Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Apocrypha
[S.A06] Apocrypha: The Winds of Change
[S.A06] Apocrypha: The Winds of Change
Related Quests
- Solstheim Side Quest: Black Book: The Winds of Change
Recommended Level: 25
Dungeon: Apocrypha
- Lurker
- Seeker
Special Area
- Black Book: The Winds of Change
Miscellaneous
- Area is locked
- Chest
Black Book: The Winds of Change
This book is nestled deep within Bloodskal Barrow [S.S02], which is accessed from Raven Rock Mine. Defeat (or avoid) the Dragon Acolyte Priest Zahkriisos, learn the Word of Power from the Word Wall behind him, then locate the circular spiral-stepped area with a small waterfall. Reach the pedestal containing the Black Book and read it. You are transported to Apocrypha.
Interior: Apocrypha
Chapter I: Fetid Pier and Lookout
The great fetid seas of Apocrypha greet you. Focus on the path and head southeast, climbing the stepped platforms to your left as you turn east. Fight two or three Seekers as you go. Avoid the tentacle from the black pond, as you reach a Scrye that opens a gate ahead (northeast) of you.
- Seeker
Chapter I: Side Passage
Move past a black table and a Magicka font. A Stamina font, a black table, and a Scrye are crammed together. The Scrye opens a second gate.
- Font of Magicka
- Font of Stamina
Chapter I: Corridor of Whirling Pages
Head southwest, engaging two more Seekers in the corridor beyond. Gather Magicka from a font as you continue south to a Scrye. This opens a gate to the south.
- Font of Magicka (2)
- Seeker
Chapter I: Lurker Pool
This leads to a larger, open chamber with a ramp and a forming Lurker. Slay this atrocity, before or after you activate the Scrye to the west. There are two Magicka fonts to siphon here too. The Scrye on the ground elongates the steps. The Scrye atop the ramp opens the gate atop these steps.
- Font of Magicka (2)
- Lurker
Chapter I: Black Book: The Winds of Change
The gate allows access to the pedestal containing the tome, and there is an adjacent vessel to ransack. Open the book to claim one of the following abilities: