Skyrim Quests

Waking Nightmare

Quest
DA16
Daedric Quests / 58 steps / 2 rewards
Rewards
NPCFollower:
Potion
Quest items
Staff
Book
NPCs
Locations
I've overheard two citizens of complaining about horrible nightmares. They seem to be relying on a priest of Mara named for assistance.DA16 stage 20
Speak to DA16 objective 20
has assured me he can end the nightmares, the source of which seems to be within , a place of worship for Vaermina. I have agreed to assist him in this endeavor and we are now on our way.DA16 stage 25
Follow to DA16 objective 25
Speak to DA16 objective 28
Follow DA16 objective 30
Follow to the LibraryDA16 objective 40
has revealed that contains the legendary , an artifact of great power. In order to end the nightmares, we must breach the inner sanctum and allow to perform a ritual on the which will render it inert.DA16 stage 50
Speak to DA16 objective 50
""DA16 objective 55
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Follow to the LaboratoryDA16 objective 60
Speak to DA16 objective 65
DA16 objective 70
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From a tome obtained in the temple's library, has discovered a way to breach the inner sanctum. By obtaining a special liquid, we'll be able to perform a Dreamstride... travel a distance using another subject's dreams.DA16 stage 90
Drink DA16 objective 100
Release the MiasmaDA16 objective 110
Disable the Magical BarrierDA16 objective 120
Speak to DA16 objective 130
With in hand, I am ready to undergo . I must drink the liquid which will enable me to enter the dreams of those who still slumber within these walls and use them to breach the inner sanctum.DA16 stage 140
Follow to the DA16 objective 140
I've found myself within the dreams of a priest of Vaermina. I am experiencing the invasion of the temple over a decade ago. In the guise of the priest, I've been tasked with releasing the Miasma and placing everyone inside the temple in a deep sleep.DA16 stage 150
Defeat Veren and DA16 objective 150
Speak to DA16 objective 160
Wait for to dispel the barrierDA16 objective 165
Murder DA16 objective 170
After awakening from , I was able to remove the barrier to the inner sanctum. I must now follow to the so it can be rendered inert.DA16 stage 180
Allow to complete his ritualDA16 objective 180
Take the DA16 objective 190
I've heard the words of the goddess Vaermina, who claims that will kill me after the ritual to destroy the is complete. I must make a choice; either allow to complete the ritual and destroy the , or kill and wield the as my own.DA16 stage 197
Speak to DA16 objective 200

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