Unearthing the Past Unearthing the Past is a quest available in . This quest is one of three quests within " The Bloodthorn Plot " quest one must complete to proceed . The Bloodthorn Cult has invaded an ancient Breton graveyard and is raising zombies . The Seamount Orcs are concerned but are waiting for reinforcements . Walkthrough . Upon nearing Grimfield , Rozag gro - Khazun will reveal that on the king ' s orders , the place is off limits . He ' ll suggest that if the Vestige wants to kill cultists , they head to the crypt in the center . Doing so will show the ghost of Frederique . Speaking to the ghost of Frederique Lynielle she will reveal that she was a former priestess of Arkay . If they promise to help her get rid of the Necromancers , she will give them the Staff of Arkay , which is empty after a long period of disuse . Killing the necromancers will release the dark energy that they use to raise the dead , which the staff converts into power . Crafty Lerisa will appear at this point , and give a set of Bloodthorn Robes , a disguise that will make Bloodthorn Zombies not attack . Head to the locations where the cultists perform their rituals and disturb them so the motes of power are released . Gather six to recharge the staff of Arkay . Talk to Frederique again and she ' ll tell the Vestige how the staff will reveal circles of corruption amongst the crypts - and that in these , the Bloodthorn Cult ' s abominations reside , hidden in " pockets of Oblivion " . Planting the staff in a circle will draw the abomination to Nirn , where it can be killed . Three Abominations exist in this graveyard - the Abomination of Hate , Abomination of Wrath , and the Abomination of Hatred . Speak to Frederique again and she will ask them to speak to King Renwic , who has more information . King Renwic will reveal that the Seamount Orcs attacked generations ago and took their island . His failure to defend his people was unforgivable , but his attempt to defeat the Orcs was worse as he attempted necromancy . An ancient Ayleid relic is buried on the island and the Bloodthorn seek its power . King Renwic then opens a portal , the Vision of the Past , that will allow the Vestige to " see his last day through the eyes of his enemies " . After entering they will be Warcaller Targoth , a well - respected Orc and see through his eyes . Talking to Hunt - Wife Othikha she will tell them to stop the King who has sealed himself off deeper into the mine , preparing some foul spell that will kill all Orcs . Make the prisoner ' s talk , look through their belongings and if they can ' t be coerced to reveal any plans they must pay the blood price . Use this charm to chain their ghosts after they are executed and ask them , ask wisely as there is only one question for each . A number of possessions such as Drago ' s Orders , Note to Nurese , and Crumbling Breton Scroll can be found next to the characters Drago Auberdine and Queen Nurese respectfully . Frederique will ask to stop her king , but cannot help any further . Threaten the King ' s daughter , by saying they will kill her mother , for a non - lethal resolution to the mission . After interrogating the prisoners and finding out more of King Renwic ' s plans , summoning an undead Ayleid army , head on to talk to War Chief Yzzgol waiting by the door to the ruin interior . He is talking about victory , and that Renwic will surrender and join his people in exile . If he doesn ' t surrender he ' ll be killed . Turn both runestones to open the door to the ruin interior where King Renwic is preparing his spell in the center of the room . Confront Renwic , who will then open a teleport back to the current time . Even his death failed his people . He tried to use the relic and Yzzdol killed him . He realized the relic ' s power and it demanded souls and he didn ' t want to pay that price but the Bloodthorn will . They will raise this undead army and kill all . He will also tell the Vestige that the Ayleid Relic is the key , he no longer remembers its location and that they have to find the relic before they do , as the relic craves souls . He offers them the Kingsguard Hammer and some for the souls saved this day .