Shalidor’s Insights

Speak to Urag gro-Shub in the College’s Arcanaeum. During the conversation, ask him if there are any special books he’s looking for. He mentions Shalidor, a powerful mage from the First Era. His writings are scattered across Skyrim, and only Urag can translate them. He’s heard whispers that more of his work has turned up, and he wants you to find it.

Quest Conclusion

Head to the location indicated on your in-game world map, which can be any dungeon or fortification with a large treasure chest. Battle through the denizens there until you reach the book’s location: inside a large treasure chest.

• Shalidor’s Insights

Take the book, head back to the Arcanaeum, and give the book over. Then return after 48 hours, which gives Urag enough time to translate the script within the tome. As a reward, he (randomly) gives you three of any of the following scrolls or increases one of your magic skills:

• Shalidor’s Insights: Alteration (3) or
• Shalidor’s Insights: Conjuration (3) or
• Shalidor’s Insights: Destruction (3) or
• Shalidor’s Insights: Illusion (3) or
• Shalidor’s Insights: Restoration (3) or
• Shalidor’s Insights: Magicka (3)
• +1 to Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, or Restoration skill

Postquest Activities

You may now speak to Urag gro-Shub again or to another mage and begin another Radiant Quest.