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A CLEAR STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PLAYING ESO IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

  • Caroloces
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    I'm a returning player who's been away for a year's time. Prior to that, I had been playing the game since it's inception. I was looking for something that would reinspire me to get back into the lore, narrative, and atmosphere (I had left because ZOS had done away with character achievements.

    This guide is amazing! It fits the bill for what I need to start playing and enjoy the game once again! Thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU for a great job in tying everything together.

    One question I do have: There is no mention of the Undaunted progression. I'm wondering if this is because it's sort of a repetitive quest thing without any particular story to it??

    Again, Thanks so much!
  • jle30303
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    Correct, Undaunted has no story.

    Some of the Dungeons and Trials have connections to the story of individual zones though... and some don't. Really, Dungeons having a story that connected to the main storyline only seems to have started in the Elsweyr season with "Wrathstone": apart from the White-Gold Tower dungeon in Imperial City, three years earlier, previous dungeons never really had "ongoing story content" in them.

    Although there's one weird exception in the base game, not linking with the Zone Story but a mini-story based on in-zone sidequests: three Delves in Dwemer dungeons across the Alik'r Desert, from west to east, lead into the 4-man Dungeon of Volenfell. If you do the three Delves and the Dungeon in the right order, you'll get a few small mini-quests that are basically "go to the next one in sequence for the next page in the NPC's journal": if you do any of them in the wrong order, you'll miss out on those quests (they simply won't start) and a tiny amount of experience, basically the equivalent of killing half a dozen trolls...

    Also, some of the base-game dungeons have a "I" and "II" version, in which the same layout (sometimes with a few differences) is inhabited by different monsters with a different storyline, and sometimes a storyline connection between the two. In each case the "II" version is somewhat more difficult than the "I" (these were themselves originally the "normal" and "veteran" versions of each map, before they revamped how Normal and Veteran work, and now BOTH the "I" and "II" versions have a normal and a veteran version of their own.) Example: In Fungal Grotto I, you clear out a cave full of Goblins and Dreugh, on behalf of a bunch of Mephala cultists: the Mephala cult itself becomes the enemy in Fungal Grotto II...
    Edited by jle30303 on 22 March 2023 02:03
  • Organic
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    This is really fantastic. Thanks so much for this! I have several friends who have just started playing the game and they're overwhelmed with so many quest markers and having a dozen different storylines all able to be picked up at the same time.
  • Bombicz
    Bombicz
    Soul Shriven
    Thank you so much for this guide. This is a mastrpiece!
  • Uvi_AUT
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    +1 And a thank you bump from me too :)
    Registered since 2014, Customer Service lost my Forum-Account and can't find it.....
  • xSILVER_SHAMANx
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    This is exactly what I was looking for.

    Have recently returned to the game after a very long hiatus (I left just before Shadows of the Hist, popped in for a moment when Greymoor dropped, and now I've returned with Necrom.)
    It would be a complete understatement to say that the game has changed a bit in my absence (I didn't really play Greymoor, I bought it with the intent to play but just never got around to it.) I have gone from Thieves Guild era ESO straight to the update 39 Necrom flavor and there is a LOT going on that I am clueless about.

    Like another poster has said, I started a new character because I wanted to get back into the lore and immerse myself in the stories (despite what many say about it, I actually enjoy a lot of the storytelling in ESO), building a character from scratch in a different faction that I have not done the zone/alliance quests for, and immediately I was surprised!
    [snip] was this new intro tutorial?
    Where is Coldharbour?
    Hold up now, what is this room of portals?
    Hmmm, this seems like it could be a great idea, oh, hold up, what's that? I am never going to return here again? Well, that was a missed opportunity for story ideas.

    Anyway...
    So I complete the main quest and start on Cadwells Silver, but after that is done, what am I going to do?
    I know about the Thieves Guild quests but I have already done them on my old character, so where to go next?
    Sure there are NPC's all over the place yelling at me to start their quest lines, but who was here first?
    What order should I do things in to maintain some form of chronological integrity?

