The Cold Flame of Agnon After completing both the Addiction and The Lady of Paranoia quests , the Hero must speak to Sheogorath . He will reveal that the real reason they are in the Shivering Isles is to stop the Greymarch by becoming the new Sheogorath . If they fail he notes , he will swallow their soul and vomit it into " the everfilling Chamberpot of the Ageless . " Background . Sheogorath tasks the Hero with relighting the Great Torch , which has gone out since the Greymarch began . They must go to Cylarne to get the Flame of Agnon in order to relight the torch . This will make his people feel safe and keep them from joining Jyggalag as Priests of Order . This quest highlights the psychotic nature of The Shivering Isles : two factions , who are both loyal to Sheogorath , fighting each other to produce the same result . Choosing side . Note : After arriving at Cylarne , there is a choice : either work with the Golden Saints or the Dark Seducers and even if initially chosen a side , it ' s possible to change to the other later in the mission . This walkthrough is based on the deception angle - telling the Dark Seducers they are on their side while secretly leading the Golden Saints through a forgotten passage to surprise the Seducers . Remember , though , that there are other ways of accomplishing this mission . Though there are no long - term consequences , if the choice so far is a Manic character they should choose to help the Saints ; if they are a Demented character they should help the Seducers . Walkthrough . Cylarne . Cylarne is in far northwest Mania , on The Isle of Flame . Once the Hero arrive speak to Vika , the Dark Seducer guard . Tell her they are working for Sheogorath , and she will give a key for Cylarne . Vika will also detail the level of animosity between the Seducers and the Golden Saints . She says that the only way to kindle the flame is to activate both the Altar of Rapture and Despair . Each side controls one Altar , and both sides are about to go to war to gain control of both Altars . Vika will send them to Ulfri , the Dark Seducer commander . Walk through Cylarne , there will be no enemies until seeing Ulfri . She will find them shortly and explain that the Dark Seducers are preparing to ambush the Golden Saints , who are moments away from attacking . Tell her one would like to speak to the leader of the Saints ( though just simply join her in the fight against the Saints ) . Proceed through Cylarne , past the Altar of Despair , and into the Underdeep . Use caution - the Underdeep is trapped in several places . At the end , they will find an exit door . The Golden Saints are talking on the other side . Mirel is trying to convince Kaneh to scout the area before the attack . She rebuffs him , however . Talk to her and tell her to use the Underpass . She will need assurance it is not a trap , but will eventually follow them . Go back to the Underpass . They may have to go back outside to fetch Kaneh , but she will eventually join . Soon there will be a large battle between the Saints and Seducers . If waiting and watching the Saints will eventually be slaughtered , and the Seducers will attack the Hero . However , if joining the fight from the start , many of the Saints will live through the battle . After killing Vika , speak to Kaneh . She will say that she has been granted a great honor : to sacrifice herself in order to relight the Flame of Agnon . After the conversation , Kaneh will walk onto the Altar of Despair and burst into fire , thus relighting the Flame . Go outside and on the far side of the main courtyard a great fire is burning . Walk into the fire and you will be granted the Flame of Agnon . This will look like they are on fire , but it causes no damage . Go back to New Sheoth , to the temple Sacellum Arden - Sul . Sacellum . At the Sacellum , both the Manic priest and Demented priest will try to get them to light their side of the torch . Both will cajole and promise great treasure . They are free to pick either side . Once the choice has been made , speak to either Dervenin , priest of Mania ; or Arctus , priest of Dementia . The priest will open the appropriate gate behind the altar of Arden - Sul . Step into the small room and the Great Torch will be re - lit . Don ' t forget to speak to the appropriate priest again to get your prize . Note : " One may pick either side without great consequence . The wise choice would be to determine which reward is wanted and light that sides ' flame . The Demented side will grant the Raiment of Intrigue , the Manic will give the Raiment of Arden - Sul . " This will end the current quest and begin the next : Ritual of Accession .