This quest does not appear in the journal.
Check out the Glacial Cave on the north coast of Solstheim (see locations). Once you've dealt with the Rieklings inhabiting it, take the Karstaag Skull attached to the back wall of the cave.
Take the skull to the Castle Karstaag Ruins, where the Riecklings have also settled. You will have to pick a master level lock, but this is less tiring than traveling through the caves of Castle Karstaag (Castle Karstaag Caverns). Approach the throne and activate it. The skull will connect with the skeleton, and the frost giant itself will appear before you.
Defeating him is very difficult - the hulk has excellent health, immunity to paralysis and the action of "Ruthless Force", resistance to cold, poisons, shock and physical damage, can cast an ice storm and summon ice ghosts to help him. The only weakness is a 25% vulnerability to fire. Regardless of the player's level, the giant's level is 90 and its health is 4000.
The reward for the victory will be the opportunity to call Karstag to help yourself three times (operates outdoors).
If you are confused by the castle of the "master" level, you can get to the throne through the caves of the castle Karstaag (Castle Karstaag Caverns). In this case, you will have to go through the entire labyrinth, densely populated by riklings, through the eastern flooded cave to the uppermost tier of this "city". You can take the Castle Karstaag Key either on a box in front of the entrance to the ruins, or from a rickling carcass on a boar in the yard itself.
ID: DLC2dunKarstaagQST
Reward: Ability to summon Karstaag
Requirements: 6th level.
Note: The quest does not appear in the journal.
First, head to the Ice Cave.
The Ice Cave is a small area where you will have to fight with just three Rieklings. Karstag's skull is at the end of the cave, surrounded by torches. Take it.
Go to Karstaga Castle Caverns.
The Rieklings are waiting for you in the cave itself. Make your way up to the end of the cave. Then exit to the Courtyard.
There you will see a large throne, activate it by placing Karstag's skull. Next, you will find a difficult battle with Karstag himself. Karstag looks like a ghostly Giant, but with horns and a cloak of ice. When he appears, he will cause a huge blizzard. In combat, he fights much like a normal Giant, however, he can summon ice wraiths and can also start a blizzard.
After defeating Karstag, you will be able to call him into battle, no more than three times. It also yields 10 Ectoplasm and 5 Greater Soul Gems.
You can also sit on his throne. :)
This page provides a walkthrough side quests, which can be obtained in the vastness of Solstheim (in Dragonborn, an add-on for Skyrim).
Glove of Kagrumez
You can complete this quest only if you have four so-called Kagrumez Resonator Stones. Given that two of them are located in Kagrumez itself, you can start the quest with just a couple of stones.
Location of resonator stones:
So if you have already found two necessary stone in Nchardak, Falbtarz, or bought from the Dunmer, you can safely go to Kagrumez. At the entrance, you will encounter three hapless adventurers who will encroach on your life. After explaining to the bandits that their efforts are in vain, grab the two remaining resonator stones and Raleth Eldrie's diary. It contains a reasonable suggestion that the clues to the successful passage of the ruins should be sought on the gate, which is somehow connected to the console.
Look at the drawing marked on the gate and put the resonators in the order indicated there. Dwemer things will attack you from different sides - destroy them.
Pay attention to the corner of the room
There is a Dwemer spider there, ready to be your companion. Better leave him here for the future, Kagrumez's trials may be too harsh for him.
In the next room is another satellite - a Dwemer sphere.
And again, a similar procedure awaits you, except that Dwemer traps will be added to the opponents, and you will need to use a resonator more. Having dealt with the difficulties, follow the last room. Here you will need all four resonators.
In the last room you will find the Dwemer Black Bow of Doom, which has an interesting ability to absorb with a 50% chance of 25 damage. arbitrary attribute (health, magic, endurance).
Cold Moon Invitation
Geldis Sadri, owner of a tavern in Raven Rock, will talk about werewolves in the mountains of Solstheim. You need to recover on the cliff of the icy moon(north-northeast of Raven Rock) and talk to the hunters. The Nord hunters you find on this cliff are not really hunters at all, but the most werewolves out there.
If you yourself are not a lycanthrope, then nothing good will be said to you in this camp, and they may even attack you. But if you are a lycanthrope, then the leader Majni will be very welcome and ready to sell four unique rings that enhance the form of a wolf. In wolf form, you can only wear one ring, so you do not need to buy all four, unless you are, of course, an avid collector.
werewolf lair
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Werewolf Rings:
- Ring of Bloodlust allows you to deal and receive 50% more damage.
- Ring of the Moon increases howl duration by 25%.
- Ring of the Hunt grants regeneration while in Werewolf form.
- Ring of Instinct slows the world for 20 seconds while in werewolf form.
