Arch - Mage ' s Tower The Arch - Mage ' s Tower is the home of the Arch - Mage of the Mages Guild , located at the center of the Arcane University . The rooms behind the tower are barred from the public ; only mages who have received recommendations from each city can pass beyond them . The tower itself contains three levels : the lobby , the council chambers , and the Arch - Mage ' s private quarters , respectively . The lobby is open to the public , while the Council Chambers are only accessible to Warlock s and above , unless instruction to meet another , higher ranking mage there is given , such as with Evoker s who receive their tasks from Irlav Jarol . Arch - Mage ' s Lobby . This area contains the entrance to the Orrery . It also has 2 entrances to the Arcane University and one to the courtyard . This is the only building that can be entered before completing the Mages Guild Recommendations . The door to the plug - in specific Imperial Orrery is across from the entrance . The two doors on either side of it lead to University grounds , which cannot be accessed without the proper authorization . A portal on the east side of the room leads to the Arch - Mage ' s Tower Council Chambers . The display case beside this door holds three grand soul gems , of which two are filled , and is locked with a very hard lock . Bothiel and Council member Raminus Polus can be found roaming the lobby during daylight hours . Raminus gives quests and advancements in rank to Mages Guild members , and also sells spells to members and non - members . Council Chambers . This is where the Arch - Mage himself can be found during the daytime . The entrance to this room is through a portal in the lobby . A table in the middle of the room holds a scroll of minor heal other and absorb agility can be found on , along with a recipe for a Restore Fatigue potion . Two barrels and a sack , all containing clutter , sit on the east side of the room , with two more clutter sacks in a northern alcove . A display case with a very hard lock beside the barrels holds two replica glass daggers and an empty lesser soul gem . There are two bookshelves in the chamber ; a novice alembic sits on top of the southernmost . A portal to the right of the entrance transports members to the Arch - Mage ' s Quarters . The two barrels respawn , but the three sacks do not . Council members Irlav Jarol and Caranya can be found in the chambers most of the day . Arch - Mage ' s Quarters . This is the Arch - Mage ' s room , containing an Altar of Enchanting and Spellmaking and a special enchanted chest used in alchemy . Three bookshelves can be found within the quarters . Three novice retorts and two mortars and pestles can be found on the shelves of one bookshelf and another smaller one holds a few books , including a fragment of the " Song of Hrormir " , " Children of the Sky " , and " The Firmament " . Between these two bookshelves stands an enchanting altar . The tallest bookcase contains many books , including " Aevar Stone - Singer " , " Hanging Gardens " , " More Than Mortal " , " Provinces of Tamriel " , " The Seed " , " Arcana Restored " , " Spirit of the Daedra " , and a novice calcinator . A sample of Nirnroot grows next to this bookcase . Traven ' s amenities include two desks , with one holding four books including a copy of " Dwemer History and Culture " and a copy of " The Last King of the Ayleids " , as well as a novice alembic and calcinator . A small wine rack lies next to his bed , containing nine bottles of Surilie Brothers Wine and a bottle of Tamika Vintage 399 . Between the wine rack and the enchanted chest stands a spellmaking altar . At the foot of his bed a chest of drawers holds clothing , and on the left side of his bed is the Arch - Mage ' s nightstand , which is the only container in the room safe for long - term storage , and needs a key . A plate with two apples and a pear sits on top . The two baskets at the head of the bed hold a sample of bonemeal and another of imp gall .