Where can I find Aranea?

Where can I find Aranea?

In the vast world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there are many hidden secrets and characters waiting to be discovered. One of the most elusive and powerful characters is Aranea, a skilled Dark Elf mage who is a follower of Azura. Aranea can be quite difficult to find, as she is only available at certain locations and under specific circumstances. In this article, we will guide you on where to find Aranea and what she can do for you in the world of Skyrim.

Location of Aranea

To find Aranea, you first need to complete the Daedric quest "The Black Star" which involves returning a star to an old man. Once the quest is completed, head to the Shrine of Azura, located in the Abandoned Lodge near the Windward Coast. Aranea can be found residing in the shrine, accompanied by a shrine guardian, where she can become a follower of your character if you wish.

As a Follower

When Aranea becomes a follower, she will start off with low stats but can be trained and levelled up over time like any other follower. Aranea specializes in Destruction, Conjuration, and other schools of magic, making her a valuable companion in battle. She will also join your party even when not needed, if you choose to recruit other followers.

Quest Information

As part of completing the Daedric quest "The Black Star", Aranea will grant you an infinitely durable black soul gem when you request her help in returning Azura’s Star. To access this gem, interact with Aranea when you have reached the threshold to unlock it.

Troubleshooting

However, there might be circumstances where Aranea’s availability is hindered or where she might attack your character. In such situations, you might need to resolve a few issues:

• If you have a bounty on your character from Winterhold, fighting a dremora (a type of Daedric servant) and an ancient vampire (Malyn) to reach Nelacar in the Frozen Hearth might be required to make her friendly once again.

Comparison of Soul Gems

As we have discussed earlier, Aranea holds a significant connection to both the white and black souls of the ancient Nedic gods. If you require soul gems of different grades, you may need to acquire them elsewhere, where black souls are associated with grandness and infinitely reusable, in contrast with other soul gem types like black or gold souls that can only hold a maximum capacity of charges.

In conclusion, Aranea can be found at the Shrine of Azura located in the Abandoned Lodge, once the Daedric quest "The Black Star" has been completed. She serves as a follower with abilities in various magical schools and can reward you with a black soul gem of high value in your quest.