Skyrim:Tending the Flames

Summary

All over Skyrim, the Bards performing at the various inns and taverns will point you towards the Bards College in Solitude. When you enter the building, you will be greeted by Headmaster Viarmo; he will explain a bit about the college and will proceed to hand you a task as part of your application to join. He explains that the ancient college ritual The Burning of King Olaf has been canceled due to the recent assassination of High King Torygg. The grieving widow, the recently appointed Jarl of Solitude, Elisif the Fair reasons that burning a King in effigy is distasteful at this time and wants the festival shut down. The Festival itself is centuries old and is, according to Viarmo, held to celebrate Solitude and the heroic acts of the mythical King Olaf who apparently slew Numinex, a fearsome dragon who terrorized Skyrim during the First Era.

The quest involves cultural restoration and joining the Bards College, enhancing status and scholarship. It supports lawfulness by respecting the Jarl's wishes, with minor Imperial alignment due to Solitude's political context.

Details

Location

Bards College, Dead Men's Respite, Blue Palace

Classification

classified

Rewards

• itemLeveled gold
• itemBards College membership
• itemSolitude Fire Festival restored
• itemWord for the Whirlwind Sprint shout

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