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Online:Old Life Observance

Quick Walkthrough
#Talk to Petronius Galenus.
#Travel to the mentioned zone and find the Old Life shrine.
#Perform the Old Life Ceremony.
#Return to Petronius Galenus.

Detailed Walkthrough
After agreeing to participate in the Old Life remembrance ritual, you can continue speaking with Petronius Galenus about the tradition. During this he will ask if you can take a   from Imperial refugees and burn them at the Old Life shrine. It is up to you whether you agree to this or not. You can then travel to the shrine Petronius marked out on your map, the zone picked will be randomized. The following table shows the shrine locations within their zone:



The shrine will be shaped like a small obelisk and there you can perform the remembrance ceremony. Light the candle and write a message to someone deceased, once both are done you can burn the   over the flame. You may witness a spirit manifesting next to the shrine for a moment. With the ceremony completed, you can return to Petronius Galenus at the New Life pavilion in Eastmarch.

:''"Ah, you've returned! Did you find the shrine and take part in the ceremony?"
:I found the shrine and participated in the Old Life ceremony.
:"Then may your message reach Aetherius, traveler. I'm glad to have been a part of your celebration of the Old Life. Take this. It's my gift to you, in the spirit of the tradition. Something special, so you can remember this Old Life day."''

Petronius will then hand you some gold and a  .

Possible Spirits
The following spirits may appear at the Old Life shrine after performing the ceremony:


Gallery
The following images show the various Old Life shrines around Tamriel:
 

Notes
The Indistinct Spirit, Queen Gerhyld, Destron, and Sombren were added in 2021 to the list of possible spirits that can appear.
After Petronius gives you the quest and a location, you can abandon the quest, start it again, and a new location will be randomly selected.
 

Quest Stages
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Legs

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

LEGS

Well-articulated plates of superior Dwarven alloy guard the wearer's upper legs. The hip-plate features a common Arkthzand motif: a stylized eye in the form of an aetherium crystal orb, with geometric rays inscribed below.
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Maces

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

MACES

Like their axes, the Dwarves of Arkthzand fashioned their maces with metal hafts just as tough and durable as the weapons' striking head. In fact, it can be difficult to tell Arkthzandi maces from axes at quick glance; the large, heavy flanges of the weapons bear a passing resemblance to axe blades. They are blunt, however, and maces mount four flanges instead of the two blades found on Dwarven axes.
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Shields

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

SHIELDS

A large heater fashioned in the shape of a pointed, notched oval, an Arkthzand shield is made from a single piece of nearly unbreakable alloy. The decorative toolwork resembles a highly stylized eye with geometric rays emanating from it.
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Shoulders

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

SHOULDERS

A truncated half-cone of alloy armor, the Arkthzand shoulder-piece is distinguished by a high flared lip on the inner portion to block any strike that might skip across the plate into the helmet. Embedded orbs of arcane crystal glow softly with small reserves of Dwarven magic, although the exact function is now lost to time.
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Staves

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

STAVES

If the Dwarves ever worked in wood, no record remains of it. Their staves are made of light, strong metal alloy. Headpieces are shaped like small mechanisms, although how these devices actually contribute to the efficacy of Dwarven staves is unknown.
Online:Crafting Motif 96: Arkthzand Armory Swords

No other people have yet matched the alloys and techniques the Dwarves employed to fashion their weapons and armor. Alas, many of the Dwarven secrets of metal-working vanished from Tamriel centuries ago. Likewise, some artifacts of Arkthzand providence also feature magical crystals—perhaps the aetherium mentioned in various mythic histories—whose purpose and powers are understood by no other peoples. Yet with a careful study of the pieces intrepid adventurers have recovered from the depths of the Dwarven ruins sleeping beneath the Reach, we can draw valuable insights into the designs favored in the legendary stronghold of Arkthzand.

SWORDS

Dwarven swords are fashioned from a strange, brass-hued alloy every bit as hard and durable as steel, and more resistant to corrosion as well. The blades are heavy and seem better suited to slashing than thrusting. Likewise, the grips are quite long in comparison to the overall length of the weapon, allowing for a wide two-handed grip at need.
Online:Ancestral Reach Style (collection)

Ancestral Reach Style is a collection of 14 books that make up part of the Crafting Motifs library. Reading these chapters allows access to the Ancestral Reach Style for crafting. These chapters can be found by Treasure Maps to find leads for the individual pages in Blackreach: Arkthzand Cavern, The Reach and Western Skyrim zones, and excavating them using the Antiquities skill lines.
Online:Ancestral Reach Style

Ancestral Reach Style is a crafting motif available with the Markarth DLC. It is obtainable via the Antiquities system.

