Skyrim Quests

The Cause

Quest
CCBGSSSE067_QUEST
None / 87 steps / 4 rewards
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One-Handed Sword
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I found the Oblivion Gate and defeated the leader of the Mythic Dawn, . It appears this was an elaborate ritual designed to deceive me, and killing was the final step. I have become an unwitting instrument of Mehrunes Dagon, and my actions have opened the Oblivion Gate.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 1
Centuries have passed since the Oblivion Crisis, yet remnants of that era may still exist in Skyrim. I should pay attention to any news or rumors.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 10
Await news from a courierCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 10
A courier has delivered a letter from a stranger. It looks like a plea for help. I should read it and see what it says.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 20
Read the Stranger's PleaCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 20
I received a letter from someone named claiming to be a reformed member of the Mythic Dawn. He mentioned the Oblivion Crisis and asked me to meet him at the Shrine to Stendarr. I should go there and see what he has to say.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 30
Meet at the Shrine to StendarrCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 30
Defeat the Mythic Dawn AssassinsCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 40
The stranger who sent me the letter, , was apparently murdered by two Mythic Dawn assassins before I could meet with him. They ambushed me when I arrived, but I defeated them. I should look around to find any additional information.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 50
Search the bodies for informationCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 50
A stranger asked for my help, but he was killed before I arrived. I was then ambushed by two assassins. I learned that the Mythic Dawn have reemerged, and that they've somehow reassembled an Oblivion gate, but need a powerful artifact to open it. A camp was mentioned in the notes I found. I should go there to see what I can find.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 60
Read 's JournalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 60
The Mythic Dawn have repaired an Oblivion Gate, but need a Great Welkynd Stone to open it. To avoid the Vigilants of Stendarr they've excavated a back way into an ancient Ayleid ruin where such a stone is rumored to be hidden. A journal at their camp mentioned something about a secret chamber. I should investigate the ruin and see if I can find it before they do.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 70
Read the Mythic Dawn OrdersCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 70
Search for clues in the Mythic Dawn campCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 80
The Mythic Dawn have been searching an Ayleid ruin where a Great Welkynd Stone is rumored to be hidden within a secret chamber. They have been unable to find this chamber, but one of the explorers discovered Ayleid Elemental Shards may be the keys to opening it. I should find the shards.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 90
Search Rielle for clues about the secret chamberCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 90
The Mythic Dawn have been searching for a secret chamber within an Ayleid ruin that may contain a Great Welkynd Stone. I found four Ayleid Elemental Shards that may help me gain access to this chamber. I should return them to their holders.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 100
Read ' JournalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 100
I placed the four Ayleid Elemental Shards in their holders, and a passage to a hidden chamber opened. I should investigate and see if I can locate the Great Welkynd Stone.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 110
Locate the Ayleid Elemental Shard HoldersCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 115
Place the Ayleid Elemental ShardsCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 120
I gained access to the secret chamber within Rielle and retrieved the Great Welkynd Stone, but was ambushed by an Ayleid Lich. I need to defeat him in order to escape.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 130
Enter the secret chamberCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 130
Take the Great Welkynd StoneCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 140
I found and retrieved the Great Welkynd Stone from within Rielle, and defeated the Ayleid Lich guardian, but the Mythic Dawn will stop at nothing to bring Mehrunes Dagon into power. I should search for any clues nearby that might lead me to the location of the Oblivion Gate.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 150
Defeat CCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 150
Search Norion's remainsCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 160
While searching for clues about the Mythic Dawn's whereabouts I found a journal on a dead Vigilant of Stendarr. They learned of the Mythic Dawn's plot by capturing and interrogating a priest, and were able to decipher the location of the Oblivion Gate. I should go there and see if I can get inside. Wearing a set of Mythic Dawn robes might make it easier, but I need to be careful.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 165
I've found the repaired Oblivion Gate deep inside Red Scar Cavern, the Mythic Dawn hideout. The leader of the Mythic Dawn, , will stop at nothing to bring Mehrunes Dagon to power, and must be defeated.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 170
Find clues to the Oblivion Gate's locationCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 170
I found the Oblivion Gate and defeated the leader of the Mythic Dawn, . It appears this was an elaborate ritual designed to deceive me, and killing was the final step. I have become an unwitting instrument of Mehrunes Dagon, and my actions have opened the Oblivion Gate.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 173
Read the 's JournalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 180
Locate the Oblivion GateCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 190
Wear a set of Mythic Dawn robesOptionalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 200
Defeat CCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 205
Retrieve ' JournalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 210
I've found the weakened Sigil Stone within the Deadlands, and now must make a decision. If I take the Sigil Stone, the gate will close and the Mythic Dawn will be defeated. However, if I place the Great Welkynd stone on the altar, it will recharge the gate, and seal it open...CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 220
Read ' JournalCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 220
Gate ClosedCCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 230
Use the Scroll of Liminal BreachCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 230
Gate OpenCCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 240
Locate the Sigil Stone in the DeadlandsCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 240
A stranger informed me that the Mythic Dawn reformed and unearthed an ancient Oblivion Gate. They were searching for a Great Welkynd Stone to charge the gate, which I found within Rielle before they could. I infiltrated the Mythic Dawn's hideout and went inside the Deadlands to find the Sigil Stone. I defeated two of Mehrunes Dagon's champions, and retrieved the Sigil Stone, thereby closing the portal and destroying the gate.CCBGSSSE067_QUEST stage 250
Defeat the Dremora ValkynazCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 250
Retrieve ScourgeCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 260
Defeat Valkyn SkoriaCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 270
Retrieve TormentCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 280
Take the Sigil StoneCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 290
Place the Great Welkynd StoneCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 300
Escape the DeadlandsCCBGSSSE067_QUEST objective 305

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