    Hold up.....
    What is that I see up ahead?
    Is that.....
    Surely not.....
    Oh sir, yes sir, oh yes sir, it IS sir! It's a highly polished and professional grade forum post detailing absolutely EVERYTHING that I need to know to assuage my appetite for understanding and knowledge on the very topic I seek enlightenment on the most!!!

    PRAISE be to you my lord! I am but a mere mortal, a plaything in the hands of a god such as yourself!

    You have my utmost respect and praise for this gargantuan task you have completed for us lowly mortals.

    [edited for profanity bypass]
    Edited by ZOS_Icy on 29 March 2024 17:24
  • Reverb
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    @xSILVER_SHAMANx you should note that many of the prologue and DLC questgivers were moved in the last major patch, and aren’t where this guide says anymore.

    This is still a great resource for the order to do things and should be paired with the U40 patch note updates to find quest starters.

    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/645725/pc-mac-patch-notes-v9-2-5-update-40
    Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. ~Friedrich Nietzsche
  • xSILVER_SHAMANx
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    Thanks @Reverb , much appreciated.
  • TweFoju
    TweFoju
    Wow thank you for this, i was a day 1 player since Release, and i kinda stopped playing just before One Tamriel was introduced, then i play a bit again during Covid lockdown, but i didn't get much gameplay back then, and because of the Necrom hype and news, i have decided to start playing again..

    It can be a bit overwhelming as i have tons of content and dlc to do, this guide definitely can bring be back on track as the last memory i had was AD faction quest!!
  • HuciturGuru
    Hi there! Do you know if this incredible guide is going to be updated with the latest dlc's ie Necrom? @NeoGriz
    Edited by HuciturGuru on 27 February 2024 13:50
  • Fares_B
    Fares_B
    Very good guide. Really excellent work. It has not been updated in almost 2 years now.
    Edited by Fares_B on 27 March 2024 04:29
  • CoffinCuddles
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    Thank you so much for the guide! Although outdated now, but I was able to pick up afterwards with another guide similar I found somewhere on google. After the Arcanist came out, I decided to do everything in chronological order (Or at least the Main quests of each + some sides) and I'm fully caught up waiting for the next chapter. Doing ESO in Chrono order was a breath of fresh air
    Edited by CoffinCuddles on 29 March 2024 00:13
    Coffee, Cuddles and Chaos - CoffinCuddles

    Playing ESO since 2016, 5.8k+ hours across platforms!
  • VagarJohn
    VagarJohn
    Soul Shriven
    Hello NeoGriz,

    "A CLEAR STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PLAYING ESO IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER"

    I have been using this page for the last 3 months as I build/rebuild my characters until yesterday.

    Now under the Aldmeri Banner after (see screen capture image)

    "Aldmeri Dominion

    Completing the tutorial is the only way to use the Keywright's Gallery. This is a portal room that lets you choose your starter area.

    Inside the Keywright's Gallery use the portal that says Khenarthi's Roost

    (If you skipped the tutorial, you can continue the guide from here ↴)

    Travel to"

    the icons have become gigantic and though the resolution has taken on a mind of it's own.

    Is the link broken?

    Thanks John

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  • VagarJohn
    VagarJohn
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    @Neo_Griz @ZOS_Erysna

    Hello folks; is it possible for you to find out why this link appears to be broken (see previous post)

    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/525351/a-clear-step-by-step-guide-to-playing-eso-in-chronological-order/p1

    Thanks John
  • ZOS_Erysna
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    @VagarJohn

    Thanks for letting us know! We'll look into why this has happened.
    Staff Post
  • ZOS_Kevin
    ZOS_Kevin
    Community Manager
    VagarJohn wrote: »
    @Neo_Griz @ZOS_Erysna

    Hello folks; is it possible for you to find out why this link appears to be broken (see previous post)

    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/525351/a-clear-step-by-step-guide-to-playing-eso-in-chronological-order/p1

    Thanks John

    Thanks again for bringing this to our attention. We have a workaround currently live while our vendor works on a long term fix. So everything should be displaying correctly now.
    Community Manager for ZeniMax Online Studio and Elder Scrolls OnlineDev Tracker | Service Alerts | ESO Twitter
    Staff Post
  • VagarJohn
    VagarJohn
    Soul Shriven
    @ZOS_Kevin

    Oh excellent. I find this link so helpful in playing the game. Thank You. :)
  • ChippewaBarr
    ChippewaBarr
    Soul Shriven
    @NeoGriz or @ anyone else...

