Skyrim: The Black Star — Where to Start and Rewards
The Black Star can be started in three different ways. This guide shows where to begin and what rewards are available from each outcome.
Ways to Start
The quest can be discovered in three ways.
Speak with Aranea Ienith at the Shrine of Azura
This is the most natural story introduction to the quest.
Speak with Nelacar at The Frozen Hearth
You will need to speak with Nelacar during the quest either way.
Ask an innkeeper about rumors
Innkeepers may direct you toward the Shrine of Azura.
Rewards
Azura's path
Azura's Star
Aranea Ienith becomes available as a follower.
Aranea becomes available as a follower.
Nelacar's path
The Black Star