Telvanni Research

Dirty Deeds

That haughty Neloth, the mage with whom you explored Dragonborn Main Quest: The Path of Knowledge, has a task for you to complete. Ascend to his tower lair in Tel Mithryn and ask him, “Can I help with your research?” One (random) request Neloth has for you involves Ash Spawn. Neloth is doing research on them, and he asks you to bring him a sample of the ash from one using a special extraction tool.

• Ash Extractor

Ash for Cash

Head away from Tel Mithryn and locate Ash Spawn. These foes are hardy and numerous. You find them easily, especially along the southern part of the island, where Red Mountain’s deposits have landed. Or you can find them:

• In Raven Rock Temple, after speaking to Elder Othreloth and agreeing to his Favor and cleaning out his ancestral tomb.
• At Old Attius Farm, Raven Rock, or Fort Frostmoth as you progress through Solstheim Side Quests: March of the Dead.

Inspect the ash pile one of these fiends leaves behind, and extract it using the tool you were provided.

• Ash

Quest Conclusion

Head back to Neloth, and the mage is relatively impressed by your locating and extraction skills, rewarding you with some gold for your troubles.

• Gold (250)

Postquest Activities

This quest occurs randomly but isn’t repeated.