The armor style appears to be based on the original Barbaric racial motif from the base game&mdash;but has been visually reworked and upgraded. As a result, this style appears to be more of an upgrade to the older racial style, as opposed to a brand new style. 
 

Motif Pages
All pages are excavated from dig sites in The Reach via the Antiquities system. The Leads for these pages can be obtained from chests found with Treasure Maps in the following zones:

Blackreach: Arkthzand Cavern


Blackreach: Greymoor Caverns



The Reach


Western Skyrim





Armor


Weapons and Shields


Codex Entries
Alongside being readable as books, these motif pages are also accompanied by a short antiquity Codex Entry:



Gallery
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Weapons
 
Achievements
There is one Achievement associated with this style:
Blades:Golden Saint Dagger

A Golden Saint Dagger is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Hand Axe

A Golden Saint Hand Axe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Light Hammer

A Golden Saint Light Hammer is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Longsword

A Golden Saint Longsword is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint War Axe

A Golden Saint War Axe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Mace

A Golden Saint Mace is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Greatsword

A Golden Saint Greatsword is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Battleaxe

A Golden Saint Battleaxe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Golden Saint Warhammer

A Golden Saint Warhammer is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Dagger

A Dark Seducer Dagger is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Hand Axe

A Dark Seducer Hand Axe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Light Hammer

A Dark Seducer Light Hammer is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Longsword

A Dark Seducer Longsword is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer War Axe

A Dark Seducer War Axe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Mace

A Dark Seducer Mace is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Greatsword

A Dark Seducer Greatsword is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Battleaxe

A Dark Seducer Battleaxe is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Blades:Dark Seducer Warhammer

A Dark Seducer Warhammer is only available to be purchased from the Sigil Shop.
Online:Selvari Abello

Selvari Abello is an Imperial who is involved with the Imperial Resettlement Project, and accepts things that you craft for  . She gives you a   for completing each writ. Selvari appears in front of the New Life Tent, which is located south of Windhelm.
  

Related Quests
 

Quest-Related Events
If you speak to her before completing your first Imperial Charity Writ, she says:
:"Welcome, stranger. Have you come to assist with the Imperial Resettlement Project? If you have an Imperial charity writ, I can accept your contributions here."

During the quest, you must craft something and bring it to her.
:"We are all grateful for any help you can provide to our people. Their struggle can only be alleviated by kind sorts such as yourself."

Her dialogue differs depending on what you crafted.

Provisioning Writ
:I completed the provisioning request.
:''"I never understood why my grandmother was so afraid that we didn't have enough to eat. It only took one hungry night in the wilderness to finally see. Thank you for this. I'll see that it gets to the right family. And take this. You earned it."

Blacksmithing Writ
:I completed the blacksmithing request.
:"A good sturdy knife is more than just a tool, it is a defense against the rigors of the world. And so is this beautifully crafted furnishing you provided.  Thank you for your contribution, and take this as your reward."

Clothing Writ
:I completed the clothier request.
:"It's a small thing to own a clean shirt, a pair of trousers without holes, or a tent to keep off the rain. Though, can anyone really argue the boost it gives one's dignity? Thank you. We will put this to good use. And take this for your efforts."

Woodworking Writ
:I completed the woodworking request.
:"I used to think that our people were like tempered steel, but I think we're more like an old tree. Sometimes it grows too big and falls over in the wind. Trees can always grow back, though, with stronger roots. Thank you, my friend."

If you speak to her after completing your first Imperial Charity Writ, she says:
:"We all appreciate what you've been able to provide so far. If you take on any more writs, I will be here. Our team shipped the supplies you gave us. You should see the smiles on the faces of those who received them."''
Online:A Charitable Contribution (Deep Winter)

Quick Walkthrough
#Head to the appropriate crafting station and create the required items.
#(Optional) Go to the appropriate vendor and buy the furnishing plan if required.
#Go to writ turn-in site and deliver goods.

