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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered
Vahtacen's Secret Walkthrough and Pillar Puzzle Solution
This is a Vahtacen's Secret walkthrough for The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Learn Vahtacen's Secret's starting location, rewards, how to start the quest, and how to solve Vahtacen's pillar puzzle here!
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Vahtacen's Secret Location
| Map View |  |
|---|---|
| Overworld |  |
Vahtacen's Secret is located in the Arcane University, in the Imperial City. Talk to Raminus Polus to start the quest.
Vahtacen's Secret Pillar Puzzle Solution
Cast the Correct Spell on the Pillar
The pillars contain four inscriptions that you can translate using the book, Ayleid Inscriptions and Their Translations. Get the book from Skaleel and hand it over to Denal to get the translation.
Each inscription corresponds to a magic spell that you have to cast at the pillar to open it. You must use a Target or Touch spell when doing so.
| Ayleid | Translation |
|---|---|
| av molag anyammis | From Fire, Life (Fire Damage Spell) |
| av mafre nagaia | From Frost, Death (Frost Damage Spell) |
| magicka loria | Magicka Darkens or Magicka Wanes (Damage Magicka Spell) |
| magicka sila | Magicka Shines or Magicka Waxes (Fortify Magicka Spell) |
Vahtacen's Secret Walkthrough
| List of Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Raminus Polus and Irlav Jarol | |
| 2 | Head to Vahtacen | |
| 4 | Solve the Pillar Puzzle | |
| 3 | Explore the Inner Ruins | |
| 4 | Bring the Ayleid Artifact to Irlav Jarol | |
Talk to Raminus Polus and Irlav Jaro
Players will need to be at the Evoker Rank, or after completing the Ulterior Motives quest, to access this quest. Talk to Raminus Polus for your next quest and he will direct you to Irlav Jaro.
Irlav is in charge of the Ayleid ruin, Vahtacen, and can be found around the lobby of the Arcane University with Raminus or upstairs in the Arch-Mage's Tower.
Speak to him to learn that there's a blockage in Vahtacen that prevents Skaleel, another mage, from advancing deeper.
Head to Vahtacen
After receiving a key from Irlav, head to Vahtacen, which is south from Cheydinhal. When you find Skaleel, who is deeper into the cave, she will let you know about a pillar nearby that she and Denal haven't figured out yet.
Solve the Pillar Puzzle
You will find four walls with inscriptions on them. Depending on each pillar's inscription, you will need to cast a spell that correlates to what's being said.
Talk to Skaleel for a Translation Book
Speak to Skaleel again and she will give you the book, Ayleid Inscriptions and Their Translations. Hand this book to Denal and talk to him about Translation to learn what these phrases mean.
| Ayleid | Translation |
|---|---|
| av molag anyammis | From Fire, Life (Fire Damage Spell) |
| av mafre nagaia | From Frost, Death (Frost Damage Spell) |
| magicka loria | Magicka Darkens or Magicka Wanes (Damage Magicka Spell) |
| magicka sila | Magicka Shines or Magicka Waxes (Fortify Magicka Spell) |
Check the Chest For Spells
If you do not have these spells on you to cast, there will be a chest nearby Denal containing most of these spells. We recommend using a Target or Touch spell when doing this puzzle since on Self spells will not work.
Explore the Inner Ruins
After completing the puzzle, enter the inner ruins and look for the Ancient Elven Helm. There will be a switch puzzle you will have to complete before grabbing this artifact.
Once in your possession, show it to Skaleel and she'll tell you to go back to the Imperial City to bring the helm to Irlav.
Bring the Ayleid Artifact to Irlav Jarol
Bring the helm to Irlav and report back to Raminus to raise your rank to Conjurer to complete the quest.
Vahtacen's Secret Rewards
Robe of the Conjurer
Raminus hands this to you in commemoration for advancing to the Conjurer rank.
Robe of the Conjurer ID and Stats
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Related Guides
Quests by Faction
| Quests by Faction | |
|---|---|
| Fighters Guild | Mages Guild |
| Thieves Guild | Dark Brotherhood |
Mages Guild Questline
| Mages Guild Quests | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cheydinhal Recommendation |
| 2 | Bruma Recommendation |
| 3 | Bravil Recommendation |
| 4 | Leyawiin Recommendation |
| 5 | Skingrad Recommendation |
| 6 | Anvil Recommendation |
| 7 | Chorrol Recommendation |
| 8 | Fingers of the Mountain, Part II |
| 9 | A Mage's Staff |
| 10 | Ulterior Motives |
| 11 | Vahtacen's Secret |
| 12 | Necromancer's Moon |
| 13 | Liberation or Apprehension? |
| 14 | Information at a Price |
| 15 | A Plot Revealed |
| 16 | The Bloodworm Helm |
| 17 | The Necromancer's Amulet |
| 18 | Ambush |
| 19 | Confront the King |
| 20 | Alchemy Acquisitions |
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