This is the first quest you get from Raminus Polus. You will need to travel and complete a few objectives to unlock your Iconic Mage’s Staff.

Walkthrough

Talk to Raminus Polus

Make your way to the Imperial City. You will want to go through the front door of the Arcane University. Just inside you can normally find Raminus Polus, an Imperial Sorcerer. Talking with him, he remarks on what you’ve seen in the Guild Halls, but does invite you to join the University by forging your own Mage’s Staff.

Talk to Raminus Polus about “Tasks” and then “Staff” to begin this properly. He directs you to go to a grove found to the Northeast of the Imperial City. It’s found nearby Wellspring Cave. He’ll tell you to speak with either Zahrasha or Elette and then make your choice carefully.

Reach Wellspring Cave

Head across Lake Rumore to the East. Ignore the island in the middle (But that is your destination) to reach the Eastern shore of the Lake. Make your way to Wellspring Cave. While you could enter the Cave earlier, only with this quest can you fully explore the Cave’s entrances and exits.

Wellspring Cave

Start by heading down the slope into the first chamber. Getting there, you’re likely to immediately be attacked by a Necromancer! Quickly take them down since they’ll summon in an Undead to help them fight. You’ll also (unfortunately) find the corpse of Zahrasha. Check her body for the Wellspring Cave Key. This will ensure you’ve got full access as you explore.

Head down the slope to the West and you’ll find more enemy spellcasters (all necromancers) coming after you. This large chamber has a few more to the Southwest across the gap. Use the land bridge to get closer to them if needed. Just head up the slope after that.

Get to the top of the slope and open the door there. You’ll find need for the Wellspring Cave Key.

Survive the Necromancers

You’ll arrive in the Grove and you are immediately confronted by Noveni Othran, a Necromancer. Immediately begin attacking them after they’ve said their piece. There are a few other Necromancers that you’ll need to defeat to clear this objective.

Investigate the Grove

Head to the middle of the grove to find the body of Eletta. Take a moment to head to the stone chest also around the middle. Inside there you will find the Unfinished Staff.

Return to the Arcane University

With everything collected, it’s time to head back to the Arcane University. Talk with Raminus Polus again and choose “Necromancers.” He’ll tell you to talk with Delmar in the Chironasium. Go through either side door into the main area of the Arcane University.

Talk to Delmar

Go to the South building to find the Chironasium. Get inside and look for the Redguard Delmar. Just approach and talk with him about “Staff.” He’ll be happy to help you work on your Staff.

Customize Your Staff

It’s time to make a lot of choices to create your Staff. Each of the main choices can have a few subsequent options:

• it’s recommended to be level 15 before acquiring your Mages Staff to get the most effect out of it.

Destruction:

• Fire Damage
• Frost Damage
• Shock Damage

Illusion:

• Charm
• Paralyze
• Silence

Mysticism

• Soul Trap
• Telekinesis
• Dispel

A Destruction Shock Damage Staff or an Illusion Paralyze Staff are some of the best choices. Silence is nice too, specifically for the Mage’s Guild Questline because of all the spellcasters you’ll fight throughout it.

Regardless, choose the one that works best for you (or fits the character best). Delmar will ask for 24 hours to complete the staff. Leave the Chironasium and pass the time.

Claim Your Mage’s Staff

Pass 24 hours waiting, sleeping or questing. After that, make your way back to the Chironasium. Go inside it and talk with Delmar again. He’ll tell you that your Mage’s Staff is now in the cupboard in the back.

• The level of the Staff isn’t set until you open the cupboard. You can put off getting it until you’re a more appropriate level if needed. But this does halt your Mages Guild Questline progress.

Advance Your Rank

Before you can continue with the Mages Guild Quest line, you will need to speak with Raminus Polus. Talk to him about “Advancement” and you’ll be granted the rank of Journeyman. This clears the way for the next quest: Ulterior Motives.

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