skills as you navigate through the dangers of the Imperial Camp to rescue Brunwulf Free-Winter. The quest not only enhances your experience in the Civil War storyline but also earns you valuable rewards and allies. With this detailed guide, you should have all the information necessary to successfully complete the quest and move forward in your adventure. Happy gaming!