Aspiring Mage

Aspiring Mage is a character who can be found anywhere in Skyrim. He is usually surrpounded by dead wolves and will be trying unsuccessfully to bring one back to life. He can also be found dead next to a Vigilant of Stendarr or dead Bandit.

When a dialog is started the Aspiring Mage will say that he is "focusing his magic." Although the Dragonborn can tell the Aspiring Mage he has "quite a staff," it is not equipped. Through persuasion, intimidation or bribery, the staff can be acquired. With the misdirection perk, it is possible to pickpocket the staff from him. It is also possible to be recovered from his corpse. If alive, the Aspiring Mage will comment as he gives the staff to the Dragonborn that the staff's magic has been used up and that it's now just a dumb stick of wood, anyway.

The staff in question may be a Staff of Reanimation, a Staff of Zombies, or Staff of Dread Zombies (if Dragonborn encounters him at higher levels).

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim