- Skyrim Dawnguard Aetherium Shards Locations Guide
Skyrim Lost To The Ages Quest Not Starting
Pigments 1 1 1 – polychrome software synthesizer plugin. Got the quest by reading the book. Compressor 4 2 2 download free. Went and found all the shards. I place them at the entrance to bthalft. Red giant magic bullet suite 13 0 15 20. Katria says remove them and stand back, so I do. However, the screen just keeps shaking and the entrance doesn't actually open. Playing the Skyrim remastered edition for PS4. Any thoughts? Nov 19, 2016.
- By chronodev (Ron)
- Published 07/22/2012
- Unrated
After solving the Arkngthamz doors puzzle, two of the gates open.
The following objective is completed: Solve the Tonal Lock
The following objective is received: Claim the treasure of Arkngthamz
Go through either of the unlocked doors, and take the Aetherium Shard from the pedestal. Speak with Katria. She points out the edge has been cut, precisely cut. If you had another piece, about the same size, it would snap right in. We have to find the other pieces. There should be three more, one for each of the four cities that worked on the forge. Then, we still have to find the Forge itself, but Katria had a lead on that too.
Katria said she had a map in her journal, and suggested that's where you should start, so open Katria's Journal for the clues.
Your next objective is:
Search for the Aetherium Shards (1/4)
The first one you have already found after solving the door puzzle, and three remain.
Before leaving this chamber, note that there is a chest just behind the stand where you found the first Aetherium Shard, so be sure to loot it as it has pretty good quality treasure. Then, exit Arkngthamz the way you came in.
Check your quest log:
Lost to the Ages
In Arkgnthamz, I met Katria, a ghost searching for the Mythical Aetherium Forge. Together, we found one of the four Aetherium Shards that make up the key to the forge. She left search for the other shards and the Forge itself, and urged me to do the same.
As long as you set the quest to trackable in your journal, your map should point you to the correct locations. But sometimes the marker is bugged or does not appear. So see exact locations below:
Where to find the Aetherium Shards
Aetherium Shard locations are:
1st Aetherium Shard Location: Arkngthamz Puzzle Room (you should already have this)
2nd Aetherium Shard Location: Deep Folk Crossing (north east of Markarth)
3rd Aetherium Shard Location: Raldbthar (southwest of Windhelm)
4th Aetherium Shard Location: Mzulft (south east of Windhelm)
Note: You could get these shards in a different order, but unless specifically instructed to do so by your quest markers, we suggest you follow the order above to avoid the chance of glitches and bugs in the quest.
When you get to the location of the last shard, Mzulft, locate the Dwarven Storeroom building outside. Katria is waiting for you inside. The door in front of you will have an expert lock, but you can instead pick lock the door to the side which has an easier, apprentice, lock. Grab the fourth Aetherium Shard from its stand.
Once you have retrieved all four Aetherium Shards, the objective completes. In the next part of the walkthrough, you will be crafting your Aetherial Item!
The following objective is completed: Solve the Tonal Lock
The following objective is received: Claim the treasure of Arkngthamz
Go through either of the unlocked doors, and take the Aetherium Shard from the pedestal. Speak with Katria. She points out the edge has been cut, precisely cut. If you had another piece, about the same size, it would snap right in. We have to find the other pieces. There should be three more, one for each of the four cities that worked on the forge. Then, we still have to find the Forge itself, but Katria had a lead on that too.
Katria said she had a map in her journal, and suggested that's where you should start, so open Katria's Journal for the clues.
Your next objective is:
Search for the Aetherium Shards (1/4)
The first one you have already found after solving the door puzzle, and three remain.
Before leaving this chamber, note that there is a chest just behind the stand where you found the first Aetherium Shard, so be sure to loot it as it has pretty good quality treasure. Then, exit Arkngthamz the way you came in.
Check your quest log:
Lost to the Ages
In Arkgnthamz, I met Katria, a ghost searching for the Mythical Aetherium Forge. Together, we found one of the four Aetherium Shards that make up the key to the forge. She left search for the other shards and the Forge itself, and urged me to do the same.
As long as you set the quest to trackable in your journal, your map should point you to the correct locations. But sometimes the marker is bugged or does not appear. So see exact locations below:
Where to find the Aetherium Shards
Aetherium Shard locations are:
1st Aetherium Shard Location: Arkngthamz Puzzle Room (you should already have this)
2nd Aetherium Shard Location: Deep Folk Crossing (north east of Markarth)
3rd Aetherium Shard Location: Raldbthar (southwest of Windhelm)
4th Aetherium Shard Location: Mzulft (south east of Windhelm)
Note: You could get these shards in a different order, but unless specifically instructed to do so by your quest markers, we suggest you follow the order above to avoid the chance of glitches and bugs in the quest.
When you get to the location of the last shard, Mzulft, locate the Dwarven Storeroom building outside. Katria is waiting for you inside. The door in front of you will have an expert lock, but you can instead pick lock the door to the side which has an easier, apprentice, lock. Grab the fourth Aetherium Shard from its stand.
Once you have retrieved all four Aetherium Shards, the objective completes. In the next part of the walkthrough, you will be crafting your Aetherial Item!
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- Skyrim Dawnguard Lost to the Ages Achievement Walkthrough
- By chronodev (Ron)
- Published 07/22/2012
- Unrated
To start the quest 'Lost to the Ages', you will need to read a book called 'The Aetherium Wars'. This side quest is available to BOTH factions.
