Staff of Magnus (Skyrim)

The Staff of Magnus is an ancient powerful staff, tied to the Eye of Magnus in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Augur of Dunlain tells you this information, and the Arch-Mage at The College of Winterhold sends the player to retrieve it.

Of the staff, Mirabelle Ervine says it was the only object adequate enough to contain the power of Magnus. A group of Mages called The Synod are believed to have stolen the staff. These mages hoard relics, hoping to consolidate power and exert it over the College of Winterhold.

Interactions
Mirabelle Ervine asks the Dragonborn to retrieve the artifact from Labyrinthian, its last known home, to help pry Ancano from the power of the Eye of Magnus. Reaching the ancient ruin, the Dragonborn finds the staff is in the possession of the Dragon Priest, Morokei, who Savos Aren imprisoned years ago with his student Atmah and several other mages of the college.

Defeating the Priest and taking the staff, the Dragonborn returns to the college and uses it to weaken Ancano's connection to the Eye, defeating him in the process.

After the Psijic Order removes the Eye from the Hall of the Elements, several magical ruptures emerged around Skyrim, of which only the Staff of Magnus can permanently close.

Quests

 * Staff of Magnus (Quest)
 * The Eye of Magnus
 * Aftershock

Effects

 * The staff absorbs Magicka, then health, casting its effect over a span of time, like the spells Flames, Frostbite, and Sparks.
 * It has a very high recharge cost, as petty soul gems barely increase its charge meter.
 * Because Magicka does not regenerate while casting spells or using staves, the Magicka drained by this staff is not received by its wielder.

Bugs

 * May cause Dragons to be unable to shout.