Ritual of Accession

Ritual of Accession
Quest Giver	Sheogorath
Location	Sacellum Arden-Sul
Prerequisite	The Cold Flame of Agnon
Next Quest	Ritual of Mania or Ritual of Dementia
Type	Shivering Isles Main Quest

After fighting a sectarian battle in Cylarne and then relighting the Great Torch in the Sacellum Arden-Sul, Sheogorath appears in the pews, clapping delightedly. He says that the Greymarch is rapidly approaching.

Background

He would like the Hero, for the first time in history, to stop the Greymarch. He says that he is tired of picking up the pieces afterwards and always has trouble remembering where New Sheoth goes. He also explains that his previous effort of filling a pit with clowns (clouds?) was ineffective and aromatic.

Sheogorath wants them to replace one of the aristocracy of his kingdom: either Lady Syl, Duchess of Dementia; or Lord Thadon, Duke of Mania.

Note: This is the point to chose a side and pick which Duke/Duchess to replace. Picking either side still will complete the Main Quest, but this choice will have certain consequences.

Walkthrough

The Hero Lighting the Flame

After speaking with Sheogorath, talk to both priests. They can explain Arden Sul's background. Both sides claim Arden-Sul was their duke, though their stories of his final day are wildly different.

Speak again to Sheogorath and this is the final time to chose a side. If picking Dementia, the quest Ritual of Dementia will begin. If picking Mania, the quest Ritual of Mania will begin. Either choice ends the current quest.

Journal entries

Journal Entry
Update: After relighting the Great Torch: I should report to Sheogorath that I have lit the Great Torch as he requested.
Update: After speaking to Arctus: I've spoken to Arctus, High Priest of Dementia. The Ritual of Accession for Dementia is simple: Syls would have to be slain by the proposed successor and her heart brought to the Altar of Arden-Sul at the Sacellum. I should now speak to Dervenin to learn of Mania's ritual.
Update: After speaking to Dervenin: I've spoken to Dervenin, High Priest of Mania. The Ritual of Accession for Mania request the current ruler to commit suicide by taking three doses of Greenmote, which is lethal. Then his drug-tainted blood must be brought to the Altar of Arden-Sul at the Sacellum. After I decide which ritual to undertake, I should return to Sheogorath and inform him of my choice. Quest complete

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