Destined - The Elder Scrolls - The Long Road Chapter 15 - The Orb Of The Divines Awakens — Quiz ← Back to Chapter 15 - The Orb Of The Divines Awakens Question 1. Where was Etain when she first heard a mysterious voice mention the Orb of the Divines? Show hint Think of a quiet, forgotten place she passed while walking alone near the first town she visited. Passing an abandoned mine near Riverwood — correct answer Etain hears the voice while passing an old, quiet mine door on her way around the town. At the Standing Stones near Falkreath She waits for Rosenlyn near the stones, but the voice spoke to her earlier at the mine. Standing on the bridge in Whiterun While she and Rosenlyn shared a meal on a bridge later, this is not where the mystery voice spoke to her. Inside the Monastery of High Hrothgar High Hrothgar is her future destination, but she hasn't reached it when she hears the voice. Question 2. What makes the two vampires at the Mill different from typical followers of Molag Bal? Show hint Consider their original faith and how they choose to get their food. They have found a cure for their vampirism The text states they are still vampires, but they choose to live a quiet life at the Mill. They are working for the Jarl of Whiterun There is no mention of them serving the Jarl; they simply manage the Mill and help Rosenlyn. They were created by Azura to guard the boat The story clarifies that they became vampires by accident, not by a god's design. They were originally followers of Mara and do not harm people — correct answer Rosenlyn explains that they live quietly, hunt only animals, and still hold onto their past values. Question 3. How does Azura describe the nature of the Orb of the Divines? Show hint Think of another famous, ancient magical item in this world that tells of the past and future. It is a powerful artifact similar to an Elder Scroll — correct answer Azura compares it to the scrolls because it can reveal the past, present, and future. It is a magical map of the province of Skyrim The Orb has deeper powers regarding time and era-shaping rather than just geography. It is a weapon designed to kill Alduin While powerful, its primary description is centered on knowledge and destiny rather than being a simple weapon. It is a soul gem containing the spirit of Akatosh The artifact was created by the Divines, but it is not described as a container for one's soul. Question 4. Who is Adelaide, and why is she important to Etain's quest? Show hint Think about her immense knowledge of books and ancient history. She is the hidden leader of the Greybeards Adelaide is a mage currently in Whiterun, not a monk living on the mountain. She is Etain's long-lost biological sister Although she is said to be like Rosenlyn, they are not described as being related to Etain. She is a warrior sworn to protect the Jarl of Whiterun While she is residing with the Jarl, her primary role is that of a scholar and mage. She is the seeker of the Orb and a walking library of lore — correct answer Azura identifies Adelaide as a powerful mage from the College of Whispers who knows lost languages and history. Question 5. Why did Savos Aren decide to leave the group and return to the College of Winterhold? Show hint Focus on his attitude toward Etain's special destiny. He was secretly working for Alduin all along While he is antagonistic, the text suggests he is arrogant rather than a servant of the dragon. He lost his magical powers during the incident at the barrow Savos is still a powerful mage; he simply uses his power to create a portal to leave. He refused to accept Etain as the chosen one and didn't want to help — correct answer Savos is dismissive of Etain's role and chooses to walk away rather than pledge his loyalty. He was called back to defend the College from a dragon attack His departure was based on his personal disagreement with Etain, not an external threat. Question 6. What was the true cause of the tension and lack of trust within Etain's group at the campsite? Show hint It involves a dark spell cast by the main dragon antagonist. They were all exhausted and running out of food While they were tired, the primary conflict was caused by a supernatural influence. Alduin had placed a spiritual curse on them to undermine Etain — correct answer Azura and Etain discover that the dragon used dark magic to create division among the followers. They were afraid of the vampires living at the Mill The group was aware of the vampires, but their internal conflict was a result of the dragon's curse. Savos had cast a spell to make them hate each other before he left The curse is explicitly linked to Alduin's desire to protect his own interests. Question 7. Which two characters combined their powers to lift the curse from most of the camp? Show hint One is the protagonist and the other is a warrior who pledged himself to the Goddess of the Storm. Rosenlyn and Azura These two lifted the curse specifically for Delphine at the temple, not the main camp. Sotha Sil and Akatosh Sotha Sil went to speak with Akatosh, but they did not perform the cleansing at the camp. Alea and Hadvar These characters were among those who were cursed and needed to be saved. Etain and Kyne's Champion — correct answer The two knelt together and used a prayer to Kyne and Etain's parents to clear the red mist. Question 8. How did Rosenlyn finalise the ritual to save Delphine from the curse at Azura's temple? Show hint She used a small physical sacrifice to show they were 'one heart, one life'. She used a drop of her own blood to create a bond with Delphine — correct answer Rosenlyn followed Etain's previous example by marking Delphine's forehead with her blood while calling her a sister. She used a powerful staff to absorb the red mist The cleansing involved divine power acting through Rosenlyn as a conduit. She threw Delphine into a pool of holy water Although she joked about dumping Etain in a lake, the ritual for Delphine was different. She read a scroll given to her by the Greybeards The Greybeards are mentioned as being at odds with the Blades, and no scroll was used. Question 9. Why is Alea joining the journey to High Hrothgar instead of Fanedal? Show hint Think about the harsh conditions of the snowy mountain and who is best prepared for it. Alea is the only one who knows the secret path past Helgen While she knows the route, her primary value is her overall experience with nature. She has better knowledge of the wilderness and healing skills — correct answer Etain believes Alea's seasoning in wood lore is more suitable for the dangerous mountain path. Fanedal was injured during the fight at the barrow There is no mention of Fanedal being hurt; Etain simply chose the person with the best skill set for this trip. Fanedal decided to stay and help the vampires at the Mill Fanedal is mentioned as having served well, but he is staying behind for other reasons. Question 10. What warning did Sotha Sil give to Savos regarding his opposition to Etain? Show hint The warning involved two powerful figures: the Father of Time and the Mother of the Empire. He would lose his position as Arch-Mage Sotha Sil's warning was much more dire than just losing a job; it concerned his final days. The Psijic Order would hunt him down Sotha Sil is part of the Psijic Order, but he emphasizes the danger posed by Etain's parents instead. He would be facing the wrath of Etain's divine parents — correct answer Sotha Sil warns that testing Etain means testing Akatosh and St. Alessia, which is a 'fire' he wouldn't want to test. The College of Winterhold would be destroyed by a dragon The warning was specifically about Savos's personal safety and his conflict with the gods. ← Back to Chapter 15 - The Orb Of The Divines Awakens