Skyrim Quests

The Cause

Quest
53 steps / 4 rewards

Rewards include cc BGSSSE 067_Mythic Dawn Leader Pick Pocket Mod, , and 2 additional rewards.

Associated locations

Actors

Objectives in order

Journal entry
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 , and my actions have opened the Oblivion Gate.
Await news from a courier
Journal entry
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.
Read the Stranger's Plea
Journal entry
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.
Meet at the Shrine to Stendarr
Defeat the Mythic Dawn Assassins
Journal entry
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.
Search the bodies for information
Journal entry
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.
Search for clues in the Mythic Dawn camp
Journal entry
The Mythic Dawn have repaired an Oblivion Gate, but need a 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 at their camp mentioned something about a secret chamber. I should investigate the ruin and see if I can find it before they do.
Search for clues about the secret chamber
Journal entry
The Mythic Dawn have been searching an Ayleid ruin where a 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.
Retrieve the Ayleid Elemental Shards
Journal entry
The Mythic Dawn have been searching for a secret chamber within an Ayleid ruin that may contain a . I found four Ayleid Elemental Shards that may help me gain access to this chamber. I should return them to their holders.
Locate the Ayleid Elemental Shard Holders
Place the Ayleid Elemental Shards
Journal entry
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 .
Enter the secret chamber
Journal entry
I gained access to the secret chamber within and retrieved the , but was ambushed by an Ayleid Lich. I need to defeat him in order to escape.
Journal entry
I found and retrieved the from within , and defeated the Ayleid Lich guardian, but the Mythic Dawn will stop at nothing to bring into power. I should search for any clues nearby that might lead me to the location of the Oblivion Gate.
Find clues to the Oblivion Gate's location
Search Norion's remains
Locate the Oblivion Gate
Wear a set of Mythic Dawn robesOptional
Defeat
Journal entry
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 , and my actions have opened the Oblivion Gate.
Defeat the Dremora Valkynaz
Defeat Valkyn Skoria
Retrieve '
Journal entry
I've found the weakened within the , and now must make a decision. If I take the , the gate will close and the Mythic Dawn will be defeated. However, if I place the on the altar, it will recharge the gate, and seal it open...
Take the
Use the Scroll of Liminal Breach
Find the missing VigilantsOptional
Journal entry
Gate Open
Locate the in the
Retrieve
Retrieve
Escape the
Journal entry
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.
Journal entry
While searching for clues about the Mythic Dawn's whereabouts I found a 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.
Journal entry
I've found the repaired Oblivion Gate deep inside , the Mythic Dawn hideout. The leader of the Mythic Dawn, , will stop at nothing to bring to power, and must be defeated.
Journal entry
Gate Closed
Journal entry
A stranger informed me that the Mythic Dawn reformed and unearthed an ancient Oblivion Gate. They were searching for a to charge the gate, which I found within before they could. I infiltrated the Mythic Dawn's hideout and went inside the to find the . I defeated two of 's champions, and retrieved the , thereby closing the portal and destroying the gate.

Rewards

Rewards
Location
Perk-
Miscellaneous-
Other Magic-
Miscellaneous-

Important items

Quest items
Location
Book-
Book-
One-Handed Mace-
Book-
One-Handed Sword-

Map

Technical data
Quest ID
CCBGSSSE067_QUEST
Form key
ccbgssse067-daedinv.esm:0x06bfc1
Source plugin
ccbgssse067-daedinv.esm
Stage indexes
1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 41, 42, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 60, 70, 80, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 165, 170, 171, 172, 173, 180, 181, 182, 185, 190, 195, 200, 205, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 290, 300, 400

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