Ice Blade of the Monarch ( Quest ) Ice Blade of the Monarch is an Imperial Cult quest available to faction members ranked Acolyte or higher . It is received from Lalatia Varian at the Imperial Chapels in Ebonheart following completion of the " Boots of the Apostle " quest . Walkthrough . Detailed . Imperial Chapels . Oracle Lalatia Varian at the Imperial Chapels in Ebonheart reveals that she had a vision concerning the whereabouts of the Ice Blade of the Monarch , a powerful artifact said to be enchant ed with the soul of a Frost Monarch . She had sent fellow an Oracle , Adusamsi Assurnarairan , in search of the blade long ago . Adusamsi has failed to return , and Lalatia now fears the worst . The Nerevarine is tasked with discovering Adusamsi ' s fate , and finding the Ice Blade . Travel to Rotheran . The most direct route to Rotheran from Ebonheart is by ship , with a stops at Sadrith Mora and Dagon Fel along the way . The Dunmer stronghold is located south of town , and either the east or west road may be taken out of Dagon Fel . After reaching Punsabanit follow the road slightly to the west , headed south towards Surirulk . In clear weather Rotheran is visible from Surirulk ' s entrance . Atop the stairs are two non - hostile Dunmer . Although Rotheran has been overrun by bandits , not everyone is hostile , and there are a considerable number of slaves within . Enter the stronghold ' s arena prepared for battle . Find Llaren Terano . Fevus Aryon and Ereven Velas are near the entrance and will attack on sight . Both the right and left paths lead to Llaren Terano , and involve encounters with hostile bandits along the way . If the Nerevarine wishes to free the slaves being held here , the Rotheran Slave Key is required and can be obtained from Irvsie Othran . Unless unusually quick and quiet in disposing of enemies , the Nerevarine ' s activities are likely to attract of everyone on the upper level of the arena by the time Llaren is killed . The Ice Blade , Adusamsi ' s Ring , Adusamsi ' s Robe , and the Slave Cell Key can all be found on Llaren ' s remains . Free Adusamsi Assurnarairan . The door leading to the slaves is locked , and requires 45 Security to open unless the Slave Cell Key is used . Be prepared to battle two Scamps and a Dremora Lord that guard the prisoners . Take care not to harm Wih - Eius and J ' Raksa , two slaves who wander nearby . There are three doors on the lower level . Behind the southwest door is a Blight ed Nix - Hound , and behind the southeast door is a group of slaves . Adusamsi can be found by unlocking the northwest door , along with another group of slaves . She implores the Nerevarine to free her fellow slaves , and to be given her ring , which is enchanted to allow her a quick escape . Upon returning her ring , the Nerevarine has only one opportunity to retain Adusamsi ' s services as a skill trainer before she leaves , never to be seen again . Return to Ebonheart . After exiting the arena , but before leaving the stronghold , the Rotheran Propylon Index can be acquired from Rols Ienith in the communal hut ( required for the " Master Index " plug - in quest ) . Walk north from Rotheran and return to Dagon Fel . Take a ship to Sadrith Mora , then Ebonheart . At the Imperial Chapels , Lalatia offers the Nerevarine her thanks , admitting that she feared Adusamsi was dead . Reward . The Nerevarine is allowed to keep the Ice Blade . Adusamsi is nowhere to be found , but has left her ring with Lalatia to be given to the Nerevarine as a token of appreciation .