Orthorn

Orthorn is an Altmer mage in Skyrim.

Background
Leaving The College of Winterhold to perform experiments unsupported by the other college mages, Orthorn collected a band of followers and took up residence at Fellglow Keep. Before leaving the college, he stole several books related to the Eye of Magnus, among which was the Night of Tears. The Caller, a zealous conjurer, rose through the ranks and turned the other mages at the Keep against Orthorn, eventually imprisoning him there.

Interactions
The Dragonborn may or may not have rescued Orthorn and let him become his or her temporary follower. Regardless, the stolen books are recovered. Orthorn resides at The Frozen Hearth in Winterhold if the Dragonborn protected him from The Caller. If escorted, his path seems to be bugged as he first makes his way to Dawnstar and then proceeds in direction of Driftshade Refuge. He turns around half way there only to turn around shortly before reaching Dawnstar again. He continues to go back and forth from there on.

Quest

 * Hitting the Books

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim