Second Wave: Stealing Plans

Quest Giver: Aela the Huntress

Speak with Aela and ask whether she has additional work for you. She’s heard rumors of a Silver Hand camp, with a set of plans somewhere inside that could contain information helpful to the Companions; for example, it could enable a Silver Hand lieutenant to be tracked and killed. You’re tasked with obtaining the plans.

Locate the Silver Hand camp specified by Aela (these are usually keeps, caves, or other fortifications known to house bandits), and cut a swathe through the defending enemies inside (or attempt a sneaky infiltration). The plans are usually resting on or under a table or other furniture, rather than inside a chest. Look carefully for the Stratagem, then depart with it.

• Silver Hand Stratagem

Quest Conclusion

Return to Jorrvaskr, inside Whiterun, and inform Aela that you’ve been successful. Aside from furthering this quest line and 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.