Detailed Walkthrough
If you decide that the Deep Winter Charity Writ you hold is one you wish to complete, simply open the writ and read the following:
:''"We're sending food and emergency supplies to people living in the coldest reaches of Skyrim, and could use your help. And, of course, your discretion. I don't arrange these things for my reputation." — R. H.
: 

Creating the Furnishing
Once you have accepted the contract, you can head to the relevant workstation if you know how to create the item, have materials and meet the skill requirements. If you need to learn how to make the furnishing item, the recipe will be available from the relevant vendor. Below is a list of possible items which will be requested as well as the requirements needed for making them.

If you find you that you lack particular Style Materials to create furniture, these can be bought from a Blacksmith, Carpenter, Clothier or Stylemaster. Otherwise you have a chance to loot them from container or from deconstructing gear using that style.

Blacksmithing


Clothier Crafting


Provisioning


Woodworking


Delivering the Goods
Once you have created the furnishing you can head to the nearest writ turn-in site and put them in the delivery crate, the following message will appear.
:  "Nordic tribes living in Skyrim's harshest environments thank you, and we wish you a fruitful New Life Festival." — FC

You will receive  , some writ vouchers and a   that can be opened to reveal a Skaal Explorer Style Page which can be used or traded to others.
 

Notes
Quest first appeared during the 2019 New Life Festival.
Two similar quests by the same name are also completed during this event from other charity writs; the New Life Charity Writs (A Charitable Contribution) and the Imperial Charity Writs (A Charitable Contribution (Imperial Charity)
 
Quest Stages
Online:A Charitable Contribution (Imperial Charity)

Quick Walkthrough
#Create the required supplies.
#Deliver them to Selvari Abello.
# 
# 

Detailed Walkthrough
If you decide that the Imperial Charity Writ you hold is one you wish to complete, simply open the writ and read one of the following messages. It will differ slightly depending on what the contract requires:
:Civilians displaced by the Three Banners War desperately need supplies as we resettle them throughout Tamriel. Please make and deliver supplies [using/made by CraftSkill] to Selvari Abello at the New Life Festival camp. We appreciate the help.
: 

Creating the Supplies
Once you have accepted the contract, you can head to the relevant workstation if you know how to create the item, have materials and meet the skill requirements. If you need to learn how to make the furnishing item, the recipe will be available from the relevant vendor. Below is a list of possible items which will be requested as well as the requirements needed for making them.

If you find you that you lack particular Style Materials to create furniture, these can be bought from a Blacksmith, Carpenter, Clothier or Stylemaster. Otherwise you have a chance to loot them from container or from deconstructing gear using that style. You can also search the various Guild Kiosk for other missing materials if needed.

Blacksmithing


Clothier


Provisioning

 

Woodworking


Delivering the Supplies
Once you have created the requested supplies, you can go to the New Life Tent in Eastmarch and speak with Selvari Abello.
;Clothier Writ:
:"It's a small thing to own a clean shirt, a pair of trousers without holes, or a tent to keep off the rain. Though, can anyone really argue the boost it gives one's dignity? Thank you. We will put this to good use. And take this for your efforts."

;Woodworking Writ:
:"I used to think that our people were like tempered steel, but I think we're more like an old tree. Sometimes it grows too big and falls over in the wind. Trees can always grow back, though, with stronger roots. Thank you, my friend."

;Blacksmithing Writ:
:"A good sturdy knife is more than just a tool, it is a defense against the rigors of the world. And so is this beautifully crafted furnishing you provided.  Thank you for your contribution, and take this as your reward."

;Provisioning Writ:
:I never understood why my grandmother was so afraid that we didn't have enough to eat. It only took one hungry night in the wilderness to finally see. Thank you for this. I'll see that it gets to the right family. And take this. You earned it.

She will accept the supplies so they can be redistributed and will hand you your rewards.
 
 
 

Quest Stages
Online:Ancestral Breton Style

Ancestral Breton Style is a presently unavailable crafting motif added in Update 27. It is already seen in the game on certain NPCs (notably House Ravenwatch and Lothid Clan members), but it is as of yet unknown how it will be obtained. 

The armor style appears to be based on the original Breton racial motif from the base game&mdash;but has been visually reworked and upgraded. As a result, this style appears to be more of an upgrade to the older racial style, as opposed to a brand new style.
 

Armor


Weapons and Shields

Gallery
Online:Wayward Guardian Style

:Arana of the Ghostsong Clan notes this about Wayward Guardian gear: "If the deepfolk sought the protection of the Witch, Hunter, and Headsman to create their otherworldly works, let us turn that strength against our equally unnatural foes."
Wayward Guardian Style is a crafting motif. Armor sets that bear this style can be found worn by members of the Wayward Guardians in the Reach. The associated style material is Hawk Skull. They drop from a  , which you can receive by completing daily quests from Ardanir.

It was available in the Crown Store for   from April 14, 2021 to December 6, 2021.

Sets
Sets that bear this style are:
Witch-Knight's Defiance (medium armor)

Armor


Weapons and Shields

Gallery
 
Armor
 
Weapons
Online:Nighthollow Style

:"The panoply of the Nighthollow vampires evokes the sublime terror of their shadowy domain. Mortals who see this fearsome armor rarely keep their blood for long." - Crown Store description
Nighthollow Style is a crafting motif. Armor sets that bear this style can be found worn by members of the Nighthollow clan in The Reach. The associated style material is Umbral Droplet. 

The motif was available in the Crown Store for   from May 12, 2021 to December 6, 2021. Chapters (or rarely the entire book) are a possible drop from Markarth Reward Coffers awarded for completing Harrowstorm daily quests for Nelldena in Markarth or from Reach Harrowstorms themselves.

Sets
Sets that bear this style are:
Voidcaller (light armor)

Armor


Weapons and Shields


Gallery
Online:Hungering Void Style

The Hungering Void Style is unique weapon style based on Ancestral Reach motifs corrupted by the void essence that sometimes drops from  Maebroogha the Void Lich in the Vateshran Hollows solo arena. Vateshran Weapons that drop from Vateshran Hollows bear this style. Weapons cannot be crafted in this style and but the style can be applied with the Outfit Station, assuming the correct style pages are known.

Weapons


Gallery
Online:Arkthzand Armory Style

Arkthzand Armory Style is a style released with the Markarth DLC. Motif chapters have a chance to drop from the reward containers for Delve and World Boss daily quests in the Reach. The associated style material is Arkthzand Sprocket.

The motif also released in the Crown Store for   with the launch of Markarth.

Sets
Sets that bear this style are:
Radiant Bastion (heavy armor)
 

Gallery
 

Armor
 

Weapons
Online:Rkindaleft Dwarven Style

The Rkindaleft Dwarven Style is an outfit style for weapons. The pages were first made available during the 2020 New Life Festival Event. They could either be bought from the Impresario for   each or obtained by completing Imperial Charity Writs during the festival. 

It is themed after the icy Dwarven ruins of Rkindaleft .

Weapons and Shields


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Online:Imperial Charity Writs

are New Life Festival crafting writs that require players to create some provisions on behalf of refugees from the  . It can be used or sold to other players. Consuming it begins the quest A Charitable Contribution.

Obtaining Writs
Imperial Charity Writs are obtained by opening  . These boxes are rewards from the New Life Festival Daily Quests.

Crafting
When you open a writ, the following message is displayed. It will differ slightly depending on what the contract requires:
:Civilians displaced by the Three Banners War desperately need supplies as we resettle them throughout Tamriel. Please make and deliver supplies [using/made by CraftSkill] to Selvari Abello at the New Life Festival camp. We appreciate the help.
: 

Possible Requests
The writ will have you craft one of the following provisioning or furnishings items: 
  (x12)
  (x1)
  (x12)
  (x12)
  (x3)
  (x3)
  (x3)

Check out the "Creating the Supplies" of the related quest walkthrough for skill and materials requirements for each possible contract.

Reward
Upon completion of a writ, you will be rewarded with Inspiration, the allotted number of writ vouchers, and a   that can be opened to reveal a Rkindaleft Dwarven Style Page which can be used or traded to others.

When you deliver the goods to Selvari Abello, her response will depend on the type of writ completed:
:Blacksmithing: "A good sturdy knife is more than just a tool, it is a defense against the rigors of the world. And so is this beautifully crafted furnishing you provided."
:Clothing: ''"It's a small thing to own a clean shirt, a pair of trousers without holes, or a tent to keep off the rain. Though, can anyone really argue the boost it gives one's dignity?"
:Woodworking: "I used to think our people were like tempered steel, but I think we're more like an old tree. Sometimes it grows too big and falls over in the wind. Trees can always grow back, though, with stronger roots. Thank you, my friend."''

Notes
The Imperial Charity Writs were first released during the 2020 New Life Festival.

See Also
New Life Charity Writs
Deep Winter Charity Writs