Initial Wave: Rescue Mission

Quest Giver: Skjor

Quest Giver: Vilkas

Speak with either Skjor or Vilkas, and he lets you know that a member of an important family or organization with ties to the Companions has been kidnapped. Those responsible have taken the victim to a hiding place. You are to find the victim and return him to the location from which they were kidnapped. Obviously, the victim’s health is of paramount importance.

Journey to the location where the enemies took the victim. Begin to battle your way toward the victim’s location. The target is usually close to any enemy leader or imprisoned in a cell or a cage. Unlock them if necessary, using Lockpick, searching any nearby foes you’ve slain for a key, or finding a lever to release the victim from their prison.

With the victim found and released, they become a Follower, and you must emerge from your current location with them in tow. Once you reach the surface, having protected the target throughout the rest of the escape, Fast-Travel to the safe location indicated or the nearest already-discovered location and walk the rest of the way, defending the victim from any further attacks.

Quest Conclusion

Return to Jorrvaskr and seek out Skjor or Vilkas to inform him you recovered the kidnapping victim alive and chaperoned them back to a safe place. Your quest-giver is pleased with this outcome, and you receive some of the reward.

• Gold pieces (leveled)

Postquest Activities

You may now speak to another Companion and begin another Radiant Quest (or access the critical Companions Quest if you haven’t already).