Aftershock

Once the events of the Eye of the Magnus have subsided, converse with Tolfdir. He informs you there have been reports of some kind of magical anomaly appearing in Skyrim. He fears this may be a side effect of Ancano’s meddling with the Eye of Magnus and requests that you find out what is going on. He also recommends bringing along the Staff of Magnus.

Journey to the outdoor location with the perceived rift (which can be anywhere on Skyrim’s exterior surface, in any Hold), and battle any entities you see prowling the area close by. Brandish your Staff of Magnus, and destroy the three Magic Anomalies surrounding the rupture. This seals it away and restores what passes for normality around these parts.

Quest Conclusion

Return to the College of Winterhold and speak with Tolfdir, confirming that the rupture was there, and you dealt with it. You are not rewarded if the rift occurred in Winterhold Hold, as this was part of the College’s problem and needed to be covered up before the already-angry population got any more furious with mages. If the rift occurred in any other Hold, you’re given the following:

• 300 to 500 gold pieces

Postquest Activities

You may now speak to Tolfdir again or to another mage and begin another Radiant Quest.