    Do we know if they are going to continue working on this guide?

    I had followed it for a couple years up to Murkmire but took some ESO time off and now I'm back. This guide was amazing!

    Has someone else taken up the mantle from High Isle onwards or is it kinda just dead in the water?
  • Elsonso
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    PC NA/EU: @Elsonso
    PSN NA/EU: @ElsonsoJannus
    Total in-game hours: 11321
    X/Twitter: ElsonsoJannus
  • Dagraenion
    NeoGriz wrote: »

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    Welcome to my step by step guide to take you through the story content of Elder Scrolls Online in chronological order.
    I have interwoven the Mages Guild and Fighters Guild quests with the base game.
    I have included the Psijic Order starter quest in the Summerset chapter.
    I have included the unlockable companions in the Blackwood chapter.
    I have included the unlockable companions in the High Isle chapter.
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    All ZONE DLC and DUNGEON DLC can also be accessed through
    COLLECTIONS - Stories ('U' by default on PC)
    and all PROLOGUE QUESTS can also be accessed through
    CROWN STORE - QUEST STARTERS - Prologue (',' by default on PC)
    - prologue quests are free so there's no purchase required -

    For players that want to start these quests through NPC interactions, I've included those steps in the guide.

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    • Aldmeri Dominion
    Completing the tutorial is the only way to use the Keywright's Gallery. This is a portal room that lets you choose your starter area.
    Inside the Keywright's Gallery use the portal that says Khenarthi's Roost

    (If you skipped the tutorial, you can continue the guide from here ↴)

    Travel to wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon
    You will automatically accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR - This will start the main questline
    Talk to the Hooded Figure

    Once you've completed SOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR and have returned to Tamriel, travel to wayshrine.png Khenarthi's Roost Wayshrine in Khenarthi's Roost.
    Go south to Eagle's Strand, talk to Razum-dar and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSTORM ON THE HORIZON - This will start your alliance questline

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Khenarthi's Roost continue to Vulkhel Guard in Auridon
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngFind Curinure at the Mages Guildhall and accept CURINURE'S INVITATION then talk to Valaste and accept LONG LOST LORE
      - This starts the Mages Guild questline
    • iconfighter.pngFind Aicessar at the Fighters Guildhall and accept AICESSAR'S INVITATION then talk to Guildmaster Sees-All-Colors and accept ANCHORS FROM THE HARBOUR
      - This starts the Fighters Guild questline
    • gkaqwxz.pngFind The Prophet at The Harborage
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Auridon:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE HARBORAGE
    • gkaqwxz.pngDAUGHTER OF GIANTS
    • gkaqwxz.pngCHASING SHADOWS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCURINURE'S INVITATION
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngLONG LOST LORE
    • iconfighter.pngAICESSAR'S INVITATION
    • iconfighter.pngANCHORS FROM THE HARBOR

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Auridon continue to Grahtwood
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Grahtwood:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCASTLE OF THE WORM
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE THARN SPEAKS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngSIMPLY MISPLACED
    • iconfighter.pngTHE DANGEROUS PAST

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Grahtwood continue to Greenshade
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Greenshade:
    • gkaqwxz.pngHALLS OF TORMENT
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCIRCUS OF CHEERFUL SLAUGHTER
    • iconfighter.pngTHE PRISMATIC CORE

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Greenshade continue to Malabal Tor
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Malabal Tor:
    • gkaqwxz.pngVALLEY OF BLADES
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCHATEAU OF THE RAVENOUS RODENT
    • iconfighter.pngPROVING THE DEED

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Malabal Tor continue to Reaper's March
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Reaper's March:
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE MAD GOD'S BARGAIN
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE ARCH-MAGE'S BOON
    • iconfighter.pngWILL OF THE COUNCIL

