Second Wave: Retrieval

Quest Giver: Aela the Huntress

Speak with Aela and ask what her targets are. She mentions a fragment of the Wuuthrad, hidden somewhere in Skyrim.

Journey to the location Aela has indicated, and slay the Silver Hand forces inside, along with any foes lurking at this locale. The fragments of the blade are usually inside a treasure chest or on a piece of furniture. It is almost always in the same chamber where you found the leader of the Silver Hand. Retrieve the fragments immediately.

• Fragment of Ysgramor’s Blade

Quest Conclusion

With the Fragment of Ysgramor’s Blade in your possession, journey back to Jorrvaskr, inside Whiterun, and inform Aela that you’ve been successful. Aside from furthering this quest line and receiving a verbal congratulations from Aela, there are no rewards.

Postquest Activities

If this was your first Second Wave quest, Aela will present your next target. If you have now completed two of these quests, Companions Quest: Blood’s Honor will begin.