Main Quest (Online)

The Vestige in Coldharbour.

For other uses, see Main Quest.

The main quest is a series of quests in The Elder Scrolls Online that serve as the primary focus of the story in the game. If the Vestige owns a chapter such as Online: Morrowind, Summerset, Elsweyr, or Greymoor, then they will not start the main quest by default. To start the main quest normally, the Vestige can travel to their alliance starter city (Daggerfall, Davon's Watch, or Vulkhel Guard) and find a Hooded Figure, who will allow them to start the quest "Soul Shriven in Coldharbour."

Background

"I died, but that was only the beginning... I awoke in Oblivion. My body is intact, but my soul has been torn from my body. I must find a way out of this nightmare place to reclaim what was lost to me, or I will be damned for all eternity."

―The Vestige

In 2E 583, before the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the Vestige is captured and their soul is taken by Mannimarco. The Vestige is imprisoned in Coldharbour, but with the help of Lyris Titanborn, Cadwell and The Prophet, the Vestige escapes.

Meanwhile, the three alliances—the Aldmeri Dominion, the Daggerfall Covenant and the Ebonheart Pact—are locked in combat with each other for Cyrodiil and the Ruby Throne. The Prophet and the Vestige are separated, and the Vestige must find him again to continue the main quest line.

After meeting with The Prophet in the Harborage, he reveals how Molag Bal and Mannimarco were able to weaken the bonds between Tamriel and Oblivion. At an event called the Soulburst, Mannimarco tricked the Emperor into trying to proclaim himself Dragonborn. The Emperor died, and the Amulet of Kings was lost. The Prophet made inquiries about the event, which is why he was thrown in Coldharbour.

While the Vestige is helping Lyris escape Coldharbour, they discover that Abnur Tharn might be a double agent, as he gives Lyris her axe.

Quests

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Name Zone Location Quest giver Reward Soul Shriven in Coldharbour Coldharbour The Wailing Prison The Prophet Sealed Urn Skill point The Harborage Glenumbra Stonefalls Auridon The Harborage The Prophet Prophet's Recollection Skill point Daughter of Giants Coldharbour The Foundry of Woe The Prophet Titanborn Family Signet Skill point Chasing Shadows Glenumbra Stonefalls Auridon The Worm's Retreat The Prophet Aldmion's Amulet Skill point Castle of the Worm Coldharbour Castle of the Worm The Prophet Signet of the Worm Skill point The Tharn Speaks Stormhaven Deshaan Grahtwood Norvulk Ruins Knife Ear Grotto Wormroot Depths Abnur Tharn Tharn Family Ring Skill point Halls of Torment Coldharbour Halls of Torment The Prophet Jewel of the Duchess Skill point Valley of Blades The Valley of Blades The Valley of Blades Sai Sahan Sword Saint's Choker Skill point Shadow of Sancre Tor Cyrodiil Sancre Tor Sai Sahan Signet of Sancre Tor Skill point Council of the Five Companions Glenumbra Stonefalls Auridon The Harborage The Prophet Band of the Companions Skill point Messages Across Tamriel Deshaan Grahtwood Stormhaven Elden Root Mournhold Wayrest Vanus Galerion N/A The Weight of Three Crowns N/A Stirk Vanus Galerion N/A God of Schemes Coldharbour Heart's Grief Abnur Tharn Great Axe of the Titanborn or The Emperor's Blessing or Sword Saint's Blade Skill point Cadwell's Silver Glenumbra Stonefalls Auridon The Harborage Cadwell Meridia's Charm of the Dawn Crafting Motif 29: Soul-Shriven Style Cadwell's Gold Glenumbra Stonefalls Auridon The Harborage Cadwell Meridia's Emblem of Searing Light

Note: The location of quests outside of Coldharbour, including the location of the Harborage, depends on the Vestige's alliance.

Conclusion

The Vestige learns that the Prophet is actually Varen Aquilarios. Replacing Mannimarco, the Vestige joins Lyris, Varen, Sai Sahan and Abnur Tharn, and may choose to reorganize the Five Companions. United, they make their way to Heart's Grief, Molag Bal's fortress. There, they find Mannimarco trapped by Molag Bal, neither alive nor dead. The Vestige can choose to release him or not. Unfortunately, to use the power of the Amulet of the Kings, one of the Five must be sacrificed (either Lyris, Sai or Varen).

Strengthened by the power of Akatosh, the Vestige is able to defeat him and recover their soul. Abnur Tharn flees to Cyrodil with the Amulet, Molag Bal is weakened, and the tear between Nirn and Oblivion is closed.

The Vestige reunites with the remaining Five Companions back in the Harborage.