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If you are having some trouble with the puzzles in Vahtacen’s Secret Quest in Oblivion Remastered, then this article will help you out.
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered is a massive RPG with many missions. Some of these quests are short and light on tasks, while others will make you run in circles. Vahtacen’s Secret can easily fall into the latter category. This side quest throws players into a series of puzzles, which can be quite confusing if you are not familiar with this type of mission. So, if you want to start the Vahtacen’s Secret quest in Oblivion Remastered or are stuck in the middle of it, read the steps given in this article, and you will complete it in no time.
How To Start Vahtacen’s Secret Quest in Oblivion Remastered
Players will be able to unlock Vahtacen’s Secret side mission in Oblivion Remastered by going through the Mage’s Guild questline. After completing Ulterior Motives, speak to Raminus Polus. He will be at the Arcane University. Polus will guide you toward Irlav Jarol. Don’t worry, this NPC will be close by. Irlav will then ask you to inspect the ruins of Vahtacen, which will begin the Vahtacen’s Secret quest.
You will be able to find these ruins south of Cheydinhal, northeast of the Imperial City. If you want a landmark of some sort, then go toward the end of the Reed River. Once you reach the location, simply enter the Vahtacen Ruins. After making your way through the tunnel and entering the ruins, you will need to speak to Skaleel. She is a mage and will be in the first room in that location. Skaleel will tell you about a mysterious and strange pillar and give you the keys to access the deeper area in the ruins.
Keep going through the ruins until you meet Denel. He is another mage who resides in this dungeon. Now, you will notice some glowing tablets around a large pillar—four to be specific. These Ayleid inscriptions are crucial, and you will need to unravel their mystery to progress further in the quest. Speak to Denel, and he will tell you that fortunately, Skaleel possesses a book that can help you decipher the meaning of the strange symbols.
Get the book from Skaleel and come back to Denel. This time, you will notice that you have new dialogue options that will allow you to unlock the meaning of the inscriptions.
How To Solve The Puzzle in Vahtacen’s Secret Quest
The first thing you need to understand is that each of the tablets indicates different magical effects, which means that you will have to use those specific effects on the pillar. Look at the following to understand the spells:
- “Av Molag Anyammis” (From Fire, Life) – Fire Spell
- “Av Mafre Nagaia” (From Frost, Death) – Frost Spell
- “Magicka Loria” (Magicka Darkens) – Damage Magicka Spell
- “Magicka Sila” (Magicka Shines) – Fortify Magicka Spell
You can cast these spells in any order you wish. All you really have to do is hit the pillar with all four spells. However, you might not have all these spells in your arsenal. In that scenario, don’t worry—because the chest near Denel will have scrolls for all the spells you need. After casting all of the spells on the pillar, a new area will be unlocked, leading deeper into the ruins.
Vahtacen’s Secret Rewards in Oblivion Remastered
From here on out, it is a basic Elder Scrolls dungeon. You will have to fight some enemies and deal with some traps, but in the end, you will reach a large open room. There, you will see a platform in the center. Now, go to the back end of the room and press the button there to unlock a set of stairs. Then, reach the elevated platform, hit the button on it, and an Ancient Elven Helm will reveal itself.
After that, report back to Skaleel. She will point you toward Irlav Jarol in the Arcane University. Speaking to Jarol will complete the quest.
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