Bolstering the Ranks is a side quest in Skyrim: Dawnguard.
It is only available to Dawnguards.
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Starting Location[edit]
The quest Bolstering the Ranks starts in Fort Dawnguard
Quest Giver[edit]
Bolstering the Ranks is given by Sorine Jurard.
Prerequisite[edit]
Rescue Dexion Evicus in the quest Prophet
Description[edit]
It's been suggested that the Dawnguard could use the help of a man named Florentius, a former Priest of Arkay. I need to speak with Isran to find out if he knows where Florentius might be.
Objectives[edit]
Speak with Isran
Walkthrough[edit]
After talking to Isran, go to Ruunvald which is north of Riften.[1] Another close point is Shor's Stone which is to the west of Ruunvald
Climb the mountain and find entrance to Ruunvald Excavation
In a tent near there is Volk's Journal
Enter the excavation and work your way down. You will be fighting a lot of Charmed Vigilants in this dungeon. After you cross a wood bridge, you will fight Volk. Then keep going deeper into the dungeon, and through a door to Ruunvald Temple.
In the throne room, fight Moric Sidrey and Minorne. Loot Minorne and get Staff of Ruunvald and Ruunvald key.
Use the key to unlock the cage and talk to Florentius Baenius, a priest of Arkay.
Leave the room through iron door to the south. There is a room with the book The Aetherium Wars on a table. Find a lever in the east end of the room and activate it to reveal secret door that will lead you out of the temple.