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Reaper's March finish
    • gkaqwxz.pngSHADOW OF SANCRE TOR
    • gkaqwxz.pngCOUNCIL OF THE FIVE COMPANIONS
    when finished, continue to Coldharbour and finish the zone story by completing:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE FINAL ASSAULT

    Once completed, The Prophet will appear and give you the final quest of the main questline:
    • gkaqwxz.pngGOD OF SCHEMES

    Once you've completed the main questline, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Silver.pngCADWELL'S SILVER
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Ebonhart Pact to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Bleakrock Isle/Bal Foyen
    2. Stonefalls
    3. Deshaan
    4. Shadowfen
    5. Eastmarch
    6. The Rift

    Once you've completed CADWELL'S SILVER, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Gold.pngCADWELL'S GOLD
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Daggerfall Covenant to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Stros M'Kai/Betnikh
    2. Glenumbra
    3. Stormhaven
    4. Rivenspire
    5. Alik'r Desert
    6. Bangkorai

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    • Daggerfall Covenant
    Completing the tutorial is the only way to use the Keywright's Gallery. This is a portal room that lets you choose your starter area.
    Inside the Keywright's Gallery use the portal that says Stros M'Kai

    (If you skipped the tutorial, you can continue the guide from here ↴)

    Travel to wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra
    You will automatically accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR - This will start the main questline
    Talk to the Hooded Figure

    Once you've completed SOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR and have returned to Tamriel, travel to wayshrine.png Port Hunding Wayshrine in Stros M'Kai.
    Enter Port Hunding, talk to Captain Kaleen and accept
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE BROKEN SPEARHEAD - This will start your alliance questline

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Stros M'Kai and Betnikh continue to Daggerfall in Glenumbra
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngFind Nemarc at the Mages Guildhall and accept NEMARC'S INVITATION then talk to Valaste and accept LONG LOST LORE
      - This starts the Mages Guild questline
    • iconfighter.pngFind Basile Fenandre at the Fighters Guildhall and accept BASILE'S INVITATION then talk to Guildmaster Sees-All-Colors and accept ANCHORS FROM THE HARBOUR
      - This starts the Fighters Guild questline
    • gkaqwxz.pngFind The Prophet at The Harborage
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Glenumbra:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE HARBORAGE
    • gkaqwxz.pngDAUGHTER OF GIANTS
    • gkaqwxz.pngCHASING SHADOWS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCURINURE'S INVITATION
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngLONG LOST LORE
    • iconfighter.pngAICESSAR'S INVITATION
    • iconfighter.pngANCHORS FROM THE HARBOR

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Glenumbra continue to Stormhaven
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Stormhaven:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCASTLE OF THE WORM
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE THARN SPEAKS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngSIMPLY MISPLACED
    • iconfighter.pngTHE DANGEROUS PAST

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Stormhaven continue to Rivenspire
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Rivenspire:
    • gkaqwxz.pngHALLS OF TORMENT
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCIRCUS OF CHEERFUL SLAUGHTER
    • iconfighter.pngTHE PRISMATIC CORE

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Rivenspire continue to Alik'r Desert
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Alik'r Desert:
    • gkaqwxz.pngVALLEY OF BLADES
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCHATEAU OF THE RAVENOUS RODENT
    • iconfighter.pngPROVING THE DEED

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Alik'r Desert continue to Bangkorai
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Bangkorai:
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE MAD GOD'S BARGAIN
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE ARCH-MAGE'S BOON
    • iconfighter.pngWILL OF THE COUNCIL

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Bankorai finish
    • gkaqwxz.pngSHADOW OF SANCRE TOR
    • gkaqwxz.pngCOUNCIL OF THE FIVE COMPANIONS
    when finished, continue to Coldharbour and finish the zone story by completing:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE FINAL ASSAULT

    Once completed, The Prophet will appear and give you the final quest of the main questline:
    • gkaqwxz.pngGOD OF SCHEMES

    Once you've completed the main questline, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Silver.pngCADWELL'S SILVER
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Aldmeri Dominion to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Khenarthi's Roost
    2. Auridon
    3. Grahtwood
    4. Greenshade
    5. Malabal Tor
    6. Reaper's March

    Once you've completed CADWELL'S SILVER, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Gold.pngCADWELL'S GOLD
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Ebonheart Pact to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Bleakrock Isle/Bal Foyen
    2. Stonefalls
    3. Deshaan
    4. Shadowfen
    5. Eastmarch
    6. The Rift

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    • Ebonheart Pact
    Completing the tutorial is the only way to use the Keywright's Gallery. This is a portal room that lets you choose your starter area.
    Inside the Keywright's Gallery use the portal that says Bleakrock Isle

    (If you skipped the tutorial, you can continue the guide from here ↴)

    Travel to wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls
    You will automatically accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR - This will start the main questline
    Talk to the Hooded Figure

    Once you've completed SOUL SHRIVEN IN COLDHARBOUR and have returned to Tamriel, travel to wayshrine.png Bleakrock Wayshrine in Bleakrock Isle.
    Enter Bleakrock Village, enter the big building with the stone steps and talk to Captain Rana and accept
    • gkaqwxz.pngA BEGINNING AT BLEAKROCK - This will start your alliance questline

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Bleakrock Isle and Bal Foyen continue to Davon's Watch in Stonefalls
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngFind Rudrasa at the Mages Guildhall and accept RUDRASA'S INVITATION then talk to Valaste and accept LONG LOST LORE
      - This starts the Mages Guild questline
    • iconfighter.pngFind Hilan at the Fighters Guildhall and accept HILAN'S INVITATION then talk to Guildmaster Sees-All-Colors and accept ANCHORS FROM THE HARBOUR
      - This starts the Fighters Guild questline
    • gkaqwxz.pngFind The Prophet at The Harborage
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Stonefalls:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE HARBORAGE
    • gkaqwxz.pngDAUGHTER OF GIANTS
    • gkaqwxz.pngCHASING SHADOWS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCURINURE'S INVITATION
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngLONG LOST LORE
    • iconfighter.pngAICESSAR'S INVITATION
    • iconfighter.pngANCHORS FROM THE HARBOR

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Stonefalls continue to Deshaan
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Deshaan:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCASTLE OF THE WORM
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE THARN SPEAKS
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngSIMPLY MISPLACED
    • iconfighter.pngTHE DANGEROUS PAST

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Deshaan continue to Shadowfen
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Shadowfen:
    • gkaqwxz.pngHALLS OF TORMENT
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCIRCUS OF CHEERFUL SLAUGHTER
    • iconfighter.pngTHE PRISMATIC CORE

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Shadowfen continue to Eastmarch
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in Eastmarch:
    • gkaqwxz.pngVALLEY OF BLADES
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngCHATEAU OF THE RAVENOUS RODENT
    • iconfighter.pngPROVING THE DEED

    Once you've completed the zone stories in Eastmarch continue to The Rift
    Complete the following quests while doing your zone stories in The Rift:
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE MAD GOD'S BARGAIN
    • ON-icon-reputation-Mages-Guild.pngTHE ARCH-MAGE'S BOON
    • iconfighter.pngWILL OF THE COUNCIL

    Once you've completed the zone stories in The Rift finish
    • gkaqwxz.pngSHADOW OF SANCRE TOR
    • gkaqwxz.pngCOUNCIL OF THE FIVE COMPANIONS
    when finished, continue to Coldharbour and finish the zone story by completing:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE FINAL ASSAULT

    Once completed, The Prophet will appear and give you the final quest of the main questline:
    • gkaqwxz.pngGOD OF SCHEMES

    Once you've completed the main questline, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Silver.pngCADWELL'S SILVER
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Daggerfall Covenant to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Stros M'Kai/Betnikh
    2. Glenumbra
    3. Stormhaven
    4. Rivenspire
    5. Alik'r Desert
    6. Bangkorai

    Once you've completed CADWELL'S SILVER, Cadwell will give you the quest:
    • 30px-ON-icon-cadwell-Gold.pngCADWELL'S GOLD
    You will have to do the zone stories for The Aldmeri Dominion to finish this quest.
    This means you will have to do all zone stories in:
    1. Khenarthi's Roost
    2. Auridon
    3. Grahtwood
    4. Greenshade
    5. Malabal Tor
    6. Reaper's March
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    Up next are 6 DLC packs

    • Craglorn
    • Imperial City
    • Orsinium
    • Thieves Guild
    • Dark Brotherhood

    You can play these in any order.

