This is the final part of the quest which takes place in the ruins of Saarthal.
You have to defeat two mini-bosses - Draugr Deathlord and Jyrik Gauldurson.
Also, you have to solve another pillars puzzle.
You will have to fight a mini-boss in the form of aDraugr - Deathlord(screen above).
Use the fact that the monster is a warrior and attempt to keep it at distance.
Also be sure to use your best powers, spells and items, as the Draugr is very resistant.
Afterwards examine the body, collecting the very precious and useful for the warrior,Ebony Battleaxe.
Go up the stairs and head to the southern door.
I’d suggest destroying them from a safe distance.
Stand as shown in the screen above, opposite to the locked grate.
Approach the pillars in the suggested order:
- Approach pillar1(second from the left).
By default it shows a snake, but the plate behind suggests that it should show a fish.
Turn the pillar so that it shows afish.
Ignore the fact that by turning this pillar you have also turned the others.
It’s just important to approach them in the order presented in this guide.
- Approach pillar2(first from the left).
By default it shows an hawk, but the plate behind suggests that it should show a snake.
Turn the pillar so that it shows asnake.
- Approach pillar3(second from the right).
By default it shows a snake, but the plate behind suggests that it should show an hawk.
Turn the pillar so that it shows ahawk.
- Approach pillar4(first from the right).
By default it shows a snake, but the plate behind suggests that it should show a fish.
Turn the pillar so that it shows afish.
The proper pillar arrangement can be seen in the screenshot above.
Pull the lever to use the newly unlocked passage.
Soon enough you should be joined byTolfdir, so consider waiting for him.
Look out for the pressure plate in the corridor, as it activates a trap (poison arrows).
Your objective is reaching the big door (screen above) and enter the room behind.
stash your game, as the final battle in this quest is waiting for you.
Don’t attack him at all in the beginning, as your attacks will only do minimal damage.
Instead, wait forTolfdirto note that the boss is very resistant and take away part of him power.
Start attacking the boss only after Tolfdir tells you that he was able to weaken Jyrik.
Note that Jyrik alternates between using fire and ice spells.
The key to winning is therefore attacking him with the opposite element.
Regardless of the chosen tactic, you better deplete the boss' of his hp bar completely.
Be sure to examine Jyrik’s body, as you will find the valuable and very usefulGauldur Amulet Fragment.
In the end approachTolfdirand talk with him about the sphere that you found here (screen above).
Tolfdir will want to stay here and will send you to tell the Arch-Mage of what you found.
Cross the narrow corridor.
Go through the western door (screen above), thus returning toSaarthal Excavation.
Afterwards interact with the handle to reach one of the previously visited rooms.
Head to the exit, therefore reaching the surface.
kick off the world map and head toCollege of Winterhold.
Afterwards go to theHall of the Elementsand use the previously locked left door, leading to theArch-Mage Quarters.
Go up the stairs and find Arch-MageSavos Aren(screen above).
If it’s your first conversation, you’re in for a short introduction.
Otherwise, you will be able to inform him of the finding at once.
You will also receive a reward, theStaff of Magelight.
College of Winterhold quest unlocked:Hitting the Books
Now you might connect the three pieces ofGauldur Amuletinto one.
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