Essence Extractor

The essence extractor is a device that is used to gather essences of the Mer races. Septimus Signus, in Septimus Signus's Outpost is known to possess one. He will give it to the Dragonborn to collect the blood of the Mer races during the quest; Discerning the Transmundane. It can be looted off Septimus' body after he is killed by Hermaeus Mora.

Related Quests

 * Discerning the Transmundane - Obtain blood of Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer, Orsimer, and Falmer.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

BUGS
 * If this item is dropped after quest in your house in Solitude, it can vanish (PS3:Confirmed)
 * If you drop this item anywhere after looting it off of Septimus Signus, it seems to vanish, and cannot be retrieved.(Confirmed on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC)