The Dark Hold is an event quest available in The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The previous event was "The Impenetrable Grove." This quest is the first quest to feature the new enemy known as the Dark Seducer.
Background[]
The portal has opened up to a plane of pure anger, its inhabitants constantly mad with rage. I have to be careful as enemies there will focus on offensive maneuvers.
Objectives[]
- Defeat the Enemy Boss
Recommendations[]
- Cast defensive spells
- Use Dodging Strike abilities
Walkthrough[]
The quest starts in a keep with a red mist. To the right of the starting location, two warmasters are found. Following the main path up the stairs, a closed door and another warmaster are found. The door is locked, with the key being located in one of the nearby urns. Beyond the door, a Grakendo Dark Seducer is found. Moving on, another four warmasters are found. Further down the path, another Grakendo Dark Seducer is found, serving as the boss of the area.
Rewards[]
The rewards for the quest vary depending on the difficulty it is completed on:
Stage 1: Easiest[]
3 Sigils, 560 Limestone
Stage 2: Easy[]
6 Sigils, 560 Limestone
Stage 3: Medium[]
12 Sigils, 560 Limestone
Stage 4: Hard[]
18 Sigils, 560 Limestone
Stage 5: Hardest[]
27 Sigils, 560 Limestone, 63,000 
Sigil Shop[]
From the Sigils obtained for completing the event, items can be purchased in the Sigil Shop. The shop features generic equipment, but also items with bonus enchantments, ranging from one to two potential bonuses. It also features soul gems, gold, jewelry, and crafting items for alchemy, smithing, enchanting, and decorating. The shop also features the unique Gauntlets of the Companions.