    • Shadows of the Hist

    You can mix this one up with any of the 5 previous DLC's but it involves The Dark Brotherhood in a small way.


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    • Craglorn
    Travel to your alliance capital
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Elden Root in Grahtwood
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Wayrest in Stormhaven
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Mournhold in Deshaan

    Talk to Star-Gazer Herald and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE STAR-GAZERS

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    • Imperial City
    Open the Alliance War screen ('L' by default on PC)
    Queue for a campaign of your choosing, enter one of two of your alliance's home gates and talk to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - Captain Mulamurr -or- Captain Seriril
    • Daggerfall Covenant - Captain Durida -or- Captain Veranim
    • Ebonheart Pact - Captain Alesace -or- Captain Rythe
    and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCITY ON THE BRINK

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    • Orsinium
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls

    Talk to Stuga and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngINVITATION TO ORSINIUM

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    • Thieves Guild
    Enter any XunA5tZ.pngOutlaw Refuge
    talk to Quen and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngPARTNERS IN CRIME

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    • Dark Brotherhood
    Enter any XunA5tZ.pngOutlaw Refuge
    talk to Amelie Crowe and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngVOICES IN THE DARK

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    • Shadows of the Hist
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Ruins of Mazzatun
    Talk to Heem-Jas and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSAP AND STONE

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Cradle of Shadows
    Talk to Hides-the-Ashes and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSILK AND SHADOW

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    Up next is the first expansion chapter

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    • Morrowind
    To start the prologue, you have two options that both lead to the same quest:

    • Enter any Inn and talk to Alessio Guillon
    -or-
    • Travel to wayshrine.png Wayrest, enter Cloudy Dregs Inn, talk to Rhea Opacarius and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE MISSING PROPHECY - This will start the prologue quest

    Once you arrive at Seyda Neen
    Talk to Alavesa Arethan and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngDIVINE CONUNDRUM

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    • Horns of the Reach
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Bloodroot Forge
    Talk to Filand and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngBLOOD FOR BLOOD

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Falkreath Hold
    Talk to Gurund and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngFALKREATH'S DEMISE

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    • Clockwork City
    Enter any Mages Guildhall and interact with a note that reads Order of the Eye Dispatch and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngOF KNIVES AND LONG SHADOWS - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Elden Root in Grahtwood - enter the Treasury
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Wayrest in Stormhaven - enter the Treasury
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Mournhold in Deshaan - enter the City Center
    Talk to Eldrasea Deras and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTO THE CLOCKWORK CITY

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    • Dragon Bones
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Fang Lair
    Talk to Yisareh and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCASTING THE BONES

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Scalecaller Peak
    Talk to Jorvuld Davaux and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngPLANS OF PESTILENCE

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    Up next is the second expansion chapter

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    • Summerset
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls
    Enter the Mages Guildhall, talk to Vanus Galerion and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHROUGH A VEIL DARKLY - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished travel to
    • wayshrine.png Shimmerene Wayshrine in Summerset
    talk to Calibar and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE QUEEN'S DECREE

    Once you've finished THE QUEEN'S DECREE use the
    • Portal to Ceporah Tower in Artaeum
    and talk to Loremaster Celarus then accept:
    • H50OgMb.pngTHE PSIJICS' CALLING - This will start the Psijic Order questline

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    • Wolfhunter
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Moon Hunter Keep
    Talk to Adonatus Varian and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngMOONLIGHT ASCENT

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png March of Sacrifices
    Talk to Hanu and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE GREAT HUNT

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    • Murkmire
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls
    talk to Concordia Mercius and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngRUTHLESS COMPETITION - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished travel to
    • wayshrine.png Lilmoth Wayshrine in Murkmire
    talk to Famia Mercius and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSUNKEN TREASURE

