Blades:The Old Enchanter

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Main Questline
Find the enchanter known as Martin Gavinius.
Rarity: Uncommon
Quest Giver: Aranande
Location(s): Forest
Prerequisite Quest: The Lost Ritual
Next Quest: The Ghost's Tale
Reward(s): Golden Chest
XP: 500
ID: MQ20
Recommended Level: Player Level 26
BL-icon-Secret.png Secret Areas: 1
 
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The Thalmor say the old enchanter Martin Gavinius can give me the Ritual Incantation we need to bind the Lich. They also want me to kill him...

Quick Walkthrough[edit]

  1. Get the Ritual Incantation from the Old Enchanter

Detailed Walkthrough[edit]

Starting Off[edit]

If you speak to Aranande during The Lost Ritual she can give you this quest:

"How is your quest to defeat the Sorcerer-King going?"
We're trying to find an ancient Ayleid incantation.
"Hmm. We may be able to help you on this. I've learned of an old enchanter called Martin Gavinius who is an expert on ancient Ayleid magic. He may know something of use to you."
Do you know where to find him?
"I do. I want you to kill this unrepentant Talos worshipper once he's given you what you want. Do you have a problem with that?"
Nope.
"Excellent. Here are the directions to where he lives. Be careful, though. There's a reason this sly old man is still alive..."


Old Enchanter[edit]

When you approach the Old Enchanter:

"Have you come to kill me, Warrior?"
Don't worry, I'm not an assassin.
"Isn't it the Thalmor that sent you?"
Indeed, but I'm not one of them.
"What is it that you want, then?"
I need the incantation for an ancient Ayleid Ritual.

or

I haven't decided yet.
"The Thalmor sent you, didn't they?"
There is a bigger threat than the Thalmor right now.

Either will lead to:

"Then the rumors are true. Celemaril the Great has returned. To tell you the truth, I wasn't sure if that story was fact or legend...but I guess we have the answer now."
Can you help us?
"If it really is Celemaril, then it'd be foolish *not* to help you. He'll destroy Tamriel if given the chance. Unfortunately, I do not have the incantation. It was lost when Celemaril's brother passed away."
Valentis? I have met his ghost...
"Interesting...you can probably get the ritual from him. Here, this will help. It's an amulet that will let you talk with him. It's the best I can do."
All right, thanks!
"So, you will let me live, then?"

You then have a choice to kill him or not:

Sure.
"May Talos guide you on your quest, kind stranger."
Sorry, I can't do that.
"B-but you said you weren't a murderer!"
I lied.
"May you burn in the fires of Oblivion, assassin!"
"What? You said you'd spare me!"
I changed my mind. Prepare to die.


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