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Skyrim: The Pursuit Quest Walkthrough
Introduction
In "The Pursuit," you undertake a crucial mission that leads to uncovering secrets about the Thalmor's connections to the world of Skyrim. This quest is part of the main storyline involving the Blades and serves as a bridge between other quests. This detailed walkthrough will guide you through each step of the quest to ensure you successfully complete it.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- After completing "A Blade in the Dark," you will need to speak to Esbern, who will inform you about an urgent need to find out more regarding the Thalmor.
- Make sure to have the latest updates on the main storyline completed as this quest succeeds them.
- Head to the Blades temple in Riverwood where Esbern resides.
- Make sure to have the latest updates on the main storyline completed as this quest succeeds them.
- After completing "A Blade in the Dark," you will need to speak to Esbern, who will inform you about an urgent need to find out more regarding the Thalmor.
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Travel to the Thalmor Embassy
- Your destination is the Thalmor Embassy in the city of Solitude. You'll need to prepare for stealth, as this area is heavily guarded.
- Make sure to stock up on potions, sneak gear, and adequate weapons, as confrontations may arise.
- Fast travel to the Solitude stables and proceed towards the embassy.
- Make sure to stock up on potions, sneak gear, and adequate weapons, as confrontations may arise.
- Your destination is the Thalmor Embassy in the city of Solitude. You'll need to prepare for stealth, as this area is heavily guarded.
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Finding the back entrance
- After arriving at the Thalmor Embassy, look for the back entrance. It’s located on the west side of the building and is less monitored.
- Stealth is key, so crouch and avoid detection as you approach the entrance.
- Once you reach the back door, use your lockpicking skills to gain entry.
- Stealth is key, so crouch and avoid detection as you approach the entrance.
- After arriving at the Thalmor Embassy, look for the back entrance. It’s located on the west side of the building and is less monitored.
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Inside the Embassy
- Once inside, you will need to gather information regarding the Thalmor documents. Search the area quietly.
- Focus on the campfire in the main hall where you can eavesdrop on conversations for hints about documents.
- Avoid direct confrontation with the guards unless absolutely necessary.
- Focus on the campfire in the main hall where you can eavesdrop on conversations for hints about documents.
- Once inside, you will need to gather information regarding the Thalmor documents. Search the area quietly.
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Retrieving the Documents
- Your primary goal is to find the document that contains details about the dragon Alduin.
- Navigate to the office of Elenwen, where the documents are kept.
- Look for a drawer to loot—it will have the crucial document that you need.
- Navigate to the office of Elenwen, where the documents are kept.
- Your primary goal is to find the document that contains details about the dragon Alduin.
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Escape the Embassy
- Having acquired the necessary information, it’s time to escape. Be cautious as the guards will be on alert.
- Move through the embassy as you did on your way in but stay close to the walls and utilize stealth.
- If you encounter guards, use a distraction or quick evasion to avoid unnecessary conflict.
- Move through the embassy as you did on your way in but stay close to the walls and utilize stealth.
- Having acquired the necessary information, it’s time to escape. Be cautious as the guards will be on alert.
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Return to Esbern
- Exit the embassy and make your way back to the Blades temple in Riverwood. Use fast travel to make this process smoother.
- Upon arrival, report back to Esbern with the document.
- Complete the dialogue options to fully brief him on the findings.
- Upon arrival, report back to Esbern with the document.
- Exit the embassy and make your way back to the Blades temple in Riverwood. Use fast travel to make this process smoother.
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Quest Completion
- After your conversation with Esbern, you will conclude "The Pursuit" quest. This will lead you into the next part of the main storyline which involves the dragons.
- Be prepared for new quests and challenges that follow as they will test your skills further on your journey.
- After your conversation with Esbern, you will conclude "The Pursuit" quest. This will lead you into the next part of the main storyline which involves the dragons.
Conclusion
Completing "The Pursuit" is essential to advancing in Skyrim's main storyline and provides vital information about the Thalmor's schemes. With careful planning, stealth, and strategy, you can successfully navigate the challenges presented in this quest. Enjoy your adventures in Skyrim as new paths open up with the information you have obtained!