The Aetherium Wars Location
The easiest way to find the book depends on the faction you chose:
Dawnguards: This book is in Fort Dawnguard, near a crafting station on some shelves.
Vampire Lords: This book is in Castle Volkihar (Volkihar Keep), on top of a small round table in one of the balconies overlooking the main dining hall
Once you read this book, you receive an objective:
Investigate the ruins of Arkngthamz
Note: Some readers have reported a bug where the quest does not start. If that happens, try reading another copy of the book. There are more copies in Bard's College, The Castle Volkihar Undercroft, Hall of the Vigilant, Ilinalta's Deep, Rannveig's Fast, Redwater Den and Ruunvald Temple. If none of the books trigger the quest, try going straight to the ruins of Arkngthamz as described below.
This objective can be found under the Miscellaneous tab in your quest log. Your map is updated with the location of the ruins. Exit the fort/castle and fast travel there. It is located in The Reach, to the south/southeast of Markarth and to the south of Dushinkh Yal. See map below:
After you get to the destination marked on your map, enter Arkngthamz. Go north down the hall, and then west. You will hear a ghostly voice telling you 'Turn back.. please turn back, before it's too late'. You arrive at a chamber with an abyss going through the center. Three beams lead down to a platform in the middle of the abyss. Climb down to the platform on one of those ramps.
While you are exploring these ruins, a ghost called Katria appears. She asks you what you are still doing here. She guesses you are here for the treasure, just like all the others.
Ask her who she is. She tells you her name is Katria. She was an adventurer. Raided ruins like this for nigh on twenty years. She was on the trail of something big. It led her here, and she didn't make it.
If you tell her that her name sounds familiar, she says it is because you have read the book, The Aetherium Wars (which is 'dedicated' to Katria, by Taron Dreth). That was her theory, her research and life's work. All of it was lost, stolen by her own apprentice. That is how she ended up here and she cannot rest until she finds the forge and can prove that it was all her discovery. But she thinks it is hopeless. She died here just like all the others, and suggests you turn back before you become the next victim.
Your options are:
I can handle myself (PERSUADE)
I won't give up that easily
Get out of my way
Try the persuasion option first, and if that doesn't work than tell her you won't give up that easily. Eventually, Katria is convinced. She offers her help, says you will need it if you want to reach the summit. Tell her 'Sure'.
This starts the quest:
Lost to the Ages
In Arkngthamz, I met Katria, the ghost of an adventurer who perished there. She offered to join me in my fight to the summit, and I accepted her help.
Objectives:
Reach the Summit of Arkngthamz
Before proceeding, make sure to search Katria's body (on the platform) for Katria's Journal.
The Lost to the Ages achievement guide continues here: Getting the Zephyr Bow
The Aetherium Wars Location
The easiest way to find the book depends on the faction you chose:
Dawnguards: This book is in Fort Dawnguard, near a crafting station on some shelves.
Vampire Lords: This book is in Castle Volkihar (Volkihar Keep), on top of a small round table in one of the balconies overlooking the main dining hall
Once you read this book, you receive an objective:
Investigate the ruins of Arkngthamz
Note: Some readers have reported a bug where the quest does not start. If that happens, try reading another copy of the book. There are more copies in Bard's College, The Castle Volkihar Undercroft, Hall of the Vigilant, Ilinalta's Deep, Rannveig's Fast, Redwater Den and Ruunvald Temple. If none of the books trigger the quest, try going straight to the ruins of Arkngthamz as described below.
This objective can be found under the Miscellaneous tab in your quest log. Your map is updated with the location of the ruins. Exit the fort/castle and fast travel there. It is located in The Reach, to the south/southeast of Markarth and to the south of Dushinkh Yal. See map below:
After you get to the destination marked on your map, enter Arkngthamz. Go north down the hall, and then west. You will hear a ghostly voice telling you 'Turn back.. please turn back, before it's too late'. You arrive at a chamber with an abyss going through the center. Three beams lead down to a platform in the middle of the abyss. Climb down to the platform on one of those ramps.
While you are exploring these ruins, a ghost called Katria appears. She asks you what you are still doing here. She guesses you are here for the treasure, just like all the others.
Ask her who she is. She tells you her name is Katria. She was an adventurer. Raided ruins like this for nigh on twenty years. She was on the trail of something big. It led her here, and she didn't make it.
If you tell her that her name sounds familiar, she says it is because you have read the book, The Aetherium Wars (which is 'dedicated' to Katria, by Taron Dreth). That was her theory, her research and life's work. All of it was lost, stolen by her own apprentice. That is how she ended up here and she cannot rest until she finds the forge and can prove that it was all her discovery. But she thinks it is hopeless. She died here just like all the others, and suggests you turn back before you become the next victim.
Your options are:
I can handle myself (PERSUADE)
I won't give up that easily
Get out of my way
Try the persuasion option first, and if that doesn't work than tell her you won't give up that easily. Eventually, Katria is convinced. She offers her help, says you will need it if you want to reach the summit. Tell her 'Sure'.
This starts the quest:
Lost to the Ages
In Arkngthamz, I met Katria, the ghost of an adventurer who perished there. She offered to join me in my fight to the summit, and I accepted her help.
Objectives:
Reach the Summit of Arkngthamz
Before proceeding, make sure to search Katria's body (on the platform) for Katria's Journal.
The Lost to the Ages achievement guide continues here: Getting the Zephyr Bow
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