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The Ultimate Guide to Completing the Lost Relic Quest in Skyrim

Introduction

The Lost Relic quest in Skyrim offers players an intriguing storyline combined with exploration and combat encounters. This treasure hunt leads you to uncover ancient secrets and rewards you with valuable loot. This guide provides a detailed step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you successfully navigate through this quest, defeat any foes, and emerge victorious.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Starting the Quest

    • Locate the quest initiator: The Lost Relic quest is started by speaking with a character named Durak. You can find him in the Whiterun region, usually wandering near the Bannered Mare tavern.
    • Accept the quest and receive preliminary information about the lost relic. Durak will mention a lost artifact rumored to be hidden in the nearby ruins.

  2. Travel to the Ruins

    • Open your map and fast travel to Karthspire. If you haven't discovered it yet, you can travel to Karthwasten and head southwest.
    • Upon arrival, look for the entrance to the ruins which is partially obscured by underbrush.

  3. Entering the Ruins

    • As you enter the ruins, you'll be greeted by a group of undead. Prepare for combat.
      • Make sure to equip your preferred weapons and have healing items ready.
      • Defeat the undead using your combat skills or magic; they can be particularly vulnerable to fire spells.

  4. Navigating the Ruins

    • Proceed through the first area of the ruins, looking for any loot. Search all containers for possible items and gold.
      • Watch for hidden pressure plates or traps that may trigger damage.
        • Use sneak to avoid detection and disarm traps when possible.
    • As you progress, you will find a series of doors that require levers to open.

  5. Solving the Lever Puzzle

    • You'll encounter a door with three levers. Pull them in the correct order to unlock the door.
      • The first lever must be pulled from the left, followed by the middle, and finally the right.
    • Once the door opens, you’ll find a chamber filled with loot and more undead enemies to defeat.

  6. Finding the Lost Relic

    • Continue through the ruins until you reach a large chamber with an altar in the middle.
    • On the altar, you will find the Lost Relic alongside a few more treasure chests containing gold and special items.
    • Interact with the altar to claim the Lost Relic, but be prepared for a final wave of enemies that will spawn in the room.

  7. Returning to Durak

    • After successfully obtaining the Lost Relic and defeating your enemies, retrace your steps back to the entrance.
    • Exit the ruins and fast travel back to Whiterun or travel back manually if preferred.

  8. Completing the Quest

    • Once you arrive back in Whiterun, make your way to Durak's location.
    • Speak to him and show him the Lost Relic to complete the quest.
      • He will reward you with a sizable amount of gold and additional information about the relic's origins.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Lost Relic quest in Skyrim. This quest not only adds to your wealth but also enriches your understanding of the lore surrounding the world of Tamriel. Enjoy the rewards and keep exploring, as there are always more adventures waiting to unfold in Skyrim!