Keening (Skyrim)

Keening is a unique dagger found in.

History
The ancient Dwemer dagger was crafted by Lord Kagrenac, Chief Tonal Architect, the First Era. He developed two additional tools, Sunder, and Wraithguard, that were integral to accessing the Heart of Lorkhan.

Acquisition
Keening can be acquired during the quest Arniel's Endeavor in one of the following radiant locations:
 * Autumnshade Clearing
 * Broken Helm Hollow
 * Cragslane Cavern
 * Cragwallow Slope
 * Cronvangr Cave
 * Darklight Tower
 * Darkwater Pass
 * Faldar's Tooth
 * Gallows Rock
 * Lost Knife Hideout
 * Mara's Eye Den
 * Mistwatch
 * Morvunskar
 * Pinepeak Cavern
 * Tolvald's Cave
 * Treva's Watch
 * Uttering Hills Cave

Enchantment
Keening has a unique enchantment called "Keening's Sting" that absorb 10 Points of Health, Magicka, and Stamina on strike. Keening is not capable of being recharged with a soul gem, nor may the blade be sharpened at a grindstone. The enchantment has infinite uses in theory, but is incapable of being recharged, making it a single use enchantment, after which it is rendered on par with an Elven Dagger in terms with damage and weight.

One method to ensure the enchantment never drains is by wearing enchanted apparel that grants a total of 100% or more Destruction spell cost reduction when worn. PC players may use the command.

Trivia

 * If Keening is sold and rebought, a letter from Calcelmo is received saying that he would like to buy it from the Dragonborn.
 * Also may be found on the dead body of a courier in the dungeon of Cronvangr Broodlair, Morvunskar, Uttering Hills Cave, Mara's Eye Den, Tolvald's Cave, and Mistwatch.
 * Keening can't be improved at a grindstone.

Bugs

 * It seems that Arniel's Endeavor cannot be completed if the player discovers the dagger prior to the quest; this can be solved by placing Keening on a weapon rack or in a display case and picking it up again.
 * Keening may also disappear right after completion of the quest making it unavailable.
 * Keening will fall off the weapon racks in the basement of Proudspire Manor.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind