In this section of our guide to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, we provide an overview of the side quests offered by The Blades and The Greybeards – two minor factions in the game. We offer a detailed walkthrough of all the missions assigned by these groups.
The Blades and The Greybeards are two significant groups that play an essential role in the game’s main quests. Completing their secondary missions will not only enhance your skills but also provide an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with them. We recommend reading the descriptions of The Blades and The Greybeards below, as some quests only become available after meeting specific conditions and establishing a friendly rapport with the factions.
The Blades’ headquarters is Sky Haven Temple (as seen above), which you first visit during the Alduin’s Wall main quest. Immediately after completing this mission, you can approach The Blades’ first side quest. It is essential to note that your relationship with The Blades can become complicated later in the game. During The Fallen quest, The Blades will ask you to kill the dragon Paarthurnax, putting your relationship with them at risk. While killing the dragon is easy, it will cost you any further missions from The Greybeards.
The Greybeards’ headquarters is High Hrothgar (as seen above), which you first visit during The Way of the Voice main quest. After completing another main quest, The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller, you can approach The Greybeards’ only repeatable mission. It is also important to note that later in the game, your cooperation with The Greybeards may come to a drastic end if you fulfill The Blades’ request to kill the dragon Paarthurnax.
FAQ
What is the Blades quest in Skyrim?
The Blades quest in Skyrim is a series of missions that involve helping the Blades, a faction of dragon slayers who have sworn allegiance to the Dragonborn. The main objective of the quests is to rebuild the Blades faction and restore their power. The missions involve traveling to different locations, gathering intelligence on dragons and dragon activity, and recruiting new members to the Blades. The ultimate goal is to defeat Alduin, the World Eater, and put an end to the dragon threat once and for all.
What is the Greybeards quest in Skyrim?
The Greybeards quest in Skyrim is a series of missions that involve learning the art of the Thu’um, or dragon shout, from the Greybeards, a group of powerful monks who live atop High Hrothgar. The main objective of the quests is to become a master of the Thu’um and to fulfill the prophecy of the Dragonborn. The missions involve traveling to various locations, meeting with the Greybeards, and learning new dragon shouts. The ultimate goal is to defeat Alduin, the World Eater, and save Skyrim from destruction.
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