Skyrim: Tending the Flames — Where to Start, Puzzles, and Rewards
Tending the Flames has one standard starting method and one puzzle. This guide shows where to begin, how to solve the puzzle, and what rewards are available.
Ways to Start
The quest has one standard starting method.
Speak with Viarmo inside the Bards College in Solitude
Find Viarmo inside the Bards College in Solitude and ask about joining the college.
Puzzles
Dead Men's Respite contains one combination door required for quest progress.
Ruby Dragon Claw Door
Rotate the outer, middle, and inner rings to Wolf, Eagle, and Wolf, then activate the keyhole with the Ruby Dragon Claw.
Rewards
Leveled gold
The amount also depends on the choices used to reconstruct King Olaf's Verse; the successful persuasion options produce the highest payment.
Bards College membership is granted.