Excavations
Meeting in Kolbjorn
To the northeast of Atiya Farm is Kolbjorn Mound. In the barrow you will meet a Dunmer named Ralis Sedaris. He came from Mournhold itself (the former capital of Morrowind) to excavate on behalf of a representative person. However, as it turned out, it turned out to be almost impossible to excavate: the entrance turned out to be walled up too deep, and the earth fills the hole back faster than it can be dug. Dunmer needs a reliable partner who is ready to sponsor this adventure and share the profits in half.
Wouldn't you turn down one of Dragonborn's most not so much interesting as complex side quests for some miserable wad of cash? Give Ralis 1000 gold and wait for the note.
There will be many such expectations in the process of completing this assignment. Therefore, if you are not eager to waste time in vain, or if you want the task to harmoniously fit into the planned scenario, you should go to the excavations as soon as you see a messenger with a note.
First visit
After receiving the note, head to the mound. As you will notice, the Dunmer spent the money for a reason: the entrance to Kolbjorn was found, but the draugr, disturbed by the work of the diggers, awakened and killed all the workers. Only Ralis survived, and the passage further is completely closed - the help of a "specialist" is required.
Go down and destroy every single Draugr. Then remove the skull from the table in the lower hall. He will open a passage to a new hall, in which, in the most prominent place, you will find Ahzidal's boots of walking on water. Now you can go back to Ralis. He will demand 2000 Septims from you for further excavations: now there are fewer people who want to work here. There is nothing to do - agree.
Second visit
After receiving the second note, you will find out that something happened again. When you arrive at the excavation site, you will find out that two workers are missing, the rest are dead.
Climb down and deal with a bunch of draugrs that have flooded the ruins. Return to the place where you found Ahzidal's boots and then down into the central tunnel. Along the way, you will find the body of one of the workers. The entrance to the left opens with chains. Reach the door with four handles and pull the second one on top and bottom. When you find the body of the second missing, you will be attacked by a cluster of draugrs. After that, go to the left: the handle below will open a secret room with Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy. Go back to Ralis. The Dunmer are now asking you for 3000 Septims for new workers and guards.
Third visit
When you arrive at the excavation site for the third time, you will find that at least some of the workers and guards are now alive. And again, further work is hindered by draugrs. Take diary #22 from Ralis's desk, in which the Dunmer complains that the diggers are too clumsy to run properly over some tiles.
After descending into the tomb, deal with the undead that filled it. In the central hall with a column, climb to the second tier and follow towards the previously hidden door with a wall chain. Pull the chain, go back a little and turn right - there you will find Ahzidal's Gloves of Warding, which allow you to absorb spells. Go back to the chain room and open the other door. A new batch of Draugr will attack you. Deal with them, clear the cave and return to Ralis.
Ahzidal's Ring of Sorcery
Before returning, you can get Ahzidal's ring of magic, which will allow you to cast a couple of new spells: "freeze" and "ignite". This can be done either with the help of telekinesis, which is quite challenging task, or with the help of tips in the diary. In this case, it makes sense to use the time dilation cry.
The new amount required by the restless Dunmer to continue the adventure is 5,000 Septims.
Fourth visit
Having handed over a new letter to you, the courier will warn you that it is the last one: he becomes ill near these excavations. When you arrive at Kolbjorn, you will see that absolutely everyone is dead this time: their guards, and ordinary workers. If you look into Ralis's tent and read his last diary, you will realize that he is crazy and is going to revive the ancient dragon mage Ahzidal.
After descending into the central hall of the mound, learn a new word for the cry "Cyclone", and then head to the hall in which Ahzidal's ring of magic was located. Deal with the Draugr, proceed to the far end of the hall and go down the stairs. In the new hall, in a room behind bars, there is Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution. To open it, turn the obelisks "fish" in your direction and pull the lever. Then turn the obelisks "eagles" towards you and pull the lever again. A passage will open in the floor.
After destroying the draugr attacking you, pay attention to the grate on the right: there is an artifact of Ahzidal's Helm of Insight. Set the obelisks "snakes" to you, pull the lever and you can take your helmet.
Dragon Priest Ahzidal
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After destroying Ahzidal, take his mask and decide the fate of Ralis, who killed all the workers in the mound. He, nevertheless, sacredly swears that he committed murders under the influence of the beckoning call of Ahzidal and could not resist the will of the latter. If you leave Ralis alive, he will settle in Raven Rock and become your potential companion. If you decide to punish him, you will receive a unique pickaxe, but you will not return your money.
The exit from the hall is in the southwest side. It leads to the sanctuary of Hermaeus Mora with the black book Filament and Filigree. This completes the quest.
Death Brand
In the vastness of Solstheim, you can stumble upon a book called "The Brand of Death." When you read it, a new marker will appear on the map - "Haknir's Shoal". The book can be read after finding one of the chests, for this it is enough to search the corpses of the killed adventurers.
