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Complete Guide to Tending the Flames Quest in Skyrim

Introduction

"Tending the Flames" is a quest in Skyrim that involves the powerful and intimidating Daedric Prince of Destruction, Mehrunes Dagon. This quest is part of the Mages Guild storyline and is crucial for players seeking to complete the College of Winterhold questline. In this guide, we will walk you through each step of the quest, detailing the locations, enemies, and strategies for a smooth completion.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Starting the Quest

    • Travel to the College of Winterhold if you haven't already.
    • Speak with Julano, who can be found in the Hall of the Elements.
    • He will inform you about the mysterious disappearance of Galdur and suggest you investigate the Arcanaeum.

  2. Gathering Information

    • Head to the Arcanaeum and speak with Urag gro-Shub.
    • Ask him about the disappearance of Galdur – he will provide hints leading you to Galdur's Tomb.
    • Note: Ensure you have sufficient supplies and a healing spell ready before proceeding.

  3. Travel to Galdur's Tomb

    • Fast travel to Galdur's Tomb, located southwest of Falkreath.
    • Upon arrival, be cautious as the entrance is guarded by enemies.

  4. Accessing the Tomb

    • Fight through the enemies at the entrance.
    • Look for a lever that opens the door to the tomb.
        • Pull the lever to unlock the door. *
          • Enter and prepare for multiple undead foes inside.

  5. Navigating the Tomb

    • Proceed through the tomb carefully, watching for traps and hidden enemies.
    • Defeat the Wights and other undead. * * * Use fire-based spells to easily dispatch them.

  6. Finding the Fragments

    • As you delve deeper, you will discover three fragments of Galdur's amulet.
    • Each fragment is guarded by a powerful enemy named Galdur’s Ghost. * * * Confront Galdur’s Ghost, who will summon minions during the fight. * * Focus on dodging their attacks while dealing damage.

  7. Collecting the Amulet

    • Upon defeating Galdur’s Ghost, collect the amulet piece from each location: * * * Fragment of Galdur's Amulet of Power - increases your stamina. * * Fragment of Galdur's Amulet of Magic - restores magicka. * * Fragment of Galdur's Amulet of Health - increases your health.

  8. Returning to the College

    • Return to the College of Winterhold after collecting all amulet fragments.
    • Speak with Urag gro-Shub once again. * * He will congratulate you and provide further quest guidance. * * You may now craft your own amulet using the fragments.

  9. Crafting the Amulet

    • Use an Arcane Enchanter to apply enchantments to your new amulet.
    • Choose which abilities you want—this will enhance your character's skills significantly.

  10. Quest Completion

    • After creating the amulet, the quest "Tending the Flames" will be marked as completed in your journal.
    • Congrats! You are now one step closer to mastering the arcane arts in Skyrim.

Conclusion

Completing the "Tending the Flames" quest not only deepens your connection with the Mages Guild but also equips you with a powerful amulet that can significantly boost your skills across various disciplines. With this detailed walkthrough, you should find it easier to navigate the challenges of the quest and reap the rewards that come with it. Remember to always be prepared for combat and use your magical abilities wisely! Happy adventuring!