Bolstering the Ranks

Walkthrough

Speak with Sorine Jurard after returning to Fort Dawnguard with Dexion Evicus tells the Dragonborn to ask Isran about recruiting Florentius Banius. Isran is reluctant at first, but relents, saying Florentius resides in Ruunvald, located in the mountains east of Shor's Stone and north of Riften.

Ruins of Ruunvald

Upon locating Ruunvald, the Dragonborn will find a journal outside hinting at something amiss with the ruins. All of the Vigilants that had been working on the ruins have been subjugated and will attack the Dragonborn on sight. Two Vigilants have Huskies. The ruins contain three malachite ore veins and at least one loose malachite ore.

Temple of Runnvald

Upon entering the second part of the ruins, the Dragonborn will find Florentius locked in a cage being attacked by Minorne, Moric Sidrey, and a charmed Vigilant. Minorne will have the key to Florentius's cell. After a brief "discussion" with Arkay, Florentius will agree to assist the Dawnguard and will head to Fort Dawnguard.

Notable loot

Four Malachite Ore

Appearances

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Dawnguard Quests
Main Quests	Dawnguard Awakening Bloodline A New Order The Bloodstone Chalice Prophet (Dawnguard) Prophet (Vampire) Scroll Scouting Seeking Disclosure Chasing Echoes Beyond Death Unseen Visions Touching the Sky Kindred Judgment
Dawnguard Quests	Preemptive Strike Ancient Technology Cleansing Light Bolstering the Ranks Lost Relic A Jarl's Justice Hide and Seek Hunting the Monster Rescue
Vampires Quests	Rings of Blood Magic Protecting the Bloodline Ancient Power Amulets of Night Power New Allegiances Culling the Beast Deceiving the Herd The Hunt Destroying the Dawnguard The Gift
Side Quests	Impatience of a Saint Lost to the Ages Ancient Falmer Tomes Find Arvak's Skull