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    Up next is the 'Season of the Dragon' chapter

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    • Wrathstone
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Frostvault
    Talk to Tharayya and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngLOCK AND KEYSTONE

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Depths of Malatar
    Talk to Tharayya and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE GUIDING LIGHT

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    • Elsweyr
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon - outside the Northern gates
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra - on the approach to Daggerfall from the east
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls - near the East gate
    talk to Anais Davaux and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE DEMON WEAPON - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Rimmen in Northern Elsweyr - in the city center close to the wayshrine
    talk to Anais Davaux and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngA RAGE OF DRAGONS

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    • Scalebreaker
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Moongrave Fane
    Talk to Chevalier Renald and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE SANGUINE SUCCESSOR

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Lair of Maarselok
    Talk to Allanwen and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE AZURE BLIGHT

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    • Dragonhold
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon - at the Docks near The Prowler
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra - outside the Southern Gate across from Bazgara's Horses
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls - outside the Southeast Gate near the fountain across from Davon's Fine Steeds
    Talk to Hinzuur and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE DRAGONGUARD'S LEGACY - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon - at the Docks near The Prowler
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra - outside the Southern Gate across from Bazgara's Horses
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls - outside the Southeast Gate near the fountain across from Davon's Fine Steeds
    Talk to Hinzuur and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE HORN OF JA'DARRI

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Senchal in Southern Elsweyr
    talk to Danouida on the road, south of Senchal and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE DRAGON'S LAIR

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Dragonguard Sanctum Wayshrine in Dragonguard Sanctum
    talk to Sidura on the docks and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE DARK AEON

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    Up next is the 'Dark Heart of Skyrim' chapter

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    • Harrowstorm
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Icereach
    Talk to Arnvir and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE FROZEN ISLE

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Unhallowed Grave
    Talk to Shelaria and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngUNHALLOWED GRAVE

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    • Greymoor
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon - on the beach at the Docks
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra - on the Docks
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls - east of the Gladiator's Quarters
    talk to Scout Gunthe and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE COVEN CONSPIRACY - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Solitude Docks in Western Skyrim
    talk to Brondold who comes running towards you and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE GATHERING STORM

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    • Stonethorn
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Castle Thorn
    Talk to Gwendis and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngBLOOD OF THE PAST

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Stone Garden
    Talk to Gwendis and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngMETHOD AND MADNESS

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    • Markarth
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Vulkhel Guard in Auridon - near the Harborage
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Daggerfall in Glenumbra - outside the Eastern Gate south of the bridge
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Davon's Watch in Stonefalls - southwest of the Event Exchange
    Talk to Gwendis at her camp and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE RAVENWATCH INQUIRY - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished travel to
    • wayshrine.png North Markarth in The Reach
    talk to Count Verandis Ravenwatch and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE DESPOT OF MARKARTH

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    Up next is the 'Gates of Oblivion' chapter

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    • Flames of Ambition
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png The Cauldron
    Talk to Lyranth and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngINTO THE DEEP

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Black Drake Villa
    Talk to Eveli Sharp-Arrow and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngBURNING SECRETS

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    • Blackwood
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Elden Root in Grahtwood - near the Undaunted Enclave
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Wayrest in Stormhaven - near the Undaunted Enclave
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Mournhold in Deshaan - along the road south of the Undaunted Enclave
    talk to Rogatus Cinna and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngA MORTAL'S TOUCH - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Leyawiin Outskirts in Blackwood
    talk to Brigadine Antonius and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngA DEADLY SECRET

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    • Bastian Hallix
    To unlock Bastian Hallix as a companion, head south of Deepscorn Hollow along the southwest coast of Blackwood
    Talk to Zeechis and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngCOMPETITION AND CONTRACTS - This will reward Bastian Hallix as a companion once completed

    • Mirri Elendis
    To unlock Mirri Elendis as a companion, head north of Doomvault Vulpinaz in northern Blackwood
    Talk to Mirri Elendis and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngSHATTERED AND SCATTERED - This will reward Mirri Elendis as a companion once completed

