
This quest only becomes available to you after you have completed the Elder Knowledge quest in the main story line. Completion of his quest rewards the Oghma Infinium, a book of knowledge that will permanently boost your stats. This is the Daedric Prince of Knowledge and he – or it – does not assume a human form. Use the axe on the dog and he’ll let you keep the weapon, instead. Make him take his dog, Barbas, back, and he’ll give you the masque. When you return with it, Clavicus is ready to deal. Once you get there, talk to Clavicus and learn that he wants you to retrieve the Rueful Axe from Rimerock Burrow. You’re going to have to take out some vampires in order to follow Barbas to the shrine. If you’ve attained level 10, you can start the quest by speaking with the Imperial soldier at the entrance to Falkreath. This is one of the Daedric quests that gives you a choice in rewards along with a choice in methods. Make sure you loot the Ebony Mail from the former champion’s dead body inside you don’t complete the quest until you actually equip it. Take the stealthiest possible approach to Knifepoint Ridge and eliminate all the bandits outdoors before entering the mine. Once you have completed this task, you’ll be told that there’s one last favor required of you. You and the other cultists are now effectively in a “cage match,” and only the last man standing will earn the reward. Once he has done so, he’ll be immobilized and you will have to kill him. The plot is to trick a follower into going to the shrine with you and using the sacrificial pillar. You’ll be given a dagger and instructions on how to use it. Upon arriving at the Sacellum of Boethiah, chat with the cultists there. Either way, you’ll have to be at least level 32 to undertake this mission. Boethiah - Ebony Mailīoethiah can be found by finding either the Boethiah’s Proving book (either laying about in a dungeon or on a dead cultist) or the shrine itself. If you chose Azura’s method, her priestess Aranea will offer to be your Follower. Side with the mage to get the Black Star, capable of holding only humanoid souls, or you can have Azura herself restore the star to its former glory.




Upon arriving at said shrine, you’ll want to converse with the Dunmer woman there. You’ll then be able to spot it on your map to the southeast of Winterhold. Talk to the staff of the inn in Whiterun about rumors until someone mentions Azura’s Shrine. She cursed the Dark Elves, making them what they are now, and helped turn you into the Nerevarine in Morrowind. As one of the marginally “good” Daedra, Azura is also one of the most well-known among players of the Elder Scrolls games.