This task involves searching for a kit special weapons and armor in various places on the island. It can be done along with other quests.
Typical treasure guard
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Chest #1
This chest is guarded by a horde of robbers. Deal with them and get a helmet that allows you to breathe underwater and increase your armor rating when wearing a full set. There is also a pendant of the Eastern Imperial Company lying nearby. Grab him too.
Chest #2
Off the coast north of Raven Rock, you'll find a few bandits and a chest dug into the ground containing Haknir's armor, which increases stamina with each new element of the Deathbrand set.
Chest #3
This chest is located next to the waterfall. It contains the Gloves of Haknir, which increase damage from two-handed weapons for each piece of kit worn.
Chest #4
The fourth chest can be found at Tel Mithrin: you need to go to the mouth of the river flowing nearby. Tucked away here are boots that increase your maximum carry weight for each piece of the set you're wearing. In the same chest you will find the key to the Gildenhul Mound.
Mound Gildenhul
Before you can recover in the indicated mound, you need to get an ancient Nordic pickaxe. This can be done by completing the quests Glover Mallory from Raven Rock or Deora from the Skaal Village.
With this pickaxe in the mound, you will dig open the stalhrim in one of the sarcophagi and open a passage for yourself further, where the legendary pirate Haknir will challenge you. As a result, you will receive two swords: the Bloody Scythe and the Strangler, which, when used mutually, weaken the enemy’s defense and absorb his vitality.
Ebony Warrior
A prerequisite for obtaining the task: the level of the hero is at least 80.
On your next visit to one of the cities of Skyrim, you will be visited by a huge warrior, fully dressed in ebony armor, and will say that only you can send him to rest in Sovngarde. He had no villains left to destroy, no tasks to complete. He challenges you to a duel in the Velothi Mountains region (a marker will appear on the map).
Obviously, this task is some kind of Easter egg for a player who has passed along and across the whole game. In addition, in TES III: Morrowind, namely in the Tribunal add-on, there was a very unpleasant meeting for the player with an incredibly strong aka god Bosmer, who first blackmailed the player, and then appeared dressed from head to toe in ebonite armor and tried to kill him. Very similar to a referral.
Ebony Warrior
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The Ebony Warrior is a difficult opponent. For level 80, of course, not that much of a problem, but still keep in mind that he has the thu'ums Ruthless Force and Disarm, and his equipment has resistance to all magical destructive effects.
After killing him and taking the armor, you will discover that the Ebony Warrior is a Redguard. Well, it's not for nothing that the Redguards are known as the strongest swordsmen.
Calling Karstaag
Before completing the task, you should make sure that you are able to deal with a strong opponent, because Karstag is exactly that.
In the Ice Cave in the north of Solstheim, you will find a rickling lair. Defeat them and take the skull of Karstaag at the back of the cave. With this skull, you need to go to the ruins of Karstag Castle. Having wandered through the caves there or opened the master level lock, go to back yard. Approach the throne and activate it with the skull.
Spirit of Karstaag
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And now, as they say, "load a saved game in order to restore the course of fate, or live on in the damn world that you yourself created." A giant that appeared out of nowhere has enormous health, regeneration and immunity to physical and magical attacks. His only weakness is fire.
As a reward for destroying Karstaag, you will be able to summon him three times in an open area.
Mzund's Insight
This job does not appear in the log.
Travel to the Dwemer Ruins Falbtarz (in the center of Solstheim east of the Water Stone). The ruins are full of ricklings, which you will have to deal with in order to proceed further. On the remote with ten buttons, select the bottom second button from the right, otherwise you will have to repel the attacks of creeping Dwemer spiders or endure the action of gnome traps.
Ruins of Falbtarz
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Next, you will find locations filled with spiders. Please note that the resonator locks open with a blow. One of them is hidden by cobwebs. Jumping on the gears, you must penetrate into Falbtarz's gallery, activate the lever and valve there, and then again go through the gears to Falbtarz's steam engines.
In the end, you will "run into" another riddle, poring over the solution of which, a couple of adventurers have already failed. There is no secret here - just try to activate the resonators and watch the result. This way you will arrive at the correct sequence.
In the large hall, you need to activate the lever on the right. The platforms that appear will open access to the center of the hall, where you will activate another resonator. The southern part of the hall leads to The Great Hall of Falbtarz, where you will need to use two Centurion Cores. If there were none at hand, do not worry - the developers carefully put two steam centurions next to them, which can be awakened.
Grab a Resonator Stone if you need it for the Gauntlet of Kagrumez quest, and a unique Dwarven helmet that allows you to breathe steam on enemies at the expense of your own stamina, and off you go.