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    • Waking Flame
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Red Petal Bastion
    Talk to Weylin and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngA ROSE OF MANY THORNS

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png The Dread Cellar
    Talk to Martus Tullius and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngQUAKING DREAD

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    • Deadlands
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Elden Root in Grahtwood - on the road, south of Elden Root
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Wayrest in Stormhaven - just outside the Cloudy Dregs Inn
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Mournhold in Deshaan - next to the fountain between the Fighters Guild and Mages Guild
    talk to Rogatina Cinna and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngAN APOCALYPTIC SITUATION - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Fargrave Outskirts in Fargrave
    talk to The Anchorite and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTHE CELESTIAL PALANQUIN

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    Up next is the 'Legacy of the Bretons' chapter

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    • Ascending Tide
    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Coral Aerie
    Talk to Captain Kaleen and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngAN ORDER GONE AWRY

    -once finished-

    Open the GROUP & ACTIVITY FINDER ('P' by default on PC)
    Select DUNGEON FINDER and in the dropdown menu Specific Dungeons and queue for:
    • b0gk7ow.png Shipwright's Regret
    Talk to Captain Za'Ji and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngWRIGHT OF PASSAGE

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    • High Isle
    Travel to
    • Aldmeri Dominion - wayshrine.png Elden Root in Grahtwood - just inside the gates of the Altmer Embassy
    • Daggerfall Covenant - wayshrine.png Wayrest in Stormhaven - near the Guild Traders
    • Ebonheart Pact - wayshrine.png Mournhold in Deshaan - near the southeastern gate of Mournhold
    talk to Jakarn and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngASCENDING DOUBT - This will start the prologue quest

    Once finished, travel to
    • wayshrine.png Westbay Wayshrine in High Isle
    talk to Jakarn and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngOF KNIGHTS AND KNAVES

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    • Isobel Veloise
    To unlock Isobel Veloise as a companion, head all the way west out of Gonfalon Bay and cross the bridge over the river until you reach Castle Navire Wayshrine
    Talk to Lord Remard DeFulley and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTOURNAMENT OF THE HEART - This will reward Isobel Veloise as a companion once completed

    • Ember
    To unlock Ember as a companion, head north of Gonfalon Bay and cross the middle bridge over the river.
    Talk to Ladlow Menant and accept:
    • gkaqwxz.pngTOWER FULL OF TROUBLE - This will reward Ember as a companion once completed




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    Thank you all for reading!
    It's taken me many hours to compile this step-by-step guide and I will keep updating it with every chapter and DLC that gets added.
    Feel free to reply with corrections and/or spelling mistakes and I will make sure to update the guide.
    If you'd like to say hi, you can find me in-game @neogriz (EU)


    04-05-2020 - version 1.0
    05-05-2020 - version 1.1 - updated with Shadows of the Hist and Horns of the Reach
    28-05-2020 - version 2.0 - updated with Greymoor zone story
    06-06-2020 - version 2.1 - updated with Cadwell's Silver & Gold specific icons and clearer Psijic Order icon
    03-01-2021 - version 2.2 - updated with Stonethorn and Markarth DLC, added the region location under Craglorn and updated the Dragonhold prologue steps
    08-03-2021 - version 3.0 - updated with the Flames of Ambition DLC, added alternate options to start Shadows of the Hist, Horns of the Reach, Dragon Bones, Wolfhunter, Wrathstone, Scalebreaker, Harrowstorm and Stonethorn questlines
    02-04-2021 - version 3.1 - updated with prologue quest for Blackwood
    15-06-2021 - version 3.2 - updated with Isle of Balfiera starter options, Blackwood zone story and how to unlock companions
    03-07-2022 - version 4.0 - updated with Waking Flame DLC, Deadlands DLC, Ascending Tide DLC, High Isle zone story and how to unlock companions

    What happened to the link? It is broken :(
  • sjaeger172004rwb17_ESO
    Hi is there an updated version with all prologies?

    thanks
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